I sighed as I bowed my head on the balustrade of my balcony. I can feel its coldness and the refreshing breeze of the wind in the morning. I think it's 7 o'clock in the morning, and I have to wake up early to prepare myself for breakfast.
My day yesterday wasn't so bad.
We were able to talk about the person who saved me. The possibility of it being the magician is huge, and take note… I don't have an idea about this magician at all.
Haha…
First of all, when was the Tower of Magic involved with Alina's life?!
Sure, they were mentioned a few times. But, they're not even that important! The story was about Amara and Aiden's love story and the Tower of Magic was never involved in the story at all!
No—they were not even needed. And they didn't want to involve themselves with the Imperial Family as well. And I forgot the reason why…
All I remember is that faceless blonde hair person who refused to help Amara when she sought him to revive Alina. Because reviving a dead person was forbidden in their world.
And who the heck is Abel? Maybe he was once mentioned in the book and I just don't remember it? Or was he the faceless blonde that Amara asked for help? And he refused Amara's request, also warned the Imperial Family not to involve them in anything. However, if he really was the kid who helped me… why is he a kid?! Augh, confusing!
"Your Highness," I turned around to face Ryna.
"Ryna!" I called happily as I started running towards her.
Ryna had to go back to their home yesterday as per her parents' request. Her younger brother had a fever and the couple needed to be away for business, so there's no one to stay by the young lord's side, that's why Ryna was called back. Actually, there are multiple servants who can take care of him, but the young lord wanted to see his sister. What a sweet brother.
Ryna's brother, Kafziel Laverde.
In the novel, his parents suggested for him to get close to Amara and become her lover, but Kafziel didn't like Amara and reasoned that he wanted to focus on being a knight for the Empire. Their parents allowed him to do what he pleases, since he's not the one destined to take the Count's position anyways. He became Amara's knight though, but remained as a side character. Hmm… if I remember correctly, he was concerned about Alina as well, however for his position as Amara's knight, he couldn't do anything about it.
Oh, since he's Ryna's brother… Maybe I can ask him to be my playmate? This is my third day in the Alphard Palace, and surely it's gonna be exhausting to deal with Alina's family. Yes, of course, especially Diellzain.
"How's your little brother?" I asked. Throwing myself to her for a hug.
"Unfortunatel, he hasn't recovered yet, Princess. I was supposed to stay there for three more days, because Mother and Father are going to stay in the West for four days," I tilted my head and pulled away from her.
"Then, the reason Ryna is here?" She should be taking care of her littler bro, why did she come back here just after a day?
"I am one of Your Highness' servants after all. I need to be there when Lady Themis needs something for the Princess," huuuh? Is that really necessary? I mean, it's not like I don't want her here. It's just, her brother needs her more!
"Hmm… did Dad told you to?" She shook her head.
"The late Empress did," Wow… she's such a devotee to my mother.
I just hope she doesn't get bound by the Late Empress' orders.
"Hehe ~ Ryna really respects and loves my Mom, huh? Then, you don't have to worry about that! I believe Mom will surely understand why you have to be away from me. Your brother needs you, and please tell him that I sent him best wishes for his recovery!" Ryna looked at me with those widened eyes before giving me a soft smile.
"You're already so matured, Your Highness. I will definitely pass your message to him,"
"Hihi!"
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Another day, another bonding with my brothers. We had a picnic yesterday, and now we're at the Imperial Library. I don't even know why we're here.
"Brother Heli, can I see that book?" I reached for Helios' hand and he immediately wrapped his hand to my small hand. He turned his head to the book I pointed and he snatched it using his telekinesis. Magic is really convenient.
"Thank you, Brother Heli!" I spread my arms in in front of him and he bent his body to match my height, allowing me to give him a peck on his cheek. He smiled at me before ruffling my hair.
These past two days, my brothers have been tolerating my actions towards them. I don't know why. I think I should work hard to make them like me. This was never in my plan, but since I've been spending my time with them it should be safe to try and get their hearts. They're actung like actual brothers, though, so let's not stop them from doing it and just observe and figure out their motives.
"Hmm, what boon is that, Ali?" Aelius asked, taking a peek on the book cover. I sjowed him the book title and I noticed it's called 'The History of Odilia'. Wait, this is actually a good book to read.
"Ooh, you want to know about our history now?" Diellzain asked. I giggled and nodded my head. It's not like I wanted to read this, it's just the book my fingers pointed at coincidentally.
"I must look for a book about medicine as well," Aelius said as she ruffled my hair gently and walked towards one of the shelves.
"Since brother Aeli and Big Bro Heli are still looking for some books, should we read this ourselves?" Diellzain asked. He even placed his hand on top of the book.
I stared at him for a couple of seconds, and he did the same, looking directly into my eyes. He tilted his head at me, probably waiting for my answer, so I nodded my head repeatedly to agree with him.
"Alright, brother!" I replied as I opened the book's cover.
This is strange.
The Diellzain I know from the novel is veeery different from the one in front of me, and it's confusing. Novel Diellzain never interacted with Alina like this. He doesn't look at Alina at all… but this Diellzain in front of looked directly into me
"Yup!"
After we told the big brothers that we're gonna read the book, Diellzain picked out seats, and then carried me to one of the chairs before sitting beside me. He was so careful when he carried me, until he put me down on the chair.
Oh, I just remembered something.
"Brother, can I ask you something?" Diellzain smiled at me. Seriously, it's so hard to get used to that smile of his. But, if I'm living with them, I need to get used to how gorgeous these people are. Since I was only reading the book, I never knew their actual faces, but seeing them personally is freaking amazing! They're much beautiful than how I imagined them before!
As for my question for him…
"Can I have a playmate?" his forehead creased, confused.
"Oh? Does our Princess get bored playing with her big brothers?" Dang it! Is he smirking at me right now? Is he going to slit my throat because I had the audacity to get bored when playing with them?!
"N-nooo! But, but—brother, and brother Aeli, and brother Heli are all Princes with their own responsibilities, you can't stay together with me all the time just to play… and I might get sad and lonely if I don't have a playmate…" I acted like I was sad, and even pouted my lips as I leaned my elbows on the table and placed my chin on my palms. I stared at the book in front of me, not removing the expression I currently have.
"Haha, Ali's worried about that? Well, you do have a point. And we absolutely hate to see our cute princess getting sad and lonely. However, do you have a person in mind whom you can request to be your playmate?" He asked. Hehe…
I do have one in mind, dear brother ~
"Yes, brother! Uhm, it's Ryna's younger sibling!" I answered with a huge smile on my face.
"Huh…? You mean, Kafziel Laverde?" Wow, his face turned sour. Seems like he hated the idea.
"Hmm, is that his name?" He nodded at me and then sighed.
Why the hell did he sigh?
"For that, dear. We'll have to ask brothers and Dad about it,"
He sounded like he didn't like the idea of me playing with Kafziel… What's wrong with him?
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