"Spirits are made by the goddess' mana, we were made to be this world's guardian. Because of it we are sensitive to the magic that involves the law of nature; such as time reversing"
Wren's mouth opened a little in awe. However...
"He... knows something?!!!" she was so surprised that her mind is full of questions about it and it is the first time she learned something from him. All this time he hid some knowledge from her!
In Cervi's eyes, Wren is eager to hear his explanation. Unaware of the fact that Wren is somehow insulting him and Boaife is chuckling behind them.
"If we interfere with time... think of... uh... bird," Boaife flinched with the word bird.
"Think of that bird died and we turn time before it died. What do you think will happen?"
"The bird... will be alive."
a silence occurred in the room as both of the spirits heave a sigh.
"Yes, that is correct..." he said and another exasperated sigh escaped from his lips. He was already tired after hearing the answer from Wren.
He wondered if she was serious or acting stupid. Her answer was the obvious one, but the correct answer is that they will create another timeline making a butterfly effect. There is a punishment for this especially if they abuse their magic.
Boaife spoke in a mild tone, "There are magics that are taboo. These are what I know so far..."
Altering Reality
Reversing Time
Necromancy
apparently, years back, some people acquired/learned that magic. However these are hardly written about it in the books and because the mages that wield it died early.
"If those were taboo, why did they have it?"
"There are certain conditions that must meet to have Unique magic. One of them has 5% to happen. The person can inherit the unique magic from the same bloodline." Wren's eyes widens at Boaife's words.
It just means the last summoner was her ancestor. That 5% she still got it. Then that means Yessenia's ancestor may also wish for time to reverse.
She eyed the two spirits as if trying to discern whether they have anything to say to her anymore.
Unfortunately, they have no plans to say another thing because of drowsiness hitting their systems due to the effects of the time reverse. They even forgot to tell her that this effect will last at least a month and they will fall asleep for more than 15 hours. The spirits who were affected by this are the ones who were in the human realm.
Another reason why Adara chose to go back to the Spirit realm in case something happened again, Wren can summon her.
Crazily enough both of them fell unconscious on the ground at the same time. Leaving Wren in disbelief.
"Did they purposely do this? Their timing is impeccable." she rolled her eyes and went outside.
A happily leaping and humming girl suddenly stopped when she saw Wren frowning. Her lips twitch in excitement as she runs towards her and jokingly pushes her.
"Yessenia..." Wren breathed as she glared behind her, "What's with the stare huh??"
"You are awake," she said blandly which made Yessenia pout, "It seems like someone is waiting for me not to wake up."
"You misunderstand me." Wren instantly brushes the idea with her poker face as she walks to the dining room.
"How are you feeling?"
Her smile brightened and said, "I am fine!! Mom said your spirit helped me a lot. By the way, you did not see what Azi's face was when I woke up."
after hearing that Yessenia is unconscious and she acquired her unique magic, he was worried to death. After seeing Euphrasia for the first time with that state not long before Yessenia followed her. You could say Azi developed a fear of losing a sibling one day.
"Your brother is really worried about you."
"I know." Yessenia felt happy after seeing Azi's expression, showing his childish side at her after being worried. It is been a long time since she last saw it.
"Anyway, where's Boaife and Cervi??" Wren showed such an annoyed expression as her face turned sour.
"Sleeping. By the way, do not use your unique magic recklessly or better forget you had unique magic at all."
Wren told her about what Cervi said, Yessenia listened carefully as she nodded her head.
"Is that why your spirits sleep? I wonder what the side effects will be if I use it again..." Wren glared at her, "Don't use it. I mean it."
both of the girls don't know what the price is for using such magic and Wren feared it might be her life next time if her magic was being abused. Yessenia is already planning when and where she should use it next, forgetting Wren's advice and not even 20 minutes has passed.
"Don't even think about it." Wren blocked her thoughts as she flicked her forehead.
"Aww... My unique magic is useful you know. If someone made a mistake I can just turn back time!"
Wren grimaced at her, before she could refute it they were interrupted by a loud crashing sound. Followed by shouting and loud thuds and it is near them.
"why do you act like this?!?" It was Laxus voice coming from the hallway.
Yessenia slowly peeks behind the wall, seeing the twins who were staring at each other. One is full of frustration while the other just stares at him blankly.
The maids and servants who were close to them shivered in fright. There were pieces of plate on the ground, the atmosphere was so fierce that even Yessenia trembled. This is the first time they saw the twins fight. They always got along, but ever since the dragon appeared there seems like a wall placed between them.
The people in the mansion doesn't know about it so they thought that they are fighting for something else.
"what are they doing... there?" Wren asked no one, then all of the sudden Laxus grabbed Lexus's robe, pushing him to the wall roughly. One maid yelped in surprise and the other servants were trying to pull off Laxus from Lexus.
The other maid has run to call Lady Patrice since the boys are not listening and don't have a plan to pull away.
Lexus then tilts his head as he looks up at the lights, "I do not understand what you meant, Laxus."
he said nonchalantly as he grabbed his wrists and brushed it away from him which he obliged loosening his grip. Lexus saw how he grit his teeth.
"change your habit. It would be a problem if you keep doing this. I wouldn't like it if someone worries over me."
he added before passing him. The servants then came close to Laxus and checked his body. None of them followed Lexus who has cut over his leg.
the two girls only watched Lexus walk away and Laxus stayed on the spot with his hands clenched and despite his lowering his head, "why are you like this..." He mumbled and clicked his tongue before storming out.
Wren could see the disappointment in both of their eyes. Maybe Lexus is disappointed with himself and the same goes for the other one. Frustrated to add since he doesn't know how to help Lexus.
The dinner passed too quickly and Lexus did not join them. No one asks about him but it is evident to the faces of who witnessed the scene of their gloominess.
The next thing Wren did is bring a basket full of food on her hands for Lexus.
She passed Lexus room, since she knows that he will not be there. Ever since her memories are being clearer each time she recalls memories, there is some part that she knows even though it is not in the book. Like it just by her.
That is, Lexus is different from how she remembered in the book.
"Is it possible he was a transmigrator?" as quickly as it crossed her mind, the quick she also brushed it off.
It was nonsense to think that he was a transmigrator. If he was a transmigrator like her then he can help her avoid the future... she suddenly stops on her tracks as her eyes slowly widening in realization.
"I forgot to try to visit Lady Agatha." her agony repeated in her mind. She felt like something was missing and it was to visit her.
She still doesn't know what to do on how to help the third concubine. However... she is thinking if she could try Adara to heal her.
But she remembered the fact that Zairon hates her right now that he doesn't want to see her.
on the other hand, Prince Zairon is thinking whether Wren hates him or finds him scary as she often finds him avoiding him. He's right on the second thought.
*****
days passed and the whole mansion was once again busy. In the Dining room someone popped confetti as it sprinkled in the air. Everyone greeted in sync,
"Happy Birthday Astreia!"
"Here's my gift for you!" Yessenia laid out a carefully wrapped gift on the table followed by Azi.
"Thanks!" her smile is so wide, but then her eyes wander around the room, "Is my brother not going home?"
Wren jolts as she looks at the window. Earlier...
"Wren your brother's dorm has an anti-magic spell and is heavily locked," Wren covered her face with her palm. It seems that the Academy is deteremined to prevent him fleeing away.
However, this was expected as her brother always finds a way to run away from the academy for the past years that this is nothing to be surprised of an action. She could only expect that he will be here any moment with his usual smile.
"He has good grades and talent. No matter what the headmaster will not allow to escape it on his grasp." still saying this will not bring Caesar home.
Now that Astreia is looking for his brother, her mother spoke softly, "Caesar will come home once he finishes his study, he sent you a present though."
Wren smiled seeing a present being passed to Astreia. It was another doll. It is Wren's turn and her eyes lit up upon unwrapping the gift.
"I will keep your letters here!" she said while hugging the small container.
"I knew it..." she then ran outside of the room
Astreia wants to be the one to handle her gifts. She couldn't let it in the hands of others, not that she doesn't trust them. It was because it was her gift and she deeply treasured it.
"everyday something happens..." Wren swallowed down her saliva as she listened to her mother continue with horror.
"I wonder if after a dragon what will be next~"
It is an ominous and rather scary question. It's as if she was hinting there will be next if they go out.
"Aunt why are we talking this at Astreia's birthday?" Lexus asked with his usual calm voice, the duchess, however smiled as an answer.
"Because you kids surely cause another trouble," Mavis joined the discussion while eating the beef on her plate, "Aunt the trouble we will cause will not make the Empire go in ruins."
"I can see it. If you two were the ones who will cause it." Wren retorts at Laxus. It made Laxus pout and remembered he and Lexus fought a while ago. Though it doesn't seem Lexus minds it.
"Unbelievable, my own cousin thought like we're some catastrophe, enough to Destroy the empire."
"Their pranks are little though..."
Laxus' mood gradually changed with Yessenia's remark, "Exactly! Our prank can't even harm a fly!" Wren gripped the fork tightly as she recalled the horrible prank she suffered.
RECALLING THE 1ST PRANK WHICH IS ABOUT THE GRIFFIN.
Until now it cannot be erased from her memory.
"Laxus don't forget the thing you put on top of my bed." Sneakily, Astreia is beside them, glaring at Laxus.
Not long ago, Astreia caught Laxus' prank. There is something plastered on her bed that made her shriek in terror as she thought it was a ghost that she read before she slept.
unfortunately, she fainted after it. She then holds a grudge over it.
"Uh... yes..." Laxus awkwardly answered as he turned away.
The day went well not until her mother summoned her to tell her something that surprised her.
"A... tea party?"