Our way back to the mansion was silent, the only problem was Jasmine and her chest pressing against my back. I told her many times to make some room, but she refused, saying that Twilight was too fast and she was scared of falling. Normally, I would have taken those words for lies, but Twilight is indeed faster than most drakes, so she could have said the truth at that moment.Anyway, that awkwardness doesn´t compare to what I´m feeling now that Véronica is staring at me while Jasmine is clinging to my arm."... Let´s go inside first... I´ll explain everything there...""... Yes... You better..."Internally praying for my safety, we all entered the mansion as Twilight returned to the stables by herself.On our way to the living, I felt the gazes of many of the guards and servants walking around the mansion. Some of them let a little laugh escape while others gave me their condolences with a grin on their faces."What a way to say goodbye to the Fotiadis" Said one of the guards with hi
The next morning, I was preparing my stuff to leave the mansion. There was a cart waiting for me outside to deliver me to my new home, with a new family. I was in my bedroom making sure to not forget anything indispensable.“Money, guns, swords, some books, and repairing gear… I guess I´m set”I never had a lot of belongings, if it´s not completely necessary, then I don´t need them to use space in my room, that´s how I´ve always lived. There were exceptions, like the photo of Veronica and myself on her 16th birthday. That same day I heard Herion talk about her engagement with the king and queen of Asphyxia. Even if the engagement hasn´t been decided yet, it puts me on edge every time I think about it.The image of them getting married was to be expected according to the original story, and for the sake of the world, that marriage will end with Veronica´s death at the hands of the heroine. But I won´t let that happen. Ever.“Just wait for me, heroine, you will meet my hands soon enough
After 15 minutes of admiring the beauty of my mental void, I finally calmed my agitated heartbeat. Jasmine took advantage and placed my head on her lap while I was gone inside my thoughts. When I returned to my senses I sat like a normal person, but that got me into a situation where her glaring hurt as much as the pinches on my arm."Would you stop that?...""... Hmph... I should be allowed to do at least this much, you certainly get comfy with that girl, I don´t see why not with me too"Arms crossed and frowned brows, Jasmine didn´t hesitate to show her jealousy. Which somehow, made me feel a bit happy."You know it´s different""Even so, I am master´s first woman, I should have some extra benefits for that""Phrasing woman! Phrasing!"Ignoring my words, my maid swapped positions and rested her head on my lap, her hand signaling me to stroke her hair."... You are surprisingly childish for a political assassin...""... You know it´s different...""Touche"I sighed and did as she wan
With the first rays of morning, Jasmine was helping me to put on my uniform.After buttoning my shirt, she grabbed the necktie laying on my bed and proceeded to pass the shorter tip behind my head. Her body pressed against mine as if it was just the most natural of eventualities."Aren´t you a bit close?""I can´t make the knot right if I´m not at least this close"Her teasing grin made painfully obvious her lie."Right..."I let it slip since there wasn´t really any damage besides my pride."Hm"Looking at her hands, I realized that she was making an unusually nice knot on my tie. Which made me realize how skillful she was regarding a maid´s expertise in her job. I´m sure she had a job that was somehow similar to her current one. The thing is, should I ask about it?"Aaand... Done! How is it? Too tight?"Watching her handicraft I saw a neatly placed necktie that gave me an air of formality. I was happy with the results."This is actually very nice. Thank you""You´re welcome~"Hmm, d
As we were riding through the streets, I noticed the looks that people were giving us. Some were curious, others surprised, and some more offended or disgusted.We did our best to not pay much attention to them, but it was kind of hard when their whisperings became louder and more aggressive."Jasmine, hold on tight"Following my command, my maid trapped my hips with her arms. Just then, I told Twilight to go full speed."KREEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAA!"Her shriek filled the hearts of the people with fear and their faces with dirt due to her speed. If they are going to be mean just like that, then I might as well give them a reason~.Feeling her arms getting tighter around me, I noticed that Jasmine was smiling with all her soul."Was that necessary?""Pff. Of course not"HAHAHAHAHAHA!We both left our footprint on the capital´s street with a good laugh.*"So, this is the famous academy of the royal capital. The magic academy of Herxes""I have to admit it. It is quite amazing""Well, it´s t
What... What is she doing here?..."Umm, how did you call me?""Master? Hey?"How?... Did she... Did she also die?..."I-Is this something he does frequently?""No... No, it isn´t"What the hell am I supposed to do now?... How am I supposed to save Verónica when that person is the heroine?..."Dominique... Dominique! Snap out of it!"Slap!"Woah! Wha- Whe- Huh?""Ah... Finally..."I suddenly returned to reality. My left cheek burned with pain as Jasmine was holding my arms with a worried expression. The person behind her was more confused than anything."H-Hey. Are you okay? You just zoomed out for a minute there"Her voice was the same as I remembered. Even her expression and the way she moves her hands and tilts her head. Except for the colors and the uniform... It was her..."Yhea... Yhea, I´m fine. I just... Got a little surprised... I thought you were someone I knew from a long time ago... But you´re not..."Yes. It doesn´t matter how similar they are. She can´t have died on a si
We managed to steal some seats from a group of students arriving late. We got some nasty glances from our surroundings, but nothing I wasn´t able to ignore."I guess we´re gonna need to get used to this, huh""Y-You might be right"I was able to hear some mean whispering from the students in the front rows. They were saying things like: "Demonic filth" "Usseless monsters" and so on...It was very awkward, and I wanted to have a couple of words with them. However, this was not the moment to be a delinquent. "Haaaaah... So fucking stupid..."Just as that thought escaped from my mind, the lights in the building focused on the person suddenly standing on the podium."Welcome, proud students of Xerxes. I have the honor to present to you the people who will be tutoring you on your path to greatness"It was an old woman. Around her late 50´s. She was covered in a snow-white dress with golden ornaments hagging from her hips and shoulders. She seemed extremely healthy despite her age, almost
For a moment I thought it was the student from the stables, it could have been better since the people standing now in front of us were already pulling out their weapons."I will only say this once. Leave our academy!"They were 5. A blonde guy with a shiny sword of gold seemed to be the leader. His shouts were so loud that a multitude of students surrounded us in no time.Some of them were openly supporting the blonde student. "Leave! You demons!" "Filthy commoners!" "You belong to the streets!"Whatever insult that may come to their minds was being spilled into our faces with the fervor of a million-prize winner.Stepping in front of Jasmine and Isabella I spoke to the student."Didn´t you hear the prince? We are also students from Xerxes, which means we can also ask for his help"My words touched a fiber. It was obvious considering the red now glowing from his face."Nonsense! I don´t know what trickery fooled the prince, but once he sees your true nature I´m going to be given the