Luzbel, after his exciting day at the amphitheater and his decision to join the Interventus Celestis Brigade, finally arrived home. He headed straight to his room, feeling the accumulated fatigue in his body and the need for a quiet moment.
However, as he approached his room, his ears caught the notes of a beautiful piano sonata filling the hallways. The melody immediately captivated him, arousing his curiosity and desire to discover its origin.
Following the sound, Luzbel entered an illuminated corridor and arrived at a room with an open door. And there, in front of a majestic piano, stood Morrigan. The image stunned him, unable to take his eyes off her.
Morrigan, dressed in an elegant black dress with her hair in a ponytail, sat gracefully in front of the instrument. Luzbel was mesmerized by the combination of her childlike beauty and the melody flowing from her fingers. It was a magical moment, an image that would be etched in Luzbel's memory forever.
Suddenly, Morrigan sensed Luzbel's gaze upon her. At first, she felt shy, but then she gathered her courage and approached him. She stopped the music and stood in front of him, with an expression of curiosity and shyness.
Their eyes met, and Morrigan gave him a beautiful, childlike smile. In a sweet voice, she said, "Luzbel, now that you will be living in this house, we should get along well." Luzbel, still fascinated by the girl and her charm, nodded in agreement.
Happiness flashed across Morrigan's face as she suggested, "How would you like to spend the afternoon with me?" Luzbel, still captivated by her beauty, nodded again, without hesitation.
Just then, however, Luzbel felt a slight peck on the head. It was Ember, his loyal companion and friend, waiting to share the afternoon with him, as they usually did. But Luzbel, immersed in Morrigan's magnetism, ignored the little creature, which made her angry and made her fly away, invisible to the eyes of the others.
Luzbel, not giving it too much importance, knew that Ember would return when she calmed down to sleep in her bed, as she always did. In the meantime, Morrigan, full of enthusiasm, proposed a guided tour of the house.
Luzbel nodded again, letting himself be led by Morrigan's hand, who led him through the corridors of the huge mansion. As they explored together, Luzbel realized that there were more secrets and wonders to discover in that huge mansion.
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After going through every corner of the imposing mansion, exploring its many rooms, halls, library and kitchen, Luzbel and Morrigan ended their tour at the stables. Upon arrival, a special joy could be perceived in Morrigan, evidencing that this was her favorite part of the house.
Inside the stable, magical beasts of all kinds were to be found. However, there were two creatures that stood out above the rest. They were horses with feathered wings on their backs, whose bodies were caressed by waves of wind mana. There were also wolves, twice the size of the ones Luzbel had seen in the village forest.
Intrigued, Luzbel could not help but ask, "What kind of magical beasts are these?" He looked at Morrigan, searching for answers.
Morrigan, with a confused expression on her face, replied, "You really don't know?". Luzbel shook his head, prompting Morrigan to share her knowledge.
With surprise, Morrigan explained, "These are pegasi and direwolves, Mutant rank beasts. Pegasi are similar to horses, but they have wings and a great command of air mana, allowing them to fly. They are perfect mounts. On the other hand, direwolves are like guard dogs, but twice the size and with a powerful howl, allowing us to use them as guards in our home."
Luzbel, amazed by the information, asked another question, "What is Mutado's rank?". Morrigan, once again surprised by Luzbel's lack of knowledge, decided to impart a lesson.
With a teacher's posture, Morrigan explained, "Magical beasts, like us, have different ranks. The ranks are as follows:
1. Elemental Level: Beasts with mild mana control.
2. Mutated Level: Beasts that have undergone mutations and have differentiated themselves from normal animals.
3. Arcane Level: Beasts with a high mastery of mana and the ability to cast spells.
4. Sage Level: Beasts that have begun to develop an intelligence comparable to intelligent races.
5. Ancient Level: Beasts capable of changing their shape and adapting to a humanoid form.
6. Legendary Level: Beasts of enormous power, capable of threatening an entire country.
7. Transcendent Level: Beasts on the edge of mortal power, with the ability to unleash the destruction of a continent."
Morrigan's explanation of the ranks of magical beasts left Luzbel perplexed, especially not knowing how to rank his companion Ember. However, he decided to leave that thought for later and focus on the present moment.
At the end of her explanation, Morrigan reached over to pet a beautiful white Pegasus, but the creature snorted and pulled away. A pout appeared on Morrigan's face, and she looked sad as she said, "Ever since I was a little girl, I've always loved magical beasts, but for some reason, everyone I try to approach despises me."
Luzbel, seeing the distressed expression on the girl's face, decided to take matters into his own hands. He approached the Pegasus and, to his surprise, the creature was thrilled to feel him and became affectionate, bowing its head for Luzbel to caress it.
Wasting no time, Luzbel took Morrigan's hand and placed it on the animal's head, just below his own. At first, the Pegasus showed resistance, but as she also felt Luzbel's hand, she allowed the contact.
Morrigan was finally able to touch the Pegasus that had rejected her for years, and her face broke into the brightest, most beautiful smile Luzbel had ever seen. For a while, he was dumbfounded, until a brilliant idea crossed his mind.
Without giving him time to react, Luzbel lifted Morrigan in his arms and mounted her on the Pegasus, climbing in behind himself. Although the Pegasus initially showed displeasure, as he felt Luzbel riding him, he was filled with joy.
With a deft heel to the animal's stomach, it began to trot around the stable. After going outside, they galloped a short distance until the horse stopped touching the ground. It opened its mighty wings and, with wind manna enveloping its legs, began to gallop through the sky.
Morrigan let out a small cry, which was drowned out by the wind, and leaned back against Luzbel's chest. After the intense take-off, the flight became serene and peaceful. As they flew gently through the sky, Luzbel gave Morrigan time to take it all in and calm down.
Once Morrigan calmed down, she was able to appreciate the wonderful views from her position in the sky.
From the heights, Arx Regni was revealed in all its splendorous grandeur. Its cobblestone streets, towering towers and ramparts glittered in the sunlight. The city was a hustle and bustle of activity, with its inhabitants coming and going about their daily lives.
The view of the green meadow surrounding the city was equally impressive. A blanket of lush vegetation stretched as far as the eye could see, filling the landscape with life and color. It was a fascinating contrast to the imposing architecture of Arx Regni, a perfect combination of nature and civilization.
Morrigan, wrapped in the safety of Luzbel's arms and the cool breeze of flight, let herself be carried away by the emotion of the moment. Every second seemed eternal as she enjoyed this unique experience. She closed her eyes for a moment, recording in her memory the sensation of freedom and the beauty of the world stretching out beneath them.
He undoubtedly experienced a memory that would remain etched in his memory forever.
In a soft voice full of gratitude, Morrigan said, "Thank you."
At those words, Luzbel could only smile. The connection between them was strengthened in that magical moment in the sky, where they shared the flight with the majestic Pegasus. The wind caressed their faces and enveloped them in a feeling of absolute freedom.