章節 10: Blonde-haired Boy.

"Hnn, yummy ~" I mumbled as I placed both my palm on my cheeks. I feel like there are sparkles surrounding me right now as I eat these chocolate cupcakes brought to our picnic.

"Yummy?" Ohh...I accidentally spoke like an Earth-person. Well, I am an Earth-person.

"Ohh, I meant delicious!" I mumbled 'hehe' before I continue with my heavenly food. I really need to see the one who baked and made these to thank them properly. Their food is amazing! Even the meals yesterday were soooo delicious!

"Then, we'll have to thank the baker for these uhh yummy food?" Why is Diellzain imitating my way of words?

I have no idea anymore.

"That's right, he made our princess happy," I smiled at Helios as I carefuly take a bite to the chocolate cupcake on my hand.

It's really weird everytime I hear them say 'our princess' or something similar. Their princess should be Amara, right? Nevermind, I must observe these guys first and see what they are planning to do with Alina.

"Ali, may we ask you about something?" Aelius spoke. I tilt my head at him before I replied.

"What is it, big brother?" I made sure to swallow the cupcake in my mouth first before answering his question. Because what if he gets disgusted by me talking with my mouth full? I might not live to see the day tomorrow!

"I heard you had an accident before and just woke up few days ago?" Wow, who told them about that? Was Themis brave enough to tell them about it?

"Hmm, who exposed my secret to big brothers?" I twitched my lips while pouting. The three of them exchanged looks before Helios turned to me and spoke.

"It's a secret from us?" Helios asked, I nod my head.

"Yep. Because I thought that big brothers and father might blame themselves for it because they weren't with me all those times. Dad and big brothers are so nice, and it will worry them if they found out," I answered, not even looking at them. Just picking which sweet I am going to taste test next.

But, of course everything I said were lies. They might act nice to me right now, but I have no idea about their schemes. I can't fully trust them just because they've been nice to me yesterday and is acting as my family today.

They stayed quiet but I can feel their stares at me. I took a bite of this cheese bread on my hand and was ecstatic to its taste. There's a cheese on top with condensed milk over it, the dough is so soft too, and the sugar makes it even more delicious ~ dang it, if this isn't heaven, I don't know what it's called.

"Ali's really considerate. It seems like your servants took care of you properly and taught you the right manners, huh?" Diellzain spoke. Why are you speaking as if you weren't expecting my beloved friends to actually teach me some manners? Sometimes his way of words is really disappointing.

"Hm! Themis always sing lullabies to me, and Ryna and Ande always play with me! Shai always gives me chocolates and Lianne baked me a lot of yummy cupcakes! And my other friends cook yummy food as well!" I said cheerfully. I feel proud of myself with all these acts towards these brothers of mine. I'm not even stuttering! I should've really started acting before instead of dying! Why didn't I discover this talent of mine when I was still in my previous life?!

Haaaahhhhh regrets. Regreeeets!!!

*Fuuuu hah ~*

I took a deep breath as I smile at them.

"Ali, are you alright? You've been taking deep breaths, do you have trouble breathing properly?" Aelius asked. I feel like I've already heard that exact same question. Yes, from Themis.

I'm doing this to be able to breathe properly, sire!

"Nope! I was just preparing myself to ask big brothers a question," I answered. They stayed quiet as they wait for my next words, Diellzain even tilt his head while looking at me.

"It's just...someone saved me from drowning that time. But, ever since then I haven't seen him again, even at the Antares Palace," I spoke. I noticed Diellzain furrowing his brows and raising his right brow, showing his annoyance? What, does he feel annoyed by what I said? Sorry, I just want to start a conversation! But, I really need to know who that guy is.

"Who is it? Do you recognize him?" Helios asked, he looks serious. I quickly shook my head.

"All I remember is that he's got blonde hair," I answered.

"Blonde hair...? Ah, I know someone with blonde hair. Well, he's probably the only one who can come and go within the Antares Palace's barrier," Diellzain said. He's so talkative, ain't he?

"Hmm, yeah. Not probably, definitely. He's with Mom after all," Huh? Who are these two referring to?

"A blonde hair...with blue eyes?" Helios asked. I squinted my eyes as I try to remember his face, but it only comes to me as a blurry image...

He have blonde hair...I can't remember more...

"Fool. Here, hold my hand---hey, hold my hand!"

His voice don't sound so gentle, and it seems like Alina couldn't reach for his hand right away...wow, how come I remember this just now? Is it because I'm actually trying to crack my brain just to remember him? I do remember his voice when Alina's memories came to me, but I didn't remember what exactly happened.

"Hmm, I can't remember, brother. I'm sorry," I replied.

"It matters not, Ali. There's only one in this empire who has the same hair color as you described," said Aelius as he ruffle my hair. I stared at the pie in front of me as I try to recall our encounter again.

But, to no avail, I can't remember his face. Probably because Alina's already losing consciousness that time.

"And who is this person you're talking about, Brother?" I tilt my head and turned my head to Helios.

"The Magician of the Magic Tower, Abel,"

Abel? Who the heck is that?

I have never read that name in the book!

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