My name is Theia, Theia Aiha, a noble merchant that owns multiple establishments here in Laplace. My brother... that life crazed person, is now going to meet up in the cafe I recently set up, this is a peaceful day so I doubt there's anything related about fighting, but why do I feel so nervous?
"Maya, do I look okay?"
"yes miss Theia, you look stunning with that dress"
"call Rohel to accompany me, and start the carriage"
"as you wish my Lady"
I don't know why I'm heavily preparing but might as well
"my lady, the carriage has been prepared"
"thank you, please escort me then"
"as you wish, my lady"
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we arrive on the cafe, the cafe's name is 'ancient dragon'. the name was made by the servant that I picked up from the church, France. he's currently on hold with working here but I did promise her that she'll be working here to earn herself her own rights, the one helping with him is Rohel, my butler. France is an otherworlder on birth, the difference is that she has a longer life span and has experienced life before her birth here in Laplace, at the same time carrying the knowledge from the other world to here.
"Theia, the place is looking nice"
"Kirin... thanks, anyway why'd you call?
"Just wanting to say hi to... yeah I can't really lie like you do, I want to see how everything's holding up, here... and about my situation"
"I can't help you with that... you know the results in someone's death and you already studied that, didn't you?"
"haahhh... yes... it's impossible to fill a missing part of one's heart, especially for Liliya..."
"Liliya depressed at the sight of Yuna's Death... but she's such a strong girl to even restrain herself to massacre the whole human nation, let alone be peaceful with them"
"she was ordered to calm herself... that... might've been the right choice"
"so this is the last thing I'll ask... I know your temperament, we've been siblings for quite a long time so... if the battle... no, when the final battle starts, I want you to hide, don't fight Parva or-"
"WHAT!? so you're telling me to ignore you!? even when your life is ending soon?! even if we have-"
"this is my fate, if it keeps on and I live what do you think the goddesses will do?"
"I... don't know..."
"exactly, I can't really oppose the goddesses can I?"
"but you're not the one who promised it! your past generation! Helios was the one who crucified himself for the sin!"
"but I still have his soul within me, this... our curse is a symbol of being birth of the other genera-"
"THEN WHY ARE YOU EXCLUDING ME IN THIS!?"
the door opened and both Liliya and Naoya was standing outside, silent
"ahhh... sorry if we disturbed your quarrels... we'll be..."
"ahh! no! haha sorry if we seemed mad about something. Theia, we'll be continuing this another time"
"yes, sorry for shouting at you"
"all is forgiven"
I can't really read his mind when he's serious... but like he said, this was meant for both parties to experience the otherworld's way of life and a grand opening of this establishment
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that brother of mine... what is he thinking...
"my lady, France is waiting outside"
"let him in... and also call Kirin"
"as you wish"
what's France up to now?
"good afternoon miss Theia"
"it's 'my Lady'... well, what is it?"
"well... about the cafe"
"yes, yes, I'll give you superiority to it, as you wish, is there anymore?"
"well... about the products and resources..."
"just write everything you need here and give it to Rohan or Maya"
"y-yes..."
...
"haahh... this is frustrating, France what do you think of me?"
"huh!? s-such a sudden question my lady... well, you're the most beautiful, protective and-"
"speak with your heart out, If I'm just a stranger to you then what do you think of me?"
"erm... a wise woman capable of thinking on the spot... as well as a master that every servant respect"
"... then I'll give you 6 months to prepare your citizenship certificate here in Hel. I'll be taking your interest monthly so keep that in mind"
"y-yes! thank you very much!"
"..?"
"ahh... yes, thank you my Lady"
"better, now prepare for tomorrow"
"yes my Lady"
「ahh sir Kirin, welcome to our household」
「congratulation on your release」
「huh?」
...
"Theia, you're pretty forgiving today"
"so you noticed what's under the papers, well I need all the trust of my servants"
"even if some are loyal because of you being they're master?"
"not that... well, we're getting off track... first question, why are you excluding me as a part of the generation?"
"it's not that I'm excluding you, you weren't part of it in the first place, yes you're part of the generation but the moment you were born, the 3rd generation gave me the burden, I was chosen to die, not you and I'd hate it if you somehow died regardless"
"hahh... you're as unreasonable as always, fine, I won't jump in battle, I'm guessing because the reason of this was that I have a lower Ether capacity than you?"
"one yes, and two it's because you're my sister, I can't afford to somehow let someone die in my stead"
"fine... well second question, did they hear our conversation?"
"from the looks of it no"
"I will never understand your thinking... well I don't control you and I can't really interrupt any of your plans"
"Thanks, well I'll be leaving now"
Kirin waves to me and walks outside, I feel like this will be the last time I see him... like he's going to war and I get something in my heart that says that he's going to die...
[Maya, I need you]
[coming, my Lady]
[... also, grab some tea on the way back... I feel a bit sick and stressed today]
[yes my lady]
I... personally don't want Kirin to die... I'll do anything in my power to stave off his death... even if just a little bit...
...
"here we are my lady, chamomile or honey?"
"anything's fine"
she pours me a cup and attends me as usual...
"loyal servants huh?... Maya, what am I to you?"
"my dutiful master that wishes the best for her friends and acquaintances"
"very well then, what is my purpose?"
"guide all of us when the time is dire"
"correct answer, who am I?"
"Theia Aiha, brother of the generation 4th Kirin Aiha, a spirit capable of enchanting crystals by other's Ether and using the crystals as a way of combat"
"... then, final question: how does the world see us, corrupteds?"
"forgive me for saying but... Corrupteds are seen as the evils of Laplace, demons, monsters, and corrupteds are seen as a foe"
"... thank you for answering"
"your thanks are wasted on me my Lady"
...
"so loyalty is a thing you acquire huh..."
... all of my servants are properly trained by Maya and Rohel, and all of them are devoted to me no matter what...
"my lady... schedule for the afternoon tea has finished"
"very well then. Maya, your shift is over, call Rohel and tell him to bring 2 others with barely any experience"
"as you wish my Lady"
I guess there really is nothing I can do huh? I'm sorry for not being much of help Kirin...