Gorgeous Jewel
Chapter I Chapter 16
An old geezer with a long beard and graying hair was pacing back and forth in his place with a feeling of uneasiness. "He did say that his daughter had changed but.." The old man remembered some of the problems Alice had caused. "I'm not sure myself." His murmur was followed by his breath.
The old grandfather was the owner of the academy of the Royal Seed, where the nobles placed their daughter's son and also a golden path for ordinary people who had abilities.
After a long journey, Alice finally reached the front gate of the Royal Seed Academy. It is treated to a magnificent view of the fountain in the middle and neatly arranged brick streets and beautiful gardens on each side. Alice took a deep breath. "After a long time, I became a student again." Mumbled
Under the twilight sky, Alice walked down the brick road leading to the academy's headroom accompanied by Leon and Mary. Tracing the deserted corridor and glancing at the several classrooms it seemed that the disciples had actually returned to their dormitories.
"You guys just wait here" Alice said after she reached the door of the academy's headroom.
"Well miss." Answer both at the same time.
Alice opened the door and found an old man staring out the window. After the old man turned around. Alice graciously and warmly greeted him. "Good afternoon, Principal." He said, throwing a warm smile.
For a first impression, the old grandfather felt astonished and momentarily silent to observe what kind of change Alice had. Grandpa narrowed both his eyes. "Why do people always watch me when they see me?" Inner Alice. "But thanks to that I got used to it." He continued to chuckle bitterly in his head.
"As you know, Alicia Lein Strongfort. Your father as well as some of your guidance teachers have recommended you to return to study at this academy." The old man paused for a moment and he picked up a piece of paper on his desk. "Based on their letter, you have made great progress in your learning. But, are you sure to enter and obey the rules that apply in this academy?" It clearly confirmed with a serious face.
"certain Sir. I know and am aware of the rules."
"Then, I remind you once again that nobility status in this school does not apply, even the prince must submit to every rule that exists as long as he is still a student in this academy." Followed the old man.
" I understand."
After explaining long enough to Alice about the class and some other material. The old grandfather then invited Alice to his dorm. "Alicia. Welcome to the Royal Seed Academy." Welcomed the old man with a smile to make Alice turn around before she walked out the door. "Yes, thank you."
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"Although they said that there was no difference in status but clearly this room was special for a noble." Alice said after she saw her room which turned out to be so big for one disciple.
"Then, ladies, I say goodbye." Mary bowed her body and turned away, but she did not even have time to step. Alice held her hand.
"You're here." In short when he saw a shocked face.
"But lady, to room with you. After all they have provided a special room for the servants."
"The room and the bed were wide enough for two people. There's even an empty room here. You can take it if you don't want to share the bed with me." Alice pulled Mary inside. Then he turned to Leon who had put their luggage away. "thank you Leon, you can be sober now."
"Well miss."
Leon left Alice's room. In his heart, since that night, Leon had piled up so many questions.
In the darkness of the night accompanied by the blowing wind, as usual Leon trained hard and hard in a field not far from Alice's dormitory. As the two dormitories between the sons and daughters are separated, Leon who gets the task of protecting Alice chooses not to be too far away from her let alone the assassination attempt on Alice has occurred twice.
Weighing his expectations, Leon feels that the hijacking of Hangard and his group has been planned someone. Leon begins to lose focus on his sword swing as he recalls Hangard's sudden siege with full weapons and large numbers, Leon is convinced that what has happened in the forest is no coincidence. Moreover, Ernard at that time deliberately dispatched Alice with a small caravan and not so luxurious. I meant to keep his trip a secret. "Is it possible that someone may have betrayed at Strongfort's residence?" Benak Leon then he stopped the swing of his sword. Leon grabbed a piece of cloth that he had laid down near his sword sheath and wiped his sweat. "I think I should tell Duke about this."
Leon left the field and glanced towards the princess dormitory. "I don't know why they're after Ms. Alicia and I don't know exactly what happened to Miss."