Sezh returned back safely, she entered her room without someone noticing. She then laid down on her bed and pretended to sleep like nothing happened. But, after running into so many troubles today, she couldnt sleep even with rolling her body left and right.

What kind of person Eton actually is? And why is he in Lady Lizes palace?

The lingering thought didnt stop at all. Sezh kept thinking of Etons red eyes.

But Eton are much taller than Brother, their hair is also different.

Midnight blue hair. If you just see it slightly, you will think they look the same. But if you look more detailed, Raytans hair is darker since its on the black palate. The age gap between them also looked vast. But its not that spacious. Maybe around 20 years wide?

Their eyes are similar to each other but the atmosphere that surrounded them are definitely different. Raytan is still having a teenager vibe and Eton are completely an adult. Both of them give out a cold aura but Eton radiated it more greatly. And its a fact that both of them are also good looking.

Is he really not a prisoner?

But he said he is not. She really couldnt understand it. Sezh changed her head position. Soon enough she should grasp what is the motive why he lives there. There are two things to be sure about. First, Eton knows how to use magic. Second, he said he had always been here.

Sezh predicted the reason why Eton is living sneakily inside the palace is because he is a runaway mage. Didnt he say that before? That he had always been there in Lady Lizes palace. He said that the palace that used to be Emperors in his crown prince days was originally a temple. She didnt know how the situation back then but she is pretty determined that Eton was quite knowledgeable about that palace. He even knew about the doghole that Raytan once said no one knows.

Delhender treats their ruler more than a God. Hares The First. The first emperor of Delhender and Sezhs ancestor. People worshiped him like a God. Its because of the story that he successfully defeated a mysterious demon.In Delhender, there are mages who are called as The Child of God. They served Hares The First and worked in the Imperial Temple. During Hares The First era, the mages who followed him all naturally work at the temple. They were naming themself as The Child Who Received Blood of God to show off that they were serving him.

However, they were cases when some mages tried to escape The Imperial Palace. Delhender watched the mages somehow tough. It was to the degree that it could be called excessive.

First, about magical power. If there were a child born with magical power discovered, they would record them in a list at The Imperial Palace. Then, if they meet the qualification on the upcoming evaluation at their teenage years, they will be taken to The Imperial Palace.

The list does not end just within them. When they are marrying someone and having a child, the child will also be recorded on the list. This was because the ability to use magic was often linked to inheritance. This procedure has been running for a very long time.

But why are they supervising the mages to that rate? Is it the same too in other countries?

Sezh was puzzled a little. From a bundle of people that she knew, no one could be a place to be asked such a question. Suddenly, Sezh recalled back her memory about a book that she saw Raytan read once a few days ago.

The Wizards of Delhender

Thats right. She needs to find that book first. There must be some information about the ancient mages in Delhender. But shes not that sure if she could find any clue about something that could be linked to Eton there. It was a relief that she can still open her mouth again, so she could not ask anyone about Etons identity now. Theres no other way except she finds it out herself.

However, will Raytan hand over that book to her? If he wont perhaps she should search for another copy at the library. Sezh fell asleep while hugging those worries.

***

Luna came even when it was not morning yet. She still brought those medicines again to Sezhs room.

Good morning, Luna! After all of the things, I still dont want to eat those medicines.

Sezh rejected the medicines subsequently after giving Luna a morning greeting.

Im all better now! I am not hurt anywhere! So please dont worry again.

Luna was so delightful. She hugged Sezh, tears flowing down her cheeks because of joy. She said.

You got better after just one day. I know it, Princess. Youre really having a strong heart and will.

Sezh didnt know what to say and felt embarrassed. She just laughed awkwardly.

Not long after that, Raytan came. Its so early in the morning.

Brother!

As soon as Raytan opened the door and entered in, Sezh who was laying in bed jumped up to the floor. She ran full of excitement towards Raytan.

Im okay right now! I dont have to eat any of those medicines again!

And now I can even open my mouth as big as I want! Should I show you?

Aaa.

Sezh opened her mouth, Raytan furrowed his forehead.

You dont have to show me like that.

But now I really can open my mouth

Then done.

Yes Sezh pouted her mouth a little. She just wanted to show him how she much she was getting better.

The Chubby Face Sezh was staring at Raytan. She remembered about Raytan who was running while bringing her to her palace. For your information, Sezhs palace is not a nearby place from there. He even accompanied her until Luna brought her medicines yesterday. And today he visited her as soon as the sun rose! Of course her heart was beating so fast.

This is the first time that another person cared about her aside from Luna. All of the people in this included her own mother in this Imperial Palace were never concerned about her not playing with others or even if she suffers an acute disease. Its still the same between the past and the current time. And know that concern and worry. Its not anybody else but Raytan!

What are you looking at.

Raytans face looked shaken.

I just want to look at you, Brother.

Somehow its like a bad-intended glance. Go away.

Forget about stepping away, Sezh intensed her stare. Raytan twitched his eyebrows, but Sezh didnt get scared like in the past anymore.

Brother

Why?

Are you worried about me?

What?

Yesterday you were running frantically while taking me. Today youre still worried too, right? So you came this early.

No.

Raytan answered fiercely. But Sezhs side lips were going up more. Raytan looked like he didnt like it and frowned.

I said Im not.

He~

This stup..! No. ..

Yes?

I didnt say anything.

Lie. She heard it all. He was about to say stupid. Honestly, Sezh didnt really care about whatever harsh names Raytan called her. Of course the name is not good at all but So what, Bern and Lillian were calling her an ass and imbecile everyday. She thought it was worse.

However.

Raytan looked nervous then opened his mouth slowly.

You, to finally recovered from that stupid form. Im reli-No, Shit.

Stupid?

That youre okay now Im relieved.

Raytan frowned and squeezed his brows down.

Fuck.

Raytan uttered such sweet words with a contrasting disgusted face. But with just that, Sezh smiled brightly at him.

Master Raytan.

At the same time, Luna entered the room while giving her greeting. Then she spoke politely.

If youre pleased. Would you like to have breakfast with The Princess? All the preparations have just been done.

***

Luna seemed to already far threw away her prejudice about Raytan. However, she still worried about what if Yerena finds out he was visiting Sezh today. She left the room and let both of them take their meal together and waited in the hallway outside.

Absolutely, Sezh knew that she was trying to be a stand guard right now but its not like Yerena will come to her place today.

No. She also wont come today.

Sezh tried to convince her beforehand but Luna was being a tough cookie.

In the end, Sezh finally understood and then replied with an apology.

Im sorry, Luna. I keep giving you problems.

Princess I will do everything for you. So please just enjoy the meal to your heart content with Master Raytan.

Thanks to that, Sezh could have a peaceful breakfast together with Raytan that morning. This is something that she couldnt even imagine back then. And its in her own palace of all the places. Once again, its breakfast with Raytan!

Luna was putting a lot of attention on their meal that day. Unlike usual, there were more materials of food in the soup, the meat was also added more, and the setting was decorated beautifully.

However, if Sezh should speak bluntly. The dishes in her place were not on a comfortable side. It was on the level that it couldnt be even compared to the meals that served at Lady Lizes palace. Luna must be aware of that. Before leaving, she said.

Im truly sorry for having nothing to plate up.

Sezh couldnt help but was feeling guilt-ridden against Raytan. She wouldnt even be surprised if he doesnt touch his food at all. Contrary to that, Raytan incredibly ate his food without even saving a remnant. He then looked at the puzzled Sezh who was chewing her food carelessly.

The lesson will start tomorrow.

Raytan exclaimed after he sipped his coffee.

Okay. I think I still have to rest for today. Luna is so worried.

Really?

Thats right. Yesterday she cried so much.

Sezh was starting to be so chatty that day. She was telling Raytan this and that about stuff that happened to her. She was full of the spring joy now that she felt that Raytan cares about her and how they were getting closer. Except for Luna, this is the first time theres someone who is willing to listen to her story.

Sometimes she can be overworry. I had fallen and hurt my kneecaps once, it didnt even bleed exceedly. I said Im okay but she kept crying because of that. But I am really fine that day

.

Ah! And there is one time when I was seven. Its just that I catched a cold for a few days. She kept saying that maybe it could be a life threatening disease because why the fever doesnt decrease at all. She even roasted the physician back then.

Yesterday it happened again. I can die from embarrassment. Of course Im so thankfulll~ but.

Its better to have someone who is overly worried about you like that, rather than no one cares for you when you are sick.

Yes?

I dont know what kind of feeling that embarrassment is. I dont have such experience.

Sezh fastened her lips. She realized that she unintentionally boasted about care that Raytans never got.

Brother will, in the future.

Sezh, who was speechless for a while, opened her mouth delicately.

What?

I will do those overly worried things to you.

Brother will try to tell me to stop until you are exhausted. I will go on a ruckus when Brother sicks!

Raytan was serene in a split second. Did she talk wrong again this time? but that wasnt a lie. She saw Raytan yesterday full of efforts to bring her with her weird illness.

Sezh was naturally an empathetic person. So, if she witnesses Raytan run into the same situation like her yesterday, she will obviously help him with all of her might.

I rarely sick.

Eh?

So you dont have to plan a ruckus like that. Dont dream for nothing.

Ah, well then. It looks like he really hated the idea of someone taking care of him. So Sezh just half-heartedly praised him like Brothers health must be very good, Im so envious. then drink her milk. Suddenly she was thinking about something then turned her head up.

Does your wound got better?

What wound?

Why, the last time Brother was hurt. That time, with me

The memory of the bruise on Raytans stomach suddenly evoked in her head. The bruise was bandaged by her before. Now, he said there is no wound? She said she will be worried about him before. Although Raytan treated that wound just like nothing but a small scratch.

So, is your injury got better?

Already gone a long time ago.

Then, your shoulder?

Raytan doesnt answered. So, Sezh tried to scan him more clearly. Raytans iris waggled a little. After being silent for a while, he spoke with a low voice.

You dont have to worry about that.

Why? But

I told you Im not hurt.

Hes not hurt? Sezh widened her eyes. Then she looked at Raytans left shoulder.

If youre not hurt then why are you still wearing the bandage?

Dont know.

Instead he gave her a fuzzy answer.

Stop trying to steal a glance. Its not hurt anywhere.

Thats not your business to worry about.

Shes not truly kept thinking about that but its not she actually also didnt care. What, Brother always pretending that his body wasnt hurt even if it is. Maybe he just felt embarrassed for nothing or something else, she didnt intend to urge him about it any further. Sezh chose to stir the topic up.

By the way, Brother. I saw you read a book before. Eum The Wizards of Delhender

Whats wrong with that.

Would you lend me that book?

Why do you want to read that?

Im just interested. .. You wont let me borrow it?

You can.

REALLY?!

I dont have it now. Ill give it to you tomorrow.

Ah! Its alright! Tomorrow when I arrive-

Sezh couldnt continue her speech because Raytan suddenly stood up.

I have to see mother tomorrow. Your maid will be the one who takes it. You stay here.

Uh. Sezh showed an anxious face. Its still quite early for him to leave. To be precise, maybe it could be around 11. Moreover, Raytan postponed the tutoring for tomorrow, so she was having a lot of free time. Almost for an all day long.Still, there is no tutoring today. Therefore, she can do any other activities with Raytan. Sitting side by side and holding a conversation with him like this. Shes not sure if any chance like this could happen again or not, That day she was also quite bored so

Brother, would you like to take a walk together?

Sezh full of anticipation asked.

I wouldnt be a burden!

Raytan didnt give his reply immediately after Sezh threw her question. There was a pause before finally he nodded his head.***

When she presented her idea about going to Lady Lizes palace, Lunas face was painted with worry all over it. Because they were strolling around not as early as usual.. What if they bump into Bern or Lillian or both?

Nevertheless, Sezh was optimistic. Its because Bern was still having his study in the morning and Lilian always sleeps in the morning and wakes up at the late noon. She didnt have to worry about The head butler Orson too. He is busy preparing for the tea party that was held at Yerenas palace and always stays waiting there.

They will use the shortcut path to Lady Lizes palace. It was the doghole that Raytan mentioned before. The doghole that led Sezh to meet another person yesterday.

Perhaps, If she knew her optimism was wrong, she would have chosen another option. She would probably just stay away at her palace no matter how bored she was. The poor Sezh who didnt know that truth, walked down the path together with Raytan.