Kafziel meets Asher.

"Princess..." Kafziel seems really surprised to see Asher. The boy behind me crosses his arms with his head turned away from Kafziel's direction. Ziel's probably confused right now, this boy is the one who trespassed the Alphard Palace after all. 

It was just yesterday when Asher was ordered by Orpheus to stay by my side. That's why he's here right now, to obey the Emperor's orders. It's amazing how he actually came here despite the fact that he didn't want to. I can see it all over his face that he's very against the idea of babysitting me. 

Should I include this guy in my plans? Hm, let's spy over him first if he's going to be useful to me in the future. I'm not sure if Ziel won't turn his back from me after Amara arrives and he becomes her personal knight, so I can't write him down for my plans yet. Plus, he's an original character of the novel, while this blondie behind me isn't. He's like a new variable in this world who can produce great things if he wants to. 

"Good afternoon, Ziel! This is Asher As--"

"Asher, just Asher, Your Highness," Oh, he just cut my words. It doesn't matter.

"Well then, this is Asher! He's the one who saved me from drowning. We just met yesterday. Asher, this is Kafziel Laverde--"

"Yeah, son of the Count and Countess Laverde. I already know about him, so let's not waste time here," he spoke. He even closed his eyes. I smiled and nod my head at him. Of course he already know about it. 

Asher's not really hiding the fact the he's not in a good mood right now. Look at his furrowed brows. Anyone can say that he'd rather stay in the Magic Tower and laze around than to babysit a little princess. But bruh, it's your fault for telling them about your contract with the Empress! 

I never wanted to be stuck with you as well! I'd rather spend time with Diellzain than to see you permanent furrowed brows!

"That was your second," Ziel spoke, staring at Asher. Second what?

"Heh, and?" Asher smirked and cocked his right brow. Suddenly, he looks entertained now. Does this guy feel excitement when there's a fight that's about to ignite or what? He definitely likes mocking other people and that makes him a red flag. 

"You had the audacity to speak between the Princess' words. Don't you have manners at all?" Ohh...dang it, bruh got roasted! I want to see how this is going to end up. Get my popcorn and my 3d glasses please! 

"I have the very right to do whatever I want, and that includes cutting off her words. Does it matter?" Of course. When you're strong, you can do whatever you want! Who cares if you're part of the Imperial Family?!

Haha, but seriously...this guy's personality makes me want to laugh. Is he being immature or he's really just arrogant because of his strength?

"It includes disrespecting the Princess and excludes respecting other people?" Ohhhh! Dang it brooo! 

What's your rebut to that, Asher Astra?!

"Haha...to be honest, it should be you and this kid who's showing me respect," Now what is he saying? Is he a higher being for us to show respect to him? Just because he's powerful we should respect him when he's not even doing the same things to us?!

"Respect must be done to everyone. If you want us to show it to you, then you should also act respectable, don't you think?"

Wow, they're arguing in front of me? I never said they can't though, just...do it somewhere else!

I want a peaceful life, yet it was robbed from me, and now you're going to destroy my only time of relaxation!

"Ahem! I'm glad you two are getting along," I said, smiling at the both of them. Ziel's eyes widens while the other one just smirked when they looked at me. 

"P-Princess, your eyes just glowed..." I creased my forehead as I tilt my head. My eyes glowed...? 

Ehhh?! No, I wasn't even planning to use magic since I can't control it yet?!

"Heh. Even yesterday..." Asher mumbled. Yesterday? When did it glowed yesterday? I didn't even know?

"Yesterday?" I asked, out of confusion. I can't see it after all, so I don't know about it. Even Alina's brothers and Father never said anything about it. Maybe they really wanted to hide it from me? Why is that? 

Wow, I feel like I was so cool just now. 

"Yeah...ever wonder why I suddenly toned down yesterday? You're a kid who can't control her magic yet, who knows what you can do if I were to anger you?" Asher answered. He sighed and flip his hair before walking towards the table where we are going to have an afternoon tea. 

"That really happened...?" Ziel asked. Asher takes a seat on one of the chair before and nod his head. 

"The Princess is lucky. Her family loves her dearly," Heh...I really wish you're right.

"I love my Dad and brothers too!" I replied as I grab Ziel's hand and starts walking towards the table. Asher looked at the tea set in front of us, he tapped one of the cups and then suddenly carried it to take a sip of his tea---wait, he only tapped the cup and there's already a tea in it?!

Amazing!

"Wow, wow! Mine too!" I said. Letting go of Ziel's hand to run towards his chair . I clasp my hands together as I look at him with the face of a kid who's really excited to see another magic. 

He turned to me and looked away. I saw how the jerk sighed in disbelief before doing the same thing to my cup. He picked up my cup and then handed it to me. 

"Thank you, Asher!" I giggled before taking a sip of the tea he placed on my cup. Woah...what is this tea? It tastes a bit bitter but the sweetness is spreading all over my mouth. I thought I'm going to taste another tea and milk, but this is different. 

"Shall we start with the tea party, Princess?" Ziel asked. I nod my head repeatedly. 

"Yes!" I replied. He chuckled at me before carrying me to take a seat on the chair across Asher. 

Bruh be carrying me like I'm a paper. Is he actually that strong? At this age?

Dang it, that's cool. 

Anyway, I hope Asher and Ziel can get along before this afternoon ends. I have no problem with Ziel's attitude, but this arrogant magician here is literally the problem. If he can lower down his arrogance, there won't be any issues between him and Ziel. 

That seem impossible for him though...

"What? You want me to pour you a tea as well? Not happening,"

"That's not the reason I am looking your way,"

"Then what? Amused by my beauty?"

"The Princess is much more beautiful than you,"

"That makes me much more beautiful than you,"

Dang it...they're even arguing about nonsensical things now. 

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