"You must be very… hungry." Max said, while Cecilia ate her twentieth dim sums. They are having dinner in the same restaurant they visited before in Hongport.
Cecilia asked him when she notices an unknown word that written in the wooden board in front of the restaurant. Max said it was the name of that place, 'The Oriental Garden'.
She grinned. Feeling a bit embarrassed because she looks so frustrated before.
However, a delicious food make her sorrow away. "This steamed dim sum tasted like heaven. Tender, chewy and burst the best flavor of beef! I can eat this every day!"
Max smile mischievously. But, he has some satisfaction when see her enjoying the food. "You already skipped your sword training, Chili. Be careful to not gained a weight."
Cecilia put some dim sums on her spicy ramen and, gracefully, eat it. "Don't worry. I'm still doing my training."
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"Wow. It's look like I am on the golden garden!" The flowers was so beautiful, shining so brightly because it reflecting the moonlight. Cecilia's cant let her eyes but fixated on it.Then she turned to the man next to her, "If you didn't take me to Hagrav, maybe I will never see this. Thank you."Max saw her without saying a word. Cecilia always effortlessly, succeed took his breath away.He is a mighty man from powerful guild. But in front of her, he's just a lovesick teen-boy.At the same point, this feeling start to hurting him. Why did Cecilia fail to see him as a decent man?Cecilia noticed his disappointment and mistakenly though that he must be wanted to see this beautiful scenery with his lover.Something creeping in her heart as if his sadness was her, too. She wants to stay by his side.But, it feels so wrong to love a man who loves anoth
Hugo knew that there must be something wrong with his boss.He lacks focused and sometime, laugh by himself.Maybe, he already lost his insanity, he thought to himself.But, what make him look weirder was he didn't go out for several days and staring the windows."I thought you will be stalking Miss Lancia." Hugo said while Max reading the same page of a law's book for two hours."Watch your word, Hugo. I am not a stalker.""So, you lost interest of her? Just like usual?"Max crossed her leg and closed his book, "Why did you talk like that? I'm a faithful man who only devoted with one woman for the rest of my life."Hugo rolled his eyes and starting to make another report since Max refused to do it. "You always seduce every woman clients.""What? I'm never doing that! It's a part of the courtesy!"The truth
Cecilia can't sleep. Tomorrow is the launching day of South Island's Ranch Resort, and she can't help but nervous.That's why she chose to take some fresh air while using her dark hooded robe. She walks to the stable that already finished.All of the horses sleeping soundly in it. They look healthier since the grass problem already solved, thanks to her Uncle.Never crossed in her dream that they will became friends like this.Everything seems different than the first time she came to this island.And she doesn't know that her relationship with Max will come to this way.Cecilia smiled while she's rubbing the horse's head. "If I remember correctly, this place is the first time I met with Max on this island. Tsk, I missed him!""Me too." Said someone on her back.Cecilia quickly turned her head and can't hide her excitement. "Max!'
"What's happened?" Cecilia threw her gaze to that messy room.The paper scattered everywhere, fallen bookshelves, cupboard left opened.Theo, who guarded the door, telling her the chronologized story. "Baron entered the room when heard noises. He said that there is a masked thief searching something in the cupboard. He was shocked when the thief tried to hurt him.Baron screamed asking help, but the thief already flee when I came. Baron's condition is okay. I already called the doctor, too. So, you don't have to worry.""Have you called the police?" Cecilia walked to the broken window. The glass shattered in the yard outside the office.Theo followed her behind, "Miss, there is no police here. They don't need it since this is a peaceful island.""Then, we should creatr one. Where did you go when it happened?""I'm guarding on the entrance, and I wa
Baron's face getting paler. "W-what do you mean?""You know exactly what I mean, Baron. Tell me. Why did you do that?""Young Miss, I really--,""Then, answer my question. Did the window already broken when the thief enters the room?""Y-yes, Young Miss. He broke the window before enter the room."Cecilia gave him a cold gaze. "If that was the case, why the glass pieces were on the outside? If the thief was breaking the windows from the outside, it should shatter in your office's floor."Baron's eyes widen, and he gulped, "Ah, I think… AGH! Wait!!" Baron shouted and reflexively guard himself by covering his face with both arm when Cecilia going to throw the empty glass at him.But, she stopped when the glass almost touch his bandaged arm, "Look, you are showing the inner surface of your arm. But, how did the outer one which get hurt? Because
Max reading the letter with visible rage. He squeezed the letter while gritted his teeth, “How dare these people doing a bad thing with my guild’s name!”His gaze as cold as Cecilia’s, “We should ask my uncle. He can trace where did this letter come from.”“Magic is not always an answer, Chili. You don’t have to worry since this competent fiancé will help you.”“What do you mean?”Max showed her the letter with a sly smirk, “This ink is the poorest quality. Even commoners wouldn’t use it. Only people who have a business which need big amount of ink will use this to suppress the expenses.”“Mass media... Such as newspaper?” A family name popped out on Cecilia’s mind.“Exactly. There are so many of it on this empire. However, if we look at the special bro
Arthur read the paper for the third times. He can't believe what he saw.While he massages his temple, Arthur open the door and tell the royal guards who guarding in front of the door, to call the Crown Prince."You look so confused, Your Majesty. Did you dislike my gift?" Max said while he sits on the desk and smile playfully."What did you really want, Max? I thought you will laugh when knowing this assassination plan. I can imagine you will be dancing on my graveyard.""Your Majesty is exaggerating. I'm still needing you to bless my wedding."Arthur sighed and back to his seat. He was searching his glasses and reread the paper, "Married life is the most useless times in the world. You are no longer royal family. So, no one will be pressuring you about having family.""But, I love her.""Who is this unlucky girl? Commoner? Someone you met in the
"Can you copy and publish this as many as possible after they sabotage the reports?" Cecilia said after she finished her drawing.Kaleela whistle when she looks at those papers, "I wonder what you can't do. As a noblewoman, you are talented."Hugo nodded as a sign of his agreement, "You are right, Marchioness."The three of them are gathering on the guild office.Kaleela were ordering some special herb. To try make some antidote of the Empress sickness. She always believe that every disease has it own medicine.Meanwhile, Grant and Max were tailing the Havana's kidnapper.Cecilia asking Hugo to publish the future plan of South Island. Just in case, The Silvers claimed her works as a black magic.She wants to show that the main plan is to stabilize the economic and advanced the agriculture.Although, they are using magic in tourism
“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