Zeeta and the Wizarding World
New Family

This was the case when Rey Emeria had just become the ruler of the Southern Region. He had a mountain of work to complete in a short time, considering the threat his kingdom would not stop for a long time. He has been given additional power from his Princess and must answer that belief.

Currently, the first thing he will do, is take care of the construction of the village of Lazuli and Lapis village. Although Lapis village had disappeared three years ago, the building was weathered, charred, and only rubble remained, something— must be done with the exception that the bodies of the residents there have been buried properly by the neighboring village.

In order to answer the matter of Lapis village, there were two things that he had to confirm before moving "fix it". One; make an approach with the surrounding residents about Lapis— village what they want to do to the poor village, and two; talk to the only remaining residents of Lapis village, Azure.

This is the day Rey meets Azure at Neko's Inn. They met eye-to-eye at one corner of the customer's desk.

"Whatever you do will have no effect on me or the Lapis. They're dead." Azure responded to Rey coldly.

"No," Rey argued, "this must have an effect on you. The people from the neighboring village handed their decision to you, but I want you to listen to this.

"You who now have no home, in other words you have no place to complain to anyone about your problems.

"What I'm about to say has something to do with your mental health. I hear you consider Princess Zeeta your sister, but she cannot answer all your complaints. Other people and families.

"Therefore, what I think of Lapis village, is not to rebuild it, but to make it a monument—the memory of the people including the nobility about this irony.

"Azure, in that place, even though you wouldn't feel it as usual, it could still be your place to complain about the problem and recall your past events, anyway, as well as being a reminder that other villages do not have the same fate as you.

"I'll appreciate whatever you answer."

Azure turned his gaze out. "I don't want the village to be a new place for other people either. But I don't want to be spoiled either" he said, "but you're right. I want a place for me to complain. I can't see or touch them anymore, especially my family, but I want it to be my place to remember my purpose with Zeeta."

Rey smiled. "You .. you're a very strong boy."

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A few weeks later, with Rey Emeria's own magic power, the total clearing of the ruins of the Lapis village building went smoothly. The debris moves by itself in the direction in which they are aimed. Behind him, while waiting for the debris cleanup to be completed, his men consisting of villagers around and volunteers from the capital—one of whom Arthur— asked Rey time to talk.

"Oh, Arthur. What's up?" ask Rey.

"Am I bothering you?" ask Arthur.

"....

"If what you're asking is my concentration of magic, no. When my magic has been attached to an inanimate object, it will go according to my orders."

"Then there's a simple question. I hope you can answer that."

Rey caught her breath, then replied, "Say."

"You should have said it yourself, 'walking at my command'. So, can you make them talk?"

Rey grins. "You're right."

"Then why—"

"'Then why don't I give Azure a chance to talk to the souls of the people here embedded into the rubble?'" tukas Rey, who guessed the contents of the interlocutor's mind.

"Yes. That's."

"Don't you have the answer yourself, Arthur? Considering you've been Princess Zeeta's foster father."

Now Arthur is grinning. "I won't be satisfied if you don't answer it yourself. The noble thought I met was always out of my logic, but I think you're still sane."

"Hahaha, what do you mean still sane...?

"Yes. Azure isn't ready for what my magic can do. I've also reported to the Princess and the Grand Duchess about my magic abilities, one of which could make them talk, but Azure's little heart is unable to hold it back.

"For the moment."

"Although he was eleven years old, he was haunted by a dark past...."

"But, after talking to him directly, I know, Arthur. He could accept whatever those souls would say in the near future. His unanimous determination was never defeated by anyone around him, including Princess Zeeta."

Arthur returned to grin. "It seems that the Southern Region will be a quiet Region with rulers like you, but don't forget that our eyes are always there to watch over you!" Arthur ends his sentence with a blow to Rey's shoulder.

"Ahaha.... I'll fight."

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Within thirty-nine days, the Southern Region was completed into a clean, green, and unsightly village. The residents can return to their usual activities, such as hunting, farming, or opening a shop like Arthur did. It's just that, one thing is different, they so have a pillar-shaped monument on which there is a Lapis stone sculpture.

Now, after the village of Lazuli returns, will make the question, with whom will Azure stay after staying at Neko's Inn with the families of Recko and Grilda? For now, he is still with them and helping whatever he can there.

Some time later, there was a royal holiday held by Queen Alicia. Azure's decision was not in vain.

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When Azure returned to the beach with her magic, the first thing she saw was the figure of Alicia in sunglasses who was sitting cross-legged under the shade of a beach umbrella.

"Whoa?! Ra-Queen Alicia? Why my magic...." Azure was puzzled as to why her magic had brought her to such an unexpected place.

"Well, where do you think this is, honey?" ask Alicia.

"Eh...?"

"A... What do you mean...?" Azure shifted his gaze.

"Hey!" Alicia pulled her index finger inside—forcing Azure's head to face her with magic. "When you talk to your parents, look them in the eye." Just with this alone made Azure break out in cold sweat and lost direction what to do.

"Son, this is the dimension I made with my strength and Zeeta's.

"I'll tell you one more time, this is a dimension.

"You think you can get out of this dimension without my knowledge, even with that dark magic?"

"Ma. forgive me...."

Alicia stood up and hugged Azure just like that.

"My husband, you don't mind, do you?"

"Yes," replied Hazell, who was unaware of Azure.

"King Hazell? What exactly is....?"

"Already, make yourself calm first so as not to panic and drink this. It's renjie juice." Suddenly, out of nowhere Alicia could get it, Azure received a bottle of renjie juice.

After Azure took a sip of her juice, Hazell sat down behind Alicia, and Alicia was about to say something.

"Ehm.... Is something wrong...?" ask Azure.

"Azure, be our daughter" Alicia said with a serious mimic.

"Eh?" Azure gawking. He must have heard wrong.

"We already know everything you've been through and what you've done for our daughter, and what the pay is for you."

"Eh...? Pay...? What's that supposed?"

"You think of Zeeta as your own sister and always support her from behind. Through this...." Alicia flicked her moon earrings. "....I know everything.

"Then, why don't you really become a big sister to Zeeta? What you have done, without you knowing it, is very valuable to him. What you're doing is a brother who can do it.

"August ...." Alicia is back in Azure. "Thank you for being a big sister to Zeeta."

Azure tears began to fade. "But .. but .. if asked so soon I ... where can I answer it directly.... Although I have no one else ... I .. my family—desa Lapis is still—"

"What does family mean to you, Azure?

"They are the ones who are always there for you whether you are sad or happy, always encouraging, finishing time together, telling each other the problems, and the main thing ... they were willing to stand up to protect without thinking about the pay.

"The Lazuli village is also a family to Zeeta. Even Arthur was already his foster father.

"In that case, why don't you belong to his family?

"Hazell and I will never be able to change the role of your father and mother, but at least we can give you a warm place back, as well as a sister who might often trouble you.

"How's it?"

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"My mom always dreamed of being able to exchange words with you. My mother's magic .. can freeze everything her hands touch, therefore she always wears gloves. He is also ... so do not dare to continue the dream .. for fear that you will stay away from him.

"But my mother was a very loving person and very pampering for me. On the night that no one expected him, Garren broke down the door of the house and .. and...."

"Srst...." Alicia clenched and stroked the Azure head. "Don't continue."

"What ... what am I.. can I indulge with you...?" with a whimper and a red hue on his cheek, Azure said so.

Alicia took off her arms and said, "Of course, honey. Ofcourse...." He also gave a kiss on his forehead.

"Yeeeeeyyy!!" Zeeta immediately ran cheerfully and happily from behind Hazell.

"Zeez... Zeta?!" Azure immediately moved away from Alicia and wiped away her tears. "Ka.. You're here, anyway...." With a hue that reached his ears, Azure threw away his face.

"Ahahahah, it turns out that Brother Azure can be this blanket as well, yes!"

"He-stop!"

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The boy's name is Azure. His heart was as blue as the ocean. Even though the problem hit him like a big wave, his heart would not just drift away. For the time being, his voyage in the vastness of the world will rest in this so-called new family....