(A/N: I stopped using POV's for some reason and wanted to just put all the feelings and words of my characters with the flow of the story. So forgive me i wont be using POV's)
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Lu Xie opened her eyes she was laying on a velvet king bed the room was dark only a little sunlight is seen on the slight crack of the curtain. She stood walked towards the window and opened the curtains.
The sunshine illuminated the dark room Lu Xie let the sunshine directly hit on her face and let out a sigh. She slowly opened her eyes and look around the room there was vintage furnitures. The walls were covered in black and white wallpaper.
A big chandelier was in the center of the room covered with what looked like to be glass.
[Ding transferring the plot to the host]
Lu Xie sat down on the sofa and close her eyes, this is a World Of Magic like an otome game. This is a story of how the hero Zu Gan as a commoner and the heroine Yu Seol the favored princess of the kingdom got together and reach the pinnacle of life.
Lu Xie frowned slightly the name of the heroine is familiar but she doesn't know where she heard the name. She ignored it for now and continue to read the plot.
The hero Zu Gan was born as a commoner his parents lived in a secluded area in the kingdom. His mother was a tailor while his father was a soldier. Since he was young he had big ambitions in life he joined the military at the age of 5.
He was born with a large amount of mana and a dual skill of wind and earth which helped him in training to be a magic swordsman.
His father trained him at a young age he slowly work his way up the ranking. At the age of 12 he was already a second lieutenant he was praised by many even the king praised him and gave him 10 gold coins. Zu Gan was happy he was steps away from his goal of becoming a major general.
Lu Xie looks into the original owner Lu Xie the son or rather daughter of Duke Lu. The original owner was supposedly a girl but in this world where there is a tradition where men in the family will inherit the title of their father. The original owner's mother gave birth to her when her husband was at war.
She was sad and worried that her daughter would have a hard life so she bribed the nurse who helped her in her pregnancy to keep quiet. Only she and the nurse know that the original owner was a girl. The original owner grew up like a man under her mother who always stayed by her side, when the original owner was 3 her father put her into intensive training.
At 10 she was thrown in the wild to survive for 3 months, her father was ruthless to her and would always brainwash her that men are superior to women they are nothing but a breeding objects by men. That's why the original owner grew up looking down on women and is very paranoid.
Lu Xie felt sorry for the original owner, at such a young age she experienced hardships and torture from her father. She sighed heavily stood up and walked to the bathroom, took a quick shower, and put on her military uniform.
Yesterday, the original owner just came back after successfully subduing a large group of bandits by himself. And today is the day the hero would fight the original owner for promotion to the First lieutenant position.
Lu Xie walked out of her room and was greeted respectfully by maids and butlers she passed by, the original owner had facial paralysis so her face would show no emotion.
"Good morning Master," said an old butler Ci he was the original owner's butler since young until now
The father of the original owner died in battle when she was 16 and inherit the title duke, all the properties were given to her and she manage it very well than her father. The original owner was a genius and her magic was a rare space and ice.
Her mother later also passed away a few months after her father, she loved the duke very much so she was willing to lie than see her husband be with another woman.
A lot of people pity her and some are greedy about all the properties she inherited.
Duke Lu was both rich and powerful he owned a large mines of diamond, gold, and a big ocean filled with precious pearls.
Lu Xie look at the butler with no expression and nodded she quietly eat breakfast and made her way to the military school. The original owner was 2 years older than the hero and graduated at the very top she was the role model for all the students and teachers praised him.
The carriage made its way to a beautiful school one can tell that it was a school for the rich, the beautiful fountain, the neatly placed flowers, and the mana around the school was a little dense. Lu Xie was silently looking outside while her right hand curled into a fist under her chin.
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*swoosh*
*swoosh*
*clank*
The training ground filled with young talents all are which holding a wooden swords they are all standing in stance and kept swinging their swords endlessly. The sun was scorching hot today the students are all sweaty and tired.
"Stop! Good job, you all passed the test" said a big bulky man with big muscles, John he is the second strongest general in the kingdom and a friend of the previous Duke Lu
After hearing what he said all the students dropped their swords and sat where they are standing, some are catching their breath, some are very thirsty and some are already laying on the ground as if asleep.
"Alright, get your ass up. We have a visitor coming today" John clapped the tired students weakly stood up and went to the sidelines.
Then the sound of the horse was heard at the entrance of the training ground.
In a place where no one can see a beautiful woman was looking at the training ground while drinking tea. She was quietly watching when she heard a carriage stop at the entrance of the training ground.
"Mini, who is that?" The woman asked curiously she can't see the symbol on the carriage
Mini who was called looked in the direction and politely said "It's Duke Lu, your highness"
The woman who was called highness is the heroine Yu Seol.
"Hmmm" she kept looking at the carriage
When the carriage door was opened Yu Seol was shocked by a very handsome man stepping out, he was wearing an all-black uniform with gold linings decorated on them. In her right hand, a black cape was covering her whole arm. Around his waist was his sword sheath.
The man had beautiful silver hair like polished silver and eyes like the night sky it was as if twinkling, his expression showed no emotion but that made him even more handsome. Is tall, and slender, and his legs are long.
All the people on the training ground were shocked to see the young Duke come, his aura was different neither heavy nor cold. But people can't look straight in his eyes they felt fear coming from him, just like his father they both had the same aura.
"Hahaha it's been a long time since I saw you kiddo" John laughed happily
"Uncle, we just meet yesterday" the moment he spoke the girls who were watching suddenly screamed,
"Kkyyyaaaa"
"His voice is so beautiful"
"Oh my god, Duke Lu"
"Aahhhh Duke Lu I like you"
A series of girls shouted they didn't even notice their embarrassing expressions, aristocrat families are very strict with etiquette.
Lu Xie didn't bother with them and looked at John emotionlessly.
"Hahaha this kid" John just laughed
"Alright, enough with that. Today, Duke Lu is here to spar with anyone who wants to raise their ranks" John announced loudly
"Oh my god really"
"I'll join let me spar with him"
"Upstairs are you courting death, Duke Lu had been on the battlefield since he was young and had a lot of experience in combat"
"F*ck I almost forgot, after his father's death he took over the property"
"I also heard he single handedly subdue a large group of bandits yesterday"
"That's insane a large group of bandits is around 100-200 people"
The students on the sidelines whisper at each other, John took this opportunity to let them experience what it's like to fight someone with experience.
"So is there anyone who wants to try," John asked loudly
"Teacher, I want to try" a young man raised his hand
John nodded happily and was satisfied, he thought to himself 'I was right to take him under me'.
The young man stepped out from the crowd he was holding a sword in its sheath, the man was tall and handsome his face had traces of sweat. This man is the hero Zu Gan.
"Hahahaha, you made me proud my young apprentice" John praised him
"Thank you teacher" Zu Gan bowed politely
"Good good, Duke please take care of him" John look at Lu Xie
Lu Xie simply nodded, remove her cape, and handed it to the person following him, his right arm Van. She stepped forward a bit, raise her right foot, and stamped on the ground. The ground shook slightly, and a small part of the ground raise creating a big round arena in the center.
She stepped on the platform with her sword.
[Ding defeat the hero
Reward: 500
Failure: Gold mine destroyed]
Zu Gan also stepped onto the platform and looked at the person in front of him he was standing still yet he attracted attention.
"Alright, you know the rules. This is only a spar don't go too far" John reminded them
The two nodded in understanding. Lu Xie put on a white sash on his body, the challenger will have to cut the sash to win that is the tradition.
"Senior, please take care of me," Zu Gan said politely with a salute
Lu Xie hummed as a response, then she got an idea "How about let's make this a bit more challenging" she said lightly
Zu Gan was a little surprised "What does Senior have in mind" he was also curious about what he is thinking about
"Simple used everything you got to attack me and the one who step put the platform loses. So?" Lu Xie said coldly
Zu Gan thought for a while then nodded "Okay, deal" he said seriously
He put on a stance and took out his sword, the sword was long and very sharp one can see their reflection on the sword. At the end of the handle, a beautiful red ruby gem was embedded in it.
Lu Xie just stood there her left hand behind him her body slightly facing sideways. Her expression was cold and quiet as if waiting.
Zu Gan then rushed toward her and jumped high, he made sure that it was to make Lu Xie blinded by the sun. He held his sword tightly and slashed down.
*CLANK*
A loud sound of swords hitting sounded and the wind blew dust around them. Slowly the dust disappear Zu Gan was then pushed awayand , he nearly stumbled down.
Lu Xie easily blocked his attack without moving, she knew he was going to use this trick. According to the experience of the original owner, she saw this trick on the battlefield a hundred times.
"F*ck he didn't even move"
"Just how strong is he, Zu Gan was a second lieutenant and he defeated almost all of us before"
"How can you compare when one had an experience while the other had none"
"Gosh he looks so handsome"
"Waah a knight and shining armor"
The watchers exclaimed, Zu Gan, focused put earth magic on his feet and wind magic that created a blanket to the sword making it slightly sharper. He bends his knees lightly his eyes looking at Lu Xie.
Then he put the force in his foot and dashed toward Lu Xie at an insane speed. He slashed diagonally but was blocked once again. Zu Gan kept attacking him relentlessly, but Lu Xie just kept blocking his attack like it was nothing.
Yu Seol who was watching still can't believe what is happening to her, the moment she saw the young duke. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest. She didn't understand but as she kept watching, her eyes kept following her every movement.
'Why... Why am I feeling like this' Yu Seol thought
*CLANK*
*CLANK*
*CLANK*
*CLANK*
Zu Gan kept swinging his sword like a maniac, he was distressed he always thought he was the strongest soldier since he was young and was able to defeat seniors older than him. But seeing that he can't hit Lu Xie he was beginning to lose patience, each time he attacks he uses his magic.
All the watchers were in awe, they can see that Zu Gan was already breathing a little heavy. His face was full of sweat, and his hand and feet were trembling slightly. 'Why! Why can't I hit him' he thought
"Are you giving up?" Lu Xie said coldly
Zu Gan gritted his teeth, his mana is almost depleted. He looks at Lu Xie with both unwillingness and determination, he once more rushed toward her raise his sword and slash it on the sash. Lu Xie tilts her sword and hit Zu Gan's sword with force.
A few more minutes passed and Zu Gan was very tired but he didn't want to give up. Lu Xie put her sword back on the sheath she walked up to Zu Gan who was kneeling on the ground with his sword as if picking it up.
"You did a good job for a second lieutenant but....." Lu Xie stopped midway looking at the hero panting
"Shouldn't you change your way of fighting, instead of creating your own fighting stance you choose to follow what was written in the book" Lu Xie continued
Zu Gan stared at him what he said is true he had always been fighting with what was written in the book. He never change his ways he thought that what was written in the book should be followed but this time he was defeated.
He lowered his head not looking at him, Lu Xie knew he realizes his mistake. Don't always follow what was written in the book.
"Step out of the ring," Lu Xie said coldly
Zu Gan looked at him with determination and unwillingness he raised his sword and pointed at Lu Xie's face. The audience was in uproar pointing a sword at the noble is taboo.
"F*ck does he want to die"
"How dare a lowly commoner points his sword at the duke"
"This commoner does he know what he's doing"
The audience whispers.
"Your bravery is commendable but your stupidity will only lead you to death itself" Lu Xie looked at him coldly
Zu Gan gritted his teeth and rushed toward him, his sword pointing straight at Lu Xie. Lu Xie didn't move her eyes turned colder twisted her pelvis slightly and raise her feet. The moment Zu Gan got near he was mercilessly kicked hard in his stomach and sending him out of the arena then hit the wall hard.
The poor wall cracked and Zu Gan spit out a mouthful of blood. Then Lu Xie looked at him and said solemnly "I will forgive you this time but remember I will not tolerate anyone who disrespects me" then turned and left the arena
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the task. The cost received 500 points. A total of 3550 points left] she heard the prompt of the system.
The ground went to its original place after Lu Xie step down. The audience was dumbfounded by what happened and John immediately look at Zu Gan.
John breathe in relief "You stupid boy, your fighting spirit is good but your arrogance is holding you back" he said and carried him to the infirmary.
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As Lu Xie is about to step into the carriage a maid bowed and stopped him.
"Duke Lu her highness the princess wants to talk with you" the maid politely said, Lu Xie was slightly stunned
Lu Xie then nodded, "Please follow me Duke" the maid then lead the way and made their way to a place overlooking the training grounds.
Lu Xie stepped inside the room, it was spacious and a little dim her eyesight is very good during the day and night so she can clearly see everything.
"Good morning Duke Lu" a soft and polite voice sounded like a girl
Lu Xie looked in the direction of the sound and saw a beautiful woman in front of him. She was wearing a beautiful dress with pearls and decorated with patterns the symbol of the royal family.
Lu Xie put her right hand behind her and her left hand on her chest then bowed "Good morning your highness" her voice was cold
Yu Seol felt her heart beating when she saw him face to face her heartbeat accelerated, she was speechless her nightly eyes looking at her as if sucking her in.
His beautiful posture when he bowed made her feel that he is further away "At ease" she said calming her voice not to stutter
Lu Xie put down her hands to her side "What does her highness want to talk to me?" she asked politely
"I just want to have a chat with you. Does the Duke have time to spare" Yu Seol smiled softly her cheeks had a pink taint on it
Lu Xie was about to refuse but she don't know why, she looked at the princess and felt her very familiar the same familiarity she felt when she was receiving the plot.
"Of course, your highness" Lu Xie nodded
Yu Seol's face lit up and let him sit, Lu Xie sat down at a small round table. The princess stared at her maid and the maid understood that stare and silently went out. Yu Seol poured her some tea she wanted to let her see her skills.
"Thank you, your highness" Lu Xie used both hands to take the tea from her and also sat down opposite to her
"Just call me Ayu, your highness is too long," Yu Seol said she doesn't like hearing Lu Xie call her your highness she felt that she is always far away when she called her that.
"Then call me anything you want Ayu" Lu Xie nodded
When Yu Seol heard her call her name she felt sweet and for some reason, it was as if love was overflowing from her heart. Her smile reached her ears and never came down.
"I heard that Axie defeated a large group of bandits yesterday," Yu Seol said trying to calm down her wildly beating heart
"Yes, the citizens near the border are always being troubled by bandits so I need to eliminate them all" Lu Xie said lightly
"That's so cool, defeating a large group of bandits all by yourself" Yu Seol was excited and her eyes sparkled.
Lu Xie only slightly smile and sip the tea, the refreshing taste of the tea made her relax, and even felt a little sleepy.
Yu Seol saw her small smile and it looked dazzling in the sunlight, her body was as if being surrounded by light. That time she swore she would not let others see this light and keep it to herself.
They both talked about random topics and also laugh from time to time, Lu Xie would smile occasionally at her. Yu Seol felt she was going crazy every smile and laugh of the person in front of her make her in a trance.
Every emotion she showed was imprinted in her mind, and would repeatedly replay in her mind involuntarily. Yu Seol would carefully observe her while talking about anything and she would respond whenever she asked questions.
This was the best tea time the princess had ever amassed she didn't need to put on an act or mind her etiquette in front of him. Her body relaxes and her mind was at peace she was showing the real her.
As they both enjoyed the day, they didn't even notice that the sky already getting late. Lu Xie looked at the sky and knew that it was late.
"Ayu, thank you for today but I think we should go now it's getting late," Lu Xie said a little cold her face was softened
Yu Seol heard her and also look outside, the sky was getting dark. She didn't want to finish this day yet, but she needs to return or her father and brothers will be worried.
Lu Xie reach out her hand to her which Yu Seol took excitedly, they both went to the door and saw Mini and Van standing on each side.
"Mini go prepare the carriage," Yu Seol said softly
Mini nodded and left, Van was right behind her. Lu Xie walked as she held the princess's hand until they reach the door.
Outside, two beautiful carriages were waiting for them. Lu Xie helped the princess into her carriage.
"Axie, can you accompany me on my father's birthday in 3 days," Yu Seol asked nervously
She wanted to spend more time with her, but her hand slightly trembled. Lu Xie felt it and smile softly at her.
"As you wish, Ayu" Lu Xie kissed the back of her hand and let go
Mini bowed and closed the door then the carriage moved forward. Yu Seol's cheek was red and the hand which was held and kissed felt very hot. Her heart won't stop beating and she always felt excited.
Her mind then flashed the image of her smiling at her before kissing her hand, her smile was beautiful and enchanting.
Yu Seol held her hand and also kissed the back of her hand which was kissed and her smile was seen by her maid, this is the first time the princess showed favor to someone her expression almost cracked when she saw her kissing the back of her hand.
The princess didn't mind her maid and her heart was about to explode, 'What am I doing' she thought but she can't help but thought that they kissed indirectly.
The princess carriage made its way back to the palace, while Lu Xie also went back to her mansion. Van who was sitting opposite her saw his master's face was at ease, not the usual cold face.
Van didn't think that his master would take even a minute with the princess but they didn't stop chatting until sunset. This was the first-ever record that Lu Xie spoke with someone the longest.
When people talk to Lu Xie it will only take a minute and it's done. He saw that his master's face had a small smile if you pay close attention enough.
Van was shocked this is the first time he saw his master smile, it was a very sincere smile.
"System what is my main task," Lu Xie asked in her mind
[Ding! Main mission:
1. Stop the reborn hero from getting together with the heroine
2. Yu Seol's happiness to reach maximum
3. Have an heir
Reward: 1000 points each]
Lu Xie "...."
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