23. Amethyst Stone

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"I hope you are satisfied with the short reunion. We still have to take care of this flying meat..." said His Highness Yvone to the students who had forgotten their duties. His smiled so horribly that the students who had been busy being fans of my daddy and aunt suddenly had to disperse and return to their respective positions. 

Good job Your Highness Yvone!. 

Granghh!!. 

Crangg! 

Sringg! 

Sringg! 

The voice of the great demon at the border of the city roared angrily again as many magical chains restrained each of its bodies. The whirring sounds of the chains were as terrifying as the roars of demons and the sound of totems tearing through the wind. 

Gyut! 

I hugged dad's neck tightly and lost a lot of focus. I was scared but my eyes didn't want to miss a single bit of everything that was happening. At least what I saw this time wasn't a demon tearing human flesh apart. 

"Young Lady, we meet again. How are you?. Why are you here?" Asked His Highness Yvone who suddenly got behind my daddy so that she was now right in front of me and blocking my view. 

My daddy realized His Highness Yvone's presence so he turned around and now I really can't see what happened to that demon!. Ah, why are you asking me to talk to, Your Highness Yvone?!. 

"Good morning before noon, Duke Leonhart. Looks like you're leaving for an expedition today?" 

"As you can see, Your Highness" 

"Ah. Then I won't keep you any longer. I will also return to my training. May your journey be protected..." said His Highness Yvone. He then returned to join the troops in academy uniforms. 

But what did I hear just now?. Training?. 

GRAGGHH!! 

BOOM! 

For a few moments, the ground seemed to vibrate accompanied by warm gusts of wind. The sounds that shrieked in my ears slowly faded away in the wind and when I turned around, the battle against the devil's minions was over. 

When Carevin's demon minions were defeated, something emerged from inside his slowly disintegrating body. A shining purple light accompanied the sunlight. The light came from an object the size of two adult human fists and that object was an amethyst!. 

That purple stone again!. 

"Carrion?. Why are you here too?" Aunt Freya asked. 

"Why are you still asking, dear?. Of course I followed this man!. Even though I told him that it was just an imitation devil for the academy's final practice, but he didn't listen to me and went back here..." explained Carrion, who didn't seem to know. I still have to explain how my daddy is too worried about me. 

"And what happened to your clothes?!. Oh my gosh!" Carrion was shocked when he realized something about his wife. And without thinking he immediately took off the coat he was wearing after that he put it on Aunt Freya so that the parts of her body that were exposed because she ripped her dress earlier were covered. 

"What did you say earlier??. Practical training?. Since when did the academy's practical training use real demons?!. That's very dangerous!" said Aunt Freya. 

"What do you mean?. I told you, it's an imitation demon from magic, not a real one ..." 

"I-Imitation?. So that was a fake?. And I was panicked to death because of all this?!. Oh my gosh, how can they make it all look real?!" Aunt Freya chattered, filled with surprise. 

"I don't know. It's a system that was recently created by the royal security department... I don't know exactly what it is either. Maybe Leonhart knows?" 

"I can't explain the details yet because this method is actually still in the experimental stage..." 

"Ah I see. So. I think now I understand why you're so worried about that clone demon. Because it's still in the experimental stage?" 

"Hm..." 

"Isn't the royal security department getting scary?!" Aunt Freya shuddered in horror. 

"How could they make the devil's clone look like the real devil!. It doesn't look like it's a clone at all!" Aunt Freya continued. I was just as surprised. 

I was surprised because it turned out that this was just a practical evacuation and defense exercise for final year academy students?. But anyway, as aunt Freya's and daddy said. That clone devil looks very real.... 

A voice that came from nowhere sounded so loud that it could be heard by everyone in the capital. 

Evacuation and Defense Practical Trial Training has been completed. We repeat- 

While the voice was busy making announcements, I saw that many of the buildings that had been destroyed looked fine again. Apparently the destruction was just an illusion that wasn't really real. Very great. They can make things like this in a wide range!. How do they do it?. Ah, I can't wait to enter the magic academy like Aunt Freya said before. But before that... 

I want to learn to read!. 

"Okay, I'll go," said Carrion. 

"Me too..." said my daddy who suddenly handed me over to Aunt Freya again. 

Without explaining anything else, uncle Carrion's and daddy walked away. But before leaving, my dad kissed my cheek and finally he really left leaving me who didn't know anything about where they were going. 

I suddenly had a bad feeling. I felt that my father would go so far away that I, who had been silent and didn't understand, suddenly felt emotional turmoil. Maybe this is what is called the inner bond between children and parents?. 

"Dad!. Dad!. Daddy!. Don't go!. Cellia is coming!. Daddy!!" I shouted. I started crying because my daddy only turned around for a moment and then continued on his way. Why doesn't daddy want to come back?. Where are you going with Uncle Carrion?. 

"Dear Cellia, why are you crying?. Aunt here with you and Your daddy will come home later. They just went hunting for a while. Don't cry... cup, cup" Aunt Freya tried to calm me down. She was so gentle that she reminded me of my mommy so my crying slowly stopped. 

"Oh yes darling, does Cellia want cake?. Auntie knows a shop that sells lots of sweet and delicious cakes!. Let's go there!" Aunt Freya invited me. I complied and we went back to wandering around the capital, where things were starting to return to normal. 

After arriving at the shop that Aunt Freya was referring to, we entered and were greeted by the aroma of various cakes which were very delicious and appetizing. 

In an instant, I immediately forgot about many things and ran towards the display case which showed rows of delicious looking cakes. The appearance of the cakes is also very cute, beautiful and sweet. I can't wait to eat lots of cakes here!. 

"Dear Cellia, choose what you like," said Aunt Freya. Then I chose some cakes and Aunt Freya ordered them. 

At the same time, from the shop window, I saw His Highness Yvone seem to have finished talking with two people who, if I'm not mistaken, were Marquess Vallois and Marquess Dominique. What they were talking about was not important for me to know. Right now only one thing came to mind when I saw His Highness Yvone. 

This is my chance to ask about crown prince Kharel's condition!. 

I tried to run before His Highness Yvone left. 

Hosh! 

Hosh! 

Hup! 

Finally I was able to reach his robe so that His Highness Yvone noticed my presence and he crouched down to speak to the little child who was already out of breath just from running five adult steps. 

"Hmm?. Young Lady?, have you been running after me?. Are you alone?" 

I shook my head quickly because His Highness Yvone looked at me like a lost child. "Cellia is with Aunt Freya!" 

"And where is your aunt?" 

"It's in there," I answered, pointing towards the cake shop that Aunt Freya and I entered together. 

His Highness Yvone nodded, "Then what's going on?. It seems you have a question for me..." Said His Highness Yvone. 

"Where is crown prince Kharel?" I asked matter-of-factly. 

"Kharel?" 

"Oh. Do you want to play with him again?" 

"But it's a shame, actually, he's been feverish since yesterday. So you can't play with him just yet..." 

"Oh, but maybe his condition will get better in two days, after that you can definitely play with him again" 

"Yvone, I'll go first!" Said someone who might be a friend of His Highness Yvone. 

"Oh. I'll catch up with you soon!" 

"Does Young Lady want to ask anything else?" Asked His Majesty Yvone. 

I shook my head because I didn't have anything else to ask other than asking about Chocho Kid. 

"I see. By the way, the brooch decoration on your clothes is very beautiful, isn't it?. Where did you get it?" asked His Highness Yvone. His eyes were sharp. He noticed the presence of a brooch pin to ward off dark wizards on my clothes. 

"Aunt Freya bought this for Cellia at the magic shop!" I answered like a child who knew it. But I was still a four year old child. 

"Okay, Young Lady. I have to go back, and you also have to go back or your aunt will worry about you..." said His Highness Yvone as he led me into the shop and returned me to Aunt Freya who was busy looking for me with the same scary expression as my daddy when he was worried about me. 

So, chocho kid can get sick too?. 

Is that also the reason he wasn't present at His Highness Yvone's birthday party and the reason I couldn't contact him telepathically recently?. 

Can I visit him?. 

By the way, earlier I overheard His Majesty Yvone monologuing to the wind after he asked about my brooch with a hint of disappointment on her face, "What a shame. If only it were a real devil, we would have been able to take real amethysts too..." 

What is amethyst in this world?. 

I am being curious. Can I ask Aunt Freya about this now?. Isn't it strange if I change my questions a little like a child who is all curious?. 

"Auntie!. What was that big rock on the evil creature's body?" 

"Hmm? Dear Cellia, do you want to know what it is?. You won't understand if auntie explains it now, but auntie will still answer with an explanation that is easy for you to understand," said auntie. 

She must have thought that I could also be told something like that. However, I will enter elementary school soon. Knowing about amethysts that seems to be basic knowledge. 

Amethysts are a source of demonic power, magic, and can also be used as an antidote to dark witches. Those are three things I can conclude after hearing Aunt Freya's explanation. 

But it seems, this amethyst source of power looks like a game item that is very rare and difficult to obtain. 

Where do these amethysts come from and how do you get them?. The only way I can find out all this is by finding out for myself. And for that, I have to be able to read!. 

"Auntie, teach Cellia to read!" I said impatiently.