It was the middle of the night. Kai was inside his bedroom in the academys boys dormitory, looking up at the moon.
Luna the moon. he muttered. In the mories I received, you were the moon that shone in the darkness and the one that led us against the demons. In this tiline, we sohow fell for each other, but among the things the of that future gave is his feelings for sobody else. And right now I afraid I I cant accept your feelings as long as his feelings for that person still lingers. Thats just wrong of .
Kai was really frustrated. He liked Luna, that one was for sure, but his feelings had been pretty ssed up ever since he received the mories of his other self. After all, that person had loved the fallen fox goddess Nyxtriel. He felt like he would be cheating Luna if he accepted her confession.
But I think I hurt her even more with my response. he murmured to himself. Im really an idiot.
"That you are."
While wallowing on his own emotions, he didnt notice a figure enter his room through the open balcony. Once the figure made themselves known, a knife was already pointed at his throat.
I thought I told you to never let your guard down. the figure was Archduchess Celestine. If I was after your life for real, you wouldve been dead.
I apologize for that.
Always be on your guard, I cant lose a good asset like you.
Kai couldnt help but scoff fondly at her words. His imperial uncle was right; the archduchess will always put people to good use.
Anyway, have you apologized to Luna? the archduchess suddenly asked.
Yes. Although I think, I may have hurt her more than I expected.
Its part of growing up. Shes not stupid to wallow on that.
Wasnt she the one who said she couldnt stand any of her charges heartbroken? he wondered but never really spoke it out loud.
Also, have you thought of it? My proposal.
A month after he received the mories of the future of a parallel world, Archduchess Celestine recruited him to join the Dark Palace. He had been given ti to think about it and the day he spoke to Luna was the last day of it.
Yes. I will join the Dark Palace.
The archduchess only smiled. Welco to the Dark Palace, Ao.
Ao? Must be my codena as an agent of the Dark Palace. I never thought the shadow organization guarding Praiji is actually real.
And since youre officially a mber and under my command, I can tell you this; your information about an army of demons moving from the south has been confird. They're estimated to arrive in Azte City in the last day of the Grand Academy Gas.
I see. So the involvent of the Ferhusto Kingdom is indeed-
-True. We have evidence that theyre working with the demons and are the ones responsible for the demon armys approach without us detecting. Good thing you told . The emperor has issued orders to protect the capital and its citizens discreetly. As mbers of the Dark Palace, it is also our duty to support them in the shadows. she smirked. Expect to be used to the fullest, Ao.
Yes, Mistress.
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Im sorry! I yelled while bowing towards my comrades in the G.A. Gas. Im sorry for my attitude this afternoon as well as for acting up! Im also sorry for ssing up the strategies for this afternoons match!
I already steeled myself when I decided Id apologize to Torii and the others. I an, I was pretty stupid during the match, losing control like that because my emotions got the best of . Aunt Zaira, even Elthesia, used to tell that I should always have good control of my emotions. They can be the source of my strength but they can also be the reason of my fall down.
-But then again, Im currently a growing teenager with raging hormones.
If if you do not want in the team anymore, I will withdraw from the team and ask Senior Leo for one of the reserves to fill my spot.
I also readied myself for the worst.
But instead of hearing a scolding or maybe even a hit (especially from Freya), I felt arms envelop and patted my back. I looked up and saw Senior Anastasia who was looking at with a smile.
As powerful as you are, you actually know how realize your mistakes, reflect on it and to apologize. Thats good. she let out a chuckle which really surprised . We already talked among ourselves. If you returned before our next match started and realized your mistakes as well as apologize, we will forgive you. Senior Leo and Professor Tresde also agreed to that.
Really? But I-
Youre an important mber of our team, its not easy to replace you and work with soone else all of a sudden. Senior George said and patted my head.
So? Have you settled what has been troubling you?
I stiffened at that. All of a sudden, I felt an overwhelming pain and sadness on my chest and before I knew it, tears were falling from my eyes.
Yes. And I think I just got rejected.
I heard Senior Anastasia comforting , saying soothing words to calm down. Even Freya and the stone-faced Torii ca closer and started consoling .
HUH? REJECTED YOU? WHO DARES REJECT YOU AND HURT YOUR FEELINGS?! ILL GO AFTER HIM AND CHOP HIS HANDS! Senior Trent suddenly yelled which caught our attention and stopped from crying. He was currently being held back by Senior George and Senior Daniel, stopping him from chopping Kais hands.
-I should never tell him.
I have always known Senior Trent would be a bit protective of since we were the last mbers of the Lyxi Clan and I was supposedly its current queen.
-At least he didnt call your majesty.
Vyfal jumped on my arms and started nuzzling my face.
Im sorry I worried you.
It was a nostalgic feeling, being comforted when Im sad. Ever since I started living in the mortal realm, I had always been tough without a care in my surroundings. I did not have ti for trivial stuff like getting sad and whatnot. I was too focused on making sure I survived and becoming strong so I can face strong enemies.
That night, I fell asleep with Vyfal in my arms and the female mbers of our team on my side.
And for the first ti in years, I dreamt about my previous family; the Fox Clan of Liada. It wasnt the usual nightmares that would plague when I was younger, but a happy and warm mory of my family when they were still alive and we were together.
It was a little hard to nd a broken heart, but I realized that I wasnt actually totally rejected. Senior Anastasia said it was a little an for to wait but I said that I would only wait if my feelings remained the sa. It ant I had the right to move on and be free to love soone else if I got over him.
I think that was a win-win situation to be honest.
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