It's been a while since I played with Master Merlin. She's usually in her hut in the forest, but she also has a house, given to her by none other than Auntie Amleth. I wanted to laze around and play with Master Merlin together with Fie. Besides, it's been a while since Fie has been together with his other siblings. Which is why
"How did this happen?" [Diana].
"I heard from others that you have been naughty lately. Take this as my lesson. I have been spoiling you a lot lately" [Amleth].
"But you are always busy with your work, it seems like forever since I last played with you..." [Diana]
"That is..." [Amleth]
"Can't help you there, little Amleth" [Merlin]
In one corner of a room, Auntie Amleth has forced me to stand still while holding a number of books above my head. My task is to walk "elegantly" around the four corners of the room until Auntie Amleth is satisfied. This is boring. Really boring. I feel like running away.
This task is so boring. I yawned, and when I did, Aunt Amleth scolded me. Honestly...
"My goodness. You have gone too far this time, little Amleth" [Merlin].
"I HATE YOU!" [Diana]
"Wait! Diana!" [Amleth]
With tears in my eyes, I just grab Fie and run out. She's the worst! All I wanted to do was play with Master Merlin, and yet why am I being punished! In the first place, why is she there! I rambled and rambled and rambled.
"There there..." [Neloufa]
"Can I stay here tonight? I'm sure Auntie Amleth will come to our house to apologize to me... I don't want to see her today..." [Diana]
"Can she Papa? Mama?" [Neloufa]
Neloufa's parents give their okay. I'm so happy! Since we don't have any homework to do, we went to the theater where Neloufa often goes to practice. It's been a while since we last danced and sang together. We both couldn't wait any longer, so we hurried over to the theater.
As usual, we start with Neloufa dancing around. Since the other professional actors, singers and dancers are all on break, we have the whole stage to ourselves. They also encourage us by clapping before we start the show. Since Neloufa is the better singer and dancer than me, she will be the one to do both, and as for me, supporting her with my magic so that she can shine even brighter than the sun is my job, and I just love it.
Neloufa performs a dance similar to the one during the festival when I arrived. It reminds me of the time I spent with Auntie Amleth... No! Concentrate! I have to cover Neloufa's performance. Let me see...
To begin, I make an orb of the seven colors of the rainbow and have it surround Neloufa. The orb shouldn't be too bright to cause Neloufa's eyes to strain, nor should it be too dim and dull. Just the right amount of light should be enough.
Next, special blue fire that's warm and not harmful will surround her feet, so that every step she takes will literally leave a trail of purple fire. It surprises everyone, including Neloufa, but she continues because she trusts me.
When she starts to sing the climax, as usual, I made a mirage of musical notes flying around, and together with my blessing, I made the musical note sound that corresponds to what she's singing, but...
"It doesn't fit well" [Neloufa].
"True. It feels off..." [Diana]
"I wonder why that is?" [Neloufa]
We asked the singer for her opinion, Neloufa sings and I do the same magic again. She gave us her opinion and based on her opinion we worked around it. I am not sure about the terms that are thrown around. Neloufa seems to understand, but with difficulty, and as for me, I am completely lost. They seemed to realized my shortcoming and guided me step by step.
As time goes by, I have noticed that more and more people are coming to see Neloufa's performance, and that motivates us even more. They seem to enjoy it because they're clapping and dancing along. This is fun! This is really fun, and just as we are once again entering the climax
"More! More!
One of the drunkards accidentally throws his beer bottle at us! As I try to shield Neloufa, the bottle stops in mid-air thanks to time magic. I know this mana, it belongs to Aunty Amleth, and I quickly tried to run away.
"Oh no you don't!" [Merlin]
"I knew it! It must be because of Fie!" [Diana]
"Meow" [Fie]
"FIE! YOU TRAITOR!" [Diana]
As I tried my best to escape Master Merlin's deadly embrace, Aunt Amleth slowly approached me. I guess I couldn't escape. I'm sure Master Merlin will just track me down again, and I wouldn't just leave Fie behind. In frustration, I said in a rude manner
"What? Are you going to scold me?" [Diana]
"Diana..." (This is rude, but I'm too scared to intervene) [Neloufa]
"Not really... I just came to apologize" [Amleth]
"As you should..." [Diana]
"..." [Amleth]
"Little Amleth, come now" [Merlin]
"I apologize for being so hard on you today, but know that I only did it for you" [Amleth].
"..." [Diana]
"Little Diana, come now" [Merlin]
"Fine... I'm sorry too... I'll think about my actions" [Diana]
"That's more like it! I don't want my two students to be on each other's toes" [Merlin].
"So Master Merlin taught her long ago!" [Diana]
Master Merlin apologizes to everyone here on behalf of both of us. The others, unsure how to respond, simply nod. I'm sure they're all terrified to see their own queen standing right in front of them.
"Come on now! Auntie Amleth isn't that scary! Even Master Merlin and I can talk to her easily!" [Diana]
I have tried to convince others, but somehow they seem even more afraid. I wonder why.
At the end of the day, Neloufa and I continue to practice while Master Merlin and Auntie Amleth take their seats. I'm sure they're enjoying themselves because they're talking about something important. The barrier Master Merlin erected is hard to crack, but with the help of my blessing, I heard some important parts, namely
(Either Saint Louis or Saintess Rumia will come here... Interesting) [Diana]