Zeeta and the Wizarding World
The Bird that Caged and the Bird that Hunted

In one part of Aurora's palace, inside a room, Tellaura was lying in a still unconscious position. A maiden came in to bring food such as jam-filled bread and a glass of milk. “Thank you for helping me, Hilma,” said the blonde and moody man, Leon Aurora IX, who received the tray of food and drinks from the middle of the door.

“Not a big deal, Your Highness,” Reply The Waiter, Hilma. “But, are you sure? Now that it's noon, you want to give the Queen's private guests a meal like this? Wouldn't it be faster if I made him snacks and tea?”

Leon smile. “Observing people is my hobby. You who have been a personal servant since I was ten years old, should have known. Judging the girl hasn't eaten in the morning is easy enough for me. If he objectes later, I'll call you.

“Let me both with her, there are things I have to make sure of her.”

“I understand. Please be careful Your Highness.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

As soon as Hilma took a few steps back from the room, Leon closed the door. He then approached Tellaura who was still asleep. After that, the prince took out a bottle of red liquid and placed it in a wide open window.

About ten minutes later, Tellaura started to open her eyes. “Ugh... Little sister...! Don't be rash like that. You can get hurt!

“Adik!”

Just like waking up from a nightmare, Tellaura's body also woke up. “Lah... only dream...? Thanks... haaah?! WHO ARE YOU?!” the heart of the red-haired girl felt like jumping as soon as she saw her unknown man beside her.

“Halo, thank goodness you're awake.” Leon took the half-dead red liquid, then stored it in the inner sac of a white blazer with its golden-yellow sides. As a complement to her blazer, she wears blue dongker pants.

“Oh, it turns out you, Prince.!” Tellaura immediately regained consciousness as soon as she saw her moon earrings. “Absolutely you're not shy about wearing earrings like that?”

Hearing his question, Leon was made to smile. “Eh? Why do you think so...?

“No. I don't feel ashamed, because this is part of my pride as a royal family.”

“Hmmm.”

“I brought you food. I'm guessing you haven't eaten since morning, ‘kan?”

Tellaura noticed the presence of food on her right side. As soon as he saw her, he immediately remembered his sister. His face immediately turned lethargic.

“What's up? If you don't like it, I'll have my waiter replace it immediately.”

Tellaura glanced at Leon. “No. That's not. I just remember my sister. Whenever it's time to eat, we're always together.”

“Then bring a lot of food after you come home from the palace. As the Ninth Prince of Aurora, I allow it.”

Tellaura immediately frowned. “What do you think I am? Beggar?”

“Ti-no!" Panicked Leon, reflexes standing up. "That's not what I mean!”

“I came to see your mother, in addition to talking to her, also to show fruit—“ she just remembered the crates that she should have introduced to the Queen, was not nearby.

“Oh, if you're looking for your crate, I've asked my waiter to look after it." Leon sat back down. "If you need it, I'll give it to you right away. But ... can I know what's inside that box?”

Tellaura took one of the four loaves of bread. While eating it, he said, “You're a good person. Is it just a mask?”

“Topeng? What do you mean?”

“You are a noble. Never in my nineteen years of life have there been good nobles. My sister and I have even been tainted by them. I'm not sure I can go home safe after you talked to me for a long time. Could have been after I filled my stomach, you guys killed me because I ‘it's rude’ talking to you.”

Leon closed his eyes. “That's what I want to change from my country. But I don't have the strength for him.”

“Hah? What nonsense are you talking about? You are Prince.”

“Don't you know?

“Since this is a kingdom, but the system is the same as unity. Only women have the right to continue the throne. I am indeed a Prince, but someday, out of the many nobles, there will be an official election by the Queen.

“So sorry for you.”

“Ahahaha..

“This meal is delicious. I appreciated. Your waitress is good, it makes me think of someone who's dead..”.

“A-I appreciate your praise,” reply Leon awkwardly.

“So, after you bribe me with food, what do you want to talk about? Where do I come from and such, ‘kan?”

The sparkle of eyes instantly reflected from Leon's sky blue eyes. “Ke-why can you know?! A-do you have the same hobbies as me, observing people?”

Tellaura frowned. “Hobi? Observing people? What are you? Bawdy people?”

“Ha-hah?! N-no! Not like that!”

“Haaah~ oh Prince I don't know his name, my life and your life are far apart. As long as you are confined in this birdcage called palace, my sister and I are always alone in the dark and cruel world.” Tellaura then gulped her milk. “Oh? Even the milk feels delicious! The waiter gave him honey, ‘kah? I have to tell Risa about this!”

Meanwhile, Leon reflected from his words. “I'll be serious. Will you be my wife?”

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“HAH?!” the red hue was clearly on Tellaura's face. “A-what do you mean to suddenly propose to me with a face like that?! You and I don't even recognize each other!”

“Soal that's a problem lately! I feel like you are a suitable person for me, since I first saw you coming to the palace!”

Tellaura's red hue was getting redder, but she immediately shook her head. “No! Can't!

“Me and you are different statuses, moreover I am just a dirty and poor commoner!”

“That matter let me take care of it! So, answer me, will you—“

Before probing his words, the inside of Tellaura's clothes glowed red.

“A-what is it?!” exclaim Leon.

“Risa!” bellaura exclaimed with an anxious face. He immediately held what glowed red inside his clothes—a necklace similar to the ring he gave Clarissa before leaving. As he closed his eyes, he saw Sigurd who was blocked by the barrier in his residence that he had created.

“That guy, always will, always will, always will!”

Leon could clearly see the anger reflected by Tellaura's facial features. He wanted to ask what was going on, but hesitated. Is it worth asking about that?

But not long after, Tellaura's countenance was serious while looking at him. The girl told Leon, “I don't want you to think of me as a monster girl like many people tell me, then I ask you one thing before you regret your words.

“Prince, do you mean it? Are you going to accept me, also of course my sister, whatever flaws we have?

“If not, I will not take your seriousness seriously either.”

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“Honestly, I don't know.” That's what Leon's reply was. However, instead of being disappointed, Tellaura smiled with relief. “But...,” connect Leon, “I want to see that world you see. If I do not understand how the world really works, then I will not understand what I have to change about my country.

“I have not intended to withdraw my previous remarks, but you have a point and I cannot deny it. For that.. Will you let me be your friend?

“In this way, each of us has a profit without loss which means big, right?

“You can use my name and I'll see from your side.”

Tellaura grinned. “Hehe. I like that idea. But...” The frequent turns into a glare that threatens Leon's life. “If you dare betray me, I will not hesitate.”

“Ba-well I understand!”

“Then...” Tellaura thrusts her right hand, after wiping it on the mattress to keep the “kesucian” of the Prince's hand. “My name is Tellaura. You can call me Laura.”

Leon returned the hands of his interlocutor. “My name is Leon. I hope you don't throw respect at me, because from this moment on we are equal friends.”

“Hahaha! I like that!”

‘Tok tock!’

The door was knocked, then a voice followed. “Prince, Her Majesty calls you.” It was Hilma.

“Ya, okay. I'll be there soon. Oh, Hilma, can you also bring this private guest's coffin to the throne room?”

"Hilma...?" Tellaura felt she had heard that name.

“Understanding.”

“Laura, mom's permission issue about me and you, just let me take care of it later. You just finish your business with mom.”

“Ba-good!”

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“My son, Leon Aurora IX. Do you understand what you asked for just now?” amanda asked, with a glaring look at Leon facing his own father and mother.

“I understand, therefore blatantly, I ask your permission, Your Majesty!” replied Leon, whose gaze was no less serious than his mother's.

“Hooo....

“What do you see of that girl?

“Freedom as you always craved?”

Leon silenced.

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Now it's Amanda's turn to be silenced. “Let me tell you one thing. The girl is one descendant with us.”

“Be really it?”

“Yes, he even told me that he can clean.”

Leon looked at the floor—as if he was thinking of something.

“You don't seem surprised, what have you talked to him about before, Leon?”

“I proposed to her!”

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“A-WHAT DID YOU SAY?!”

“If he is a descendant with us, then their current status will not be a problem! Therefore, I also ask permission to make Laura my companion, Your Majesty!”

Four head veins slowly appeared on Amanda's forehead. “Think about what you said before you say it, you stupid son!”

“Ama's right, Leon! Even though that fact is true, you can't immediately ask for it like that, everything needs a process and it won't be as easy as you can imagine!

“If the commoners are appointed to the royal family, the other nobles will place suspicion on us, and we will only cause civil war!”

“I believe I can solve it, if it is a problem that will arrive in the future, my King!”

“You—!!” Gerard was about to stand up from his throne, but he was intercepted by Amanda.

“You won't allow me to take the girl as your life partner.”

“Ke-why Your Majesty?!”

“No need to ask!

“But, for your problems who want to see the world with her, I'm letting you know.”

Leon immediately bent his knees in front of the two.

“Ama!" jerit Gerard, “do you think what you've done? If so, then it makes no difference to you—“

“Be quiet. I decided it.”

“K-kkh....

“Leon! As your father, at least obey this!

“You are the Prince, you have a name and you bear the name Aurora! Be kind and don't forget to draw your identity between them!”

“Ra-Rajaku Leon didn't expect his father to be one voice with his mother.

“Cih, you're a base!” Amanda smile.

“Thank you for your permission, my Queen, my King!

“Then without making him wait again, I go first!”

In spirit, Leon exited the throne room.

“Hilma, do your job,” said Amanda, “don't forget to always report anything to us, no matter how small it is. They—not—Laura and her sister .. are the most important people after Leon. You understand?”

“Your rule is the Prince's order, Your Highness. I'll finish—“

“Hilma,” said Gerard, “you were also temporarily released from palace duty. Just focus on the task of observing you.”

“Umu. Gerard's right, Hilma.”

A small smile covered by bangs was engraved on Hilma. “Thank you very much, My King, my Queen. I will continue to swear allegiance to you.”

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Silenced by the current throne room, Amanda went towards the side of the window. “What do you think about the fruit that Laura showed you earlier, Gerard?”

Unchanged from his sitting position, Gerard replied, “Excellent.”

Amanda smiled wryly. “For sure.

“Who would have thought that the orange-like fleeting fruit was actually created from his magic? What was his name...? Renjie..?”

“It's true. Renjie. I also did not expect that the taste was very .. delicious.”.

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“Wiseman told me that the world is changing.

“Then, Laura and her sister are the source where the change will revolve. As a fellow Moon descendant, I cannot let my family be in danger.”

“They won't just bring danger, Amanda. They will also bring happiness, smile, and calmness.”

“Haha, you think I didn't think about it? Of course I know that. The fact that they are the same descendants as me, it doesn't bring any major problems. To be honest, I don't have a big problem accepting Laura.

“But what made me think twice was the Fairy and Giant mentioned in the story.

“Not only on the descendants of the Moon, the story of the Elves, Giants, and all the strange creatures that exist in this world, also told on the descendants of the Sun.

“You won't know those figures if you don't marry me, ‘kan?”

“You're right..”.

“Now, we just wait for the report from Hilma—traitors of that Flare.”

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At the door of the palace, there was Tellaura waiting for her new friend, Leon, in her coachman's seat. He waited with his feet. “Suddenly proposed to me, what a strange man.

“Hai! Sorry for keeping you waiting!”

“Gyah! Don't come suddenly like that!” Tellaura almost fell. In his position, he saw Leon's already changed appearance. He wore a yellow leather robe to cover his head, with the usual clothes that people often wore. “Hm? What's with your appearance?”

“Oh, let's just say dress up before a date.”

“Ke-date?!”

“Yes. You still have some interest in the capital before you go home, ‘ right? With my strength, I can figure it out easily.”

“Ci-cihh!

“Listen, you and I are TE-MAN! So this is not a date!”

“Ahahaha~ of course I know. I'm just teasing you.” Leon then gets on to train—no matter if it's not a car for a ride, but a freight.

“Damn it! You won a point from me!

“We're going to a bar for alcohol. If you're a drunk, I remind you not to touch him because it's for my village.”

“Alcohol? Wh-wh-what for? Do you want to make something with him?”

“Yes. My sister.” Tellaura immediately runs her horse.

“Your sister?”

“He is good at cooking. People love their cooking. In addition to additional dishes, of course this is to drink as well.”

“Oooh...” Leon nodded. “I'm curious about your sister. Can I ask you more about you?”

“Hm. No. gabe. Wait when my sister trusts you.”

“Eh? Why her?”

“Because he is the reason I live so far.”

“So.... Alright. Then let me tell you about me.”

“HAH? No no no, no need, and I don't care.”

“I was born on the night of the full moon of the year..”.

“Hei!”

[While it was at Lazuli.].

“SIALAN!”

Sigurd destroyed a barrel filled with wine. “The magician .. if the magician does not exist, then Risa is already my meal!

“Sial!”

Some parts of Sigurd's hands and feet left burns because they had intended to forcibly open the witch's residence. Without knowing it, Clarissa kept doing what was her daily life in the house— neatly arranged, cooked for herself, and prepared a fireplace for the evening celebration. He did it all with a smile that never faded from his lips....