Zeeta and the Wizarding World
The Reflected Face of Aurora from the Princess

The kingdom of Aurora, thirty minutes after the departure of the expedition force consisting of the combined Crescent Void, one of the princesses of her kingdom, as well as three Elves, was the arrival of an uninvited guest who came from Seiryuu.

The transparent dome, with an octagonal pattern on the entire dome, suddenly appeared to protect the kingdom. The dome also reads Rune Elhaz. That meant, there was a huge attack that forced his rune to activate.

...Rune Elhaz's...

The attack took place at the eastern gate, where it was controlled by Count Porte Ophenlis VIII. Locals there immediately scattered in panic, hearing and seeing the explosive power is very large.

Porte, who was at his residence, also came out, seeing what happened. As soon as he came out, a soldier reported to him.

“Pak!” exclaims The Soldier, “enemies number two and not Phantasmal.”

“What?” Porte. “Do they use magic?”

“Ka-we don't know exactly, but they only use empty hands.”

Porte immediately caught who this uninvited guest was. “Have you reported on the palace?”

“Already. Grand Duke Albert has dropped help!”

But right after the Soldier said it, the explosions happened in a row even though the power was not as great as before.

“Your command, Sir?”

“My daughter is on a mission concerned with these people...,” Inner Porte, “besides, I have also heard the news that Princess Zeeta is also interrogating their Crown Prince who infiltrated blatantly.

“Lantas, is their goal just the Crown Prince? If this impromptu attack was aimed at him, then..”.

Just wanting to reveal his orders, Porte sees Zeeta, Ashley, and a man flying towards the east gate. Feeling that something was wrong, his orders changed. “Standby and keep safe distance with target. Wait for the follow-up command from Princess.”

“Siap, carry out!” The Soldier immediately spread Porte's orders to his comrades.

“I'll catch up with the Princess, you guys protect the citizens. No need Maze Cremlyn.”

“Ready, Sir!”

......................

Zeeta, Ashley, and Arata—The Crown Prince of the Seiryuu Empire, arrived at the scene of the crime. They saw several wounded soldiers, some were killed with explosive wounds and black stains on his body. Zeeta sees Arata frowning, then follows the eyes, and finds two human figures reported to Albert.

“Do you know them?” ask Zeeta.

“Ya, I know him,” replied Arata, “but...” He then went down to both.

When Arata came down to the two humans from the empire, Nanashi and Asuka, they were shocked. “Ya-Your Highness..?!” they immediately bent their knees. “We didn't expect you to be here..”.

“I didn't expect you to come here either.

“Then, on whose order are you doing this?”

Nanashi and Asuka stared at each other. Then, Nanashi, the yellow-haired man with a red cloth tied around his forehead, answered Arata's question. “We have come at the behest of Zero, Your Majesty.

“If you don't mind, can we also know your destination is here?”

“Hm. My father, kah....

“I'm on my own business here.

“Then, does my father allow me to know what his orders are to you?”

“Of course. You are the son of his pride, there is no way he can hide anything from you.

“We were ordered to invade Aurora. He said, this kingdom is the biggest threat to the greatness of Seiryuu.”

“Invading? Just with the two of you?”

“Ya!” Nanashi answered with enthusiasm. “We can definitely penetrate Aurora, but .. the defense dome we can not penetrate somehow strong we muster ki. Just relax, Your Majesty, the name Seiryuu will definitely be fragrant by us!”

“So...”.

Nanashi felt that there was something strange about the reply of his Crown Prince. He frowned and looked back and forth in the direction from which Arata came and the expression he gave at this time. “Hei, Fat!” call him to Asuka, “be prepared. Position ten!”

Asuka was surprised to hear it, but since it came from Nanashi, she immediately moved.

Both gave different horses. Asuka, not only riding, he also clenched both hands and pulled her back. Meanwhile, Nanashi now hides behind Asuka and rides his right-footed horse— to the front, left foot to the back. Right hand forward, left to back with the palm closed.

Shortly thereafter, the two Seiryuu people gave off a different aura— which was also greeted by a large explosion coming from Arata— so that throwing rocks even the bodies of soldiers who were outside the dome is not necessarily direction.

At that time, Porte arrived beside Ashley, seeing the bodies that were knocked off indefinitely was stopped by Zeeta with a movement of his hand—protect their bodies with a kind of shield to not hurt more.

“A-what happened here..?” ask Porte.

Ignoring Porte, Zeeta said, “I will drive them away.”

“Are you sure?” ask Ashley.

“The Crown Prince had a problem with his internal rustiness. If he drags us down, not only will it complicate the expedition mission, but it will also be troublesome for us to step closer to Hitomi Reiko.”

“Expire wisely.”

“I know.”

......................

“Your Excellency Arata!” exclaim Nanashi, “what did you do suddenly?!”

Asuka who had previously rode in front of Nanashi, lay helpless after becoming his shield.

“I told you,” replied Arata, “I have my own business here.

“And kalia—“

“Understand your positions, uncivilized people.” Zeeta approaches them with her flying magic.

“Ka-you...?!” Nanashi was surprised by his arrival.

“I've heard everything. A man named Nanashi, I heard from your own mouth that you were about to invade Aurora?”

“Ji-if you did hear it, why did you ask?!”

“Do you guys underestimate us, Seiryuu?”

‘BWMM!!’

Suddenly, Nanashi is forced to fall to the ground, as well as Arata. Both of them were wide-eyed, not expecting at once confused as to why they suddenly fell. When they found out who was behind it, they watched the blazing blue eyes— making them feel as if they felt a very pressing terror.

“Your emperors seem to really underestimate us just because you have the power of a Dragon, yes,” Zeeta said, standing upright crossing both hands. “Tell me, the man named Nanashi.

“You have the power of this Dragon and the man in front of me too, ‘right?

“Why do you guys who have the strength of the strongest race in this magic world .. can fall to the ground?

“TELL ME!”

“Tu... Mr Princess Zeeta ... what are you...?!” Arata is confused. Why did Zeeta suddenly act like she was a stranger like Nanashi— - as well as an enemy?

“I'm asking, don't switch my question!” snapped Zeeta, which simultaneously made the two increasingly fall into the ground.

“A-what-what the fuck?!” inner Nanashi, “who exactly is this girl?!

“I know she's the Princess of this kingdom, but.. this is crazier than what Sire Zero expected!

“What.... what is he ... miscalculated?!”

“Not ... does he just want to subvert us just as an example of how dangerous Aurora is to Seiryuu?!

“Yes!

“Surely that's the reason!

“If so, dead pun—“

“I won't take my life like I'm playing with her. I'm NOT a killer like you.”

Nanashi was surprised that Zeeta could tell what he was thinking.

“I will let you go home and assume nothing happened. Tell your Emperor my message.

“Tell him that, ‘we will not knock on your door, if you do not disturb us. But, we will break it down if you step closer to us.

“The world is on the right line. If you want to change it, we'll stop it.

“However, understand one thing.

“I am Yggdrasil Seed.

“My aim is to regrow Yggdrasil, as it was the Spirit of Yggdrasil who asked me to do so. Realize that if you violate what I say, then you are fighting Yggdrasil.

“I know you have your own Yggdrasil Seed and he is doing what he thinks is right. However, there was one thing he had to know before it was too late.

“Giant ... is not a worthy example of improving man.

“For ever, man will be a foolish, cruel, savage, and conscienceless being.

“But at the same time, humans are also loving, caring, big-hearted creatures.'”

After Zeeta says it all, he releases a restraint that makes Arata and Nanashi fall to the ground. His eyes returned as usual, the terror that pressured Nanashi and Arata was also silent. “Go home,” close.

While Arata was raging with everything that Zeeta had just said, Nanashi directly carried Asuka, and left with a completely dissatisfied face.

Zeeta looked at Arata's astonishment. “What else are you waiting for? Go home.”

“What it means...” Arata.

“Don't you understand, Crown Prince?!” Ashley shouts.

Zeeta then leaves Arata behind, turning her back.

“Zeeta says, ‘home’!”

It took a while for Arata to realize it. “Ah..!”

After understanding his point, Arata also lifted his legs from Aurora.

......................

Zeeta approaches Porte above the gate. “What's the number of dead?” tanyakanya.

“Enap twenty people,” Reply Porte.

“Haaah..” Zeeta let out a long sigh while pressing her forehead. “Again...”.

Porte stared at Zeeta who was distressed over the death of the gate guard soldiers. Then he patted her shoulder. “It's best not to be like that, Nak.” Porte spoke not as her subordinate, but as a parent.

“Eh..?” porte's speech made Zeeta flinch. He looked at the eyes of the middle-aged man in front of him.

“The soldiers died to protect Aurora—which also means protecting you and everything in it. If you act like this, it means you're insulting their services.”

“...” Zeeta looked down again. “I ... understand that. But ... just .. I can never get used to it. With this much power, I still sa—“

“Stop that,” said Porte, “if you get used to it, you're not human anymore. Cry for them, regret their departure, but do not act as if their departure is your fault.

“They sacrificed their body and soul because it was their decision.

“Bless your chin, hold your chest up, and look straight ahead. There is something you have to say, to make you still want to keep fighting, right?”

Zeeta smiled faintly. “Uhm.... Youre right. Thank you, Mr. Porte, it feels like my heart has gotten better..”.

“Ya!” Porte gave a five-fingered smile. “Remember, don't push yourself too much, or you'll make a lot of people sad, especially my daughter! He's always been glued to you, isn't he? Hahahaha!”

“Hehehe. That's right.” Zeeta widened her smile again. “Melly .. is my first noble friend.... His attitude that never wants to lose, it feels like it makes me want to imitate him too!”

“So, huh?

“I'm happy if you're happy too. But it seems, it is time we return to our respective duties.”

Zeeta took a deep breath, then ignored him. “Sip! I have fully charged! I have to go back to the palace and report this incident. Thank you very much, Mr Porte! I leave the rest to you!” Zeeta yells while away with her flying magic.

The sun goes down, accompanying Ashley and Porte who Zeeta left alone there

“Zeeta is an ordinary girl in general. Isn't that right, Madam?” ask Porte, smiling.

“Why are you asking? Of course the answer is clear,” replied Ashley who joined in smiling.

“Aurora is truly blessed. Although many obstacles are heavy, it feels, if the girl smiles, all obstacles that have been or will be passed feel light.”

“Hahaha. Really am. I can't believe you can say it.

“How good did you get to leave him alone? Now you're counting on him.”

“You're right. I was very worried about her fate when she was framed by Rowing, but from then on, she grew into this kind of girl. Don't you feel proud, having a student like him?”

“Proudly? Again... do you have to ask such a small question? Don't you understand the look on my face?

“But I'm still worried about him. Although he was reliable, whenever he felt chaotic in his heart, he was instantly moody. For him, too, we can not force ourselves too hard, to make it back face like before.

“Again, the boy already feels a close bond with us. Saaangat tingle.”

“Yes. Very closely,” concluded Porte, still in his smile.