(Not Continued Again)
10. The prince

Elthia sighed slowly. The magic lesson he learned today, he had already finished well.

Since it was time for them to rest, Elthia tried to find a place where she could relax in peace. In her arms, as usual Astrella always accompanied her. Familiar who was in the form of his cat was also involved in helping the master to find a place so they could relax together.

"Below there."

Astrella pointed at an enormous silver tree. Its size is twice as large as other trees, making it look more striking than others. Not to mention, the small river that circled the tree. Trees planted in that special place, quite interesting to visit.

Elthia walked over the small bridge that connected her to the silver tree. Elthia stared in amazement at the size of the super-large trunk of the tree when it was right in front of her.

"I'm sure this is the legendary silver tree in the book."

Unrelenting admiration came out of Elthia's lips. Looking directly at the super big tree that he could only know about in books, it was incredible! Elthia felt that what she had been going through was like a dream. Elthia was still amazed at how real the silver tree she so admired before her was.

Sreeks...

Sreeks...

The sound of friction and falling leaves due to the movement of something, stopped the activity of observing Elthia. Elthia's brows were bent, while her two eyes were noticeably squeaking when she accidentally caught the appearance of a silhouette of someone lying on one of the large branches of a tree.

"Who?" tanyanya was so convinced that the silhouette was truly human. Elthia who was far under the tree could not see the face of the figure clearly because of the distance. From where she stood, Elthia could only see her blond hair, as well as the back of the figure uniform alone.

"Hello? Are you sleeping, sir?"

Aware that her previous call was not clearly heard, Elthia slightly raised her voice volume. The male figure that seemed to be sleeping comfortably on top of the tree, made Elthia feel worried. As Elthia knew, too long to be near the silver tree was not very good for health. Absorbing the mana⁷ coming out of the silver tree excessively could cause one to feel extremely cold. Elthia was afraid that if the figure had been asleep for much longer than she expected, it could cause the figure to freeze.

"Hello!! Are you still alive, sir?!"

Elthia changed the question. Although it sounds disrespectful, Elthia believes this method is much more effective if you want to attract attention from the figure. Some people will automatically respond quickly when someone says something surprising. So, Elthia hoped that the figure would respond even if it was just a murmur.

"Master!!"

The lack of response from the figure made Elthia sigh. "Can you climb upstairs, Astrella?" Elthia looked at Astrella who had just been silent. The two familiar golden netra of hers who were staring intently at the figure, stared at him.

"Please, huh?"

As soon as Astrella nodded, Elthia released the familiar from her embrace. In the form of her cat, Astrella climbs the silver tree. Without long waiting, Astrella had already arrived right above the blond male's body. Seeing how soundly the person slept, Astrella, who was slightly upset, chose to wake up by scratching her face.

"Ugh"

The ringisan that came out a sign that the man had awakened, was also heard by Elthia. Before this beautiful-looking man woke up and scolded her, Astrella who understood the dangerous situation, jumped down. Thanks to her shocking actions, Elthia almost tripped her own leg. A small ringing, also came out of Elthia's mouth.

"You surprised me" he complained. Astrella's chubby cheeks pinched. Elthia plays on Astrella's cute cat cheeks. "More times, give me a sign! I don't want to see you get hurt from jumping all of a sudden like that."

"Good, Miss."

Elthia smiled with satisfaction. Astrella is so adorable. "Good." As her dealings with Astrella were over, Elthia looked at the man who was still at home sitting on the tree. The two golden neutrals who were staring intently at him, slightly disturbed him.

"I can't let you fall asleep any longer, therefore I apologize for this inconvenience, sir." Elthia explained. Actually Elthia felt very guilty for disturbing the man's deep sleep, but Elthia also had no choice but to wake him up. Even though the color of her skin looked normal, Elthia was still worried about the possibility of the figure being able to freeze. "Too long to be near the silver tree is not so good for health. I don't want to see you in a bad state."

"Oh, so so."

The suddenly descending figure shocked Elthia. Elthia turned away reflexively as the man advanced his face as if he was judging something.

"This silver saree. You're from the Lucretia family apparently."

Elthia's eyebrows shriveled in wonder. What the man said caught his attention. "Is this the first time you've seen him?" actually without even asking, Elthia already knew. The reaction shown by the figure in front of him clearly shows that this is the first time the man has seen firsthand the silver mane typical of the Lucretia family.

"Yes, this is the first time I've seen her." The man smiled. Her pale blonde hair flew in the direction of the wind. Under the shade of such a dense silver tree, the two of them fell silent. The two netra glared at them, diving into each other in silence.

"Include me, my name is Psyche Xan-" The man hung up his words. His two eyes scanned the situation around, keeping watch as if afraid that someone else was watching them both.

Feeling that no one was paying attention to the two of them, Psyche smiled. He drew his mouth close to Elthia's ear, and whispered. "eleftharia. Xan Eleftharia Psyche. Please keep this a secret from others, okay?" ignoring Elthia's surprised face, Psyche blinked one eye. A prickly smile, visible on his lips.

"Does my appearance seem unconvincing?" he asked because he did not get the slightest response from Elthia.

Elthia sighed slowly. "No" he answered. Realizing that this person in front of her was in a higher position than she expected, Elthia lowered her head. "Please forgive my impoliteness for not recognizing you, Prince."

Psyche chuckled. Explores the actions taken by Elthia. "Don't be too formal, miss. You can call me by a little name."

Even if there were only them now, Elthia did not dare to grant it. Although the prince himself gave her leniency, Elthia still felt uneasy. That was enough of his attitude just now. Elthia did not want to add another bad impression at this unexpected meeting.

"No need to feel guilty. I want you to think of me as a friend."

Buddies. A request that seems simple, it is not as simple as it seems. Elthia stared flat at Psyche. His words were too relaxed, a little burdening him. Elthia couldn't just accept Psyche's request. Even if they were in the same department while in this academy, this prince from the land of Yodea could not be matched with him.

"Please forgive me prince. I can't grant it."

Even if this special permit is very tempting. Elthia still had to think about the risks she might have. Elthia is not that bad. Even though the world that has now become his residence is the result of an imagination. Elthia could not consider this fortuitous encounter as a blessing. Behind this meeting, for some reason Elthia felt confident, something shocking would come to see her afterwards. Therefore, Elthia could not fulfill Psyche's request asking her not to speak formally. They were friends, yes, Elthia could have granted it. But not in an equal position. As a noble princess, it was only natural for Elthia to treat Psyche respectfully.

Although Psyche was the prince she had been waiting for. Elthia did not want to be stupid. As the youngest daughter of Lucretia's family pride, Elthia still has to maintain the dignity of her family. His self-esteem is not that low. So, even though Elthia was impressed now like a waste of opportunities. At the very least, Elthia had already proved her merits. This action that was now taken by her was proof that she was a different girl. Elthia wanted to prove that the upbringing she had obtained while here was not in vain.

"Let my family be one level below you. Not that I can be so rude. It's only natural for me to respect you. So, again please forgive me for the stupidity I've done." Elthia lowered her head slightly. His free hand raised a little the tip of his uniform skirt. "I beg for your generosity, Prince."

Elthia thought she would get a protest, but she didn't. Instead of commenting on his actions, Psyche instead laughed at him. Her soft voice was hypnotizing. Although Elthia was now bowing her head, the tip of her eyes could still catch Psyche's thin smile. Undeniably. Even if only a thin line of his smile was visible, it still could not cover the natural charm that the prince possessed. Honestly speaking, the power of charm possessed by a main character was very different. Elthia. Without having to pay careful attention to Psyche though, it seems like she has become entangled in it.

"alright. If you were more comfortable like that, I wouldn't force you." Psyche is still laughing. The blatant rejection of Elthia caught his attention. Seeing how persistent Elthia was in maintaining the dignity between them, it was comforting. Psyche likes the type of girl who can control herself like Elthia. Friends who do not take the opportunity behind narrowness like Elthia is a suitable choice for him.

"Stop looking down. I'd rather look directly at the other person, than just look at his hair."

Psyche watched Elthia's every move. Like a scene played in slow motion, the two different shades of Elthia look very stunning in their perspective. Psyche smile. These two beautiful netra that stared without containing the slightest doubt in front of him, were very much in line with the name of the blessing that Elthia had. Sherianne's name was a good fit for her. The girl in front of him was indeed very attractive.

Just deserve.

The memories of the past few days that passed by, made Psyche laugh. Pysche does not realize that Elthia's attention has now been re-centered on her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't hear it." What Elthia said when dissolved in daydreams, was not heard in her ears. Psyche is so happy that she forgets her surroundings and enters into her own imaginary world.

"Can you please repeat again?" her door.

Without much protest, Elthia repeated her words again. "I apologize for being late to introduce myself. I'm Elthia Sherianne Lucretia. Youngest daughter of the Lucretia family of the Pyralis land." Elthia lowered the tip of the skirt she had lifted. Both of her netra looked at Astrella who was inside her other hand. "This is my familiar. Her name is Astrella Nauta. Please forgive him for daring to scratch your face, Prince."

"alright. I forgive him."

Psyche noticed Astrella's human form from top to bottom. The physical features Astrella possessed made her cluck in admiration. "Woah. If you accompany Miss Elthia in this form, you may make others misunderstand, Astrella."

Psyche looked at Astrella's appearance. His way of behaving that looked so perfect, made him even more amazed. "The physical features you possess are very similar to the typical physical features of the royal family of Eleftharia." The full beat of satisfaction does not stop coming out of Psyche's mouth. His behavior unlike most of these princes certainly did not escape the attention of Elthia.

"This human form of yours is really similar to my sister."

Psyche nodded her head full of satisfaction. "Instead, he doesn't have a mole under the corner of his eye." A gaze full of twinkling admiration, unceasingly visible on both of Psyche's golden netra. As if he was now discovering something rare, Psyche constantly gave her assessment of Astrella's striking appearance.

"You are so similar."

"It's fair, Mr. Darien forbade us both to wear this form." Astrella looked at her palm. His palm, which was wearing white gloves, was held. "This is the reason."

Psyche smile. "It could be so."

Attention previously focused on Astrella, Psyche gave back to Elthia. Psyche looked carefully at Elthia who had just silently watched the two of them. "I'm sorry for ignoring you, miss."

"It's okay, Prince. You can talk back to Astrella." Elthia smiled sweetly. "Just ignore it, sa-"

"Elthia!!"

The voice that called out her name caught Elthia's attention. Psyche who saw the silver-bladed boy walking closer towards them, could already guess who the person was.

"Mona Elthia's twin brother?" ask Psyche, make sure. It would be very embarrassing if until Psyche mistaken people later.

"Include me, I'm Evander Kairos Lucretia. If you can tell, who are you?"

Elthia who did not expect Evander's sassy attitude, elbowed her twin sister's waist slowly. Evander who did not know about who he was talking to, of course, could only look at the wonder of Elthia for her attitude.

"What's wrong?"

Elthia brought her ear closer to Evander's. In a whispering voice, Elthia said, "He is the prince of the land of Yodea." Not forgetting to be accompanied by the glare of his eyes.

Elthia sighed as soon as Evander apologized. Just like before, Psyche gave a response in the form of a small laugh. The smile of understanding that Psyche is constantly showing.

"You want a picnic here?" Psyche who did not want to make the atmosphere feel more awkward, switched the conversation. The small basket held by Evander became the center of his attention.

"You want to join?" Evander offered back. Because the silver tree of the place where they stood had a fairly dense tree. This place is perfect for a place to relax. Evander recommended it to Elthia. This place is very comfortable as a place to rest.

"If you don't mind sitting on the ground, of course." Evander continued while scratching his cheek slowly. Psyche's silence made her nervous. Evander is afraid of offending Pysche's self-esteem. Had they known that they would have met someone so important to the land of Yodea, they would have prepared something much better than their little picnic.

Psyche sighed. Actually Pysche wants to join the two twins in front of him. But there are important things that must be done, which cannot be delayed. "I want to join. But, I don't think so this time." A disappointed smile is not even Pysche hid. If only the stack of tasks he had to do could be postponed once again, Psyche would certainly postpone it. But unfortunately, if Pysche intends to neglect his duties once again, Pysche will get a super long scolding from his assistant.

"My assistant can go berserk if I don't show up before him."

Given how sinister the assistant's scolding was, Psyche's body shuddered to itself. Somehow Pysche felt sure that her ears would not survive this time. It was like a lightning strike so loud. The voice of his assistant was no less thunderous as well. The prowess of the scolding was similar to the lunge of a storm belonging to his assistant, never once passing through it. Pysche even wondered if her assistant was the incarnation of the disaster, or indeed the disaster itself. His greatness in commenting on people is not kidding. If only his mouth was purely man-made, it was certain that his assistant's mouth would be fragile. It may even have been smashed into pieces because it is too often used to nag Psyche.

"So, can you invite me, for your picnic next time?"

Elthia and Evander looked at each other. The two of them did not expect at all this shocking request from the prince.

"By pleasure, Prince." Elthia answered, looking down respectfully. The humble attitude that Psyche showed managed to touch her heart. Elthia hoped that at the next meeting Elthia would have a chance to talk further.

"I'll send you the invitation later."

On Elthia's right side, Evander also lowered his head, paying his respects.

"See you later, miss and young master Lucretia."

Elthia and Evander nodded their heads slowly in return from Pysche's hand wave. The backs of the one-year-old figure older than Sebastian, they noticed.

"I miss Sebastian's brother" muttered Elthia as soon as Pysche's shadow was no longer visible in the eye. At his side, Sebastian muttered the same thing.

"I hope he's okay."

"Yes. Let's just hope Sebastian didn't do anything dangerous."

Elthia sat on a pedestal that had been held as their seat. At his side, there was Astra and Astrella who had returned to wearing the form of her cat.

"Son can sit now."

Evander sat down. He took his place right in front of Elthia. "Eating like this is much more fun." He said as he bit his food slowly. The breeze that blew out added a harmonious atmosphere between the two of them.

Under the shade of the shady silver tree, they all shared stories. Elthia and Evander laughed together. All of you take off the burden and tired after studying, the existence of Astrella and Astra that complements, adding more cheerfulness. Like most kids who love games, they do too. Although it can not be as free as long as they are still at home, the smile they show is no less bright.

Mana \= Mana is a flow of magic that flows inside the body of a witch. Mana, can also be called as magic core of a witch. When a witch runs out of mana, they will be on the verge of death. On the contrary, when they are an advantage of mana. The explosion from that unstable mana, could destroy their bodies.

examples of the uniform of the academy of Secilia.

Classes and fields are distinguished by the color of the tie/band, yes! ^^

Black \= Witch

Red \= Knights

Silver \= Spiritualist

Blue \= Politician

Chocolate \= Librarian

Yellow \= Priestess