
"What's? Tu-lord Princess?"
Haahh...!
Stella immediately regained her senses and looked at Marko. His red eyes met a look with the black eyes of that person.
Though I only a few moments ago left the palace, but already found out?
Knowing no one answered, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet. Staring at Stella, Rielle, and Marko continues.
On the other hand, Marko watched the little girl who was with her vice-chairman. The little girl's blonde hair was reflected in the sunlight, looking like gold, while her red eyes showed shock.
W-wait first....
Marko narrowed his eyes, watching the little girl's appearance closely.
I seem familiar with the child's appearance.
Marko thought, digging into his memory. However, nothing in her memory shows that she has seen Stella. A moment after, his black eyes widened in shock, as if he had just realized something.
"Blonde hair and red eyes! The characteristics of a very rare person!"
His voice vibrates.
Marko had heard rumors about someone who was able to cure all sorts of illnesses and was able to revive a dead person, who was already dead, but he said only people who have blonde hair and red eyes can do impossible things like that―which cannot be done with magic or traditional medicine.
Now, he saw with his own eyes that such a person really existed.
Moreover, a person as great as him was at the Eternal Flame main headquarters! Will Eternal Flame eventually become immortal and defeat Eternal Snow?
Marko's black eyes sparkled. He immediately got up and approached Stella.
"It's really real! It's real!!" marko said excitedly as he shook Stella's hand repeatedly. "Woah, it turns out you are still experiencing growth! No one knows your whereabouts!"
Only my body experienced growth, but my soul experienced aging, Stella's inner self, was offended because that person was concerned about her growth problem. And why don't you take your hand off me?
As if understanding the meaning of Stella's gaze, Marko immediately let go of his hand while smiling broadly.
"I'm sorry for behaving so impolitely!"
You are not polite. Stella chimed in his heart.
"That's because I'm so happy to meet you! That's incredible!"
The reaction of this person and the members of the Eternal Flame earlier was also the same. They're very honest.
"... Just call Ellia," Stella replied later.
"Okay, Miss Ellia!" marko answered while paying homage to the warrior style, after which he laughed with excitement. "I know the name of this great man! It's so unexpected!"
Meanwhile, Rielle who had been watching every scene in front of her could only smile awkwardly, feeling ostracized. After that, he cleared his throat.
"Ekhm!" His voice became the center of attention. Rielle looked at Marko. "You must know, don't you, Marko, that Miss Ellia is special."
"Oh, oh! I know!"
"So, you don't misunderstand me when I call her "Mr. Princess". Understood?"
Rielle's lie-filled words sounded honest and convincing, making Marko nod his head like a fool to be deceived.
"Okay, I get it!"
"Then can you tell me what's going on?"
"I'll tell you, Vice Chairman."
***
"All the members of Eternal Flame, gather immediately!!"
The urgent announcement from the vice chairman immediately attracted the attention of all the rested Eternal Flame members. They walked hurriedly towards the hall, the place where usually the members of the Eternal Flame were gathered.
Not usually the vice chairman gives an urgent announcement, this means that there are important things that must be conveyed immediately.
About ten minutes later, the members of the Eternal Flame who were off duty gathered in the hall. Before them, there was a stage of medium height, the place where the two Eternal Flame higher-ups stood.
Normally, only Rielle was standing there, but now the chairman was also present. The rare sighting made several Eternal Flame members whisper to each other, guessing what announcement to make.
Meanwhile, on the stage, Leonard stood up. His charisma as a leader immediately spread, making him look majestic.
"There are two important things I want to say."
His resolute voice quickly spread, causing a commotion among the crowd of Eternal Flame members.
"First, His Majesty the King asked Eternal Flame to help him search for the existence of the princess who was rumored to have disappeared. If we do not respond to his request, then the Eternal Flame will be declared not part of the Kingdom of Evergard."
"What?"
"Our External Flame will be taken out of the Evergard Kingdom?"
"The princess disappeared again?"
"Why should we be affected by the loss of the Princess, anyway?!"
"Agh! I just got some rest!"
"About which of us will be given that mission?"
The whispers of the members immediately filled the hall. Immediate disagreement. Some of them were annoyed, some did not care, and there were also those who did not react but secretly cursed in the heart.
"Please calm down!"
The hall immediately became silent after Leonard opened his voice.
The hall became boisterous again. Everything seemed excited when the chairman told him the nominal prize.
"Whoah! The pay is so expensive!"
"Money! The money! I want money!"
"I'm definitely the first one to get a clue!"
"Dream! Of course I am!"
"No, it's definitely me!"
"...."
When they hear the nominal money they are immediately excited.
Leonard is not out of thought with the nature of his subordinates who love money. After which, Leonard smiled cunningly in his heart.
Yeah, that's even if you manage to find a clue, fufufu. Too bad, the person being sought is actually here. Ah, my money, you're not going anywhere.
Leonard made the second announcement.
"Members who will be given this mission will be taken care of by Rielle. Oh, and one more thing, I got some good news for you guys."
Immediately, curious expressions appeared on everyone's faces.
Shortly after, the sound of footsteps rang out, and it quickly became the center of attention.
A little girl in black clothes appeared from behind the stage. Everyone stared at him without blinking. Her blond hair tied back swayed along with her footsteps, while her pair of pomegranate-like red eyes stared ahead without blinking.
"That-that...!"
The members of the Eternal Flame were made dumbfounded by the appearance of the little girl.
Standing beside Leonard, Stella looked at them with a smile.
Today I'm Ellia, not Stella. Gotta smile. Gotta smile. Yes, smile~ But why so hard?!
Stella's lips twitched from smiling for too long, but she tried to make her smile look natural, at least in people's eyes.
"Hello."
The sweet voice of a child was heard. The members of the Eternal Flame were instantly made to blush. In their eyes, the little boy looked dazzling. Leonard's voice was heard again.
"The good news is, someone with red eyes and blonde hair is finally born, and he's your new commander, Ellia."
"...!"
Instantly the members of the Eternal Flame felt struck by lightning. Although "Ellia" was a very rare person in the kingdom and was rumored to have extraordinary talent, but still, the fact that she was a child was indisputable.
Does the Chairman want us to play suit with the little boy? Really so?!
Seeing their reaction, Leonard had already predicted it, so he immediately continued, "Then, how about you witness Ellia's abilities yourself?"
Leonard's words attracted the attention of many people.
"What do you mean, Chief?"
"For example, fight with Ellia."
The crowd became boisterous again. However, the word "fight" alone was not enough, they felt unchallenged.
The one who will be our commander is the most powerful person among us! their minds simultaneously. But, why did the Chairman choose that child?
Knowing the atmosphere of the hall filled with doubt, Leonard dropped his words calmly a moment after.
"In the woods."
"Yes?"
"Fight in the forest" repeated Leonard as he lifted the corner of his lips. "How's it?"
***
Meanwhile, Stella who heard Leonard's words immediately cursed in her heart, but in the eyes of the people she kept smiling.
If I lose, I will destroy this place!
Stella determined. He was upset because such an important news was spoken of suddenly, especially until it was made an announcement.
With my father's help of course! Uh, no, that means with Shavir's help! If you can't, I'll ask Grandpa Zayden for help!
Then Stella smiled creepily in her heart.
Heh, it turns out that this old man wants to test my skills. Are you serious about me being 5?
After which, Stella looked at Leonard with a smile.
I'll show you what a real kid's ability is!
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Next chapter~
Chapter 47. Fourty Seven's (47).
"There's no funeral for your mother here, so go! I also revoked your prince's title and I returned you and your mother's corpse to the Kingdom of Evergard!"
TBCS!