I am- Of course, you already know who I am.
The match with Lord Douglas ended without any problems or so I thought...
" How did you do that? Did you use any sacrifices? Is your body made of steel? "
" I didn't use any sacrifices and certainly am not made of steel or anything besides human flesh. "
The one asking me a bunch of questions right now is the problem itself, Vale. We're currently in a cafe-like section of the castle. There are several tables but are currently empty. I presume this area is for noble visitors who come to visit the King or Queen.
" I got it. "
" What? "
" It must be a high aptitude magic barrier! "
His eyes start gleaming. No, don't do that.
" Maybe. "
" How did you get it- "
" Ahem. "
The voice that cut off Vale's endless interrogation is Rina who is sitting at the table with us.
" Can you stop questioning Asher and just start eating? "
" Y-Yes, of course. That I will do. "
Vale seem flustered about the fact that he got too worked up and forgot to eat his meal. I swear I don't know what's with this kid. Just earlier he wanted to throw me off the stage and take Rina away. Now he's clinging to me like we're best friends.
" By the way, Rina. "
" What is it? "
" Your father and Prince Vale are up for the next round, right? "
" Oh, just call me Vale. "
Seriously...
" Yes, the match should start after the lunch break. "
" May I ask what's your father's magic attribute? "
" Father uses dark magic, why do you ask? "
" Nothing. "
' What's wrong? '
I'm just wondering how Rina got her light magic.
' Gacha. '
No good. This God is no good...
' Ha?! But it's really just gacha! '
" No matter what, Father will not lose against someone weak like Vale. " Rina said.
" I'm not weak! "
" Yes, you are. "
" I'm not! "
" You are! "
While eating and listening to their exchange, I saw my parents passing by the entrance of the room.
" Father! "
Rina called out to my dad.
" Ah, the princess calling me father is a bit too much. "
Father said awkwardly laughing while bringing mom on her wheelchair towards us.
" Mother, how do you feel? " I asked mom.
" I'm fine. We're taking a break from the tour. This castle is really huge. "
It may seem like she's complaining about being tired but if you look at her face you can see that she's enjoying herself.
" So I heard that my daughter defeated Lord Forsberg. " Dad said.
" Yes! Asher knocked out Lord Douglas in one shot! "
Rina pointed a finger gun at me.
" She was like ' Bang! ' "
Uhhh...
" Hngh! I got shot! "
Acting like I got shot by her finger gun I leaned my back on the chair, lifeless as I can be.
They all laughed and giggled at my playful act. All of them except Vale.
" Wait... daughter? Asher? "
" Oh, Prince Vale. Forgive my rudeness, I am Asher's father, Roy and this is my wife, Liza. "
" YOU'RE A GIRL?! "
Vale shouted to my face.
" Now I understand! Y-You thought Asher is a guy! " Rina said teasingly and laughed at Vale.
" O-Of course not! Forget it, I'm done eating! "
" Let's all head back to the field now then. " Rina announced.
" You guys can go first. " I said. " I want to take a walk alone. "
" Is something wrong? " Rina asked.
" No, I just think I've eaten too much. "
I glanced over Vale who's somewhat sad about something.
" Good luck on your match. "
With that said, I left the group.
- - - -
" Dark Magic huh... "
' What are you up to? '
" Feeding my curiosity. "
I headed to the floor where King Albert's " workshop " is located. But unfortunately, it is now locked.
" The king is hiding something... "
' Doesn't that go with all of us? '
" Can't you feel it? There's a very ominous aura coming from this room... "
' Would you like to sneak in? '
I nodded.
In a blink of an eye, I got teleported inside the room but the lights are off.
I walked near the wall in search of a light switch and I can't believe what I saw the moment the lights turned on.
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[ To Be Continued ]
I finally updated this...huh.