An Unfound Door, Chapter Twelve

Fhiad and Agnes enter the abandoned west wing of the castle by crossing a bridge, which crumbles into the lake after Fhiad shows Agnes how to break the magical seal that had previously barred her entry. As they walk, Fhiad admits that he wasn’t good at being a prince. All he wanted was to leave Erdbhein for the university in Cretia, as his talent at magic was the only thing that set him apart from his sisters. After entering the ruined section of the castle, Fhiad and Agnes play with the magical tools left behind in a lecture hall, gleefully not caring about the damage they cause.

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