My Novel Antagonist is My Husband
Chapter 28. Naiads

Naiads are mystical creatures that live in the water. She was like a woman, only her body was made of water. This Naiad before me is more than the body of Lucius, its owner.

Her hair was bluish black and her ears were taper, like a mythological creature of an elf. There was only the leaves of the vines that covered the body of the mystical creature. Every step, there were wet footprints left behind. However, Naiad moved not by walking like a human, but rather by drifting a little with the help of a small whirlpool under each of his legs.

In fact, I wrote in my novel, that Lucius would have a mystical creature in the form of a water snake. Now, what I'm doing is completely different. The water element was the same, but the Naiad was not an ordinary class being. Naiad is in the elite.

Is it because I helped Lucius, who already has a large mana, to maximize his strength? Because in the novel, Lucius trained on his own without any guidance, until he could finally summon a water snake.

That naiad surrounded me. His movements are so fast. When I looked to the left side, he was already on the right. The creature looked at me in silence, as if curious. After me, he went around Cass too. Finally, he stopped in front of Lucius.

"Crazy ... This is an elite creature?! Even in the academy no one can summon a Naiad!" cass couldn't believe it. Of course no one can. If anything, especially men, would have been hunted by King Eric's forces for threatening the safety of the royal family.

"Then ... how?" Lucius looked at his Naiad. The creature probed Luicus' face, surrounding his body. Then, a smile appeared on his face.

"Um, now, the ritual of contracting and naming," I replied. I taught Lucius how to drip his blood on the creature's nose. When you are done, it is time to give a new name.

" ... You're the one who gave me the name." Lucius looked at me.

"Me?"

The man nodded. I refute, "But this isn't your creature?"

"If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be able to summon him." Lucius insisted.

"Hm .. okay. How about Nay?" my proposal.

Cass said, "What name is that? That's short!"

"Whisper, Brother! I suck at giving names. If you don't like it, Lucius can replace it--"

"I like it." Lucius cuts. He also gave me that name. Naiad before him seemed to want to protest at the name, but Lucius nevertheless named him Nay. I feel sorry for him.

"Can he talk?" ask Cass. He watched Nay closely, then tried to stroke his head. The naiad moved away before it could be touched by Cass.

"Maybe it can be taught" I said. I don't know myself. I've never written details about mystical creatures beyond those my characters have in novels.

"In that case, starting next week you will be practicing swordsmanship with Brother Cass. Prepare yourself, yes!" I stood up and said goodbye.

Lucius looked surprised. "Next week? Not tomorrow?"

"Oh, that .. there's a little problem, hehe. We can't visit you every day like this week" I replied.

"But ... later if my development falters, how?" Lucius protested, making me think. He has a point.

"Then Cass' sister will meet you here, yeah!"

"Me?" cass asked in surprise. "You're not coming?"

"I don't know for myself, right, Brother Theo started to suspect we went anywhere!"

"Yes too. Alright, tomorrow I'll come alone train you!" cass exclaimed as he looked at Lucius.

The silver-haired man protested again. "No, you should keep coming!"

Luicus grabbed my right hand and grabbed it. There was warmth flowing from inside her body through my hands. Did he consider me a friend?

I smiled broadly, then stroked Lucius' head, as I often did with Kyu, my mystical creature.

"All right, I promise, tomorrow I'll come." I don't know if I can keep it or not. I have to ask Theo for permission if I have to go again tomorrow.

When I said that sentence, Lucius' face reddened. Then, he nodded in silence.

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"He likes you, huh!" cetus Cass when we were in the cabin of the horse-drawn carriage, headed home. I was choking on the drinking water I was drinking.

"What's? Who?" my many.

Cass snorts. "That boy, Lucius. To you!"

"Huh? Do you know where it is?"

"Masa' sih ... ."

I was thinking. In the novel, Luicus will indeed fall in love with Alissa, but that is still later, when Lucius has met with Rion. There was pity every time Lucius saw Alissa who did not receive affection from her husband, Rion. Then, the seed of love grew between them. They love each other. It was love that brought Alissa to face her death.

It should be later, not now. My plan was to make Lucius stronger first, that's all. Anyway, I don't plan to fall in love with her.

Although many years have passed, how could I possibly forget Mas Dion, my husband.

"Already, Brother. Maybe it's just the feeling of Big Brother," I replied grumbling.

Cass shrugged both shoulders and sighed. "As far as you. What's clear is that he's sorry if his feelings aren't considered by you."

I was shocked to look at Cass. "My brother who likes to play with the hearts of these girls, suddenly talking about love??"

Cass whining. "They're the ones who come closer, I'm just serving!"

"Just like!"

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When Cass and I got home, Theo was waiting for us in the lobby. The look on his face made us both walk slowly.

"Where are you guys from?"

The more days, Theo looks more like Dad if he is issuing his firmness.

"Err, we're going to the second wall!" my answer. Theo's eyes glared as soon as he heard it.

"About? I warned you not to go there often! The danger!" furious Theo.

"That's ... ."

"Don't get mad! You don't see what we're wearing?" Cass pointed at me and himself. "We wear ordinary folk clothes. No one will recognize us!"

"What are you going there for? What's up?" ask Theo again. I haven't had a chance to answer, Cass said, "Meet my friend."

"Friends?"

"Yes, he lives in the second wall area."

Theo raised an eyebrow. "Since when have you had friends there?"

Cass shrugged his shoulders. "For a long time. I met him on the street by accident. He's a cool guy. You know, I get tired of being friends with nobles. They're not fun! All they know is show off and dance!"

I knew Cass was standing up for me, so Theo wouldn't get angry and prevent me from seeing Lucius. But I don't think he thinks Lucius is his friend. He even lied to say Lucius was a cool kid. Throughout the training, Lucius was quieter.

"Then, why did you take Alissa?" ask Theo again.

"She's my sister, I'd love to ask her where to play." Cass answered all along.

"Cass! Alissa is the daughter of this family, Dukedom Valcke! Don't play dirty with ordinary people!" theo's nagging.

"Not dirty! Anyway, Alissa's happy, isn't she?" Cass turned the pandnagan towards me. I nodded quickly.

Theo sighed. "alright. Where you're going, Cass. But don't take Alissa often. He also had to socialize with girls from other families!"

"Heehhhh, it's not fun all---"

"Shut up!" cut Theo in Cass' word. My second brother kept his mouth shut.

"Socialization?" my many.

Theo nodded, then said, "You're invited to attend a tea with Mom tomorrow. So, don't go anywhere."

I glanced at Cass. I promised Lucius I would come back tomorrow. However, it seems to be denied.

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