3 Her Secret

15 minutes later.

"Hey Eve, you must be tired standing up still. Come. Take a seat."

"It's ok sir. I'm used to this."

"Come on. Sit down. Let's talk."

"Then, I will help myself."

So, I sit on the sofa in front of him.

Fuaa~~ my leg is refreshed. Thank you so much, Mr. Eric. I've been waiting for this. Today was a hectic day. I don't have that much opportunity to sit. This will help heal my tired leg for a while.

Eric looks like he's already calm down and his mood turns to better. Then, I will do my best to entertain him so he will not feel moody anymore. Maybe I should distract him with something else so he can forget about his anger just now.

"So, What did you do Miss Eve?"

Wow... What is this? Blind date conversation? Haha. I wouldn't know since I have never been to one before. What a sad life I have aren't I?

"I am working as a royal mage for this kingdom."

Suddenly Eric jumps from his rest position. I am also a bit of shock to his action. There, take easy will ya?

"Wow. A magician. Are magic exist here?"

"Yes. The summoning ceremony earlier also required magic energy. You must be aware that you are coming out from a magic circle. Right?"

"Ah. I am so angry I forgot about that. So, are everyone in this world can use magic?"

"Most of the people in this kingdom can use magic since every facility in this kingdom require magic. But we also have magical items for those who are unable to use magic or have a little amount of magic energy. But the probability of a person who doesn't have magic energy is close to zero."

"Wow. I never would have thought that magic exist. This is truly like a fantasy world. I mean, it doesn't make any sense."

"Well, there are many things of this world that do not make sense to your world Mr. Eric."

"Huh?"

Eric looks at me confused. I pour some tea to my cup and Eric's cup. After that, I invite him to have a drink. I lift my cup and take a sip before I slowly put it back onto the saucer. I look at Eric in the eye.

"Now, please allow me to ask you a question, Mr. Eric."

"Go on."

"What year are you in your world before you come to this world?"

"Why ask that? You wouldn't know anything." Eric asks while taking a sip from the cup.

"Is it 2017?"

"Spft..!"

Eric spurts his tea. His eyes widely look at me. He certainly looks so surprised. Haha! Gotcha! I secretly played a gotcha posed in my head.

"No. it's 2019. But it's close. Is this world also use the same calendar?" Eric still answers me despite his mouth is still dirty from his sudden spurt. He rummages his pants' pocket. maybe he is trying to find his handkerchief to wipe his mouth. I already wipe the table with a cloth.

"So, it's only two years have passed since then." I murmured.

"Eve?"

"Ah! No. We use a very simple calendar. Like a circle, There are 360 days a year. Four months a year and 90 days a month. Interesting isn't it? it is easier to remember than the calendar back on earth right? Oh. and there are also four seasons a year."

Bam!

Easy there, young man. I know that you are confused but relax. you don't need to slam the table. I could die from a heart attack you know.

And he is not satisfied with just slamming the table. He sits beside me to urge me to talk.

"You! are you also from my world?"

Whoa! His face is too close. I reflexively move away from him.

"Err.. no. you are misunderstood."

Not satisfied with my answer, he grabs my shoulder and forces me to look at him.

"Then, how did you know about my world?"

For a second, I was mesmerized with Eric's face. Wow. His eyes. It's greyish but there is some golden circle in there. So, beautiful. I have never seen someone who has a pair of eyes with this color. Also, when I look at him closely, he has such a nice face figure. Clear eyes, plump lips, perfect nose. I thought that I am already used to pretty figure since 'pretty faces' are common in this world. But this is something else.

As expected of fairy work. Never miss out on the details.

"Hey, can you release me? I'll talk ok?"

Realizing that he has done something inappropriate, he let me go and say sorry. I distance myself a bit from Eric. I correct my clothes and sitting posture before I started to talk again.

"From my appearance, there is no doubt that I am originally from this world. You see, my hair is naturally pink and my eyes are violet. However, my soul was from your world. In other words, I am a reincarnation. And please. No more freak out."

His draw dropped. Then, he closes his mouth with his hand and screams with his mouth closed.

His so-called holding not to freaking out pose is a bit amusing. I really want to ask how old is he since his behavior is so childish.

"Wait. Let me calm down first." He stands up and walks around the room while holding his chin.

"knock knock!"

Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. I immediately stand up to open the door. There's a man, aged around 40 wearing a full steward attire outside of the room.

"Excuse me miss Crest, I am Nicholas Stewart, the butler that is assigned for sir Saint."

Yes! Finally, helps come. Now I can go home and rest. Today was so exhausting.

"Please, come in."

Without wasting any time, I quickly invite the steward in. Remembering something, I block the steward to go any further and whisper to him.

"One thing Mr. Stewart, the saint hates being called a saint. His name is Eric Kirishima."

"Is that so. Thank you for your useful tips, Miss Crest."

"Then, I shall take my leave."

I walk out of the room leaving Eric who is still confused. I'm so sorry Eric. But our conversation has to wait till next time.

Finally, I'm out of the saint's room. I stretch my body to relieve the stiffness before walking out of the temple.