Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

For Last Time's..

"It's an interesting experience. We can find out the family side of Uncle Leon who is arguably not much different from ordinary families."

"really. But the most interesting thing is that their family is made up of many colors."

"But, I don't know why all the women in their families are creepy. I didn't expect Laila's change to go that far."

Charlmilia trembled as she recalled the aura that Laila was giving off. Indeed, the aura is not too strong, but enough to make my feathers freeze.

"Rather than thinking about that, I was more interested in her very mature attitude change. Maybe it's because she's a mother, but I feel more than that."

"Sister Victoria noticed it too?"

Victoria nodded.

"It's true that their strength makes me impatient to fight with them, but for some reason I also feel that they are hiding a very big secret. This is what scares me a little or doesn't want to deal with them. Especially from Laila's husband."

Riana and Charlmilia glanced at each other. They understood what Victoria was feeling.

"Ah. just relax. I don't want to take him away from you. So don't worry. You can race to be number two."

"Whaa. Aaaa aaa.."

"Sister Victoria why are you saying that?"

Charlmilia and Riana's faces were flushed like tomatoes.

"Come on, everyone knows you guys like Kuro. It's too late to hide it"

"Miss..."

"..."

Both of them looked down because they were embarrassed.

"I know that Charlmilia has liked Kuro for a long time, but Riana, what about you?"

"M...?"

Riana did not answer.

"From your face I understand that you don't hate him, but at the same time you don't like him. What you're feeling is probably fittingly referred to as a new-growing seed."

"Mou..why did Victoria's sister say that?"

"You already know what I mean. One thing you should know, if you are happy to live this, then I will also be happy. It's just that as a brother I want to give you a suggestion."

"What's that?"

"If you really love Kuro, then try to get his love until you really meet a dead end. If you don't do it, you'll probably regret it for life. Besides, unlike me, your love path is wide open."

"..."

"..."

The whole point of Victoria's words was to not give up before trying, but while saying it with a pitiful expression, the two were at a loss to answer.

Just like them, Victoria was given the freedom to choose her future husband. Even though she was engaged to Arthuria, she chose her own way of love.

It was a cool action and could not be done by many people, let alone people who came from noble descendants. But at the same time, it makes people ask who is capable of seizing Victoria's heart?

"...etto what Victoria meant by the way our love is wide open. As you know, Kuro has chosen Laila and has two children. If we try to get close to Kuro, it's tantamount to trying to disturb the happiness of others."

Charlmilia remembered the happiness of the Kuro family which was arguably very harmonious and made people envious.

"I thought about expressing my love to her after the battle with Maria was over, but their happiness made me have to think again. Do I have to do it, or do I have to give up and bury my feelings for the rest of my life." Further.

"Sister Charlmilia...."

Although Riana's case was slightly different, she understood what Charlmilia was feeling. This was the reason she wanted to oppose her engagement to Kuro, unfortunately Sei had already rounded up her decision.

But after hearing that, Victoria actually smiled and just clicked the heads of the two.

"You two are so stupid. Just because Laila gave off a cold aura and as if saying 'i am number one and this is my family' doesn't mean that she says that you shouldn't love or approach Kuro. No, the attitude he had shown all along was easier to interpret as 'I am number one in Kuro's heart. Please if you want to be number two. But I'm not sure if anyone can be number two.' Rather than prohibition, it was more like a challenge."

"Ugh..."

"Either why can I imagine Laila laughing like the last enemy."

What Riana said was just right. Laila is like a boss waiting for anyone who tries to get Kuro's love. If you want to get Kuro's love, you have to get through it first.

But even though it can pass, not necessarily the person will get what they want, which is the number two position.

Simple, but also complicated.

"You guys understand? If you want to be number two, you have to be an attacker, not a spectator. Well. although for Riana's case, I only need to defeat her in Battle War later."

"!?"

Victoria's speech resuscitated Charlmilia.

Right now he's the least hopeful with Kuro if he gives up.

"Ughs... If it's like this, let alone number two, maybe I'll just be number 4 hard."

Seeing Charlmilia's reaction, Victoria and Riana let out a small laugh.

"Moouu. This isn't funny at all. But I wonder who Victoria's getting married to."

"That's a secret."

"Moouu. that's not fair."

That night, the carriage that brought home imperial princess Houou was filled with smiles of happiness.

♦♦♦

The next day, after having breakfast together, Charlmilia went to one of the palace rooms with Sei.

The room they were using was already protected by sound-absorbing magic so that no one could hear their conversation.

"Open emperor, what do you want to talk to servant about?"

"Please stop talking formally like that. I've been emperor for over 300 years, I'm so tired of that kind of thing."

Sei sighed with a face full of trouble.

"Besides that we're family now, so don't talk like that when we're together to be family."

Charlmilia only smiled a sign of understanding.

Not only Charlmilia, this attitude has become a tradition. It aims to distinguish personal issues and state issues.

"Let's forget that and get straight to the main issue. I'm sure you can guess what d I want to talk to you about. I want to talk about your appointment tomorrow. You know what that means, right?"

"Yes. I'll officially be Riana's brother and Victoria's sister certainly don't forget Norn's sister."

Sei nodded with a pleased smile.

"Talking about Norn, he'll be home in Battle War. Even though he's not with us, I'm sure he's happy about this. You know each other well, anyway."

"I hope so, dad."

"Then this is the main problem. It's about your parents."

Hearing that, Charlmilia simply fell silent with a complicated face.

"I understand how you feel. If I had parents like them, I would definitely feel that your appointment was something that pleased them. But don't worry, they won't be able to enjoy this."

Charlmilia's highly ambitious parents were already well known, because it was only natural that Sei made a plan to make them not grow up because their son became the princess. Of course Charlmilia doesn't know in detail.

"When you become my daughter, it means you've cut ties with them. Remember that."

"I know, but-"

Charlmilia did not continue. At the moment he feels like an ungodly child who severed ties unilaterally. They were bad parents, but they were still Charlmilia's parents.

"I'm sorry, I seem to take the relationship of parent and child too lightly. I should have thought of how you felt as their son."

"...it's okay, dad. Besides you're doing this to protect me, and you really love me like your own daughter."

"In that case, I don't think I need to discuss this further. You're an adult anyway. You can determine your own life. One thing you should know, I'll defend you because you're my daughter."

"....thank you, Dad. As your daughter, I will devote myself to you and to this country."

This talk is reminiscent of Charlmilia's childhood which was arguably quite heavy for a girl like her.

Being born as a girl makes her a man to be used as a political tool. By marrying other noble descendants, the power of the Charlmilia family will be even greater and more influential. For that reason since childhood Charlmilia has received a hard education in order to be a worthy candidate and not to embarrass her family.

In addition to the subject sciences, Charlmilia also trained the ethics and customs of a nobleman. With her hectic schedule, she could even say what she learned was heavier than what a princess learned.

Though heavy, Charlmilia did. Not because he wanted to, but because he had no choice.

Then this was coupled with the form of his Magic Beast which was a Divine Beast. Charlmilia's parents' expectations grew larger and made them even more greedy.

Later, Charlmilia's busy schedule was now solidified with combat training and using Byakko's strength well.

With all that effort, she ended up becoming an S rank magician. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to make his parents acknowledge Charlmilia. That was because if he saw the same person as himself, a Divine Beast possessor, Charlmilia should already be at the level of a Magician Master.

In the end, though, he was able to use three different elements and prove himself special. Unfortunately, his parents did not think that way.

All that Charlmilia lived until she met Kuro.

A man who transforms himself and makes him into an SSS-ranked mage.

♦♦♦

While recalling her past moments before meeting and getting to know Kuro, Charlmilia felt she was very lucky. It also made her understand why she fell in love with him.

In his eyes Kuro was a special person.

"..."

Charlmilia stared at the clear sky.

(It's like that day.).

The clear sky along with the cold wind.

"Princess Charlmilia, is something wrong?"

One of the Holy Knights escorting him asked.

"It's okay. Not an important thing."

After talking to Sei, Charlmilia went to the city after changing into her clothes like the day before. Today's activities are the same as yesterday, but not with Riana.

His activities yesterday were widespread and made him famous as a new princess candidate. So Riana did not need to come and focus on other events.

His plan of action today is to look at the problems that are happening in society, but so far he has not found any serious problems. If anything, he still did not know how to deal with it, or rather he still did not know who to meet. For now he thought about telling Sei after he came home. He also has no power. If it acted carelessly, it would only dig its own grave hole.

Then, something surprising happened. He meets a man he didn't expect at an outdoor restaurant.

"Kuros?"

"...Charlia, why are you here?"

Kuro noticed his presence and greeted him.

"I should have asked that. Besides, why don't I see Laila?"

If anyone is with Kuro, it's a pretty heap of paper on the table. And some magic objects used for work purposes.

"Err... I'm just making a living here. Don't try to remind me of the harsh reality."

Kuro was deathly pale with a complicated face. At first glance he looks like an office employee who is not allowed to go home by his wife.

"Are you still thinking about money?"

Charlmilia did not know about the fact that Kuro had enough money to buy a small country, just because he knew that Kuro had many small and large companies, so it was no wonder that Kuro had a lot of money. The restaurant he visited yesterday was one of them. Moreover, this was one of the reasons why he used to approach Kuro.

"Not really. But while I'm here, I want to finish some of the pending work. Understandably, I'm end of this very busy. If you don't have activities, why don't you sit down? Or do you want to go?"

"....I don't have a clear plan of action, so I accept your offer."

Charlmilia sat on the bench opposite Kuro. Because of the paper and tools that were on the table, it was quite difficult to put the drinks. Maybe this is why Kuro didn't order a drink?

"You can order anything. I'll deal with it."

"Then I order tea."

After which, Kuro waved his hand at one of the Holy Knights to get closer.

"You'd better make us some tea. You know, it's better to have fresh, safe tea." Said Kuro while blinking his eyes.

The Holy Knight nodded in understanding. After which, he went towards the inside of the restaurant.

"You seem familiar with them?"

"If you think I know them well enough because I was once a Shadow Knight, then you're wrong. The Shadow Knight and the Holy Knight were like two sides opposing each other. When it came to that matter, it was actually more on the priority of a Holy Knight's duty. I wrong?"

The other Holy Knight nodded his mark what Kuro said was true.

Their current task is to escort and ensure the safety of Charlmilia. That was why even if Kuro ordered impolitely, as long as it involved Charlmilia's safety, then they wouldn't mind too much. This made it easier for them because Kuro also thought about Charlmilia's safety.

"Being the imperial family's bodyguard is quite troublesome."

"I don't want to hear that from someone who's going to be a princess. Oh.. could this be the last day I can call you Charlia?"

"....I don't think it's necessary to change it. That nickname is proof of our relationship. Besides, this place is also a witness to our meeting."

"Hm?"

"Have you forgotten that this is the same place we first met?"

As if remembering something, Kuro flinched.

Seeing that, Charlmilia smiled slightly.

"Ah you're right. Besides, you're also wearing the same clothes as you are now. To be honest, I don't think it fits you at all with a free soul."

"You used to say it. Do you want to repeat the incident first?"

"Once it's up to you. I don't mind repeating it."

Kuro showed a big smile as if giving a sign.

That's when the tea they ordered came that was delivered using a push table.

"I'll think about it."

"Yes.... This might be your last chance. You have to think about it carefully."

"Yes.I know that."

Then silence ensued between the two for a while. All that was heard were some sounds from a warm sip of tea.

Meanwhile, at the same time Kuro also continues his work by looking at and signing documents.

"Excuse me, may I ask you something?"

The Holy Knight approached and retorted;

"What do you want to ask, Mr Kuro?"

"If your princess were to disappear, what would you do?"

"Of course we'll look for it and make it a first-degree emergency. All the Holy Knights will look for him until we meet."

As if guessing the Holy Knight's reply, Kuro smiled.

"Well, but the emperor can sneak in whenever he wants without getting caught by the Holy Knight. Honestly, I wonder why there's never an emergency."

"..."

The Holy Knight fell silent as it realized what Kuro wanted to say.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to blame you. I have absolutely no right, anyway. What I want to ask next is, if the princess escapes, will she get the same treatment?"

"We'll look for him until we meet."

Once again Kuro smiled. This time it was wider.

"In that case, I hope you can find him."

"?"

Without giving what Kuro meant, suddenly a thick smoke appeared from Kuro's bench. The smoke was large enough to make the entire restaurant covered.

The Holy Knight acted quickly by using wind magic to blow smoke to other places.

Unfortunately, after the smoke disappeared. There was only a piece of paper on the table that said.

[I borrow your princess for a moment. If you want to find us, I'll excuse you, but that's if you can.]

The message was also supplemented with a picture of an outstretched tongue.

Back then, the Holy Knight escorting Charlmilia knew this was a challenge for them.

Unfortunately, for Kuro and Charlmilia this was simply a game to drive away the boredom and rules that constrained them.

♦♦♦

Not far from where they were, precisely in a narrow alley between the houses, Kuro and Charlmilia smiled widely with satisfied expressions.

"It's true as it used to be."

"yeah. You were also escorted by the bodyguard your father commanded."

Kufu.. Charlmilia smiled.

"Hm?"

Charlmilia realized that the shoes and dresses she was wearing were torn. It was natural, even though it was made of special materials, yet currently Charlmilia possessed strength equivalent to a master ranked mage. The clothes could not withstand his strength.

"Do you still want to go on?"

"Why are you still asking?"

"It's okay. Just making sure. Then, are we going to do the same thing as before?"

"That's a great idea, but I'm a little bit of a change. Besides, the current one chasing us is an elite army. I hope you don't underestimate them."

"I knew. That's why I've thought of some things to make this more interesting."

"..?"

Then, Kuro took Charlmilia to a corner. There Kuro picked up a suitcase containing clothes.

"Deplace. It's the clothes that shut down the magic pressure. With this we'll slow them down."

"Mk.."

Charlmilia looked doubtful with a flushed face.

"Don't worry . I'm not gonna peek. Besides I'm only interested in Laila's body."

".... Kuro, you're right... Never mind..."

With a heavy sigh Charlmilia headed towards the corner after looking to the right and to the left. Although changing clothes outdoors is nothing new to him, he may not feel ashamed. Especially the person he likes to be around.

About 7 minutes, Charlmilia finished and returned to near Kuro.

"Kuro-k, what do you think?"

Charlmilia wore a deep red shirt and black shorts. For shoes he wore boots and did not forget a hat.

Red and black, no doubt this is Kuro's taste.

"I think it suits you."

A flat reaction. No. gabe. Perhaps expecting more from Kuro was a mistake.

"But this is pretty bad. I think the shirt is too small."

It was not Charlmilia's large body size, but her slightly abnormal chest made the t-shirt look small. And that is why the curves of Charlmilia's body are so clearly visible. Clothing with sporty style is now turned into sexy clothes.

"Ku-Kuro, where do your eyes see? You're such a pervert."

Aware of Kuro's intentions, Charlmilia's face reddened like a tomato.

"I often say that."

"That's not a compliment."

After Charlmilia was done with her preparations, Kuro only wore the mask he wore when turning into Shiro.

For Charlmilia, even though the clothes she was wearing were slightly exposed, she did not feel cold because the clothes she was wearing had been given heating magic.

With this everything is done.

"Let's have fun."

"Un!" Charlmilia replied with a smile.

♦♦♦

"The original plan failed. Suddenly he disappeared from the restaurant along with an unknown young man."

One was talking monologue in the crowd. But all that was wrong, he was currently talking using communication magic.

[Unknown youth? Do you know who that young man is? After all, that young man could not be an ordinary young man.]

"I thought the same thing. How could he possibly escape so easily from the Holy Knight."

[What's your plan?]

"For now, I think to follow their game."

[Stupid. This is not the time to play. You know this is an important mission that concerns our future.]

The figure smiled broadly like a crescent moon.

"Don't worry, sir. We will, however, derail the appointment of our new princess. Either way, we'll die if we don't."

Doing something bad to a would-be imperial princess was tantamount to looking to die. Unfortunately, that figure did not care at all. His eyes showed despair and anger. But what was most noticeable was a determination even though he knew he was going to die.