"Something bad will happen and affect the whole world." said Akiye.
"Well, let's not talk about this anymore. What will happen will happen anyway." replied Duchess Amberblaze.
"Agreed." replied Akiye shortly.
"Urm.. Excuse me. What is our job here?" asked Lilith impatiently.
"Eager to do something or should I say meet someone?" said the Duchess in a teasing tone.
Lilith didn't reply and only blushed slightly. Everyone knows about her crush on Angus since she never hides her feelings and behavior. Still, she will be embarrassed when someone mentions it directly.
"Honestly, I planned to send all of you to some labor force like guarding the border or something.
"After I read your data, I find it quite wasteful for your talent to do that kind of menial job. I prefer to let those spoiled rotten nobles take care of it." said the Duchess while emphasizing the last part.
The other staff and guards in the room couldn't help but twitch at the last sentence. They know the last sentence is a warning for them. They should work properly if they don't want to send for the menial task.
"I need some time to re-plan for your position with the others. Technically, you are here to work for us. So, we can't just transfer you to another place immediately, especially with your identity as an immigrant. Some procedures need to be done." explained Duchess Amberblaze.
"For now, you should familiarize yourself with human culture while staying in the Fortress. After everything settles down here, we will depart for the capital city in the next few days. My staff will guide you to your room." added the Duchess.
Then, Akiye and Duchess Amberblaze speak more privately while the five girls decide to explore the Fortress and learn about human culture. Since the five girls will stay at the Heart Kingdom for who knows how long, they need to learn how to live and adapt to humans.
Using this opportunity, Lilith decides to drag everyone toward Angus' private training ground. Since the five girls are perceptive, they already know where they are going but choose to be silent about it.
Ever since they are back from that cursed dungeon, Lilith has been talking non-stop about Angus every single time. As their elder sisters, they couldn't help but worry about her. Moreover, they know Angus already has a girlfriend and is faithful to his lover.
Unfortunately, before they reached the private training ground, the guide tried to stop them from moving further.
"Umm… I am sorry. But, that area further is off-limits." replied the guide.
"It's okay. I just want to…." replied Lily.
Before Lilith finishes her sentence, "Wiiii!!" A childish female voice was heard along with the strong wind.
Something fast passes through them and makes everyone stumble from the wind.
"What's that?" asked Ulva in fear.
"That's… I believe it is the mon.. I mean Lady Anna." said the guide.
"That girl?!" replied Lilith before following Anna's direction in a hurry.
"W-Wait!! You can't go there!!" called the guide, but Lilith and the others had already moved towards a private training ground.
Arriving at the training ground, the five female Altras find a few people and two girls sitting on a flying pillow. One of the girls is talking loudly about something.
Most people couldn't understand her speech since it only contained words like Boom Blarr Whoo or sudden laughter. Despite this, a young couple still responds with a warm smile to her.
'It's him!! Oh my god! He looks more charming than before!!' thought Lilith inwardly while rooted in her spot.
Meanwhile, Angus and the others also notice the five girls' sudden intrusion. Since he didn't like people peeking at Jayna when she was training and covered in sweat, none of the guards or Royal Guards dared to approach the training ground.
Therefore, the private training ground could easily be infiltrated. Still, he knows this place is deep inside the Fortress. If an intruder manages to reach this place without getting detected, he doubts an ordinary guard can notice it.
Before Angus and the others could speak, "My apologies, Baron Angus, Fourth Princess, they suddenly ran on their own and reached this location." apologized to the guide in a hurry.
"Don't worry, I actually know them. Besides, they are here to pay a debt." said Angus.
Hearing Angus' words, the five girls couldn't help but twitch.
"Anyway, can you call elder Zeth and his squad to go over here? Just said we are having a mocking battle now. You don't need to worry about those girls. They will not go anywhere." said Angus to the guide.
"Certainly, Baron Angus." replied the guide politely before leaving the training ground.
Despite only having the Baron title, she knows Angus is one of the people she must never offend.
"Mocking Battle?" commented the others.
"Yeah. Since we already test Lily's combat prowess in personal fights, I think it is good to have a group battle. It will also accelerate her body and mind adaptation." replied Angus.
"Agreed. Fighting with more people will make me realize more about my body change." commented Lily.
"Moreover, I hear from Jane most of the Sur Knights are still itching to fight because of the sudden war's end. I think it will be good for them to release some steam. It is also a good experience for everyone." said Angus.
"It seems fun. Can we join too?" asked Tylie excitedly.
"Sure. Since you will work with us, I think you should understand us through some sparring. Although Elder Zeth's squad mainly consists of Berston Race, other soldiers may join them." said Angus.
"Berston? What kind of race is that?" asked Carlyn.
"They are nothing different than humans, just having more resistant bodies." said Angus while explaining briefly.
While they are waiting for Elder Zeth's arrival, "Angus, are you sure about this? We still don't know when or how Lily's power manifested." asked Benjamin from the side while covered in an illusion.
"It will be good if her power manifests now since we are prepared and ready to act anytime. However, I doubt it will be easy to manifest such an Ancient Power.
Based on my experience and the information I know, it takes a lot of triggers for Ancient Power to manifest and affect the user or the surrounding. The more powerful its effect, the harder it manifests." explained Angus.
"Hmm... I just hope nothing happens to Lily." replied Benjamin worriedly.
Hearing this, Angus could only release a sigh. He knows Lily's Ancient Power and his past is a sensitive topic for Benjamin. Whenever Angus tries to ask for this Ancient Power, Benjamin always gives a melancholy, sad reminiscing expression.
'I bet he already knows about Lily Alcataria's Ancient Power when she is still alive. Since Benjamin cannot resist his lust, he may choose to turn a deaf ear to it or more likely, be forced to ignore it.'
'That Lily Alcataria is also a mysterious person. If the story is true, it means Lily Alcataria never hates Benjamin or even feels gratitude for him. *Sigh* What a mess… Welp, none of it matters to me anyway.' thought Angus.
"Angus… Angus… Why is everyone excited in a cursing battle? Big sis said it is bad to bad-mouth the others unless it's dumb dumb bubbles or perverts." said Anna innocently while hugged by Jayna.
"Anna, it's not cursing practice. It's mocking practice. Kind of like group sparring we did in Nirvas." explained Angus patiently.
"Fight? Can Anna and Mira join? Anna is itching to burst some bubbles." said Anna excitedly.
"Nope. No bursting. You and Master Mira just watch from the side." rebuked Angus bluntly.
"Ehhh… Meanie!! Stinky! Dumb Dumb! Hahaha… Angus is Dumb Dumb!! Hahahaha…" laughed Anna while mocking Angus.
Fortunately, Angus was already used to Anna's mischievous taunt and only patted her head gently while taking a deep breath. Lately, he has noticed whenever Anna becomes too naughty and mischievous, he just needs to spoil her more and gently comfort her.
Then, she will behave herself and turn into a good girl. At most, she will become more clingy. Angus didn't mind it since he knew her mind was quite chaotic and messy when she was in child form. He guesses his care and gentle approach affect her mind positively.
It didn't take a long time before Elder Zeth and the squad under him arrived. Like Angus predicted, other knights from other divisions are joining the fun.
Most of them are trying to catch a glance of their beautiful, talented princess, while the others just want to do some action. At first, Angus regrets his choice and feels like going to murder everyone who is trying to look at his girlfriend inappropriately.
After Jayna shows her destructive fire, no one dares to look at her inappropriately and even fear her. Whenever they make eye contact, everyone feels like getting stared at by a dangerous beast.
Fortunately, this incident immediately goes down since Lily takes everyone's attention by fighting with the two seventh faces. While waiting for everyone, Nissa and Tylie decide to fight against Lily.
Because of Altras' shapeshifting trait, Nissa and Tylie can somehow hold against Lily. Still, Lily also is not taking the fight seriously. Otherwise, she could instantly kill the two girls. Her fighting style is more inclined to killing than sparring.
Even her weakest dagger skill is designed to give a killing blow rather than incapacitate her enemy.
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