I slowly regain my consciousness as I heard the sound of my breathing. What happened to me? Why did I passed out that time? I clearly remembered that I did nothing to Maximilien that time so why did I lost consciousness?
Ah, it's really frustrating!
"Miss is finally awake!" I was surprised by Lina's cry
I looked around and saw many people in front of me.
And even more surprised when people suddenly came here. Annoying...
"My daughter!"
I suddenly smiled when I saw mom. Maybe she was very worried about me.
"I'm glad that you're safe," she cupped my face and I can see her worried expression.
I hugged her so I can say that I'm okay.
"It must be tough for you," I was startled when father suddenly spoke
Why is he here? I doubt that he cares about me. An unknown person is also here, Neron and Arthur, and seriously, Max? Forget it, as long as Mother, and the others are here it made me happy.
"What happened to me?" I asked
"I believe that you had just awaken your magic, Miss," said the light-blue haired middle aged man.
"And you are?"
He started to bow to me and pay respect.
"I'm the Imperial magician, you can call me Letto, my lady. I was ordered by the emperor to heal you but I found out that you had just awaken your magic," he answered.
Awaken my magic? That's absurd, I didn't have any magic in my past life. Only Ivellina has magic, and she inherited the magic of Lascena family, the bloodlust eyes.
Our red eyes is the proof that we are a Lacsena. Our eyes will beam and create a dark and eerie aura that can intimidate people just by looking at them. The inheritor of the magic of our eyes will passed by each generations. Father is the one who inherit the bloodlust eyes and he is a manipulator.
The function of the eyes will determine by a sequence: Ze, In, Pi, and Mon. Ze is the ability to see everything inside 300 meter radius. It can also zoom in everything like a microscope. In is the ability to see things even though it was covered or kept in a box. It is used to see-through objects that are not seen. For example, you can use In to see what's inside the box. Next is Pi, Pi is an ability of a pictographic memory. It's an ability to clearly recall the scenery in one's mind and can even draw a whole art just by looking at it in one second. Its user's memory didn't last as long as he lives. And lastly, the Mon. Mon is the ability to manipulate other people's mind just by looking at their eyes, it was the very dangerous yet powerful ability of our eyes.
Lascena who inherit the Mon ability had a hard time to properly use it. Some of them died because the power backfired in them. They lost their sanity because they didn't properly controlled their power. But Father was one of those who succeeded in controlling it, I heard a rumour before that he first undergo harsh trainings and tortures in order to master the ability.
I can't possibly inherit the bloodlust eyes, this generation will be the ability of Ze, it's pretty good ability. But what magic do I have?
"You are a spell caster, my lady," the Letto said.
Everyone in the room gasps on what they heard. Wtf, I'm really a witch! This is bad...
"Tha-That's impossible!" Arthur gasped in shock
Huh? What's impossible?
"Didn't a spellcasters is rare magicians, how can you tell?" asked father
Father is surprised too. Why the hell did I become a spellcaster? No matter what you call it, it is always thought as witches. Whyyyyy??
"She's responsible for the curse she made to Maximilien and also by removing the curse. I can see a trace of young lady's magic in him. The proof is, once a spellcaster is bestowed a spell and wishes to undo it, it will cost more Mana than the casting a spell itself. " explained Letto
So it means.... sh*t, the curse is real and removal of the curse is real! I can't believe I was tricked by my own acting! I really didn't know that I have that magic. Argh, that Maximilien bastard really...
"Me and Neron was the witness of the curse's removal. We really didn't know that she will use a real curse upon him, I usually thought that it was a simple words curse that can be removed by taking back the words," Arthur starts to scratch his nape.
So these guys knew my acting all along, waahh it's embarrassing!
"Will she be alright with her current state?" mom questioned.
"Yes, Duchess. She is fully recovered and I can say that her Mana is stable right now. She will soon discover the true power of her magic herself and I recommend that you should have her a teacher to teach her how to control her magic. She's still young but her magic has already awaken, you should not waste the time. The young lady seems to be a genius."
Me a genius? No way... There wasn't an event like this in my past life how did this happen?
"No need for seeking a teacher.."
We were shocked when my mom suddenly spoke.
"I will teach her myself. I am currently a Duchess in Lascena house but I'm a former war general in my country when I was not yet married. I can't trust my daughter in someone I don't know. " said mom in a serious expression
Woah... How could I forgot? Father was clearly a stronghold of the army but my mom is also a general that leads the army! So it means that she's strong!
"Aunt, your the modest!" Teased Neron.
"Oh you think so?" Mom replied with a smile.
I smiled when I saw Neron and Arthur getting along with my mother. They seemed close to each other and it made me happy.
"Very well, I should report this to his majesty," uttered Leto while taking a bow and then left the room.
"I'm counting on you, Leighny. Please take care of Adel. I'm going now," the duke said coldly and then left the place.
Mom seemed to be happy because the duke is treating her nice. Because of this, I'm happy too. But mom, it's only temporary when the time comes, I'll explain everything to you.
"Oh by the way, Prince Alexis is here. He's in the guest hall, right now." said Arthur.
"Someone is really worried about you," Neron winked at me.
Alexis? Worried? Bullsh*t! I clearly remembered when I was trying to walk close to him, he runs. That bastard really treating me like a germs or something!
"Fine, I'll go and meet him." I said.
I slowly stood up from laying down in bed. I hugged mom and Lina and then exchange goodbyes. I will talk to mom later after I deal with Alexis. I need to cast him out of my life.
We're proceeding to the guest hall and while walking, I noticed Max is following us.
"Why is that guy following us?" I said in irritated tone.
"Oh this guy? This guy already offered his life to you. It's his job to secure your safety." Neron replied.
I don't know what happened while I was unconscious, he must be crying and pleading to compensate my life because of what happened. Poor, Maximilien.
"But doesn't he a general's son? What if they found out?" I said.
"Maximilien was the second son of Ferrel family and I believe that they are willing to give their son as your personal guard when he already come of age. There's no greater honor they will achieve when their son will be the knight if the future queen." Arthur replied.
Queen my ass, I won't marry Alexis!
Max looks like a kind man but have a weak mind. Besides, he wasn't that bad, he has the looks. But I doubt that he is strong, his emotional state proves it. I don't want him to follow me around, he have to wait until he's already an adult.
"Brother Neron and brother Arthur is enough for me. I don't need him now, he will began his duty when he's already a knight." I said in serious tone.
"Y-Yes... " mumbled Arthur.
"So that's it.. " added Neron.
I looked back when I noticed that their words are stuttering. As I turn my head, I saw them blushing. What is the problem with them?
"You hear that, Maximilien? She only need her brothers, you doesn't belong here!" Neron teased.
Whatever..
Soon, we already reached the guest hall and saw Alexis sitting on the couch while sipping tea. He noticed our presence and we exchange greetings.
"What brings you here?" I asked coldly.
"I came here to check you. Are you okay? " Alexis said as he stood up in his seat. He would have touch me but I swayed his hands away.
"Yes, nothing to worry about. I just awaken my powers that's why I passes out"
"Really, that's a relief," he replied and then sit in the coach again.
Why is he acting like he cared for me at all?
"Where's Achyls?" I asked.
He suddenly spit the tea in surprise. My cousins are also surprised on what I asked.
"Why are you asking for my brother?" he asked after coughing.
"Why would I tell you?"
"You.. " he turned down his head and clench his fists.
"Adel, it's me! Why do you changed? Why do you suddenly ignoring me?" His voice echoed around the hall because he yelled.
His emotions are eating him up and I can say that he's really mad. I was surprised when he suddenly grab my hand and his grip is so strong that it could break my arms.
"I'm a prince! And you are destined to be with me! You are my future wife so why are you being so unreasonable?!"
Soon after Alexis grab my arm, Neron and Arthur pick up their swords and pointed it to the Alexis's neck. Their attitude is scary and their aura is intimidating.
"Prince, don't go overboard," Neron stared at Alexis.
But the prince's knights also point their swords to Neron and Arthur's neck.
"Bring down your weapons!" I command.
A power of mine suddenly released from my body and all who had pointed their swords drop their swords because of my spell. I looked at Alexis with a serious eyes.
"Yes you are a prince but that doesn't mean that my life belongs to you, Alexis. I changed? Haha..."
I looked deep into the boy's eyes enough to let him drowned by my emotions.
"... you're kidding right? The moment that you suddenly ignores me and throw me away, you already treat me as an outsider. And now that I'm not bothering you anymore, you still blaming the fault to me?"
He seemed to be strike down by the words that I've said.
"Did you forgot that you banned me from entering the castle just because I wanted to see you? No, forget it. I really hate you, Alexis. Please don't let me see your face again, leave."
"Adel.. Forgive me.. I really didn't know--"
"Prove to me that you're really sorry. I don't believe in mere words. " I said.
"Yes, I will prove myself to you Adel. Just you wait. I'll bring you back to me," he said and I can see the guilt in his eyes. Then that was his last words until he finally left the mansion.
Bring me back to him, huh? Let's see if you will swallow your words when you met Ivellina. You once promised me that you will stay by my side and marry me when we were still a child but you ended up dumping me and killing me. I'll never forget the things you've done to me in the past life.