Zumka town, here we go!

"Is everything set?"

"Yes."

It will be hard for Asi and Barak to imitate the two. But they have to, it was their master's order.

"We will be gone for two days. Just act normal, Anastasius is busy with the upcoming sports festival." Cassian asserted to Asi and Barak.

"Take care of yourself, pajo and majo!" Asi hugged her so-called mother and father.

Cassian and Anastasia are both wearing a cloak, as they will conceal themselves from escaping the academy. Hiding is Cassian's specialty, it wouldn't be difficult for them to get out.

"Thank you very much."

Using Cassian's predominant skill, he uses the wind to carry him and Anastasia. He can fly whenever he wants to now.

Barak quickly went to Cassian's room, in which where he will be staying for the two days. He will pretend to be nauseous so that he can reason it out.

"Contact me anytime you want!" Asi waved at her young little parents.

When the two were not in sight, Asi sough of relief and toss her body at the mattress.

"What are you doing, my cute little Sia?" Anastasius mumbled out of nowhere. This made Asi shocked, making her tumble out of the bed.

"Oh! it's you, b-brother Siu!"

"Brother Siu..?"

His face suddenly changed, in which Asi felt more nervous. If Anastasius found out that Cassian and Anastasia went out, who knows what he may do?

"I knew it. You can't lie to me, you liar!"

Tears fall on her face, there hasn't been an hour since they left but she was caught already. She realized that it was supposed to be 'Brother Nate'!

"Sia, I know you miss Siu. Many people are keep telling me that you and he are twins. What about me, huh?"

She stopped crying, "What?"

"Siu is trying his best to join us soon, don't worry about him. I'm here anyway, I'm sorry for being busy."

Asi feigned her smile and hugged Anastasius, she felt relieved that she wasn't caught.

"Yes, brother Nate."

"I was wondering if you can accompany me to the next building, I'm afraid you'll get bored here alone."

Asi, who is in Anastasia's body shrugged, "No, brother. I'm still tired from the training."

"I see, then I will invite Cassian. He looks like he's free."

"N-no! He's not in a decent state, you know? I visited him earlier and he looked mad."

"What? I'll teach that jerk a lesson! how dare he be mad at you!"

"Brother!"

Anastasius ran to Cassian's room, in which Barak was resting. He was just peering at the window, without knowing what to do next. Barak just obeys what Anastasia told him.

"You swine wolf! how dare you be mad at my sister? you think you're superior to me or what, huh?"

Asi followed him and saw Barak's collar being clutch by Anastasius, who is very furious about what happened.

"Please stop it, brother Nate! He's feeble and weak, let him go at once."

"But-"

"Brother Nate.."

Anastasius rolled his eyes and tossed him to the ground. He grabbed his sister's hand and left the boy in the room.

Barak, who is concealing his identity closed his eyes and inhale. He didn't speak at that time, he was afraid that he will find out.

"That's not a good way to treat someone, Brother Nate! he was your friend." She shouted at her master's brother in the hallway. He twitched his hands and toss it.

"Oh yeah, but I'm only protecting you for your sake! I ditched my session just to check on you. I'm very worried, Sia!"

During Anastasia's stay at the academy, she was always being safeguarded by her brother, to the point that she can't make any friends. Asi noticed it and she can't do anything about it.

But this time, maybe she can.

"I don't need your protection, brother. I hate you! Cassian is my only friend at the academy and so does yours! How dare you treat him like that? You didn't even give me a chance to make friends!"

"Are you blaming me, Sia..?"

"Yes, I am! why can't you let me out of the cage, brother? I want to make more friends. I don't need your protection."

Anastasius can't speak, he was suddenly out of words. He didn't know that his sister felt that way. He felt guilty.

"..So please, let me go."

She swiveled her back and ran as fast she can, away from Anastasius. Asi knew that Anastasia can't speak as she pleases. But now, she's happy for her because she can finally relax.

"No running!" one of the teachers exclaimed, she didn't pay attention and ran to the garden.

As usual, there aren't that many students who come to the garden. This was like a paradise for her, being filled with flowers.

While walking, she caught a glimpse of a young girl who's taking a rest under the oak tree.

"Oh, it's you, Sia." The young girl stood up, it was Seraphim. Unfortunately, Asi did not have the chance to meet Seraphim. Anastasia's months were filled with rigorous training, leaving her with no time to associate with other people. Put in with her brother's overprotectiveness.

"Who.. are you? how did you know majo's- I mean my nickname?" she slowly walked backward because of Seraphim.

"Silly, it's me, Seraphim Silva."

"Oh, yes, I forgot. Pardon me for my rudeness, Lady Seraphim."

"I told you already to call me by nickname."

Asi closed her eyes, she knew that this will gonna be tough. She should've just stayed in her room.

* * * * * *

After many hours, Cassian and Anastasia arrived safely. He felt depleted and exhausted, his mana was drained and so does his body.

Zumka town was known for its beautiful violet sky every night. This was the reason why Cassian chose the place.

The town was still part of the Zeno kingdom. The next town is part of Tristanios, which is dangerous to be in because of the ongoing war.

"Get inside the inn!"

Anastasia carried Cassian to the room, in which there are two beds but shares one room. They didn't mind it all, as long as they have separate beds.

"You go outside and have a stroll, I'll be taking a break."

"What about you?"

"Don't worry about me, I will find you later. I know you're happy arriving at the town."

Anastasia smiled, "Okay! be sure to find me."

"I will."

And so, Anastasia heads out to go sightseeing. Somehow, she felt lenient. Ever since she went into this world, the sentiment from her past life keeps taunting her.

She tied her hair to a ponytail and put some cloak to disguise herself. In the kingdom, only Anastasia has golden hair and eyes. She will be easily caught.

"Miss, do you want this? one copper for this apple."

"Five copper for this necklace!"

Anastasia can't help but smile. It was so relaxing!

"Hmm.. what should I buy for Cassian? I should at least give him a thank you gift for taking me to this town."

Cassian is drained and out of mana. But the real reason is that his curse is acting on its own again. If he didn't get the dragon bone soon, he will die.

In the broad Zeno kingdom tradition, the dragon bone is believed to be the ancient dragon that protects the kingdom since ancient times. One day, the dragon was slain by the esoteric black vicious spirit. Till now, the bone of that dragon was preserved at the kingdom and only the next successor can know where it was hidden.

That is the reason why Cassian sticks to Anastasius, which is to make him the successor and steal the dragon bone. Prince Theodosius is hard to control, he can't be caught off guard. Anastasius is his only key.

"What kind of gift that you want, traveler?"

Anastasia caught the attention of a man who is covered in a dark blue cloak.

"Will a seven-year-old noble girl wants these kinds of accessories?" He asked the merchant.

"Certainly, traveler! why don't you buy all of my items and give that to her?"

"All? well.. uhm.."

"It will cost you two diamonds!"

The man is being tricked! Anastasia went to the scene and pointed at the merchant.

"How could you?! are you being serious? I can understand if it's gold, but diamond? how can he even get one! I'm reporting this to the palace knights that are stationed nearby!"

The merchant's faces turned pale, he will be in a large dilemma. The accessories that he's selling have drugs inside. It will explode once worn and the wearer will die.

"I-it's just a joke! I'm thinking of giving this to you free, traveler."

The traveler realized that there was a drug inside, he unsheathed the swords and pointed them at the merchant's neck.

Before the merchant could speak, he slaughters it and many people screamed.

The traveler left, holding the sword with stains of blood.

"Y-you! what did you just do?!" she chases the traveler and held its wrist.

"Let go of me."

"No! repent for what you've done! how could you do that to an innocent person?!"

"He's not innocent. If I didn't kill him, many people will die because of the drugs inside the items."

Anastasia yanked the traveler but the townspeople are in chaos.

"What should we do, prince? an envoy from Tristanios has come!" Another one came who also wears a cloak.

The traveler pulled his hands and ran. Anastasia chased him and accidentally, she tripped. Luckily, the traveler saves her, and a strong wind blew in their direction making the traveler's hood fall.

"..!"

"No. it can't be..!"

She was stunned, it was him.

"T-theo?"

Anastasia stood up and turned around, the prince will report her if he knew that she was at Zumka town.

"Is that you, Sia?"

Oh no..