Her Trail

5.

The next day, Sir Adalius came again for another lesson. I was left hanging yesterday about the wizards so it is the first thing I asked when we had another tutoring session again inside the library.

"Why are they opposing the Emperor?"

Sir Adalius chuckled.

"Not that issue first, I heard that you gave first aid to the kitchen staff that suddenly fell ill, what did you do?"

I wrinkle my nose because of that. I am curious about the wizards and the aristocrat faction and here he is asking me about those things.

I have no choice but to give an answer.

"He was experiencing a heart attack so I helped him, I just let him sit comfortably so he could rest, I loosen his tight clothing and I tried to calm him down before the help arrived."

He wrote everything I said on his notepad.

"Heart attack? What is it?"

I can't help but frown, but yeah, like what I said, I have no choice but to explain to him everything I know.

"When the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, a heart attack happens. In certain cases, a blockage is the accumulation of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that form plaque in the arteries that feed the heart. A plaque may often burst and form a clot that prevents the flow of blood. The blood flow that is disrupted can injure or kill part of the heart muscle."

I tried to explain as clearly as possible to educate him about it, and he is taking down notes about it, it is important so next time, they will know what to do when something similar happened.

He asked what he asked me when I performed a first aid for asthma a few days ago. He asked about the symptoms, the diagnosis, the treatment, and etcetera. It almost invades our time studying about the things in this world.

Good thing, he said that we will have overtime for today.

"What do you want to know?" he asked because he can sense how eager I am to know more.

He won't imagine how I badly need what he is teaching.

"About the aristocrat faction, tell me more about them."

"Fine, that's easy. There are those who wanted more powers and riches for the aristocrat, and the wizard's tower supports their goal. But of course, we, the emperor's faction opposes that. It will divide society more, and the poor will be at the disadvantage. The emperor is ruthless and cold, but he doesn't want that, even the crown prince speaks against that himself."

Wow. It's good to know that the crown prince is fighting against those who are greedy for riches too. I am curious what is he like suddenly, he must be a very awesome person.

I met a lot of people in my past life, but meeting a prince will be a whole new experience.

"Are the wizards that dangerous to warn me about them, Sir Adalius?" I asked curiously.

He ruffled my hair, smiling.

"Of course, that's why I am telling you this early. They are worse than monsters. They do whatever they want and their spell coupons give them a lot of money too."

Spell coupons? Maybe, I can ask Bella to buy me that sometimes, if it is available somewhere. I am curious what is it like.

"I have a question again!" I raise both of my arms up together with my jolly voice like a real child.

I am not sure if this is suited for w twelve-year-old girl but whatever.

He smiled at my reaction so it's a success!

"Go on, my lady."

"Uhm, does the emperor and his son have like, you know, powers too?"

He nodded and that did not shock me at all. Wow. So cliche, of course, the royal family is better than anyone else.

But I am curious about something once again.

"What about Papa? Older brother?"

He was about to open his mouth when we both heard someone going our way. It was big brother!

"Older brother! I missed you!" I jump off my chair to run towards him, I gave him a tight hug and he hugged me back.

"You listening carefully?" he asked while caressing my hair.

I didn't let go of my arms around his waist as I look up at him.

"Yes, big brother, I am a good student!" I smiled widely.

He reverted his eyes away from me and by its movement, it went towards my tutor, Sir Adalius.

"Can I take her out already?"

"Yes, of course, we exceeded our studying time for an hour and it's my time to go also. See you tomorrow, Lady Elora."

He bowed down before going out of the room and of course, I wave my hand mischievously as a reply.

"Brother, is it our bonding time?" I asked, full of hope.

His ears turned red as he nodded, shy that he was willing to spend time with me.

"Yey! Where are we going?"

My inner self was already celebrating because this was a good time to catch his heart!

But gosh...

Why are we in the training area? There were swords around, and knights are dueling against each other.

Is this a bond he is talking about?

Did I do something wrong? Maybe he is going to duel with me and I will get accidentally killed, and the reason for my death is stupidness in handling swords.

I faked a smile when the knights noticed my presence. They all stop and went to our side. They bow down first before trying to go near me.

"H-Hi, Lady Elora, you look lovely in your dress!" one of the knights praised me.

I smiled at him and thank him. I look up at my brother just beside me, but he is talking to the knight that I am always seeing together with Father. He is like the most trusted here, or he must be the Head Knight.

My attention was caught when I heard some of the Knights whispering to each other.

"s**t, she's so cute, like a doll."

"Shut up, young master Memphis will hear you."

"Don't deny it, our young lady is really cute, and she looks fluffy and smooth."

"You creepy s**t, I know she's cute, why does it felt like you are describing a puppy?"

My face fell at that realization. Why is everyone comparing me to an animal? I am cute and it should just end there!

The face I have now is very beautiful that I am not even sure if it's real, I can't believe they are just comparing me to an animal. I remember father doing that every single time we were together!

I pouted, sulking beside my busy brother.

One of Knight tried to approach me again, he crouched in front of me so that we can talk on the same level. He was also handsome that which did not shock me anymore.

"Hi, I am Carl, I am one of the White Dragon's Knight."

He offered his hand for a handshake, I saw how his ears turned bright pink as I accepted that.

"I want to fight him, he is so lucky to touch the young lady's hand!"

"Yeah, we should duel with him later, that traitor!"

I can't help but giggle at their cute exchange of words.

"Nice meeting you, Sir Carl."

The others roar in dismay when I mentioned his name and it made me giggle even louder to the point that it reached my brother's ears.

When I look up at him, he was already eyeing me together with the beautiful knight he was with.

"Are they bothering you?" asked the beautiful knight.

I heard the groans of the knights around us so I immediately shake my head as a "no" to brighten up their mood.

"Brother, why did you bring me here? You are going to teach me?" I asked expectantly.

He shook his head, "No. You are too young, you are here to watch me on my training."

I swear, I almost put up a meme face, good thing I was able to control myself.

What is he some exciting entertainment? Aaah. For sure this will bore me to death.

"This is Sir Betram, he will stay with you while you were watching? Stay here, alright?"

I nodded my head, my pout is slowly slowing.

Sir Betram place two chairs but I can see the distance between them from each other. Do I smell? Why is he so far? How can I talk to him? This will bore me!

But...

Yeah...

WHAT THE FREAK!

It didn't bore me at all! Instead, it will give me a heart frigging attack. I am so scared for my brother's life! Whenever the sword of his opponents goes near his body, I can't help but scream and close my eyes.

It almost moistens the side of my eyes because of fear. The sharp blade and the sound it makes are really scary!

I didn't witness an intense fight in my whole life that why it is really new to me, and I am feeling so scared that it might harm him or the other. This isn't just for me.

I sob quietly while my eyes are away from their duel, but the sound of clanging is still ringing in both of my ears.

I felt someone held my two little hands do I look in front. Sir Betram, even though he looks cold, tried to console me.

"Are you scared? Do you want me to stop them?"

I shake my head, sobbing.

"N-No, Sir Betram, I w-will just disturb brothers training..."

He shakes his head while gripping my hands a little tighter.

"Of course not, I can stop them immediately, but if you don't want to, I will bring you out of here."

I shake my head repeatedly.

"Brother wants me to watch him but I am so scared he might get hurt..."

My sobs escaped my lips again. It caught the attention of the few knights who are already done with their training. When I look at them, they are obviously trying their best not to look.

I focus my eyes on Sir Betram again.

"Do you want me to carry you?" he is hesitating, given by his body language, but he still managed to ask.

I nodded my head to permit him.

He held me softly to carry me, and he is shaking a bit indicating his nervousness.

A moment later, he relaxes, and I yawn on his shoulder because of the comfortable warmth. Minutes later, my consciousness was taken away. I fell asleep in his arms.

When I wake up, my eyes are still closed but the noises around me are very clear. I can feel the familiar warmth and smell, and this is not Sir Betram. How did I fall on my father's hands?

And what time is it? The noises around me say that we are still in the training area for the knights and it looks like brother and father are talking, I also heard Sir Betram's voice.

"The young lady was crying and she was scared on the young master's duel so I tried to comfort her. She must be scared of young master getting hurt."

I can feel Father's body stiffen as if he is mad about something.

"Memphis Kingsley!" I was shocked when Father said brother's name so loudly.

"Don't shout, old man! You will wake her up!"

"You are shouting as well," this time Father's voice is not as loud as a while ago but it is heavy.

I can't help but grimace for both of them. They are so much alike that their pride is also at the same level.

"Memphis Kingsley, why did you bring her here? Your sister is too young for these."

I heard older brother sighed.

"I know old man, don't step on my conscience over and over again. I am also regretting it, I scared her."

"Apologize to her when she wakes up, and no bonding time for the both of you for the meantime."

Father walks away carrying me but of course, my brother won't allow what he just heard. I knew it.

"You think you can have her all you want? I will bond with her, I'll pretend I did not hear that."

My Father stopped for a bit but he continued walking without saying anything. I can hear him sigh in the middle of walking while caressing my back.

Moments later, I heard a noise from Bella and Shane, it looks like we are already in my room. Papa lay me down to bed and he kissed my forehead before leaving my room.

That gave smile to my lips.