A/N: Here's a extra chapter number 2, making it 3 chapters in total for today...enjoy yourself peasants....
And thank you so much for the 10k collections, it's simply unfathomable to think I would get to this number you guys are the best 🥰🥰🥰😘😘🥰
Ps. This chapter is alot like what happens in the manga and I'm sorry 😞 it has to be done in order for the story to progress
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[Third Person's PoV]
While walking Sherry to the library he looked at the books she was bringing towards the library, it was a book about ancient languages and runes.
"Oh, you're studying Ancient languages? Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Ancient languages ruins blah blah blah Ancient Times blah blah blah"
Sherry eyes grew wide and shock as he heard Cid talking about Ancient languages "Gasp, you know Ancient languages?"
"Yeah, I mostly find the runes more fascinating though" Cid said
Sherry then grew excited, she found a kindred spirit that likes the same things as her, she rapidly nodded her head forgetting her earlier embarrassment "Blah blah blah blah Ancient Times, blah blah blah blah blah Runic symbols blah blah blah blah magic circles"
They both started talking about the Ancient Languages which just made Sherry absolutely ecstatic about finding someone that understands what she's talking about and doesn't think that it's boring and a waste of time.
They soon reach the library much to Sherry's dissapointment, when Cid put the books down he turned towards Sherry and said "Right I forgot to introduce myself the name's Cid, Cid Kagenou, and yours?" He asked as he held out his hand.
Sherry blushes shyly as she put her small hands softly on top of his and says "Sherry, Sherry Barnett"
Cid smirked and brought her hand to his lips and gave it a kiss as he said "Pleasure to make your acquaintance"
And with that he left her be, while walking away he just kept smirking 'She's fun to tease.'
Sherry just stood there a blushing mess, her face was redder than her hair color as steam kept coming out of her head, which made her put her palms against her cheeks "So lewd" she whispered
And just like the time passes and a few days passed.
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Iris and Alexia could be seen walking together side by side as they made their way towards the science faculty room of the academy, behind them a knight from Iris's Crimson Knights by the name of Glen follows right behind.
While making their way Iris says "Alexia let me be the one to do the talking."
"I can't promise you that Iris, I was there when everything happened so I know somethings as well about the situation"
Iris just sighed and shook her head at Alexia's stubbornness.
When they arrived Iris knocked on the door of the faculty room, the vice principal, Lutheran Barnett, was the one to open the door. He raised a brow at the unexpected guests "Princess Iris and Princess Alexia, what a surprise I wasn't expecting your visit, please come in"
(A/N: This is confusing, cause in the manga it says his name is Rusian while in the wiki it says Lutheran. So I just went with what they wiki said, just in case anyone is confused)
They both nodded their head and went and sat down at the sofa inside the faculty room with Glen standing right behind them.
Lutheran went brought out tea for the guest and sent it up infront of them. Iris then starts the conversation "This is a discussion we would like to have with your daughter present Mr. Barnett."
He nodded and went to go get Sherry, when she arrived she looked slightly nervous as she sat infront of them with the vice principal sitting next to her.
Iris seeing her nodded her head and started "As you know since a few days ago random attacks and slashing keeps occurring in the capital.
We are putting our entire focus into investigating the reasons for such actions and trying to put a stop to them.
So I came here to get help from the brightest mind of the academy science faculty. I know you are held as the number one prodigy when it comes to research and and academics.
I was hoping you would be able to teach me a few things and learn something new. What do you say Sherry Barnett"
Sherry looked at the artifact in her hands carefully after some thinking and pondering she says "This is really complicated, it'll take a while for me to decipher this. What's writing in this artifact is really complex, these are ancient ruins but the text itself has a highly sophisticated encryption. Where did you even acquire something this rare?"
"It was left behind under the rubble of a base belong to a religious group called the Diabolos Cult. This may be the only clue related to the incident. The true reason behind 'The Blinding' as people are calling it, the moment where everything went dark, the disappearance of their base, alongside Alexia's kidnapping, are still a mystery.
We were hoping to find a lead or any sort of clue with what you can decipher and learn" said Iris seriously.
Sherry then got nervous cause of all the pressure and expectations and said "It's true that my strong point has always been Ancient languages, but I'm still a student, I'm still learning"
The vice principal then turns to her and gives her a reassuring smile "Sherry this could be a learning moment and a good opportunity for you, you should do it. I have no doubt in my mind you will be a great researcher some day, I'm sure this request will lead you to a bright future" he said while sipping his tea.
"Vice principal..." Sherry mutters
He just gives her a smile as he patted her head "Aw come on, don't be like that, you can call me daddy, hm?"
(A/N: fucking weirdo)
"In the meantime while you are busy researching I'll assign some knights as guards to keep you safe from any potential threat or danger. We don't know if the cult would come looking for you to retrieve the item.
And with Zenon's case, we can't really trust the knights as they are now... that's why we would be using the knights from my very own group that I started making a while back "The Crimson Knights."
Glen you are in charge of her security" Iris said while turning to look at Glen.
Glen nodded his head and looked towards Sherry "you can leave your safety in my hands"
Alexia then turned towards Iris and said "Let me join your Knights, I'm strong now thanks to Cid's training I know I can protect myself, I'm the one that's most involved in this incident and thanks to Cid I was able to fight and stand equal against Zenon"
Sherry then interrupted and asked "When you said Cid you mean as in Cid Kagenou?"
Alexia turned towards Sherry and nodded her head and asked "Do you know him?"
Sherry then started blushing making steam come out of her head once again. Alexia then narrowed her eyes 'What's her relationship with Cid?, how does she know him?, is she one of his wives?'
"Not really but I met him once, he was really nice and helped me out" Sherry replied after getting her bearings.
Alexia then looked at her even more suspiciously 'Him helping someone out just like that and willingly? Impossible'
Iris then got everyone back on track and said "I can't allow that Alexia what if you expose yourself to the danger and get yourself killed."
"The man dressed in black, calling himself Shadow... I want to know what his goals are, I want to find out whether he is a friend or foe" Alexia said.
Iris still shook her head "I just can't allow it"
Alexia then got serious "Then what if I told everyone you still sleep while holding a bear plushy and still like to wear panties with little bunnies in them"
Iris then got serious as well "Very well, but I would assign you less dangerous task. Sherry I'll leave the artifact to you and forget everything you just heard"
"Yes ma'am" both Alexia and Sherry said....
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[Third Person's PoV]
As Alexia and Iris emerged from the faculty room, Alexia felt a surge of nerves. 'I'm going to meet her today... okay, I'm going to meet his wife, the primary wife... I'm nervous just thinking about it. What if she hates me?'
Suddenly, Alexia smacked both of her cheeks in an attempt to calm her nerves. The sudden action startled Iris, catching her off guard.
'I can't let doubt cloud my thoughts. I'm a very likable person, and I'm sure she will love me. Getting her approval for me to date Cid should be easy... But if not, she won't keep me from Cid. One way or another, he's mine. He'll love me like I love him,' Alexia's thoughts darkened, her eyes reflecting her inner turmoil as they clouded with a touch of madness.
"ALEXIA!" Iris shouted, shaking Alexia and bringing her back to the present.
"Huh?" Alexia responded, looking at Iris in confusion.
"What? Why are you shouting? I'm right here. There's no need to raise your voice," Alexia said, still looking at Iris in confusion.
"No need to raise my voice? I've been calling your name for a few seconds, but you didn't respond. Is everything alright?" Iris asked, her tone laced with concern as she looked at Alexia.
Alexia waved off Iris dismissively and let out an exaggerated sigh. "Sighhhhhhhh, you wouldn't understand. What I'm going through is matters of the heart, something you don't have experience in since you've been single your whole life.
I mean, you're around 20 years old and haven't even had a boyfriend. Unfortunately, there's just no way you could possibly help me with my problems."
Iris felt a pang of annoyance and insecurity when she heard Alexia's words. It wasn't her fault that boys seemed too intimidated by her strength to approach her for a relationship. The potential suitors lacked the strength she sought, which made entertaining the idea of dating them impossible. She had made a vow to only date someone who could defeat her in combat, a promise she was beginning to regret, having never experienced love before.
Crossing her arms beneath her ample chest, Iris adopted a condescending tone to hide her frustration at her own love life struggles. "Hmmp, I have no time or need for such futile pursuits. My sole devotion lies with the Kingdom and the sword. Why bother with something so worthless when I could be enhancing my strength?"
"Sigh, sister, this is precisely why I wouldn't even consider discussing my problems with you. And let me inform you, it's thanks to love that I've grown stronger and continue to do so. That 'worthless' thing you disregard is a significant motivator for me. Thanks to my love for Cid, I've pushed myself further in my training."
"Now, I just need to find a way for him to fall head over heels for me," Alexia stated resolutely. Inside, she schemed, 'If I can make him fall deeply in love with me, even if his wives don't approve, they'll have no choice but to tolerate me. That way, I'll still have a chance with Cid. Hehehehehehe, it's brilliant.'
"Cid Kagenou, huh?" Iris pondered while rubbing her chin in contemplation. 'Him dating Alexia for real and not just as a fake relationship... it just might work.
If they genuinely begin dating, he'd have no choice but to join the Crimson Knights. He wouldn't want to be away from his girlfriend, which would be Alexia. And since Alexia is now a part of the Crimson Knights, he would join without hesitation.
Once he's a member, Claire would follow suit. Killing two birds with one stone. I've heard he's quite powerful himself, having trained Alexia to the point where she could match Zenon in combat. He would undoubtedly make an excellent Knight. I just know it.'
Nodding to herself, Iris turned towards Alexia and affirmed, "I'll provide you with my full support in pursuing Cid, so make it happen, alright?"
Alexia looked at Iris, puzzled. "You seem to know more about him. You wouldn't readily agree to let me pursue someone unless you knew them," she remarked.
"You're correct. I do know who you're talking about. He's not bad looking either. I had a chance to talk to him a while back, though it didn't go as I'd hoped. Nevertheless, we have no issues with him or his family. Besides, I've heard he's strong, making him a great match for you," Iris affirmed, trying to sell her approval.
Normally, Iris wouldn't even consider manipulating Alexia in this manner. If Alexia wasn't interested in someone, Iris would do everything to prevent it. However, since it appeared that Alexia truly cared for him, Iris didn't mind if she gained something extra along the way.
Acknowledging Iris's explanation with a nod, although curious about what occurred between Cid and Iris, Alexia realized she had no time. She had an important task to accomplish.
"Alright then, I'll head off first. I have something to do and someone to meet. See you later," Alexia said to Iris.
Iris bid her farewell with a nod, and Alexia departed from the school premises, venturing into the capital.
Her mission was specific – Alexia scoured the city, searching for a herbalist shop. Despite her initial difficulty, locals readily provided directions when asked.
Upon reaching the shop, she paused to take a deep breath, attempting to calm her nerves. Memories of Cid's discussions about the person she was meeting flooded her thoughts.
...
-Flashback-
Cid leaned against the rooftop wall, facing Alexia standing before him.
"So, when and where am I meeting your wives, or the 'main wife,' if I'm only meeting one?" Alexia inquired, her anxiety evident.
Cid sighed, unable to believe he was willingly participating in this conversation. He had already discussed it with his wives, and they decided to send Alpha, considering her the most suitable to represent them. However, there was no official hierarchy among his wives; they all held equal importance to him.
"Firstly, let me make something clear. There's no concept of a 'main wife,' 'second wife,' or any of that. I dislike it. I love all of them equally. Are there moments when I feel closer to one? Yes, but that's natural. Anyone claiming otherwise is lying. You'll be meeting someone they've chosen to represent and express their thoughts. They hold great respect for this one. She goes by the name of Kalandra, you'll be meeting her at her own herb shop called 'Umbral Herb Emporium'. And if I did have a 'main wife,' she'd likely fit that role... but no pressure," Cid explained.
Cid thought to himself, 'I'm saying the last part to subtly put some pressure on her for dragging me into this. She's fortunate she's likable.'
Alexia nodded attentively, feeling a bit anxious when Cid mentioned 'No pressure though.'
-Flashback End-
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Summoning her courage, Alexia pushed the door open and stepped into the shop. The interior was exquisitely adorned with flowers strategically placed to enhance the shop's aesthetic.
Standing before her was the most captivating elven woman she had ever laid eyes upon. The woman's hair gleamed in a radiant gold hue, cascading down her back. Her bright blue eyes held an enchanting allure capable of mesmerizing anyone who dared to meet her gaze. With a dainty nose and soft, full red lips, her welcoming aura was palpable.
Despite wearing an apron behind the counter, her beauty remained undiminished.
(Picture)
At that moment, Alexia found herself questioning her own beauty, feeling far from matching the woman's exquisite appearance before her.
When the woman addressed her as Alexia, she nodded in acknowledgment and gestured for Alexia to follow. Though still slightly stunned, Alexia trailed behind her through a curtain that divided the front and back areas of the shop.
Upon entering the back area, Alexia was greeted by a spotlessly clean, shiny wooden floor. Before stepping onto it, Kalandra instructed, "Take off your shoes and put on these sandals," offering her a pair of classic sandals.
Kalandra retrieved a tea set and gestured for Alexia to sit on one of the cushions placed in front of the table at the center of the room.
Following Kalandra's instructions, Alexia sat down and watched in astonishment as Kalandra conducted an intricate tea preparation ritual, admiring her beauty and grace during each deliberate action.
After finishing the ritual, Kalandra offered Alexia a cup of tea, which Alexia eagerly sipped, her eyes widening in surprise. "This... this is absolutely delicious," she exclaimed.
Kalandra smiled in response. "Why, thank you."
Wanting to steer the conversation to the purpose of her visit, Alexia shook her head, looking at Kalandra with a serious expression as she placed the cup back on the table.
"I want to be very direct with you," Alexia began, "as I believe beating around the bush wouldn't do justice to my intentions. I'm in love with Cid. I want to acquaint myself with you and his other wives to create a favorable impression and gain your approval for dating him and being with him."
Kalandra let out a smile that shined like a hundred suns, as she said. "Since we're being honest and upfront, let me be forthright as well... We all hate you and wish you dead."
Alexia's expression froze in shock, managing only a faint "Huh?"
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A/N: for those of you still confused Kalandra is Alpha's alias that she's using like how Beta uses Natsume... someone in my discord server gave it to me, (you know who you are pookie 😘)
And I thought it was lovely so I'm using... anyways hoped you enjoy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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