"Audrey, stop that and come here." Professor Xander ordered when he saw me acting as the propeller again so I went near him.
He grabbed my arm and I saw that it was bleeding heavily. Why didn't I notice that? I didn't even feel that pain.
"It's just a small cut. Lis has an arrow in her shoulder." I said remembering Lis' injury.
I looked around and saw Healer Jan healing her shoulder with a very worried Xavier hovering over them. Tille was healing Sussie's legs, it must have gotten bruised when her horse fell down. The rest have some minor injuries except Carmella and Lance.
"A small cut won't bleed this much plus have you seen your fingers?" Professor Xander scolded.
I looked at my fingers and saw that there
"Lady Audrey, it's been a long time since we have met each other. How are you? I've heard the duchy was attacked by monsters. Those awful creatures. I hope the damage wasn't that big." The queen said. When we got back to the institution, I received a letter from the queen asking me to have some tea time with her. As I couldn't really say no to the invitation, I told Xavier and the others about the invitation. Xavier said not to worry and that he'll make sure that I can get out of the palace alive. "I am well, Your Highness. We have improved the defense of the duchy and hopefully, the monsters won't attack again." I replied. "That's good to hear. You should call me mother, calling me Your Highness sounded a little distant." She said kindly. Really? You want me to call
"How was it? Did she threaten you?" Lis asked when we got to our personal room in the restaurant.Greg and Meir decided to create one for us. This is also a soundproof room so we can discuss our plans here."She did. I'm okay. Xavier arrived on time." I replied."Did His Majesty allow you to sell the by-products of the propeller?" Vincent asked excitedly.I introduced Vincent to them. After all, we all will be meeting each other for a long time."Even better, he allowed me to sell the propeller to the country at a discounted price and we're not allowed to sell it to anyone else for 5 years." I started to explain."That's no problem. We didn't really plan to sell it any
"I am sorry for suddenly calling you onto our duchy but I hope you understand how dangerous our plight is." Duke Hugin said solemnly. You also understand how dangerous your plight is so why are you asking underage children to deal with it? I'm very dissatisfied with this duke. He's making it sound like we're doing something so noble when he forced us to do this. Are we just supposed to go because he called us? I'm from a ducal family too. Annoying old man. "I know our invitation isn't exactly an invitation but please help us." Duke Hugin begged. "It's not my father's fault. I was the one who suggested bringing you here and helping us deal with our problem." A man who looks a little younger than my own father said. Can we
"Is this really gonna work?" Adekin asked.We caught five firehounds and dragged them to the other side of the forest. After all, you wouldn't live on the same side of the forest of your predator, right? Right?"Do you have a better idea?" Lis asked, annoyed.We are currently hiding and following the firehounds, we were doing this for half a day already so I guess everyone's getting annoyed already."This is stupid." Adekin commented."You are stupid." Tille said, annoyed."Alright, enough. If anyone has a better idea, they can suggest it now. If not, let's all be quiet and have more patience." Xavier said.Everybody tried to calm them
"Sister, how could you be so mean? How could you help another person to bully me?" Lady Emily cried pitifully. Why is she crying like that? Well, it started as a beautiful morning. I have another dancing class, ugh, the dancing never ends. I was tired and my next class happens to be after lunch so I dragged Sussie to go and watch Lis and Tille magic class. When we arrived there, Professor Xander was pairing them up for a little mock battle. Professor Xander decided to seriously teach the ladies proper offensive and defensive magic. Lis and Tille were paired up as it'll be unfair to pair them to other girls when they have much more experience in fighting. Sussie and I were under a tree shade watching when Lady Hannah, Lady Emily's henchman, attacked Lis when she was not looking, it was a good thing Til
"That stupid prince! May he have hiccups all week!" I shouted as I released my anger through my magic. I imagine blasting Stefan's face into pieces and when I got tired, I approached my friends who were sipping tea and watching me go berserk. "Feel better?" Adekin asked cautiously. "Yes." I replied before sitting down and having tea also. "Are you really gonna write a complaint against Stefan?" Xavier asked and I nodded. "I already got Healer Jan's medical report and together with the principal's complaint. Now, we need to let this matter reach the ears of other nobles. Crown Prince Stefan barged in the National Magic Institution, harassed a student there, and threatened the current principal for not agreeing to his whim
"It's nice to finally meet you, Lady Audrey." Head Magus Dithran said. "The pleasure is all mine. I have heard from Lady Athelisa that you wanted to see me." I replied politely. "Ah, yes. Then let me speak directly to the point. I've heard of the great feat you did in the countless territories where you fought off monsters and I heard of your strong magic. I wanted to invite you to join the Tower of Magi." Head Magus Dithran offered. "Wow, that's a bit too direct but I think I'm still not allowed to join as I'm still a student at the institute." I replied. "The National Magic Institution will make exemptions for you, after all, your magic is above the rest of the students. There's nothing else in terms of magic that the institute can teach you." He said.
"So far our plans are all lined up." Lis said. I explained to them what had happened during my meeting with the Head Magus. Now, I just need to build the image of a saintess, which is a very long road that I will take. "Now on Xavier's side, we have already spread the good news, the queen has tried her best to keep a lid on the news that's why it took a long time but we succeeded, there have been voices against the crown prince in leading the problem between Rimedrift, they were scared that he might do something immature again." Lis explained. "I heard Emily was called in by the queen. It seems like she found a new crown princess. Should I help Emily strengthen her crown princess seat?" I asked and Lis smiled. "You know, you girls are scary." Adekin commented.
I can't believe this day is finally happening. The sky is blue and the birds are chirping happily. Everyone is anticipating this day. I'm so nervous right now, I'm scared to make a mistake. What if I trip and fall face first? That would be really embarrassing. "Saintess, it's your turn." One of the attendants told me and I shakily walked to the center aisle. Don't trip. Don't trip. Smile. This is a happy day. I've safely arrived at the stage and smiled at Xavier. He looked as nervous as I was. The commentator said something that I can barely hear due to my nervousness. I just need to wait for the signal and do my part. It didn't take long before the commentator gave me the signal. One of the attendants came forward with the crown. Don't drop the crown. Don't dr
"Who is getting married to whom?" I asked, shocked. "You to me." He stated. "Xander, you don't need to do this for me but thank you." I replied and entered the mansion. I appreciate Xander's kindness but I think Lady Julia needs him more than me. He doesn't need to sacrifice his love for her just to save me from my predicament. I have 5 years, I'm sure I'll find someone. Another week of adjusting from the aftermath of the dragon case and I'm already bored. Yes, that's right. Bored. I have achieved all my previous goals the past year and now, I suddenly lost my purpose so I'm here in my mansion sipping my tea. I've just finished breakfast and now, I'm wondering what to do next. Should I go back to the duchy? There must be something to do in the duchy. Should I?
A week has passed since the verdict was announced to the public. Count Blyth was executed 3 days later, Stefan and the former queen were sent to the borders, and my father, Lady Madelyn and Emily were sent to prison. They still tried to appeal to me for help but since I'm not crazy, I ignored all their appeals. They are already lucky I'm not suing them for their attempted murder on me. I also met the former queen in the prison before they left for the border. I've asked her what I had been very curious about for a long time now. Why did she put a seal on me?"I didn't put a seal on you." She replied when I asked her. "Really?" I replied sarcastically. "You are not Audrey." She said and I was shocked.
The next day, Carmella woke me up early and helped me get dressed. After we went to see Lady Julia yesterday, I was out of it. I couldn't believe what was happening. I felt betrayed but I also felt so sorry for her. I mean I should have known, right? I was being self centered and only saw my problems. I didn't even realize she was suffering, no, I ignored it. I was too preoccupied with my jealousy that I didn't see the signs. "My lady, you are ready." Carmella said when she saw me just standing there. I looked at the reflection once more before going out. Xander was waiting for me outside. I couldn't look at Xander after we left the Tower of Magi yesterday. I don't know how to face him. I don't know or want to know if he knew why Lady Julia acted the way she did. "Are you ready?" Xander asked when he saw me
"I know the person?" I asked, shocked. Xander nodded gravely. "It's Julia." He said and I looked at him shocked. I couldn't speak for a few moments and tried to understand what he was trying to tell me but I just couldn't comprehend it. "No. There must be a mistake. I mean why would she poison me? There's nothing she can gain in doing that. She must have been framed. There's no way." I told him and denied their accusations to Lady Julia vehemently but he just sighed sadly. "The poison was found on her body." Xander explained. "Someone could have put it on her." I reasoned but Xander shook his head. "She admitted to poisoning you
Healer Jan let me rest inside my tent while Xander guarded me. I fell asleep quite fast as I was very tired from the battle. My muscles are aching. I wanted to rest but I couldn't sleep deeply. I am having a very light sleep. I can hear the rustling of people walking around my tent. "Thank you for coming back, Audrey." I heard Xander say as he stroked my hair. He kept on murmuring things but I couldn't really understand them in my half awake state. I'm going in and out of consciousness which is very irritating when you just want to sleep. I guess my mind was still hyperactive due to the battle. I tried to relax my brain but it really wasn't working. I heard someone enter the tent. "Hey Xander. How is Audrey?" I heard Lad
"Audrey!" I heard someone call my name. I opened my eyes and saw that everything was white and in front of me and I saw my reflection. Is this the other side? Is it over? "Audrey?" My reflection called, which shocked me, after all, reflections don't talk. "Audrey?" She called once again. I looked at my hands and noticed that it's not the hands of Lady Audrey but my hands, the programmer Audrey. "Am I hallucinating?" I asked. "No. This is the place where our soul stays in our body." Audrey or Lady Audrey explained. "In our body? You are still in this body? Did I possess your body?" I asked, shocked.
Everything happened fast, after he breathed fire on Xander and the others. He charged towards the knights and the weapons, and destroyed it. Afterwards it set its eyes on me and charged towards me. I evaded the attack and used the earth magic to throw rocks at the dragon and pulled it down towards the ground before I looked around and saw the damage. Time suddenly felt very slow, I saw bodies on the ground. I saw the healers running and trying to save those that they could. I kept on looking where Xander was but I couldn't see them. I saw Lis shouting at me. "Audrey! Audrey! Snap out of it and move!" I finally heard what she was shouting about. "Xander…" I called out but I didn't hear any reply. The dragon tried to
"Are you alright?" Adekin asked. "I'm alive." I replied. It feels like we've been fighting the dragon for a week now but honestly I'm not even sure if an hour has passed or not already. I'm physically tired. I should have also trained my body. I almost got trampled by the dragon if Adekin didn't save me. "You need to be more careful." Adekin chided. "I know but my stamina is bad." I replied as I tried to catch my breath. "Tell Xavier to start firing the new cannons to the dragon. The mages are running out of mana. Tell him to keep it busy while the mages regain their mana." I told him and assessed the situation with the dragon. Sussie and Xander are currently fighting