Nothing & System

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"Woah, as expected of the Ferdant family. The palace is truly magnificent."

Anastasia looked around the Palace garden with sparkling eyes, she came to the flower garden that was in the garden and breathed her. Her pretty face became cute when she inhaled the flower.

"This is the white blue lily, a beautiful flower with white and blue hues. They will only bloom in the spring."

"I didn't expect you would know so much about flowers."

"Yes, my friend has a hobby of caring for flowers. He liked it so much that it made a hill full of flowers. He is a naive and kind person, he will always smile at all times, even when misfortune comes he will face it with a smile."

"Oh, there are people with such personalities it turns out."

"Yes, I am good friends with him."

"... Then what will happen to him?"

Anastasia's eyes darkened. Anastasia grasped the white blue lily in her hands, she squeezed it until the leaves fell off and the powder spread. Aeolus can guess what happened to him. Aeolus answered his own question.

"What has passed, let it pass."

A strong wind blew past both of them, the crushed flower in Anastasia's hands went to follow the gentle movement of the wind. No matter how many lives are lost, those who live must continue to move forward in this grim destiny.

***

Rie Von Ferdant, second daughter of the Ferdant family. Currently enjoying a cake that she bought at a bakery on the side of the main street of the city. The person in front of him was his bodyguard, Mia. He always hid in the shadows when at the Academy.

"Miss, it's already 2pm. Let's get back to the castle."

"You know what? Rarely can I relax and get out of the house like this. This way I can see the city as it is."

"... We're already late for home, you promised to be back by noon."

"But it's still daytime."

"..."

Rie looked at the people who went past him, this place was peaceful as always. Creatures of various races, vehicles such as Mana cars and trains, move past Rie and Mia. The atmosphere is really crowded. Rie saw something that caught her attention.

"Elf? I rarely see them coming out of the World Tree."

"In this peaceful era, elves will appear more often in the human world. The Empire had also banned the slave trade for decades. So the humanoid races such as beastmen, elves, and dwarves would feel safe when visiting the Human country. The Era started by the hero is truly incredible, he keeps the peace and invites all creatures to start the beginning of peace."

"It's been hundreds since Vincent's hero killed the Demon Lord, hasn't it? Why only now can peace between races be realized?"

"You should have paid more attention to your studies in class, Miss."

"Hey, I always listen to what my teacher says, you know?"

Rie was upset and puffed her cheeks. The cream from the cake she ate was still stuck to her cheeks. Mia pulled out a handkerchief and wiped Rie's cheeks.

"If you pay attention, Why don't you know about this?"

"Umm... That's because..."

"You've been scolded many times by the principal, Miss. So please pay attention and learn what your teacher says."

Mia has been like Rie's mother, since Rie's mother died. Mia is the one who nurtures and takes care of Rie every day. By nature their relationship is really intimate.

"Well, I'll study more seriously."

"I'm tired of hearing that phrase so many times, Miss."

"Hahaha."

Rie grabbed one of the cakes in front of him and chewed on it. Just as the two of them were enjoying their meal, a person wearing a hood approached the pastry shop.

"Rohzen's Bakery, it's been a long time I did not taste the cake Rohzen it. What do you think, Alvan?"

The man spoke to the elf behind him.

"I still remember the taste of homemade cakes Rohzen, maybe it will not taste exactly like homemade but maybe worth a try."

One of the elves approached the two men who were talking.

"Come on, Don't linger any longer. We're almost at the Castle."

"But I'm hungry because of the length of the trip, why don't we buy one as a prop?"

"We can ask for it when it arrives. Besides, wouldn't it be great if we could taste the cake made by the original maker."

"Oh! You are a genius, Elder!"

"Then shut up and quickly follow me."

Rie and Mia looked at each other strangely. Mia wiped her mouth from the traces of the cake she had eaten.

"Miss, I suggest you to watch from the side-"

"Hey you. Do you know my father?"

"... Oh, my god."

Even before Mia finished her sentence, Rie had already advanced first.

"Umm... Excuse me miss, Do you have any need with us-"

"I heard you talk about my father. So I asked myself, Is this weird?"

"Your father? Who are you talking about?"

Alvan responded to Rie's question with a strange face. Rie only returned his gaze with a curious expression. The Elf called 'Elder' by them began to speak.

"Sorry, Miss. Are you the daughter of our best friend Rohzen?"

"Yup! I am Rohzen's second daughter. Rie Von Ferdant."

"So it is."

***

Aeolus and Anastasia arrived at the entrance of the magnificent palace, they walked from the castle to the palace without a horse-drawn carriage with the aim of giving Anastasia a short tour.

The door of the palace opened suddenly, Cassandra was the one who opened it. He led several servants behind him, all the servants bowed respectfully to the two of them.

"Welcome, young master Aeolus and Miss Anastasia. The room for Miss Anastasia is ready for use as ordered."

"Thank You, Cassandra."

"Your order is an honor for me."

Aeolus turned to look at Anastasia. He just smiled.

"Please rest, miss. Take him to the room, Cassandra."

***

"What a tiring day."

"This is not the day, Master."

"I'm tired internally."

Aeolus walked towards the balcony of his room in the palace. The sunset on a beautiful afternoon illuminated the world as usual.

"Ah yes, after I thought about it I was able to unlock one of the features of your Trait-System."

Aeolus was struck by lightning.

"Hmm? How is that possible. The main Quest has not yet been completed."

"Have you forgotten? I am one of the shards of existence that can annihilate the universe itself with the flick of my finger. Things like this are trivial matters for me!"

"... I'm more confused as to why a shard like yours could end up like this... Don't say much! Just open it, Nothing."

"Before that keep in mind that the features I open are random, so I won't know what the outcome will be."

The blade of Nothing buzzed with a strange radiance, for some reason the majesty and tendrils of the unknown essence Aeolus sticking out. A terrifying essence came out of Nothing, Aeolus heart was racing at the thought that this essence might even be able to annihilate the world. As soon as Nothing started, Aeolus soul felt like it had been pierced by a million swords.

"Kuack!"

"Hold on, Master. Imposing a Construct of this magnitude requires a lot of struggle."

In the depths of the pure and fragile soul of Aeolus, a shapeless object was seen. It's a Construct System, it senses a threat to itself. The essence of the unknown comes out hindering the essence of Nothing, only to be defeated and deactivated. The actual shape of the Construct is visible, a star with four sides. Stars with colorful essence surround its beautiful shape.

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{I won't hurt you, little System}

The Voice of Majesty came out, when the form of Nothing turned into a human being. The majesty and beauty of an emperor can be seen when the Crown shines with colors. Unimaginable authority was sticking out when his beautifully crafted hand was outstretched towards the star system's shape. Her beautiful face that can make all men and women embarrassed to grin.

{Let's see what this little Construct has}