(Not Continued Again)
19. The Prince of Pyralis

Standing face to face with a figure who could someday get rid of him, is not an easy thing to do. Although there are still various possibilities that occur. Elthia, of course, also had to prepare for the worst possibility she could meet.

In fact, if she could, Elthia wanted an end where she and Prince Luca could be best friends without any disagreement. However, given the nature of Prince Luca which is arguably quite bad, the possibility of Elthia's hope can be fulfilled is very thin.

How sweet is the smile that Luca made. Elthia never once found sincerity behind it. Rather than finding a friendly impression, Elthia actually felt the threat indirectly from the gaze of the two glowing red eyes.

The red netra, has an impression that is inversely proportional to the two different colors of his. If the color of both eyes Elthia gives the effect of cold and soothing. Thus, the effect of the two red neutrals of Luca, like burning embers.

"Looks, you two have a good relationship, huh?"

The pleasantries that Luca threw out right after Elthia gave the greeting, sounded piercing. A subtle warning as if Luca did not like the presence of an unexpected figure behind Elthia, able to be captured by both Elthia and Pysche who followed.

"Miss Elthia is a fun person. During my time with him, I found a lot of interesting things." Pysche replied, with a faint smile. His presence that came uninvited is not questionable because the meeting that took place at the academy is not a meeting that is personal. "Besides looking perfect as a noble. Miss Elthia's genius as a witch is also amazing."

"I'm glad Miss Lucretia could use the grace she got so well."

"The praise you give is too excessive, Your Majesty."

Boasting in front of Luca even if it was just a joke, was not a good thing. Following the advice Rio gave, it would not do. As long as there is another option, Elthia will not take actions that have a lot of risks, such as dropping the self-esteem of a Luca.

"I hear you two are going to have a birthday soon."

It had not been felt, it had been nearly a year since Elthia's move to the Secilia academy. The birthday of those who live two months away, honestly not so much awaited. When Elthia and Evander were ten years old, the plot in the story had just begun. Although now Elthia has given a lot of deviations. The current flow is not so surprising.

In addition to getting magic power first, and can learn to control it. The bond that restrains Lucretia's family has not changed. As long as Elthia hasn't gotten a partner. Elthia's position as a candidate for the crown princess of the strongest Pyralis country, can not be let go.

"That's right, Your Majesty."

It was common for nobles to hold large parties on their birthdays. The party where many people meet is actually an event where people show their advantages, and build a group that can benefit each other.

Although Elthia and Evander's birthday party is arguably, the party is held specifically for small children. Every adult who is invited will be present. At such a time, it was clear that all the members of Lucretia were the center of attention. Especially if the party was attended by royal members. All the attention that was fixed, obviously would not stop even if the party was over though.

"Can I be your dance partner at the party?"

The purpose of Luca's request, was none other than wanting to show indirectly that he would choose Elthia, as Elthia was the strongest candidate to be his match later on. Spreading rumors that he had already made his choice before the nobles, would have a huge impact on which the Lucretia family itself would not be able to resist. Elthia admitted, the plan was honestly quite a big advantage for the Lucretia family. There won't be just anyone who can disturb Lucretia's family.

Elthia was not blind. Letting Luca assert his choice, was the thing he least wanted to let come true. Being Luca's fiancee won't give him freedom. Rather than feeling free because no noble could disturb her, Elthia was constrained by the absolute power that bound her.

Crown princess. This position cannot be given to just anyone. To get that position, there are many hurdles that must be passed. In accordance with its name. The position of 'crown princess' is the owner of the highest existence, where all actions taken are always not far from the supervision of each pair of eyes.

"I'm sorry, Your Honor. I can't make you a dance partner."

Besides because his eldest brother Sebastian has promised to be his partner. The reason Elthia refused such a tempting offer to many of these people, was also because she could not allow their position to become restrained any further. Elthia wants attention. However, not in a way impressed begging like this. Elthia wanted to build trust with her own strength and effort. Not with Luca's help, or by dropping his pride at a time like this.

"Dearly enough. I think I lost fast, huh?"

Luca's glance that leads to Pysche, Elthia follows. Because now Elthia's coming with Pysche. It seems Luca mistakenly thinks that the figure who will be Elthia's companion later is Pysche.

What an incredible misunderstanding.

Now, Elthia knew why Rio grinned so horribly right after asking Pysche to come with him. Apparently, this kind of situation is what he was after.

Just be right.

As Elthia's guide, as well as Pysche's personal bodyguard. Rio had a great deal of interference regarding the closeness of the two of them. Without the brash attitude of Rio. Elthia and Pysche certainly won't get this close. Thanks to some of the situations that Rio created, Elthia and Pysche became closer over time.

"Please forgive me for the rejection I gave you, Your Majesty."

The coercion that Elthia had received heavily from Pysche as well as Rio, was unexpectedly going to have a tremendous impact. At first, Elthia objected. Because meeting Luca alone is much more convenient than taking others with you. However, since Pysche also seemed to be enjoying the unexpected situation that had now happened, Elthia could not resist it.

"Because there are still many parties that we might attend together, I can take you next time."

Luca's friendly smile, not the slightest bit of relief for Elthia. The more friendly Luca, the more dangerous he seemed before Elthia.

"I hope you don't turn it down again."

Next time, I want you to be my partner.

Roughly, that was the implied language that Elthia was able to capture from what Luca had told her.

"By pleasure, Your Majesty."

"Can you just let us talk alone?" pinta Luca to his assistant, while subtly expelling Pysche. The unexpected existence of Pysche, clearly felt very disturbing to Luca.

"Please don't take too long, will you?"

Pysche's slow pat on his head, managed to shock Elthia.

"Because there's something I should discuss with him as well."

Elthia noticed the two golden netra that looked glittering. The prince of the land of Yodea always managed to surprise Elthia about the actions she took.

"Is it urgent?"

"Not really either." Pysche noticed Elthia's question mark-filled expression. The two beautiful netra who looked at him full of curiosity, was the gaze that Pysche liked the most from Elthia.

"I just don't want to leave it too long."

It seemed, Elthia knew why these two princes before her looked inversely proportional to each other. In addition to the contrasting physical features, their very different natures are another reason why the two princes do not seem to get along, as if competing.

Pysche's honesty is a natural enemy for a liar like Luca. So, it is only natural that they are at odds with each other as they are today.

"You haven't changed at all."

"Is flirting with women now your new hobby?"

"Your words are very rude, Prince Luca."

Rather than being offended, Elthia saw more of a sense of challenge in the tone of Pysche's speech just now. The relaxed attitude as if to enjoy, by Pysche over those insults, Elthia could not understand at all.

Is it because you are used to it, huh?

The habit of hearing insults or harsh words often makes thick-eared people become accustomed. For Pysche who does not like to put something he hears into the heart. In fact, those words were not worthy of being left alone. Especially considered as an entertainment as it is today.

"At least I'm better than you?"

"Please don't equate me with you, Prince Pysche."

The mouths of the two princes continued. Elthia who was in the middle of the two, could only quietly pay attention. Even though Elthia knew the crux of the matter. That doesn't mean Elthia can just meddle with the debate of these two princes.

"I'll give it back. So, go. And, don't forget not to eavesdrop!"

Luca chose to stop the debate. Against Pysche it will not end quickly, if Luca continues. Because the prince of the land of Yodea was the most complicated opponent Luca ever had

"You promised, ya~"

Pysche's relaxed attitude, can not be a gap that can be utilized. Since Pysche doesn't particularly like to take a dizzy look at everything that others say about her, as a provoking person, Luca can just let it go.

"Basic sucks."

Yes, Elthia admits, sometimes Pysche can also be annoying with her. Luckily, that annoying side of her was still in its reasonable stage when compared to Rio's irritating nature. So, Elthia could understand the frustration that Luca was feeling right now.

"I'm sorry for showing such a shameful attitude, Miss Lucretia."

"Ah, no. Forgive me for taking her without your consent."

Either way, here Elthia is actually wrong. Supposedly, he rejected Rio and Pysche's coercion even harder. So, he wouldn't create a strange situation like this. How bad Luca is in the story, which is now in front of him. Elthia still had to respect him. Inviting others without approval, of course, it is an attitude that he must avoid so that his family name is maintained properly.

"Please forgive my disrespect, Your Majesty."

"When did you guys know each other?"

Elthia followed Luca's line of sight. The two red netra who were watching closely the figure of Pysche who was standing watching them from that distance, looked a little annoyed.

"It wasn't too long after my brother and I got into this academy."

Either this is the influence of the existing groove, or because of the changes he made. Elthia did not feel the slightest bit nervous or afraid when talking together with Luca. Rather than being afraid, Elthia was concerned. For the size of a child who is the same age as him. Luca looked fragile even though his two eyes did not emit the slightest twinkle of doubt.

Actually, why would he be like this?

In the story, Luca's past that is not mentioned in the slightest, makes him get a lot of scorn from the readers. His dislike of seeing others was so much superior to him that he got rid of 'Elthia' the female lead, being impressed was deliberately made as if so that Luca could be hated so quickly, without getting the slightest bit of sympathy.

Well, it was the beginning, Elthia hated Luca who brought death to her. However, after seeing directly the figure of the prince up close. The hatred instantly evaporated, just gone.

To be seen from everywhere, Luca is still a child his age. Despite her unkind cruel attitude, the fact that Luca was still a child cannot be denied.

"Is being friends with a child fun?"

"I'm sorry?" luca's ambiguous question, a little confusing. Which child Luca was referring to, Elthia could not guess.

"Prince Yodea, Pysche."

The glow of the red netra that was exposed to the reflection of sunlight, was not as bright as Elthia thought. Rather than a burning fire, for some reason Elthia saw a lonely little speck of fire behind the two red veils that were now fixedly staring at her.

"Does Prince... also want to be friends?" the words came out of Elthia's mouth. Highlight surprised Luca who got it in response, made him realize.

"I'm not interested in being friends with anyone."

The answer was full of arrogance, not once did it sound doubtful. Elthia looked at the twinkle of Luca's second red netra. The emotions hidden behind it, he tried to find.

"Oh, yeah."

Forcing your thoughts to others is not a good thing. So, instead of meddling with something that wasn't meant to be, Elthia preferred not to bother with it.

"How did you get magic?"

Should I answer this question?

The silence of Elthia, caused the atmosphere to become uncomfortable. The wind blew his second hair. The two pairs of neutrals that have opposite colors, pay attention to each other in silence.

"Does His Majesty want it too?"

"Yes. I want it."

It seemed, Elthia would draw her sympathy that had appeared just now. The prince of the Pyralis country that was before him was completely beyond help.

No. gabe. Not not unhelpful. Except, it can't be changed anymore. Elthia's estimation of its nature was due to environmental influences, missing much. The heart belongs to Prince Luca, it's been polluted for a long time. Losing the only point of light of kindness that exists.

"So, can you give it to me?"

Wanted it. Because it's a sure thing, which I can have.

It's not the wrong neighborhood why Luca's being such a bitch. Rather, it was because the viewpoint Luca saw about the world itself that made him fall into the wrong path.