Ceres

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The amount and purity of her spiritual essences were definitely different from these people. Is it because she transmigrated? She can't probe Old Na and Gil. She also doesn't want to probe other people unnecessarily since it's troublesome. But today, she was given a chance after being holed up for months with Old Na and Gil. And, it is someone that is not much different from her age.

Ceres sat in a table near the bed. She even took out her own tea set and brewed her favorite tea. One can say that even though Old Na has a collection of rare and precious teas all over the world, Ceres only preferred Winterbell. Thus, she always brings Winterbell tea with her.

Quietly sipping the tea, she waited for Lennard to sit up properly. The latter was already awake even before Leonard and Gil left. Truly enough, Lennard sat up when Ceres was drinking her tea. He looked towards Ceres and respectfully bowed.

"Thank you for saving us."

He hasn't fully recovered but the only thing left is the absorption and conversion of spiritual essences.

Ceres only nodded once when she heard him speak.

Lennard stood up and even though he was feeling somewhat dizzy, he forced himself to sit across Ceres.

He was even thinking of drinking tea with her however, there was only one cup on the table and it was Ceres'. She didn't even ask him to have some tea even though he sat across her. Not thinking too much about it, he spoke more words.

"I am Lennard Reynolds, Fay kingdom's crown prince. May I know the name of the one who saved us?"

Because Lennard was more polite than Leonard, Ceres decided to help him with his spiritual essences. Like Leonard, Lennard felt warmth. It was a different kind of warmth; like having to bask in the sun for a long time of being imprisoned in winter. He also felt that the spiritual essences he has are different from the usual. It is rather purer and warmer.

He couldn't help but look at this person in front of him with wide eyes. How can a mere child without spiritual essences be this adept and skilled in spiritual essences?

It only took a few seconds for Ceres to help Lennard. The difference in Lennard's and Leonard's levels is not much. The former has a magic level of 24. Even though it was only a difference of one level, for knowledgeable people, that is quite a difference already. An increase in level as years go by becomes more difficult. However, in Ceres' eyes, someone who wasn't knowledgeable in the first place and someone who was holed up with freaks of this world, this difference is nothing.

The reason she didn't say anything after helping Lennard with his spiritual essence was because she was thinking of a good name to say.

In the end, she still picked her usual...

"Cerio."

Lennard could guess that it was not her real name. Probably, this person doesn't want others to know of his existence.

"Someone really came to assassinate us."

Lennard could only sigh. They were prepared however, not fully prepared. They didn't think that someone from Winsterein kingdom is bold enough to really kill them. Fay kingdom is much bigger than Winsterein kingdom however, the real difference in their kingdom lies with its royal families.

Fay kingdom's royal family is loved by everyone in their kingdom. This reason is because they do not unnecessarily go to war. They are like the Hunts who only yearn for stability and the survival of their people. They would rather choose peace talks and negotiations rather than wage wars. This is also the reason why there is no one who would think of assassinating them from their own kingdom. Moreover, the kingdom's royal family has been loved ever since its establishment which is much older than Winsterein.

"It has been taken care of."

Ceres' words meant that the previous assassin would not make a move on them anymore. She already saw the poison master and is confident that he would not pursue these royal siblings anymore.

"Who is it?"

This time, Ceres turned to look at him and blinked once. Then, she returned to drinking her tea.

Should I tell them that I released that poison master? I definitely want to go to his lair and learn more but killing him would not help me.

Lennard didn't understand what Ceres' was thinking about. But it was clear to him that she didn't want to talk about it anymore as she remained silent.

"We are clearly indebted to you and thus, you will always be welcomed in our kingdom."

Seeing that this person is wearing an adventurer's clothes says that she's with a rogue expert. Thus, one can conclude that she isn't necessarily a Winsterein citizen. If someone talented like this comes to their kingdom, it would only help them further flourish; more so if the person's master is willing to live in their kingdom.

"Your sister woke up."

Ceres sipped her tea and informed Lennard. The latter was surprised and immediately went to the next room. After a few minutes, Lennard walked inside the room he was previously in and a girl with a veil came with him.

When Lennard and Leona were in front of Ceres, Leona respectfully bowed in a princess way and thanked Ceres. Of course, Ceres was still indifferent and only nodded once. Seeing this kind of reaction, Leona was surprised. She knew, based from her brother's story, that this person saved them and naturally, he saw her face. Yet, it didn't matter to this savior.

Lennard still sat across Ceres while Leona sat in the bed. The inn was not a luxurious one and thus, there are only two chairs and the room was not spacious.

Leona kept on stealing glances at Ceres. She was wondering whether her beauty really didn't affect this person.

The room was filled with silence. Lennard, actually, has a lot of questions but he was carefully wording them in his mind.

Leona then, took this silence as an opportunity.

"May I know how old you are?"

Leona has been really curious ever since her brother told him about Ceres. Being able to see this person, she was surprised that what her brother told her was true. Their savior seems to be a young kid barely reaching 15 years of age.

Lennard immediately looked at Leona. He didn't think that his sister would ask such thing. One can say that sometimes, it is better to not ask things because you might not know if it would be offending or not.

Ceres didn't even look at Leona nor answer her question. She, instead, looked towards the door.

Gil and Leonard came in.

"First brother! Little sister!"

Leonard was happy seeing his siblings safe and already moving.

Gil, on the other hand, stood by the door.

Lennard,upon seeing this scenario, can't help but be surprised. He thought that maybeGil was Ceres' master or older brother apprentice. However, seeing how Gil onlystood by the door means that Gil reveres Ceres as someone with high status.Right now, he was confused. Is thisperson in front of him really a nobody in this kingdom or someone with aspecial status? If it is the second one, he wouldn't be able to rope inCeres into their kingdom.-tbc

A/N: Okaaaaaay. The reason I posted chapters today is because I won't be online next week. I might as well give you guys a heads up. :) With that said, thank you very much for reading this story and I hope you enjoyed!

P. S. Lately, I want to go back and fan girl utaites. (I was on hiatus in my other fandoms until I find my true self. Haha!) My ichiban would always be Inaka-san when it comes to voice quality. :) And thus, I was surprised that he did a cover of Interviewer and Summer Rain. Oooh~ My love for him only grows as I hear his voice more and more~ One of my goals in life is to spread my love for him so that he'll gain more fans but sadly, even when I went to Japan and met fellow utaite fan girls... They do not know him. ;A; You might as well picture my heart broken into pieces while I try to put on a smile at that moment. Well, I hope you readers may want to listen to his wonderful and soothing voice! I highly recommend his cover of 'Kimi ga Suki' and HoneyWorks' songs. It's an order! Hahaha!