Zeeta and the Wizarding World

The Princess to the Capital

Three days ago, after Ashley put unconscious Zeeta in her study for a while, she pulled out a touchscreen phone from her blazer pocket. He called someone.

“Halo, Al? Did you tell me the news?” he said he started the conversation.

“I'm just about to start a meeting with the troops, what's up?” reply to male voice from phone.

“Replace the news with Emergency Alert One.”

“E-Eh...? What happened?”

“For the time being, tell Rowing to be executed because she has betrayed and Mr. Princess's condition is fine.”

“Ha-only it?!”

“Ha?! You want to say you can?!”

“Ti-no, of course not. The information is just too little..”.

“Quick, Al. I don't have time.”

“Good, Bu.” The person behind the phone gave a serious expression, then hung up.

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Albert Alexandrita, Ashley's only child. He currently serves as the commander of the royal army. Every day, he was always preoccupied with magic combat training activities as well as royal security, although in fact, he was also unable to do anything while the Southern Region suffered a tragic incident.

Albert is a well-built man, having short straight silver hair and long-haired water blue eyes. With her beautiful face but masculine, she is quite popular with the people of the capital, especially women. In terms of his leadership of the royal army, he was fairly acknowledged by his subordinates, although many disliked him being considered pretentious with his rank, descent, and popularity.

The royal army, consisting of approximately three hundred men, had its own security role. Such as gatekeepers, private security forces of nobles, and soldiers who guard in every part of the royal fortress. Currently they had been gathered in one vast field within the kingdom. The location of this field is near the palace, so the view is quite strange.

Who wouldn't feel that way when they see a giant root that seems to threaten every life that comes close to it? It also made the three hundred warriors who were there only able to line up and suppress his nervousness deeply.

After Albert received a phone call from his mother, he immediately headed to the front of the troop line and provided information that the troops needed to hear.

“All Aurora government forces!” yell Albert. He began his speech by using a magic circle in front of his mouth as a speaker. The nervous soldiers immediately focused their eyes on Albert.

“Uah... their view is sharp once..,” inner Albert after seeing the direction of the eyes of the three hundred people. “No no .. this is not the time to be nervous...” Albert then adjusted his breathing.

“Just now, I received new information from the Grand Duchess. His order telling us to spread information that the Princess will be home soon, must be changed.”

Albert's serious gaze made his troops question mark.

“Based on the information I got from the Grand Duchess, one of the main nobles of our kingdom, Rowing, has betrayed and planned to stage a coup by using the Princess as her hostage.”

“A-what?!”

“That Princess ... otherwise it's eight years, right?”

“Sounding reckless for a nobleman!”

Various responses were heard from his troops.

“Therefore," Albert continued, "Grand Duchess gave a new order, namely Emergency Warning One.”.

“Jadi ... The life of the Princess IS REALLY threatened?!"

“How can ... whereas Rowing used to be nothing like that..”.

Albert drops sweat from his temple while guessing what will happen if the "Emergency Warning One" is implemented.

“Emergency Warning One, is an order that prioritizes the safety of the royal family in the event of an urgent threat from within or outside the kingdom. Under certain circumstances, the nobles under the orders of the Grand Duchess would teleport the people, while the royal Commander and Grand Duchess would escort the royal family directly.

"But judging from the current situation, with Mr. Princess' current condition and Rowing's coup plot, he may be secured, while the execution process is carried out openly."

One of the soldiers suddenly shouted saying something while raising his hand. He is Marcus.

“On the orders of the Grand Duchess, I have met with the Princess to carry out the mission given. I can confidently say that the life of the Princess is not in danger!” emphatically. He was shrouded in nervousness in the middle of this sea of humans.

“Hey, what are you saying? If the Grand Duchess gives Emergency Warning One, it means the Princess's life is in danger!” the soldiers nearby argued.

“I know! Even so ... after seeing for yourself how to use mana, I...” Marcus clutched his hand tightly.

“Marcus, after this meet me four points.” Albert's words surprised Marcus. Was his action just wrong?

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Albert has carried out his mother's orders. After his encounter with the royal army, he immediately gathered the citizens of the capital and used magic to present himself in other regions like a hologram at certain points of the region, then announce what is happening right now with their kingdom.

There was a lot of response from the royal population. Not a few of them were already suspicious of Rowing's behavior even before there was an incident that befell the royal palace.

“But, as Commander of this kingdom, I want you to keep your cool and run the days as usual. We all know that the Princess is only eight years old. The kids keep playing, there's nothing you need to fear.

"Then, for you teenagers and adults, the Princess is the last royal family to have survived the incident eight years ago. I hope you all know what it means.” Albert threw his smile. Albert then left where he stood, he would meet four eyes with Marcus.

Various meanings obtained by the residents referred to by Albert. They can only hope that nothing bad will happen.

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After ten minutes, Albert and Marcus spoke for four eyes in Albert's courtyard and sat on a set of chairs and tables, drinking a cup of tea.

“I'm not sure if drinking tea right now is worth it while my mom is busy with the Princess .. But, I hope you don't think about it too complicated huh, Marcus.

"I see you're very worried about Princess, so I think you can calm yourself down if I take tea with me.” Albert scratched his head that was not itchy.

“I'm getting nervous, you know! Drinking royal tea with Albert Alexandrita?! What dream was I last night?!” marcus' heart is fucked. One side was worried, the other was cheering happily. "I also just remembered that the Commander has his own special house...."

“In addition, I want to hear your opinion, as a commoner who became a soldier of Alexandrita, then meet and talk directly with the Princess.

"Honestly, I'm worried about the current state of the kingdom. With the desire for a coup from the main nobility, it could have been thought of from the beginning of many people, even a commoner. If this Princess ... is roughly the same as Rowing, then this kingdom has no future.”

Marcus turned his eyes. “You are great yes, Mr. Albert...”.

“Hmm?”

“You are actually a shy and reclusive person .. Many of us soldiers know that. But, when you act like a strong leader when it is inversely proportional to your nature, I'm more respectful to you Marcus showed a slight curve on his lips.

Albert was a little surprised. “Hahah. I don't really want to join the military, but it's my duty as Alexandrita's successor. I have often been called upon and punished by my mother so that I could truly become a Commander that the people wanted, but other than that, when I don't want it.”

“After I remember, I think the Princess is also similar to you, Mr. Albert.”

“Oh? What do you mean?”

Marcus tells us what happened while he was in prison with Zeeta and Azure.

“If you want to hear what I think, I'm still worried about the Princess. Although she has charisma in ruling and has great mana, if there is no one to accompany her growth, I doubt she will be a Princess or Queen who can make people smile.”.

The tea in each cup was gone. Albert thought of holding his chin with his left hand while crossing his legs.

“You are quite observant to see and think about the situation yes, Marcus,” said Albert, who Marcus thought had nothing to do with their conversation. “For that matter, I will talk more internally with the Grand Duchess and other major nobles. Go on patrol, thank you for taking your time with me,”

continued.

“B-good! I-I also thank you, Mr. Albert!” after saluting Albert, Marcus immediately lifted his foot from the Albert residence.

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After Zeeta and Ashley discuss and see what the mother looks like and what obligations Zeeta has to do as a Princess, they will have lunch in the dining room of the Alexandrita residence. While they were walking there, Zeeta asked Ashley to confirm something.

“Guru ... anu .. can I confirm something?” said Zeeta stopping in place.

“What is it, Nak?” ask Ashley.

“I always wondered if this answer I found myself with was true or not, is my duty as Princess is to make people smile, without thinking about the status of nobles or commoners?”

Ashley was silent for a moment. “She has potential as a good Queen, but that potential has two sharp sides. If he knew the reality in this magical world, I'm not sure how he would respond.

“Hmm. You are not wrong, but for your own good and rather than receiving an answer from me, you better confirm for yourself whether the answer is right or wrong.”

“He? How?”

“Go to the capital with Arthur, if you want to take Azure too. Once you know how the people of this kingdom live, make sure to go back to whether the answers you find are right or wrong.”

“Eh? Why should I do that?”

“You really asked that? Don't you want to have fun in a place where you can get apple candy, renjie candy, and other things you haven't found in Lazuli village?”

“Oh?! Apple candy and renjie candy?! I can make renjie cakes, but if renjie cakes are served with renjie candy .. okay, too! I'll be there with Azure's father and brother!” zeeta's spirit suddenly burned.

“Do that after lunch, Son!”

“Good!” Zeeta and Ashley throw each other a smile. They continued their way to the dining room.

After they reached the dining room, a long dining table covered in white tablecloths and decorated with glass vases filled with decorative flower stems accompanied by several chairs plastered in front of them.

“Sit where you want, I'll call people who will have lunch with us.” Ashley went to the window and pulled out her phone.

“Hmm ... great yes, lunch with nobles...” A female voice suddenly sounded by Zeeta.

“Who is it?!” zeeta's sudden panicked voice made Ashley immediately run up to him.

“What's up?!” ask Ashley to worry.

Zeeta grabs the blazer with her fingers. “Ti-no... I only heard the sound...” Ashley immediately felt something was strange as Zeeta looked this frightened.

“Don't be afraid, I won't do anything to you. Later tonight, I'll visit you. Relax Zeeta, I just want to meet and talk to you, okay?”

“Votes? What sound?” ashley asked still in worry.

“OK...” Zeeta who is not sure answers.

“Nak?” Zeeta took off her fingers from Ashley's blazer.

“A-I'll tell you later..” Although Zeeta had tried not to make Ashley too worried in her own way, it had instead become a weapon to eat master.

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Ten minutes passed, various kinds of luxurious dishes had been served on the table. Chickens, cows, goats, various kinds of processed food from the three farm animals were among the dishes. Likewise with the drink, people can ask the waiter who is on standby at the end of the room, whether it is soda, juice, or alcoholic drinks.

The people present at the lunch, some of whom were recently seen by Zeeta. But in this room, he was quite happy because he was reunited with Gerda, Danny, Recko, Grilda, and the Village Chief. Not to forget, there is also Arthur and Azure.

The people that Zeeta had just seen were the main nobles. Porte, Hellen, and Willmurd, and Ashley's only child, Albert Alexandrita.

“I don't think the Princess can smile back cheerfully after being unconscious for three days? Other than that ...." Hellen was astonished by Zeeta's happy smile.

"why is Arthur here?!" he blushed red when he realized there was a figure who had not seen him for a very long time.

“Thank God you're okay Zee. I was worried about how you were when you were kidnapped by Rowing..” Inner Gerda smiled warmly.

“Lunch with Zeeta?! Plus in a noble place like this?!” inner Danny was nervous.

“Heh. I never thought I'd meet the Old Man again.” Inner Arthur saw Willmurd's presence.

“All these people consider Zee to be very important, whether it is treating him as a friend, child, or Princess. But I..., the Azure inner” saw Zeeta's cheerful smile.

“Eh? I thought I would have lunch with mom as usual, but why would the other main nobles, and these people come along? A-a-a-I have to what?! Do I have to give another speech?!” inner Albert.

“Zeeta, if you have anything to say at this time, say it,” Ashley smiled.

Zeeta's cheerful smile turned a little serious. He stood up and began to speak despite the slight red hue on his cheek.

“Sa-salam knows everyone. My name is Zeeta. The Zeeta Aurora XXI. Although there are people I've only seen for the first time, but for some reason, I'm like being whispered by these earrings, that you are the ones who saved me and Azure Sister, and I say thank you very much. Sorry to bother you.”

“Hmm? Whispered earrings?!” Ashley was suddenly shocked.

“I am so happy that my village family who have been with me for eight years are here with me. Actually, if Sylva is here, I would also like to thank her for saving them when I can't do anything. I hope that after this lunch that Teacher Ashley has held can get us connected. Anu, um.. that's it.” Zeeta bowed her head slightly and raised her skirt a hint of respect, then she immediately sat back down.

Applause sounds welcoming. “Good welcome, Zee. I can't believe you can think of such sentences!” Ashley praised Zeeta.

“A-I only learned from the way Dad taught.. so this is nothing....” The red hue on Zeeta's cheek still could not be lost because he still felt embarrassed after giving the speech earlier. Hearing Zeeta say, Arthur could only smile. Smiling proud his son can already be independent like that.

“So, this is what your Princess looks like. Protect him no matter what, Hellen, Will, Porte!” Ashley smiled.

“Good!” answer them simultaneously.

“Well, everyone, please eat until you are satisfied!” Ashley has given the green light to those who are already hungry.

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After Zeeta and the others have finished their lunch, Ashley meets up with Arthur and Azure to tell them to pay more attention to Zeeta after what happened before lunch.

Zeeta has changed clothes and used a large straw hat to cover the earrings and protect herself from the sun, meeting Arthur and Azure at the gate of the Alexandrita residence.

Zeeta has not been able to reveal herself in front of the people. At least for now, Ashley is still thinking about not reporting that Zeeta has recovered and is conscious. According to him, Zeeta still has to enjoy her childhood while learning what her obligations as Princess are.

“Hey, if we are going to take a walk in the capital city on the orders of the Grand Duchess, will we take a car or something?!” Azure excited.

“E-eh? Brother Azure want to ride in the car?” Zeeta was a little surprised to hear the words Azure. “Kukira... because the three of us will spend time together, it would be better if we just walk...” Zeeta moody.

Azure is overwhelmed, he is confused as to what to do. This was the second time he felt this way.

“If you want to be like that, let's just walk. Yes, ‘kan, Azure?” Arthur helped Azure.

“U-uhm-fr. You right! Let's go for a walk, Zee!”

“Uhm!” Zeeda threw a happy smile.

“Will I take you. Don't you dare let go if you don't want to separate, yes!” Azure grabbed Zeeta's left hand.

“Ahahah, I think I already have two children. You guys are really like brother and sister, yes!” arthur looked at the two girls with a smile.

“Yes! Even though I just knew Brother Azure, he was like a big brother, and I always dreamed of having a big brother like Brother Azure.

Azure was filled with Zeeta's words. He tightened his hand, and smiled. “Yes, me too, Zee.”

“Well, then, let's go!” Arthur took Zeeta's right hand and they set out for a walk to the capital.

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In the capital, Aurora, the atmosphere of the monthly festival is still slightly felt. Royal flags that symbolize the full moon shine and colorful flags still adorn the streets, shops, to street lights. The atmosphere that can make everyone smile can be felt all three.

People who promote their goods, such as meat, vegetables, fruit, bread, etc., can be seen everywhere.

Not to forget also the technology that has been developed to date. There is a tram that uses magic as fuel that runs under a bridge that connects one building and another.

The bridge connects the buildings by leaving space in the middle of the building so that the tram can pass. Although it was called a tram, its speed would not be the same as an ordinary tram due to magic. Besides the tram, there are also cars, to items used in the store without the need to use any magic.

This sight, was a sight that Zeeta had always liked, even since he was in the village. The smiles of those people really made her happy. No one suffers, cries, or cries.

“City mom is beautiful huh!” Zeeta looks towards Azure and Arthur. The view of Arthur and Azure that looks like they do not believe what they see, makes Zeeta look in the same direction as them. The reaction from Zeeta was the same, he could not believe what he saw. Sweats fell from their temples, their mouths gaping.

The Aurora Palace, a huge and magnificent building separated from the capital through the lake, cannot show its full figure because of the giant roots wrapped around the palace. The palace stands on an island separate from the capital.

The magnificent bridge that was supposed to connect the capital and the palace was destroyed, there are only remnants of the crystal belonging to Porte that connects the capital with the roots. Given the large and majestic size of the palace but wrapped around a root no less much larger than him, there was nothing they could see or confirm from the outside.

The size of the roots that were ten times larger than them seemed to paralyze their bodies. Somehow, they felt like mana was pressing down on their bodies. Do the people living here not feel this mana? Why do they seem to not care when the royal palace is like that?

Actually Zeeta knows, Azure and Arthur do too. They knew that there was nothing that could be done about the giant root, they also knew that the nobles had tried many things to do to the root, visible from Porte's crystal scar. However, none of the scars hurt him.

With roots like this near where they lived, were they just silent and not thinking of any other way? Are they just going to leave Ratu—no, his birth mother? So thought Zeeta.

If so, Zeeta again questions his obligations. For what, people who seemed indifferent to their Queen, should she serve with her power? Why would he be kind to someone who doesn't care about other people? Just because they couldn't do something, they forgot about the important figure of this country?

“You.... have just thought of a no-no right?” azure's voice shocked the pensive Zeeta.

“They live happily here, not that they don't care about Queen Alicia, Nak.” Arthur patted Zeeta's head. “If they really do not care about the Queen, it will be easier for them to live without thinking about the giant root every day by moving to another place.”

“Your father is right, Zee. We all feel that the root has mana and I think it's because of you, Zee.”

“Eh? What do you mean, Brother?”

“Hmm... My female instincts speak?” Azure replied but he wasn't sure how to explain it.

“Son, it would be wrong for you to conclude that no one cares about the Queen. As the Princess, you should also listen to what the opinions of others, especially those nobles who have tried to do something to that root."

Arthur crouched down and held onto both of Zeeta's shoulders.

“If what Azure Nak feels that you have something to do with that root, you better talk to the Grand Duchess. I don't like to admit it, but as a commoner, I don't understand how the three of us can feel.”

Zeeta's speechless. Don't know what to say.

“Zee, I'll ask you this. Put aside all the things you're thinking about right now, what do YOU want to do about that root?” ask Azure straight to the core.

“I ... I want to meet my mother...” Zeeta's tears fell. “I don't know why.... I've never even met her, but .. When I feel like people don't care about you, I feel really angry and disappointed....

“I ... want to hug mom.” Zeeta's crying is getting worse. Seeing Zeeta like this, moves Arthur to embrace Zeeta, as well as Azure.

“We will help you. We can definitely find a way to destroy that root,” Arthur said as he stroked Zeeta's soft hair.

“Yes, I will also always be by your side, Zee!”

The people who passed near them could only look and wonder. They look like a family that is overwhelmed by something. Arthur and Azure continue to hug Zeeta until Zeeta can calm herself down again.