The Royal Magister 【Harith/Harley】

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HARLEY NUMBER TWO

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Harley and Harith waited in anticipation as Rafaela waved her staff around the other Harley. Meanwhile, Angela was at the angel's side, currently wrapping a bandage around the unconscious boy's hand. Rafaela had no idea that the boy was another version of the Mage Genius, but she explained to them that he had sustained horrible injuries. Some of the wounds he had gotten were fresh, but others were from a long time ago. Hearing this, Harith couldn't help but grimace at the amount of damage this Harley had taken. What did he have to endure to end up like this?

"It's no use," Rafaela said, lowering her staff. She let out an exasperated sigh before gazing at the unconscious boy. "I can't heal him any further. I managed to stop the bleeding, but his injuries won't disappear. He needs time before it can heal on his own."

Harley glanced at his other self sadly. Other Harley was currently laying on the couch, his body outstretched, and his face patched with gauzes. They had changed him into Harley's clothes, and the mage was glad that his other self was out of that bloody outfit. It would take a while to get the blood out, but they would definitely get it cleaned soon.

Harley let out a sigh before looking at Rafaela. "It's okay, Rafaela. Thanks for everything." He then flicked his gaze towards Angela. "You too, Angela."

The mechanical robot lifted her head and smiled. She had just finished bandaging his other self's hand. "No problem!"

"But, you know," Rafaela suddenly said, exhanging glances between Harley and Harith. "If you send him to the infirmary, I can monitor him everyday. His wounds are almost serious, so maybe it would be better if he stays with me?"

Harith sent a look to Harley, and he could see the mage giving a barely visible shake of his head. Inwardly, they both knew that it would be better if Rafaela takes care of the other Harley, but they didn't want him to freak out when he sees other people. They knew that Other Harley wasn't really comfortable with them either, but at least he knew who they were?

"It's okay," Harith said, giving the angel a reassuring grin. "We can take care of him."

"Are you sure?" Rafaela asked. She was looking at the two of them doubtfully, and her tone hinted suspicion when she said, "Oh, and I forgot to ask... where did you two find him?"

Before Harley could even respond, Harith had opened his mouth to answer. "We just found him in some alleyway. He said he recognised Harley before he fell unconscious, so we thought that it would be better if he stays with us. He was pretty frightened when he didn't know where he was."

Rafaela raised a brow.

"Until he saw Harley," Harith added as an afterthought, and he could see the Mage Genius slapping his forehead from the corner of his eye. He was thankful that his voice didn't waver as he continued to lie. "When he saw Harley, he calmed down. That's why we took him to our home."

Angela just listened to his story silently, her eyes blinking as if she was trying to process it. Rafaela, on the other hand, looked like she was deep in thought. Harith became tensed when he noticed that the angel wasn't saying anything, and he almost blurted out whatever crap he could think of. Thank goodness Rafaela broke the silence before he could even open his mouth.

"Oh, I see," Rafaela said, rubbing her chin as she nodded her head in approval. Her wings fluttered steadily from behind her. "Very well. I'll leave him with you. But, if anything, don't hesitate to call me, all right?"