Allynna lay on her bed while staring at the chandelier on the ceiling. Her mind is busy digesting Leon's explanations about her birth parents and why she ended up on this island.
She is upset because, at this time, she has not been able to meet them yet. However, hearing that her parents are still alive and have never abandoned her makes her heart delighted. Even now, they are still looking for her. And it is healing the sorrowful feeling that has lingered in her heart for so long.
Now, Allynna would follow Leon's advice. She will focus on school while practicing her superpower once it appears.
Talking about her superpower, Leon promised to be her mentor to cultivate her power to the fullest.
She was excited to know what abilities she would acquire.
Can she read minds like Leon?
How many skills will she magically develop? Is it just one, or could it be more than one?
From the history books she read, the purer the royal blood that flows in the body of the chosen one, the greater the chance that they have more than one ability. Like the emperor, it is said that he has three or even more.
'How about Leon? How many abilities does he have?' She wonders.
Allynna believed Leon could read minds because he could correctly guess what was going through her mind almost all the time.
Knowing this, Allynna tried not to think about anything specific when she was in front of or around him. However, it was arduous because her confidence immediately perished every time she looked into his golden eyes.
...
A knock on the door alerts Allynna.
She wakes up and straightens her clothes before she asks who it is.
"My Lady, This is Lella..."
Allynna was relieved when she heard Lella's voice.
"What is it, Lella..?" She tries hard to act like a true, noble lady.
"My Lady, dinner is ready. I'll take you to the dining room," Lella said while bowing her head.
When Allyna arrived at the dining room, she saw Leon seated at the end of the long table. She immediately went to the chair Geoffrey had prepared and sat on Leon's left side.
She greeted Leon politely before taking her seat. And as usual, he just nodded with his deadpan expression.
"Miss Allynna, you must remember. Breakfast is always at 7 AM and dinner at 7 PM. It would be pleasant if you could be on time." Leon said, then started to eat.
"Yes, Sir. I will remember," Allynna answered him softly.
They are eating in silence.
Allynna tries to enjoy dinner with a dish she has never seen before. She also focuses her thoughts only on the foods in front of her. The grilled meat looks delicious, and when she tastes it, it is rich in flavor and makes her mouth-watering for more. She began to guess the spices used by the chef while chewing her food slowly.
She excitedly wanted to make these dishes. But she became cheerless when she realized she couldn't cook at Leon's mansion.
But deep in her heart, Allynna still hopes she has another chance to cook because every time she cooks, she feels her mind and spirit become at ease, remembering her mom.
'Sir Leon, I hope you allow me to cook in your house. I promise to make a delicious meal for you,' Allynna wondered, knowing that Leon could hear her mind, so she purposely thought that way.
...
Before long, their dinner finished.
"Would you like to walk on the beach, Miss Allynna? It looks amazing even at night." Leon's offer made Allynna raise her head and look at him before she nodded.
She's been wanting to go to the beach ever since. But this noon, she was so absorbed in her thoughts that she forgot to go outside. She just spent her day shutting herself in her room, so she missed the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the beach before sunset.
They walked side by side on a dark beach, with only the moonlight shining on the sky.
Allynna enjoys the moment when the night breeze hits her gently. Leon purposely let her walk before him without speaking to her. She enjoyed it. This is the first time she can stroll on the beach after her parents die.
"It would be nice to swim here," Allynna says to herself. She wouldn't waste her energy talking to Leon because she knew the man rarely responded if she asked.
After they walked for a while, Allynna stopped and looked ahead to the moonlit and calm sea. In her mind, she suddenly thinks about a list of questions that she wants to ask him. She glanced at him.
Leon also stopped his step and now stood not too far from her.
"Sir Leon, may I ask you something?"
He glanced at her without saying a word, but he nodded.
"How old are you?"
Leon raises his eyebrow as if confused by this girl's question. How could she ask such an unimportant thing? For immortals like them, age was not something to think about. Because they will live forever, so no one will ever question it.
"Did you read your historical book, Miss Allynna?" Leon didn't answer her curiosity but asked her instead.
Allynna was taken aback.
"What's wrong? Shouldn't I also ask about age?"
Leon turned his face away from hers and looked back at the dark sea before him. He thought this girl needed a tutor to teach her about the royal family and the chosen one. She knows nothing.
Allynna tongue ties again, facing Leon's muted state. She set aside her intention to ask him and followed him to stare at the sea far ahead. They stood side by side in silence until Allynna felt a coat landed on her.
She immediately looked at him, who was now staring at her in the eyes.
"S-Sir Leon—" Allynna felt the sound of her heartbeat increase when their eyes met.