Ray listened attentively to Alex's story. He felt sympathy for Alex, but at the same time, he realized that it was just a waste of time.
I know this conversation is completely useless. But at least I will hold my words and try to listen
Princess Elaina approached the commotion created by Harry and Jimmy. Unbeknownst to them, they had become the center of attention for the people around them. Although they were quite far from the people around them, the shouts and emotions coming from Harry and Jimmy echoed in the surroundings, making the people curious about the noise.
"What are you guys arguing about?" Princess Elaina asked.
Upon hearing Princess Elaina's voice, Harry and Jimmy fell silent. They looked around and finally realized that they had gone too far in their argument.
Jimmy, with a smile on his face, answered, "Um... We were arguing about something. It's not important, sorry."
Princess Elaina sharpened her gaze at Jimmy and Harry, making them feel like they couldn't hide anything anymore.
But contrary to what they thought, Princess Elaina suddenly smiled at them and said, "Alright then, but don't do it again."
Jimmy and Harry felt relieved, knowing that their conversation was still unknown to anyone other than Harry, Jimmy, Ray, and Alex.
After Princess Elaina finished advising Jimmy and Harry, she walked towards Alex and stared sharply at her personal guard.
Ray, who witnessed this right next to Alex, could only wonder.
That expression... It's not the face of a weak girl. Why is she acting so firm?
Is this the same princess I knew before? Where is the princess who used to be a burden to me at that time...
Did I underestimate her? To the point that I didn't know this side of her.
Suddenly, Alex, who was right next to Ray, said to Princess Elaina, "It seems there's no point in hiding it anymore."
Princess Elaina smiled and said, "You're right, now tell me what the five of you were talking about earlier."
Ray panicked and reflexively tried to change the subject, "Um... We were really..."
Unfortunately, Alex patted Ray's shoulder and shook her head.
"Ray, you can't lie in front of Princess Elaina. Princess Elaina is a pure girl who has been directly blessed by the gods with her abilities."
"What do you mean?"
Princess Elaina approached Ray and stood right in front of him.
"Mr. Ray, if you don't believe it, you can test it directly with me."
"I'm not doubting Miss Elaina. It's just that, what ability is it?"
"Oh, that... Now look into my left eye."
Ray looked carefully and realized that Princess Elaina's left eye slowly changed from sky blue to pink.
"What is this?"
"This is the side effect of the skill I obtained from the gods after serving them since birth. Every holy girl from a church who reaches the age of 15 is given a blessing from the gods as a gift."
Ray pondered a bit, shocked by the new information he received. It made him realize that there were still many things he didn't fully understand. Moreover, he realized that he was just a stranger thrown into another world without any preparation.
Amidst his thoughts, he suddenly noticed something odd about all the explanations given by Princess Elaina.
"Miss Elaina... Aren't you a princess? As far as I know from playing RPG games and reading fantasy novels, I have never heard of a princess being raised in a church and suddenly becoming a princess."
A sad expression appeared on Princess Elaina's face, making Ray regret asking about it.
"I didn't force her if you don't want to tell me the reason. It's better if we..." Ray's words were cut off by Princess Elaina, who suddenly spoke.
"No... It's okay, Ray. I will answer it."
"If you're okay with it, please go ahead."
"It was my mother's wish. I have been serving and living in the church since birth, all because of my mother. After turning 15, I was transferred from the church and given a mansion as my own. Do you understand now?"
"Yeah."
Although Ray realized that there were many stories still hidden from him, he chose to remain silent without asking anything further. Even though Ray understood that Princess Elaina was hiding something from him, seeing her sad expression made Ray hesitant to ask further.
"Princess, can you talk to me for a moment?"
Princess Elaina was slightly surprised and quickly glanced at Alex. Alex, understanding the meaning of the look, immediately moved away from Princess Elaina and Ray, approaching Jimmy and Harry who had gathered with other students being directed to their respective private rooms. Leaving Princess Elaina and Ray alone in the room with two guards standing at the entrance.
"So... What do you want to ask me,Mr. Ray?"
"Can you stop calling me by an honorific name? Just call me Ray. And tell Alex to call me without honorifics too."
"Why don't you talk to her directly?"
"I see that Alex is someone firm and disciplined. I doubt she will listen to me. But if you talk to her, maybe she will agree."
Princess Elaina smiled.
"Alright... I'll try. By the way, I'm sure you didn't just want to say that, right? To me?"
"Yeah, you're right... I want you to explain to me how to awaken the power of the heroes. I mean, the abilities of my friends.
Every hero summoned to this world must be given something special, right? Otherwise, it would be impossible for a hero from another world to be someone more special than an ordinary person."
"Your thinking is sharp and quick. But... why are you in such a hurry? I planned to do it with you and your friends tomorrow. Besides, it's getting dark soon."
Ray was slightly surprised to hear that.
What do you mean it's getting dark soon?
That means I only have a little time left?
Ray panicked a bit, and his tone suddenly became high. He shouted, "We don't have time anymore. I want everyone to activate their abilities before dinner time. If not... If not..."
Princess Elaina was shocked and confused by Ray's sudden panic and urgency. It made her curious, and she asked, "mr. Ray, calm down first. Can you tell me what happened?"
No... This is not the time... I've been wasting time because I always doubt myself. I haven't done anything useful at all except talking about useless things.
Actually... what am I doing right now?...