Lady Celeste

Aisha rushed home, her heart pounding with excitement from her encounter with Frank.

However, as she approached her mansion, she noticed several guards searching the vicinity, their worried expressions evident. She felt a pang of guilt for causing them concern.

The guards immediately spotted Aisha and hurriedly approached her. "Lady Aisha, thank the heavens you're safe! We've been searching for you everywhere," one of the guards exclaimed, relief evident in his voice.

Aisha smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry for worrying everyone. I got a little carried away while searching for a special flower in the forest," she explained, trying to sound innocent. Deep down, she knew her acting skills were lacking.

The guards examined her for any signs of injury. "Have you hurt anywhere, my lady?" another guard inquired, concern etched on his face.

Aisha shook her head, her long, blue hair swaying gently. "No, I'm perfectly fine. I had a little adventure, but someone came to my rescue," she said, her eyes gleaming with admiration as she thought about Frank.

The guards exchanged puzzled glances, curious about the person who had saved their young mistress. However, they didn't press for details, respecting Aisha's privacy.

Aisha made her way to the grand entrance of the mansion, her heart fluttering with anticipation. She knew she had to face her mother and explain her disappearance.

Inside, she found her mother, Lady Celeste, an elegant woman with long, flowing silver hair that cascaded down her back.

Her emerald-green eyes held a mix of worry and relief as she noticed Aisha's arrival.

Lady Celeste approached her daughter, her graceful steps resonating with authority. "Aisha, my dear, where have you been? Your absence had us all worried sick," she said in a gentle yet stern tone.

Aisha lowered her gaze, feeling a tinge of guilt. "I'm sorry, Mother. I got carried away while searching for a special flower in the forest," she admitted, her voice tinged with honesty.

Lady Celeste's expression softened, and she reached out to cup Aisha's cheek. "Oh, my precious girl, you mustn't wander off alone like that. The forest can be dangerous," she admonished gently, concern evident in her eyes.

Aisha nodded, her voice filled with sincerity. "I understand, Mother. I promise I'll be more careful in the future," she vowed, truly meaning her words.

Lady Celeste sighed, her worry slowly fading as she embraced her daughter. "Just remember, my dear, your safety is paramount. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to you," she whispered, her voice filled with maternal love.

Aisha hugged her mother tightly, grateful for her understanding. "I love you, Mother. I'll always be careful," she whispered back, feeling a sense of warmth and security in her mother's embrace.

"Mother, I met a boy my age. He was like those heroes in the fairy tale.

When I was being attacked by the wolfs. He appeared out of nowhere and protected me.

And he also used third-circle magic without chanting."

Lady Celeste's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. "A boy your age using third-circle magic without chanting? That's quite extraordinary," she remarked, a hint of scepticism in her voice. She found it hard to believe that such a young boy possessed such advanced magical abilities.

Aisha nodded eagerly, her eyes shining with excitement. "Yes, Mother! He was amazing! He defeated the wolves effortlessly and without any chants. I've never seen anything like it," she explained, her voice filled with awe and admiration.

Lady Celeste furrowed her brows, her curiosity piqued. She considered the possibility that Aisha might be exaggerating or misunderstanding the situation. However, her daughter's sincerity was evident, and she couldn't dismiss her words so easily.

"I would like to meet this boy, Aisha. If what you're saying is true, then he must be an exceptional individual," Lady Celeste said, her voice tinged with a mix of curiosity and concern. She wanted to ensure her daughter's safety and verify the veracity of her claims.

Aisha's face lit up with excitement, thrilled by her mother's interest. "Oh, Mother, that would be wonderful! I'm sure he'd be happy to meet you too," she replied, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.

Lady Celeste smiled warmly at her daughter's excitement. "Very well, my dear. Invite him to the mansion tomorrow. We shall have a chance to meet this extraordinary young man," she said, her tone filled with anticipation.

Aisha nodded eagerly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards her mother for being open-minded. She couldn't wait to introduce Frank to her family and share the magical world she had discovered.

'If it's someone trying to harm my daughter. I will make him disappear from existence.' She thought to herself as she didn't believe what Aisha said.

How could she believe a nine-year-old being a third circle and magic without chanting? It was just ridiculous as she the 'Witch' herself wasn't able to.

Only archmages can do that. And the last archmage existed a couple hundreds of years ago.