"BROTHER THEO...?" Alesteria looked at Aldrich then her eyes travelled to Aimilios, both have the same dark expression on their faces as they stare at Alesteria; they are already in their sleepwear and looked like they were getting ready for bed. Aldrich stared hard at Alesteria as the latter gently rubbed her sleepy eyes, her adorableness radiating as Aldrich's slight anger slowly melts away. Aimilios felt the same but he knew that this is not the first time Alesteria has done something like this. He is sure of that base from his father's expression and Bastian's carefree attitude. "What are you..." Before Alesteria could ask, Aimilios walked over to the side of her bed and crossed his arms, staring at her with a hardened expression. "You left again, didn't you?" Alesteria was silent for a moment, trying to read if Aimilios is angry or just sulking that she went out without him, but... "Answer me, Alesteria Elsi Alaric." 'He is pissed! Alesteria kept her mouth shut, her eye
ALESTERIA FELT guilty. She woke up unexpectedly that morning, a shiver run down her spine as she felt her gut twisting, seemingly from her conscience biting her after what happened. She recalled the conversation last night with her brothers and how she pointed the blame on the third prince for her escape to the capital. "I have made a bad decision." Was what Alesteria said as soon as she opened her eyes and realized this mistake. She knew that the prince did nothing and her actions are unjustifiable; she has to make it up to the prince at some point, she owe him that. However, she did say she will try to stay away with the prince, just until Parie returns with her news, but by the looks of it, it will not happen anytime soon. At least, not at this moment seeing that she did place the blame on him, further involving the prince to her. She couldn't even help being bothered by such actions as she knew she is at fault; she is the only one to blame for this mess. Though, she knew so
EARLIER THAT day, when the sun has barely risen, Enzo was invited to the drawing room located in the princes’ castle; which is near the princess castle. Enzo and Carlo followed Ozul, which they were greeted with Cethin the moment they stepped in the princes' palace. From the moment they stepped inside, Carlo could feel the gazes of the people inside the palace look at them with such hostility that he unconsciously moved towards Enzo, who seemed calm. "Your highness, are you sure you didn't offend them in any way?" Carlo whispered as he looked around him warily. Enzo nodded at him. "I'm sure. I also don't know why, but we have to find out." Enzo replied as they walk the quiet hallway. A few minutes passed and they finally reached the door to the drawing room, which looks ominous as everything is silent and the sun has not even risen yet, so the hallways are a bit dim due to the lights. "Your highnesses." Cethin called as he knocked on the door, glancing at the two. "They are her
"WHO THOUGHT this is a good plan?!" Morgaine's voice rang loud inside Xerxes' office, her expression different from the calmness she always displayed as Aimilios and Aldrich avoided her gaze, Alesteria and Xerxes were watching her scold the two princes. Tristan and Bastian are also present, but they chose to stay away from the former empress to avoid being caught up in her anger, while she looked at them in disbelief. "And this is all because of a marriage proposal?!" Morgaine was at her duchy, arranging paper works as usual, and thinking of scouting the village in the afternoon to see the progress of Aimilios' project; one that will help their farmers prosper and give their wives jobs to add to their income. Of course, it was a well thought out plan that Aimilios can leave these matters to her, but when Tristan sent a letter informing her about the declaration Aldrich and Aimilios gave to the third prince of Hydrexion, Enzo... She has no choice but to drop that and leave the duc
EVERYONE STARED at Alesteria with a surprised expression on their faces, even Xerxes' eyes widened, as Alesteria kept a rather confident aura while staring back at them. Alesteria thought that Bastian made a fair point and it will help her in knowing what Enzo's intentions are, whether it was the kingdom or something with her mana. 'Parie still haven't return yet.' Alesteria thought, remembering Parie's existence then. 'I have to buy time until we know what being mana less is, and if it is something we should avoid.' "No!" Aldrich's and Aimilios' voice echoed, snapping everyone back to reality, as they both reacted to what Alesteria said. "You can't meet them, nor are we giving you this responsibility!" Aldrich stated firmly, both referring to the third prince and diplomatic role. "We won't allow you to carry such a heavy burden, Ales." Aimilios commented as he stared at her blue eyes with such resolution. "It is not yours to owe." Alesteria's face frowned upon hearing such wo
"ARE YOU sure you want to engage into a battle immediately, your highness? How about we plan this out first before talking to the Prince of Hydrexion himself?" Alesteria raises an eyebrow at Bastian's suggestion and almost snickered, seeing that he was more nervous than she was while waiting for the prince to arrive. 'Of course, I have a plan.' She thought as she grinned. Alesteria knows more than anything to engage in a war without weapons, let alone a plan. She is not dumb; she knows what she is doing and how to execute her plan perfectly. She also knows that if she revealed her plan ag Bastian, not that she doesn't trust him, she needs to be extra careful as to not reveal it. As the saying goes, the walls have ears and news have wings. 'Although it is such a shame to let Bastian be in the dark, it is all for a good cause.' She reasoned out as her eyes drop at the cup of tea in front of her. 'Hm, somehow, it will be for a good cause.' Alesteria then calmly pick up the cup of
AT ENZO'S words, Alesteria, who was serious the whole time, finally smiled back as the glimmer in her eyes returned; as if what Enzo said was the only thing she needed to execute her plan. And he really did fell as Alesteria raise an eyebrow at his smiling figure. 'Gotcha.' "Why don't we both tell each other what we want? Then, we'll have a suitable conclusion." Alesteria said straightforwardly, not beating around the bush. Enzo found this acceptable, taking into consideration what Alesteria wants, but there is also a side of him wanting to hear what she has to offer. "Sure. Should I go first?" Alesteria shrugged, coolly relaxing back as she gave him a smile. "Go ahead." Enzo smiled back and leaned forward, his eyes calculating how Alesteria would react to his demands and conditions; all of it was planned after he met with the princes. 'If I play my cards right, Alesteria will have no choice but to agree.' He thought as he soon open his mouth to speak. "First, I would like yo
PARIE WAS not having the best of her life back in her realm, seeing that her request to talk to the Fairy Queen is rejected multiple times in multiple occasion; one of which she knew that was straight up excuse and feeling her wrath all for one reason. She didn't send a letter to her, not even once. "Oh c'mon! Why can't I meet her again?! I was trying to find the Witch so I was busy!" Parie's shouting echoed in the grand hallway of the Fairy Queen’s; her voice is naturally loud so her voice vibrated in its walls. Parie is in her normal form, something similar to the mortals but her height is only below five feet, since her age is considerably young than the rest; which is by mortal's age, she would be twenty-two. The pixie knight guarding the door to the Queen's office blocked Parie with his spear, he stood taller than her so she was fuming while looking up; the knight finds her cute. "Like I told you, Dame Parie, the Queen ordered not to let you in under any circumstances." The
AS ALESTERIA packed her bags, she couldn't help but reminisce the two years she stayed in the academy. She remembered having fun around the campus, Kallista and her enjoying lunch by the oak tree behind the building, and the times Parie stole from the dessert aisle at the cafeteria.It was quite a ride for her and leaving feels surreal. It felt bittersweet as the breeze blew coldly, autumn might just be a week away as she closed her window.She closed her eyes and sighed, turning to look at the room she resided for the past two years, an unfamiliarity strings along as she looked at the half-barren room."This feels oddly...sad." She muttered to herself as she looked down at the bag on her bed, yet to be filled with clothes.‘I never expected to be so nostalgic about this.’Alesteria smiled to herself, feeling that the quiet halls and main grounds that are usually filled with people are what
LOUD CHEERS and chants can be heard throughout the stadium as a woman with a high ponytail and blonde hair stepped into the stage, her outfit is similar to those who will go horse-riding except there is a slight modification.She is wearing a half cape, one that is on her right shoulder alone, as well as a badge that glistened when the sunlight shined on it.It was a badge of the magic department and as soon as she stopped in the middle of the stage, a large screen projecting her was shown to the rest who can't see her clearly as the stage is farther from the audience seats.One girl bounced excitedly, her dark magenta hair and jade-colored eyes waved at the person while a certain lapiz-lazuli eyed prince kept her at bay, putting hand on her waist."Alesteria!"The blonde-girl, Alesteria, turned to who called her name so familiarly and as she did, everyone screamed louder as Alesteria smiled beautifully while waving back gracefully.The girl who called her is Eve, and beside her is Ai
"CLASS DISMISSED."The sound of the studengs chattering as they left the room made Alesteria breathe out a sigh of relief. It has been a month since she started teaching and her classes are well-made, as one of the professors said when they passed by one time when she was teaching.'Not sure whether to take that as an insult or compliment.' Alesteria thought as she shakes her head.She gather up her things and the moment she stepped out of the room, she saw Kallista waiting for her with a huge smile on her face, her eyes sparkling."Ales!" Kallista happily called as she walked towards Alesteria.Alesteria thought it was a puppy waiting for her, seeing how Kallista is in a good mood."Kallista, you're here early." Alesteria commented with a smile on her face as well.Kallista giggled and blushed, "Well, it is near lunch time and you know... We are eating at the cafeteria, right?"Alesteria almost laughed at how Kallista suddenly blushed, hearing that lunch break is in about five minute
IF ALESTERIA hadn't had such a lengthy patience span, she would have lost her cool right then and there. Thankfully, with years and centuries of being with Parie, that patience paid off quite well. Speaking of Parie, the same pixie is annoying Alesteria after she returned to her side and Alesteria has returned to her dorm after teaching. It was still a little early, so Alesteria decided to read a book in peace, but Pari seemed to have other plans for them. "C'mon! Just tell me a little bit! We are friends, right? Comrades! Please Alesteria!" Parie pestered her as she keeps flying around Alesteria's head like a pesky bug. Alesteria sighed, irritated, as she waves her hand and send a gust of wind to Parie's direction which made her flew back as she tumbled with a soft thud on the bed. "Hey! That wasn't very nice!" She said angrily with a pout as she sat up, crossing her arms. Alesteria closes her book and stared at Parie before finally giving in. "Fine. What is it that you wanted
"HELLO, EVERYONE. I am Alesteria Elsi Alaric, your new assistant professor for this semester. It's nice to meet you all." Alesteria's honey-blonde hair, which was normally not tied or braided, is now in a ponytail as she wore glasses. It was not her idea to wear something like that, but Laroi convinced her to make her look more 'professor-like' in Laroi's term. After Alesteria introduced herself, Laroi standing next to her, the students from the academic’s department whispered to themselves as they stare at Alesteria. They are confused as to why she is there as their curiosity and confusion began to create a buzz, not because Alesteria is an assistant professor, but because she is standing in front of everyone in her uniform. Not just in her uniform, which is the same as the rest of the students in the academic department, she is still wearing her magic department badge as it is proudly pinned on her right chest. Usually, an assistant professor instructing the first-year students
ALESTERIA WAS still calm, but she was annoyed at how Kallista is acting. Both of them are sixteen and they are in the same grade, same class. However, many can see the stark difference between the two. And yet, no one dared to pick sides. Kallista didn't utter a word after Alesteria spoke and they just stared at each other, wanting to be the victor in this staring contest as the air got colder. It is not just their gazes, but Kallista is unknowingly releasing her mana that made the temperature go low. If Alesteria is capable of controlling the pressure and air, Kallista can influence the temperature depending on her mood. Alesteria notices this and took note of it, but as of the moment, she did nothing. Alesteria is unaffected by it, but the other students are not, so it is no surprise when the cold atmosphere was cut short by a familiar voice, breaking the staring contest. "Kallista!" Alesteria and Kallista turned their head simultaneously. From the door, they saw Levi panting
"THERE YOU are!" Parie greeted Alesteria with a huge smile as Alesteria sat down, Klaus is in front of her and there are two sets of food waiting to be eaten. Parie is holding a macaron, which is bigger than her, as she waves at Alesteria. "So, how did it go with Laroi?" Parie asked, taking a bite out of her macaron. "Eventful, I would say." Alesteria responded as she took the cup of drink, guessing it is iced tea, as she drank it. She sets it down after taking half of the drink before turning to Klaus. "We only have five semesters left. Laroi, I mean the principal, gave us an incentive." Alesteria announced as she leaned on her seat and cross her arms, sighing. "We might get home early than intended." Originally, the academy has two semesters per year. There is a summer and winter vacation, for normal students, but since Alesteria agreed to stay for at least two years only, she has taken three semesters in just one year. That left her no time to go home for both the summer and
TWO DAYS passed and Alesteria's name is still creating a huge buzz in the academy. In a manner of a day, what happened in the training ground was spread far and wide within the academy as other departments also heard about it. In the academy, there is three department in total. The first one is the Magic department, where nobles and commoners alike who have innate mana in them belong to this department. There is a lot of nobles than the commoners, but nonetheless, they are enrolled in this department if they show the slightest amount of mana. There is also the Knight department, where those who want to be a knight/escort belong to this department. It can also vary to people who have a talent for the sword to nobles who are mandated to learn the sword, may it be their family tradition or their own will to do so. Lastly, there is the Academics department. The students that belong in this department are geniuses, or just plain smart. They do not have the mana like those in the magic d
"THIS IS... room 203-A? Ah, right." Alesteria look up from her schedule, the one Laroi gave her, as she looks up to the little sign by the door while any students are looking at her, who is wearing the academy's uniform. It looks so foreign on Alesteria, they noted. It was just a simple black uniform, with a plaid skirt and white long sleeve, a black tie, and black coat with the academy's patch sewed on the right side, pockets on each side of the coat and skirt. Still, no matter how plain it actually looks like, Alesteria's honey-blonde hair and ocean blue eyes stands out from the uniform, making her more beautiful than ever. "Why is your schedule at eight in the morning? You should start by ten!" Parie complained as she yawned, her eyes a bit swollen from just waking up as she sat on Alesteria's shoulder. She was forced to wake up as Klaus is on his class, and she did promise that she will take Klaus' place as Alesteria's companion while he studies. Parie is not one to break her