The man behind the counter took the coin, "You aren't from here, right? I never saw your face."
Cecilia lowered her voice, "My husband and I were looking for my sister. Her name is Mikaela Montgomery. We separated after the conflict from local and bandits, ten years ago.
All the clues I gather pointed that my sister was still living here. That's why I sneak up from that terrible forest to find her."
Max try his best to not laugh. How come a fifteen years old girl say something like that? Besides, her improvise act never failed to entertain him.
"That's dangerous route. You were lucky to not meet with wild animal or robbed by bandits! Anyway, you look younger, Madam. I thought you were still a teenager." The man said.
"Well, I heard it a lot. But, did you know where is my sister? Mikaela Montgomery. Twenty-five. She must be looked like me."
The man shook his head. "Never saw any woman around your age. But, I think you should prepare for the w
Both of the young couple left with mixed feeling. But, they were thinking about the same thing.Is it possible to a man for living forever?Cecilia doubted that she will understand about the concept of immortality. But, she was reborn for the second times. So, perhaps, immortality is possible…"I can't believe it." Max said when they were walking and planning to go back to Lancia's house."Me, too. But, we have to think about the possibility. They won't be that afraid if the bandits were just a bunch of ordinary men. The people preferred not to fight because they know they'll lose with someone who got the blessing.""Then, we should do teleported them to the other place."Cecilia's eyes widened, "How many people you can move at once?""Ten, I guess. Or perhaps, eleven. I'm not sure. But, we can just take the leader or his vice to talk. If they can't, then we can kill them.""What? Killing people doesn't solve anythin
"Chili! Where have you been?!" Max cried when he found his fiancé standing on the place they separated. "I was looking you for an hour!"She blinked twice and grab his hand, "Max! I need to tell you something.""What happened?" He asked before Cecilia tell him what happened in the strange yet nice wooden house.Max need a minute to proceed the information. For a man like Max, Protector of Frozen Land almost sound like a protagonist in children's bed stories. He never believed something he can't see with his own eyes.But, he believes with her eyes. If Cecilia told him that she saw a world which made from chocolates, he will believe it with all of his heart.He rubs his chin for a second before said, "Then, I should've asked someone who knows better about this matter.""Who?""The Holy Priest. Want to come with me? He might be in the temple."
The young wolf man look disappointed when he arrived at the temple, deep into the frozen forest.He already knew that it must be abandoned and deserted. But, he never expected that the temple was ruined. The scattered stone were everywhere and covered in snow.He was staring at the ruin in indefinite time. They said that human was weak. Without a help from the protector, they are nothing.But, now, the young wolf man thinking if the reality was the other way around.He let out a heavy sighed before walk into the town.Even considered as the weakest one, the young wolf man still stronger than an ordinary human.He won't lose in combat with themBut, he can't win if he had a fight with the man who get his father's blessing.The protector of this frozen island, once, called as Aslanian. An entity lower than God but higher than human. He got a job to protecting this frozen land.In the past, A
"Okay. It's finally done!" Mary said to all the maids who help her to pack the package for the Icicle's people.Cecilia was the one bought the items and all the maids in the house help her to wrap it in a box.That's why, they only need two hours to create more than sixty packages."Thank you for your hard work, everyone. Sorry for making you work until this late. Please take a rest for now. Thank you." Cecilia said after she put some 'makeup' on her face. "Now, I will tell him to get ready."Max was waiting in Duke's study room. His face beamed when he saw her entered the room, "Chili, have you done?""Yes, Maxwee. We can go now."Duke raised his left brow. His expression became colder, and he tightens his grip on the white tea cup he was holding on, "Chili and Maxwee? What is that?""Father, our nicknames were so cute, right? I really like it." Cecilia grin widely.Max smirked at him, "Why? Do our superior Duke ne
“Trespasser?” Desmond's brows raised when heard his underling's reports about a young couple who trespassing the town to giving some packages to the citizen.Gregorio shook his head in disbelief, “That's impossible. Why did they do something troublesome like that? The guards on the forest didn't see any suspicious people, either.”Joshua Howard, the young man who spying on Cecilia and Max, didn't have any courage to saw directly on their eyes. “I'm not lying, My Lord. They are a young couple with acne on their face. Wearing a black rope to blend into the darkness. I lost them because they were disappeared into the forest without a trace.”Desmond let out a heavy sigh and look bored, “What is the contain of the box?”“Blanket, a pair of shoes, sweater, equipment for knitting such as needle and yarn. But, what's weirder was this thing. Some strange seeds. I take these from the homeless people who gatheri
Callisto's eyes widened when he saw Christian, who opened a box in his counter. He looks so excited when waving his hand to that young wolf man, “Good morning, Boy! Come here! I want you to see this!”“Good morning, Sir.” He said with low voice. His blue eyes saw a package of clothes, yarn, and seeds on it.“Someone sent this to everyone in this town! I heard some ruckus on the outside, and then I found this on the table.” Christian turned his gaze to his guest, “Do you think, this is coming from the protector? I mean, about our last conversation…”Callisto didn't answer. He knew that the protector didn't do this. Foxter was helping him to create some blankets for everyone on this island. Itnot done yet.But, the young wolf man know that he don't need to continue it anymore. Callisto can't help but feeling down and helpless...He really want to help them. But how?“Do you kno
“Cecilia, lower your hip!” Armano said when his daughter tried to attack him with her rapier. “Your left side is defenseless!”She didn't answer and keep swing her sword to his direction. Her movement getting better, but she is still slow at read on her enemy's movement and make several mistakes.But, for beginners, she is doing well.Max, who watched them duel in the training ground, sighed. It's already three hours, but they're still enjoying themselves, practice so hard without take some rest and ignore his presence. As if, they were living in their own world.Armano, who using a wooden sword, thrust her weapon and throw it away from her hand before fall to the ground.Cecilia wipe her sweat from the forehead, panting her breath. “Not… Bad. One… more, please, Father!”“It's enough for today. You
Joshua Howard can't believe his eyes. It's so unusual to see that all the people in the town was bringing a bowl and lining up in front of Christian's restaurants.His eyes shifted to a wooden sign, with neat handwriting, hanging on the outside of the restaurant's windows. 'FREE SOUP' is what they wrote on the sign.Joshua knitted his brows and wondering if he should report this to Desmond or not.He chose to sneak a peek to the inside of that place. His eyes widened when he saw the mysterious young couple who vanished in the middle of the forest.Now, he frowned and feeling suspicious with their motive.“Hey! Don't cut the line!” Said someone behind his back.No one know his identity since Joshua wearing long black rope with hoodie. His mouth covered with mask too.Joshua bowed and apologized before he run
“It’s done. Young Miss, you can open your eyes, now.” Mary’s voice sound like she was excited. More excited than the bride-to-be. Cecilia saw her reflection in the mirror. She was smiling when said, “Thank you, Mary. I like this! You are doing a great job. Like usual.” “I can’t believe that you will be married this sooner! Young Miss, please be happy forever!” The purple-eyed girl takes Mary’s trembled hand, “Thank you, Mary. For everything. I hope you will be happy too.” But, the poor maids can’t answer because she tried her best to hold her tears. Cecilia handed her a silk white handkerchief with a small giggle, “Don’t cry. People will think that I was going to the funeral.” “Th-thank you, Young Miss. It’s so.. rare for you. I mean, I mean for bring this cloth.” “Well, it’s Max who taught me to bring any. He said that a noblewoman c
“We were sorry to trouble you.”Max and Cecilia bowed deeply to everyone in that room. Desmond, Gregorio, and Helga didn’t even bat an eye when the young couple confessed. Both of them didn’t wear any makeup anymore. After they know that Grant and Kaleela already spill their secret, the young couple thinks that they have to confess even the project is still ongoing. But, the harm is done and Cecilia didn’t think that she will be forgiven. Helga sighed. No matter how many times she create a scenario to make them felt embarrassed, she didn’t have the heart to prank them. But, the show must go on, “Yes, we understand. Can’t you guys just go home, now? And you don't have to come again.” “Miss Krueger..,” Cecilia’s purple eyes widen and she looks like a puppy. Max pat his fiance's shoulder, “Then, we bid you
Callisto blow his soup slowly before eat it. He like it a lot and has no complaint to eat the same soup for eternally.That young wolf man look in a good mood and it make Chris who eat beside him feel curious, “Did something good happened?”A hint of red colour tinted in his cheek when answered, “My father is getting better.”“That’s good news! Congratulations! You should visit him again this week.” Chris smile widely to that boy.“Yes, I know.” He ate the last spoon before drink water and look at his empty plate. “If you done, I will wash your plate, Sir.”“Okay. Thank you.” Chris said when Calisto’s thin hand took that white plate away.The restaurant’s owner raised his brow as if he remembered something and left the kitchen to his room.When he came back, he put a brown paper bag on the table, “Cal, give it to
Unexpectedly, Desmond nodded and said, “I know.”“HUH?”Helga turned her head withwideneyes. “WHAT?”“I know who they are. But, it doesn’t matter since my axe accepted them.”“Ah, I see. The axe of judgementmust be sense something… How can I forgot about it?” Helga feel her shoulder gotten lighter. As if someone already take the burden that weighed her for all the time. She feeling glad that she choose to talk with her brotherrather thankeeping it by herself. “I’m relieved then. Actually, I’m afraid that you getdisappointedif I didn’t tell you this sooner.”Desm
“Even in my wildest dream, I never though that I can meet with the great magician as you, Miss Kaleela.” Helga said with a friendly smile. Her blue eyes gleaming into something that make Kaleela annoyed. "Welcome to the Frozen Magic Land. I hope you can enjoy your visit in this humble island.” Kaleela crossed her arms, “Long time no see, Krueger. Fifteen years, isn’t it?” “Yes. After the graduation, we separate ways. So, how are you, great magician?” “Please stop being sarcastic. Ah, please let me introduce my husband to you. Grant, this is my underclassmen, Helga Krueger. Krueger, this is Grant.” Helga threw a warm smile to Grant before she looked at that red-headed woman, “I thought you will never get married.” “Things happened.” “Ah, I see. Anyway, the world is narrowe
“Ah, I'm glad that these cookies is still edible! Thanks, Max! You have a sharp sense of smell.” Cecilia said after she put out the fire on the stove. Fortunately, only a bit part of the cookies which already burnt. She put them to the plate to let them cool.“Talk about the smell, I want to make a confession.” Max said after he took a bite of the chocolate cookies. “Actually, the reason why I don't want you to go on the Icicle Island because of the… dog's smell.”Cecilia tilted her head. Tried to remember her encounter with that four legged animal, “I'm not sure if I met any.”“Callisto. He is the one who smell like that.”“Callisto?” Cecilia usually spent some time with him because he work at the restaurant, and she often cooked some food along with Callisto and Chris too.He squeezed her sho
Winter almost left from the Empire. Even tough the sun shines brightly, it didn't mean that it's not cold!The snow still falling from the cloudy sky and everybody still wears long coat when they were outside.Cecilia, takes a sip of her tea in guild's office. Hugo was reading the monthly report, but he can't help to asked her, “It's so rare to see you here, Young Miss. For past three months, Boss and you always go to Icicle every day. Did something happen?”“I don't know. Max told me to rest for this week.”Hugo raised his brow, “Rest?”“But, he wants to have a date with me after he back from there.”“My, he is so weird. Then, what happened to the Icicle? Did the progress of snowman's project doing fine?”Cecilia smile warmly and sip her peppermint tea again, “Yes. To be honest, it's better than the South Island. Max worked really hard and Desmond wasn't bad as I heard
Max almost threw his dagger to Desmond. But, Cecilia stop his movement by holding his hand tightly.With a firm voice, she said, “How can you say something stupid like that in front of my husband?”Cecilia's purple eyes look so intimidating. It never crossed in Max's mind that his little, cute fiancé can act like a brave yet sexy woman like this.“Something stupid?” Desmond knitted his brows before he started laughing. “HAHAHA! My, my. It's seemed you are misunderstanding, Kitten. I'm not into a married woman with acne in her face. In short, you are not my type.”Cecilia didn't drop her guard. She looked as cautious as a wild animal, “Then, what did you mean?”“Cook a dinner for me.”“What?”“Huh?”The young couple exchange their glance and wondering if they heard it right.“Yesterday, we catch so many rabbits, and I'm so tir
Cecilia carefully holding the old hunchback man's left arm when they are walking on the frozen road. “Please be careful, Mr. Grande. It is a bit slippery.”The old man nodded and walking more slowly. His hand, which holding on wooden cane, trembling slightly. “Thank you for helping me, Dear.”“It's nothing, Sir.” She replied it with smile.Max, who walked beside her, took a glance on his fiancé. Never crossed in his mind that the fictional name is really existed.Mikaela Montgomery used to be working on the coal factory. That building already abandoned for a long time and that poor woman was dead because of disease.This old man, Derek Grande, remember her as a kind and an energetic underling. She was gone when she was 20. Then, Derek kindly tell them the location of her graveyard.Cecilia let out a heavy sigh and wondering what kind of expression she has to wear on this man who lo