The Last Princess of the Kingdom of Verdant
10.
When they finished dinner, the Marquis invited Anne to speak in his study. Anne later recounted the events she experienced and how she got to the Kingdom of Crotta.
Geck, tok
“Daddy looking for me?”
“Oh Chris's. We need to talk about the state of the Kingdom of Verdant”
Chris sat down next to Anne and listened in silence. The marquis explained that he had heard about the attack and the Crotta nobles were negotiating how to help. He promised to try to convince other nobles to help.
“I have also heard that you will soon be leaving for the Terra Empire. Let Chris accompany you to meet with Emperor Terra to ask Terra for help. If Terra is willing to help, we can take Verdant.”
“Thank you so much uncle, I really appreciate your help.”
“How is Chris, are you willing to help?”
“No problem”
Tok
“Dad, I'll also go”
“No Jeremy, you better go find the whereabouts of Verto in Verdant”
“Ah, but someone must protect Anne! I can fight better than Brother Chris!”
“Dad will order some knights to accompany them.”
“Ehm, alright”
“So, when will we leave?”
“Tomorrow Chris, we don't have much time. All right, Anne, go back to your room and get some rest. Come on, you guys should also pack up and rest”
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Jeremy escorts Anne back to her room, and somehow Chris also follows from behind.
“Hei Anne, Chris is indeed a little quiet so no offense. I'll soon find Verto and approach you at Terra”
“Good Brother Jeremy thank you”
“If Chris is too boring, try asking about Rose”
“Rose? Flowers?”
“HEY! Silence Jeremy!”
“Hahahaha”
“What's with Rose?”
“No Anne is nothing, don't think”
“Hahaha.. Oh look at your bodyguard there”
“Alright, good night Anne. Hey, stop laughing!”
“Thank you Brother Chris, Brother Jeremy. Good night.”
Anne could hear Chris scolding Jeremy in the distance. They look very familiar, Anne again misses her sisters.
“Kent you don't need to watch here”
“Is the lady okay by herself?”
“It's okay Kent, this waiter will accompany me. This castle is also very safe, after all tomorrow we have to leave again.”
“Good miss, happy resting”
The night was very quiet, but knowing she was in a safe place, Anne was able to sleep well. He can't wait to see his family again.
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Finished the breakfast Anne and the others had already gathered in front of the Verlant residence. Two horse carriages were ready to go. The Verlant family was already gathered in front when Anne came out.
“Daddy, am I also leaving now?”
“Are you ready to leave?”
“Ya of course! Faster is better isn't it?”
“You will bring how many knights?”
“Emm 5 will be enough right?”
“Depart when you are ready”
“Hallo Anne, how did you sleep last night baby?” seeing Anne come out, the Marchioness approached Anne and hugged her lightly.
“Anne, these are the two maids who will accompany you along the way, and there will be two bodyguards riding along with your guard outside”
“Good, thank you uncle and aunt for the help.”
“Chris, please be more careful on the road. We don't know if there's an intruder in Crotta.”
“Trip to Terra Empire takes one day trip. When you meet the Emperor, please deliver this letter. Maybe this can help.” The marquis gave Chris a letter.
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The trip with Chris was awkward without Jeremy. Chris is much older than Anne, even older than Louis. It seems like Brother Chris is very smart, Crotta is a Kingdom with many magicians, maybe Chris can be a little magic?
“Ehm Brother Chris, can the Verlant Family use magic?”
“We can use magic, my mother is one of the magicians who is quite expert. But since marrying Father, she no longer teaches magic. Well, but sometimes some people still visit often to discuss magic.”
“Does Brother Chris get magic?” Anne greatly admired people who could use magic. Too bad he didn't get to see the magic of the Marchioness. Anne had never seen anyone use magic.
“Ah.. I am still not very good at using magic.. I can only do a light attack and a few things”
“Wah Brother Chris is very cool. Magic users in Verdant are extremely rare.”
“Everyone must have their own abilities. Jeremy can't control his magic either. He has potential, but he prefers to use his muscles.”
“I hope I can be an expert in something”
“You want to learn magic Anne?”
“I can learn magic? Don't I have to be born with magic talent to be able to learn?”
“Everyone has magic in his body, although the numbers vary. You must have it” too
“Really? Can I increase the amount?”
“Hahaha, yes of course can be Anne. Magic will grow if we continue to train it. I can teach you, at least to protect yourself in case something happens.”
“Can I make a fireball?”
“For starters it might just be a small fire. Try to close your eyes and focus only on my voice”
“But here is very noisy. Alright I'll try”
“Can you feel something in your body?”
“Hmm.. I could feel my heart beating and feeling warm around my stomach.. I feel like I can feel my brain working, hehe”
“Try to focus on the heat you feel. That's your body center.”
“Oh I can feel the heat starting to spread inside my body”
“Imagine the heat it goes to your palm, then to your fingers”
Chris clasped Anne's hands together and faced her up. Anne could feel the heat radiating all over her body but could not control it just into her hands.
“How to direct it only to the hand.. It just feels like it's circling all over my body.”
“Hahaha, it will be difficult when the first time. Imagine that energy is going to your hand. For now just exercise to control the movement of energy.”
“Good Brother Chris, thank you! I'll practice” a lot
Throughout the journey Anne occasionally practiced controlling the energy in her body. He felt no development. Being a magician is not easy, will he really be able to master it someday?
After a short magic lesson, the atmosphere went back to silence. The servants who were beside him also did not speak much. It seems like Chris is reading a book. How long are we gonna be here? Ah I want to ride with Kent alone.
Anne had long been silent, without realizing Anne had fallen asleep.
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Dukes
Ah, I seem to be asleep.
“Ehm, Anne ...? Are you awake?”
Oh no, I'm banging my head on Chris's shoulder.
“Ma-I'm sorry Brother Chris, I didn't accidentally.”
“Hahaha, it's okay. What's wrong with falling asleep?” Chris held Anne's head fixed on her shoulder.
“You all right? Looks like you had a bad dream ...”
Anne recalled her dream, everything was pitch-black. There was no one how hard he searched and called. Then he was in a dark room with people trying to break in. He was very frightened and just sat in the corner of the room hugging his feet and crying.
Anne unconsciously shed tears. He misses his family very much, he is very afraid of being alone. Mother ... sister .. father .. You are where .. don't leave Anne ....
Chris was confused to face Anne who suddenly cried. He could only hug her awkwardly while patting Anne on the back.
“It's okay Anne, I'll be here.”
“Mother ...”
“Drink first Anne, and calm yourself.” Chris handed Anne a bottle.
This trip feels very long, even though the sun has not even set. Chris opened the train window so fresh air could enter. Anne managed to catch her breath and began to feel calm. Anne kept staring out the whole way.
Chris may not be able to feel what Anne is feeling, but he hopes that her existence can make Anne feel better. Chris kept holding Anne's small hand throughout the trip.
How could fate do this to Anne? What had happened to make Anne so scared?
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