When Tia woke the first thing, she was her father's rugged face. His eyes had bags under them, and he looked like he hadn't shaved in a while.
"Father," Tia said softly but it was enough for the old man's eyes to open in response. His went somewhat red with moister. Stunning Tia silly.
"Your Finally awake," he said as his voice creaked somewhat. His hand went to his eyes to cover his tears. He didn't want his daughter to see him crying.
Tia frowned in confusion.
"It's because you have been asleep for more than a month," Mana said. Tia turned her face to Mana. She had her long black hair tied up int a ponytail and was wearing a simple sky-blue dress.
"Good Morning" (*・ｖ・*)
Tia nodded her head with a smile and mouthed good morning back.
-Later-
"You're looking much better," Lili said as she poured a cup of tea for Tia and Daniel
"I'm sorry for making you worry. Fath…"
ಠ╭╮ಠ
She paused when she saw his face. "Daddy…."
(〃￣__￣〃)
"Hehe, your Father is easy to please," Mana said while hugging a fluffy pillow.
'I didn't know that he liked being called 'Daddy' this much'
"Tia, can you tell me what happened at the temple," Daniel said this time his face serious.
"..."
"Do you want to tell him? I mean there is no problem. But, he
After a moment when he didn't get a response. "While you were on asleep. The goddess sent a new Oracle. Making the royal palace was quite busy thanks to that. The Oracle said you had been granted a name by another holy being…." He paused "And so the emperor requested that once you wake up he will wish to see you."-Royal Palace-
Mana glanced at the delicate building decorated in Gold. She glanced back worriedly Tia's pale face that seems to have become worse with each step closer.
Images of her Misery and torture flash through her. Making her grab her father's coat and trembling
"….." Daniel stared at his trembling daughter for a moment before he picked up and swung her in the air.
( ꒪Д꒪)
He then carried her inside.
Mana giggled ｡◕‿‿◕｡, at Tia's embarrassed face (●///___ ///●)
"Sir Monique has arrived" someone announced
As they walked through the palace man royal guards flinched at him.
"Huh?" （〇□〇）...!
"Commander?!" ( ꒪Д꒪).
"Please let me down, Daddy" (>∇<)
"It's not that far, so stay still"
-Throne Room-
"Greetings, your Majesty"
"Welcome, Sir Monique and the young lady Monique as well."
Theodora Henry Alexander the 23rd Emperor of Vita. He is an elder man with white hair and clear blue eyes.
To the Right is Duke Asta Chalcis Roja, he dawns fiery red hair and brown eyes, he is the Commander of the first line of defense in the palace and directly next to him is Duke Costa Raspe, he has dark green hair and eyes. He serves as the Chancellor
"We await your word, your majesty," Daniel said respectfully.
"I was thinking of increasing the number of our soldiers and knights. I feel that there are those who desire our demise. Well, need funds to support it, thinking this increasing the tax will be appropriate. What do you think?" The Emperor said to Duke Roja
"Recruiting more knights are already trouble enough, but increasing taxes on top of that? Your majesty, why do you always harass me like this?"
"Ugh Politics," Mana said drawing Tia attention. Mana flow over to Duke Roja and started making faces at him.
Her face nearly went red due to Mana's silliness （〃＞ｙ＜〃）, her expressions didn't go unnoticed by the Emperor who was secretly keeping his eye on her and frowned.
Mana abruptly stopped and looked at the emperor, her stared eventually turned into a glare. Which shocked Tia who in the end turned her head back to the Emperor.
"I have heard much about your bright mind, Lady Tia," He said as his gaze her the chills. "So, what do you think of this policy."
"He's testing you, they let you hear this on purpose," Mana said as she spun herself towards to the King and kicked him in the face.
Tia held her mouth her face was so red. (≧ヘ≦). "I believe that policy should not be implemented. Your Majesty" She broke out finally while trying to contain her laughter.
In her past life, this policy was implemented but turned ended up as a failure which leads to riots.
"If funds are a must, I believe taxing luxury Items that are not a necessity but used my nobles. In My opinion, it is the best alternative."
"Hmmm, I See," Duke Raspe said with a smile. "That is a good suggestion….."
"Very well come up with a detailed plan and execute the policy," The Emperor said after being convinced by Duke Raspe.
Mana had long returned to Tia's side and was laying on the floor staring up at the ceiling with a blank expression.
"I am truly amazed to see how brilliant you are in person."
"I have honored your majesty." Tia shuddered as she couldn't help the similarities of the Emperor and his son. That person who gave her more grievances then she could count. She couldn't help but feel somewhat lost and looked down.
(☉ε ⊙)
Mana was directly below her.
(⊙_⊙)
-Night-
Tia laid down in her bed thinking about the conversation she had with the King.
"So, in this life, you're not going to fight for his love?" Mana asked a blanket wrapped around. Making her look like a floating burrito.
Tia shook her head. "I could never forget how he treated me before. "
"It's possible for him to fall in love with you"
"No," She said in fear of the thought.
"You love is truly gone; it didn't even turn to hate. There is not a trace of emotion for affections for him. So, that means you never loved him in the first place."
"Never loved in him the first place." Tia thought about it for a while "Yea, I think that is right."
"…." Mana rolled around in the air still in the burrito. "I'm surprised that King accepted your request."
"Yes, at least he will think about it…. Mana?" Tia said with an envious look on her face.
"Hmmm?!"
"Can I float to?" she asked, watching Mana fly all the time made her want to do so as well.
o(〃＾▽＾〃)o Mana got out of her Burrito blanket and flow to Tia and held her small and soft face gently within hands. "Close your eyes."
Tia did just that, she felt something change inside her and then she felt lighter.
"You can open them now"
Opening her eyes, she saw that she was floating above her bed.
"Mana, where are you?"
"Inside you"
(⊙ Д ⊙)
"Hehe, It's all good. Try moving around"
She had forgotten for a second that she was floating.
"Go ON" Mana Urged
Tia floated up and touched the ceiling of her. She smiled as she danced around the room.