"SO, UHM, why are you here, Ich?" Ich glanced at Alesteria with his eyebrows raised, his expression clearly shows how displeased he is as Klaus just watch them silently; his eyes never leaving Ich as both of them are still wary of each other. "Why? Are the central market off limits?" He asked sarcastically, his voice seems like there is venom dripping from them. Klaus sneered at Ich; his eyes sharp. "Don't talk to her that way." Ich turned his head to Klaus, who is glaring at him as Klaus' intimidating aura didn't work on him. Instead, he just smirked at him to annoy the knight even more. Ich's smirk irked Klaus, even more than he already has, as he added Klaus' hostility towards him with his response. "I will talk to her however I want." Alesteria couldn't help but facepalm at how Ich acted towards Klaus that will inevitably trigger him, since both men have huge prides that neither are willing to back down. After their little scene in front of a food stall, Alesteria must for
"ALESTERIA, YOU can't keep quiet forever." Alesteria glared at Ich, her eyes sharp like a knife as Klaus was silent beside her, not daring to open his mouth or intervene for the fear that Alesteria would be annoyed with him like how she is with Ich. What he doesn't realize is she already is. "Want to try me?" After the incident and being kicked out of the cafe, they decided to just walk around the capital square; where there are fountains and a lot more luxurious stores are open. This place is only for those who can afford it, as one would say, but the scenery and calmness that the capital square exudes is far different from the bustling central market. It is also the best place to talk as there are fewer people around. Ich shut his mouth after Alesteria snapped at him and Klaus doesn't know if he will help him or not, but decided not to as he turn his back on the man and walked next to Alesteria. 'I mean, he is not at fault. However, he handled that the wrong way.' Klaus thoug
"FIRST OFF, I would like to lay this down and say that the reason I didn't come back fast is because the Fairy Queen is keeping me from meeting her. Basically, avoiding to meet me to keep me there longer." Alesteria laughed at Parie's words as she nodded fondly, her eyes into crescents as she remembered how the Fairy Queen adored Parie. To the point where Parie would be gone from weeks on end because she would deliberately avoid meeting her to keep her in her palace. "She hasn't change, has she?" Alesteria commented after laughing. Parie crossed her arms and pouted. "I don't think she'll change even after a millennium." Klaus paused for a moment, turning to Parie as he curiously asked. "Is the Fairy Queen like how the books depicted her?" Alesteria and Parie simultaneously shook their heads. "Not even close!" Alesteria has just gotten out of the bath and Klaus volunteered to dry her hair for her, which is why he is present in their conversation whilst Alesteria already sent t
AIMILIOS SMILED at Alesteria, his eyes solely on her as he passed by Klaus, ignoring him in the process, as he went straight to her while holding what appears to be a pile of documents. "Why are you here? I mean, it is late." Alesteria looked at him confused, her eyes glancing between him and the documents he placed on her bed. Aimilios noticed this and he chuckled warmly at her confusion. "I'm here to ask you some things." He replied as his eyes darted to Klaus; his smile disappeared for a moment there. Klaus senses that Aimilios wants him to leave, seeing that he was almost telling him to go away with his facial expression. Klaus understood this, clearly, as he turned and bowed towards Alesteria. "I'll be by the door, your highness." Klaus left the room after that and as soon as the door closed, Aimilios gave Alesteria the documents and she read it; scanning every single one as her eyes slowly widened, snapping her head towards Aimilios as she blinked. "This..." She trailed
FOUR YEARS later... Carlo sighed as he opened the door, not surprised by what greeted him when he did so, as the only person responsible for it has been staring outside in a solemn manner. He cleared his throat first before speaking "Your highness, there is a package addressed to you." Carlo said as he went inside Enzo's room, avoiding the shards of what was once vases and glassware’s that decorated his room. Enzo, who is in front of the window as he held a wine glass filled to the brim with wine, turned his head to Carlo as the latter saw his figure. He is wearing a black loose long sleeve top, the buttons opened from his chest to his stomach, showing his abs and muscles, partnered with a black pants as he stood there barefooted. "What is it?" He asked, his voice a little hoarse as he did so, not bothering to look at Carlo. After returning to Hydrexion exactly four years ago, Enzo has been punished by the King for failing to do what he is intended to do, just because the prince
KLAUS TRIED to come back as soon as he handed over the package to Enzo's aide, Carlo, not caring if it is given to the prince of Hydrexion or not. Though, Klaus knew how loyal that servant is, so he didn't feel the need to check after. He also didn't stay a minute longer after that since he wanted to tell Alesteria the news. He traveled back the same day, but without using any mana nor magic to move fast, he can only arrive by the next day early morning. Klaus didn't use any teleportation scrolls too, since they are so hard to come by even for the royal family, so he could only travel by horse and even that took a toll on its body. Nevertheless, as soon as Klaus is back, he went straight to Alesteria's room. When he opened the door, a young lady with blonde hair and ocean blue eyes stared at him as she sat there elegantly; the once small figure changed into a young woman as she smiled at Klaus while putting down her book. An image of a small child, in the same position sipping t
"WHAT ARE we going to talk about?" Parie glanced at Klaus, who just came out of the bath and is wearing more comfortable clothes other than his shadow knight clothes, more like a dark brown short sleeve top and pants. Parie sat on the wooden bedside table Klaus has, which only occupies a vase with a flower on it, as she crosses her arms. "Well, there are many things we would talk about but first..." Parie started as she motions for him to sit. Klaus sat down on the bed, a single bed with two pillows and a green blanket, as he turned to Parie and stares at her Parie cleared her throat first before continuing. "Now that you and I are acquainted, there is something I would tell you about the mystical realm." Klaus whole body froze at this as his heart thumped wildly in his chest, his hands slightly shaking. He had known this day would come, where either Parie or Alesteria would tell him about the mystical realm as well as what there is to know about elves. Klaus had known he has
ALESTERIA HAS heard it all, from start to finish, recalling how Parie kept trying to deviate the topic somehow as if to buy time for herself to prepare telling Klaus. Alesteria is in such a good mood that she decided to roam around the capital, avoiding the central market, as a wide smile is plastered on her face. The reason for that and her happy mood is because of what she heard in Klaus' room, when Klaus finly learned who she is and how he offered his loyalty by swearing the pledge of roses. The pledge of roses is an oath that needs a medium for it to work while that medium gives the one doing the pledge an approval from the Gods. It is commonly done when someone wanted to swear to keep any secrets they might learn to the grave, which is different from God's pledge. She was there when Klaus did the pledge of roses and heard his response, which puts her in this good mood for the rest of the day. Though, it took a whole lot of convincing in her part to even make Parie agree with
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