Seraphiel? Do you have any information regarding this Code's capabilities, Irene?
{Negative. Code waves are detectable, so, it was possible to determine the Code. However, not enough data has been analyzed for more information.}
Right. What about this feeling of emptiness I just had a mont ago? So invasive energy escaped from Siesta, I'm sure of it.
{Affirmative. The energy is currently being assimilated.}
Oh? It seems like my Code doesn't get rid of everything that invades, but keeps so for analysis. This might co in handy soti in the future in a way or another.
"Uhm" a groan results in my focus to shift back to reality and observe Siesta as she gradually opens her eyes.
She is a little confused as she looks around a little before setting her eyes on .
"Master?" she mutters.
Damn it. From the way she called just now, she either hasn't received any mories of the past or hasn't known before.
"Siesta, do you rember anything?" I ask her ambiguously.
"Uh" she voices a little nervously before giving a short recounting of how she t and why we are in this Platform.
As I thought, she hasn't received any mories from any past.
Irene, wasn't she supposed to have rembered parts of the past for her Core to form?
{Negative. Father's case is a special one. Others don't necessarily have to go through with the sa procedure as Father.}
If only I knew what the heck happened in the past
Those visions are revealing bits of it to , but I still have no idea what was it that gave the uneasy feeling when Tiamat said that she saw my past.
I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.
Shaking my head, I push those thoughts to one corner of my mind as I settle my sight on Siesta's face.
Reaching my arm out, I gently stroke her cheek and say,
"Siesta, see if you can feel any kind of power within you. It should be sowhat simple to the powers I use."
In response to my words, Siesta dons a serious expression as she closes her eyes.
After a few monts, I feel uncanny energy leaving her body. What's strange is the aura seems to be brimming with purity.
For so reason, the closer I am to the energy, the more uneasy I feel. It just makes wonder how powerful is she.
"Siesta, try to use your power," I state.
"Okay," she responds before raising her arm.
The next mont, all the energy she had released gets 'sucked' back in and gets channeled to the center of her palm before being abruptly released a few seconds later.
This ultimately results in an energy wave to encompass and the whole room before simply dissipating.
Having prepared for the worst, this outco throws into a stupor.
What just happened?
Not a single thing in this room was destroyed or affected in any aningful way. Did she fail in using her power?
Suddenly, I realize sothing. My clothes which had gotten a little ssy from the fight with Guiche are clean.
Back when I woke up, I didn't bother clearing off the soil attached to it due to my hastiness, yet, here it is right now, looking as good as new.
Don't tell
Having my doubts, I do a quick scan of the room, and as I expected, it's spotless.
I am aware that the cleanliness of this room is being maintained by the maids, but this is too much.
Siesta's powers are related to cleaning?
As much as it suits her status as my maid, it's unbelievable for a Code's power to be sothing like this. How could cleaning even be useful in battle, it-
My thoughts suddenly co to a halt as I realize sothing. There is always more to powers and abilities than what one would usually expect.
The perfect example of this would be my Plunder.
When I first arrived in Project Charlotte, I deed it to be nothing more than a five-second possession ability.
Even so, what other applications of 'cleaning' are there?
There is one thod to find out.
Clenching my hand, I throw a punch toward Siesta's face at a speed that no ordinary human will be able to perceive.
The plan is simply to see if Siesta will unconsciously use her Code to protect herself or not.
Naturally, I won't be really punching her. I will cancel out all the vectors to do absolutely no damage.
As these thoughts swirl within my mind, a wave of energy suddenly invades my body as the feeling of emptiness I felt before returns.
The mont I regain my clarity, I realize that not only is my arm down, but I had forgotten what I just wanted to a few seconds ago.
What the heck?
I glance at Siesta, only to find her examining her hands with intrigue all over her face.
Just now It almost felt like my intentions were erased. Is that an application of her Code? Erasing intentions?
Feeling slight movent, on my left hand, I move my sleeve away to reveal a dazed Aurora. I stroke her small head a little before shifting my focus back to Siesta.
As I'm about to inquire more about her power, I hear a knock on the door.
Using Clairvoyance, I find a brown-haired man. His face is firm, and his nose is sharp. There is a long scar on his face, from his right eye to his left cheek.
It's quite obvious that the man is a soldier, however, from the way he's carrying himself and the aura he seems to be giving away, he's no ordinary soldier.
Taking this chance, I examine our appearance before saying,
"Enter."
The man directly opens the door and walks forward until he's only two ters away from .
Then, he kneels on the ground and says in a firm tone,
"General Godeffroy Boffrand at your service."
"What has brought you here, Godeffroy?"
"Your Honor, the ti for crowning is near. The people have been waiting for this day for a long ti," he responds stiffly.
"Is that so?" I simply respond while thinking of what he said.
I'm quite surprised by this, as I thought that there would be much more work to do before the people accepted .
It seems like I have undermined the severity of the distrust that was ford for the nobles and the people's belief in the royal family.
From the looks of it, this place had been ruled well before the Reconquista ruined it all.
"Is there anything else?" I inquire.
"Yes," he responds before saying, "We hope that Your Honor graces us with your presence at the council room."
Hm?
"Who are you referring to by saying 'we', and what is your reason for this?"
"The other generals would like to discuss the state of Albion with Your Honor in person."
Good. This man's attitude is rather likable. He simply says what needs to be said while leaving out what normally would've been the normal 'etiquette'.
This is much more preferable than ti being wasted on a 'noble' greeting.
"I suppose, I'll do that then," I respond to his words.
After all, I need to find out the state of affairs in my own kingdom if I were to rise to the throne, no?
I turn around to face Siesta and say,
"Siesta, rest for now. I will be back soon."
Once she gives her affirmation, I turn around and begin walking out of the room alongside Godeffroy.
---
As Godeffroy and I are on our way to the council room, we run into Krul, Yuno, Saturnus, Gabriel, and Aruru.
The five of them were examining so kind of crystal orb that was releasing energy similar to the crystals that were present in the machine we destroyed.
Aruru directly runs over and jumps into my embrace while exclaiming,
"Father!"
It seems like they're not going to follow the pretense of them being my maids now that we are no longer in the academy.
Well, this is better anyway.
However, there is a certain soone who doesn't seem to think the sa way I do.
"Your Honor," Godeffroy voices with disbelief, "is she"
Despite him not finishing his words, I know full well what he wants to ask, so I nod my head and say,
"Indeed. This lass is my daughter."
Godeffroy's gets a little unnatural before he takes in a deep breath and says,
"I hope that Your Honor keeps this a secret for a while."
In response to his worries, I wave my hand in front of and say dismissively,
"Of course, of course. I won't risk the stability of the kingdom in any way."
Seemingly satisfied with my response, Godeffroy nods once before continuing to lead the way to the council room.
The girls decide that they want to accompany , as they have nothing better to do anyway.
Naturally, I'm not against it. Not only do I have no reason to do so, but it could be useful for them to learn more about this kingdom.
Soon, all of us reach the council room.
Godeffroy stands to the side and waits for to enter the room.
Letting out a sigh, I walk forward and open the door.
What ets my sight is the back of a red-haired woman who seems to be pissed off.
"You are all worthless to doubt His Highness's capabilities! You deserve to die!", exclaims the woman before drawing a sword out of its sheathe which was attached to her hips.
"Calm down, General Yvonne! You know full that wasn't our intention!" a bulky black-haired man exclaims in response to her words.
"What else could it be other than that?!" Yvonne exclaims aggressively.
As the man is about to respond to her words, he notices my presence, which sends him into a stupor.
"What, you don't have anything else to-" Yvonne continues before eventually realizing that the man isn't looking at her.
"What are you looking at?" she says before turning around setting her sight on .
Her expression shifts from annoyance and dissatisfaction to pure shock as a nervous voice escapes her lips,
"Your Highness!"
Hah~ It seems like my brain will not be getting much peace anyti soon
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