"YUM! WHO knew that blueberries can taste like this!?"
Alesteria sighed at her friend's remarks, who kept filling her face with the pie she'd concealed in case Bella decided she'd had enough sweets for the day, which happened all the time.
'There goes my last piece.' She mused as Parie ate another slice before moving on to the next.
Parie was blissfully unconscious of Alesteria's thoughts as she ate the slice, the sweetness and sourness well-matched, as was the pastry, which was baked to perfection.
"This is so good! Do you have many more? I haven't eaten in days!"
Parie filled her face even more before pausing for a little minute to cast a longing glimpse towards Alesteria, who was staring at her with a jaded expression on her face.
"W-Witch… Can I eat all of these?"
When Alesteria saw Parie's expression, she knew she was hungry, as in near famished.
She hasn't eaten properly in months, accord
"YOUR HIGHNESS, is there something wrong with the food?" Bella's troubled voice jolted Alesteria out of her reverie as she looked up from her untouched dish to her, quietly shaking her head as she returned her gaze to the plate. 'Ah, I didn't notice that the food is here.' She thought as she reached for her spoon. 'But I don't have any appetite either.' "Do you perhaps not like the food prepared today? Are you craving for something else?" When Bella asks that, the kitchen worker in the corner flinches and begins to sweat. 'T-The princess dislikes the food?!' I-Is our food lacking? D-Does she no longer enjoy the way we cook?' Then, the kitchen staff glances at the food they prepared and pales. 'Maybe, the princess doesn't like mushrooms in her soup?!' Alesteria, on the other hand, shook her head as she took a mouthful following Bella's worrisome comments.
WHILE ALESTERIA is dealing with a little problem on her own, she is ignorant of the rumors about her that are spreading across the continent; they have even reached the farthest part of the continent where the sea reaches beyond the sky. Stories about the princess spread like wildfire as the citizens of Vlatka celebrated her accomplishment; from merchants to travelers, everyone was talking about the princess "There is no one else like the princess in this world!" They proudly exclaimed as they tell stories about her. The legends revolved around her ability to walk at the age of four months, her speech at a younger age than others, and her ability to manipulate mana from the minute she was born. The latter was merely exaggerated. That, however, is not a lie. Because so many people are talking about her and her excellent achievement, these rumors have reached the ears of several priests and high-ranking church officials.
"PAWIE, AWEN'T you bweing twoo comfowtable?" (Parie, aren’t you being too comfortable?) Parie pauses her eating for a moment, ignoring Alesteria's lisp because she's become accustomed to it, as she notices Alesteria frowning at her, hands on her waist, as the little pixie delicately sets the cookie brought in by the maid. "What? It's only a little munching, and you know how much we need to eat in order to use our mana." Parie shrugged and gazed with sparkling eyes at the platter of butter cookies. "Besides, I can tell if someone comes in uninvited; I'm not a pixie for nothing!" Parie's comment made Alesteria sigh before the latter resumed eating the biscuits, crumbs everywhere as she savors it. "Still. Thewe awe pweople you can't sense." Alesteria said as three people suddenly came into mind. (Still. There are people you can’t sense.) 'Like my father and brothers.' Parie smile
"ALRIGHT ALESTERIA, you just have to put all the mana you can get and--WOAH!" BANG! The sound of a massive explosion is enough to frighten everyone in the palace, especially if it comes from the princess's room. They did, however, consider soundproofing the chamber early on to avoid detection. And it seemed to be the best option they could have made as Parie stared at the massive hole in the wall, smokes from the hole appearing as the silver-colored ball evaporates into thin air, leaving just the proof of its presence. "What the… Are you tryin
A PRINCE'S knight faction is a group that manages the prince's protection and abides in them entirely; they can never betray the prince that they serve and will always be faithful to them. It is also where talented people are personally acknowledged and taken in by the prince, with them vowing to serve the prince for the rest of eternity; some of these people stood by the prince's heir, and so will their descendants. As such, it has become a tradition for every royal to have knights of their own. It also makes sense because royals required protection from those who wanted to harm them, but it's not like the royals don't have the capacity to do so on their own. It's just that it's much easier for the royals to travel around without too much trouble. And, according to tradition, each royal must have fifteen to twenty knights, which excludes a personal aide because they are typically recognized as the prince's right-hand man.
'YESTERDAY WAS fun.' Alesteria thought as she quietly sipped her drink which is again, just milk.She can't have tea yet since she's only three years old, which annoys her because she used to drink lavender tea all the time when she was the witch.She's putting up with it for the time being.Alesteria laid her cup down as she reflected on what had transpired the day before, which brought a warm grin to her face.'We played in the fields after watching Aldrich carve out our initials on the three for what felt like an eternity.'Alesteria felt her mood lightened up because of yesterday's events, even if the news about her brothers leaving soured it a little, but that's fine.Aldrich and Aimilios tried their best to make her feel that she is treasured and important in their lives; to the point that her brothers did everything with her, played with her, told her everything that happened to them whilst they were gone, and accomm
NICHOLAE WASN'T planning on visiting to be honest, but he felt the urge to at least see the young princess's face that day, and what luck he has that her 'knights' are not around to protect her.Though, he doesn't have the luxury of visiting too as Aldrich and Aimilios would prevent him from seeing Alesteria. So, he would often be turned away the moment he stepped inside.Fortunately for him, the princes are not on Alesteria's side because they have their own factions to deal with.'It is a good thing I went today.' He thought as he stared at the smiling princess.Nicholae admits that Alesteria is lovely in his eyes, especially when the sun reflects on her blonde hair, which appeared to complement her ocean blue eyes, her cheeks rose pink, her eyelashes were long and nearly fluttering every time she blinks, and even the way she expresses herself.'I haven't understood the sense of being loved yet, but that's expected g
ALESTERIA WANTED to disappear due to the embarrassment as she stares at Xerxes with a flushed face, her ocean blue eyes staring daggers at her father, the emperor, hoping for him to stop his childish action. Unfortunately, her dagger-like look is the equivalent of a cub gazing at a lion, and Xerxes didn't even notice it as he continued to stare down at the tiny Versormer heir. If his gaze could kill, the poor boy would be dead by now. 'This. Is. Embarrassing!' Alesteria screamed in her mind as she clenches her fists. 'That was totally unnecessary and rude! In my thousand-year experience, I have never been treated like some fragile being by anyone!' She added, her flushed face becoming redder. Although what Alesteria said is reasonable, she is also a person who hasn't been in touch with another person for a millennium, and the only companion she has is a proud dragon, an egotistical pixie, and some sweet dwarf
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