Zeeta and the Wizarding World
The World is Cruel to Them

In the depths of the forest, Sigurd and three of his men were hunting. While Sigurd wears a sword, his men use arrows, and another helps Sigurd in the front line. They do not work in groups, but they do. In terms of hunters, of course they have set traps for their prey.

Sigurd, who was now alone in the depths of this forest, had already had hunting experience since he was ten years old. Now, the big-bodied, white-haired and yellowish-red-eyed man was already twenty-four years old. He was carrying a basket that had contained several rabbits, and was now setting another trap for him to take next week. The rabbits that had been in his basket had also been skinned with the sword he had brought. The rabbit skin he did not throw away, but he kept it as another necessity that he could sell to merchants from the capital who came to the village every two weeks.

The meat they had hunted would sell not only to the meat-towers in their own village, but also to the border between villages. If their quarry exceeds the count of fingers, then they are ready to sell it to the gatekeepers at a price that is many times greater, because of the economic conditions that have been very drastically different, because of the economic conditions, of course, with high quality meat.

Today was a nightmare day for Sigurd. Besides having failed to harm one of the people he hated—Clarissa—ia was even lectured by someone he did not know or know, which is even worse the person was taken by Tellaura.

As he denounced all discontent and condemned the deeds of the three men, though his hands were still working in a trap, he suddenly heard a male voice from speaking nearby.

“Do you hate them?

“Do you want to repay their actions?

“Isn't this unfair to you?

“You want them to fall, right?”

“Who is it?!” the scream of Sigurd, who started to panic because the voice felt buzzing inside his head.

“Answers. Do you hate Tellaura and Clarissa.?”.

Sigurd was bluffing his teeth. “Of course I hate! Ever since they returned from the Flare kingdom ten years ago, I've hated them!

“Come out and show me who you are!” Sigurd brandished his sword, while continuing to look at the surroundings.

“You won't be able to see me, you lowly human!” maki the mysterious voice.

“A-what...?!”

“Ah, forgive me. Let's just say you didn't hear that, okay...?

“Which is more important than that, I can help to grant that evil wish.

“Kautahu Tellaura can clean, right?

“There are times when he really can't clean up and that's when you can reply.

“Come to the south of the forest, which is across from your village, the day after night. Of course, if your men want to do the same with you, you can take them.

“Remember, do not let this be smelled by the Witch, otherwise, all will be in vain.”

A grin slowly sewn on Sigurd....

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“Haaaahh~” Tellaura sits slipping her legs in her mattress. In front of him was Hilma and Leon sitting in the guest chair, where in front of him was a table that had been served two cups of tea and a painting made by Clarissa. Tellaura had delivered the goods and left her horse and carriage to the Village Chief—because it was hers.

“I didn't think your house was so small, Laura,” Hilma said, without any offense. He then ate a piece of his painting.

“Sorry if it's small! I'm always alone with my sister!” reply Tellaura ketus.

“Risa!” call Hilma whose eyes sparkle after eating her cookies. “It's really delicious! What did you make it with?” he approached Clarissa who was in the corner of the room—kapur— which is still one room with a mattress and guest chair.

“Ah, this is me wearing coconut,” reply Clarissa with a smile.

“Why? Great!” praise Hilma, “can teach me?”

“Uhm. Of course!”

As the two were engrossed, Leon looked at Tellaura. “Do you want me and Hilma to sleep in the field there?”

“Uggh~” after exhaling his heavy breath, Tellaura woke up. “Why are you so uncomfortable, Leon? How could I possibly do such a teaching thing, ‘kan?

“Come. I'll make you both your own room and you'll design it!” Tellaura went out.

“O-ohh... alright.” Leon.

While the two people were making something with Tellaura magic, in this quiet moment, Hilma so had the opportunity to ask this sweet beautiful girl next to her. “What ... The Village Chief was always like that, Risa?”

When Clarissa who wanted to cook processed meat for both guests with garlic seasoning that she was slicing at this time, once she heard it, she stopped. “What is he ... doing something indecent to you?”

“Uhm.” Hilma answered him quickly.

“Sorry...”.

“Ke-why are you the one apologizing?!”

“E-eh...? Because I'm part of the people.?”.

“Haaah~” Hilma takes a deep breath. “That's not what I mean.

“But....

“I want you to listen to me, okay?

“At that time I was helping Laura to help bring things down, the old man came over, and....

“And my chest was suddenly held by him....

“Of course I fought him, even his face was injured, his teeth were loose.”

Hearing that Clarissa broke out into a cold sweat.

“Then your brother heard his screams, not to help him, but to give him money…?

“A-I don't understand what just happened! Your brother didn't even intend to tell me!”

“Ah...” Clarissa seemed to understand the reason for her brother. He then continued slicing garlic. “He's just afraid this village will be why-why when you guys return to the palace later. Of course you will report what happened, ‘kan?

“Prince Leon has already told me what his purpose is here. But to be honest, I think my brother was wrong.. for bringing the kind and innocent Prince seemed to a place full of demons and we both were..

Hilma was so moody to hear it. He doesn't know what to respond to, but he understands his feelings.

“The Village Chief ... also many other residents, have been blinded by money. After my brother created and improved some of our main jobs, such as over-living the plantations, fields, he also made many other things that could become the village's occupation land.

“Thus, he hoped that this village would become more prosperous.

“And as he hoped, the village prospered, but not in its people. A little deviated if it is called a gap, but this village is very bad to the roots.

“This village has really turned into a place where demons have been living since we both came home from the kingdom of Flare.

“There are so many dirty jobs that force both of us, as well as other people, to meet the needs of the Village Chief's money and his minions.

“Something when...my brother once really wanted to kill him because of me...” Clarissa clenched her hand tightly. “Because of me...” Tears fall slowly. Hilma hugged him tightly. “My brother wanted to kill him because he and I were framed by his son Sigurd to sell himself....

“We really needed money to support ourselves, so we both decided to tell the Village Chief.

“At that time, there was Sigurd who listened to all our stories, and at that moment also he offered us a good job that he said we could only do. He said he'd take us to the capital. Stupidly we were, we didn't suspect anything about it, and just purely believed that we could make money after the job was done.

“When on the way, it starts to get dark. Sigurd, who was riding in a horse-drawn carriage, took us to rest downstream of the river. We see the border wall is getting closer, of course we are happy— and really believe that Sigurd really wants to help us.

“He told us to unwind and clean ourselves in the river, but that's when it all happened....

“Ten people surrounded us, including Sigurd, and two border gatekeepers.

“Since then my brother really hated Sigurd. Hated her so much. I also ... hate that person...”.

The flames of rage immediately burned from within Hilma. He really still remembered that the person named Sigurd had once crossed paths with him.

“Hilma, we are not the ones who deserve to face you guys.

“During this time my brother and I .. although our lives have always been miserable and never accepted in this village, at least we can help each other and survive.

“If my brother wasn't around, maybe I would've taken my own life....

“Why....

“Why should everything be like this...? I. I still don't even know the reason my father and mother were killed by the people of the Flare kingdom, even calling them monsters!

“Dad and my mom.... I miss them..”.

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On the other side of Clarissa's residence, Tellaura and Leon had just begun the construction of a little foundation. The two fell silent and listened to all the talk of Clarissa and Hilma.

Tellaura could clearly see the anger of Leon after hearing that his friend and sister had experienced something terrible as told.

“I'll go see that Sigurd!” said Leon, whose tone is very high.

“After that, what do you want to do? Touch her like you did earlier?”

“I'll take him to the capital and put him in jail!”

“DON'T BE NAIVE, LEON!” telaura Voice*******voice of interlocutor. “Don't think since you are a noble, you can do everything perfectly! That person was also a human, who could think, and prepare plans!

“If you really want to help us, then...” Tellaura whispered something to Leon.

“Ta-but..!” Leon wild-eyed. “How about you?”

“I have my own way to end it all. But for that matter, can you promise me, as my first friend?” Tellaura thrust her right hand.

Leon is serious. “Without carrying title and status, but for our pride and friendship, I promise!”

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Tellaura and Leon have completed a separate room that will be inhabited by Hilma and Leon. They made it look like a wall-mounted room. The size is also not very large, but it is indeed larger than the residence of Clarissa and Tellaura.

Currently they were resting in the Hilma room that had just been decorated with the magic power of Tellaura. They sat side by side staring at the meadow outside from the glassy window.

“I did not stop my sister from telling me and indeed deliberately let you to this village, as you requested to get to know this kingdom, Leon,” said Tellaura, who opened the conversation. “In addition, I also want to test you, is your kindness really not a mask to cover your rottenness?

“I've been proven wrong. You're different from everyone we've ever met, Leon.

“I hope in the future, you keep my sister until death do you part.”

Leon fell silent, his gaze focused on a flower that bloomed alone in the meadow. “Come with us, Laura. That way, I don't think you'll ever accept these heinous deeds from them again.”

Tellaura smiled. “Appreciate your invitation, but I can't.”

“Why?”

“When I do, people will accuse your family of siding with dirty, smelly, lowly commoners like ka—“

“You are not like that!” tukas Leon, who also hit the table in front of him.

In response to his actions, Tellaura stroked Leon's head. “Their views on us will not change just because the palace sided with us.

“Instead, it will backfire. Not only in the palace, but also for the commoners in this kingdom.

“Know, Leon?

“Actually I hate your mother. Hate it so much, from the bottom of my heart.”

“E-eh..?”

“Because it's only natural that I feel!” Tellaura said it without a tinge of anger. It is so different from his words. “Why did the number one person of the kingdom never care about us.... in the village located in this corner of the kingdom?

“Why is it only the inner part of the kingdom that the person cares about?

“Why did that person raise the taxes that the village had to pay, to make us all miserable like this?

“It was always thought of until I finally had the chance to meet your mother.”

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“Becoming the Queen ... is not easy at all. The weight on his shoulders is heavy. I as a commoner couldn't possibly do what he was underwritten.

“This kingdom holds fast to that one man. That person had an authority, charisma, as well as the Queen's dazzling aura.

“I finally get it. I hate the wrong people. I should hate myself for thinking this is all Queen's fault.

“The world is not just black and white, Leon. The world is too complicated for you—who just came out of the bird's nest—understand completely.

“Sometimes, to get people together like a beautiful harmony of songs, they have to be moved by something that gets them cornered.

“Leon, you are the only one I can trust for this matter, and hence, I leave my sister to you.

Moody leon. He looked at both his hands. He felt completely useless.

As if understanding what Leon thought, Tellaura added, “Your noble role will come in handy afterwards. You may not be able to protect me, but make sure you protect my sister!”

His words immediately made Leon look into Tellaura's eyes and nod his head.

“Hey hey,” said a voice that later showed his identity from the window. It was Hilma. “Do not arbitrarily decide that without involving me, Laura. Here's how I'm good at killing people.”

“No. You're not gonna be included.” Tellaura crossed her arms.

“A-what?! Whyyy?! Is this because I'm not your friend?!”

“No, it's because you're a precious person to me. How can I lose you after losing Matilda..?” Tellaura smiled faintly.

“Tsk..” Hilma clutched her hand. “Why do you always want to carry everything alone..?” muttered.

She replied, “Because I love you!”

Both aware. Tellaura's smile was different than usual. Her smile this time looked more like Clarissa, where her smile felt warm and sweet, which could make all who saw her feel withered. Even Hilma herself, slightly blushed because of that smile of hers. He could not dodge the red-haired girl's words.