hehe, I cannot believe that I am 7 years old now. I feel proud because I got taller and I passed some life-threatening parts. Two years have passed since the accident in the East happened, and our life has been peaceful ever since.
That's what I wanted to say.
"Laxus!! Where's my cute Rabi??!??"
while I am sitting here on the veranda of my room, drinking hot chocolate that I heard Yessenia shouts outside. The twins stopped coming to the academy as they do not want to stay there for a long time. Aunt Patrice throws her anger at her sons everyday without fail.
Thanks to them the mansion is as noisy as it can be.
"Kid, did a rabbit come in here?" I shook my head off and he left with Yessenia whom he holds like a sack of potato while flailing on his grasp.
some things do not easily change. For instance, Lexus still calls me Kid and he often hides himself from the crowd. Many maids were curious about Lexus' face especially the new ones. Not even her mother remembers what he looked like.
Even if we tried to remove the hood he just suddenly disappeared into thin air. Not even Cervi can win against that boy, why? It is because Lexus bribes him with food. Meanwhile Laxus, his... language... you can say it never improved.
"shut it, old hag!"
"huh? Who are you calling an old hag?!?!??" yep, that is how a mother and son talk to each other. Which will be followed by ... physical fight. I can say they were really her sons.
During these 2 years that I studied with Aunt Patrice, I found out that she has knowledge in swordmanship as she trained under my father. Maybe the reason she is hot-blooded. However she's more adept in using whip than sword.
"SISTER!" Astreia called me out as soon as she entered my room. Oh my, how adorable. It seems like it was yesterday that she is so small.
especially when she looks like mom, "You talk like an old lady," I glared at Boaife.
also, during the 2 years, Boaife became my personal maid per my mother's request. It is unexpected that she agreed to it. She was also serious about being my maid although at first she doesn't have any knowledge about human work, she is still determined to study. Jemina is the one who teaches her about the ropes in being a maid.
Maybe Cervi is the reason why she decided to work. Cervi also said that their existence should be hidden. The only people who know that they are spirits are my family and Uncle. Both of my spirits are working in the duchy.
"sister, listen to th..." her words are covered with the sound of explosion. At this time it is better to remain ignorant as I do not want to be stressed with it.
I used a repel magic spell in the veranda to prevent the debris and rocks hitting us, "This is the 3rd time they ruined the garden," Boaife said while chewing macarons as she watched Aunt Patrice and Laxus play tag.
"Are they fighting again?" Astreia asked as she cocked her head. She's always late to know about this.
"do not mind them. As you were saying?"
Astreia's eyes soon sparkled as she looked at us, "right! Is brother Caesar coming home for my birthday?"
I bit my tongue, nearly choked by a mere drink. Whoo, I thought the drink would go up to my nose instead of going down.
"You are not giving her answer, Wren." The reason why I am like this is because I remembered in his letter that he was strictly guarded by the academy.
Why? It is simple, all the time he sneaks off and often gets students into the hospital. He's just a ten year old kid and yet... he's sending people to the hospital. My mom doesn't know this yet, the letters sent by the academy indicating about brother's movements are being taken care of by Cervi.
Good thing that the people here have a soft spot for that spirit that they give it to him easily.
"He was bus... well, he might come home," I changed my mind and looked at Boaife who had a horror look on her face, "Do not order me to drag your brother here," she said.
I just thought of it since my sister wants to see him, another loud explosion happened which made me look at the cup of cocoa, it rippled as my face reflects on it.
"They are still at it?" I asked and my little sister peeks on the railings, only to see the garden have many craters now and most of the bushes and flowers were gone as they fought.
I wonder if they are not tired by this repeated routine of theirs.
"I SAID I WILL NOT COMING BACK AT THE ACADEMY!" Laxus shouted and sprint towards Aunt Patrice, you could see how glee Aunt is as she unsheathed her sword. On the other hand, Lexus is on the air as he watches her mother and brother fight, with Yessenia.
'It's also about you Lexus...' i couldn't help but to sigh at them
Yesssenia stares at the garden as she bawls her eyes out. She must think her rabbit was in the garden and probably died after all the explosions happened there.
"Hey, aren't you supposed to be in the academy?" Boaife suddenly asked me, it is natural since I am already 7.
"I will go next year," I said, the reason is... I forgot to enroll as well as my parents. I totally forgot due to extreme relaxation. Since they didn't open up about it I had thought that I will learn under Aunt Patrice.
Yessenia of course, did not enroll. Other than the reason that she wants to be with me in the same year, her mother hasn't come back. Even their father is not here. Well, ever since we can walk we haven't seen his face nor remember him.
If Aunt Mavis nor his father don't come back mother will be the one to handle her application.
"Ah, so you do have a plan," I feel my brows furrowed with her remark as I look at her. Just what does she think of me?
"oh, look sister they are still not finished,"
"idiots do really have infinite energy in their body," I commented and suddenly the clashing of metals ceased as I felt shivers through my body. I feel like there are two pairs gazing at me menacingly.
"You should know that they have keen hearings, enough to hear that remark." Lexus said, he then disappeared as I hear Aunt Patrice threat to me that made me drain
"Homework will be doubled."
I will remember what Lexus said, Boaife snickered, she really enjoys my demise.
Then I sighted Noland with a grim look as he got on his knees on the ground. Probably too surprised to be angry as he is the one who oversees the repair of the garden every time.
"Oh, sorry about that. Take care of it," my Aunt suddenly laughs as he pat Noland on the back and left, Laxus whistled as he got out of Noland's sight
poor butler.
"no wonder Noland wants to retire and leave everything on Erwin,"
"Isn't he 14?" Astreia asks us and I nod, Erwin the boy we took from Count Holton is being trained to be the next butler. Apparently, Noland adopted the boy. He is too young to fill the butler's role. I noticed Boaife's gaze as she said,
"what? Cervi is only 13 and yet you made him your personal knight."
"..." she really knows how to make me shut up and I hate it.
Astreia then left my room shortly. Leaving me and Boaife in the room. A sigh escaped from my lips as I looked at the ceiling. This is much better than looking at the depressing garden.
"..."
"are you still thinking of that dream?" I nod at Boaife.
she knows all of it, even the part where I transmigrate here. Though she doesn't know that this world has predestined order and we are living inside a book. She just thought that my soul came here from another dimension. She says it is possible.
"whatever it is, we are here. If you die, we will return to the spirit realm," she said which worries me most.
later that day, I received a letter from the princes. The timeline is really moving according to the Novel. Since the two imperial princes became close with me they sent me letters from time to time, the letter is often about nonsense things which anger me most.
anyway, today is a different letter. It came from the 1st prince. He wrote that the 3rd concubine, Zairon's mother, has fallen ill. According to the imperial doctors they still haven't found the cause of it. Lately, the concubine has been vomiting blood and sleeps for a long time.
Right now though she was bedridden and weak as they speak.
I burned the paper and fell in deep thought. His mother will die in 2 years and it would also reveal that she's been drinking poison for years. I don't know what kind of poison it is since the symptoms are mild and it took years for the person to finally die.
"You are thinking of putting yourself in danger again," Boaife sighed.
I grinned and said nothing. First, I should find out the type of poison they used and find the culprit. Their main suspect is the Empress, in the empire, the Emperor had 3 concubines before he married the empress. The first two concubines came from another kingdom meanwhile, the third concubine came from a prestigious family of the Empire.
The 1st Concubine died while pregnant with her child. She died during her meal which the maids serve. That is the start where rumors circulate that the empress killed the concubine because of jealousy and threat of having the first child.
Then the empress became pregnant at the same time with the 2nd concubine's announcement of pregnancy. She also died while giving birth prematurely along with her son. Which some say the empress used something to make the concubine to force labor.
These rumors soon stopped when the third concubine did not die and hence, she gave birth to a prince. Soon those rumors will resurface if someone leaks about the thirs concubine's condition.
"hey, Boaife." I called her, seeing her hastily hiding the mont blanc she's eating makes me not to take her seriously.
she coughed and wiped her face with her hand, "what?"
"tomorrow let's go outside. No need for a carriage,"
"alright... wait are we going to walk?" seriously, why is she asking like an idiot?
"we are going to fly" I said.
*****
"young miss, you have to return exactly in 2 hours." Jemina said. It is obvious that she doesn't want me to go out with just Cervi and Boaife.
Yesterday, I walked into the library and I did not find anything about a type of poison that has slow effects on people. Another reason for me to go out. I also have to find a gift for Astreia.
"Don't worry so much Jemina. She have us,"
Jemina smiled before she went out. Leaving with another reminder.
"Capital right?" Boaife asked as she transformed into a big phoenix, both of us ride on it, "yes,"
"Cervi your ride isn't free," and she is starts again to tease Cervi and it always ends up with her being the one most annoyed.
"right," and as usual Cervi did not mind her as he looked straight. I could imagine the face Boa's making right now.
"can I drop him?"and I know that question will be asked sooner.
"... I will not die by just dropping me off at this height," her feathers grow brighter. Obviously she is angry at what he said, "You will not die but it will bring satisfaction to me!"
why does she want to annoy an air-headed kid? Anyway, they did not continue as we landed on an alleyway. I wore my mask, raised my hood to cover my face. Even though many people haven't seen us, our eyes will be their basis, since there is only one family who has purple eyes.
I should check first the stationary store. She loves to write... hmm... I keep looking at the papers being shown here when a staff member came and bowed, "Welcome Little Miss, Can I help you?"
she smiles as I pull out some paper and show it to her, Boaife says, "My master asks what is this made of"
good thing she is quick-witted, the staff eyes beamed as she answered Boaife, "That is made from a rare plant called Myonis Plant, which only grew in certain conditions..."
my head suddenly throbs in digesting the information as far as I can understand it is valuable and very different from the other plants.
"Per 100 papers it will cost you 100,000 gold coins"
"..." It feels like some bad air came between us, the three of us looked at paper and remembered the price she said, "Master the price is our budget for Cervi's meals for 2 months." Boa whispered to me.
I am surprised by the price, but I anticipated it since she said it is made from a rare plant and also cannot be broken by a mere rain.
"You dare scam our lady?" his glare sent me shivers.
"Pardon...?" she is trembling now
"It is the real price... eekk!" nevermind. I never really guess what he is thinking.
"W... what is going on?!" It seems that this is the owner, "I will buy 100 papers and some pens. Don't worry about him, he will not kill her, yet"
she raised an eyebrow and almost ignored her, "..."
"Barrier," she suddenly can't enter from the door as I cast a barrier in it. She looks at me and heave a sigh.
Fortunately, I bought it for 100,000 gold. Boaife doesn't want to pay 200,000 gold for it. The culture shock I experienced is momentarily, besides, my family is wealthy.
"Where are we going to stop next, Wren?" This question is like Boa asking me for food.
"Let's eat first..." their eyes lit up and I was right, "there is a nearest... ouch" I was going to turn around when someone bump into me.
"Sorry... hmmm?" Huh?
Huhhhh? Why is he here? It is just a glimpse, but I swear I saw red eyes.
"is everything okay?" I nod and look back at the kid who was already gone. Maybe I am seeing things because I haven't seen him since the last two years. He has no reason to come here without Sir Theo.
"Wren, aren't we going to eat?"