Act 1 - The Queen and the Mage
(Y/N)'s POV
Looking out of the window of my carriage with a bored expression can be seen in my face, I see the town's people of Arendelle doing their daily agenda or what not... I sighed at the sight of it.
Why did they give me this assignment... Right... The Holy Church won't give me odd jobs for a while in exchange for doing this request...
So three months after the eternal winter fiasco in the far north, the news of the queen of arendelle's power spread across the continent. Making the other kingdoms either harbor fear or paranoia. And the center of this confusion, people will seek help from the church. So they came up with a solution of hiring my expertise considering the peace treaty between magical and non-magical communities over the last century along ending the witch prosecutions. It is a duty of a scholar magus to be a peacekeeper of both parties. Even they can be overbearing... My thoughts were interrupted by my black-haired familiar's over-excited behavior of seeing the new place and almost putting his head out the window.
Venrich behave yourself... And turn back to human form. You're going to attract unwanted attention. I said sternly and giving him a warning glare.
Sorry mistress... How can you not be excited! A new place, new adventures and new people to meet. Venrich said transforming back from his church grim form to human and returning back to his seat across mine.
Yes... but my preference is to have less interaction with strangers and live my life in peace without the interference of the affairs of man if possible... I sigh at my statement to his question.
It's impossible considering your line of work... and trust issues to humans... Venrich said
Have you forgotten I'm human... I said
A human... But a special kind of human being. A one of a kind in the world of both magical/non-magical. A Sleig-Ouch! Interrupting him before he finishes saying by pinching my arm and letting him feel most of the pain via our familiar link.
Was that even necessary?!... I know your precaution on your being. Venrich said while nursing his paid arm.
You know well that saying what I am can get us in more trouble we ask for. What if a powerful fae heard you and attacked us. I said reprimanding.
Sorry... I was just joking. Venrich said trying to lighten the mood then the carriage stopped. Indicating that we've reached our stop.
The Church Abbey Miss... The Coachman said.
Thank you... I said and got off the carriage then paid him the ride fee.
We better see the archbishop first to know what we are dealing with before heading to the castle... Right! Venrich said enthusiastically with me trailing behind.
Once we were inside, I saw some sacristans cleaning the altar. We asked for where is the archbishop then they lead us to his office. Inside the room, we saw him concentrated on his paperwork to even notice us entering. I clear my throat make a small noise to get his attention.
Oh... Goodness, my apologies... You must be the scholar mage sent by the church. I'm Archbishop Marcus... He said while offering a handshake to which venrich quickly returned the gesture. Good thing he knows my sensitivity to touch or I've would end up reading his thoughts without permission. Then he gestures us to take the seats.
Yes... I'm (Y/N) Ainsel and this is my assistant Venrich. We are here about the magical incident that transpired three months ago. Saying that the newly appointed monarch was the cause... I would like to conduct an interview about it. Even thou we received some information beforehand but regardless it's much more firm to listen to first hand. I said presenting my badge then giving him our copy of the file sent to us. Putting out my leather notebook and pen ready from my coat to listen and write down some notes...
An Hour Later, I closed my notebook and return them in my inside pocket of my coat.
Thank you, Archbishop... it was very informative and helpful in shedding light to somethings I've read in our files... I said gesturing to hand over the files.
You're welcome Miss Ainsel. I hope with your help other countries see this as a misunderstanding and not portrayed on waging wars. If may I ask, what do you think is your solution to all of this? Asked by the Archbishop.
My answer to that would be clear after I have talked to her majesty and conclude with her on what course of action is needed. I said standing up and ready to take my leave.
I have informed her majesty and the council weeks prior to your arrival and business here in Arendelle so you won't have any trouble. They even insisted that you'll be staying in the castle as a guest courtesy of the royal family. Here is a letter that will give you an immediate audience with the queen. Just by presenting this to a guard once you're in the castle. Archbishop Marcus said while handing me the letter.
Very much obliged to your hospitality archbishop. I'll be taking my leave. I said as venrich and I head out.
We better hurry to the castle. I would be rude to keep the queen waiting ya'know... Venrich said a happy grin plastered in his face.
Yes, it would. I said as we head our way to the castle.
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Elsa's POV
I entered my study after my afternoon meeting with the council about regaining our alliances with other countries. Why do I have to deal with this but enough with this... I finally had time to relax and do a peaceful reading before dinner with my sister and friends. A quarter pages in my book later, a knock on the door interrupting me from my reading. I answered to allowing one of my staff to enter and it was my maid Greta.
Your majesty, there are people requesting for an immediate audience with you. They even have a recommendation letter from the abbey. Great said
Oh... That must be the people that Archbishop Marcus requested for help from the church about our problem... The Scholar Mages. What do they look like or do they really have magic but my main questions is are they like me? With powers like mine... This gave me hope of knowing that I'm not alone.
Thank you Greta for informing me. How many are them and where are they now? I said
Two my queen, one male and one female and they are waiting in the throne room. Greta said
Please prepare some rooms for our guests to stay in and accommodate there needs. I'll be heading to the throne room to meet them. I said as I put down my book then head to my destination.
As I stand by the door to the throne room, one of the guards open it for me and the other announced my presence as I enter. Heading to my throne, I see two figures, a man and a woman... Bow down/curtsy showing their respect.
You may rise. I said giving them permission to stand and giving me a proper view of their appearance. The black-haired man with light tan complexion has piercing red eyes and wears casual black clothing. He looks a bit intimidating by his appearance but it may contrast his personality as a charming smile grace his face. Harboring a welcoming feeling around him.
Meanwhile turning my sight to the woman next to him made me speechless for she is quite beautiful with (Type of hair but preferred it to be mid- length.) and (Skin Color). Wearing a dark blue coat over her dress with matching shoes seems to compliment her appearance. But gives off a reclusive feel but maintains her stoic composure in order of keeping things professional. What perks up more my interest is her mysterious (Dark Color Eyes) they are quite alluring to look at.
I gain my focus when she moved a bit forward and clear her throat preparing to speak.
It quite an honor to be at your presence, your majesty. My name is (Y/N) Ainsel, a Scholar Mage from the Kingdom of Romarion and this is my Assistant Venrich Grim. Where are sent here by the church and the kingdom of romarion to aid with affairs having magical involvement transpiring within your kingdom. (Y/N) said with a stoic face and gesturing to her assistant.
First and foremost I would like to thank you for being here in helping us in magical matters. If I may ask what's your solution to it? I said
I will conduct some various investigations and studies that will open a way in helping this kingdom in convincing other countries that your magic is not to be feared nor hated. For that, our first step to this is I would like to conduct an interview about you and the event that happened three months ago. (Y/N) said
Of course... I think this talk would be good and comfortable over a cup of tea. I said inviting them to have tea then signaling one of the servants to prepare tea in the drawing room connected to this room.
That sounds delightful your majesty. (Y/N) said as we head for the drawing room for tea.
In the drawing room, we took our seats with me sitting across them. Once settled, (Y/N) put out a leather notebook and pen from her coat ready to take notes.
So where do we start? I asked
At the beginning, it would suffice and it's alright to hold out some things if you're not comfortable with it. Think of this as simple talk among acquaintances your majesty... (Y/N) said
Alright... If we are going to do this right. We can momentarily drop down the formality. You may call me Elsa.
If that's the case, you may call me (Y/N). Let's get started Elsa.