The Entrance Ceremony

I woke up early in the morning to prepare for the entrance ceremony. Actually, I would also like to stay in bed after what had just happened yesterday. My body was not yet completely healed, and I still need further medication to the acid wounds in my back which only Kyle has.

This was the first time I will use the Royal Academy's uniform. The girl's uniform was similar to the ones back in my past life. It was a blouse, blazer, and checkered skirt with high socks and black shoes. The color motif was royal blue and white, with the crest of the Argentine Kingdom embroidered in the left side of our blazers.

I put on the skirt and slowly put on my white blouse carefully. I can feel the pain on my back every time I move my arms.

*Knock knock*

"Ysa, can I come in?" I heard Eric's voice behind the door.

"Yes, come in." I slowly buttoned up my blouse.

Eric came inside my room gallantly. He was wearing the Royal Academy's uniform. I have never seen Eric in his uniform before and only imagined what he looked like in the past. But now seeing him donning the sleek royal blue uniform made him much more handsome.

'Any girl would swoon over this big brother of mine.' I thought to myself.

"Are you sure I cannot persuade you to change your mind in attending the entrance ceremony." Eric once again tried to dissuade me from attending.

"We have talked about this yesterday, right?" I pouted my lips. "I promise to go back after attending the entrance ceremony, I promise." I said.

The reason why I want to attend even though I am hurting was because this was the day that the female protagonist of this novel would appear. The entrance ceremony will be held at the academy grounds near the lake. By the time of the entrance ceremony was about to end, a bright flash of light will come down from the skies above and will hit the lake. In that pillar of light, the heroine will emerge.

The heroine of the novel "The Holy Maiden from Another World", Jennette Thompson. As the character bio states, she was a teenage girl that was summoned to this world as the holy maiden that is essential to defeat the demon king. She had strawberry blonde hair and pale blue eyes, the typical features of a beautiful and fair maiden.

As the synopsis suggests, she came from the modern world earth, where I typically came from but this one was fictional. I know that as the villainess of the story, being near the heroine can raise my death flag, but I am still a fan of this novel. I still want to at least have a chance and see the heroine even at a distance.

"If I cannot stop you then at least let me escort you." Eric said with a sigh. "The crown prince has designated a place for you to stay so that you will not be stressed out with the long ceremony."

I felt happy knowing that Noctis and Eric were caring for me. I atleast have cultivated good relationship with these two possible male leads.

"Then I will be under your care." I said with a grateful smile.

"Here let me help you in getting ready." Eric said with a refreshing smile.

"N-No need." I waved my hand in refusal. "I can do this by myself. And all I need to do was to put on my socks and blazer." I said shyly.

"It is not like the first time I helped you get dressed." Eric chuckled.

It is true that when we were kids, Eric had spoiled me. He loved to tie my hair and help me with my socks and shoes. No one would ever think that a man such as Eric can tie ribbons and laces beautifully.

Eric ushered me to sit down and helped me put on my socks and shoes. His careful gesture made me feel embarrassed, but my heart felt touched. I am happy that at least I have Eric by my side. Unknowingly, a smile formed on my face.

As finishing touches, Eric helped me put on my blazer and tie my hair in a fish tail braid. I looked at the mirror and saw my silver hair beautifully braided and tied with a blue ribbon.

"I can never do my hair like what you did." I said. "It is beautiful. Thanks Eric."

"Then I will do your hair every day." Eric replied with a gentle smile.

"I cannot impose on you any further. I know you are busy with your studies and the duties in the student council." I said.

"This much is nothing." Eric replied. "And I would escort you every day to your classes, so making your hair is simple." Eric's hands brushed over my hair to my cheeks.

"Don't you think you are spoiling me to much?" I teased. "I will not turn back on your offer if you insist." I giggled.

"It would be my pleasure to serve you." Eric replied with a loving smile.

"Well them let's go." I grabbed his hand and pulled him. "I do not want to be late in my entrance ceremony."

"Okay." Eric replied.

**

The entrance ceremony has started a while now. Similar to what was written in the novel, the entrance ceremony had gone smoothly, but there was a slight difference now. I was sitting at the area where the student council members were. The place where the student council members were stationed was by the side of the stage. This was a location very near the lake, where the heroine would appear any time soon.

When Eric and I arrived, Noctis was there to greet us. Like he had promised, he made me sit in a location that was not stressful and that was where the student council members were seated. The location was under a big tree that can give a comforting shade from the sun's rays compared to where the students where seating at the makeshift tent. The chairs used here as well was more comfortable compared to the student's location.

I tried to humbly reject Noctis' offer but he and Eric insisted that I sit there or just go back to my dorm room. I contemplated to just go back rather than risk getting in the way of the heroine as the original novel goes, but the entrance ceremony started, and I missed the chance to go back. And so now, I was sitting right beside Eric and Noctis, getting nervous as the ceremony draws to an end.

"Are you alright Ysa?" Noctis asked. "If you like, I can escort you back to your dorm room. I have no further role in the ceremony."

'This was my chance.' I thought. "Um, if it is okay Noct, then can you please escort me back? I am feeling a bit unwell." Noctis smiled sweetly after I called him by his nickname.

"No, I will take Ysa back to her dorm." Eric interjected.

"I am afraid that you still have your closing speech Eric." Noctis gave Eric a chilling smile. Eric frowned with Noctis' remark.

The opening speech was done by Noctis as the president of the student council. The closing speech will be done by Eric, who was the vice president.

If I remember correctly, the heroine arrived just before Eric speech ends. I still have time to escape now.

"Let is go Ysa." Noctis stood up and offered his hand to escort me. By the time I was to take it, a blinding white light shot out from the sky.

'Why now?!' I freaked knowing what this bright light means.

edited by: nalyn