Upon entering the room decorated by gold flowers hanging on the wall. Ela sat on the other side of the table after being told by Lysia.
Lysia invited her for another time, but this time, she invited her solely for knowing each other.
"How was your day?"
Lysia ask as soon as Ela sat down.
"I'm good."
"Have you had your breakfast? We got eggs and tea. It serve good before having a long day."
"I'm taking up the offer then, don't mind me."
Lysia observe the smooth movement of Ela. Since yesterday, she have been suspicious of her being a puppet. Not because of how she move, but because of her unnatural sight.
It can be said that she was being controlled by another person for the purpose of spying. Number of cases have been found before and it was clear that it can be done with ease.
However, since they are tools or weapons made by magicians, they were made by magic, but that doesn't mean they have magic aura.
Because of the material "Denteria", a material found inside the mines located around the continent, it suck the aura of magic causing the lack of aura foundation.
Thus, the conclusion of which suspecting her as one of the spy tools to infiltrate the kingdom. But what truly question her thought is that, university is the least place to be targeted because of its open state. Infiltrating a neutral place is, not only unreasonable, it is also useless.
"You arrive here early. I thought you wouldn't since I have announced your score."
"Yes, I have to look for my master's name so I have to come early. He's busy after all."
"I see, you're serving a noble?"
"No."
Lysia took a sip and nod after hearing her answer.
Just from that, she can already be sure that she's one of the spy's tool. However, jumping to conclusion with just a simple evidence is never an answer.
"I see. Mind tell me your master's name?"
Lysia once again took a sip. As if the time went slow, the room turn silence as Ela shake her head.
Her petite body made her look like a child with an uneasy feeling. Looking at her, it made Lysia felt the overflowing emotion inside her. The feeling which she extremely adore small things. Humans included.
"No, I don't mind at all."
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"My master's name is..."
Shock struck Lysia upon hearing the name. Because of it, she instantly drop the tea not minding where it land and stand up to move towards where Ela is. There, she hold both of Ela's shoulder which made Jerome panic for a bit.
"M-milady, you're acting inappropriately."
However, as if he's words were not being received by Lysia. Lysia's widen eyes stare intently towards Ela.
"Y-you... What did you said?"
Ela, seems confuse, felt an extremely sense of intimidation. Thus she starts to glare at the woman and tried to free herself from the restraining hands of Lysia.
"You're hurting me, Miss Lysia. Anymore damage inflicted will cause me to act for self defense."
Lysia, not minding what will happen, continue her stance as she keep repeating the words and question.
Where is he?
Hearing repeated words. Ela was fed up and immediately pull something from her pocket.
There, a small rectangular azure piece appear and instantly transform to become a plasma gun which she uses in their adventure with Julius.
"I'm not repeating myself, again. Miss Lysia. Move one step and I will be forced to retaliate."
This time, Jerome have already activated his magics and ready to fire at Ela who have a great amount of blood lust directed towards his master.
"Milady. I suppose you should calm down."
Upon hearing the word of her servant. Lysia realize the situation and immediately back down.
"I-I'm sorry... T-that was extremely rude of me."
She said. But that doesn't help calm the atmosphere because Ela, holding her gun, still aiming at it towards Lysia. And naturally, Jerome aims his magic towards Ela.
"J-Jerome , stand down. Ela, I apologize for my inappropriate behavior."
Ela didn't flinch, still suspicious because of her sudden movement. Thus, she decided to give herself some space.
Lysia accepted this and return to her previous place. Still in a state of shock, Lysia's widen eyes can't seem to focus on one thing.
She need an answer.
That's all she was thinking. Her appetite seems to be gone and exchanged by curiosity.
"W-where is he?"
"I can't tell you."
Lysia, upon hearing the the refusal words of Ela, look at Jerome.
"Can you leave us alone for a moment, please?"
"I don't think so, it's still-"
"It's fine. Nothing will happen."
Jerome gave up and simply nodded before taking his leave. Now, Ela will be able to converse with her with ease without leaking any information.
"You can tell me now."
"I still can't."
"It's okay. Was he outside the planet?"
"Yes."
"I see..."
"How do you know about that?"
Lysia made a small laugh upon hearing the innocent question from Ela.
"Fufu... I know him very well. Of course I know such small thing. It's him after all."
Changed from a bloodlusting person, Ela's expression made a 360 degree turn and question pop up from her mind. Lysia noticed this and understand what's in her mind. And so she decided to once again introduce herself.
"I see you're confused. I'll introduced myself once again, then. My name is Lysia D'etre. Daughter of Aqrus D'etre. And also, formerly known as Charlotte Hapsburg."
"Wha-"
Ela became flustered as she points her trembling hand towards Lysia who introduced herself as Charlotte, Julius's old friend.
Lysia on the other hand expected such reaction and simply nodded as if answering leftover thought that lingers.
In the end, Ela wasn't able to question her since all of her question were answer before they were even made.
"I want to meet him."
It took a moment before the atmosphere inside the room calmed down. Now, the two have gone from getting to know each other, to becoming closer than before.
"I can tell him right now, however, he told me before to not disturb him because of his research."
"Then tell her it's me. All information about this country and this world, I know them all."
Ela hesitated.
She doesn't know what she needs to do.
The one in front of her is his former friend and also his once figure of admiration.
Which means he have feelings for her.
Does that mean she will be left behind? She's already having a hard time communicating to Julius ever since what happen yesterday. Telling him now will surely made a huge gap between them.
However... If it's for the mission, she can't do anything but obey.
It's for the mission and the order from him is absolute.
"I'll try."
Ela close her eyes and focused herself through thoughts communication which made both of them instantly connected.
(Master. It's me.)
(Ela? What is it?)
(Someone wants to meet you here. She said it's urgent.)
(Okay, I'll be there later.)
(Okay.)
"He said he'll be here later. We should go where he will land"
Lysia smile upon hearing the response he made which made her reminisce the past.
He's the same as always. Making a lady wait.
She thought as she nod after taking a sip from her now cold tea. And just like that, the conversation between them became light as they talk about Julius's past experience while she was gone.