The Diary Keeper ["The Dark Legacies" Series]

Chapter 29: A dangerous deal

I couldn't help but wonder what was so crucial that she had to come over immediately. The fire incident had stirred up enough chaos already, and I had a feeling that things were about to get even more complicated. But hey, when life throws you curveballs, you've got to be ready to swing, right?

I made my way downstairs, preparing myself for whatever news Kaira was about to deliver. The mysteries and adventures seemed to keep piling up, and I knew that the path ahead was anything but ordinary. Little did I know that our meeting would set us off on a journey filled with twists and turns, secrets and revelations, and a bond that would test the limits of friendship.

As I opened the door to greet Kaira, a mix of excitement and trepidation filled the air. I was ready for whatever came our way. It seems I have already seen everything in this life...

Kaira burst through the door like a hurricane. Seriously, she has zero concept of personal space.Without a word, she produced a document from the depths of her coat pocket and placed it delicately before me.

"Liandra," she whispered, her voice laden with intrigue, "I bring forth an offer of utmost importance."

I studied the document with caution. A chill ran down my spine as I glanced at the intricate symbols and mysterious phrases etched upon the page.

"This is an invitation," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper, "to join a clandestine organization known as The Arcane Circle."

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As Kaira told me, The Arcane Circle is a secret organization that deals with and investigate supernatural phenomena. As if it wasn't weird enough already...

Kaira revealed they promised her a lot of money for finding the cursed treasure and breaking the curse. She shares the money with me if I sign a contract.

As Kaira and I walked towards The Arcane Circle's headquarters, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and skepticism. I mean, a secret organization dedicated to supernatural stuff? It sounded like something straight out of a cheesy fantasy movie. But hey, if they were willing to pay us for our magical escapades, who was I to complain?

"Why me?" I managed to utter, my voice barely a breath.

Kaira's eyes gleamed with intensity.

"Because you possess the spark, Liandra. The power that lies within you has caught their attention. They seek those like you."

"But Kaira, promise me one thing. No more crazy propositions after this, okay?"

She laughed, patting my shoulder reassuringly.

"Deal, Liandra. Just this one last adventure, I promise. After that, we'll retire as legendary sorceress detectives and live out our days in peace."

I couldn't help but chuckle. Who knew that a seemingly ordinary day could lead to such extraordinary possibilities?

The so-called "headquarters" turned out to be a quirky little building nestled on the outskirts of Ravenwood. It looked more like a dilapidated farmhouse than a top-secret organization's base, maybe just not to arouse suspicion. I half-expected to see chickens running around instead of mysterious agents in black suits.

"Are you sure this is the place?" I asked Kaira, raising an eyebrow skeptically.

"Yeah, this is it," she replied confidently. "Looks can be deceiving, you know."

Finally, we entered inside. Me and my friend were met with an unexpected surprise. The receptionist behind the desk, who seemed more suited for a farmer's market than a secret organization, cheerfully greeted us with, "Welcome to our agricultural office!"