(Not Continued Again)
7. Contract of a witch

What her father had ordered, Elthia had done. Now, because Elthia was tired after taking care of some necessary items that might later be used by her, Elthia laid her body on her bed.

"It's exhausting." He muttered, staring at the ceiling of his room with a bright look. On her side, there was Astrella who was sound asleep.

"Hey, Astrella."

Elthia who was confused wanted to do what, poked the nose of the orange-haired cat. Thanks to her touch, Astrella woke up. His two golden-yellow eyes looked at Elthia sleepily, half-open.

"Meow."

The funny voice that Astrella released, made Elthia feel anxious. Instead of letting the cat sleep, Elthia carried it. With Astrella's medium-sized body-enough in the grasp of her small hand, Elthia raised the cat high above her face. The sleepy expression Astrella showed as she lifted her body, inviting laughter to come out of Elthia's mouth.

"Hey, Astrella." Since there was currently no one in her room to talk to other than her cat, Elthia spoke for herself. As long as she could speak as much as she could, Elthia did not mind Astrella who was just silently listening, nor looking at her confusedly.

"I heard from Rio. He said, the familiar is looking for a witch who has the same power as him." Elthia took down Astrella. If he had previously been lying on his back, now Elthia was tilting her body to the right. His two blue and green eyes looked closely at Astrella's two golden neutrals. "Because the arrival time of Astrella and Astra was quite strange, is it possible that you are a familiar?"

Elthia stroked the head of her cat. The spoiled behavior Astrella showed her right now is adorable.

"If you are a familiar. Will you make a contract with me?"

Elthia noticed the reaction Astrella showed. The silence of the cat and his constant manner of purring as his head was this stroked, made Elthia sigh.

"It doesn't seem like it, does it?" it feels very disappointing. Though Elthia hoped, Astrella was indeed a familiar who wanted to make a contract with her. However, seeing the reaction of Astrella which is usually shown this cat....

For some reason, Elthia felt like she was being knocked down from a height. The high expectations that soared in his heart seemed to collapse without any left in the slightest.

"Good night, Astrella."

Elthia kissed Astrella's head slowly. The sluggish gel Astrella did to her hand, tickled. Elthia laughed a little. Closing her heavy eyes, Elthia did not stop the stroking motion on Astrella's head in the least. Before actually falling asleep, Elthia took the time to touch her nose with Astrella's tiny nose.

"May you have a beautiful dream."

Astrella meowing. Seeing the two eyes of the master begin to close, the little cat also closed his eyes.

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The slow shaking on her shoulder that was done by someone, woke Elthia up from her sleep. With both eyes still feeling heavy from drowsiness, Elthia tried to sit down.

"Wake up, Elthia."

The voice of someone who still felt faint, proved Elthia's consciousness was still not fully gathered. Elthia spread her gaze. With a face that was still half sleepy, Elthia looked at Evander. Although not very clear, vaguely Elthia was able to see her twin brother who had been trying to wake her was crossing her arms. Evander's expression looked annoyed.

"When do you want to sleep? Come on, get up now!" this time, Evander no longer shook Elthia's shoulder, he pinched her twin sister's cheek mercilessly. "Elthia."

"H-hiya. Hahu has woken up!"

Elthia removed Evander's pinch from her cheek. As soon as Evander was away, Elthia stroked her cheek gently. Elthia looked at the annoyed Evander who was now smiling faintly, and wore a sinless expression.

"Finally you wake up too" he said without the slightest guilt. Evander stayed away as soon as Elthia tried to avenge him. "H-hey!" screeches while continuing to evade by continuing to step back to the back. Evander thought Elthia would give up if she kept avoiding him. However, instead of stopping and giving up, Elthia was getting excited. Her twin sister was relentlessly chasing after Evander and was about to pinch her cheek back.

"Here you!!" Elthia yelling.

With the foot steps driven, Elthia managed to catch the tip of Evander's shirt. Without even letting go of Evander from his catch, Elthia pulled out Evander's hand to shake him off.

"E-Elthian!"

Evander who did not want to get a counterattack, was all his might against Elthia's pull. Evander tries to release the hand of Elthia who is now holding it.

"Take me off!"

"No way!"

The twins attract each other. None of them want to give up.

"I'm wrong! I admit I was wrong!" aware that Elthia would not let go of herself, Evander apologized. For the safety of his cheeks! Evander admitted that he had abused his sister.

"Elthia, let go of me!"

Elthia shook her head firmly. His cheeks puffed up in annoyance. "Here!" pulling Evander harder, Elthia who almost managed to control Evander's cheek, lost her balance. Instead of giving a counterattack, Elthia fell on Evander. The twins fell to the floor. Evander who was downtrodden under agitated movements.

"B-heavy." Evander complained without realizing the look of Elthia's face turned increasingly dense. There is an unwritten rule about women. And saying the phrase 'weight' is one of the taboo words that need to be avoided. Because Evander once never played with a peer other than his twin sister. Evander did not know the unwritten rules. Without having to see what the face of Elthia was like, Evander would have felt such a great threat. Evander gulped his saliva nervously. Cold sweat poured from his temple.

"E-El-Elthia?"

Evander glanced timidly. With Elthia still resting on her back, Evander could not see clearly how her twin sister's expression was.

"You're not-"

Elthia did not let Evander finish his sentence. With all her might, Elthia gave a counterattack. Evander's cheeks were no less chubby than him, in his pinches mercilessly.

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Just this time, Elthia was truly grateful to have such a large and spacious mansion. Because the distance of his room with the main room and his eldest brother Sebastian quite far. Elthia did not have to worry about Evander's screams that might have been heard.

"So? Can you explain why you woke me up so early, brother Evan?" Elthia crossed her arms, a sweet smile adorning her face.

"I hope big brother has a reasonable enough reason."

After her chase with Evander is won by her, Elthia who previously wore a nightgown decides to clean herself up. Ignoring her personal servant Marva who was staring questioningly at Evander's red cheeks, Elthia again said. "It's about eight o'clock, isn't it?" with a threatening friendly tone.

"I'm sorry." Evander who realized the mistake he made, stroked his reddened cheek. His two different-colored eyes seemed to be glancing towards Marva, the personal servant of his twin sister.

"Can you just leave us alone?" pinta Evander with her hands still stroking her cheeks. The throbbing that was caused by Elthia's actions, made her grimace.

"But, young master. Your cheeks-"

"Leave us both. There's something important we have to say." Elthia cut firmly. Without giving even a hint of her personal servant the chance to say a word, Elthia had Marva come out in a tone she did not want to refute.

"If we're done, I'll call you back."

Marva stared at the astonishment of Lucretia's twins. Unable to refute, Marva, who was Elthia's personal servant, complied with the young lady's request.

"I beg you to resign, miss, young master."

Evander and Elthia nodded together as a form of approval. Once Marva was gone, and now they were left alone, Elthia stared at Evander's astonishment. "What's wrong?" he asked, without hiding his curiosity. Because Evander very rarely asked for a special time to talk privately like this. Honestly speaking, Elthia was a little surprised.

"Is there anything important you want to tell me?" Elthia glanced at the tightly shut door of her room. Patiently, Elthia waited for Evander to open his voice.

"Or, is there something you want to show me?"

"Before I answer it. Can I confirm something first?"

Elthia furrowed her brows. "Sure what?" askanya, while watching Evander carefully.

"Have you signed a contract with Astrella?"

The question Evander asked managed to jolt Elthia. "Contract? Astrella is a familiar?" because last night Elthia asked Astrella to end in silence. Elthia thinks Astrella is just an ordinary cat.

"really. Astrella is a familiar."

"To be honest, I already mentioned that to Astrella last night." Elthia told Evander what she was talking about with Astrella. No one missed a single one.

"Because Astrella is silent and behaves like any other normal cat. I guess, he's just an ordinary cat."

"Astrella just shut up? Geez, looks like he was stingy once, huh?"

Heard Evander's response to his story. Elthia could already guess what happened to her twin sister.

"Aren't you in a contract with Astra?"

And the nod that was obtained as a form of answer from Evander, made Elthia shake her head in disbelief.

"Since when?" because Elthia only learned of the contract issue with this familiar from Rio yesterday afternoon. Elthia was quite curious, when did Evander find out about this.

If he knew this. Of course he's been doing it for a long time, right?

To be honest, Elthia felt a little disappointed that she had only been told this now. However, Elthia could not bear to scold Evander who looked serious. Enthusiastic rays emanating from both Evander's blue and green eyes are rarely seen. So, Elthia tried to restrain herself.

This time, I will give in to him.

Elthia sighed. What Evander said was listened to carefully by him. As Evander explained, Elthia was calm. As much as possible, Elthia refrained from interrupting or cutting off Evander's enthusiasm by not showing her full expression of disappointment.

"So, sister made a contract one day after Astrella and Astra we named?"

Not a long time. Elthia had honestly guessed about this, but Elthia did not expect that the timing turned out to be right that fast.

Astrella and Astra came one week ago. And exactly one day after Astrella and Astra settled here, Elthia and Evander gave names to the two orange-haired cats.

If it's one day..that means Evander's brother found out about this six days ago, right?

Elthia thought hard. Than himself too late in endless daydreams. Elthia chose to ask him directly. "This contract..sister knows who it is from?"

Because magic has disappeared for eighty years from the land of Pyralis. Not many people knew about the contract that only this magician could enter into, other than the witch herself.

"Astra told me that directly."

Enthusiastic answer from Evander made Elthia reflexively turn towards the two cats that stayed on her bed. A pair of golden neutrals from the two cats seemed to flash as soon as Elthia said. "If you're really familiar, can you show me your true form?"

Elthia clapped her hands softly. A sweet smile was seen adorning her lips as she walked closer to Astrella and Astra.

"So, Astrella. Why didn't you tell me that too?" the disappointment that Elthia felt before, was vented to Astrella. The red-boned orange cat around her neck rebelled as soon as Elthia lifted her body.

"Speak."

The annoyance of being impressed to speak for themselves last night, aggravated Elthia's facial expression. Without allowing Astrella to turn her gaze away, Elthia locked the cat in her arms. Her sweet smile, many times more terrifying than just a moment ago, was now.

"Because you guys came at the same time. I'm sure you're just like Astra."

Elthia asked Astrella to speak. Ignoring Evander's anxious expression as well as the fear from Astra, Elthia carried Astrella who was in her arms to where she had sat before.

"My sweet astrella. I beg. Speak~"

Being pressured in such a way made Astrella move restlessly in Elthia's arms. The little cat immediately jumped down as soon as Elthia let go of her embrace.

"It feels so bad."

The comment, along with a soft ringing from Astrella, made a triumphant smile rise on Elthia's lips. "You're finally talking too."

Elthia patted Astrella's head softly. "So, you're really familiar, huh?" he asked while glancing at Astra who was in Evander's lap. If only Astrella did not speak human language. Elthia believes that she will still consider these two cats as ordinary cats, not extraordinary familiar figures.

"Why didn't you respond to me last night?" Elthia put on a disappointed expression. Her hands did not stop stroking Astrella's head in the least.

"As a familiar. There are also some things that we have to adjust, if you want to establish a contract."

The answer Astrella gave, Elthia responded in the form of a nod. Elthia, who was feeling funny about talking to a cat, held herself as best she could to keep her from getting out of control, bringing Astrella back into her arms.

"Because we have to adjust the power we have with the magician who wants to tie the contract. We familiars need at least half a day of adjustment."

"Is sleep one of the things you mean?"

Elthia fell asleep really well last night. So, Elthia did not know whether Astrella fell asleep again or not while in her arms.

"Miss can call it that."

The calmness that Astrella showed, somehow reminded Elthia of the figure of Rio who she met yesterday. Even though the calm that Rio displayed was slightly different from their first meeting. Elthia was quite confident Rio who was met yesterday looks more stunning than her previous self.

Stop thinking. Now there's something more important, that I need to think about.

Elthia shook her head slowly. The shadow of comparison from Alterio that infiltrated the mind, try to get rid of it.

"Can you change your form to that of a human?"

Familiar is nothing more than a spirit created from the power of a silver tree. That is what Elthia can conclude about familiar when she hears that familiar can change their form into anything as long as it is not an inanimate object.

"Because your magic power is quite large. I think we can do it."

The answer given by Astrella made Elthia and Evander look at each other. Their facial expressions were very enthusiastic.

"Do now!" pinta Elthia and Evander with her pack. Impatience emanated clearly from the different colored eyes of the two.

Unlike the master who was so enthusiastic, Astrella did not look too excited. Breathing out of his mouth. Both of his golden netra glanced at Astra who was now by his side, no longer sitting on Evander's lap.

"You ready?"

Astra nodded steadily. "Yes, I'm ready."

Astrella and Astra closed both eyes simultaneously. In front of the two cats, Elthia and Evander watched closely the soft yellow light that enveloped the bodies of the two.

"Wow?!"

Decakan amazement, not the least able to hold Elthia. Not long after Astrella and Astra's body emitted rays, the changes that occurred were shocking.

Astrella and Astra's body slowly grew. It changes shape once the blinding light of the eye is seen. At first, it wasn't very clear. However, once the blinding light dimmed and showed two beautiful human figures. Elthia and Evander did not stop expressing admiration. Sentences full of expressions of amazement, they unceasingly spoke.

"It's amazing." Elthia watched Astrella and Astra from top to bottom. Then back from the bottom up.

On the Elthia side. Evander did the same. His expression looked very pleased.

"You two look very similar."

In their human form. Astrella and Astra have a blond mane. The golden Netra were both much more sparkling and mesmerizing than their familiar forms. Moles under the left eye, the more sweetening the appearance of both.

If only the red and blue ribbons tied as markers on Astrella and Astra's neck were absent. Elthia believed that she had a very difficult time distinguishing the two.

"How long can this form last?"

Because yesterday he was chased by time. Elthia forgot one important thing to ask Rio about the length of time Alta had when she was in her human form.

"Unlimited. As long as we don't breach the contract."

"Every familiar has a different magic power. If the familiar had great magic power, he would naturally look for a magician who had power as great as himself."

Ethia recalled, Rio once said that.

"How do I prove a witch and her familiar are under contract?"

Not so much information about the familiar remains in the land of Pyralis. In addition to using magic objects, as well as controlling magic power. The record of a magician and a familiar binding contract, is no longer provided in this begery. The lack of information about the familiar and the unmentioned magical creatures in the story is unfortunate by Elthia. Because Elthia was lacking information. Elthia was blind now.

"Is a symbol engraved on the body of both?"

In most of the fantasy genre stories that Elthia had read while she was still playing the role of 'Novella'. The formation of a contract is usually depicted with a symbol painted on the body part of the contract binder or the person bound by the contract. So, if she is already under contract with Astrella, Elthia hopes, her symbol is not in such a conspicuous place.

It would be better if the symbol did not exist.

With a symbol engraved. It would be very difficult for the two of them to hide their magic power. Elthia as much as possible wanted to avoid unnecessary commotion. The engraving of a symbol is very troublesome. And of course, a symbol is most likely to lead them both to disaster.

King Thaddeus would not have been silent if he had known.

Possessing magic power plus bound by a familiar joint contract. There is nothing more profitable than those two, when compared to one region with thousands of gems in it.

"No symbols engraved."

The answer Astrella gave suddenly made Elthia sigh in relief. Elthia was truly grateful that the symbol she thought of did not exist.

Mercifully.

The absence of symbols adds to their possible safety. At least, in the absence of an engraved symbol. Elthia could avoid unwanted things from happening. Without the symbol, they would still look like the usual inhabitants of the Pyralis country. So, if they are in a crowd they only need to be careful in controlling the power.

"In that case, how do you prove it?"

Elthia looked at Evander. The grimacing expression displayed by his twin brother somehow felt awkward. It was enough Elthia was worried about the symbol. Evander's unusual expression when he was thinking seriously right now, was very disturbing for Elthia.

"Don't know anything?" Elthia was suspicious. The movements of Evander, who gasped at his question, did not escape Elthia's attention.

It was strange that reaction.

"Son't know anything, do you?"

What Evander had hidden from her, Elthia clearly did not know. But seeing how snapped Evander was when he asked. Elthia was sure, what she would receive as proof of the contract that had been established would be quite surprising to her.

It's suspicious.

And yet, even so. Elthia will have to prove her contract with Astrella.

"I was also surprised the first time I felt the effect. So, hold your screams as best you can, huh? Elthia?"

The embrace of Evander, ignored by Elthia. Without diverting even the slightest of her brother's hands from her waist, Elthia focused all her attention on Astrella.

"If the lady is ready. I'll start tying up the contract."

Although Elthia still did not fully understand what Evander said. Elthia said out loud that she was ready to sign a contract. The radiance in both beautiful netra, not a fewp to show the existence of doubt. Elthia was already completely prepared to receive a shocking effect in their contract binding process.

"Help her hand, miss."

Elthia complied with Astrella's request and extended her right hand. Because Astrella's human form is the same age as his oldest brother, Sebastian. Elthia's hand felt so tiny when it was in the hands of Astrella.

Elthia noticed what Astrella was doing to her hands. Her breath seemed to be choking as soon as she realized what Astrella was going to do.

"Please hold on for a minute."

Behind Elthia, Evander hugged her sister's body tightly, in order to contain any possible rebellion. Her free hand helped hold Elthia's hand as Astrella began to bring the tiny palm closer to her mouth.

Elthia gulped her saliva nervously. At first, Astrella just dip soft palms like a greeting. However, as soon as Astrella started opening her mouth and biting on the part between her index finger and thumb, Elthia could not help but scream.

"S-SICKNESS!!"

Feels painful. Especially, when the sharp part of Astrella's fangs pierced her skin. Had Evander not held his hand and body, Elthia would have happily pulled him back.

The stinging feeling of being electrocuted flowing through his finger was extremely painful. Not to mention, the burning sensation that appeared after. Elthia could not resist the flow of tears flowing out from the corner of her eyes. Elthia's screams grew as Astrella distanced herself, releasing Elthia's hand that was now bleeding from her grasp.

"I'm sorry, miss. Without the blood we drink from our master, and the wounds we give. A familiar with witches can't be completely bound."

Astrella wiped the remaining blood flowing from the corner of her lips. Astrella gave an explanation once Elthia had started to look calm. "The pain that the lady felt earlier was the process of merging the forces of both sides. With the mixing of my and Miss's blood on top of the wound. From now on, miss can know whatever I do or think."

"Can I read your mind?"

Elthia looked at her hands that were still bleeding. His forehead shriveled in wonder at what he was witnessing.

Hm? Whatisthis?

The blood that should have dripped, not a single drop fell to the floor. Instead of flowing down, the blood was seen against the current as Elthia reversed the position of her hand.

"The blood will return to its original place. And the wound on your hand will disappear by itself."

Exactly what Astrella said. The blood that had previously filled a small part of Elthia's palm, moved back into Astrella's bite scar. As soon as the blood disappeared without the slightest bit leaving a remnant. The gaping wound the size of a human fang also disappeared as if its existence had never existed.

"It's..." Elthia looked closely at Astrella. Enthusiastic feelings are clearly reflected in both beautiful senses.

"really. Exactly as the lady thought. The contract is officially tied."

Elthia breathed a sigh of relief. If only Evander had not restrained his body. It was certain that Elthia would be lying limp on the floor.

"Thank you."

"Rest for a moment. Don't force yourself."

Evander's advice was given a nod by Elthia. The shady smile that Evander chalked up, provided comfort for Elthia.

"I love big brother."

Elthia was very grateful for the swift actions Evander did. Without Evander helping to hold her back, Elthia believes she will give up in the middle of the process because she can't stand the pain.

"I love you too, Elthia."

Evander stroked his own silver mane plan which Elthia also owned. With the condition of Elthia's body that looks so weak due to receiving such a shocking shock from the process of contracting, Evander can give a full elusan without any rejection. To be honest, Evander was currently feeling extremely anxious. However, as much as possible Evander hid it. Evander did not want to make his sister more restless.

"Does she want to be sure?" Astrella, who felt the condition was possible, asked a question. A faint smile seemed to adorn his lips.

"Please show me." The contract between the two of them is now officially established. Elthia wanted to make sure as soon as possible. It would feel useless, wouldn't it? If Elthia missed this opportunity just like that. Elthia had already received such excruciating pain.

"As mona said. I'll start it."

As Astrella said. The familiar who is now in his human form shows what is in his vision, and shows the feelings contained in his heart. As a witch. Familiar should not hide what they feel from the master. And therefore, they are not allowed to lie about the truth they see, unless it is permitted. By combining the blood of the familiar and the witch into one. The power and power possessed by the familiar is also able to be used by the witch. In other words, the contract that is intertwined can also be referred to as the invisible restraint rope.

Without the permission of the witch. Contracted familiars could not use their full strength. If they wanted to use their power to the fullest, the impact the familiar had also felt for the magician. So, the familiars bound in the contract could not carelessly use force. Dare to violate, let alone endanger the life of the witch. So, what the familiar does can be said to be betrayal. For the traitorous familiar, they have only two options as a form of penance. Alienated for thousands of years. Or, choose to die in the hands of the master who has been betrayed.

"This is amazing. Can I also hear, what Astrella is listening to?" the brief explanation Astrella gave, further adding to Elthia's curiosity. To Elthia, the information of the magical power of this world was extremely valuable. In fact, you could say, this power already felt like its own pulse.

"What I saw. Do it, feel it, or listen to it. All that you can know, too."

"In other words. Familiar is like a second eye to a witch, huh?"

"That's right."

"Can a familiar avoid contact with witches?" because most of the five senses of Astrella can also be felt by him. Elthia was a little curious about how a familiar could hide the feelings they felt from their master.

"We can do it. It's just, it would be a little difficult to do if our master was a very sensitive person."

So it seems. As long as they are able to maintain emotions and thoughts well. So what is familiar to think and feel can be hidden. Honestly speaking, Elthia was feeling extremely astonished right now. It feels thrilling to know that he has the ability that so dreamed of in the past in real terms.

"What about the other way around? Is Astrella also able to read my thoughts, as well as my feelings?"

As someone who often thought about many things, Elthia was a little worried about this. Astrella is able to read her mind. Elthia was afraid that Astrella would one day find out that she was not the real figure of 'Elthia', but just a substitute.

"As long as the lady doesn't give permission. I will not be able to read the mind of the lady, nor feel what the lady is feeling."

What a joyous answer. Elthia was grateful that this ability only applied to a familiar person, not her.

It's indeed profitable. But nevertheless...

Elthia felt this was unfair. It would be fairer if he also let Astrella know what she was thinking. Although this seems a bit rash. But Elthia hoped that, with Astrella also able to read her mind, the two of them could understand each other. Not as a wizard and a familiar. Especially a superior and subordinate. Elthia preferred to treat Astrella as a friend. His partner, as well as his partner, in an attempt to get to know magic even further.

"So, if I give her permission, Astrella can feel the same way too?"

Astrella nodded. A thin smile seemed to adorn his lips. "Yes, miss."

"In that case, I'll give Astrella permission to do so!" surprising indeed. However, this was the decision Elthia made. Elthia did not want to feel burdened by the respectful attitude Astrella gave her. It was enough for him to be looked upon respectfully by others around him. At the very least, Elthia wanted to be treated normally by Astrella who would certainly have always been by her side. Elthia did not want to give the straps tighter. Enough with their contracts. Elthia believed that Astrella would not betray her so easily.

"Is...miss sure of this?"

The expression of doubt that Astrella displayed as a reaction, was quite understandable. Elthia was sure, Astrella had not expected this answer. Because, most people, would prefer to prioritize their privacy rather than indulge it. So, it's like a rare case. Where a million people choose to keep a secret meeting. Thus, Elthia was one of the many who casually let others know her deepest secret.

"I'm pretty sure about this. Because..." Elthia glanced at Evander who was still at home in his position. His twin brother who was still stroking his head, was seen incising a bright smile. Without even saying a word, Evander could already guess what Elthia would say next. So, as an intermediary, Evander continued the word Elthia.

"I will scold Elthia, if Elthia dares to hide something. Especially if it's dangerous."

Unlike Elthia who averted her eyes, Evander snorted. "Elthia's mind is hard to read. So, it would be best if Astrella could keep an eye on her."

"Even if it only happens at a certain time. It has become mandatory for us to be honest with each other." Elthia. Elthia did not move from her position one bit. He remained lying on the couch, with his head on Evander's thigh covered in pillows.

"Elthia was very good at hiding her facial expressions, as well as her emotions."

The innuendo wrapped in praise given by Evander, made Elthia rotate both her eyeballs. "It's like my brother's not an expert" he replied. Elthia's face was slightly bent thanks to the mocking look Evander showed.

"Save me in hiding my expressions and emotions. I still can't rival you, can I, Elthia?"

"Ah. Is that really so?" scorn Evander, Elthia replied in a snort. Elthia drew a smile at her brother's answer. "Isn't sister also very good at theatrics?"

"The drama yes. If it's that one, I can't dodge it. I do control that field."

Evander flicked at Elthia's forehead covered in bangs. Ignoring the ringing coming out of Elthia's mouth, Evander cupped Elthia's cheeks together. A small laugh sounded. Evander laughed at Elthia's face which bloomed comically in his power.

"But, Elthia. The talent you have is doubly far more terrifying." Evander returned Elthia's bright gaze with a smile. If Elthia prefers to put on a innocent look without sin. Thus, Evander chose to put on his usual calm expression. The gentle smile that Evander chastised clearly contained a threat.

"Don't go too deep into your role while playing. I'm afraid you'll lose your own identity and get hurt."

Allowing yourself to lie too much is not good. I don't want to see you get caught up in the role you're playing, do I? Elthia was happy to be warned like this. So, of course, he really appreciates it.

Even if it is something that they inevitably have to master. Evander who was afraid Elthia was actually dissolved in the role of 'coward' that must be shown in front of this audience, very adorable.

"I promised to be myself to my sister. So, of course I only do it in certain situations." Elthia cupped the two cheeks of Evander who looked down at her. Just like Evander, Elthia also did not want her brother to change. No. gabe. Not once. Selfish indeed. However, Elthia did not want this now so dear person to go away from her side. Even if the secret kept in the meeting is discovered.

"You promise?"

"certain. I promise."

"Including won't keep any secrets from me?"

"Of course that includes."

Elthia kept her hand away from Evander's cheek. A sweet smile seemed to be adorning her lips. "Sister promises the same thing, right?"

Evander nodded. His little finger, he fused it to the little finger of Elthia that was stretched out before his face.

"Sleeping now. There's still two hours left before we leave."

Elthia who was still feeling sleepy, complied without asking much. The journey to the border is estimated to take five days if using a horse carriage. Not to mention, they will be departing directly from here. The journey they will do can be sure to feel boring and tiring. So, rather than feeling very tired on the way later, Elthia chose to take advantage of the time left to sleep.

"Sister stays here?"

Elthia watched Evander who was also lying next to her. Just like Elthia, Evander also looks sleepy.

"It's okay if I sleep here too?"

Of course it's not a problem. After all, it had been a long time since they had slept together like this. Like they are still small, there is no harm if they sometimes act like this.

"So I can't sleep as much."

Elthia closed her eyes. The sudden drowsiness struck, making him unable to hold his consciousness any longer.

"Congratulations.sleep."

Evander was not very sleepy. However, as soon as he saw the face of Elthia who could fall asleep quickly. Evander became a little tempted to fall asleep.

"Please wake us up later, yeah." Pinta Evander to Astrella and Astra who have returned to their cat form. Without having to wait long after Evander closed his eyes, Evander also fell asleep. A faint smile seemed to adorn his lips.

I hope we don't grow up fast.