Book 8: Chapter 8


    Freya looked at my red scarf and asked, Onii-sama, are you not hot?


    I touched my red scarf, guiltily shook my head and replied, No, I just came back from the hot desert, so I feel like the temperature here is a little cold


    Freya nodded and responded, Is that so? Why do you need to wear a scarf indoors then? If you are cold, I will go and order someone to add firewood.


    Dont, dont, dont. Imfortable like this. Really!


    I quickly stopped Freya.


    <em>Please do not make me take my scarf off. If I take it off, Vyvyans hickey will be revealed. The same goes for my chest. I still have the bite wound she gave me. How am I going to exin these marks to Nier tonight if she sees them?</em>


    <em>I need to prepare my stuff to go see Lucia with Vyvyan. Then Ill be able to tell Lucia that Nier made the marks. Then when I get back and Nier sees the marks, I can say Lucia left the marks. Damn, Im a genius to be able toe up with a solution in such a short time frame. Mm, I can also travel between the two ces smoothly with Vyvyan.</em>


    Though I do not know why you are in such a rush, I feel that it would be better if you informed the Princess first After all, heading off in such a rush would worry her Furthermore, the Princess has been missing you all this time. If you suddenly go again


    I nodded then scrubbed Freyas head. Im sorry to Nier, but I already told Mom and have to leave now. I cant dy it any longer. Could I trouble you to tell Nier?


    Freya closed her eyes a little, enjoying it simrly to a kitten and then replied, You still have lots of work to do here. There is a very important jobing up for you very soon, after all; therefore, I hope that you cane back soon.


    <em>I dont want to see Nier at the moment for sure! If she takes my scarf off, Ill be exposed! ording to what Vyvyan said, this is a mark women leave behind. As the Princess, Nier would consider it taboo. We might even have a daughter-inw versus mother-in-low war on her hands. </em>


    <em>Actually, I dont think so. Nier has never viewed Vyvyan as a family member. Her only mother-inw to her is Elizabeth. The same applies for Lucia. I guess they could be considered courteous and respectful, since they dont usually interact with their other mother-inw. </em>


    Ill be as quick as I can. Come to think of it, I spend more time away from Lucia.


    I chuckled and then turned around and lingered.


    <em>Why hasnt my cape been draped on yet? Luna shouldve draped my cape on my shoulders by now.</em>


    I waited for a few seconds until Freya looked at me with a weird gaze. Thats when I realised that Luna wasnt here anymore.


    I smirked then picked up my cape and wore it on. I sighed and said, Im honestly not used to Luna not being here. I feel that I cant find anything I sincerely hope she can be back soon


    Freya looked at me as she said, Miss Luna has only been gone for an afternoon and you have not gotten used to it. If you do not feel used to it, find another personal servant Are you seriously not going to have someone look after you, just because of a single personal servant? While you can take care of yourself, you have to know that no single individual can handle all of your daily life necessities, alone. Luna is not a born-maid. Her standard as a maid is just average, inferior to Castell as a matter of fact.


    Nah, dont worry about it. Luna is just on break. Its not as if I cant take care of myself, and shell be back soon. Im not worried. I promised Luna that she would be my one and only personal servant forever. I wont switch her for someone else, even if theyre more experienced andpetent. Her Majesty follows the same principle. Would she just abandon Castell, because theres someone who could do a better job of looking after her? I stroked her head then went on, Im leaving then. Freya, Ill have to bother you for a while longer. Ill have to rely on you with regards to the annual meeting.


    Freya proudly puffed her chest out and replied, That will not be a problem, Onii-sama. I will definitely do my best. After all, it is not just your future, but also Her Majestys wish.


    <em>Im very assured by Freyas work standard and ethic. Shell be able to handle it. Freya could smoothly resolve it and then deal with each and every bit rted to it even if it was a moreplex problem. I trust her abilities. If you ask me what my true strength is, then Freya would be my strongest strength. </em>


    I left the room and arrived at Mommy Vyvyans room. Vyvyan already had her magic circle ready. Ive never seen Vyvyan draw a magic circle before. Vyvyan seemed to be reluctant to use the mana within her. She, instead, used the mana inside the elves spring water. I looked at Vyvyan but couldnt sense anything odd with her body.


    <em>She also sucked arge volume of mana from me, so why was she reluctant to use her mana? </em>


    I clearly noticed that Vyvyan didnt use her mana, either, when she was brimming with murderous intent toward Elizabeth during their fight, as well. In fact, she focused more on defence than attack. Vyvyan rarely uses a sword, as she doesnt like the feeling of cutting into people. However, her skills with a sword arent poor. Lorana said it herself. Her two best students were Elizabeth and Vyvyan. Its impossible for a fight between them to be lop-sided.


    <em>Is Vyvyan not well?</em>


    I looked at Vyvyan. I felt slightly concerned. I hesitated for a moment then asked, Mom, have you not been well recently?


    Vyvyan paused to look at me then smiled as she said, No. Mommy is well as always. Are you worried about something, son?


    I looked at Vyvyan and asked, Uhm. Im worried about your health Recently you seem to be very concerned about your control over your mana Have you not been well recently or have you exhausted your mana inside your body?


    Vyvyan is a demi-god so she should have infinite mana inside her. But shes been so cautious recently. There seems to be some sort of problem.


    Vyvyan hesitated for a moment then touched her lower abdomen. I didnt know what it meant Instead, I followed up by asking a question.


    Vyvyan hesitated for a moment then looked at me and replied, I guess you could say that. Mommy feels as though Mommy hasnt had enough mana to use recently Mommy thinks it has to do with Mommys body, but the issue wont persist for long. It should return to normal in a few months time. Mommys usual living activities arent affected. Its just that Mommy feels a little weak when using powerful spells.


    Sorry, Mom Youre not in good health, yet I yet Im asking you to teleport me. If you dont feel well lets ride there.


    I looked at mom apologetically.


    <em>Mom is not well and yet Im still asking her to expend mana. Im being too inconsiderate.</em>


    Vyvyan revealed a consoled smile then waved her hand, and the magic circle began to rotate, creating a blue ray of light. Vyvyan looked at me with a smile and said, Mommy will be fine. Plus, if we ride horses, we wont make it back in time. Son, if you care about Mommy then let Mommy refill Mommys mana before heading back