12 Chapter 12

Silva's House (Sunrise)

Asta woke up and took a shower, then went downstairs to have breakfast and met Mimosa.

''Good morning Asta'' Mimosa was dressed in a green sweater that contrasted with her beautiful emerald green eyes, she exhibited a smile as she looked at Asta.

''Morning, you look beautiful Mimosa'' Asta said as he look at Mimosa

''Thank you'' Mimosa's cheeks turned a little red.

A maid who wasn't far away heard everything and couldn't help but think 'This little devil already took our Young Mistress now he's going for the House of Vermillion's? He's a very greedy man!' thought the Maid then added in her mind 'I want him to take me too!' Wild thoughts began to run through the maid's mind.

Asta sat down while waiting for breakfast, Noelle soon came downstairs and gave Asta a kiss on the cheek, then sat down next to him and they began to talk.

After a few minutes Mimosa came over and served breakfast, she sat on the other side of Asta, the maids who looked like moviegoers, could not help but look at this beautiful scene, Noelle, Asta and Mimosa looked like a happy family, the atmosphere was warm and calm unlike when Noelle's siblings dine, the atmosphere was more serious and Noelle had a lugubrious expression.

''It's time for me to tell you my main plan before the knight entrance exam'' Asta spoke with a serious tone.

Mimosa and Noelle bowed their heads slightly with curiosity.

Asta clasped his hands together showing a serious stance, just as he was about to speak a little bird Asta knows very well, hovered over his head claiming it as if it was the warmest and most comfortable place she has ever been.

''....'' Asta's expression was stoic.

''Hahaha'' Noelle and Mimosa laughed at the sight of the little bird.

''As I was saying, I need you two to help me manage something'' Asta returned to his serious tone.

''I want to get some subordinates both inside the kingdom and outside, I would like you two to handle the information. And lastly I want us to become an independent group of magical knights'' Asta explained.

Mimosa was confused for a moment 'What does he need subordinates around the kingdom for? Is he planning something?' Mimosa thought but didn't decide to ask to make Asta uncomfortable, she decided to help him without bothering to ask for much explanation.

''Mhmm, I have no problem, it's a simple job I'd be happy to help you'' Mimosa said she flash a smile.

''Handling information'' Noelle's eyes sparkled with interest.

''You seem to like the idea'' Asta said seeing Noelle's interest.

''I want to do it!'' Noelle said excitedly, she thought about it for a moment and understood Asta's actions, who wouldn't want to have more control and security? Having several eyes all over the kingdom and abroad is to have great advantages.

Asta began to explain many things to them, instructing them and giving them advice. Mimosa's and Noelle's eyes widened as they understood everything Asta had planned, he seemed to have been planning all this for a long time...

...

(Month Four)

Unlike the progress, profit and quiet times of Asta, Mimosa and Noelle, the kingdom's squadrons were in chaos.

''What the hell is going on!'' A green-cloaked man with a mantis emblem said as he saw a mess in a room,this was supposed to be the lair of several assassins here and now it was completely empty.

''It was them again.... Look at all these holes and traces of water and plant magic'' A man said sighing.

''It's as if they can't get enough. We've hardly had any work left to do'' spoke a man with a discouraged tone.

''Let's go to the inn for drinks, these months have been boring lately...'' said a man.

''Yes, since we do not have work to do''

This type of conversation did not only happen with the Green Mantis squadron, soon the same thing happened with everyone but the one who was most affected was the Golden Dawn squadron.

In the base of the Golden Dawn.

''Shit!'' Yuno screamed shattering a wall, his whole body was covered in sweat, he had no shirt on showing his more developed and trained body.

Noelle's face pops into his mind every now and then, that expression of disdain and coldness towards him as if what he is seeing is not a human but some kind of pest or rat.

''Arrghh!''

At the squadron's base, you could hear walls being torn apart and screams of pure frustration...

''Yuno stop it you're hurting yourself'' the door opened revealing Letoile with slight dark circles under her face looking at Yuno with a worried expression.

Yuno sat with his back to the wall and ran his hand through his hair, his expression was dark with several thoughts in his mind and among them reigned revenge.

''I have told you all these days. Stop planning to take revenge! I was there Yuno, I felt that pressure. It's as if we all became cornered prey the moment that man looked at us with those red eyes'' Letoille said as she put some ointment on Yuno's hands and then bandaged them.

''I am a nobleman, I have my pride Letoile. How do you think I'll just forget about that humiliation? How!?'' Yuno looked directly into Letoile's eyes as he said.

''What does it matter that you are a nobleman!? You were wrong and that's what brought you to your own disaster!.'' Letoille said giving Yuno an annoyed look, then without waiting for him to speak she left the room closing the door tightly.

Yuno sighed as he ducked his head in thought.

...

Langris room (Vice-captain)

Langris' expression was dark, just as Yuno was immersed in his thoughts.

'Every time I think of revenge those glowing red eyes appear in my mind' Langris began to tremble slightly, he clenched the glass of wine in his hand until it breaks.

''I must not be afraid!'' Langris stood up and his body stopped shaking.

''I am a Noble of the Vaude cause, am I to be afraid of a mere man?'' As if Langris had entered a state of madness he began to talk to himself.

''No! no! no! no!, I will definitely take revenge, I'll make that confident expression of yours collapse Bastard!'' Langris exhibited a big sadistic smile thinking about his revenge. 'I must take Noelle' Langris added in his mind his expression turned sadistic thinking of the man's expression when he sees what he did to her.

...

Meanwhile, Asta and Mimosa were oblivious to the events taking place, both alone in a beautiful forest illuminated by the faint moonlight.

'Why do I have the feeling of dejavu? This is like the night Noelle expressed her feelings to me' Asta thought, but as if something ticked in his head 'Ah!' he realized something, he turned to look at Mimosa who had her hands together waving them nervously and a blush on her cheeks.

''Asta...'' Mimosa raised her gaze with determination, then walked a little closer to him with slow steps and looked him straight in the eyes.

''I-I'' Mimosa's face turned completely red Asta swore for a moment to see smoke coming out of her head. 'She wants to kill me with tenderness or she wants to express her feelings?' Asta thought enjoying Mimosa's reactions.

''There's something very important I have to tell you!'' Mimosa tried to get closer to Asta but ended up tripping.

''....''' Asta's face darkened, she didn't know if now Mimosa was doing it on purpose or she's just really silly, still he hugged her carefully and afraid of getting hurt, letting her head stay on his chest.

''Hm? What's that important thing you have to tell me?'' Asta whispered in her ear.

''I-I like you'' Mimosa said as a whisper in Asta's chest.

''Eh? I can't hear you need speak louder''

''I like you'' Mimosa repeated again.

''Yes, I know you like sweets Mimosa.''

''Not that!'' Mimosa jumped out of Asta's chest, then looked at him with a completely red face.

''I like you!'' Mimosa was finally able to speak.

''Are you trying to steal your cousin's husband? I didn't know you were this kind of woman Mimosa, I had high expectations of you but they just got thrown out the window'' Asta said with mock disappointment.

''W-what!?'' Mimosa got nervous this wasn't supposed to happen, this wasn't in the script, if a sweet girl like her proposes to a man like Asta he's supposed to accept her instantly.

''B-but Noelle said-'' Mimosa was on the verge of tears until she heard Asta's soft laugh.

''Hahaha'' Asta laughed softly and hs eyes were closed, he seemed to quite enjoy Mimosa's reactions.

''How dare you joke with me about something so important!'' Mimosa started pounding her fists lightly on Asta's chest, until they both fell to the ground, she staying on top of him.

''Why!!'' Mimosa looked Asta in the eyes.

''I like you too Mimosa'' Asta said looking at Mimosa with a slight smile.

''....''' Mimosa felt like she ran out of air for a moment.

''But I have to be honest with you...''

'He is going to reject me?'Mimosa couldn't help but think that she felt her heart sinking for a moment.

''You...'' Asta added more suspense.

''Why are you taking so long to talk just say it!'' Mimosa looked at Asta intently the tears in her eyes threatened to fall at any moment.

Asta caressed Mimosa's cheek gently and then said ''I love you, I may not love you as much as Noelle, but I know that in time you will occupy a space in my heart''.

Mimosa's eyes widened for a moment she wanted to scream with excitement but restrained herself, as long as he accepted her she would be more than happy.

''So it's a yes?'' Mimosa held Asta's hands as she looked into his eyes.

'I just said tha- '' Asta was about to speak but Mimosa cupped his face and began to kiss him in an inexperienced way, Mimosa's heart was beating fast, she felt a great satisfaction and excitement to hear the man she loves say that he has the same feelings for her.

Asta closed his eyes, hugged Mimosa with one arm and with the other gently caressed her head, after a few minutes they separated Mimosa was panting with a completely red face making her look extremely hot.

''Hnng'' Asta couldn't control himself when he saw Mimosa's face, without waiting any longer he pulled her to him, kissed her making Mimosa let out a soft moan of satisfaction and hugged him tightly, they both felt intoxicated and stayed like that for several minutes and they then separated.

Mimosa, who had her head nestled on Asta's chest, slowly pulled it up and looked into his eyes with the most beautiful expression Asta had ever seen from Mimosa.

''I'm so happy right now!'' Mimosa exhibited a beautiful smile, plus the blush on her cheeks giving her even more charm along with those tears of happiness in her eyes, Asta's heart couldn't help but beat erratically.

''Hmmm!'' Asta cupped Mimosa's face and gave her a passionate kiss, Mimosa felt like fireworks exploding in her head.