Azphira Tales

Her gaze sharpened as she locked her eyes onto Philoes. [Amille] "You can't accept this either, is that it?" Perhaps...... Philoes disagreed firmly, staring back at her. [Philoes] "The Crown Prince's command is absolute. I merely obey it." She let out a hollow laugh at the mechanical response. He belonged to the Crown Prince completely. The Philoes she knew always behaved this way. He muttered as if offering a word of advice to Amille. [Philoes] "So why did you displease the

As soon as Cassius heard her words, he inspected Hanael's condition. He intended to make his next decision with absolute caution. Just in case. He secretly summoned a mage and urged him to examine Hanael. Though Cassius felt reasonably certain, he maintained his usual detached expression, contrasting with Sierra's visible anxiety and restlessness. It is amazing how he maintains his composure even at a time like this. Every time the mage touched and examined Hanael's feathers,

[Hanael] "Hanael is here!" She stood majestically, but in contrast, her plump hands trembled. Sierra sprang to her feet. [Hanael] "Huh?" She blinked, looking at Sierra. [Hanael] "Why?" [Sierra] "No, Hanael. I told you not to use that power......" [Hanael] "......But it keeps coming out!" Hanael stared at Sierra with wide eyes. In fact, she couldn't control the mana flowing from her hands. She had always controlled her blue water mana perfectly until now...... [Sierra] "Hanael

[Sierra] "This makes absolutely no sense." [Cassius] "Calm down, Sierra." Somehow, she ended up expressing more anger than Cassius, the actual victim. His expression remained terrifyingly still, like a calm lake. Sierra knew her reaction looked ridiculous, but she couldn't help it. Rage consumed her. She vented her frustration once more, ruffling her hair. [Sierra] "How can he just erase all your achievements? Huh?" [Cassius] "......" [Sierra] "There is a limit to discarding

In the end, Cassius canceled all of his appointments for the day. Instead, he searched the mansion to check if other visions existed beyond the teacup. For now, there are absolutely no suspicious circumstances. He didn't carry the butterfly brooch. He didn't sink into sudden sleep or dreams. The present moment stood as clear reality. Yet strangely, the visions no longer appeared in the form of dreams but began to approach his reality. Cassius left the teacup behind and walked

What did that mean? Becoming even more puzzled, Sierra blinked repeatedly. She fought to suppress her bewildered expression and looked around the room. [Sierra] "Fleeing changes absolutely nothing?" But no one answered her. [Sierra] "......" Only her breathing echoed in the silent room. She breathed softly, brushing her hair back. Though usually slow to pick up on things, she knew that the chaotic events surrounding her were strange. Hanael's mana. The paternity test results.

Fortunately, the situation smoothed out easily, thanks to the arrival of the Grand Madam, who visited the doctors' quarters as if performing a daily ritual. Upon hearing that the results of the third paternity test were ready, joy consumed the Grand Madam as she lifted Hanael into her arms. [Hentel] "Your stamina...... is remarkable." Hentel whispered to ther, who deliberately responded with a cold tone. [G. Madam] "It is nothing remarkable, but surely I can hold my own gran

Amille, the Great Archmage and Hanael's mother, muttered with bloodshot eyes wide open. [Amille] "Trust my words and run away immediately." She parted her lips to say more but closed them. In the tense silence, Cassius spoke. [Cassius] "Am I correct in my suspicion?" She adopted a rigid attitude and nodded. [Amille] "Yes. And I can handle everything myself." Cassius set his lips firmly. Despite her words, her eyes looked clouded. Staring into her green eyes, an inner thought

Cassius looked at Sierra. How should he answer her question about whether she could meet the Great Archmage even for a brief moment? In truth, nothing was certain yet. Strictly speaking, the correct response was that it would be practically difficult. Yet, when it came to Sierra, he knew only one answer. [Cassius] "Yes." Nothing was clear yet, but since she requested it, he spoke firmly to emphasize his promise once more. [Cassius] "You can meet her. Just wait a little." [Sie

The Crown Prince shifted his gaze toward Amille. Her poor control over her expression for the past few moments aroused suspicion. [Prince] "Amille." [Amille] "Yes." [Prince] "Is the development of the dark magic circle to kill Duke Ideos still incomplete?" His expression carried its usual malice, but rage broke through. He always wore this face when discussing Duke Ideos. Amille replied quietly. [Amille] "The Duke is a Sword Master. It can't be easy." His face hardened into a

[Ezel] "The Crown Prince is a character who thirsts for power." Sierra crossed her arms, responding with complete indifference to his meaningful words. [Sierra] "Is that so? Watching him today made it clear he is a two-faced madman." Insulting the imperial family invited immediate execution, but what did it matter? She refused to recognize the madman as the Crown Prince any longer. I have no idea how he hid his filthy intentions. To the commoners and lower nobility, the Crown

[Sierra] "How do you know that?" The medium smiled faintly at Sierra's direct question. A strange smile played across the wrinkled face, creating an unexpectedly grim atmosphere. [Medium] "A medium communicates with souls. I know everything." Sierra parted her lips to ask what that meant, but froze. The medium addressed Cassius. [Medium] "What is the item you acquired most recently?" [Cassius] "......" [Medium] "Something sinister resides within that object. Yet, it holds no

Late that night, while everyone slept, Sierra stepped into Cassius' room wearing pajamas over a negligee, creating a rather ridiculous appearance. Propriety forbade an unmarried man and woman from sharing a room. Consequently, she intended to slip into his chamber like a thief. Holding a pillow tightly, Sierra prepared to open her door when the closed window suddenly slid open from the outside. She blinked in surprise, her eyes widening. A slender crescent moon embroidered th

Knowing the Crown Prince acted as the mastermind, Sierra and Cassius launched a proper plan. First, they had to destroy the Guardian doll that fell into the royal's hands. Abel took charge of disposing of the puppet. Preparations proceeded step by step. Abel dressed in servant's clothing, secretly hiding a magical bomb inside his robes for emergencies. To communicate with Sierra or Cassius at any time, he wore a communication tool disguised as an earring. He even stuffed his

Sierra prepared to speak to Abel, but Ezel, who was watching the situation quietly, cut in first. [Ezel] "Since the Princess acted that way....... I suspected the Prince was the culprit to some extent." [Sierra] "You suspected him?" As she prompted him, Ezel rubbed his chin and muttered like he was speaking to himself. [Ezel] "Still, to think the Prince, notorious for being a playboy, would commit murder....... he is absolute trash." Cassius shook his head firmly. [Cassius] "

Both the Crown Prince and the Princess are highly suspicious. Sierra tightened her mental guard. The Princess pressed Cassius once more. [Iliena] "If you will not let them stand unpunished, what do you intend to do, Duke?" Her clear voice pierced the air. [Cassius] "First, I greet Your Imperial Highness. My actions will serve as the answer to your question." His blunt yet dependable voice filled the space. However, their voices didn't reach everyone on the ground floor. Only