Chapter 8: The Power of Blessings
“Honored guests, please begin your meal! Let us celebrate this wonderful evening together!”
With the King’s proclamation, the nobles, foreign dignitaries, and the 13 Witches began enjoying the lavish feast before them. Glancing at Rhine seated beside him, the King sought any sign of comment or concern from the young Sage of the Forest.
However, Rhine remained silent, entirely engrossed in his meal. His composed demeanor reassured the King. Of course, Lord Rhine is as steady as ever. Perhaps I was worrying too much… The old King exhaled in relief.
Rhine deftly cut another piece of roasted steak, savoring the rich and juicy flavor as it melted in his mouth. Delicious! This is leagues better than the usual fare! He continued to indulge, balancing his status with the need to devour every bite within the bounds of dignity and elegance. After all, it’s a celebration! Who has time to talk? Meals are for eating!
The young mage also ensured to keep one eye on the Black Witch, discreetly observing her. She appeared indifferent to the food, taking only a few bites before staring at her plate in silence. Her expression remained icy, devoid of malice, but unnervingly cold.
As dinner concluded, an announcement echoed through the hall:
“And now, we invite the 13 Witches and Court Mage Lord Rhine to bestow their blessings upon the Princess.”
One by one, the witches stepped forward to the ornate cradle where Princess Aurora lay, their blessings beginning.
“Princess Aurora, I grant you unparalleled beauty—the greatest in the world! Your visage shall be unmatched, your charm captivating all who gaze upon you. Every smile, every glance will ensnare hearts and turn the world itself toward you.”The first witch’s blessing shone brightly, a dazzling light erupting from the cradle, illuminating the grand hall as though transforming night into dawn. The radiance surrounding the infant gradually subsided, revealing the baby’s features subtly shifting. Her skin grew fairer, smoother—a budding beauty unfolding within the cradle.
Normally, a newborn could hardly be considered attractive, yet the supernatural blessing defied nature itself. Even in her swaddling clothes, the Princess exuded an extraordinary aura of grace. It was easy to imagine her as an enchanting young woman in the years to come.
The King and Queen beamed with joy, their delight palpable. Just the first blessing had wrought such transformation—what wonders would the combined blessings of the witches and Lord Rhine bring?
“This is the power of a witch’s blessing? It’s incredible!” the Queen marveled.
Rhine’s calm voice came from beside her.
“Your Majesties, I suspect you might wonder why the witch who bestowed this blessing, herself only modest in appearance, could grant such unparalleled beauty to Princess Aurora.”
The King and Queen blinked in surprise. What? That thought hadn’t crossed our minds! They hadn’t even questioned the oddity that someone without such beauty could grant it as a blessing.
Noting their puzzled expressions, Rhine smiled.
“Blessings,” he explained, “represent the most extraordinary and illogical powers in fairy tales, myths, and folklore. They defy natural laws, achieve causal miracles, and often result in paradoxical outcomes. The remarkable thing is that the recipient of the blessing can often achieve what the caster cannot.”
Rhine elaborated further, pointing out myths like those of Indian gods, where heroes granted blessings could overthrow deities, only to be outmaneuvered themselves. Similarly, the Norse hero Siegfried, made invincible by bathing in dragon’s blood, exemplified a form of blessing. Yet the dragon itself, the source of the blood, obviously lacked such invincibility—otherwise, how was it slain?
Months of studying the Spellbook had not only expanded Rhine’s magical repertoire but also deepened his understanding of the mystical and supernatural. Addressing the bewildered King and Queen, he continued patiently:
“A blessing draws power not only from the one who bestows it but from the world itself. The greater the hero, the more legendary the individual, the stronger the blessing they receive. That’s why blessings can achieve feats even the caster cannot. And in this case, the subject of the blessings is none other than Princess Aurora…”
Rhine trailed off, letting his words sink in, then sighed meaningfully.
The Queen remained silent for a moment before realization dawned. Could Lord Rhine mean that Princess Aurora is destined to be a legendary figure? That would make sense—didn’t he say the same thing when we first met? That our daughter would have a fateful destiny?
What kind of blessing will Lord Rhine offer her in the end?
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