Author's Note: The point of view of Duke Roscelto, the brother of the King of Anastelo and Luscia's father. (This is a short side story, so only around 500 - 800 words. Also this happened before the almost 2 year time skip.)
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My name is Greis von Roscelto.
As you can probably guess from my name, I am also a duke. The younger brother of the current king of the Anastelo Kingdom to be exact. I have been doing a lot to help this country, which means that I am currently succeeding at being a good noble.
However, I feel like I have failed as a father. Because of all of the work that I am doing, I have not been able to visit my family in a long time. The last time I saw my daughter was when she had her Appraisal Ceremony.
I have not been able to see her since that time. I wish I was able to be with her as she grows but, my work does not let me go back to visit. That is why, I have tasked my long-time butler, Carros, to keep an eye on her and send me letters that would update me about what is happening with her every month.
I should be getting one such letter today. While I was thinking that, I hear knocking on the nearby window. I open it and a small bird comes inside. This is the messenger kuirto that I use to send messages.
I grab the letter that is attached to its back and open it. I quickly scan the contents of the letter and realize that is pretty short.
'Dear Duke Roscelto,
Your daughter is doing very well in her studies here in Vulcan. In fact, even her teacher, Miss Irene Arctia Zetranos, says that she is quite smart for a child her age. Actually, she has also been able to make a friend, which I thought would be hard, because of her serious and hard-to-approach atmosphere. The child that she has befriended is actually the son and only child of Miss Irene. His name is Alexander Noxien Zetranos. Alex, for short. She seems to expose a hidden side of her, which is very childish, only around him. I believe that the two of them have a sort of unique relationship. That is all I have to report for now.
From Carros'
Oh really.
My daughter, who Carros has always described as being someone who might be alone for the rest of her life, has actually made a friend. Plus, she acts more like a child when she is around him. Carros even goes as far as to say that she has a unique relationship with him.
His name was Alex, correct? According to his last name, he would be the future head of the Zetranos house, which is descended from the prestigious 1st Hero. They seem to have a close relationship, meaning if anything happens to them when they get older, it could become an opportunity.
*Sigh*
"I am already thinking about who my daughter might end up with when I have not even seen her yet in all of these years. What kind of dad am I?"
After whispering that to myself, I put my messenger kuirto into its cage and head to my bed. Today was a long day. I think of one last thing before I sleep.
'I hope you are fine, Luscia.'