After the ceremony in the summer months the streets were lively and the people grew to hate Tila after the news of her poisoning the crown princess all the way to being bed bound was heard. Cecilia made sure to fulfill her duties as Crown Princess even more as the news of her good deeds spread. The once "abandoned" Crown Princess because the Empress stated she was a spoil brat who carried about riches, is the most generous princess in the kingdom.
"Our Crown Princess help build homes for those without one."
"Our Crown Princess worked at a clinic to help learn medicine to treat us peasants."
"Crown Princess trains with knights and show them new war tactics."
Xander smiled pleased at hearing the news of his daughter. After the royal court was dismissed. Xander looked at the empty throne next to him and patted it.
"Stellar, my darling. Your daughter is doing big things. I told you, if we have a child he or she would be amazing. Even your father likes her she trains almost everyday, take care of the masses and study. The royal tutors were impressed. Her war tactics are those of a true Seraphim amplified with the Crown." Xander leaned back pleased.
"Your majesty!" A servant came in with a stack of paperwork. "The Royal Academy wants Princess Cecilia to attend sooner then expected."
"That's wonderful!"
"But we also saw an unexpected name on the entrance exam log. It's Princess Clair."
"What do you mean?! She can't go to the Academy without attending her ceremony and getting her powers!"
Xander rubbed his head again as he recalled that his daughter Clair, have caused too much trouble lately.
"House of Ophelia must have taken her in for her trail but how can their ancestor Aleah of Opehlia do anything she's been exiled from the Heavens recently unless Aleah and her house have made a deal with Emperor of Hades".
"What isn't that treason to the Emperor of the Heavens?!"
"No, they are neutral house so they have no preference but Aleah been exiled due to a request she wanted to stay neutral and the Emperor wasn't happy about that. Usually her house is a messenger house of wisdom, charisma and politics but something is not right."
...
As Cecilia recieved the letter from the servants, her heart pounded with excitement as she opened the letter.
"Ah, I got accepted into the Academy, well they can't deny me but still and I can take one Servant with me. A loyal one."
Cecilia walked up to the window as she looked down she saw a maid with orange hair sweeping the yard.
"I choose Emily."
"Emily?!" All the maid gasped as they remembered what happened to Emily a year ago.
"She defended me and we just got her back a few months ago from traffickers. Father, made sure to get her back for me. Bring her up."
As Emily is brung up to Cecilia she saw a bunch of desserts and a tea. Cecilia smiled and put down her tea cup.
"Emily. Do you remember me?" Cecilia put out a hand.
Emily blink and traumatized look made Cecilia concerned.Cecilia knows when they finally found Cecilia she was traumatized but a few months is not enough to heal her mind. As she grabbed Emily's hand she notice this girl was slightly younger than her.
"Emily, you will not be hurt ever again, the Empress has no power as long as I, Cecilia Luxo Aetos is here. You are protected. I will use my power to seal your memories."
As Cecilia leaned forward and I put her hands on Emily's face. A glow of runes stun her but then Emily calmly leaned back in the seat after she stop glowing. As Emily slowly open her eyes she looked around.
"How did I get here? Your highness you are older!! What's going on?!" Emily freaked out and run towards Cecilia kneeling down in front of her.
"Empress Tila is on punishment and It's been a year, Emily. You were in a coma for so long...After you got slapped by Nanny Martha. She does not work here anymore."
"Oh..."
"Emily."
"Yes, your highness?"
"I want you to be my maid for the Academy and forever be my closest maid."
"Yes, your highness."
Cecilia stood up with a smile and hand Emily a list of things she needs. Emily slowly took it and held it close to her chest.
"Please get me everything on that list and meet me back at 12:00 pm tomorrow, we need to go to the Academy by 3:00 pm."
As the time twiddle away, tomorrow came and Emily came back with Cecilia needs. Cecilia was in her father's office sitting in a chair drinking tea.
"Cecilia, you have your Crest on your belt, right? You have all your needs? Tell me to send you money when you need in fact, here is a huge box of gold!"
Cecilia felt a little overwhelmed as her father handed her the box with a smile. As Xander was in thought he suddenly beamed at the seal on his desk but with a warning.
"Clair, will most likely be there at the exam I sent the school a letter to state that you are the only Crown princess and Clair is just the second princess. This seal must be with you everywhere you go and it is a seal of your identity. I found it in your mother's locked room. Becareful, when Clair returns I'm going to send her to the church." Xander handed the seal directly into Cecilia's hand.
"Yes, father, I will becareful."
As Cecilia left and walked out to the carriage downstairs. She saw Rainier helping the maids load stuff into the carriage.
"Rainier! You are going to the Academy with me?"
"Of, Course. I have to return besides I have to make a speech on behalf of all the royalty and to announce that you are my fiancée. There will be a forum in the entrance that states who is the crown princess and crown prince of each country along with their engagement status but unfortunately some students can't take a hint." Rainier stated as he caught a heavy box and threw into the back of the carriage.
"A forum? That's kind of intresting. I hope things will be easy in the Academy." Cecilia said with a smile as she got in the carriage followed by Rianier.
"Maybe..."
As the leaves in the Academy blew around a figure in a cloak approach the entrance of the Academy. The head-teacher noticed and as she watched the figure step off the carriage.
"Name?"
"Clair Miano Aetos." She said plainly as she look up.
"Are you sure? Can you take off your hoodie." The head teacher stated as she looked at the profile.
"Sure, I will."
Clair took off her cloak as her golden locks fell out dressed elegantly plain. They were longer and her body has grown due to being forced into the coming of age ceremony. Her purple eyes gazed at the instructor hints and tracks of the domineering energy is in them but unfortunately it's not as strong as Cecilia's.
"A royal memeber of the Aetos family arrived."
As Clair sat down in the auditorium with a test in front of her she sat down and waited for her test. As she looked up she saw a trail of silver hair passed her. It was Cecilia in her royal school ceremony clothes for Crowned children.
'Cecilia?! What are you doing her bitch!?! I won't let you outshine me!'
The Dean walked out onto the stage of the auditorium as he snapped his fingers the papers appear in front of everyone.
"Alrighty everyone have a seat you will be tested on your literacy and calculation skills. In order to be a good at your ancestoral craft. You must be good at literacy and calculation it was imperative that your ancestors fought in war with these very same formulas and maths. You may now begin!" The Dean stated as he flipped the hourglass.
An hour passed and the results came out on a magical projection from the Dean's hand.
"Intresting, Crown Princess Cecilia is first followed by her sister. Such a smart duo. please be back by 4:00 pm for the 2nd part of testing."
'Damnit! Cecilia!!' Clair thought as her hand hit her desk.
Clair got up and left as everyone did and stormed to the bathroom as she looked up as a male demon showed it self in the mirror.
"You told me, you would help me cheat...Damien..." Clair stated as her voice quivered from slight pain as her eyes turn red.