Chapter 28: Wrong Move

"L-lady Dianne? As my mom?" Jennette was surprised when she heard it from the Gentleman. The truth is she doesn't know what to reply. Lady Dianne's aura was truly similar to a mother's warmth, however...

Jennette knows that being Lady Dianne's daughter was out of the picture, she can't be her daughter and Lady Dianne will never be her mother. The Lady has her own family, how could she become her mother? besides... she doesn't even know if she's qualified to be her daughter.

But it was happy to imagine if Lady Dianne was her real mother.

"You're right, Mister" Jennette replied with a sad tone. "I know that it is impossible, but if it's possible I would like to become her daughter" Jennette paused. "Sometimes, I imagine things like if I was born into a normal family or if I have a complete family. Maybe if I am not a Del Alger Obelia, a warm person like Lady Dianne would become my mom"

Anastacius became silent. "Do you regret that you've been born as the Emperor's daughter?"

"Mister, I love my family, especially my sister. However..." Jennette raised her head to meet the mister's eyes. This is the first time that she would answer a question, truthfully and according to her real feelings. Jennette smiled at Anastacius. "Today, I do"

••••

"What's wrong? I have Lady Diana's permission" Lucas answered to the Emperor.

Claude glanced at Diana who suddenly became nervous. "You did?" He asked her. Diana cleared her throat. The answer was actually all over her face, Of course, as the number one shipper of LucAthy, She did!

But not when Claude is around!

Lucas made a wrong move.

Diana suddenly felt the urge to smack her future son-in-law's head. It was true that she permitted him, however, why does he have to say that in front of Claude?! Athanasia's father?! The Emperor?!

'Son-In-Law, I really like you for my daughter but if you will do this again...' Diana glared at the magician, Lucas flinched when he felt that glare. 'Just do this one more time and I will not make it easy for you anymore, I will really make sure that you will be more terrified at me more than my Claude!'

That's right, She is the real boss here, the unexpected plot twist. If Lucas will be on her bad side...

Then all we could say is 'Goodluck'

Diana took a deep sigh, "Well..." She scratched her cheeks, "Yes, I kinda did..." She replied in hesitation. "But it's not what you think. Lucas did a great help with Athy, I permitted him but only when he needs to report or discuss something with Athanasia..."

Of course, that's a half Lie! The truth is sometimes Lucas would come here only to annoy her beloved daughter! They would sometimes join their forces to tease Athanasia!

Diana glanced at Lucas. "I trust this young warlock, but if his Majesty wants me to restrict him from coming here..." A smile appeared on her face. "I don't mind doing it, but that will be a huge problem since this young magician is a great help to the princess"

It's not like Diana could go against Claude.

Actually, she can...

"Besides, Lucas is a good child, he listens to me very well" Diana continued to explain. In Lucas's ears, there was a meaning behind that word but that was not the case for the emperor and the princess.

Athanasia and Claude glanced at the Magician. The two of them had the same thought inside their heads. That? Good child? You call him a child? The Black Tower Magician? He's even older than Claude! and what good? He is a brat! A brat!

Claude glared at Lucas. If looks could only kill Lucas would be probably dead. How dare this Magician tricks his wife and make a move on his daughter? Claude probably wanted to bury him alive, but since his beloved was fond of this rascal, he can't just do that.

"How about directly reporting to me?" Claude asked in a chilly tone. "I'm aware of how helpful you are to my family, but you should be aware that you should also distance yourself to my daughter. Don't even approach her."

'At least it's not worse than what I expected, it's not like they could stop Lucas from coming here' Athanasia who was only watching sighed. 'Oh please Lucas, just don't do something that would anger my Dad' She thought. 'B-but wait! Papa is aware of Lucas helping us?! Since when?'

"But you're the one who made Lucas Athanasia's playmate. Claude, How could you distance Athanasia's friend away from her?" Diana suddenly said. "He is your daughter's friend, don't be rude. Lucas can talk to Athy just don't come here without notifying us"

Lucas shrugs his shoulder as he secretly chuckled at the emperor. "I'll listen to Lady Diana's word." He said.

Claude couldn't even refute Diana's word. He could only glare at the Magician.

Athanasia, on the other hand, didn't object to her mother, she couldn't lose contact with Lucas. He is important to her... to her plans. He helps her a lot, of course, she can't lose him. Even if Lucas is such a bastard sometimes, Athanasia couldn't imagine herself without him.

Athanasia glanced at Lucas with a smile.'Fine, I can't really deny that Lucas is important to me' Athanasia thought.

Lucas should be really thanking her mother if she's not here her papa might've tried to kill him.

••••

"You didn't tell me" Athanasia glared at Lucas. They were currently on the balcony. "Since when did my papa knew about it?" Athanasia asked Lucas.

It was already 2:00 a.m. but Diana was not in the princess's room. To be precise, since Diana promised Claude a date for 'tomorrow' at exactly 12:00 a.m Claude kidnapped Diana for a date. Athanasia who was reflecting for 'letting a boy enter inside her room' couldn't say anything about her parent's date for today...

Poor Princess.

"I was planning to tell you this afternoon but your father interrupted me" Lucas replied to her. He was sitting on the rails of the balcony. "I thought your father would attack me a while ago, it was a good thing that your mother was able to shut your father's mouth"

"Lucas!"

"Fine, Fine" Lucas rolled his eyes. "But that was really a bad timing."

Athanasia chuckled. Of course, it was a bad timing, but Lucas still has the guts to come here secretly. Tonight's meeting was a secret from Claude but Lucas told her that he asked Lady Diana's permission, so, in the end, he did follow Diana's words.

"So when did my Papa finds out? How much did he know about it?" Athanasia asked curiously.

"About 50 percent, I think it'll be better if you would be the one to explain it. We should also inform your mother about it, she barely knew everything. Lack of information might put her into danger." Lucas explained to her.

Of course, Lucas can't lose a good ally.

"You're right, I have to protect mom as well" Athanasia replied. "Anyway... about that man. How was your investigation about him? Is he... my uncle?"

"Yes, Indeed" Lucas answered her, his eyes were on Athanasia's hair. He raised his hand to touch it. "His motive is clear by the way, However... I'm not sure what's his motive with Lady Diana" Lucas said while playing with her hair. "I'm not really sure if he knows her Identity or that brat told him something about her..."

"What do you mean? He is clearly threatening my mother's life" Athanasia replied to Lucas.

"Hmm? You can't be sure" Lucas replied. His face leaned closer to Athanasia's face. "Red Spider Lily means 'death' but it has another meaning," A smirk appeared on his face. His red eyes glowed for a moment.

In Athanasia's eyes, it was a perfect scenery since the moon is at the back of Lucas.

"It also means 'Resurrection' My Princess"