I exited Father’s office, intending to return to my usual chambers of study imdiately because I want to think more about the situation. The side objective may have been satisfied after the ambush I devised encountered oppositions that I was hoping for, the main objective still failed.
Not everything was a wasted effort, but there sure were so wasted efforts. More than that, now I’m more troubled about the possible strength of my enemies. If one elf was able to face down that many priests that could be around the average strength of the knights, then I need to keep my guard up.
Dammit, this had thinking if there was no magic, everything could have been handled a bit more easily. Physical abilities and raw skills were annoyingly rendered useless in the face of the might of magic. But it was such a normal thing in this world that it was nothing abnormal, maybe I’m still just feeling a bit shocked and apprehensive since I've used my entire life without magic.
Guns may be the equivalent to magic in my old world, however, they were not truly equal. Weapons such as guns, rockets, and such required materials and resources to create, then carrying them was necessary to use. Magic on the other hand was more convenient, you only needed to have mana inside you and practice spells, and you could have the potential to annihilate a normal squadron. Furthermore, you could basically scam everyone that you’re weak and have no ability, and in actuality, you secretly have the magical arsenal equivalent to a tank.
In conclusion, I like and dislike magic at the sa ti. But if I get more powerful than anyone, I’m sure I’ll like it the most.
The door was closed by Eleden who left with . Eleden and I were the only two to leave the office since Estevan and Father needed to discuss how to deploy the knights, along with mother. I imagine they would also send common soldiers to patrol more into the city, maybe have a knight command each squad.
Also likely, they’ll be keeping the elites here in the palace for further security. I was planning to visit the knights, but I don’t know how that will end.
Eleden was also urged to rest for the ti being after a long ti of traveling. Besides, he will be briefed through the docunts that will go through him. Estevan must be overjoyed that he wouldn’t be the one to oversee that.
“So, Estelia, where are you heading now?”
My brother spoke to with a serious expression, he must still be thinking about what happened and what he had learned.
“Um, I will be returning to my magic study.”
“I see. You have beco more diligent…”
Strange, why did he sound lanting that I am acting diligently? In curiosity, I turned to look him in the eyes.
“Brother…?”
“Because of this, you must be forced to change drastically, and imdiately….”
He patted my head gently, and so I stopped in my tracks as I looked up at him in puzzlent.
“Estelia, you may have already heard this, but I want to say it,” he faintly smiled. “You can rely on , okay? I will help you whenever you need it.”
He moved forward slowly until I felt a soft kiss on my forehead.
After giving a fond smile, he continued and I ekly followed a little behind him. Then we have arrived where my servants were, with them was Eleden’s own assistant.
“Prince Eleden, you already looked stressed, with all that wrinkles on your brows.”
That casual remark ca from my brother’s assistant. A normal subordinate wasn’t supposed to interact this way with their superior, but he and Eleden were also close friends, it was no surprise either would interact casually, thus there was no need for reproach.
ra on the other hand though looked pretty aghast. Well, she wasn’t that familiar with them.
“I ca to learn of a new plight.”
“Figures. It isn’t usually a good sign if the entire royal family gathers in the King’s work office and has all servants out.”
His carefree eyes then turned to look at while a playful smirk ford on his lips. He then proceeded to bow gallantly after taking a step forward.
“Greetings, O esteed princess, it has been a while. Did you miss ?”
Ah, now I rember how he always tried to talk to constantly in the past, even when we were young. Even though I never approached him, and would always ignore him, he still wouldn’t stop bothering . I just wanted so peace and quiet. I guess it was good to talk? But still, being pushy was annoying.
“L-Lucious… Hi.”
“Hehehe, still the sa treatnt, huh. Sotis you’re being distant, Estelia.”
Wow, he just called without my title, now he had to unknowingly receive a glare from ra behind him. This wasn’t exactly a formal setting, so I guess it’s fine to be casual. But I guess that wasn't a good enough reason for ra, was she not aware perhaps of our long-ti “relationship”? The relationship where we’re friends and not exactly friends since I don’t exactly go interact with him but he was always approaching .
But I guess if we hung out often with my brothers in the past, we’re sowhat friends? But not childhood friends since not exactly very close….?
Fuck, what even is friendship? Heh.
I guess we’re just casual friends...
“Am I…?” I lowered my head sadly. “I’m sorry if I offended you.”
“Why are you being formal all of a sudden, don’t I always say that to you?”
Maybe I just didn’t give a shit?
In any case, I wasn’t the old Estelia anymore, so changes were inevitable. Rember that ti I said I’ll show changes little by little? It’s one of those. So maybe I’ll be a bit warr to Lucious.
“Yes, yes you do,” I gave him a little sweet smile. “So, um, how are you, Lucious?”
“Hm?” He blinked, caught off guard by checking how he was. “Now this is… Ahem, I’m completely fine, though I have to admit, traveling far distances is quite tiring, and I miss the ho kingdom.”
Would you look at that, he looked a bit flustered.
He might be more surprised than I thought. Let summarize how we interacted in the past when we were young. He would greet , I greet him back, but only briefly — like saying a short hi. He asked how I am, I replied basically okay. Then I would only respond to his ramblings with yes, okay, I see. Now wasn’t that cold of ? Can you bla ? I don’t like interacting with people much, it gives anxiety, and I’m not used to being too open. And sotis — rather mostly — I want to be alone.
When we got a bit older, he started working with Eleden, so we didn’t get to talk much anymore. Even if we do, I don’t normally give him the ti of the day and would just mind my own business. He could be described as a fly buzzing around , okay not exactly a good comparison, he’s not exactly bad.
“On the other hand, you look as good as ever, Estelia. You are doing well, I presu?”
“Um, yes I am. I actually am going back to studying.”
“Study?” He slightly tilted his head.
Hey! Why does everyone seem to be in disbelief every ti they hear or see studying hard?!
“Did the teachers give you assignnts? Hehehe,” he chuckled.
“No, I have not t my teachers in a while.”
“Really? Why?”
My brother has been pretty quiet as he observed us, he wasn’t even bothered by this. The sa applied to Vernon, well he was pretty acquainted with Lucious and knew what kind of relationship we have. ra in particular looked at us now with interest, perhaps curious.
“There was a situation… I’m sure you’ll learn of it later on.”
“Huh, I see...…” with a stare at , he muttered “This is pleasant…”
“What is?”
“Nothing, just my muttering. I was planning to tell you my story about my adventures in Myra, but unfortunately, you seed to be busy.”
Fortunately, I am busy. I can already imagine how long his ramblings were going to be, then I prefer to be spared from it and focus on my work.
“Then perhaps next ti then.”
Am I looking forward to that next ti? Eh. But I need to work on my social life, so…
“Next ti?” he grinned widely. “S-Sure.”
Ah, maybe I shouldn’t have said that. Oh well, whatever.
“Now then, if you’ll excuse , I need to go.”
“Oh, okay. See you, princess.”
I nodded at him then turned to Eleden. “Later, brother.”
“Yes, later.”
We then went our separate ways, while my brother and Lucious seed to be heading to the forr’s office. As I walked with my servants, I reflected on my action just now. Huh. Yeah, I think I should be more friendly, so what I did was fine.
There is no need to be too cold to anyone if they can be used in so way, like a at shield when the situation calls for it or calling in favors. Sotis developing relationships than degrading them would result in sothing better. This thought had recall my plan to visit the knights. But now that situation was changing, their numbers would likely dwindle in their training grounds. Aw, I really wanted to learn how to use magic on my daggers, but I guess for the ti being, I’ll learn physical enhancent since that would be essential.
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