" *cough* *cough* *cough*" Gerwitz coughed continuously.

"You want some water?" I asked and passed him a glass.

"*cough* W-Where did you say you wanted to go??" He asked while clearing his throat.

"I want to go to Freunder Kingdom." I deadpanned.

"B-But you do know there is an infestation of demons there right?? It's dangerous for you to go there!"

"Gerwitz is right, Euphie. We don't want to see you get hurt." Emeline said in hopes to convince me.

"Are you sure you want to go there, sister Euphie?" Nathalia worried.

"Mn! I agree, it's too unsafe there!" Nathaniel complained.

"I know the risks of going there but I must. If there is an infestation then that's more of a reason to head there myself. The High Priestess can't just handle all that on her own, divine blessing can only do much for this world. Especially to the demons."

I'd know, Astorazel is a God himself so for sure he'd added some sort of resistance towards it to his demons. It pains me to see families get affected because of his wickedness. Just why did he have to be this way..If only they were still alive then he wouldn't- *sigh*

Gerwitz finally gave in and allowed me to head to Freunder Kingdom..only on one condition though.

"Is your cloak secured?" Brother Seisyll raised a brow.'

"Tight and secured!" I was assured by tugging the cloak on my head.

" Do you have enough supplies for the appearance-changing potion?"

"I have 500 in the spacial ring you gave me.."

"Not enough, anyway, are double S with you?"

'Euphemia-sama, please tell Seisyll-sama to stop calling us double S please?' Styrmir narrowed his eyes at him.

"*ehem* Yes, they both are." I suppressed a laugh.

"*sigh* Please call us when you get there, I don't want to see my sister getting hurt.." He patted my head.

"Of course, I will. See you in a few weeks brother." I hugged him.

"*sulks* We don't get a hug?" Nathaniel pouted.

"Unfair~" Nathalia sulked.

"Oh come here you two." I laughed and hugged them both as well.

And there I embarked on my journey to the Freunder Kingdom. The Demons made a huge impact on the land, it's harder to keep the grass green for the past year. The Forestry is being destroyed by their nests and the wild animals are being hunted down by them.

Families losing their loved ones, Soldiers having to be put upfront to protect the people of their kingdoms..it's just horrible.

I've witnessed worse years ago and I never want that to happen again. Not ever.

I lay down on the carriage and drifted off to sleep. It'll be a while till we get to the ship so while I wait, I'll rest.

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*knock knock*

"Milady, we are here." Oliver said as he knocked on the carriage door.

Oliver, Ashton, Filo, and Aine stayed with me even until I went to the Crestbreeze's. Right now, Oliver and Aine are with me while Ashton and Filo remained on the estate.

I stretched my arms and stepped down from the carriage. I stared at the grandiose of the ship I was about to board. The durability of ships and any transportation device has been increased and modified for the safety of its passengers.

No one knows when a demon might show up out of nowhere that is why there are many watchtowers to guard the land areas.

Aine caught up with me and straightened my hood to my head with a smile. I was escorted by two knights, Oliver, and Aine.

I boarded the ship and after a little while, we started to sail. I gazed off from the railings of the ship, out towards the land where spent 2 years of my life here.

I had nothing better to do so I pranced around the ship. I saw 3 noble girls who were triplets from Regalshard Academy in the Mistbloof Kingdom, casually playing a card game which I played along.

They were heading to Freunder to meet their parents.

"I'm Catiliana, my sisters Catellya, and Cathelena. We're from the Brimstone Countdom of Freunder Kingdom." She smiled.

"I'm *ehem* Euphie Crestbreeze from the house of Marquis Crestbreeze." I introduced myself.

"Oh my, I have always wanted to meet you! We're quite lucky today aren't we?" She genuinely said.

We had an idle chat about our academy life and what we plan on doing in the Freunder Kingdom. I obviously didn't tell them the truth but it was an entertaining time to talk with them. They invited me for tea at their residence which I politely declined since I will only be staying for a short moment. We exchanged contacts and continued on,

It took a week just to get to Freunder Kingdom. We would have traveled using the flying carriage if it weren't for the Wyverns we would encounter while heading there.

The whole week of sailing, I got to know them better and found out that their parents didn't know they were stopping by for a visit. I don't think it's quite safe for them to do that, especially under the current situation but they reassured me that they brought enough knights and they were mages themselves.

"Looks like this will be the last day before we part." Catellya smiled sadly.

"Euphie-sama, whenever you have free time please do visit us!" Cathelena held my hands with a sparkle in her eyes.

"Of course, I will and you are more than welcome to visit me as well." I said with a smile.

'though you might be a little shocked by how different my appearance would be..'

I have scarlet hair and purple pupils, my face shape is different as well from the rest of my bodily structure. I'm currently back to my height when I first came here.

"I hope we will meet again, It was such a gre-" I cut Catiliana off by tugging her down.

"Get down!" I yelled out loud. Everyone was taken aback but I used a little of my magic to make them bend and crouch on the floor.

Their curiosity was answered when the emergency bell rang and then a group of demon Wyverns passed by. If it weren't for the fact I placed a prior concealment spell on the ship, the chances of them attacking would be higher.

Thankfully, they just passed by.

"T-Thank you, Euphie-sama." She stuttered.

I patted her head and assisted her up, then we finally reached the pier. But when we arrived, it was not any better. Since we were only at the border of the Kingdom, it was inevitable for us to encounter..demons.

The first thing we were met with was the border knights that were on guard. They made us follow the emergency protocol and tried to evacuate us to safety.

'The stench of the impure.' Siva scrunched his nose in disgust.

To be Continued. . . .



Name: Gerwitz Leopoldo Crestbreeze

Title: Marquis of the house Crestbreeze in the Kingdom of Neredas.

Age: 52

Height: 6 ft 5



Name: Emeline Olivette Crestbreeze

Title: Marchioness of the house Crestbreeze in the Kingdom of Neredas.

Age: 45

Height: 5 ft 7 1/2



Name: Seisyll Angus Ragnall-Crestbreeze

Title: Heir of the house of the Marquis Crestbreeze and Secretary of the Headmaster

Age: 25

Height: 6 ft 4 1/2



Name: Nathalia Ethalind Attwood-Crestbreeze

Title: Adoptive daughter of Marquis Creestbreeze and Daughter of late Count Attwood.

Age: 11

Height: 5 ft 2



Name: Nathaniel Ethinald Attwood-Crestbreeze

Title: Adoptive son of Marquis Creestbreeze and Son and Heir of late Count Attwood.

Age: 11

Height: 5 ft 5