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Musicius is a continent far away from other countries such as Archanea. Magical creatures exist in this wonderful land such as musical plants, harmonious witches, and tuned animals. Not only these are the magical ones here but also the land they live in. This realm is also full of rich materials, pure water, and magnificent biomes for which these magnificent entities live. Humans were welcomed into this wonderful world and were able to live in the magical land.
Rakunosuke Ootori, the name of the first ever king of this wonderland, the country flourished during his regime. Not only does he keep everyone in harmony but also their smiles. With the help of everyone, the kingdom constructed the biggest amusement park. This amusement park was also their way to show the quick advancement of the continent. The king is not only close to his kingdom but also his family. Amongst his grandchildren, the closest to him was Princess Emu. He showed her the wonders of the kingdom and even tasked her to protect the harmony of the land. It is a pinky swear promise of the king and the little princess. He even gifted the princess a special training ground also known as the Wonder Stage.
The king named the amusement park Phoenix Wonderland as Phoenix meant that even when he dies, he'll be able to rise from the ashes and help his people once again. As a reminder of this, he created the White Knights and tasked them with the same task he gave Princess Emu. Protect the kingdom from harm and make everyone smile. The knights were seasoned as they par with the creatures and even became close to them.
But everything is everchanging, one day, the kingdom was skirmished by several fiends and this cost the lives of several people including King Rakunosuke. The kingdom is safe but only a few stayed in its proximity. Many migrated to create tribes to defend themselves. It is a sad tale but everyone honors what the king has done for the people. As of now, even the amusement park is deserted and Princess Emu swore to bring back the kingdom's glory back to its former one. As a reminder of his glory, the kingdom was named Phoenix Wonderland as a reminisced emblem of the king.
"Ehhh!?!? Do I really need someone that will teach me sword things!?", the princess exclaimed at her siblings
"Yes, as a royal, you must know how to defend yourself. That's why you must learn swordsmanship.", Prince Keisuke crossed his arms locking his decision
"But isn't magic enough? I have used it to protect myself many times already!!", Princess Emu blasted a ray of light as proof which almost hit her sister
"See, that's why you must learn it. You've almost harmed our sister.", Prince Shousuke sighed in annoyance
"Don't worry, we'll be the ones to hire the best swordsman that could help you.", Princess Hinata tapped her sister's shoulder assuring the princess
"What if I'll not like my mentor?", the princess asked innocently sobbing slightly
"They'll be around your age so don't worry.", the older sister assured her little sister once again.
"Okay! I'll be ready for my swordsmanship class then!", the little princess brought her smile up again and jumped around the castle.
"Are you really sure that we will be able to get someone good at the age of 16!?", Shousuke fumed in anger shouting his fuss
"There are several young swordsmen anyway. For sure, we'll be able to", Keisuke tried to cool down Shousuke
"Don't make a big fuss about that. I have a plan to make sure that getting her a mentor will be a breeze.", Hinata pridefully said
"Despite being the second youngest, you're always dependable hahaha", Keisuke smiled at his sister's plan
"Just make sure that it'll work out." Shousuke doubts his sister
The princess just smiled and ran away to start her plan.
A few days passed and a big event happened at the Phoenix Wonderland. The event is called the Showcase of Swordsmanship which every knight of the White Knights was interested in. The event happened at a training ground with seats around it and commenced during the day. Even mercenaries' interests were piqued because of the amazing swordsmanship of the knights. Everyone has their own style and stands out. As the event was happening, Princess Emu was silently watching as one by one, the knights were getting eliminated. While hiding behind the wall, the Princess was smitten by a certain knight.
"I am Tenma Tsukasa! The Wonder Star of the Heaven Sector! And I shall show you my wonderful performance!", the knight exclaimed as he started to swing his sword in excellency.
He is perfect! The way he swings his sword is amazing! the princess thought as she was watching from the bush.
"Next contestant!", the judges loudly said at a distance disappointing the fledgling knight.
Tsukasa walks away from the competition saddened by the results. "I have done everything. I've always done my best.", he murmured as he walked. While walking a harmoraccoon, a raccoon that sounds like a harmonica, called his attention. The knight followed the raccoon until it stopped in front of a tree. The raccoon dug a letter and gave it to the knight. The knight then read the letter.
"Wonderful knight, Wonderful knight. Meet me at the Wonder Stage tonight." the letter said
"Huh! Isn't that only for the royals!? Won't the other knights kill me if I go there?" Tsukasa was taken aback and scared
The knight recounted his thoughts, "Should I really go?."
A singing parrot goes by and sings "Don't be scared, White Knight. No one will harm you. Someone is waiting"
"Maybe, it's someone interested in my swordsmanship. Well then, I must go there!", the knight ran to Wonder Stage as fast as he could to meet the someone.
He arrived at the scene with no one around. "Hm? Where is that someone then?", Tsukasa looked around and then . . . a short figure kicked him in the back!
"Hello! White Knight! I am Princess Emu!", the princess exclaimed as the knight stood up in pain
"WHO KICKS PEOPLE IN THE BACK LIKE THAT!", the knight shouted in annoyance
"Can you, the wonderful knight, teach me swordsmanship?", the princess persuades the knight with her sparkly eyes.
"ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME?", the knight complaint
"My family offers several goods and will make sure you'll live a bountiful life if you become my teacher!!", the princess offered
"So will you be my mentor?!" the princess nears herself to the knight begging him to teach her.
"OKAY OKAY IF YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME!" the knight surrendered to Emu
"YAY!!!" the princess celebrated as she was able to make Tsukasa to be her teacher
"But before that, we must do our first practice here. The only rule is that no magic for our sessions.", Tsukasa crossed his arms and started to lecture Emu.
"There are wooden training swords over there and we can use it to start.", Tsukasa continues his lecture.
"We're starting now!? Wonderhoy! Let's start!" the princess immediately ran to pick up the swords for her and her mentor.
The two draws their sword and starts to attack. The knight swiftly punctures with manner but the princess evades. The princess exchanged the slash and then Tsukasa dodged following up with continuous strikes. Emu used her sword to parry all the strikes but her body surrendered as the strikes continued.
"Princess, our training isn't finished yet. Stand up and focus on your stance.", Tsukasa exclaimed as Emu stood up
Emu then suddenly pierces Tsukasa but the knight avoided the attack with ease. Emu attacked again with a slash but Tsukasa evaded with ease. She tried her best to hit but none succeeded. The princess I running out of stamina as she continues to hit the white knight. As she fell once again, Tsukasa pointed his wooden sword to the princess and said, "You still have a long way to go."
The knight then sheathed the sword and reached out his hand to the princess.
"From now on, I'll be a servant of you. I'll make sure that you will learn everything that I know.", Tsukasa assured the princess as the princess held his hand to stand up.
"Thank you! White Knight!", the princess expressed happily.
"You may call me Tsukasa instead." Tsukasa scratches the back of his head.
"Okay then, Tsukasa! I'm looking forward to our future trainings!", the princess joyfully said as she points her training sword to Tsukasa