"Hm ?"Orion let out a confused voice."What is it ?"Melissa asked, seeing Orion glancing around."A-Ah no, it smells like mint around me so I wondered what it was...""It's me, I'm using a mint perfume so when I hugged you, it permeated on you."Evelyn gave a perfect answer to Orion."I-I see no wonder."Orion replied, he didn't sense the fragrance because he was crying, but now he couldn't help but find the smell very good.Melissa got dizzy, she was reaching her limits."We'll go in now, so please refrain from talking about what happened or doing anything suspicious."Bryan didn't want to hear them flirting anymore, so he spoke, grabbing the handle of the glass doors.""Yes.""Both replied at the same time, but Bryan got more worried.Clank!Bryan entered and the others followed."Oh they are here !"A voice rang out, attracting all the gaze.Bryan and Melissa were in the front while Orion and Evelyn were behind them."Huh ? What is Orion doing with them ?""That's a good question
"Strange ?""Yes. Don't you find him also ? Since the day he came one month ago, he was already in the eyes of the strongest heroes.""Yes but they were classmates like they said so...""What about Lia ? She never talked to a boy for more than a few minutes except me or Albert. But she suddenly became a close friend of Orion.""It must be because Orion is very different from the other men."Margreth said after having observed Orion for a month from afar.She would never let an ill-intentioned man near her daughter after all.For her, Orion wouldn't even harm a fly and was too innocent to even think about something bad. He was attracted by Liana's beauty but he never showed any ill intentions towards her. Otherwise, neither her or Helio would have let Orion near Liana."No Margreth, there is something more to him. We think that the heroes turn around the strongest ones, but it's quite the contrary."He shook his head. Then he looked again at the group of four.They were currently eatin
"Say Orion.""Hm ?""What do you like about my sister ?""Eh ?!""Don't dare lie to me."Melissa said with a glare.Orion nodded vehemently and thought about her question."W-Well, I like her straightforwardness and gentleness I-I guess."Orion stuttered in the end as he noticed that he was saying embarrassing words."Hmm...I see."Melissa nodded in approbation.'Sister chose a good man'"H-Hm Princess Melissa.""Yes ?""A-Are your parents gentle with princess Evelyn ?""...!"Melissa froze at his question."I-I'm sorry I was ju-just curious..."Seeing the stunned expression of Melissa, Orion quickly apologized. He just asked curiously, as he was sad for Evelyn.Melissa recovered and shook her head."You deserve to know, I guess.""Hm ?""My brother and sister had peculiar eyes. It can be extremely powerful in a fight. It was said to be a gift from our goddess Noctria."Orion was shocked, their white eyes were not just there for nothing after all."Unfortunately, only my brother awake
"Can't believe the princess could do that to Orion..."Daisy said in a surprised tone."Yeah...he didn't do anything wrong to deserve that."Elena replied with a sad face.She was happy for Orion to have found someone like Liana, but now she just felt angry. She didn't want to know how he felt when she ignored him.She didn't really know Orion, but from her observation, in the last years he was someone very gentle. She knew she was acting strangely by helping him a few times before like Aura, but somehow she couldn't leave him completely alone.Beeeeep!"Oh!"Elena was surprised by the sudden sound."It's time to dance, Lena !"Daisy said enthusiastically."I-I will refrain, it's not obligatory."Elena refused, shaking her head."Come one! You want to dance with Austin, right ?""Wh-what ?""You can't lie to me, Lena!" Daisy said, shaking her finger."I-I'm not ready...Hey!"Elena averted her eyes but was dragged by the hand toward Austin."W-wait Daisy!""Too late!"Daisy dragged Ele
Elena Harris was the only daughter of Frederick Harris and Alyssa Campbell.Her father was the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Her mother also worked for the FBI as her father's secretary.Since a child, she had been heavily protected by her parents, who were somewhat paranoiac towards her.Well, truthfully, since she was extremely cute, she was on the verge of being kidnapped several times already, but each time her parents would appear out of nowhere and save her.They put a sheep on her, so indeed they were very protective of her. She lived like a true princess, but because of that she couldn't make many friends. The other children were nearly worshiping her.The only place where she could make friends was during the parties her parents would take her sometimes.In that place, they were all in the same status. All the children of her age lived the same royal life as her.One day, she got lost in an immense villa. It was a nightmare for her. She had nev
Leaving the banquet hall, Liana walked fast.She didn't know where she was going as her mind was in a mess, but one thing was sure.She couldn't speak to Orion now.The words Jordan said to her made a huge impact. She understood that she had been very cruel towards Orion today.But what could she do ?It was the only means to make the nobles forget about Orion.She wanted to show all of them that they were no closer like before."Lia!"As she walked in a hallway, Orion's voice rang out.There was no one around, so Orion felt more at ease about speaking to her.Liana stopped her steps, biting her lips as she spoke."What is it, Lord Hero ?""...!"Orion was stunned. He thought that it was because there were other people around, that she behaved like that."L-Lia, why ? Did I do something that offended you ?"Orion stuttered as he spoke.Liana could feel his sadness and she felt very guilty. But it couldn't change now. She had to totally cut off her friendship with Orion so it would be
"Oh ? We have a little rat there."Orion felt his heart stop when he heard the voice from behind. Turning around, he saw a middle-aged person and an old man.But his vision was blurry from tears and pain."What ?! Did he hear all we said ?!""Yeah.""You should have noticed him !"The old man shouted."Oh yes, I noticed him but it was more fun to let him hear everything."Salazar smiled wickedly."Even if he is useless, he is still a hero, Salazar."The old man warned him but Salazar shook his head."Don't worry, I will take care of him."Saying that, Salazar approached Orion, who was trying to run away.'Why...? Why...? Why?!'Orion cursed while staggering in the hallway.Whoosh!Whack!Following a sharp pain in his neck, Orion felt his consciousness fade.Thud!"What are you going to do, Salazar?!"The old man panicked."Even if you are the vice-commander of the Solaria army, you will not come out of this unscathed!""I said don't worry, you will never see him again, Baino."Salazar
"Did you finish your task, Brother ?"Helio asked with a brotherly smile.Salazar wanted to throw up but replied with a smile."Yes, your Majesty. We took care of the hideout of the bandits.""Good then. Come, you have to introduce yourself with the others to the heroes."Salazar nodded and walked toward the Emperor and his colleagues."Greetings Empress, Prince Albert, Princess Aeliana."Salazar first greeted the imperial family.The Empress nodded with a smile at her brother-in-law, Albert nodded with a sour face as he was still angry at Andrew who, stolen princess Myriam from him. Finally, Liana ignored him."Lia ?"The Emperor called out to his daughter."Ah yes! Welcome back, uncle."Liana replied hurriedly with a tense expression.She was hating herself for what she said to Orion, but at least now he would be safe...Helio shook his head and clapped his hands to draw the attention of the people in the hall.Soon they all fell silent and turned toward the Emperor.Helio frowned,