The Two Empresses
Desperates

"You mean Kezia? Or Nero?" ask Saciel.

"Otherwise, they're our source of information" Julian replied tiredly. "Let's go back."

The two walk again into the mansion, heading to the living room where Cerlina and Kezia are enjoying a chocolate cake with thick cream on it, blending pieces of vanilla biscuits. When Saciel and Julian came in, Kezia was already enjoying the third piece of cake.

"You're greedy, aren't you?" chirps Saciel. Kezia raised his head and gave a smile.

"The cake is delicious, so it doesn't feel like eating much" Kezia replied. Saciel chuckled and landed himself on the sofa.

"Where's Nero?" ask Saciel.

"Home home, he said he would check the condition nii," Kezia replied.

"Aren't you coming?" ask Julian.

"Nii say no" Kezia replied. Saciel sighed, then took out a piece of cake and ate it.

"It looks like what he did was right. You better not see Max first" Julian said. Suddenly Nero walked in and sat beside Kezia with a flat face. "So soon you're back."

"I couldn't have left Kezia for too long" Nero said as he stroked Kezia's head gently. "Max's condition is pretty good, even with that cut."

"I think you have to be patient to get the potion. There are some ingredients to look for" Saciel said.

"Where? Let me find him" Nero replied quickly.

"Oh yeah, Ceshier's territory has a mermaid. Can you get their blood?" ask Julian. Nero gave a cynical smile.

"That's the easy thing. How much does it take?" ask Nero. Julian thrust a small glass bottle 10 inches tall. "Just that?"

"Just a drop, but for the stock only," said Julian. "I heard their blood can't be stored for too long."

"Because their blood is volatile in the sun, not many people can take mermaid blood with the right technique" Nero said. Julian was a little interested in hearing that.

"Oh, means your gun technique is right?" fishing rod Julian. Nero smiled slightly hearing that.

"Why? Curious?" reply Nero.

"Oh, it turns out you responded to the guy as well. Tamer's different, huh?"

"Thank you for the compliment. I'll tell you the secret, but not now. Anything else you need?"

"I guess not. The rest we can find here" Julian said. Saciel just kept quiet while enjoying the cake. "Cerlina, is there any word from Lao or Vristhi?"

"Not yet" Cerlina replied, shaking her head. Julian was silent, then got up.

"Where are you going?" ask Saciel.

"We have to help Lao, right?" reply Julian. Saciel put down the plate and shook her head.

"It was my plan, but if you meet Vristhi who is not in good mood, there will be bloodshed" Saciel said. Julian gulped hearing it.

"I just remember having to start boiling the orchid flowers" Julian said as he walked quickly away from the room with a slightly frightened face. Nero stood up and kissed Cerlina on the back.

"Mr Princess, let me go to do the job of servant looking for mermaid blood" Nero said gently. Cerlina giggled at hearing that.

"Call Cerlina, not the Princess. Be careful on your journey" said Cerlina shady. He gave a blessing on it and smiled. "May God Oorun be with you."

Nero nodded and gently patted Kezia on the head, peaking at the top of her head as well as her cheeks. He walked out alone. The women now live in the living room.

"Those who have houses are busy, we should just go back," said Saciel.

"returned? Are we not helping them?" ask Cerlina. Saciel shook his head, making Cerlina unwillingly stand up. "Come on Kezia, let's go home."

"I'd better take care of Max nii. Poor him, no one is with him" said Kezia. Saciel gave a smile and stroked his head.

"If that's what you want, it's okay. This is to reduce the pain of black magic" Saciel said as she gave a bottle of sparkling water.

"What's this?" ask Kezia.

"Holy water from the temple. I heard it's quite potent at reducing pain and suppressing its spread."

"Thank you nee! I will definitely take good care of Max nii" Kezia said happily. The twins nodded, then Saciel moved the girl back to her country.

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The atmosphere in the city of Careol is currently quite quiet, but not in one place. A simple bakery looks crowded by visitors, both from the top to the bottom. The smell of fresh butter and cream spread to the city center. Phillip who just got a little surprised to see it.

"Oh, how many? Just want to buy for a while and keep going. Hmm, how is it?" phillip lamented. He stood some distance away from the bakery, weighing up his choice to enter or leave. After being silent for quite a while, he finally decided to enter and queue up.

"Hm? Marquess Arlestine?" call someone. Phillip turned his head and found a butler standing not far from him carrying a box of cookies.

"Ah, you're the butler of Schariac, aren't you? What are you doing here?" ask Phillip. He bent down and showed off the cake box.

"Nonq wanted to eat the cake, so I went to buy it," replied the butler.

"How's Tania doing?"

"Miss Tania is healthy and there are no problems."

"so. Tell Tania I'll visit her. There's work for him" Phillip said. The butler nodded and hurried away. When Phillip's turn came, he was confused by the many choices of beautiful and tempting cakes. "Wrap everything. Each type 1 cake."

"Okay, sir," replied the officer. Deftly he put Phillip's order in 3 big boxes. "All 100 Furst, sir."

Phillip gave her the money and took the three boxes of cookies away from the crowded bakery. The waiting coachman was startled and rushed over to Phillip.

"Why didn't Master call me? Forgive my carelessness" said the coachman as he picked up boxes of bread. Phillip just laughed a little at it.

"Take me to Tania Schariac's house."

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The butler walked into the study, found the girl about 10 years old with turquoise hair on her shoulders with a golden yellow ribbon sitting in the sky with a teddy bear in her arms.

"Miss, there's a message for you. Marquess Arlestine is coming to see Miss."

"Sister Phillip? All right, get everything ready to welcome Brother Phillip!" tania girang. The butler nodded and prepared, while Tania jumped up in excitement. He ran to the room and called for the waiter to help him change clothes.

Ten minutes passed, Phillip had arrived at the Schariac residence. He was shocked as soon as he got off the carriage, the whole housekeeper greeted him. Tania looks beautiful in a white sailor dress with a royal blue accent. His teddy bear was also given a matching colored ribbon.

"Welcome, Brother Phillip," Tania said as she saluted.

"A pretty magnificent welcome, yes, to a marquis like me," Phillip said as he saluted and kissed the back of Tania's small hand. "Duchess looks healthy, huh?"

"The title of duchess is not mine yet" Tania replied. "Come in, today I'm preparing a banquet."

"Okay, Miss over-welcomed me. But I'm very honored to accept your invitation to the banquet" Phillip said, extending a hand. Tania happily accepted it and the two walked into the living room where the waiters were ready to serve snacks.

"So what does Brother Phillip want to say?" tania asked after tasting her tea elegantly. Phillip turned serious but still with his smile.

"Saciel asked you to work on finding less ingredients" Phillip said. Tania raised her next eyebrow hearing him.

"Oh, is that a potion for Brother Lao?"

"That's right, Tania. We're starved for materials, which is why Saciel asked you to help" Phillip said. Tania smiled hearing that.

"Why me?" tanya Tania underestimated. Phillip was a little surprised by the change in atmosphere, but he remained calm as if nothing had happened.

"Because you're still part of the 7 Eternal Wizards" Phillip replied. Tania carefully put down her cup and looked at Phillip.

"I'm indeed part of the 7 Eternal Wizards, but I don't feel part of them" Tania said coldly.

"Tania, what's wrong with you?" ask Phillip in wonder. Tania lowered her head and laughed lightly. "Tania?"

"I would go crazy if I were part of the 7 Eternal Wizards. They are too strong, unlike me who is still a boy, weak and timid" Tania said. "I'm scared."

"Tania, come here" Phillip said as he reached out. Tania did not move from the spot, but tears slowly flowed down her cheeks.

"I don't deserve to be the head of the Schariac family" Tania lirih said. "My doll's magic is far from hope."

"Tania, let's fight" Phillip said.