A young man's duty to his Kingdom, Matthias must undergo the buzz saw. Welcome to the Pure of Heart universe, where every citizen must undergo their 'Ritual' upon turning 18. Each Ritual is inspired by traditional and new stage magic tricks, and if the citizen survives, they are deemed Pure of Heart. In this universe, magic is real. It protects the 'victim' during the Ritual and no-one is harmed or hurt. That doesn't mean they won't feel every stage of the deeds inflicted upon their body by the wicked tricks! This is a work of complete fantasy. All characters are over 18. “I accept your surrender.” The Warrior King sat back in his throne and looked down at his defeated rival. “The lands I’ve taken from you will remain mine of course, and I demand recompense for the men and vehicles I’ve lost. In gold. But, hmm…I feel something else to show your fealty is needed.” “Whatever my Lord requires, the people of the Southern Lands will be happy to provide.” The Southern King knew