Azphira Tales

Sierra studied the faces of the performers on the stage one by one. Though discouraged, joy filled them at the chance to showcase their craft. Their spirit sufficed. She didn't expect a flawless performance. Her gaze fixed on the young child standing dead center on the stage. He was barely thirteen, with round blue eyes and golden hair that recalled a baby angel. Sierra smiled with satisfaction as she observed the boy's youthful face. Blue water mana drifted around his body.

Sierra replied, looking at Cassius who acted like a doting fool. [Sierra] "Well...... it is surprising that such rumors spread." [Cassius] "Rumors already spread once before that I was crazy about you. Of course, right now, I want to spread the rumor to every other empire." [Sierra] "Why on earth?" Her voice trembled with anxiety. Realizing her unease, he laughed softly and tapped his fingers against Sierra's lips. [Cassius] "Because those rumors are entirely true." His absol

An expression not matching a genius at all, so to speak....... just a completely foolish look. [Hanael] "I hate monsters! I'm scared!" Surprisingly, it worked. her face turned bright red. Sierra stared at her with a bewildered expression. Hanael parted her lips in absolute fear. Sierra asked back instinctively. [Sierra] "You...... you believe that?" Hanael blinked. [Hanael] "Yes!" [Sierra] "......Why?" At her slow question, Hanael looked surprised and answered boldly. [Hanael

The next afternoon, following their close consultation, Sierra and Cassius launched their operation immediately. Their first target was Felix, the largest doll shop and puppet theater company located in the capital. When they arrived unannounced, a commotion swept through the first floor of the shop over the unexpected visit from the Duke of Ideos and his lover. Every clerk lined up inside the boutique to assist the Duke and Sierra, while the remaining customers filed out the

[Ezel] "Why wear that expression? Ah, you didn't know?" [Sierra] "What are you......" [Ezel] "I had a suspicion. They say the common thread in the Icarus Murder Case is that only children possessing mana vanished." Sierra glared at him. Sensing her wrath despite knowing nothing further, Ezel raised both hands in surrender. [Ezel] "Whoa, hold on. I did absolutely nothing." [Sierra] "......." Unlike the grave expressions worn by Sierra and Cassius, Ezel looked utterly blank. Wh

Ezel sorted through the drawer, pulling out only the high-quality stationery used exclusively by the imperial palace. After neatly arranging the premium paper on the messy desk, dozens of sheets had already piled up. [Ezel] "Let's see......" He muttered to himself, examining the handwriting on the request envelopes. The scripts differed completely, suggesting either a disguise spell or the use of a scribe. However, the wax seal stamped onto the paper remained identical. An X

A few hours later, inside the Princess' palace. [Ezel] "I heard you summoned me, Your Highness." Iliena put on a listless expression and offered him a weak smile. [Iliena] "You are here." Ezel had never seen the Princess in such a state. A wave of suspicion hit him instantly. What is going on? This makes me feel uneasy. He worked in collaboration with Sierra to track the Icarus Murder Case. I even delivered a recording device into Sierra's hands. Remembering Sierra's serious

[Sierra] "First, I will tell you my request." Cassius nodded, studying her serious expression. Since he promised to pluck the stars and the moon, he would surely track down her sister as well. Sierra lowered her voice. [Sierra] "The Great Archmage, Amille." [Cassius] "Yes." He responded affectionately, then furrowed his brow as if an unusual thought struck him. [Cassius] "Did she torment you?" Well, Amille did torment her....... but if Sierra claimed she was tormented now, Ca

Hanael marched diligently. What kind of mister is he? She remembered an ugly mister she encountered in the past when visiting Sierra at a high-end salon—a man with green hair and a vibrant, sun-like complexion. He is different from that mister. A terrifying bloodlust radiated from him, along with the attitude of someone searching for something. She shrank back and tugged on a knight's uniform. [Hanael] "Who are those misters?" The Duke's knights tilted their heads, staring at

To speak honestly, the atmosphere remained pleasant when they first purchased tickets at the booth. [Seller] "Have a wonderful time, ladies and gentlemen." Cassius paid the fare responsibly, and Sierra followed closely behind him with a racing heart. Even when they boarded the carriage-like compartment, anxiety gripped her, but the situation remained manageable. [Seller] "You are our first guests today!" This place looks abandoned. The strange joy radiating from the ticket se

Without making the mischievous Hanael speak, the carriage headed toward Saker Street 1-B. The unpaved road caused the vehicle to rattle repeatedly. However, that brought Sierra no discomfort. The real distress came from Cassius’s knee brushing against her own. Because of this, tension gripped her entire body. At any moment, just like earlier....... Don't think about it, don't think! Casting her gaze downward, she let out a silent sigh. The memory of what happened earlier is d

A small hall on the second floor of the Duke's mansion, right in front of an empty door. Hanael proudly pointed to the entrance at the top of her voice. [Hanael] "Let's go in! This is the first party venue!" Standing beside the child, Sierra pointed out the contradiction in Hanael's words. [Sierra] "The first party venue? Then a second venue exists too?" [Hanael] "Of course!" Following Hanael's lead, Sierra stepped into the Duke's hall with a bewildered expression. Surprising

[Maids] "Wow......!" Naturally, the maids within the Duke's estate heard rumors of Hanael's genius. However, they lacked exact knowledge of her specific abilities. Disclosing extensive information about Hanael raised minor concerns, especially since the doctors of the Hippo Kingdom still verified her traits alongside the paternity test. Most people who know Hanael is a genius probably think she simply possesses high intelligence rather than special mana. After all, not everyo

[Maid A] "If Miss Hanael's observations are correct, they like each other." Hanael tilted her head in confusion as she watched the quietly laughing maid. The maid clearly knew something but refused to share it, sparking instant curiosity. [Hanael] "Why?" [Maid A] "Pardon?" [Hanael] "Why are you so certain?" The maid pulled the corners of her mouth down at Hanael's bold question. She remained silent until Hanael stopped pouting. Fortunately, the maids adored Hanael, yet they e

She quickly pushed his hand away and let out a dry cough in embarrassment. [Sierra] "So, who designed that room?" He hesitated briefly before speaking. [Cassius] "A dragon." Her jaw dropped. Yet he picked up his teacup nonchalantly, as if he had merely mentioned what he ate for lunch. It is completely impossible for Sister to pierce a dragon's magic. No matter how great an Archmage her sister was, she remained human. Dragons commanded ultimate magic that ruled over time and s

[Cassius] "There is no way it is over now." His lips pressed against hers again with deep hunger. His tongue tapped the teeth his fingertips had brushed earlier. No, a real kiss....... A small gasp escaped the panicked Sierra, parting her lips further. Capitalizing on that exact moment, his breath invaded her mouth, tickling the roof of her mouth. Stroking the sensitive skin softly, he entangled her breath. His sheer skill completely overwhelmed Sierra, pulling her deep into