-Princess Sofia (POV) -
The first time I heard that the inside of the city of Rozes was under attack by monsters. I can't believe it.
The City of Rozes was protected by a barrier, so I can't help but taken a back of such an absurd report.
But as the princess and water oracle of Eir-sama. I must carry the responsibility and look for the situation itself.
And what I see... Is utterly horrible. I can only calm myself down and not be shaken by this sight because of my skill.
But...
I can't just appear weak. I need to lead innocent people and those people who can fight the monster that wrecking havoc inside the city.
With my leadership, we manage to evacuated all the people of Rozes in this battlefield and...
The party of Takatsuki Makoto and also with the help of countless knight and adventurer.
We manage to defeat the Giant Monster which is the real threat of this city.
Is what I thought...
Until...
Despair crawl into my skin.
A fear install to all the people nearby, I can only manage to withstand this because of my skill. But even with that, I'm still shaken.
My little brother leo is no different. Even if he have a hero blessing. He is still to young to fight for the Frontline.
But...
When he said he will fight with a resolve, I can't stop him.
I...
I'm only there standing looking at the back of my younger brother worriedly.
And my heart almost stop when a fatal attack of the giant monster almost hit him... But thanks to the former guardian knight mine. Leo didn't sustain a heavy injury.
But...
My little brother is still not safe against the taboo giant monster.
I'm in despair.
I can't do nothing.
My mind was able to regain its clarity because of the man beside me.
I know...
It was foolish...
But...
I can't help but look at him as if... He is the only hope I have.
"Takatsuki Makoto... can you do... something...?"
Takatsuki Makoto look at me with complicated eyes.
Right...
Even for him...
This is simply imposs--
"Princess Sofia! Do you have a magic skill" Takatsuki Makoto asked me calmly as if he find a solution in this despairing situation.
"I haven't done training as a mage, but... I do have Ice Magic Monarch Skill. But I can only use it to protect myself." As he heard my answer he nodded then suddenly...
He grab my hands.
"What are you doing!?"
"I apologize but, I will borrowing your mana from now on."
When he said that...
I feel my Mana was suddenly being suck away...
"Hngh! "
W-what is that... It feels good.
Takatsuki Makoto didn't lie. He cast an ice dragon and attack it to the Giant Taboo. But I don't have a sanity to thibk about that.
Because...
The way he suck my mana feels like I'm being licked. Every part of my body.
It so shameless...
"Ta-Takatsuki Makoto…what in the world was that?" (Sofia)
"I casted magic by synchronizing with you, Princess Sofia… Was it painful?" (Makoto)
It seems he misuderstand something. My feelings is not important right now. What important is protecting the people of Rozes and defeat the Taboo Giant.
"N-No…it was just a bit sudde—" (Sofia)
"Then, I will go for the next." (Makoto)
I didn't even complete my sentence when suddenly... I feel a stronger suction in my mana.
"Eh?" (Sofia)
This time I feel more shameless that I can't help but burning up.
I can't even focus on what is happening around me.
What my focus right now is the man who holding my hand.
My heart begun to throb fast.
".... Haaahhh.... Hhhahh... Hahhha" my breathing become ragged along with it is my heartbeat throbing so fast. I don't know what is happening.
My whole body is in sweat. Even with my skill I can barely maintain my sanity.
"... My body is... Feeling hot... "
"Is it painful? Does it hurt somewhere?" (Makoto)
Him asking me with worry, makes my heart go beat more faster. Seriously what is worng with me?
"N-No…it doesn't hurt, but…" (Sofia)
I response but... When he is looking at me and I look fine he suddenly spoke.
"I will finish it with the next one. I am going full power." (Makoto)
Eh?
"Eh? Wasn't the one of before full power alread—" (Sofia)
Before I can complain...
Surge of mana suddenly sucked away from mw.
If before the feeling is being lick. This time I feel like I'm being suck every part of my body.
It so shameful that I can't help but let out a shameful moan that unfit for the princess and the only water oracle of this country.
I only regain my sanity when the rapid suction of mana was slowly being stop and also hearing the excited voice of Takatsuki Makoto.
"Go! Defeat the Taboo Giant!" (Makoto)
Looking at the scene, even with my skill [Cold Heart] I can also feel the thrill and excitement looking at it.
"U-Uhm…is that Monarch Rank Magic?" (Sofia)
I even asked if it was real, since the magic feels lively. It was indeed look like a phoenix.
"It is thanks to Princess Sofia." (Makoto)
Suddenly Takatsuki Makoto smile at me.
And I feel like my heart who starting to calm down beat more faster.
"O-Oh…Is that so." (Sofia)
I avoid my gaze and look around.
"Looks like it will be able to defeat it soon enough. See?" (Makoto)
When I look at the place where a battle is happening, the Phoenix clawed onto the Giant. Its claws sinking onto its arm and releasing a windy frost that expanded.
The body of the Taboo Giant was slowly freezing and it slowly crawling all the way into his head,until he covered his whole body.
I feel my mana being suck again but this time is rather tame and Takatsuki Makoto cast a spell.
"Water Magic: [Ice Prison]!" (Makoto)
At the end, a giant ice sculpture was made.
The Giant was frozen into a slightly silly pose.
The Ice Phoenix perched on top of it.
It is quite the picturesque sight.
Just like what leo said... Takatsuki Makoto magic was like an art.
"…Was it defeated?" (Sofia)
I asked making sure that it will not wake up again and cause havoc.
"No... But It will stay frozen for seven days, so please deal with it by then"
Hearing that...
I feel a great relief... The people of Rozes is safe now. Seven days was plenty enough to defeat that taboo giant.
But...
His hand who holding into mine was indeed a bit rough... Maybe because he is adventurer.
Wait! What a shameful thing, I'm thinking right now. Get a hold with yourself Sofia.
"Umm... Your hand"
I said hiding my embarrassment.
Takatsuki Makoto realizing that he is still holding my hand,suddenly let it ho and apologize to me refeatedly.
I calm my self for a few seconds and activate my skill to compose myself.
"Everyone, listen! The Taboo Giant has been defeated. The ones who can move, search once again if there's any monsters remaining, and have the citizens evacuate. Adventurers, if possible, I ask for your assistance too." (Sofia)
With my announcement, the Knight and adventurer start moving around.
I turn my gaze secretly to Takatsuki Makoto who speaking to my former guardian knight who protect leo.
But when his gaze will turn to me, I will suddenly evade it like a fool.
What are you doing Sofia!!!? Your a princess and the water goddess oracle of Eir-sama! You must be dignified!
Scolding herself and taking a deep breath... When her heart calm down and having a determination to face him.
She was defeated when he saw his face who starting to look more handsome in his eyes.
Ahh... Mouuu~
My heart is beating crazy again. My skill [Cold Heart] can't even stop it. So she came up with solution.
"Takatsuki Makoto"
I call her with my back facing him.
He was about to response but I cut him off... Like some petty revenge he did back to me back then.
"Thank you very much for just now. I will reward you at a later time." (Sofia)
"No, I didn't really do much…" (Makoto)
He trying to humble his achievements but... There's no way I will do that, and many people of Rozes saw his heroic deeds.
"Let's go." (Sofia)
I said to all the remaining knights and I have to report it into the castle where mother and father is... And with this devastating sight. I have a lot work to do.
When I turn my head around and look at Takatsuki Makoto who giving his jacket to one of his companion.
I feel like my heart suddenly become more colder...
I feel annoyed.
Why is that?
... Hahhh...
I don't know what is happening to me anymore.
It seems like...
What I read to those romance book I hidden.
It seems like...
I find...
My first love.
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Hey Guys! Is there still anyone who read this book?
I'm sorry that I can't do a frequent update. I have a priorities right now like college school and work. So writing is really tough to me. I just have time to write because it is Holiday.
Anyway I don't have a plan dropping this book, even if it takes a year to finish this. I will definitely complete this until I reach the ending!
Well for the fellow fan of this book. I hope you enjoy I write one chapter and one bonus chapter.