CHAPTER ONE

MESSAGE OF CHAOS FOR MANNA

Mercedes is a twenty-one-year-old African boy. He is scrawny. He wears a crowny long-sleeved thick navy sweater and a heavy hooded coat. He has brown eyes and revan ink curly hair. Mercedes wore jeans and leather boots.  

“Mercedes put more effort into it! And the world out there is unfair! “The man scolded.  

“But father, isn’t becoming a Swordsman for you? I am not sure if it is not for me! “I said.  

“Not even close, my boy—! “He paused.  

After he caused the sword to fly off his hands, he pointed his sword at Mercedes’ neck. His father did this when he was on the earth.  

“And you are dead, my child! You need to put more seriousness into your Swordsman’s practice. For crying aloud, you are a lord’s son! Though we are not related, I loved you like my own, understand? “He scolded.  

“Father, but Swordman is your thing, not mine. All I want is to get out of here. I was having a thrilling quest. I want to see new things! “I said.  

“I can see that you are exhausted. And enough of training this morning. Get out of here, my child. “He shouted. “Neither am I going to allow you to go into this quest. As long as I live, never!”  

Mercedes inhaled hard with a disappointed expression but walked out of sight. He observed other noble people mock him for how weak Mercedes was. Later, Mercedes was lying down in the meadow. He lay there on the meadow as the refreshing breeze brushed his face and hair.  

“Mercedes? “The voice said.  

He raised himself from the meadow to see who was calling him, but he couldn’t see anyone. Mercedes returned to lying on the meadow.  

“Mercedes? “The voice said again.  

He could not see the second time who was calling him.  

“Mercedes? “The voice said.  

“Here I am, I am listening. And who are you who is calling me, speak? “I asked.  

“I am that I am—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And I am your God. There is wickedness overcoming Heron. And have a mission for you. Through you, I shall do wonders. “God said.  

After God had said this, into the horizon, guards of ten were getting closer to the wall of the residents of Heron. Mercedes nodded to God’s mission, but the Noir Guards broke the gates of Heron’s palace. Massacred most of the village’s noble people and burned it to the ground.  

“Mercedes! Mercedes, my lord! “The voice shouted.  

Mercedes raised his head again. He saw the injured guard rushing to where he sat. Even worse, the palace was engulfed in flames.  

“And what is going on? Besides, why is the palace on fire? “I asked.  

“Huh, your parents are dead. But your father’s last words say that you must seek your uncle in Manna. He is the closest friend to the queen to listen to this terrible news. Tell him that the wicked king of the West is on the horizon to pledge the entire Kingdom into chaos. He wanted to rule across all. Tell him, the palace in Heron has fallen. Hurry! And here is your father’s sword. Ran through the woods! Because you are the last heir of the Mighty family’s name. “He winced.  

After he wrote what the guard said on the paper, he ran as his feet would carry him toward the woods. Arrows were flying in his direction but missed. The Noir Guards split into two groups. Three of them persuaded after Mercedes but the other roundabout the guard.  

“Make sure you get rid of the boy! And come back with his head. Or our king will have our heads in his place. Make sure no words reach the queen in Manna! “He shouted.  

All three of them nodded while they persuaded Mercedes.  

“Right away, my lord! “All said.  

When Mercedes rushed through the bushes or the deep woods of the enormous oak tree, narrows and zigzag routes. It was challenging for the three Noir Guards to catch him, but they did not give up on chasing after him.  

“Get him fast! Before we lose him! “One of them roared.  

When one of them was about to catch him, Mercedes slid through the big enough hole under the root. One guard who almost catches him, crashes forward hard on the wet meadow of the woods. He screamed in pain as he watched Mercedes heading left. Mercedes looked behind him, his eyes widened after seeing them far behind. He continued running for his life. One of the Noir Guards’ horses came to lift him. It cast him on the air, as he landed on its back.  

“Bring him back you traitor of a horse! “Another guard roared.  

All watch the white stallion galloping with him at the fastest speed. Causing Mercedes to cling to it but scream for it to slow down.  

“My God, Jesus, aren’t you going to let me catch my breath? “I cried.  

Mercedes’s new ride neighed in thrill. It did not stop from continuing galloping through the woods.  

“Um, you will not listen to me, won’t you, my friend? “I laughed.  

He watched the horse neighing without holding back.  

“Nate! Bring him back, right now? “One of the two Noir Guards shouted. “Get him before he reaches the edge of the woods!”  

After Mercedes has reached the edge of the woods, his new ride jumps from the seven-foot mountain into the river.  

“No! No! No! And I dislike my clothes getting drenched this early in the morning! “I screamed.  

Mercedes’s scream was overwhelmed by the loudest splash. Both the Noir Guards reach the edge of the woods but cannot see the traitor’s horse. Even worse, the boy with the message to expose them. They were nowhere to be found.  

“Curses! Our king surely is going to have our heads. “One of the two swallowed.  

“No need to worry. He is dead. Falling from this height is not an enjoyable picture. “The second guard laughed.  

After they scanned around, they saw no sign of him or the horse. Both returned to the wood when they looked again. 

In the meadow, its white palace was on the greenest mountaintop. son surrounded by gigantic oak trees and the deep darkest woods. After the guard told Mercedes to run away, was at the time of mercy the six Noir Guards and their lord. He was a British man. He wore a thick and silky navy long-sleeved sweater, silver armor, jeans, and boots. He had brown, blue eyes, mahogany brown hair, and a beard. 

“My, my, my, what do we have here? If he isn’t one of the escapee guards. And do you think you could escape from me? “The lord roared. 

“Maybe I could. I have told the boy to expose you and your king. “He winced. 

“For real? Would you care to tell me how he is going to escape without a horse? “He urged. 

“God sees everything. He might cause one horse to take him to safety. And complete His mission for all Kingdoms. “He coughed. 

“Excellent. And I am sure it is time for you to meet your Maker, my friend. “He cackled. 

Though the guard unleashes his sword to engage with the seven Noir Guards, he is not much for them. Their lord pierced his sword into the guard’s chest, he collapsed to the floor as he wailed in pain. He breathed his last. After the heartless man, shrieked in laughter. Later, he saw the two guards on horses coming back to them, but the third one was running on foot. When he had reached them, the lord’s eyes widened. He did not see any of them coming with Mercedes. 

“Excuse me? And where is the boy? Why didn’t you bring him with you? “He asked. 

“No, we didn’t. “One of them said. 

“And where is your horse, guard? “He roared. 

“He helped the boy escape our persuading. “He scoffed. 

“Christ! And how could this be possible? “He roared. “We must catch him! And when I had my hands on him, he is going to feel my wrath!” 

All ten of them climbed on the horses. After the lord gave the other guard a spare horse, he, and the rest of them were on their way after Mercedes’s life. They left the sight of Mercedes’s guard’s body lying on the opening meadow field. 

Noir Guards’ lord was in his mid-thirties European man. He had dark emerald eyes, noir mixed with a gray beard in a ponytail, and short revan ink-colored hair. He wore a thick and silky noir long-sleeved sweater, jeans, and leather boots all in the same color. On top of it, he wore dark armor and gloves. All of them have the same noir armory, as the noir guards persuade Mercedes. Most of them are eighteen years old, in their twenties, and some of them are much older. 

On the empty field of grass, multiple tents, and armies were around it. Doing their usual work. One tent was red mixed with golden fine linen. After the king sat on his red cushion throne, a treasure box was in front of him. When the man paced in, he was shivering to the core. 

“Nice to see you. And relax because I will do nothing to you. “He said. 

“My king, I did not mean to lose it. I mean, one of the twelve balls for the last Kingdom. “He swallowed. 

“Sure. Neither can I blame you. Would you come closer? Would you care to hug me? “He asked. 

“Uh, ye-yes—! “He cried. 

After the fearful man hugged the king tightly, he penetrated his dagger into his chest. He watched the guard choke on his blood. Even worse, the king cast him to the floor to die a painful death. He cackled in laughter. 

“See, my boy. Forgive me for wasting your life like that. And you were very useful, but I do not tolerate failure. After I am done with all those twelve kingdoms welcoming those vermin of savage chestnut people, I will burn it all to the ground. I will start anew where chestnut people will be no more. “He shrieked in laughter. “And you dare to lose one of my massage balls.” 

He cackled even more maliciously as he looked down at the guard’s body without remorse. He paced away to sit on his throne. The king of the west pulled out the treasure box. He opened it and inside were luminous pure gold coins full of it. 

“My dearest. And it is nice to see you. How do I miss you? “He said. 

He picked a few of the coins, smooched them, and licked them multiple times. When he had done such things, he put them back into the box. He locked the box with a key. The wicked king cackled in laughter, which echoed through the wind of that afternoon. Later, Mercedes emerges from the water. Coughing and spitting water out his mouth. His new horse came out of the water first and pulled him out by lowering its reins. 

“There is no complaining to you, headstrong steed! “I laughed. 

He overheard his horse neighing. Mercedes laughed some more than he lay on the cold sand before he would get on his feet. Mercedes’s horse helped him up, but they were interrupted by the thundering galloping of horses. He saw them in a further distance at the edge of the woods. 

“Find you, boy. And sooner than later I will have you in my hands. “He growled. 

Mercedes climbed on his horse, pulled the reins off it, and galloped away, leaving the swarm of dust behind them. 

“Fast, my friend! Fast! And we need to find shelter because it is getting late. “I shouted. 

No time later, he rode for three hours. Mercedes arrived at the village where all eyes were looking at him. When they were wandering into the village, Mercedes saw a restaurant. He tied his horse. Mercedes paced into the restaurant, but above the window of the palace, a girl was looking down at them. 

“My good God, thank you for sending me freedom. Glorious quest here comes. “She laughed. 

“And what are you talking about, Sheva? Besides, why aren’t you ready? One suitor is waiting for you out there in the living room! “Her grandmother scolded. 

“For real? Neither am I ready to settle down, Grandmamah. How many times do I have to tell you this? “Sheva scoffed. 

“And I have been telling you that you are eighteen years old! That means you are an adult to settle down in all of England. Quests are not for girls like you, because it is lethal out there to be yourself! “She roared. 

“Great-Grandmamah, I promised you. If I have seen everything in the quest I will go, I will consider for propose of marriage. “She said. 

“No can do! And if anything happened to you out there, I would never forgive myself. “Her grandmother remarked. “Put on your nicest gown. And come into the living room.” 

Sheva’s great-grandmother marched out of the door, which caused it to slam it. 

“Please, grandmother, close the door slowly! No one ever listens to me. “She grunted. 

After Sheva looked back at the window for the last time, she paced behind the changing box. When she had done that, she came out wearing a crowny blue-sky-colored silky gown.  

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Tag der Veröffentlichung: 29.12.2023

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