"Why do you keep acting weak?"
"What do you mean? I am not acting. But I am sad that you called me weak"
Just like that I brushed away Alice's question. Why do I keep acting weak? Why do I hide my powers? At first if anyone asked me this question, I would simply say that it is to stay low key that you can avoid lot of troubles. But the truth to be said, I don't really know. Something is preventing me from using my powers. Like a memory or something. When ever I have the thought of going all out, it prevents me from doing so. I can't remember what it is. A feeling if I use my powers to the fullest I will lose something precious. Maybe avoiding attention and staying low key is the excuse that my come up with to deny that unknown feeling. Or am I just overthinking everything again?
What ever, lets leave it to the side for now. I feel more exhausted thinking about it.
"All young talents of the academy who are gathered here!!!"
Principle Orion announced to the whole crowd who where gathered at the huge hall once again on the last day of the selection matches.
"Since the matches already finished and six talented gems got selected to be our represents, we shall move to the last part of the tournament"
I forgot. There is still that troublesome thing too…
"To find out the strongest of all!!!….."
When he said that a huge uproar could be heard. I guess it is the most exiting event. Since I got selected, it would be fine even if I lost right?
"The matches will be held at the capital tomorrow, so be prepared!!!"
An event that author made so everyone could understand the real power of those six. As they were all important roles in the novel. But the most troublesome thing was even the king will visit to spectate their matches as they are also representing the kingdom.
"It will be fun, I guess"
I only laugh awkwardly hearing Alice's comment.
"You are acting wired again"
She said and walked away.
Since the program was over and everyone began to disperse, I also strode away from the hall thinking about tomorrows troublesome event.
......….
The sun rise at the peak of the eastern mountain ranges again, and to say this place seem unusual than everyday, continues steps of the boots were echoing from all over the town.
"It's lively.."
Alice looked out through the small window of my carriage. She was sitting right opposite to me.
"…"
"What?"
She asked in confusion seeing my puzzled expression.
"Don't you have your own transport? How did your guards even agreed to sent you with me?"
"Sigh….like I said Lon, you are too disappointing"
There is her answer again. Without touching anywhere she dodges that question.
"And why do you even complain? You were just staring in to my eyes the whole way from the academy to the capital"
"…"
"Ahem….look the venue is really huge!!"
With a playful smile, she also looked at the huge stadium infront. Then the carriage finally stopped and we stepped out.
"Ah…Lon!! You are finally here?"
"What the!!"
I was shocked more than being surprised by seeing my family here.
"Why are you guys here?"
"Is that how you talk to your mother Lon?"
My mother already began to scold me. Well, it was mostly their fault for surprising me like that. I even forgot the basic manners from the shock.
"Forgive me mother, why are you guys here?"
I asked with a light tone this time.
"What do you mean? Our son is doing something commendable in his entire life for the first time. How can we not be here?"
"…"
It was my father, the great Duke who just insulted me like that.
"Pfft…'
Every once attention was turned towards her hearing that light chuckle. Alice, even you?
I felt very offended now.
"Your grace…."
Alice lowered her head giving my parents a slight bow.
"Alice… you don't have to be that formal with us"
My mother said walking closer to her and then taking her hand.
Don't have to be this formal? What do you mean? She was another countries princess. So of course she have to be formal while addressing nobles. I am really confused.
"Mother, you knew her before?"
"What? Why wouldn't I know my future daughter in law?"
"Huh???"
"What?, you accompanied her without knowing she was your fiancé?"