"ah-!! is that so!? In that case~ wait a minute!!"The young miss quickly turns around and retrieves something from the front desk. Her lips turn to a wide grin as she comes back to Leon and presents it to him."here you go.""this?""Sir Daniel result along with palace entry pass."Leon takes a cube-like thing and an ID-like thing that on that young miss's hand. He observes these two things curiously before putting them inside his pocket."Thank you. ""you're welcome. But, don't you want to see the result first, sir?""well... I got the palace card... so I probably pass, right?""yes, you're right Sir. but - ah!! sir, before I forget... when would you like to go to the Royal library?""hmm, tomorrow morning was my plan.""Tomorrow? in that case, I will inform the palace right away about this. Hope you had a nice day, sir."Bow that misses to him. Leon thus did the same while replying to her."Yeah, you too."He then left the library as that miss went back to her job. When he went ou
In the eyes of Noxin And others, Leon was their young master who never put any high credit on himself.And since childhood, they saw him often be hard on himself. But not on others. Of course, when he teaches his servant the sword, he will be a little strict. And he can be very stubborn. But that doesn't negate how big a heart this young master has.'Not only is he a nice person... He has never been proud of himself or arrogant. How perfect can our young master want to be??'In the first place, does his young master really want to be such a man?'no, I don't think so.'For Noxin, it's not that his young master wants to be perfect, it's just that he was born with such an angelic nature.'oh, our young master... Could it be that you are an angel who fell from heaven and came down to earth?'Sometimes he was convinced that was the case. if not, how could his young master be so far from possessing the evil nature of humans?'especially his face!! How could that be the face of a normal hum
"no- wait, can't you guys stop joking??""hmm?? did~ it look like a joke to you??"'nope, it's not. But I hope you did!!'"That's weird~ we didn't act like that. Isn't it, honey?"'oh, lord...'"yes~ that's true."'they turned weird!!!'Leon's family looks at each other while saying so with a look like they don't understand which part of their words looks like a joke to him before turning back and staring at him. On the other hand, Leon's inside was screaming in danger about this whole situation.He didn't know how they turn out this way,'what should I do with them!? how should I change them back?'And what can he do now? Even so, he does know that he shouldn't be all panicking.'Instead, let's act calm. Nothing will change even if I act crazy.'That's why he then takes a deep breath before quickly saying,"Whatever, I will just speak my mind, for now, so listen. I don't plan to officially announce myself to the public.""What?-""what's that suppose-""my son-""As I say, I didn't w
The prince says,"you do know your act is quite rude, right?""so what? do you want war with Frontis?""hoo ~ are you seriously declaring that against me? just because of -""my brother is not some kind of a joke. If someone insults him or hurts him in any way, you know yourself that they won't be left unscathed, right?""well... huu* right... that's how you always be... since our first meeting and that's also the reason why I like you."'though it's also why I didn't want him as my enemy.'Zedd shakes his head while closing his eyes at that thought. His grey hair swayed following that shake. His eye then opens back showing their green colour and his pink lips curved into a slight smile.He continues on says,"So i guess, I will apologize first for my remark, huh?""Whatever. I'm sorry too for being emotional.""right, you brat!! you always like this when it comes to your brother. Really... i just don't get why you like him so much. don't you always say that he ignores you throughout
That's when a tragedy happens.The moment the door was opened. The guy came in unhesitatingly. But he was not alone, there were two more with him enter. Luis that feels weird about that now, could only stare at them, full of confusion before asking,The guy lies through his teeth, believing that Luis would fall for it.That is what the guy probably thought. But that wasn't it. Luis isn't a fool. He may be innocent. Even so, he could still clearly find this situation is not like what it is stated.<'cause if the gift was that big- why there's no gift they bring!!!'.He clearly saw them enter, but the problem with that guy's statement is that he said the gift was big but didn't bring it with him. They all enter empty-handed. That's why he knows that the guy was lying.<'th-then... what should I do? is this guy really who my brother sent
Luis turns around, shouting more for help until his voice was almost gone. But in that death of night, it seems like nobody will come to them as though the whole mansion is in deep slumber. Luis was in despair. He felt like a thing like this had happened before. His scream wasn't heard. That's when it happens. pat* Somebody's hand was on his head together with a smell of blood reaching his nose. Luis's cries stop abruptly and his head turns to the side. He saw his older brother's fragile and bloody hand touching his head like trying to calm him down. He hugs that hand with both of his and looks at his brother's face next. Because of what he saw, A gasp soon left his mouth. His older brother was forcing a smile on his face and his eyes open slightly, reassuring him. Luis's heart hurt more seeing him that way. And he felt much guilty. That'
The Festive night soon arrived.Leon wears simple clothes to go out. A white shirt and black pants, with a cloak on. Kelt also did the same although his clothes aren't the same colour as his master's.Moreover, although these two people often go out together with the Crow only, this time, they will all go out together."festival~""finally~"Roxin and Kelt look so excited. it's all plastering on their face.Leon looks at them curiously."you look so excited, Roxin.""ehem... that's... I mean, young master, you often go out with Kelt and we...are left out."Roxin's mouth pouted while answering his young master. His expression was quite dissatisfied with how Leon always left them behind.'but you guys had another work to do, right? So how can I take you with me?'Leon's mind speaks, questioning Roxin's behaviour. He stares at him like a Tibetan fox before the opposite of his thought comes out of his mouth,"right... I always did that..."His expression then changes to a quite cheered on
"It's amazing, right?"Kelt asks at the same time waking Leon up from his pondering."r-right."Leon's answer in stuttering as he doesn't catch on to what his servant was blabbering beside him earlier.'sorry, Kelt.'His inside is remorseful towards Kelt as he turns his sight towards the crowd. From his wide view, he could see many people enjoying the festival atmosphere this time. Some are busy buying food, some sellers are busy calling customers, and there are also children running with their friends among this crowd. None of them looked sad, they all had smiles on their faces.'Kelt is right...that's amazing indeed.'Leon unconsciously thought so. his face also unknowingly made a small smile. and his crew who had been following him since earlier also smiled at the look on his face."Let's go."Says him as he began walking among the crowd while the others follow him. And not too far from them, one shadow could be seen lurking, glancing at them before disappearing.***********"Sir,
The pair fell into a brief silence upon hearing Leon's words.Indeed, their visit here wasn't solely for this investigation.As narrated in the novel, at this point, the duo should have been progressing on their journey somewhere in the eastern lands. Upon discovering clues regarding the dragon's presence there, they set out to investigate.Yet, somehow, they find themselves here instead.This unforeseen circumstance likely stems from the butterfly effect of Leon's attendance at the banquet, causing the issue to escalate to a point where they couldn't ignore it.It's not that Leon failed to grasp their perspective; rather,'They ought not to divert their attention this way. They should continue their journey. Otherwise, the narrative would veer off course.'That's why Leon gently reminds them, despite the risk of raising suspicion."...It's true that we had other matters to attend to, but... how did you become aware of that, Your Majesty? I don't recall mentioning it, do you, Josh?""
Joshua and Luis exchanged glances. Having heard the recounted story, they now identified the culprit responsible for everything that had occurred. However, this revelation didn't automatically translate into complete trust in the witch's narrative, even considering her close association with the duchess and duke. They were well aware of the witches' notorious reputation. Furthermore, recognizing that only one side of the story didn't guarantee authenticity, Joshua stated, "We need to delve deeper into our investigation if we want to find the truth."Luis agreed, saying, "I agree. For now, let's return to your majesty and hear his side of the story before drawing any more conclusions." Subsequently, they expressed their gratitude and took their leave.Julia and the witches were once again left alone in the cabin. The place then lapsed into silence for a moment. Contemplating something, Julia finally made up her mind and spoke, "Ellen... could you assist me with something?""Me?"******
Meanwhile, in another cabin."I apologize, Juli. I couldn't arrange a better place for you in advance.""Hey, what are you saying? Don't act like I'm a stranger. We're friends.""Hahaha, right, we're friends. But still, you must be shocked to see me like this.""...I'm more surprised to see you suddenly change like that. Did the curse break?"Julia inquired, a bit curious after witnessing Ellen, the witch, transform her appearance into her past beautiful self right before her eyes."Ah, that... it's thanks to Daniel.""Hmm? Why thanks to him?""Well, I don't know yet, but you know about my weaknesses, right?""Your core, yes, I know. So?""I don't know why, but whenever that guy touches me or my core, my appearance reverts back to the old me. It's quite a miracle, though I still don't know why.""..."Julia fell into contemplation, absorbing her friend's words as her mind worked to pinpoint the truth. She spoke cautiously,"Ellen, who cursed you? My husband won't tell me much. Did you
The dragon known to Leon as Tania had a past when she was called Tania Ermir. This was the name she bore before marrying her late husband, Daniel Arwin. As an egg, she was discovered by the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom, who took care of her since her mother passed away shortly after laying the egg. Despite their care, Tania had to fend for herself during the crucial moments of her egg's survival. After centuries in her egg form, Tania emerged as a beautiful snake dragon. The Cloud's Kingdom royalty treated her as their own, giving her the name Tania and adopting their family name, Ermir. However, driven by adult dragon instincts, Tania eventually left the kingdom to journey on her own, only to return and find her hometown no longer existing. 'She had a challenging journey,' Leon thought before continuing, "in any case, now you comprehend the ties I have to that forest and the clouds, and you've discovered my identity. Thus, that concludes the first question, doesn't it?" Luis no
Leon's eyes briefly swept across the three figures, offering them a slight bow before returning his attention to Ellen. He felt no compulsion to extend excessive greetings to them. His focus shifted, driven by a more pressing matter."Anyway, how did this happen?" His question aimed to unravel the current situation before him. Ellen had been in this condition for an extended period, making her sudden ability to contact her friends a dubious development.The notion of her meeting his mother seemed implausible, given the duchess's infrequent outings. As for forming acquaintanceship with the boys, especially Joshua, it appeared highly unlikely. Joshua, with his temperament, would unquestionably eliminate her, just as he had done to Tania. After all, the witch was notorious for her atrocities.And what about the duke, Carl? Carl possessed the ability to travel great distances, using methods unknown to Leon. If he intended to return home without utilizing his unique abilities, Leon was con
"Anyway, Gray... I'll be departing from this place tomorrow."CrackThe glass in Gray's hand cracked the moment Leon finished his sentence. Gray swiftly shifted his attention to Leon, his other hand still gripping a jug of water, as he inquired, "I will follow you, right? Your Majesty?""Hmm?" Leon took a bite of the bread he had soaked in mushroom soup."I will be leaving alone, though," he casually stated."What!? Then... then, what about me?""You'll stay here.""But why? Your Majesty... is there something you don't like about me? I'll fix it—""Fix your way of calling me first," Leon muttered sternly, though his demeanor remained casual."Alright... Milord. I will call you that... is that okay?""Hmm, much better. Even so, you won't follow me.""What? Why?"Gray's question made him look like an abandoned puppy, but Leon wasn't moved in the slightest."You still have things to do here for me. So, stay. I will go home alone."In the end, Gray had to give up."...Haa, I will do as yo
Anyway, that's what transpired. However, when it came to the conversation between Daniel and the cloud people, Gray remained unaware. He was preoccupied being given a tour by the Cloud's inhabitants.Upon leaving the location, Daniel handed him a piece of canvas and explained that he had used it to secure their entry to the palace.Confusion clouded Gray's mind about how it happened. Nevertheless, witnessing Daniel's familiarity with the cloud people and hearing them address him as "Milord," Gray had no doubt about the truth of his current master's words.Furthermore,'Even though he said he would just pretend to be the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom... I'm pretty sure that this man— he was indeed the king of these people!'There was a misunderstanding in Gray's mind that Daniel was, in fact, a royal figure.From that moment onward, the way Gray treated Leon changed. Instead of addressing him as sir or milord, he now referred to him as his majesty, fitting of his lord's status. Althou
Despite Gray's incredulity at what he was witnessing, both he and Leon found themselves on the cloud. People who appeared engrossed in their own activities halted their work and approached the duo, forming a crowd. Leading them was an elderly man who greeted Daniel as if they were familiar. "Milord, we have come as you called. Is there something the matter?" "Hey Anan, sorry to call you suddenly, but... I just wanted to ask you something. Can we talk for a moment?" "Sure. But that man..." "Ah, he's my servant. I'll leave him in the care of others for a moment. Can you guys show him around, perhaps?" "Sure, it's my joy to do so!" "We will do it for you, milord!" "Yeah, young man, please follow us!" While Gray was being led around by the cloud's inhabitants, Leon ventured to a secluded spot with Anan. "By the way, Anan... I don't recall you ever calling me 'milord' before. Why now?" "...That's right. At first, we didn't think we could use that title, as it's reserved for our ma
"Arghhh* RAN!!! Please help us!! De-demon!! A child watches as his village burns down. All around him, the air is filled with screams from the villagers. His hands clench tightly onto the body of his mother, who carries him while running. His father was left behind to protect them both. Although at first, his mother hesitated, for him, she ran. How long has it been? He didn't know. However, the only time his mother stops is when they no longer see the village in their sight. His mother leans down behind a tree, still tightly hugging him and patting him, telling him everything will be fine, that she will protect him. "Mother..." The small child utters those words unconsciously, trying to look up to see his mother's face. Thud* Suddenly, at that moment, his ears hear the sound of something falling near him. His eyes stop turning at his mother; instead, his head instinctively turns to look at what had fallen. 'What is that?' His head questions, looking at an unknown object l