4 Chapter 4
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*(Gasp)
"Everyone get ready!!"
*(Open)
"Wow....so beautiful"
"Is that really our Lady Denallie? She's so gorgeous even in that suit.. "
"I'm even sure all men would be ashamed to see our Lady wearing it. It's even like that suit was created for Lady Denallie..."
As soon as I walked in, all the maids were fascinated to see me. I, with the clothes that men should wear, instead of being mocked, was praised by the maids.
"Ehem!"
*(Startled)
"Your greetings?" said the Headmaid with a terrifying smile.
"W-we apologize"
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*(Bowing)
"Lady Denallie Nayanika Isvara, congratulations on your 14th birthday" said all the maids.
It's kinda funny to see the maids being scolded by the Headmaid earlier. Despite all that, this is really made me happy.
"Thank you, my lovely maids. Even though today is my birthday, you all exhaust your souls and your bodies to prepare this wonderful party. I'm really grateful to have you all here"
"No, My Lady. It is our honor to work in this wonderful mansion. This is the best time of our very short life"
"Oh my, you're flattering me. Now, enjoy the party, everyone!" I shouted.
And so , the party begins. Even though the one celebrating it is only me and the servants in this palace, I'm very happy. It's not that I don't have a friend (It's true though), I just don't want this place to be so crowded. Therefore, until now I didn't want to invite anyone. My family also understands it that I meant to hide my whereabouts. Even so, they're still sends letters and gifts every year on my birthday. I really love them.
*(Step step)
"My Lady" said the Headmaid.
"What's wrong?"
"No, there is nothing wrong, My Lady. It's just.... Young Miss Asha Prisa Isvara, has arrived"
*(Gasp)
"My little sister? But why? She didn't even send a letter that she was coming here. Anyway, escort her in. I can finally see my little sister's cute face" I said.
"Understand, My Lady"
"No, wait. On second thought, let me do it myself"
"But My Lady, you're the host of this party, let us, your servants do it" said the Headmaid.
"I know that well. But, just let me do it, okay? Wait me here"
"Very well, My Lady" said the Headmaid, bowed.
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As soon as I arrived at the garden, my little sister is looking at the blooming flowers. I see she likes the flowers here.
Asha Prisa Isvara, the second daughter of the Isvara Duchy, is my sister who is six years younger than me. Before I regain the memory of my previous life, I never tried to get along with my siblings. In the novel, Denallie's siblings will only be close to her when Denallie reaches adulthood. Rather, what they showed was not affection, but respect for their great sister.
Being the lady of Isvara, Asha can be said to be very charming among girls her age. With her shiny blonde hair, cute face, sea-blue eyes, it's no wonder people predicted Asha would grow to be a beautiful lady at the top of society.
Contrary to my sister's wonderful rumors, the rumors about me surrounding the noble society were really terrible. Some people said that Denallie is a wild lady, poor manner, bad temper, and many more. Well, I haven't made my debut in the society. Not that I won't, it's just that I don't have the chance to. Well, the invitation from the Imperial Palace is an exception, though.
Oh my, I forgot the reason why I'm here.
*(Step step)
"Do you want to pick one of them, Miss?" I said.
*(Looking back)
"N-no! I-I only meant to touch them!....eh? Sister Llie? W-why are you dressed like Father and Brother?" said Asha.
"Fufu..why? Does it not suit me?"
"N-no, Sister. It's just...you look really cool. It really suits you perfectly, Sister" said Asha, in awe.
So honest. She didn't judge me, but praised me. This is why I love her so much.
"Thank you, my lovely Asha. Well, shall we go in? There's a sweet cake inside. You would like it, wouldn't you?"
*(Brighten up)
"Really?! I want it!" said her with a smile.
That smile. I swear on my name, I will protect her for the rest of my life.
"Fufu. Would you like to hold hands with me, my dear Asha?" I asked.
"Hm!!"
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"Welcome, Miss Asha Prisa Isvara"
Oh? Where were those maids who had all their fun gone to?
"Well, do you want to eat that cake together with me, Asha?"
*(Fidget fidget)
What is she fidgeting for?
"Um...before that. Sister Llie? C-can you bend over for a second?" said Asha.
Does she feel embarassed because of the maids? Well, better bend over to her for a second now.
*(Bend over)
"What is it, dear?"
*(Kiss)
As soon as I bend over, she kissed my cheek.
"H-happy birthday, Sister. I hope you'll love me more this year. I love you, Sister Llie" said her, blushing.
Oh God, that caught me off guard.
"Fufufu. Thank you, Asha. I also hope you'll love me more this year" I said, kissing her cheek.
"Hehe~~~I love you, Sister!"
"Oh my! So sweet"
"What a beautiful scene to sight..."
"They're like paintings coming out into the world..."
"Asha. Let's go eat that sweet cake now"
"Yes, Sister Llie!"
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We really celebrated it until the sun almost down. I would love for Asha to stay here for a night but, she had to learn etiquette tomorrow. It can't be helped.
"When can I see you again, Sister?" asked Asha.
Oh. That's right. I forgot there's going to be 'that' event three days from now.
"How about this? You know about the tournament that's going to be held three days from now, Kaya's Trial, right?" I said.
"Oh I know that! Can I see you at that tournament, Sister?!" said her, with a bright smile.
Well, I was planning to participate in that tournament in the first place. I want to try how much I improved my skills.
"Keep it a secret from Father, Mother, and your brother, promise?"
"Hm! I promise!"
*(Clack clack)
"There. Your carriage is here. Hurry up before nightfall"
"Okay! Goodbye, Sister Llie!!"
*(Wave wave)
"Goodbye, Asha"
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If I want to participate in that tournament, I need my own sword. Not just a regular sword, but a sword that fits to my magic. In no other words, a magic sword.
"Maya"
"Yes, My Lady"
"Can I ask you to find something now?" I asked.
"Your orders are my wish, My Lady"
"Good. Then, I want you to find a statue of Itina, the legendary necromancer, and bring it to me next morning. Can you do it?"
*(Kneel)
"I swear on my name and my sword, I will find the stuff you want and bring it to you next morning, My Lady"
"Good luck"
*(Vanish)
Phew, she sure is fast.
"Well, I guess it's time to go to sleep"
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Next morning...
It is already the time Maya to bring her results. I might know what it is that slowed her down. The Keepers of the Heroes' Graveyard. But I didn't expect them to slow Maya down like this.
*(Knock knock)
Speaking of Maya, she finally came.
"Come in, Maya"
*(Step step)
*(Drip)
"How is it? Difficult?"
"Guh....n-no, My Lady. Please forgive me for being late"
You said that, but blood dripping from your wounds. I guess they can even gave Maya a hard time.
"Put that statue here. I need to heal your wounds first"
*(Surprised)
"H-heal my wounds? Does My Lady have light magic?!"
Light? Of course not.
"Look at it for yourself. But keep what you will see a secret for now. Got it?"
"O-of course, My Lady"
"Well then, don't be surprised"
~Restoration~
"W-what is this? I-it's a dark magic! My Lady?!"
Of course she was surprised. Restoration is a spell from dark magic that is the same concept as Heal. It's just that Restoration looks a little terrible because it shows the reverse process before the wound existed.
"There. It's done"
"I-it's healed...it's even better than Heal!" said Maya, happily moving her body.
"Keep it for yourself for the next three days, okay?"
"I'm not going to let anyone you don't want know this, My Lady!"
Obedient, as always.
"Now, move the statue here"
"Understood"
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The legendary necromancer, the Moon Seeker, Itina, a commoner who has the strongest dark magic that can ressurect the dead. Sadly, she was considered dangerous by this empire and killed her secretly, and announced her death caused by her sacrifice on the front line.
Huh. Even before I was born, this empire is already rotten to the core.
"What are you going to do with this statue, My Lady?"
"Well, just wait and see"
I took a knife on my desk and scratched my fingertips.
*(Cut)
"My Lady?!"
This is necessary.
*(Drip)
"And pour my magic a bit"
Now the chant.
"O Itina, the Guardian of the Night, please bestow this same magic user as thou, Denallie Nayanika Isvara, beauty, strength, will, and wisdom that thou once have. And bless me on my journey to defend the people of this empire just as thou are. Please, help me for I have the same goal"
*(Crack)
"T-the statue?!"
It's finally here. With this, I can protect everyone.
*.*.*.*
To Be Continued...
