Vincent, you should put your teammate on a leash if its going to lash out like that. You do realize that any misconduct can have your team disqualified.
Everyone was quiet. My eyes were only on the dark green haired young man. Sohow, I could feel sothing about him and I couldnt really explain it.
Andrei, this is between my teammate and her, stay out of this. growled the guy called Vincent.
Im a witness. I know your kingdoms crowned prince has a trashy attitude but I did not expect it would be in this level.
More growls could be heard from the Ferhusto Team but they did not make a move.
Rember that this is not your turf Prince Gerald, so Id like to advise you to not make unnecessary trouble on the duration of your stay. said a familiar voice. I whipped my head to its direction and I could see Senior Leo making his way towards us. The kid has apologized and you have been paid, I think that makes it even, dont you think?
Hey first year! both Freya and I turned our heads to Senior Geralds call. No, just the red-head.
-Seriously? Red-head?
I heard Freya grumble in front of but she just shrugged her shoulders.
What?
Ill see you in the tournants, and Ill crush you.
-Is it wrong for to not feel threatened at all?
Monts later, Senior Gerald left together with his team and the one called Vincent who had a hand on his ear.
-Great, I just gained a target on my back.
Im sorry. I heard the boy say. I crouched to his level and patted his head. Im sorry I caused you trouble.
Its fine. That guy was the one looking for trouble. I replied, trying to soothe him.
Really?
Yes. If you see them again, run away and find okay? So, whats your na?
My na is Ciel! Whats big sisters na?
My na is Luna. Nice to et you Ciel.
Ciel hugged and I just patted his head again, playing with his hair.
Luna! Freya yelled which made Ciel flinch, but I hugged the boy who started shivering again. What was that? Are you seriously pulling sothing right when the G.A. Gas is just around the corner?
If I didnt do sothing, he wouldve hurt this child. I retorted. And Im pretty sure no ones really willing to save the kid apart from since hes an esteed guest here for the gas.
That is enough you two. Lets just be careful from now on. The Grand Academy Gas will be in three days. We have to be ready by then. Senior Leo reminded . Luna, bring the kid ho and then return ho as well.
Yes Senior Leo.
Minutes later, I found myself walking Ciel ho which as I guessed was the slums. He wasnt just a commoner; he was an orphan living in a rundown orphanage at the edge of Azte City.
-I guess even a powerful country like Praiji has its handful of people in the slums as well.
At least the slums here dont look as bad as the one from back ho.
Oh yeah, this one guy went with us; that person with dark-green hair who defended and claid to be a witness. From what I rembered, he was called Andrei li Retoulis, the second prince of the Retoulis Kingdom. He was also the Retoulis Royal Academys team leader. Why he went with to bring Ciel ho, was beyond .
So why did you co with us, Senior Andrei? I asked in a cautious manner.
Pfft!
-Okay, whats his problem?
He suddenly giggled which annoyed . If he wasnt only a prince from another country and was an enemy representative, I wouldve kicked him already.
Why are you laughing? I asked, already irritated.
Sorry. Its just that, youre a very strange person Luna Hysi.
Huh? Whats that supposed to an?
I couldnt explain it myself but he seriously ticked off, and Im usually a cool-headed person.
Its just that, when people find out Im a prince theyd either stay away from to not make angry or get to my good side by doing things for . You on the other hand dont seem to care, which is strange and interesting.
I pursed my lips, stopping myself from retorting.
Was there actually sothing wrong with ? I an, he did say hes a prince. Any normal and sane person would do either of what he just said, but how co I was unaffected.
-Ah, I think I realize it now.
Kai and Peter were close friends of mine and they were both princes. Plus I grew up treating people with high status in society normally and casually; Aunt Zaira, Sebastian, Zach and Senior Leo to na a few.
I sighed ntally. Maybe there really was sothing wrong in .
I faced the prince who was looking at curiously and scoffed. I guess, theres sothing wrong with on that part?
Pfft! I like that Miss Hysi! I really hope we can be friends!
Please dont call Miss Hysi, just call Luna.
Then call Andrei! Forget the title!
Eeeehhh?
-Is this guy serious? I an, sure Im quite close to a few mbers of the imperial family, but I do still give them the necessary respect and curtsy when were in public!
Ah, if youre worried when were in public, you can call with my title. But I dont think it will be necessary really.
I couldnt help but raise an eyebrow.
How so?
We will be facing each other as enemies in the Grand Academy Gas. Titles do not matter in the gas.
True.
Luna, youre interesting. Can we be friends?
-Hes one strange guy isnt he? But
Sure. I held out my hand and shook his. But once were in the events, dont expect to go easy on you.
Of course!
Were here! exclaid Ciels voice which interrupted us.
I turned to the child, who had Vyfal clinging on his head, as he pointed to the building in front of us. Seeing his ho, I couldnt help but feel a twinge of sothing in my chest. I knew the feeling, I felt sorry for the child as well as the orphanage where he lived.
The slums of Azte werent as bad as regular slums, but the condition of the orphanage building was not sothing ideal for a growing kid like Ciel.
-Maybe I should talk to Aunt Zaira about it. She seems to like picking up orphans under her wings.
Thank you for everything Big Sister Luna! Ciel said and hugged again, handing Vyfal while he was at it. Thank you for defending us and coming with us as well, uhm your highness.
You can call Big Brother Andrei, Ciel.
Really?
Of course!
-Seriously this guy. He is a strange one. Asking to be his friend all of a sudden. But I am Aunt Zairas niece, even though were not related by blood, I was taught to scrutinize everything at a very young age.
Or as young as a human could be.
Since Ciel was already out of earshot and we were on our way out of the slums, I took this ti to confront the friendly prince.
Dont get wrong, Im thrilled to have a new friend. But nobody just outright asks you to be their friend without a reason.
So Andrei. I stopped on my tracks in which he stopped as well. Who are you and what do you want from ?
What are you-
Were enemies, and yet you want to be friends with . Thats not really normal.
I suppose. his deanor suddenly changed. From the ball of sunshine that he was, his aura suddenly turned cold and dark. Luna Hysi, do you know the na Hilda Hysi?
I beg your pardon?
How about the term Spirit Ball?
Oh, he was one strange person alright.
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