The Dragon'S Blue Gem
Chapter 8 [Temporary Stay ]

Aqua drank tea quietly while reading a book. Ruby silently looked at it, from earlier something stuck in her mind. Since Ruby's gaze was too deep, it was inevitable for Aqua to notice it.

"What's wrong?" ask Aqua awkwardly.

"Why? Why don't you ask why I'm suddenly here?" reply Ruby.

Ruby rarely gives an expression, if there is nothing special, her face will only seem flat and calm. Even in an unusual situation, Ruby's expression did not change too much.

"What is this thing called Kuudere?"

"Don't I tell you? If you don't want to tell me, I won't ask. You can say it whenever you want" Aqua replied kindly.

"...."

"May I say it? I don't want you to think I'm a suspicious person" Ruby said.

"Sure, I'll listen."

"So I told you. Since I am the prime candidate to become the Crown Prince's fiancee, many parties are trying to get rid of me for his personal purposes" Ruby said flatly.

"Ukhh, this conversation is tough."

"Of them all, there is one most dangerous. It was the First prince's faction."

"Hmm. The Crown Prince is the Second Prince, the First Prince is the queen's current biological child. So many supported the First Prince faction. Especially since the two princes had no Dragon's Eye. So their position is almost equal. If the Crown Prince had the support of the Arsilla family through the engagement, the Crown Prince's strength would be too far from the First Prince's," Aqua thought seriously.

"Destroying the Crown Prince is too difficult, so they choose to harm his future fiancee huh."

"I guess the First Prince's faction tried to keep me away from the Empire for some time. But they turned out to be more desperate than expected. They got me to a certain point where there was already a teleportation magic circle. I did not expect that the purpose of the magic circle was the deepest area of the magic forest. If I hadn't met you, I might have died. For that, thanks again," said Ruby ended the explanation.

"I understand. It seems like living as a noble is troublesome as well," Aqua retorted.

"You yourself? Why stay in a place like this?" ask Ruby curiously.

Ruby's face was still the same, flat expressionless. But his eyes twinkled with curiosity. Aqua could not resist it after seeing the little boy's eyes.

"I'm just an ordinary orphan. My teacher made me his student when I was 10. Since then I've lived with my teacher until now, that's all. Nothing interesting."

Aqua smiled casually answering him.

"... I see."

Ruby's eyes dimmed at her. He thought he would hear something interesting.

"Pfftt, he was disappointed," Aqua laughed inwardly.

"My teacher will be back in about a week. You can stay here until he comes. I can't take you out, but the master can."

Ruby nodded hearing that. He was worried about his family, but there was nothing that could be done about it.

"All right."

After that Aqua took Ruby around, Aqua enjoyed the change in mood of Ruby who was always changing even though her expression was still flat.

"I can see his mood from the aura around him."

At nightfall, Aqua cooked the food and placed it on the table. The two children ate together. As soon as the food ran out, Aqua washed it with water magic and dried it with wind and fire magic. Ruby seemed to be in another world, because for her to use such magic was very unusual.

Aqua escorts Ruby to the bathhouse, not forgetting to lend her clothes as well. While Ruby is inside, Aqua arranges the bed so that Ruby feels more comfortable.

"The water is warm." said Ruby as she touched the tub water with her white hands.

BYUUR

Ruby entered and soaked in the bath, she turned her head around. Although Aqua's house was not as big as a noble house, Ruby felt that it was more comfortable than a luxurious and large noble house.

"Usually when I take a shower, there's always a waiter next to me. Shower like this, more fun than I thought," he said happily.

Before long, Ruby came out of the bath with a red face extinguished due to the heat.

"Pfftt..it seems like you've been soaking for too long," Aqua laughed.

"That's because it's too comfortable over there" Elak Ruby.

"Hahaha.well, fine."

Aqua waved her hand telling Ruby to come closer. Aqua sat Ruby on the chair and touched Ruby's hair. With wind and fire magic, Aqua makes a hot wind to dry Ruby's hair.

"Ohh…"

Ruby enjoyed Aqua's service with all her heart. His head felt very comfortable and he started to get sleepy.

"Even the palace does not provide this kind of service."

Aqua giggled as the little girl in front of her fell asleep as her hair dried. She held Ruby and put the girl to bed. Aqua pulled out the blanket and enveloped Ruby so she wouldn't get cold. After that, Aqua turned off the lights and left the room slowly.

"It feels like going back to when my brother was a kid."

...***...

RUBY POV

The sunlight forced me to wake up from sleep. Since when did I fall asleep?

A blanket over me, I was also on a soft bed. Is that the kid who put me to bed here?

I got up and peeked at the window, not the fancy sight with the many servants I saw. But the natural scenery is beautiful and refreshing.

"One moment living like this isn't bad either."

As soon as the room came out, a boy greeted me with a plate and toast on it. The boy put the dishes on the table and made 2 cups of tea.

"Let's have breakfast first" said the boy kindly.

What a strange child. Being in the middle of a dangerous forest alone was already strange. But he lives well here. Aqua. The name was too fancy for ordinary people. As soon as I heard it, I thought he was the son of a rich man or something.

"My name also contains a jewel in it. We're a bit similar."

"Hmm? Are you happy again?" ask Aqua warmly.

How does this kid know? Rarely can anyone understand our feelings because our family is difficult to express. But he can easily understand me.

I know he's not ordinary at all. He can also do magic without slapping. Sometimes I wonder, who is the teacher?

"I've sent a letter to Master. It seems like he almost finished his job. So in a few days he'll be home" Aqua said.

I don't know why I'm not happy. I want to go home, that hasn't changed from yesterday. However, the thought of me leaving this place sooner.

I nodded and sat in the front seat of Aqua. While eating my bread, I tried to observe this house.

"!"

There's a blanket on the couch! Did Aqua sleep on the couch last night? Because I put on the bed, Aqua sleeps on the sofa.

"Why do you look moody?" ask Aqua suddenly. "Is the bread bad?"

Me? Murmurous? Wh why?

"No. No, that's not it" replied Ruby as she was.

This kid... Why is he treating me so well? Usually people will stay away from me or fear me once they know I'm a blood-sucking vampire. But he. his attitude hasn't changed. Wh why?

After that, we ate in silence. Aqua didn't say much, even so she was always friendly and helpful to me. He said I could do whatever I wanted as long as he practiced sword practice in the courtyard.

I watched it from the porch. Her brown hair was soaked with sweat. Her blue eyes look beautiful with the reflection of sunlight. His ears are a bit pointed, a little more pointed than the vampire race but not as long as the Elf race. Is he Half-Elf? That's why he said he lived a long life.

Why is he wearing an eye patch on his left eye? Was he ever hurt? Even though I had a lot of questions for her, none of them spoke in my mouth. I was afraid that if I asked more than this, Aqua would leave because of it.

I woke up, seeing him for a while longer would give me a lot of thought. I'd better look around this house.

There is nothing so special in this house, just a simple and beautiful ordinary minimalist house. Even so, why are there so many magic tools in this house? Is the teacher a famous witch? His teacher must be a great magician, because building a house in the middle of a magic forest is too reckless and dangerous.

"Aqua... May I ask who your teacher is?"

I went out to ask about it to Aqua. If questions like this, not excessive, right?

"Master yes. His name is Ashlan. She is the woman of the fox race," Aqua replied as she continued to practice the sword.

The fox race woman? Ashlan's? I never heard of it. If she was a famous witch, my family would know her because my family is also a witch family.

When I get home, I'll find out who the witch named Ashlan is.