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29. They Started To Acknowledge (1)
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The sun almost raised, Roman and Irina walked in Nieal’s vast backyard. Workers at the stable greeted them. Irina saw the rabbits that usually play with Dee, they were given generous amount of carrots for their breakfast. The morning routine in the mansion had already started indicated by the commotion in the kitchen preparing for breakfast and maids mopping the floor, cleaning the dust, and wiping the glass wall.
They kept walking until reaching an orderly lines of apple tree. The morning soil was moist. Good for bare feet running.
“Take off your s
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Shortly they arrived in the living room at Artie’s manor. Many young women at her age were there, each of them held a cup in their hand and the saucer on the other hand. Some of them occupied the large couch, some were standing while talking and some sat on the comfortable wooden stool. Around them were tables with fruits and cakes. They turned silent when Nora shows before them followed by Irina. They turned their head looking at each other.“Nora… Finally, you arrive!” Said one of them. She stood to greet Nora and Irina. “Irina thank you for coming.”
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“I didn’t tell your father, you know.” Diaz said.Irina and Diaz were at Scholar-Dome. Her father took her there first thing in the morning, they left right after breakfast. And here Irina walking with Diaz on white sand, they headed to the lines of trees in the Scholar-Dome area.“I know it wasn’t you.” Said Irina, she covered a yawn with her hand. “It was Nieal.” She added.“How?”“I was in Lord Arthur’s manor and Nieal happens to be there. So—”“You interfere with his politics—” Diaz said accusingly.“I’m not interfering anything.” Retorting sharply, Irina glared at Diaz. “And Nieal was fine with me going there. He knew I can’t be easily manipulated. My father on the other hand, I never seen him mad at me like that before.”The memory after she left Arthur’s manor started, she was sitting i
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Knock… knock…“It’s open.” Said Irina.Nieal came bringing a neat paper wrap. Irina sat on the only chair in the room.“I just made the—”Nieal sat and wore his innocent look.“—bed. Don’t mind it.” Irina gave him the look.Grinning, Nieal put the wrap next to him. He said. “For you.” Pushing it a little, he added. “Congratulation on becoming who you are supposed to be”Smiling brilliantly, Irina pulled the chair closer to the bed.“I heard your eyes didn’t even blink when you saw it.”CRAAACKKFrowning, she saw a folded dress. The dress was gray, short sleeves, embroidered with pale red rose in the waist line.“Thank you Nieal, it’s beautiful.” She said while holding the dress, fitting it in front of the mirror. “But I don’t remember seeing this dress before.&rdq
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The Magic of Irina 84. Peaceful Day
Two days had passed since Lady Cotts’s stiff body dropped dead on to the floor the same time as the last grain of sand in the hourglass. They hadn’t burry her lifeless body yet, she was placed in the glass coffin. Her eyes were cannot be closed, they were wide open and black, with the trace of suppressed fire on them. Roman put his arm around Irina’s shoulder. They both were staring at the glass coffin. “I made her dead.” Said Irina blankly. “She asked for it.” Roman calmed her. He was back as soon as he sensed the energy that he had been avoided for over twenty years had faded and gone. His comeback arrival was welcomed by his daughter enthusiastically. “You did the right thing.” He squeezed her shoulder lightly. “You’re right.” Irina nodded. They heard foot step drew closer, but they didn’t turn to look who it was. “Mr. Roman, may I have a moment?” By then both father and daughter took a look. He was standing next to Roman. “
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Irina looked to her side. A strong muscular big black jaguar stood firmly next to her. Little companion? She thought inside, this Iolomb surely had a real bad vision. She gave the Iolomb a sly grin. How to make the Iolomb dead was the only thing on her mind. Ro nudged her as if he could read her mind. He wanted her to go on, leaving the Iolomb with him. Irina shook her head harshly. Ro nudged again. This time, Irina heard disgusting chuckle from the Iolomb. She hated it. She hated being looked down by the creature. So, she turned to face Ro then nodded. That was all she had to do. In the blink of an eye, Ro launched with incredible speed that normal eyes wouldn’t be able to follow. Soon, he was towering in front of the Iolomb. The look of surprise on the creature’s face was only lasted for a moment. Ro made its face down onto the cold floor. What had happened next to the Iolomb, Irina would never know as she took herself upstairs. The map of t
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The Magic of Irina 80. Deandra
Plakk… Deandra felt burning on her face as the tickle sound and smell of flesh burning filled the air. She fell down the floor, on one side of her body with her hand supporting her weight. Knowing that tear only made the burning felt more painful, she held in as hard as she could. “Now I have to deal with this stupid war.” Lady Cotts looked down at Deandra with loathe in her red eyes. “Milady, I have nothing to do with the war. They hate me. Especially Miss Irina, she AAAAAAAHH…” The palm that marked in her face burnt deeper into her flesh. “Don’t you dare talking about my daughter with your filthy tongue, useless human.” Right, Deandra was an ordinary human before she met the lady whose look bear a resemblance to someone she missed very much, she used to address her dearly with Miss Irina. The one who left right after her wedding. Leaving her father, Master Danieal, and Deandra. It was then in a middl
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Squeaking slowly, an older scholar two seat from Master Tobias pushed his chair back as he stood. Master Z, Lucas said inwardly. Then he turned to Julian who gave him a shrugged as he too didn’t understand. “Antony, don’t give me further reason to regret my decision of letting you pass the final assignment.” Master Z scolded the young scholar. He turned gracefully to face all the royal members in the room. “His highness is not done talking. Please continue, Your Highness. We all are listening.” Lucas nodded. “Thank you, Master Z.” He directed his stare to Antony and all of the younger scholars at the back sit. Antony got up then bowed. “My apology, Your Highness. I was wrong, jump into unreasonable conclusion.” Second later all the younger scholars raised then bowed, murmuring their apology. Taken aback by the sudden bows. What is this? New tradition to become a scholar? Thought Lucas. He swiftly shook the thoughts away. Absurd. Pullin
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The sky outside almost dusked. Lucas and Irina hadn’t show themselves at the cottage. Making the atmosphere in the common room tense and anxious. Common room was full, chairs were set pushed against the wall. The large table in the middle of the room was circled by the older scholars, younger scholars were sat on chair by the wall. “Why they aren’t here yet?” Julian heard Hilda whispered softly through his ear. “It’s getting dark soon.” They were standing by the open door of the common room along with Sebastian, Darren and Captain H, waiting for Lucas and Irina. “You’re right.” Julian agreed in low voice. He turned to his best friend. “Sebastian, let’s find them.” Sebastian raised one of his brows, then without any word he followed Julian out. At the front yard, they met with the rest members of Julian’s castle. They saw Julian and Sebastian walked toward them. Julian dismissed their bow instantly as he wanted to asked them questions.
