The Castle and Goodbyes

(Thank you for reading and correct me if you see any mistakes ☺️)

As I and the rest of the siblings arrived at the mansion's backyard to await the count, a magic aircraft dubbed 'Manafleeter' arrived from one of the hangers near the Western section and came to a stop in a desolate slightly raised spot located in the middle of the backyard. It looked like a wingless plane, only a lot broader and with a lot more armour. It has two jet-like engines on its upper corners and a beautifully constructed magic circle on its floor.

We all accompanied the Count into the 'Fleeter' when he arrived. The interior of the fleeters was at least 7 metres (22 feet) wide, with four L-shaped sofas positioned in each ordinal direction and a glass table covered with exquisite motifs in front of it.

The ride towards the capital was quite smooth the only problem throughout the ride were Them damn Crystal blue eyes and this time it was not only Anastasia but the Count and Haylen who had joined him in looking at me, Haylen was at very least bearable as he was at least striking conversations and providing useful information about the Palace, Royal family and the Capital, The father nad daughter and pair on the other hand were just staring towards my direction as if trying to trick the ghost.

Charlie was telling Primrose about some noble we are likely to meet on our coming arrangements.

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3 hours later

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'I wanna die'

"AND LOOK AT THIS PICTURE THIS WAS TAKEN NEAR A LAKE JUST LOOK AT HOW SHE IS SHINING JUST HER PRESENCE MAKES A MERE LAKE LOOK LIKE A DIVINE POND SHE'S JUST SO....(Ten thousand words were omitteD)

'How..just How did I ended...like this?'

In the background Primrose and Haylen could be seen giving me looks of pity and sorry, the count was busy seeing something on what looked like a tablet, Anastasia was sitting diagonally opposite to me still listlessly staring at me.

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an Hour ago

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As the Count had gotten busy on a phone call, We were approached by Charlie and Primrose both having an ever-present smile on their face, the brother Charlie having an Amicable and light hearted smile and Primrose having a small nervous one on her face.

"Willow it's been something I am curious about but can you tell me more about The great pure healing element ?" he asked in a friendly manner.

"I truly don't know how to properly answer your question but If I need to say something about it then from what I've found out the most basic healing spell is a 2nd class Minor Grade Spell which can only heal minor cuts and bruise but for me I feel like I can cast a spell slightly better than it as a 1st class Minor Grade Chantless spell." I replied to his question in an honest tone.

'Well though I'm sure the spell I can cast is slightly inferior to a 3rd Class Minor Grade Healing Spell.' I inwardly thought to myself.

"Oh! if what you say is true then I can't wait to see the spells you'll be able to cast when you reach a higher ascension." He spoke amused

"Yes that's something I wonder about a lot too, but I heard your fiancée Lady Ivy Gardest has a Variant Nature element which is quite attributed towards healing spells too?" As I enquired so as to not let the conversation, I suddenly felt a shiver go down my spine.

Haylen and Primrose suddenly had a panicked expression and then Haylen told Primrose " AAH Rose you were curious about the Capital's greatest hospital right, let me tell you all about it!" and the both of them quickly made their way towards a different sofa set.

I looked around for Anastasia but she had already fled away, leaving me alone facing the on slaught of a love blind fool for an hour.

' traitors...'

[This was the beginning of Willow's trust issues]

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An hour later

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As I got out of the Mana fleeter, A beautiful castle came into my sight. It was an enormous towering castle which seemed to expand towards the horizon and rise to the skies. it was enamoured in golden and white colours and the passing by clouds and the knights and mages with their complimenting dress and their silky lustrous cloak hanging by their shoulder and swaying under the wind made this place an epic view as if I was in residence of a God or Titan.

"It's truly mesmerizing right?" Came a confident voice as If already knowing my answer. I turned around and saw Haylen looking towards the capital with slight awe and familiarity present within them.

"Indeed, Eldest brother I feel like I can forever look at this castle without getting bored." I stated my thoughts.

"I can understand where you are coming from even though I come here often every visit here still captivates me the same way it did the first time" He spoke in a soft voice almost being like the count but some hint of pride and amazement stopped them from becoming anymore alike.

I looked towards the rest of my siblings and they had a similar reaction even Anastasia was looking at the castle, though her eyes still seemed listless.

"Charlie and Anastasia the 2nd Order vice head is here he will guide both of you to the portal room, Say your goodbyes and follow him" The count said in his indifferent voice and made his way to the entrance of the castle completely ignoring the breathtaking sight.

A burly man dawning a shining silver heavy armour along and a massive greatsword behind his back made his way towards us.

"I Bernard Calveith, Vice head of the 2nd order greet the young masters and misses of the esteemed Ophelia house." the knight taking a knee introduced himself "please allow me to escort you to the warp station."

After agreeing to the knight we followed him inside the castle, and after walking for nearly ten minutes and making small chats between us we arrived at the Warp station.

Warp:In Terra people have developed a way to move from one place to another using controlled spatial distortion or Warp this is a delicate process which requires an enormous amount of mana crystals and mages specialising in magic circles as well as some spatial elemental mana to work and the warp must be activated from both sides to work and other limitations are also present such as a warp being to big or active for too long will cause it collapse or simply turn into a dungeon.

On our arrival we were greeted by a mage in a purple robe and golden seams who said that the warp will be ready in less than fifteen minutes.

Primrose hugged Charlie and Anastasia one by one, haylen then pulled Charlie and got him in an armlock and whispered something. I made my way towards Anastasia "Well it was a short while but a great time." I said facing Anastasia "Indeed though we'll meet again on my vacation if I shall return." She replied and continued to look at me.

When the Warp was done The mage beckoned them to enter Charlie waved his hands one last time at us before entering the portal and Anastasia also followed behind casting a glance at me and vanishing in the portal.

As the two vanished into the portal The burly knight Bernard again made his way towards us and requested for us to make our way towards the guest room.

Upon our arrival there we met the Count "Willow get ready within half an hour you will be meeting with the king in his office." the count said in his regular monotonous voice and then left.

Leaving only Haylen and Primrose in the room "The maids will arrive and prepare you for the meeting with the king I and rose will be heading to our rooms in the castle " as soon as Haylen finished speaking a group of maids entered the room with our permission and as Haylen and Primrose left they started preparing me with the outfit Vin had handed them.

A group of servants from the Ophelia mansion had came alongside throughout the flight they were present in another cabin, No servant followed Anastasia and Charlie into the academy as they had their own servants there.

"I feel molested" I muttered under my breath as the group of maids were so experienced in their work I never realised when they had stripped me, dressed Me, applied slight make-up, arranged my hair and brought a mirror in front of me.

"Well some royalty may require such services often" Scoffed Vin.

During the time I had spent with Vin we had gotten quite friendly though it might be due to me being from earth and exposed to dank culture, cause if some of our conversation were present in public in Terra where almost every topic is a good enough reason for war Execution would be the least of our worries.

"Control your T-link(internet) personality atleast in the castle we don't know who might be listening" I sighed while making my way towards the Kings office.

In front of the grand golden with intricate designs and a huge amount of knights in position, I spotted the Count who seemed to be waiting for me "I hope you remember all the etiquette and information Haylen told you about, cause it would be best to avoid any mistakes." the Count briefed me for the last time.

"I assure you I remember all the etiquettes and details mentioned by Haylen" I replied with a nod and we made our way towards the Grand Golden Door, which opened inward and we entered

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In Terra Nobles and the royal family have a huge amount of control, so any sort of topic containing them is considered a sensitive issue discussed only behind closed doors, and especially for the royal family even if it's only about their workers

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