All these years, I noticed that Aunt Zaira and I had a few things in common. One of them was that we we both sucked at lying on the spot. And even if we do try to talk our way out of sothing by the use of so flowery words, we still find it quite hard to deal with. Aunt Zaira was a powerful person. I kept thinking that because of her status she could always be blunt and frank whenever she wants and to whoever she wants. Even if the other party found her annoying to the point of having her killed, she could handle herself.
But it wasnt like that for .
Sure, I had the ntality an ancient deity, but I currently had a mortal body with limitations. And even though my core got reunited with my spirit it would still take so ti before I could even grow as strong as I used to be. If I could ever do it, that is.
After asking Aunt Zaira about why she cried, she told a bunch of confusing reasons which I knew was a lie.
I just suddenly cried. Even I dont know why I cried.
Really? I asked, skeptical at her answer.
Really! Maybe I was just really shocked! I an, I used to be friends with a fox deity as well before I joined the group who defeated the demon king.
Okay, maybe her reason did sound like she was telling the truth but I felt like she was holding back so information.
Friends with a fox deity?
Yeah.
Who?
Shes nad Elthesia. she answered. She was the one who blessed when I was a child. Shes the reason why I have an abnormal amount of magical power and variety of skills.
I couldnt help but stiffen on my seat.
-Did she just say my sister was the one who blessed her?
My sister my sister was your patron? I asked.
Yes. Oh yeah, Lady Elthesia did ntion she had a sister she calls Nyx. I guess it is short for Nyxtriel.
I gasped involuntarily. Nobody could call Nyx apart from those I gave permission to do so. Even in my family, only my elder sister and younger brother called Nyx.
-I guess being my sisters champion is the reason why Aunt Zaira feels familiar sotis.
I suppose hearing my real na juggled those mories and you rembered my sister? I questioned.
Yes! Thats exactly it!
I just sighed. Well at least that one made sense. But I still had the feeling that Aunt Zaira was not telling the entire truth. I just decided to put it aside at the mont. I figured shed tell when the ti cos. She had always believed timing was important anyway.
On one hand, I was reminded she was my sisters champion, which would make Aunt Zaira so sort of sworn child of Elthesia.
-Which makes her so sort of niece of mine.
I shook my head at such thoughts. I just decided to not wrap my head around that complication and continue treating her as an aunt.
-Yeah, lets stick with that. For the sake of my sanity.
I guess this concludes our conversation. I suggest not telling anyone about this at the mont Luna. This is this is so really big shit!
I couldnt help but chuckle at her use of coarse words. She did have a point though.
I know. I do hope it would remain between the two of us until the world is ready for such revelation. I said.
I know how important timing is, so dont worry.
I just smiled and sighed in relief. Suddenly, I rembered Bernards note.
Aunt Zaira, do you rember my friend Bernard? I asked.
Your friend from the engineering departnt?
Yes. Sohow, he knows Vyfal is a qilin when she transford back when we got trapped inside the northern forest of the Imperial Academy.
He recognized her race? I nodded. That should be impossible. Vyfals currently the only qilin in Afasia. Her kin is not even from this world. Those who knows what a qilin is and what it looks like are
Her expression suddenly changed to that of a realization.
Did he say anything else?
He also knew what Chinese is.
What else?
This. I handed to her the note. He said if you saw this youd want to et him.
Aunt Zaira looked shocked as she read whatever was on the note. I couldnt even read what was in it and yet she could. I could only conclude that whatever Bernard wrote was the language called Chinese.
Indeed. I want to et him. Thank you for this Luna. Now, I have things to do. Paperwork to read, check and sign. she groaned and I couldnt help but chuckle. We have already settled this issue between us, so I guess were back to normal.
Okay. Thats probably a good idea.
I did not have any opposition to that. At my situation, even if I was a forr goddess, Aunt Zaira could probably destroy at the snap of her fingers. Plus, it felt nice to know soone my sister blessed. And if my tiline was right, she was blessed just before my entire clan was massacred, which made Zaira, no, Marii Chrishni von Celestine (Aunt Zairas real na) the last human my sister favored.
Telling Aunt Zaira the secret, as well as knowing a few things about her (not to ntion finding out about her relation to my sister), it felt like so thorn was pulled out of my chest and I actually felt a little better. Sure, I was still guilty at lying to my friends, but Aunt Zaira knowing my secret was one less person I was lying to.
The next day, it was finally the day of the Winter Festival. It was snowing in Azte and all citizens were getting ready for the festivities in the capitals square. Thomas, Andrea, Charles, Bernard, Peter, Kai and I were checking out the various stalls that were selling things that were only sold during the Winter Festival.
Everyone in Azte, whether they were locals or outsiders, was obviously enjoying the festivities of the occasion.
Praiji Empires Winter Festival was celebrated in the honor of Ymirsi, the goddess of winter, ice and snow. From what I rembered from my lessons in the Imperial Academy, praying to Ymirsi during winter would ensure ones safety during that season.
Back in the celestial realm, I personally knew Ymirsi. She was the epito example of an ice princess with her stoic expressions and snow white hair. She also was the most powerful ice wielder in the entire celestial realm, which was befitting of her title as the goddess of winter, ice and snow. But despite all this, Ymirsi was a child at heart who loves children.
And no, we werent really close since Liada was more in the seasons of sumr and spring.
Back to our small adventure in the capital, Kai suddenly asked if we could talk in private.
So, uhm theres a Winter Ball tomorrow in the palace. My imperial uncle told I could invite anyone I wanted, and other than that I also have a plus one. Technically its like my partner during the ball. So uh Luna can you be my plus one for tomorrow?
To be honest, I was taken aback at Kais invitation. I figured I wouldnt be attending the ball tomorrow and I should just stay at ho, but Kai invited all of a sudden. I did not have the heart to say no but I was pretty sure attending a ball hosted by the royal family, for the first ti, would also lead to complicated stuff in the future.
-Lets just deal with it when it cos.
You can-
Sure, I would like to be your plus one.
Kai stiffened and looked at . I saw his face go red and when I realized what just happened, I felt my ears rise in temperature too.
Really? Great! Thank you very much! Ill send for a carriage for you tomorrow afternoon!
Uhm yeah. Okay.
-I guess Im coming to the ball.
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