chapter 40 : The queen

' Then how about me? I didn't have a chance at all? '

Crystopher frown in blank.

' Via.. what are you talking about? '

Sylvia sigh when he even didn't get what she was trying to said. ' I've been this clear and he doesn't even understand what I meant?! '

' I'm sorry. '

Sylvia smile while pat Crystopher head gently then she slowly take her seat again.

' You're like my own brother, Cryst. ' firm Sylvia suddenly.

Crystopher grunted while look at her sudden confess.

Sylvia smile in disappointed.

' You make that decision without even thinking about me at all, an only girl than Elle that closed to you. Is your decision mean I can't met you again? you hurt my feelings as a friend, Cryst. I just gone mad for a while because of it. Sorry. '

Crystopher stunned in blank.

Sylvia still with her dissapointed face.

He slowly smile and softly hold her hand.

' You're my best friend, Via. you're my only trust in this world. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier about this sudden decision, but you will always be my only girl friend, okay? I will not abandon you even I had a work. '

Sylvia slowly smile again.

' Really? ' ask her doubted.

Crystopher grin and nodded confidently.

' Really. '

Sylvia chuckle. ' it's okay then, at least he think of me as his girl friend, that will make me satisfied for now. '

Sylvia quickly finish her lunch and get up from her seat.

' I need to learn some medical course again now. I will talk to you later, Cryst. '

Crystopher nodded and just look at her walk away from him.

' I'm sorry, Via.. ' mumble him with a force smile.

' So, you're here. '

Allen turn and look at Crystelle that was headed toward him at the training ground.

' Lady Elle. you've had your lunch break? ' ask Allen concern.

Crystelle smile and take a seat on the bench beside the training ground. she look at Allen that was wielding his sword to the air.

Swussh!

' You're strong like the rumors said. Such a light movement to raise a sword. ' compliment Crystelle.

Allen chuckle. ' You're flattery me too much, Lady Elle. I can't even get compared with captain Cassius. '

Crystelle quickly nodded agreed. ' yes, that's right! '

Allen hold her chest.

' Ugh. you even didn't try to deny it at all, it's hurt me a little, Lady Elle. '

Crystelle chuckle with his actions.

' You're overreacting, Sir Allen. '

Allen smile at me with his charming face, kinda make me remember certain someone I guess.

' Well anyway, can I have the honoured to duel sword with our president, what you say, Sir Allen? ' Crystelle bow at him with a cheeky smile.

Allen grin. ' I'm gladly accept it, Lady Elle. '

Crystelle smile and get up from her seat.

She stand before Allen and summoned her sword.

Allen stare at her sword.

' It's like the rumor said, such a sharp and glorious sword you had, Lady Elle. it's not that the sword of the empire, orelaine? .'

Crystelle smile and raise up her sword.

' That's right. the emperor bestowed it as a gift for my ability that strengthen the empire name, it had a power to maintain my mana when it's been used when fight. '

Allen smile. ' Such a great gift you had, Lady Elle. The emperor must have been favor you like the rumors said. '

Crystelle smile politely. ' I'm his tool after all.. ' thought her.

' It's an honored to be his majesty trusted allies, I don't deserve it if I didn't have this kind of power, I should be grateful to be a child of prophecy of this empire and devoted myself to the royalty with my life. '

Allen raise his eyebrow. ' You're so humble, Lady Elle, perhaps that's why you agreed to be engaged with the first prince? '

Crystelle flinch. ' it's one of the reason.. I guess? '

Allen nodded understand.

' Shall we start our duel now, my lady? '

Crystelle smile and nodded.

She tighten her grip and stare straight into Allen eyes.

Swuush!

' Oh? you're fast. ' compliment Allen.

Crystelle smile and attack him again.

Swushh!

Crystelle dodge Allen moves and attack from his back.

Pang!

Their sword crossed with each other.

' You're strong and quick-witted, Lady Elle. '

Crystelle smile. ' You, yourself are not bad, Sir Allen.'

Crystelle wait for the right moment and attack his leg.

Dang!

Allen fells to the ground in flash.

Crystelle quickly stab her sword at the ground next to his head.

Allen stunned and look at Crystelle in grunted.

She was making a proud smile while look down at him.

' You let your left side exposed and make it easy for me to surpass you, Sir Allen. Looks like you need some more practice, president. '

Allen chuckle. ' Guess so. '

' Oh dear, what a rare sight! ' approach a voice suddenly.

Crystelle and Allen quickly turn their head to look at that person.

' Your, your highness! ' shock Crystelle.

She quickly help Allen get up and greet the queen.

' Greeting, my queen. My name is Crystelle Elera la Soleil, the only daughter of Soleil. Pleased to serve you, my queen. ' bow Crystelle at her.

Queen Evelyn smile at her.

' Well, a Soleil, huh? No wonder you make my niece fells to the ground with just a one attack. impressive, Lady Soleil. '

Crystelle smile and bow again. ' it's an honored to be complimented by the queen, Thank you. '

Allen smile and stare at her. ' Well, I didn't know you will visit the academy today, aunt. I heard it's this weekend, am I right? '

Queen Evelyn smile gently at him. ' You're right, it supposed to be this weekend but the emperor got a special attendant this weekend so I need to be there as my presence is important to the empire. '

Allen smirk. ' Very well, but next time please inform me first before visit, it's a pain to not know it more earlier, my queen. I'm not just an accessory at the student council room to get this information this late, aunt. '

Crystelle flinch and look at Allen. ' Is Allen was scolding the queen? He so strict with the rules! '

Queen Evelyn chuckle while cover her mouth.

' You're so cold like usual, my niece. Very well, I will inform you if I do any visit to the a academy again. '

Allen smile and bow. ' I'm sorry for my insolence toward you, my queen. but I need to prepare for your visit now, Then, I will take my leave. please pardon me, your highness.'

Crystelle bow at her too. ' if Allen is not here, why though I need to get involved in this matter with the queen. '

' Then, I will take my leave too, my queen. pleased to meet you, your highness. '.

Crystelle quickly turn from her. ' please don't call for me. please..! '

' Oh? please wait, Lady Soleil. ' call Queen Evelyn suddenly.

Crystelle flinch and frown. She silently slap her mouth. ' This mouth! I've just said it and it becomes true! '

' Yes, my queen? ' smile Crystelle politely.

Queen Evelyn smile back at her.

' Would you like to have a tea with me? '

Crystelle frown in her head.

' Of course! such an honored to have a talk with you, my queen. '

Queen Evelyn nodded at her servants.

She slowly turn and walk away from the training ground.

A maid come near Crystelle and told her to follow the queen.

Crystelle walk behind the queen while silently cries in her head.

' It's been a while since I had a talk with her when I was a kid and become friend with her child, princess Larrisa and prince Atter ! help me someone! .'

' I'm exhausted already..'