He must've noticed my insatisfaction but he took my silence as a yes and smiled. Then he gave me back my Blackie.
“Here, take it.” Blackieeee! Wahhh! I held Blackie tight and backed away in case he tries ti take him away from me again. Blackie seemed to be scared too and shivered in fear. “I really must go. Using mana for this little thing makes me feel bad.” Crowl, shoo! Go away! I set my guard while hugging Blackie tight in my arms. You won't say that your changed your mind now, right? Gasp. I was surprised when he suddenly turned back to see me. Wahh, I'm gonna have hicups. “What's your name?” “What will you do if you know?” Ah, I accidentally spat out the words without thinking. Then this dude made a sad face as if he felt unfair that he was misunderstood. “Why are you acting this way? I told you I'm not a bad wizard.” But that only made me hate him more. When I stayed still without a word hugging Blackie, he sighed and spoke. “Then know my name. I'm Lucas. Call my name next time we meet.” No, no, no! I don't wanna call your name or see you ever again! And it was really fortunate the he actually looked like he was going to leave. And I then witnessed something amazing once again. Snap. Very mysterious bubbles were summoned before my eyes. Before being disappearing completely, he turned his head to face me and smiled. “I'm going. See ya.” He moved his mouth a few times after those words but I couldn't hear what he said. I closed my eyes and when I opened it again, he was nowhere to be seen. *** “Princess, what's that in your arms?” Felix was on his 40th word of Atlantan when I came back with Blackie. He widened his eyes at Blackie. “You've made a new friend after leaving me behind.” “I said I wanted to play alone?” “Yes. I heard princess told Ms Lilly the same. That princess wants to play in the garden without any disruption.” I realized this was Lucas's doing too. Wow, woooow. That scary bast*rd. If I was gone, no one could've known. Thinking this, I again had a thought that he was really dangerous being to be with. Qing. Blackie, I think we lived close to all the psychopaths in the world till now. “Princess, you've come back right on time. It's snack time.” When I was thinking about the event that occured today, Lilly came in opening the door. “Today's cake is specially the cake princess likes……. Oh my. What is that?” She also widened her eyes at Blackie. Now that I think about it, can I have a pet in the palace? “?” But Blackie who was calm in my arms till now stood up and hopped to the ground with sparkly eyes. “Ah, Blackie!” Black fur creature ran in a speed of raindrop dropping straight to the ground to Lilly who got surprised right after putting the cake down. “Wait!” Felix moved to stop Blackie but it was too late. I didn't know Blackie could move that fast. Blackie appealed his speed and got on the table hopping onto Felix. And he burried his face right on the dish on the table, then……. Munch munch! Swalloed the while cake in one bite. Three of us just watched the black creature munch the whole cake with shock and panic. Then I shouted 'ah!' in realization. It was you, chocolate theif!
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Gasp gasp, sick. So very sick! Is today the day my life starts to get better?! My heart beated fastly. I, I can use magic! Moreover this body is a great grand wizard!
“Its either one of the two. One is that you have amazing amount of mana, and your body can't handle all of it. Or two, your plate is just too weak to handle a normal amount of mana.” He made a wicked smile moving his gaze onto Blackie. “But yours is different, and a bit useful. He broke my spell before.” I don't know why, but it probably is related to him being scary to Blackie. So you're saying that Blackie is my mana which made a form of a creature, and it'll be my power if it turns into shiny airy thing? And from then on, I will be able to use the power freely? Wahh! Wow! Uuwahhh! I knew this day would come! I dodn't know why Claude didn't tell me this, but I felt as if my life span increased. “Thank you for telling me, oppa!” I saw angel wings and light coming from this man. I wouldn't have know if this oppa didn't tell me! Huh, but this is weird. There was no information in the novel <Lovely Princess> that Atanasia can use magic. Well it didn't mention Claude can use magic too so is it not that important? Nah. I read the parts with Claude ignorantly because he was a bast*rd, but I read Atanasia part really carefully. “No need to thank me.” Ehh whatever. My memories weren't perfect 7 years had passed. My memories... But this oppa wasn't a bad guy, but a good guy. Explaining what divine animal is and also catching Blackie for me! And those words saying no need to thank him. “I should go now.” He spoke frowning at the view far away. Ah, right. Felix! I should go in now too. Lilly and Felix must be worried. “Atti will go now too. Oppa, be careful on your way." And just when I started moving with Blackie in my arms……. “Right. That way we will meet again.” Blackie suddenly disappeared from my arms. I raised my head up, not knowing what was going on. Ehh? But why is my Blackie in this oppa's hand again? “Huh? Why are you taking Blackie?” Blackie was whimpering again in the stranger's hands. He smiled at my question. “When did I tell you that I would give him to you?” ‘???????’ popped on top of my head. What did you just say? No, what do you mean? “You said Blackie was mine?” “Before I found it.” ……Huh? What? Haha. Am I hearing things? I am hearing words……. “I found it. So its my choice to whether I fry or bake to eat it.” And what kind of stupidness is this? How does he say that so confidently? I was speechless to his words. I stared at this crazy oppa with a gaze looking like a stupid person, and then realized what was going on after hearing Blackie whimper. How stubborn he is! “Why is oppa taking him away! Gimme Blackie!” No need to be mannerly in front of a thief! The is the owner in front of you, and you just casually tell her you're stealing it? “So what will you do when you take Blackie!” You are not gonna eat it for real, right? Why to our cute little animal friend! Wahh! “It's the same logic of how you sleep when you're sleepy and eat when hungry.” But he just kept on babbling nonsense. “My mana has decreased from the long sleep, and the royals have the most mana in themselves. That's why I came here to find some divine animals, but look what I found here.” Dun dun dunnnn! It was as if the thunder hit the land. I thought you were the palace wizard, but you were a thief who came to steal a divine animal?! “But it's weird. There aren't much divine animal here? As if all the plants died. Anyways I thought it was my waste of time, but thanks to you I found Blackie. It's not enough but it'll help a little.” Kyaaaa hyaaah! I jumped on him as soon as he finished on his words. “No! Give me back Blackie! Do not eeeeaaaat Blackie!” You idiot bast*rd! Are you trying to eat Blackie because you are bored!? And it's my Blackie! My mana! “Ah that is why I tried to leave without anyone knowing.” He lifted his hand with Blackie up high when I tried to reach for him. I was far from reaching even I hopped high. No, give me back Blackie! Sob. An image of cooked Blackie on a dish flashed in my mind. Wahh, our Blackie! He seemed to feel sorry for me who was looking up at him with teary eyes. He frowned then spoke. “There won't be a difference without your divine animal. Just live how you did till now.” Do you think those words are enough to convince me?! What kind of marketing is this! “It's your problem that your mana decreased! give me! Givvvvvveeeeee meeeeeee!” He stayed quiet for a moment to think when I insisted. Yeah, it's not too late now! Change your mind! You'll be punished if you abuse a little kid and animal! “Should I just eat this now?” He then crouched on his knees. I backed away from him suddenly bending down to my height. Bast*rd's red crimsom eyes were looking straight at me. “Even though it takes some time, and it's annoying, there is another way.” He said. But anyways, are you kidding me? If there were other way, you could've just did it the other way! “Should I just leave this alone? I don't think it'll affect much.” I exploded there. But if I say 'yeah! Leave him alone!', I have a feeling that I would get into more danger. I stared at him feeling suspicious. Your pitiful face won't work on me! “To say, I am a very kind wizard so I don't think I will be able to sleep well if I eat a thing from a child like you.” “That's a lie!” I shouted. If so, why did you come to steal Blackie? He smiled in interest when I still didn't believe him. And I became more angry at his next words. “Then let's do it this way. I'll keep this alive until it becomes actual mana. Sounds good?” “No. And keep it alive permanently?Why should I?” “What do you mean why.” I got more angry when he spoke asking for what when I spoke to fight him back. But I soon became speechless at his crimson eyes that are staring at my own eyes. “I'm telling you that I'm giving you a chance.” I was sure that he was smiling, but I felt chills go down my spine. “You need to know this. I can always get rid of you and take your divine animal. Of course I could just take all mana I see in front of you. If it were another person, I would've done it with no hesitation. I'm telling you that I will specially not do that to you.” A deeper smile formed and more chills went down my spine. "Because I got interested in you.” He was speaking scary stuff with an innocent voice and a smile. And I realized that his words spoke the truth I didn't want to admit. It would be easier and would give him more benefit for him to just take Blackie than to try and convince a child. He could do anything he wants to right now. …… But didn't I just called him 'Hey' ,(informal for Koreans to say to older people or person you don't know well.) and punch him for Blackie? I carefully took my hands off his clothes I was pulling down. I myself didn't want to, but I was quite scared. It was already dangerous to be in a place with a stranger alone, but it wasn't going to get any better if I make him mad. Uwaaaahh……. Blackie, I'm so sorry. I cannot protect you cause I'm too weak. Whahhahahahahah. He smiled when I shut my mouth knowing just what was happening. “Don't be scared. I'm a nice wizard. Maybe I won't want to eat Blackie later.” Did all nice wizards freezed to death?! If you are really a nice wizard, I would destroy my palace with my fist! What kind of kind wizard causes all kinds of crimes and give death warnings to a 7 year old! I carefully opened my lips in hesitation. I-I know I am a coward. But I'm scared. Wahhh. “Then what do you want from me instead?” “You are smarter than I thougt.” He smiled as if he found something really fun. “You don't need to do anything. What I want from you is is a little specific thing. I can grab what I need from you myself. Ah, but it's not like stealing stuff from you.” What does that mean? I feel weird. But if I say no, he would just swallow Blackie, right? Sniff, Oh god! Why did you make me into such a weak person! “But if that is actually deceiving me…….” “No problem. I told you I'm a real kind and nice wizard. Its a deal that won't hurt you. Promise.” Is lying something you do every day?! Your words don't help at all! “And if I like what I got from you...” Ugh. But do I have power to choose? I could only try to take a hint. It's been so long since I've felt my death flag right in front of me. But it's not welcoming at all. Sob. “I won't eat that thing even if it becomes mana. A good deal.” He looked at me as if he was asking for my answer. Bad bast*td! As if you're give me a choice! CLT: Thank you Maruuchan_ for your hard work of editing for some (mostly all) chapters as always. He frowned as he rolled his hand into a fist a few times, as if his body won't move as he want it to. I shouted in excitement. "Are you a wizard?" My voice was showed my excitement. I apprached a bit him more and looked him up with shiny eyes. "What, ugh annoying. Why, is this your first time seeing one?" He looked at me as if he was seeing a strange child. Is he a palace wizard?! It makes sense now, how he was able to wander around like this! Even Obelia had few wizards, so even with the wizards in the emperor palace, they say there are less than 50 wizards. Of course I heard Claude can use magic, but he never showed me once so leave that. I started to feel this person's, an amazing person as I thought that. "Others, can you do other things too?" Those eyes changed into a gaze of seeing something weird when I acted too happy. He had a face not knowing if he should smile or not, then without a word he lifted his hand. "Like this?" Snap, and the bubbles appeared around me. "Wahhh!" Right now! From a hand! Bubbles came out! I thought he was going to show me a big cool stuff but it was pretty small magic. However when he kept on summoning bubbles, I became excited like a real 7 year old. Clear bubbles popped up and flew around me. It was shining naturally in the sunlight. Those bubbles approached me when the wind blew. I waved my hands trying to catch them. Then the bubbles popped leaving a soapy smell. Ah, smells good. But is it just me? I feel suffocated....... "Crowl!" Just then the bubbles I was playing with suddenly just disappeared. I opened my eyes as if I just had a dream. Huh? But since when was I closing my eyes? Qu-quing. Quing....... But a doggy sound since a while ago....... A while ago was a crowl sound of a beast but now it was a whimper. "Hah. What's this." I moved my gaze to the guy and was surprised. "Did you just get in my way with that useless talent?" The guy was muttereing glaring at Blackie. Those eyes were icy cold. "You little puny beast. Should I just kill it?" Then Blackie started to whimper. I didn't know anything, but I was sure he was abusing Blackie. "Do not abuse Blackie!" You can't abuse our Blackie! Abusing little animal is bad human! A human garbage! A fireproof garbage! Recycling impossible! "Oppa isn't Blackie's owner, are you?" I asked with confident that he didn't own Blackie. Then his face turned dull. "This thing's owner is you. What are you taliing about?" He was speaking words that didn't make sense from far back then. If I was his owner, would I have asked you if he was yours in the first place? "First time seeing a wizard, same goes for a divine animal. Did you live in a rock?" But he was seeing me as a crazy person. I mean I'm getting a bit mad now? He then frowned as if something was wrong and asked. "Are you actually a daughter of Kailum?" "That is not my dad!" I wanted to tell you from the start! What were you doing naming all the emperors back then? "No? Then is it really that? Seems like I slept a little longer than I planned to Then his son name was......." He held his head with a face of frustration then made a face as if he remembered the thing he wanted to remember. "Ah, right. Aetherunistas. Then are you that bast*rd's daughter? Even though Kailum was one smart guy but his daughter and son are...." (Ah-eh-ru-ni-tas is the pronounciation.) This time, it was the name I knew well. Aetherunistas. He was the emperor 3 generations ago whose name meant 'eternity'. "What are you talking about! My dad's name is Claude!" Okay, say I lived in a rock. Then did you lived in dirt under that rock? What do you call someone speaking of the emperor three generations ago like calling a kid in your neighborhood. Ah! Now I remember the name Kailum. Wasn't he the emperor before Aetherunistas who died too quick that his name is rare to find even in the history book? "Claude?" "Yeah!" "Wait, is that really the current emperor's name?" "Yeah!" Gasp. Then am I in the garden alone with this crazy dude? I shouted in annoyment and shut my mouth immediately realizing what I've done. U-um I think I gotta leave now. Just remembered I had this important thing to do....... "Ahahaha!" But a sudden sound of this guy's laughter caught my ears. I moved my gaze to where the sound was coming from. Are you listening? It was supposed to get scary that he started laughing all of a sudden from silence, but it wasn't scary at all maybe because his laughters were so bright. "Haha! What is this! I've never seen something like this before. Did the world corrupt when I was gone?" And from his bright smiling face, I was amazed. You look like you're in your teenage years if I see you this way. Is it because his smiling face is bright like a young boy? It was more mature than how he glared at Blackie some time ago, so now I was confused of how old he actually was. "Huh?" But he suddenly stopped laughing and examined my face. The face which held a faint smile was corruped by seriousness. "Wait." He even started to touch my face. W-what are you doing? How dare you treat a girl's face who you just saw today this way?! "Hmmm?" Meanwhile, Blackie jumped down to the grass from this guy's arms. But Blackie jumped onto my arms instead of running away. Gasp. This is great. It would've been more great if this dude in front of me wasn't here. "What's this?" He examined my face by turning my head in different directions. It was as if the crimson eyes close to me was looking deep into me, my soul maybe. I couldn't push him away because I felt as if he was holding onto my soul and controlling it. "This is impressive. I've never seen something like this before." The crimson eyes started to glow in interest. I just stared blankly at his eyes which was getting lively that looked like a flower blooming. "I was bored these days but now it's going to be interesting." It felt like a doll trying to act out with human emotions....... But now it felt like the doll has actually turned into a human. "What to do." But I was soon shocked at his next words. "Should I just keep you alive?" Umm, hey......? Is that concern related to me? Uhh this is my life? Not your life? What is wrong with this world that Claude along with this bast*rd here are all for my life?! It really didn't make sense that fear wasn't the first thing that comes up, but this world's craziness. Or maybe I didn't believe his words because his eyes looked so pure. Anyways, Isn't he really crazy? Qing (whimpering sound of Blackie) But then Blackie who was in my arms made a whimpering sound. From that sound, the gaze once was on me, moved to the other. But the guy smiled kind of wickedly at Blackie. "Okay. I'll tell you what this is. Since I am feeling good today." Nope, I'm not curious anymore. No curiosity, no answer. Can't you just leave now? But his next words caught my interest in a second. "This is born from your mana." Wha, my mana? "Born from my mana?" When I asked feeling suspicious, he looked at me as if he was seeing an idiot again. And of course I faltered. Y-you bast*rd! I am treated as a genius here but how dare you treat me as an idiot? "That is why you don't contain mana even though you're a decendant. Won't your father tell you? Seeing those eyes, he must be fully royal blooded. Even though his name is Claude he is the emperor's decendant. Besides naming him Claude, I knew Aetherunistas's personality was pretty bad, but this is more than I expected." I didn't know what part I should correct him first. First of all, I didn't hear anything like decendant's mana from Claude, and secondly Claude wasn't a son of Aetherunistas. Didn't I mention he was the emperor THREE generations ago?! "Ah, it's already getting annoying." He said its annoying just speaking few words, this bast*rd! "So you're saying Blackie is a divine animal born from my mana? What is a divine animal?" "A divine animal......." He thought for a while then spoke. "You could say it's mana's crystal." "Mana's crystal?" "It will absorb into your body and you'll be able to use magic freely when mana's crystal turns into a airy light." He made a face seeming to say 'do I have to explain these things too' and continued. "And that divine animal doesn't appear to just anyone but the owner who's mana overflow it's plate. So a creature made of mana." A bell rang in my head hearing his words. "So that is why normally it would like to stay close to it's owner but this beast seems to be shy." So to put it simple, it means that I'm too great, right? That is why my mana escaped me, right? Because my mana is too strong. So for my safety! "Do you mean that I'm a great wizard?" He frowned as he rolled his hand into a fist a few times, as if his body won't move as he want it to. I shouted in excitement. "Are you a wizard?" My voice was showed my excitement. I apprached a bit him more and looked him up with shiny eyes. "What, ugh annoying. Why, is this your first time seeing one?" He looked at me as if he was seeing a strange child. Is he a palace wizard?! It makes sense now, how he was able to wander around like this! Even Obelia had few wizards, so even with the wizards in the emperor palace, they say there are less than 50 wizards. Of course I heard Claude can use magic, but he never showed me once so leave that. I started to feel this person's, an amazing person as I thought that. "Others, can you do other things too?" Those eyes changed into a gaze of seeing something weird when I acted too happy. He had a face not knowing if he should smile or not, then without a word he lifted his hand. "Like this?" Snap, and the bubbles appeared around me. "Wahhh!" Right now! From a hand! Bubbles came out! I thought he was going to show me a big cool stuff but it was pretty small magic. However when he kept on summoning bubbles, I became excited like a real 7 year old. Clear bubbles popped up and flew around me. It was shining naturally in the sunlight. Those bubbles approached me when the wind blew. I waved my hands trying to catch them. Then the bubbles popped leaving a soapy smell. Ah, smells good. But is it just me? I feel suffocated....... "Crowl!" Just then the bubbles I was playing with suddenly just disappeared. I opened my eyes as if I just had a dream. Huh? But since when was I closing my eyes? Qu-quing. Quing....... But a doggy sound since a while ago....... A while ago was a crowl sound of a beast but now it was a whimper. "Hah. What's this." I moved my gaze to the guy and was surprised. "Did you just get in my way with that useless talent?" The guy was muttereing glaring at Blackie. Those eyes were icy cold. "You little puny beast. Should I just kill it?" Then Blackie started to whimper. I didn't know anything, but I was sure he was abusing Blackie. "Do not abuse Blackie!" You can't abuse our Blackie! Abusing little animal is bad human! A human garbage! A fireproof garbage! Recycling impossible! "Oppa isn't Blackie's owner, are you?" I asked with confident that he didn't own Blackie. Then his face turned dull. "This thing's owner is you. What are you taliing about?" He was speaking words that didn't make sense from far back then. If I was his owner, would I have asked you if he was yours in the first place? "First time seeing a wizard, same goes for a divine animal. Did you live in a rock?" But he was seeing me as a crazy person. I mean I'm getting a bit mad now? He then frowned as if something was wrong and asked. "Are you actually a daughter of Kailum?" "That is not my dad!" I wanted to tell you from the start! What were you doing naming all the emperors back then? "No? Then is it really that? Seems like I slept a little longer than I planned to Then his son name was......." He held his head with a face of frustration then made a face as if he remembered the thing he wanted to remember. "Ah, right. Aetherunistas. Then are you that bast*rd's daughter? Even though Kailum was one smart guy but his daughter and son are...." (Ah-eh-ru-ni-tas is the pronounciation.) This time, it was the name I knew well. Aetherunistas. He was the emperor 3 generations ago whose name meant 'eternity'. "What are you talking about! My dad's name is Claude!" Okay, say I lived in a rock. Then did you lived in dirt under that rock? What do you call someone speaking of the emperor three generations ago like calling a kid in your neighborhood. Ah! Now I remember the name Kailum. Wasn't he the emperor before Aetherunistas who died too quick that his name is rare to find even in the history book? "Claude?" "Yeah!" "Wait, is that really the current emperor's name?" "Yeah!" Gasp. Then am I in the garden alone with this crazy dude? I shouted in annoyment and shut my mouth immediately realizing what I've done. U-um I think I gotta leave now. Just remembered I had this important thing to do....... "Ahahaha!" But a sudden sound of this guy's laughter caught my ears. I moved my gaze to where the sound was coming from. Are you listening? It was supposed to get scary that he started laughing all of a sudden from silence, but it wasn't scary at all maybe because his laughters were so bright. "Haha! What is this! I've never seen something like this before. Did the world corrupt when I was gone?" And from his bright smiling face, I was amazed. You look like you're in your teenage years if I see you this way. Is it because his smiling face is bright like a young boy? It was more mature than how he glared at Blackie some time ago, so now I was confused of how old he actually was. "Huh?" But he suddenly stopped laughing and examined my face. The face which held a faint smile was corruped by seriousness. "Wait." He even started to touch my face. W-what are you doing? How dare you treat a girl's face who you just saw today this way?! "Hmmm?" Meanwhile, Blackie jumped down to the grass from this guy's arms. But Blackie jumped onto my arms instead of running away. Gasp. This is great. It would've been more great if this dude in front of me wasn't here. "What's this?" He examined my face by turning my head in different directions. It was as if the crimson eyes close to me was looking deep into me, my soul maybe. I couldn't push him away because I felt as if he was holding onto my soul and controlling it. "This is impressive. I've never seen something like this before." The crimson eyes started to glow in interest. I just stared blankly at his eyes which was getting lively that looked like a flower blooming. "I was bored these days but now it's going to be interesting." It felt like a doll trying to act out with human emotions....... But now it felt like the doll has actually turned into a human. "What to do." But I was soon shocked at his next words. "Should I just keep you alive?" Umm, hey......? Is that concern related to me? Uhh this is my life? Not your life? What is wrong with this world that Claude along with this bast*rd here are all for my life?! It really didn't make sense that fear wasn't the first thing that comes up, but this world's craziness. Or maybe I didn't believe his words because his eyes looked so pure. Anyways, Isn't he really crazy? Qing (whimpering sound of Blackie) But then Blackie who was in my arms made a whimpering sound. From that sound, the gaze once was on me, moved to the other. But the guy smiled kind of wickedly at Blackie. "Okay. I'll tell you what this is. Since I am feeling good today." Nope, I'm not curious anymore. No curiosity, no answer. Can't you just leave now? But his next words caught my interest in a second. "This is born from your mana." Wha, my mana? "Born from my mana?" When I asked feeling suspicious, he looked at me as if he was seeing an idiot again. And of course I faltered. Y-you bast*rd! I am treated as a genius here but how dare you treat me as an idiot? "That is why you don't contain mana even though you're a decendant. Won't your father tell you? Seeing those eyes, he must be fully royal blooded. Even though his name is Claude he is the emperor's decendant. Besides naming him Claude, I knew Aetherunistas's personality was pretty bad, but this is more than I expected." I didn't know what part I should correct him first. First of all, I didn't hear anything like decendant's mana from Claude, and secondly Claude wasn't a son of Aetherunistas. Didn't I mention he was the emperor THREE generations ago?! "Ah, it's already getting annoying." He said its annoying just speaking few words, this bast*rd! "So you're saying Blackie is a divine animal born from my mana? What is a divine animal?" "A divine animal......." He thought for a while then spoke. "You could say it's mana's crystal." "Mana's crystal?" "It will absorb into your body and you'll be able to use magic freely when mana's crystal turns into a airy light." He made a face seeming to say 'do I have to explain these things too' and continued. "And that divine animal doesn't appear to just anyone but the owner who's mana overflow it's plate. So a creature made of mana." A bell rang in my head hearing his words. "So that is why normally it would like to stay close to it's owner but this beast seems to be shy." So to put it simple, it means that I'm too great, right? That is why my mana escaped me, right? Because my mana is too strong. So for my safety! "Do you mean that I'm a great wizard?" CLT: CatLovesTowels's early announcement! Guess who's debuting in this chapter! The black haired wizard you guys were waiting for!
___________ When Felix moved a little, I had glimps of the book's title he was reading,『Socials Theory 中』. This is what I talked to Mr. White Dog about. “Uhh huh. Play with me if you are done.” Felix who would've stood up to play with me flashed a sad smile at me. “I'm sorry princess. It's going to be hard to play right now since I haven't finished my work.” “Will it take long?” “I have to memorize 50 Atlantan words after reading this” Something was wrong. Why is this oppa suddenly like this? “R-really? But why do you do it?” When I asked due to these feelings, Felix answered scratching back of his head. “To be honest, I was touched that day.” “Hmm?” “I wasn't expecting princess to be calling me a friend.” I started to sweat. I mean, I did say that to Mr. White Dog, but……. I didn't really mean it. Gasp. Oh no I'm starting to feel guilt. “That's why I've decided. I am not going to be a friend you will be embarrassd of.” I started to panick at his confident words. Wait, wait. How does studying relate to being my friend? Thinking with creased brows, a sudden thought flashed in my head. ‘Atti doesn't like friends that are more stupid than Atti.’ "....." My jaws dropped at the words I said back then. “So I'll do my best, princess.” I sweatdropped at his sparkly shiny puppy eyes. Wh- what? So you are studying for me? B-because I said I didn't like friends that are more stupid than me? That sentence was just to defeat Mr White Dog! “I mean……. Felix is Atti's friends even though you don't do these?” “No way. This much is normal to be princess's friend.” “Y- you don't need to.” “I, Felix Robain will be born as a new Felix.” Felix stayed stubborn. Forming a fist with his hand, he was fired up. I couldn't do anything other than to leave the room saying farewell. O-oh, no. I feel like I deceived that naïve oppa again. Why is he so innocent?! I felt guilt thinking about Felix's shimmering eyes. Crowl. I-I didn't mean it to flow this way! I came out to the garden and washed my face. Ahhh! Really! What to do with that oppa! Of course there is my fault for spitting out those stupid words. Sniff. Idiot me. Atti is a bug. Sob sob. Rustle. Then I heard a rustle by the bush. I stopped splashing water on my face at the sound. Huh? What's that? I saw some black fur through the green vines. I wondered what it was. What is that? Dust? But didn't that just move? Rustle. Gasp. The black hairy thing moved again. Feeling the curiousity inside me growing, I approached it with slow, silent steps. Then I pushed the bush with the black fur out of my way and……. “Gasp, cute!” Big round eyes looked up at me. Gasp, what is this? A fairy? Just what is this cute creature? This hairy black creature wasn't a dog or a cat. I don't know what it is, but this is too cute! “I'll give you foodie, come here.” Did such an animal live in the Ruby Palace? I was overly excited that I reached my hand out to a baby creature. I wanna touch him! I wanna pat-pat him! But that thing stared at me for a while, but then dashed away. “Ah, wait!” The hairy thing ran fast into the bush. Ahh, no! Let me touch you first! I started to chase the black fur. “Blackie!” Already gave ya a name. This it the first time feeling my great destiny with someone or a creature besides that beautiful unnie in my dreams! “Blackie, where are you?” Tsk tsk, come here. Come here, we already played tag for long. I will give you foodies and brush your fur. I searched places I didn't go often for Blackie. Ah! Over there! Black fur! I silently walked towards it and jumped over on the black fur. “Got ya!” “Ugh!” But the last thing I heard was one guy's voice. Gasp?! Is this not Blackie? But before expressing my curiousity, I could only scream. “Waack!” Wait! I'm falling, I'm falling! Rustle! I felt leaves and spikes scratch all on my skin. It wasn't a little harm as I threw myself with all my weight. Owww. Ouch! I stayed still for a moment from the pain of the scratched skin from the spiky vines. “Ugh. What's this all of a sudden?” What I heard was a low voice from a guy. I stopped breathing after I looked up where the sound came from with my teary eyes. “Hey, it hurts. Stop pulling my hair.” It was a very pretty crimson eyes similar to a rose. It could've been scary as it was red of the horror movie characters but right now I could only define it beautiful. So what was I doing with your hair……. “Get off me now.” “Gasp.” OHMYGOSH I was pulling his hair! Moreover I was also on top of him from the fall. It makes sense now why the pain wasn't as big as I thought! Shocked, I backed away instantly. Then the guy, as he waited, got up and touched his wrist. It seems like I twisted it when I jumped on him. He frowned touching his back neck. And when I looked down, I saw few black strings supposedly to be his hair. Haha……. Now that I see it properly this is a black hair with blue light mixed with it, unlike Blackie's……. I let go of his hair on the grass without this person knowing. “This little thing is heavy.” Anyways why do this oppa look like a doll? “Who are you?” He looks like he is around 17, 18? Appearance like a highschooler, a highschooler with a pretty face enough to make people's heart beat fast. But not that 'pretty' for a girl……. Like that idol one of my friend in last life told me about. In one word, its pretsome, pretty and handsome. “Who are you oppa? Not anyone can come in here.” “I'm not anyone.” Is he a worker here? That's why he is here. But Ruby Palace bans guys so he cannot come in here. Of course except for Felix who Claude personaly ordered to look after me. It had been 2 years now, but he didn't do much because things were always so calm there. That is why delivering me to Claude and playing with me when Lilly was busy was all. “Looks like you are a decedent. When did Kailum had a daughter?” What is this oppa saying? Of course I am a decedent as I am the only child living here. And what? Kailum? Have I heard it somewhere before? “How old are you?” “Me, 7.” Wait. Why am I answering his questions? I was answering to his questions that was really straightforeward that I didn't know I was answering them. He knew I am royal blooded, but he didn't seem to mind. I was now really confused. Really just who is he? “Oppa, who are you really? What were do doing here?” Hearing my question, he held up his left hand. “Catching this.” “Blackie!” In his hands was something I was searching for the hardest. The golden eyes looking up at me shimmered. That thing made a crowl sound and swayed his body for release, but stopped when the crimson eyes moved from me to it. “Is he your's, oppa?” “Is this your first time seeing this perhaps?” What kind of question is that? Obviously. That is why I asked you. He was speaking as it was surprising that I saw Blackie for the first time today. What. Didn't you come here to take Blackie? “Princess!” Huh? But I heard a voice familiar to me. This is Felix's voice. He must've felt bad leaving me for studying. Or maybe Lilly told him to find me. I decided to call Felix because it was awkward being alone with this stranger. “Fel…….” Snap. Something unbelievable happened after the guy here snapped with his fingers. “Just where did she go?” Felix who came over with sounds of rustle would just turn away from me even after his eyes met with mine. He also turned his head a few times as if he was still looking for me. “Fe-Felix?” It was the same when I called his name. Snap. This guy snapped his hand again. Then Felix spoke as if he thought of something. “Ah! Right. I only memorized 10 words of Atlantan. I should go find princess after that.” Then Felix went away to other places to search for me “It becomes annoying if we are found.” I saw Felix leave with a mental shock. “Especially Obelia bast*rds act crazy everytime they see people.” This guy in front of me made a face as if it was annoying just to think about it and moved his gaze to me. “So I tried to stay here as quiet as possible but I was found by you. What to do." He then examined my face for a while, thinking about something. I saw Blackie struggle again letting out the sounds of a crowl. However, I was focused on something else. “Hey.” My heart was beating the way faster than before. “What did you just do?” “Just got rid of some annoying things. But it's weird. Mana became weaker and senses also became weaker too, out of my expectations” CLT: I was thinking to name the creature Negro as it means black in spanish but changed my mind as Blackie is english and seem a bit more cuter for a kid to name. Thinking things flowing the way Roger Alfius wants it to flow, my face started to turn dull until it couldn't be any more dull.
I feel like I have to admit. I had always thought Claude was the sickest person in the world but I want to cancel that. The one who is most sick is this white doggo infront of me! To make fun of Roger Alfius, I hid my anger and made a thinging face. Then I spoke as if I was still thinking something. “Eung, but Atti doesn't like friends who are stupider than Atti.” Was my reply too unexpected? It probably was unexpected that these were strongly shocked with my words. “P-princess.” Kuckk. I think I am being sick right now too. But even so, it doesn't matter! Only if I can give him a big beautiful screw over! “*clears throat* . She is a smart girl so princess shouldn't worry.” Ah, really? I smiled at his condident answer. Of course you are. Because its you who started teaching Jennet early for your future's sake. Then how about this? I let out 'wow' as if I was excited for Mr White dog's answer and asked. “Then can that girl speak Atlantan?[Mister White Dog Stupid Dog poop sea anemone].” (The words in the bracket [ and ] are the Atlantan.) Roger Alfius's eyes widened at my familiarity with Atlantan. But don't be surprised yet. “How about Faskal official language? [White doggo idiot peeing everywhere. Bleh Bleh].” (The words in the bracket [ and ] are the Faskal official language.) “…….” “Psykansia divine language is easy so she should have mastered that. [God will punish the ones who lie].” (The words in the bracket [ and ] are the Psykansia divine language.) Roger Alfius was speechless when I spoke one of the lines of bible using Psykansia divine language. But there's still more. "What about socials theory? She probably finished the 2nd book if she is that smart? Hmm, Atti is stuck on Beridingar functionalism theory because it was a little hard but did she finish Bill Rohitch? What about other subjects? Mana? Philosophy? History?” “…….” “Uhh……. But since Mr White dog say she is that smart, she might not wanna be friends with Atti who can't speak Atlantan too good at this age....... Can I ask her to be a friend of mine is I finish what I'm learning right now?” I asked with a sad, depressed face. The area was dead silent now. Ha, this respect. Looks like I studied with the teachers Claude sent me for days like today. I only studied to look good in front of Claude but this is quite useful. Yeah. I have a strong personality. I admit. But this Mr White dog started this! Hmph, how dare you try to push Jennet in my himeground. Huh, but wair……. If Mr White dog's plan work out and Jennet gets to meet Claude earlier than the novel, wouldn't my day of death come faster? Now that I think it this way, I got goosebumps enough for my hair to bounce up. Gasp gasp. Crazy. The craze. This wasn't a problem to be mad at just for that he wanted to make me friends with Jennet while hiding her identity! “……I knew princessAtanasia was smart through the rumours.” Right then, Roger Alfius spoke, breaking the silence. “But looks like the rumours weren't enough to explain princess's smartness.” I was impressed at how he was able to gain his expression agaim. However his eyes still contained admiration. “That girl took interest in studies early but seems like she can't compare to princess.” Of course. Even though she is the protagonist, she is 7 year old, the age of playing with dirt. And I knew I cheated on a 7 year old kid. Eek. Now that I state that, this cannot get more embarrassing. Now there are more bad history in my book, and I will kick my sleeping blanket tonight. But it wasn't a bad feeling defeating Roger Alfius so I should be satisfied with that. Now go away. Shoo shoo. What?! That 10 year old kid is alreqdy around the same level as I am? Isn't that a lie? Is this the feeling Roger Alfius felt everytime he met up with me? My pride went down at the words comparing me to a 10 year old kid. “I will think about it if he doesn't look like Mr While dog.” Roger Alfius couldn't do anything about it now. “Atti wanna go now.” I poked Felix with my finger to signal I wanted to go now. That is how duke Alfius left without earning anything. When I glimpsed back to him, Roger Alfius was heading to Gannet palace where Claude was. Seems like he is going to try with Claude since he failed with me. Claude won't agree easily to his words since Claude always rejected him. Eek, bleh bleh. Is there no salt here? I feel like I have to sprinkle salt everywhere since it wasn't a good day. Anyways is it real that Isekiel that kid is at the similar level to what I'm studying? I felt bad thinking about it and pouted. But just then, Felix who seemed down since a while ago spoke as if he decided on something. “Princess, I, as well, will work hard so princess won't be embarrased because of me.” Huh? For what? Of course I just stared at him out of curiosity but Felix wouldn't answer. * * * “Now, stand up from the spot.” I was busy today as well. “Now sit.” Sit! Stand! Wait! Kind of doggy training. “Now walk to where I am right now.” This basic manners was exactly what its called a basic manners that I had to practice basic manners 30 minutes a day. Then I would have to move on to the next section. “Princess's posture is very good due to early learnings.” Sounds like a compliment but trust me, its not. She is just complimenting herself since she taught me for 2 years and is better than any other kids my age. Uwuu. Other studies are fun at least but manners? No fun no dreams no hope no proud. Fortunately though, the time went on fast and the basic manners and composition class with countess Eloise past by fast. It was afternoon when I finished my lunch. “Obelia's luck. Have you been doing well, princess.” It's Altantan class now. After a quick test of word memorization homework last class, we began the class by reading and translating Atlantan. The main thing in this class I did was with the words I've memorized last class, I was to mske a paragraph with it. Bue he must've thought it was too much for a kid like me so I only had to read out and copy down the paragraph he made with those words. And after 2 hours of Atlantan, I move on to history. The one teaching me both was the famous scholar in Obelia, a very old man. I wanted a good looking young oppa but whatever. The bus already left. Kuckk. To add I was learning socials theory from him too. “We will end it here for today.” Yaaaay! I finished all classes for today! I yelled in joy inside from my happiness. “Haha. I am proud as a teacher as princess knows 10 things from just 1 thing.” Ya ya, I am a little too smart. So justeave already. “Then see you again tomorrow.” “Farewell!” I waved my hand at the old white haired man. If it was that countess Eloise, he would hate it but for this old man, he liked it more when I acted like a granddaughter. Like he said, I absorbed everything like a sponge. It was studying I couldn't do even though I wanted to do last life that I can do it here. It was fun. Well sometimes there were days I really didn't feel like studying. And today would be an example for that day. “Felix, Felix. What are you doing?” I ran to Felix immediately after class. I was bored these days because there weren't much things to do excpet for classes. (CLT: Who here is going to sleep or eat when you have nothing to do?) Ever since I met duke Alfius at palace Gannet, Claude never once called for me. Hearing from Felix, Claude ordered to not to visit to Gennet palace since there was an annoying doggy who won't get the concept. I could only make a 'tsk' sound hearing that. Mr White dog is brave. If you keep on doing that and Claude gets angry for real, you won't be able to go home that day or maybe forever. Well, Claude is more clamer these days compared to the past. Compared to he who seemed like a walking time bomb, he was now very naïve even though it is not a normal naïve you say to other people. “Ehh? What is this? Hmm, hmm?” Anyways I attacked Felix with my what is it attack. Felix was the only one to play with me besides Lilly. Felix was staring at something on the table with a serious expression, sitting on a chair. He was too focused that he didn't realize I've come. I walked to Felix and stood beside him, looking at what he was looking at. “Ah, princess. Are the classes over?” Felix then turned his head to face me. "What was Felix doing?” I asked in a tone of saying to stop what your doing and play with me. But Gelix just smiled as if he was waiting for that answer. “U was studying Max Beridingar.” “Huh, max Beridingar?” “Yes. I must know these things as a friend of princess.” H-huh? What's this? I panicked at his words. Did he want to do it all of a sudden? Now I think about it, he was always carrying a book with him……. Claude was just staring at me eating having his tea cup in front of him just like always.
At first I had threw up after eating from that gaze of his, but it wasn't scary now as I'm used to it. Yum yum. But do you have something to say? It looks like you do? “Did you meet anyone when you were coming to my palace?” Of course I'm right. Claude asked me with his brows creased. “Yum yum. Meet? Who?” Obviously, I answered still munching on my cake. Meet who if you are living in a castle that not even a mouse wanders around? “It's fine if you haven't met. Just keep on ignoring.” So, who are you talking about? But Claude just made an annoyed face while he held the tea cup to his face. He seemed to be in a bad mood just thinking about it. I wondered who he was talking about while I was chewing on my cake. And soon figured out who Claude was talking about. “Ah! It's mister white doggo!” “Hello, sir duke Alfius.” “Have you been doing well, princess…….” I smiled brightly at duke Alfius who made a 'oh no' face when he saw me. I was leaving early due to Claude who shooed me out earlier than usual. Claude seemed to be tired than any other days But I met duke Alfius on the way back. “Hi, Mr. White dog?” “I possess a name…….” “Mr white dog, hands.” Roger Alfius tried to make me say his actual name but soon gave up with a sigh. I had met him a few times during these 2 years and I always had fun calling him a white dog. And Roger Alfius would always try to avoid me. But aren't I a princess? If he succeeds in avoiding me, then that is that but he can't avoid me if he and I meet like this and start a conversation. He couldn't help but reach his hand out to me who was in Felix's arms. He probably is thinking I would give out some treats like how you treat a pet. But not today! “Mr. White dog, good job! That's my boy.” See? This is a change! I held his hands reached out for me, and reached my other hand to his head and patted him. “Pfft.” Felix was busy trying to hold in his laughter as always. Roger Alfius made a face and backed away two steps from me. Ah, looks like he is going to run away. Duke Alfius left appealing his amazing skills of avoiding me after being made fun of by me, so I couldn't really attack him for long. “*clears throat*.” Huh? But he didn't ask for a farewell right away. He cleared his throat then spat out words other than ‘I'll be going now’. “Princess Atanasia.” Wow, what a rare scene for Mr White dog. I don't know anything, but you seem to have something you want to say. This was interesting in a different way than any other times. And I was far more interested in the next words he spoke. “Perhaps you are lonely without a friend to play with?” Why is this man who looks like a tiger by appearance but is a bug inside asking me these kind of question? Now that I think about it, Claude had told me to ignore whoever I meet a while ago but seems like it was this man here. Gasp. What, what. What did Mr White dog say to Claude that Claude said those wirds to me. This is very interesting. “Friend?” Looks like my nerves increased these days. If it was around half a year ago, I really wouldn't have ignored him like Claude said but seeing me talking with him ignoring Claude instead... “I apologize, sir Alfius. Princess…….” “Sir Robain, princess is speaking. Do not interfere.” Felix tried to refuse following Claude's words before, but he had to close his mouth at duke's words. Even though Felix's family Robain was Obelia's other duke, if I only compared Felix to this other duke here, Felix was the one loosing to Duke Alfius. Is it because he is that duke Alfius who had the protagonist Jennet and the male lead son? Why did he start this friends thing? “Mr. White dog stuuupid. Atti have a friend.” Um. But I don't want to give an answer Mr. White dog wants. “Felix is Atti's friend” “Princess.” I felt a touched gaze from Felix. This is what you call eat a chicken, then eat it's eggs. Making fun of Mr. White dog, but at the same time, raising Felix's good feeling for me. “But wouldn't it be better to have a friend princess's age?” Oh wow. I guessed in the first place but now I know what he is aiming for. I thought my guess was wrong because he was a weakling who alwasy tries to avoid me. “To be honest, I have a son close to princess's age.” I guess Roger Alfius wants to introduce Isekiel, his son, the male lead in <Lovely Princess> to me. Huhhh? “He is very smart and mature boy as he is my son. He is 3 years older than princess so if princess treats him like an older brother, my son will treat princess like his sister.” I held in my anger that was about to explode. Gosh, I can see what this man is thinking clearly! You are treating me as an insurance, aren't you? You just want to keep me for emergency case seeing that I am doing somewhat well with Claude. Seems like you are going to use me if Jennet fails his plan for Claude's power later on. And so you are planning on me to create a sister-brother kind of relationship or other connections what so ever with your son for your good. Well it wasn't his loss if I refuse or does not like Isekiel, but it would be a huge gain if I did like Isekiel as a friend or brother. “Hmm hmm……. And it is embarrassing to say myself, but my son is handsome since he looks like me.” But mister, did you perhaps asked this to Claude as well? I would understand why Claude was annoyed if duke Alfius said himself that his son looks like him and is handsome, smart, and has a good personality and tried to make kids to be friends. Mr. White dog, your way is more worse than wrong! Instead just tell Claude you would be in charge of the nation. That would have more possibility than this. “Eh, If he looks like Mr White dog, I don't wanna.” Even though he has the title of male lead, 10 year old is a 10 year old. If I see Isekiel like that...... hmm. I feel like that will very ruin my image of him. And what do you want me to do with that kid? Do some handshakes and claps? I would learn one more of Atlantan word rather than that. Besides, the length of my study time increased these days and now I have less time to play. (Atlanta language- it's not the same Atlanta in Georgia, but a country.) Duke Alfius's eye twitched a little when I made a face of disgust saying 'If he looks like you, it is a no'. It looked like my words have killed some of his pride. But as if he thought a 7 year old killing his pride was too childish, he continued on his words as if it was nothing. “Then…….” And I, who saw duke Alfius speak, raised my brow. “How about a girl of the same age?” Is this man crazy? This makes no sense. “Ah, you mean the girl living in Alfius mansion?” “You are correct. I am taking care of the last child of my older cousin who's weak and is at Floria region for it.” What a good excuse. Of course since you can't state 'she is your daughter' to Claude and have to use rightful words. Felix who seemed to know by rumours, said as if he knew. He seemed to be interested in a girl my age since he always asked Claude for a friend for me since a while ago. And right now, I..... “How about it, princess?” Was a little too mad at duke Alfius. What do you mean how about it, you crazy man! I was going to spare you because it's Isekiel, but now you try to make me be friends with Jennet? Ha, I see myself as an idiot when I act as if I don't know anything. I can't fight back because of it! The reason why Atanasia died in the first place was for Jennet to have a happy ending but what? You want to make me and Jennet friends? So what if I become friends with her? Will you try to gain interest from Claude? Well I know Jennet didn't do anything wrong. However, I was Atanasia so I had a thought Atanasia wouldn't have to die in the first place if it weren't for Jennet. That is why I felt insecure with Jennet's existence and wanted to slap Duke Alfius and Jennet's aunt who tried to gain benefit using Jennet. However that was all in the book. In reality, Duke Alfius wasn't as evil as in the book so I kept an okay relationship with him. Seeing him trying to betray my feelings made an anger mark on my face. Ahhh! I shouldn't have patted his head but pull 'till it's bald! “Princess, if princess desires for it too, I will try to make his majesty consider it with Sir Duke Alfius.” Only Felix who knew nothing was innocently asking for my opinion. Roger Alfius looked confident as if he thought I wasn't going to refuse him twice. He must've thought I would accept easily since most kids my age without any friends would feel lonely and would want some friends. I could totally see it in his face. And since Alfius family had a boy and a girl, he must be thinking this is great since he could pair me up with either gender I want as a friend. “Felix, choco.”
“No princess.” “Just one.” “I'll be the one to get in trouble.” “Hiiingg.” I frowned at his strict disapproval. Even though, you should've given a little time to think about! Bad Felix, just ignored my desperate gaze. Ha, I didn't see oppa this way, but you are one cold oppa. Sob sob. “Sorry, princess.” He seems to feel pity making a sorry face at me. So what. You're not gonna give me choco anyways. Hmph! “Atti could't sleep because Atti really really wanted to eat choco....” But of course, I'm not giving up yet! I saw Felix flinching as I mumbled. Great! There are some effects. “Just one, really just one. Pleaseeee?” I did aegyo to my chocolate provider and appealed my cuteness. Then I saw his gaze shake, a proof of his mind changing slightly. Felix and my maids Hanna and Seth were some amazing snack provider. But Lilly had ordered specifically not to give me any chocolates so it was a bit hard to gain. Sure sure, I understand your troubles so just give, give, give... giv-.... “I really can't this time…….” “Promise. Really, just one.” “If Ms. Lillian knows…….” “I won't tell Lilly. She won't know if both of us don't tell her!” I begged with my best cute and pitiful face. Now, look at me. Am I not pitiful starving for choco? Really, just one. I mean, one could always turn two, and two can always turn three. “But…….” “Atti suffered depression for the past few days because she didn't have choco……. The world is pitch black. Wanting to cry…….” From my mumbling with a big deep sigh, I saw Felix starting to change his mind. Taking advantage of it, I made a face that showed even more pity than before. “And I think choco will fix it all.” Just giveeee! Chocoooo! I looked up at Felix with teary eyes. Kuckkk. In the past 2 years handling Claude, things that improved was only this pitiful acting. Felix handing out his both hands with a choco on it was the proof of how hard I lived these days. “Then it's really just one.” “I love Felix the best!” I hopped in joy. Then he smiled back. Now, quickly offer Atti, your majesty the choco! Ai ruv chogolit! Gibe meh uh chogolit! The chocolate Felix reached for was shining so brightly like the gems I hid back then. However, I failed to succeed in my touching scene with my chocolate. “I knew it.” “Gasp.” Lilly who appeared out of nowhere suddenly took away my chocolate "Sir Robain, I asked you to take care of princess for me well.” (Meaning no choco) “Haha. I'm Sorry.” Felix started fidgetting, captured by Lilly. Oh gosh. This oppa was useless facing Claude but these days, he was also being weak against Lilly. You mola mola ocean sunfish oppa! You are even more of a mola mola ocean sunfish than I am! “Princess, I told you that if you eat lots of chocolates, you'll have ouchy ouchy on your teeth.” “Uwuuu.” I could only frown at Lilly's strict words and expression. Grrr. This is all because of that chocolate thief! I could only try to take a hint because of that thief. It kept on stealing my choco when I was about to forget about him. There was this time when I was going to sneak for some choco, but came out empty handed by how little there was compared to last time I got some. I heard sounds of rustling quite a few times, and I had to be surprised everytime when I heard about the ghost in Ruby palace. O-Of course! It doesn't mean that I am scared not even a bit of ghost at this age! And there is no way there are ghosts! *clears throat*. Anyways, it has been 2 years now since that thief stole my choco, and it was annoying. I tried my hardest with all my efforts and energy to find that maid unnie but I failed. Felix, whom I sent for my choco chores instead of me told me he hadn't heard a thing which really got on my nerves. Am I just hearing things?! Crowl! “It's all for you, princess. Princess doesn't want to be hurt. Right?” I have experienced cavity last year to be honest so I could understand chocolate banishment. But I wanna eat my choco. Sob. Lilly fail, Felix fail. I cannot count on Ruby Palace maid unnies. You cold hearted main unnies. Wahjh. I miss Hanna and Seth who I last saw more than a year ago. Sob sob. Sh*t. Fine, time to activate my final move. “I wanna go see daddy.” Now I'm 7. I sneakily switched papa to dad or daddy. How much did I cringe and kick my sleeping blanket after calling him 'papa' to be seen an impact. Acting like a child is not something anyone can do. Sniff. “Princess…….” “Yeaaaa? Atti wanna see daddy.” Anyways! I was very happy now that I graduated 'papa' generation! Atti is now a free Atti! I'm freedom! (I'm freedom does not make sense but shows how bad Atti was at english in raw.) But Lilly was now staring at me with the eyes that seemed to catch something. I just pretended I didn't know anything as I looked at a distance. But I felt this for a while now. Doesn't this give you an image of a family? Naughty dad and his daughter, and a mom who looks after them. “Hold me. I wanna go see daddy!” Eek, let's leave! I pulled on Felix's cloth. Then Felix picked me up, knowing this is what I wanted. “No can do since princess wants to see his majesty. We'll be back.” “But shouldn't we inform first?” “His majesty always likes whenever princess visits him.” Yes yes. Lilly, thise kinds of worrying is not needed. That bast*rd treats me like a pet instead of a daughter, but he won't kill meh through these little things. “Then have a nice trip.” (Huhuhu, I read in the comments someone mentioned 'chalga' and yes. That is correct but in a more formal way like 'Chal da nyeo oh se yo' or just 'da nyeo oh se yo'.) “Will do.” “Lilly, bye!” Eek. Let's run away from this mother, father and daughter roleplay. I insisted him to go by pulling on his arms. “You've come.” Ahh, my hard work was worth something. Claude spoke right away as soon as I appeared. Haaa. Did you hear? It's not 'why did you come' but 'you've come'. Of course it was a tone seeming to say 'You've come again' but its progress. There it is, my reward for doing aegyo everytime I saw him. Ahh, I'm going to tear up just thinking about my hard work during thise 2 years. “Dadddd!” I got off of Felix's arms and ran to Claude with a big smile on my face. “Now you are visiting my palace just as if it's your house.” ……it's a nonsense. That couldn't happen unless the sky divides in half. Claude tried to shoo me away while lying half way on the sofa by doing a hand motion like he was being lazy. Sigh, i hate you too. But I wouldn't have come here in the first place if I was going to back down just by this little thing! “Daddy, Atti have arrived!” I ran with these short legs and put my hands on his legs. Finally, S.M.I.L.E. “I came here because I suddenly missed daddy thiiiis, thiiiiiis~ much!” I could do this without cringing anymore as this was now one of my daily routine. And today I wanted something for him so I acted even more cute than the other times. “It's too noisy early in the morning.” Claude was still being Claude, not saying a single nice word to me, but he didn't push me off himself when I hug him like today. I'm not sure but I think he doesn't full heartedly hates me visiting suddenly without any warning. “Hehehe.” I heard Claude made a tsk sound looking at me who was smiling like an idiot. Look at this. See? My danger signal isn't ringing red yet. “Felix.” “Yes, your majesty. I will call for the maids.” Felix answered like he knew what he would tell him to do. Then my eyes became so bright and sparkly like a dog wagging her tail as if I heard a golden bell ring. Woof woof. My cuties just as precious as my beauties! When the maid unnies came in through the door, my heart began to pound as if I just met my first love. Ah, this is a touching scene. Those things on the white plates the maid unnies are carrying! Kyaaa. What a masterpiece. If I had a tail, I'd probably be wagging it violently. “Looks like you are more happy to see the cake than you see me.” Claude said as I was staring beautifully at my cake. Ahh, why do you have to be so sharp on these useless things. Can't you just pretend you don't know? Making a person embarrassed is a thing you're good at. “It's more delicious eating here with daddy. Hehe.” I said the words empty-heartedly and smiled. Of course I was shoving my cake in my mouth as I did so. Claude always provided me with sweet snacks whenever I visited. Things he very unlikely does. That is why whenever my chocos are banned to go in my mouth, I always come here and ate snacks like right now. If it was 2 years ago, I wouldn't do this but being able to visit Claude like this, wow flowing time really is scary. “It is surprising how your cheeks don't explode when you eat like that.” This bast*rd calls me chubby but always remembers to give me snacks. Maybe he wants to see the cute me eating…… would be too unreal. Well, I don't care. Yum yum yum. I raised the sweetness I craved for by shoving those sticky chocolate fudge cake in my mouth. Seems like Atanasia has blessed DNA seeing that I'm not getting fat far eating this much. Ah, that surprised me! I was surprised by Felix's voice coming out behind the bed curtain. When did you get in here?
“Ye, yes.” “This is unusual. His majesty is not the one to put his guard down in front of people.” His giggles made me want to hide in a mouse hole. "Seems like princess's song was very effective.” Ack! You also heard it? Uwu, I'm done for. How do I look Felix in the eyes from now on. Wha whaaa. I am embarrassed. “Princess.” “Wh~y?” I rolled kicking cushions. Then Felix called me again. Sniff. Why? What now. Sure, speak if you have words to speak to me. “I'm sorry about yesterday.” He meant of the incident yesterday. "I was not supposed to take action without the permission of princess. I was short in thoughts." Ehh. Well, why are you apologizing? Now I feel more sorry. “I just thought princess would be happy if princess saw Ms. Diana.” No, that's a problem because only you and Lilly thinks that way. I was the one who said I wanted see Diana in the first place……. Anyways the two are taking care of Atanasia so they must be worried of Atanasia not knowing her mother. Gasp. But I just screamed and abused them physically! “Uh, umm.” Kuuck. Now I know that I'm a trash. Wahhh. “A-Atti is also sorry I hit you─?” I was not going to get into this again but I just can't stay still hearing what Felix said. I heard little laughters when I hesitantly apologized. “It's fine. It hurts, but I'm fine now.” Eek that's a lie! That soft push was not too hard! In fact, my hands were the ones suffering after the push! And the one being pushed back by force was me! But I should stay quiet before another accidental word comes out from my mouth. Kuuckkk. But Claude this brat is sleeping, right? I relaxed myself after seeing that there was no reaction when I poked his nose and made it look like a pig's. "Honestly even though it is not like princess, I lost my mother quite early when I was a kid too.” Go on. I'm all ears. “My mother was also his majesty's nanny. We could be described as a brother taken care by the same mother.” Now I know why Claude was being a little soft on Felix than he is to others. Felix’s mommy is his nanny after all. No wait?! This is a new discovery. Claude you, you weren't the one to go soft on people for those reasons! If I am wrong, be soft on me too! “I didn't really like mother back then. She played more with his highness than she played with me.” Tsk. Your mom has been stolen by Claude. Now I know why Claude is a bit nice to Felix. “So after mother passed away.” Anyways young Claude. I can't imagine. I feel like he was emotionless when he was born to........ “I told people that I didn't care about that women's death. I didn't miss her or didn't specifically think of her for the next 3 years either. I didn't need to for a mother who didn't spare a lot of time with me.” I think I knew why Felix started to talk about his mom. I mannerly sat quietly and listened to his story without cutting his lines. “But one day, very coincidentally, the handkerchief with the sowing........ So the sowing my mom sewed for me herself... When I looked at that,” Felix was saying this as if it was nothing but to be able to do that, you needed a lot of self courage and hardships. “I couldn't believe it myself. Tears came from my eyes.” With my mood set down, I pulled on Claude's soft hair. I didn't know if I was allowed to know this. Since its Felix who told me himself, Claude won't say a word to me...... but won't he try to hurt me if he realizes that I heard a part of a story from his past? “She was my mother whom I hated. She was just a women with a title mother for me but to be honest, I was missing her.” Honestly Felix's speech didn't really reach my heart too deeply. “Even though I didn't have much memories with her, she still was my one and only mother.” I feel sorry to say this after hearing Felix's secret but I didn't have a family who I could hate in the first place. Of course when I was young, I had a thought that it would be great to have mom and dad...... I lost that feeling a long time ago as I aged. And later when I found out that they abandoned me I wasn't even irritated or angry at all. That is because hating or missing your family is only possible if you contain at least a little bit of hope or expectation in them. What would I think of if I was real Atanasia? What if I was that princess Atanasia who lives abused without knowing her mother's face, and meeting her dad Claude for the first time. “You see. This is a big big secret.” I whispered as if I was only going to tell Felix a secret. “Honestly it was a lie that I said I didn't want to see mommy.” “Really.” Felix probably knew everything but replied with a soft tone. “But it's not a lie that I don't need to see mommy.” Umm. Even though I don't know, if I were Atanasia she would probably say... “There is papa for Atti.” If I was actually this age I would say the same thing. "Even though there is no mommy, I can do sleep well sleep well with papa so Atti won't cry." Kyaa. Claude you bad bast*td. Even though you liked Jennet, how could you kill Atanasia who loved you alone like a sunflower that cruel way?! You! Get cursed! “And if I go to Ruby palace, there is Lilly, Felix, lots of other maid unnies, and there's choco!” And there's no Claude! Ahh, so great. Sob sob. I wanna go to Ruby palace. Can't I go now? Claude is asleep. Now, fellow Felix. Quickly pick me up! “Does princess Atanasia have a wish?” “A wish?” “Like, what princess would say 'it would be great if'.” Is that even a question? My wish is definately! “Eighteen …….” Is there other thing to ask other than Claude not killing me when I'm at the age of 18? To make that happen, of course I don't need to die before hand. Sob sob. “Pardon?” Fortunately Felix didn't seem to hear me. I switched my wish that a 5 year old would wish for. “I wish papa would like Atti even more and more than now!” So he won't even think of killing me! Even when I'm 10, even when I turn 18! “Thiiiiis much like how much Atti likes papa! Very very much!” Even though I don't contain nice feelings towards you, but at least I don't think of killing you, hmm? Consider of basic logic and please just care for me. Then you'll know that you don't need to get rid of me. Sob sob. Wahhh! From my touching wish, Felix finally smiled weakly. “That wish, that wish will surely come true.” I wish, too. Even though he is asleep and unconscious, I hope my wish breaks through his unconsciousness, and that Claude hears my wish in his dreams so that he would please leave me alone. Please, my lord. Thinking this, I once again pulled on Claude's hair. Then I couldn't help but laugh 'Kekekekek' feeling a bit refreshed seeing these golden hair getting messed up. Surprisingly I fell asleep on Claude's side. Probably because I couldn't sleep well yesterday from the big fight. Also, since Claude was sleeping, I let down my guard and my eye lids kept on moving down. I didn't know what Felix was doing being this quiet. Also isn't it a great time to take a daytime nap? That is why I set my body between these soft fluffy cushions and let go of my consciousness. And I had a dream of a women. The first thing to catch my interest was the clear singing melody like a dew at midnight rolling on the shiny plate. I became happy just by listening the sound and that got me curious of who possess this voice. But my curiousness didn't last long. When the sight became clear like a fog disappearing, it was a women visible on a lively grass. Light blonde hair strings likely of a sun swayed in front of my eyes. She was facing back against me, walking bare footed as if she was dancing. That movement was so similar to one butterfly and it gave me a feeling that the butterfly was going to fly away any moment. I, without thinking, reached my hand at her. But before my hand touch, she turning her head to look at me was a bit faster. Ah. She is smiling. The curved bright sunset like eyes was very attractive but there was still a bit of young teen feeling with her which also gave an aura of innocence. She was a women unbelievably beautiful that everyone would see her holding their breathes. Hulll, an extreme beauty! Unnie, soooo pretty! Totally my style! (Hull is an expression in Korea when you see or experience things that is surprising or unbelievable.) I became excited as it was first seeing a beauty this beautiful. Wow, I feel like I could become a shoe cleaning towel if I get to see her smile like this all the time. She is a goddess. A fairy. Unnie is my destiny……. Her smile was so warm and gentle that I became happy just by seeing her. So happy that my chest faintly hurt. “Seems like princess is having a nice dream.” This familiar voice tried to bring me out to reality again, but I didn't want to wake up right now. “Of course. She sang a song to shoo away bad dreams several times.” “True. It probably was a gift from a fairy who was listening all ears to the princess 'till now." “Meaningless words out your mouth these days.” “Haha.” It's too noisy. I wanna sleep more. “Euung…….” The conversation between the 2 stopped when I let out the sound of discomfort. I'm allowed to sleep more? It was then when I felt warmth on my head. It was very faint touch to barely feel anything and with it, it patted my head a few times. “This is annoying. Sleep.” Since the dream I was having right now was so beautiful and made me happy, I took that voice as an 'okay' and fell in a deep sleep again. It was a nap I didn't want to wake up from if I could. Felix who couldn't throw away what I gave, made a panicking face but soon decided to just carry it. It's just for a moment but I'll give you a task to keep it well, my snack.
"I heard that he is very alike to his dad in appearance." Now that I can see it closer, this thrown is very fancy. Gasp, look at all these gems. The size, the shininess! I don't think he will notice it if I were to take this little one at the back of the thrown....... While I was drooling looking at the thrown, Felix was talking about that Roger Alfius's kid. Huh? But by his son, he mean Isekiel. "Wouldn't it be nice if she gets along with the princess?" Claude was staring at me in and as soon as I realized it, I was surprised. What? What's that look for? I-I didn't do anything yet! I was just staring because this gem looked so pretty! I flinched thinking he saw me drooling over these. No, no theif here. So I spoke smiling like a innocent child. "Atti's friend?" Felix seemed exctied when I started to get interested. But Claude who seemed to have a bad time with Roger Alfius today would only smile coldly. "Its already mood killing to think 2 kids running around in the palace." Eek, couldn't catch that. I should've said that I didn't needed a friend. Of course because I'm just too carried away with this sparkly thing! Sorry, I'll get it next time! "I hate noisy kids. Moreover a boy who look like duke Alfius. Just thinking about it disgusts me." "Haha....... That is no good." Hearing he is going to look like Roger Alfius, Felix was the one who changed his mind. Eeum. Even Felix who wouldn't take a hint about anything would show this kind of reaction, just how intense was he? I get the image now. Well it's a shame. I was curious how the male lead looked like. Did it say that Isekiel was 2 years older than Jennet or 3? Well 2 or 3 years are the same thing, hey don't really mat....... Lift! "Ehhhh." My body floated so suddenly. I became thoughtless by the sudden warmth. Curious, I lifted my head to see what was happening....... But became 100 times more thoughtless than before. "Heavy as expected." ......Huh? Huhhh? Why is Claude in front of me instead of Felix? Turning my head to where Felix stood before, I just saw him standing there. Wait, then what is this? What is it, this situation? It is unbelievable but there was only one thing that came in mind in this situation. Ha, what's this. Claude, did you just pick me up? He was holding me with one arm against his hip but that still was Claude holding me. Effected by his walking, my hanging legs and arms were swaying everywhere. W-wow. What a shocking thing. I mean, why do you do stuff that you don't normally do? Because that means that that person is soon to die. It was shocking as I was in a mental breakdown when Claude was walking holding me. He qalked with me in his arms and moved to the back of the thrown and opened the curtain. Gasp. This is not a wall. Over the curtain contained lots of carpets that looked to be fluffy and on it had lots of cushions that seemed to be soft with cottons stuffed in it. But I became more absurd when he put me down on it. "It is tiring to hear noisy dog barkings early in the morning." Early? The sun's already half way up. And again, a dog barking? Hey whitey white man is going to be your son in law's dad! Tsk. What will you do when this flows where isekiel marriesJennet. Oh, anyways this cushion is very fluffy the way it looks. What's in this thing? Claude just picked a spot and lied down while I was poking the cushion. Hehhh, is this place made for him to rest like this? I mean, this room is not any other room but the work room? I turned to look at Claude weirdly but had to turn back to avoid eye contact. Gasp. Wait. Don't do this to me. Why don't you wear your clothes correctly? I could see his abs as he was not caring about a thing of his clothings. I felt this a while ago but his muscles are insane. But even so, a man! You should be more careful! See him lying down anywhere he wants to, see him doing bad things with his clothes. Uwuu. So embarrassing. Hey I told you that even if you try, I won't fall for your prettiness! But why am I still glimpsing his abs through the open parts of his clothings? Kuckkk. I feel like I lost on something. "Song from that time." Ah, that surprised me. I thought I was caught glimpsing at him. Do not talk so suddenly. My nerves are like a bunny's so it gets surprised easily. But song? What song? I shook my head trying to remember. "Song?" "You said that it was a song to chase away bad dreams." "Ah! sleep well sleep well song!" "Sleep well sleep well song?" Gasp. An accident. It's not sleep well sleep well! Where's the cancel button here? Claude was looking at me with folded eyes like a needle, sharp and keen. Claude takes a hint well. This bast*rd. Why do you still remember that! It was like a month ago! "Anyways, that." It was fortunate though that he didn't question any further. But the continuing word wasn't too 'fortunate' for me. "Sing." Wha. So, you want me to entertain you right now? Now I was doubting if I heard it right. But Claude was just still watchingnme from the same position. His gaze contained some message and emotions I could not explain in words. Haha....... You doggy XXXX bast*rd? Even though I would do anything to survive, this is not okay. Even though I look like a 5 year old, I am an mature adult inside and mentally. Isn't this too much? "Atti don't remembeeeer though." Cwarrrr. Last time it was an emergency but it is too embarrassing to sing it again. With I don't know anything look, I looked at Claude. Yes, I can't sign that song for you! It's not I don't want to, I can't! "Forgot?" Yes! It's been a month! It's not weird to forget. "What to do to make you remember." Just give up you stubborn bast*rd. "Now I remember. There were stupid murderers kneeling in front of me to live." But Claude started to talk about his past out of nowhere. "When I caught them all, they were saying things like 'I don't know a thing'. All of them." But I felt chill down my spine hearing it. Claude was actually spitting out events in the past casually but I don' t know why a red light lit up in my 'danger' warning light bulb? "So I made them remember using force." Sh-Sh*t. Why does this bad feeling always right. Forcefully making them remember. What does that mean? Why do feel chilly? "I know how to make people remember things they forgot with a lot of experience. Probably more than a thousand strategies." Cwanng. What strategy! No, nope. Just don't tell me. Please don't tell me. What can a strategy be for the murderers? Torture? It's torture, right? Right? Soooooob. "But I can't do that to you." Yes, yes of course! Using that on a kid like me means that you are a person more cruel than a psychopath! Wahh. Mommy, this dude is too too scary. "But seeing that you remembered it and said the name out loud but also saying that you forgot. It is a concern to find a way to make you remember......." "I remember now. Sleep well sleep well song!" Waah. Why does this human switch acting normal then cold everytime! You goosebump maker! Don't you feel pity towards your little daughter shaking in fear? "Atti will sing it to papa. Hehe." I feel like I would die tring to keep my pride. Ya, if this bast*rd actually do something to me when I act stubborn....... Aooo, I don't even want to imagine. "When the night comes silently......." I started singing feeling like a person going to jail. "Pretty Mr. star greets smiling. Bye bye today. More shiny morning will come tomorrow." Kucck. This feels so off. Claude, you bast*rd. You gave me self doubt. But this bast*rd was staring at me as if he was saying 'what are you stopping for' after I sang the song. Dude! This song is short! This is the whole song! I didn't have a choice but to sing that song multiples of times. And after repeating it 6 times, Claude fell asleep. What the, did you order me to do this embarrasing thing so you could sleep?! Cwarrr. I started waving my hand over his eyes to see if he was really asleep. I tried poking his cheek and tried tontickle him by his chest. And when I was sure that he was now asleep, I started to pull his hair like as if I was pulling out weed in the farm. I couldn't not do it. Eeeeek! You think you are going to get away doing this! Ehit ehit! Turn bald! "Did his majesty go to sleep?" |
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