I was stunned by the sudden change in subject.
"Why?"
"...You want to go too. It's near Meridy..."
Alas, Meridy...
However, when I saw Meridy reduced to ashes with my own eyes, it only hurt my heart.
Of course, I shouldn't show up there.
I grinned at Shion.
"I'll go to Meridy when I grow up. When I grow as big as my brother Caliph."
Shion frowned.
"You're a woman, so you can't grow as big as Caliph..."
You're a man, but you can't grow up.
I swallowed the words that Shion would be sad in my throat.
"I said his age, you idiot."
Then Shion laughed like a fool.
"Actually, I understand."
Then he stroked my head with his small palm.
"You're much smaller than me. Why are you so mature? It's no wonder my father or eldest brother likes you."
"It's not like an adult. It's not that it's particularly pretty about me."
When I replied with a frown, Shion shook his head.
"Is that so? But..."
"I really don't want to go to the royal family. If I go there and someone recognizes me, I'll never come back. Do you want that?"
Shion shook his head, tired of turning blue this time.
"Well, I didn't think so. Garcia also changed her hair color... I'll never talk about the foyal family again, so don't say such scary things, Liana."
He's weak-hearted.
I smiled and looked up at Shion.
"Don't forget to go to the royal family and act like Halias."
This time, Shion gathered his eyebrows.
"Do you know what you said just now?"
"Did I do that?"
I grabbed my stomach and laughed for a long time.
It seems that I even changed my tone of voice while training with Caliph.
***
A few days later, Shion was riding on the horse of the vice-captain of the Templars with a grin.
I have been practicing pony riding for a while now, but I don't think I can run long distances yet.
"Please stay healthy. Take care of yourself, Shion."
After Caliph greeted him, I also grabbed the hem of my dress and bowed my head politely.
"Come on, Dad."
When I showed him that the tuition was not worth it Alseid smiled brightly.
"I ask for Halias."
"Yes, Dad."
Three or four crows were flying over Shion's head as he waved excitedly.
"The crow always follows me."
As I watched them leave, I muttered to myself, and Caliph replied.
"They are intelligent animals, so they are very useful. If the weather suddenly changes or the enemy digs a trap, they will notice it faster than the sentinels."
"Uh-huh."
I nodded and asked Caliph back.
"Do you like animals? Would you like to tame one of your crows, too?"
Alas...
It was then that I realized the purpose of Theodore's previous tour of the crow's room.
I looked up at Caliph, shaking my head slowly.
"It's a bird.... It's not that good."
He smiled and affirmed softly.
"Me too."
Yes?
There are so many birds in Halias, but it's not very good, and when Caliph whispered like a secret, my eyes widened at the unexpected words.
"Actually, as the eldest son, I have to inherit Kai... He doesn't seem to follow me well. If Kai continues to reject me like this, I think Theo will have to inherit the family bird."
"He doesn't like delicious food."
Although he gave genuine advice, Caliph burst into laughter.
"Kai is not a stupid bird that is loyal to feed, Liana."
"I stroke his head."
"...I want to, but the only one who can touch Kai's body is still my father."
Was he such a picky child?
I shrugged my shoulders, a little upset, and Caliph laughed again.
He hugged me as lightly as a pillow and continued talking.
"It is said that there used to be four properties of magic on this continent."
"Not two?"
When I asked him about pyromancy and royal alchemy, he laughed heartily.
"Well, even earlier... There were four of them much earlier. Among them, the one in our northern region was called summoning. Maybe that's why we still have a lot of animals in Halias and get along with them."
After all, if you look at Theodore, he is not friendly with animals.
It's hard to remember all the types of abandoned animals he picked up.
"If brother Theo inherits Kai, will he be? Do you feel bad?"
Caliph paused, a little surprised, and brushed my hair
"No way. Of the privileges I enjoy as the eldest son, Kai is very small. I am worthless to Theo and Shion. To you, too."
I opened my shoulders and responded to the subject that was held by Caliph.
"Don't worry about me, because when I grow up as much as my brother. I'll get Meridy back."
He giggled honestly.
"That's very reassuring, baby."
"I'm not a baby anymore. I'm four years old. I'm also very tall."
Caliph kissed me slightly on the forehead.
Then he retorted to me as if he were making fun of me.
"That's right, baby. You have grown a lot. I don't know if I can hug you next year."
...I'd rather say I'm still small.
***
It must have been about two days since Alseid and Shion left.
In the evening, when the sky was dyed red, the sound of horses' hooves echoed in the distance.
I was looking up the ancient magic I had heard from Califh in the library, and when I heard the sound, I quickly ran to my room.
There was no place like my room to run around the bed and look out the window.
Just as I was checking the crest with the rider running in front, a knight shouted.
"Theodore Michael Haliath is back!"
Ugh, it's Theo.
As I ran out into the hallway, I ran straight into Caliph.
He reached out to me with a sullen face.
"Are you going to pick up Theodore?"
"Yes! yes!"
He shook his head and laughed.
"I envy you to see such a warm welcome every time he comes. I have to go somewhere."
My brother, who went to the North Wall, has only returned after two months. Are you jealous now?
I was angry, but in fact, no one in this family was very worried about Theodore.
You know... He's indeed the ghost of Halias, but I think there's still a corner of him that worries about him...
However, the task of satisfying Caliph becomes even more important when Alseid is away.
I quickly hugged his thigh.
"No. Don't go, brother."
A calm laugh poured out from above my head.
"I can't leave Liana behind."
Then he lifted me up and hugged me again.
'If I'm not exercising enough, it's all because of Caliph.'
Even though I thought so, I hugged his neck tightly and clung to him like a leech.
Well, if this guy feels good, Theo will be less restrained.
However, after going out to the garden, I couldn't help but look at Theodore's group returning.
"Theodore."
Caliph's voice was unpleasant for anyone to hear.
Theodore scratched his hair hesitantly.
'Ugh...'
I frowned as I stared at her silver hair, which was flying dust.
What happened to Halias's silver hair, which is as beautiful as the stars in the night sky?
It's the first time I've seen such dirty silver hair in my life.
Thanks to this, my plan to get rid of Caliph and run to Theo was completely revised.
"Theo... What are you doing? Come here?"
Instead of asking what they are, I barely changed the question, and Theodore cleverly avoided answering.
"Oh, on the north wall. There are many things to keep in mind, so stop if you don't mind. I'll wash it up for now."
"That's a very appropriate idea."
Caliph glared at the Templars with moderate sarcasm.
I gave the general manager a slight chin, and he approached me with a bang.
"Aaron, the report on the reconnaissance of the North Face will be submitted by the day after tomorrow."
"That... The second master said it was written."
Aaron looked at Theodore's back and retorted to him. But quickly changed his attitude at Caliph's fierce gaze.
"Yes, my lord..."
Caliph ordered in a harsh voice.
"His Excellency is absent. However, before moving to their places, they all have the appropriate clothing for the Templars."
"Yes, yes, thank you, my lord."
The uniforms of the Templars, which were originally blue, were covered in dust and difficult to recognize, and Aaron's beautifully curly hair had become raven.
He smiles brightly when he looks at me, and for some reason, I want to cover my nose.
"Dirty. Aaron..."
I muttered in despair, but I wonder if the leader smiles even brighter.
"My lord, have you heard? Baby knows my name!"
That's not the point now. Aaron Eckert...
But before I could say anything, Caliph shot.
"Really? What was the name of the leader?"
...While I just sang it.
"Oh, no. My lord!"
Aaron reached out, and Caliph quickly took a step back.
"I'm not really curious, so I'll go wash it."
Aaron cried at the face that seemed to be touching someone with those dirty hands, but this time, I sympathized with Caliph very much.
What the hell do you do on the north wall to make everyone so dirty and smelly!
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