Three

The crown prince and Lady Hesthburg were sitting on the same couch waiting for Historia to show in front of them. At first, Prince Trim doesn't want to take Lady Hesthburg to the Duchy as she is afraid that Historia might do something to her again but the lady insists and wants to meet Historia. 

The door now slowly opened and Historia was now approaching them slowly and bowed her head to the crown prince and princess. "Greetings, your Highness, and to the crown princess, Lady Hesthburg," Historia said and raised her head looking at Prince Trim. They both stand up and Lady Hesthburg was looking at her worriedly. 

"My lady, are you alright? Are you hurt somewhere? Tell me!" Historia was astounded by how Lady Hesthburg acted in front of her. It is a bit odd for her as she tried to assassinate her ladyship but was still worried about her. She wondered if it was just all an act or true. 

Prince Trim immediately grabs Lady Hesthburg away from her and glares at her. "Don't come any closer to that witch, Vivian," he coldly says, looking at her as well. It didn't bother Historia and just bowed her head. 

"First of all, I want to ask for forgiveness, Your Highness especially to Lady Hesthburg for what I have done," Historia says, still bowing her head. Lady Vivian held her hands which made her surprised, she raised her head and looked at Lady Vivian who was smiling widely on her face. 

"I understand you, Lady Historia. You don't have to ask forgiveness as I already forgive you," Lady Vivian responds, still giving her a smile on her face.  

Historia does the curtsy and speaks. "Thank you for your kindness, crown princess." She raised her head and smiled at her. Trim on the other hand, just keeps on glaring at her, a sign not to try to kill Lady Vivian again.  She understood it well. 

Lady Vivian invites her to go to the town with her to buy clothes and Historia can't say no as she is afraid that Lady Vivian might feel bad. 

Historia and Lady Vivian are now having tea together with her step-sister, Admarine. "It's good to see you here, my lady. Why didn't you tell us that you wanted to come here? At least we can prepare for your visit," Admarine speaks and drinks the tea. 

Her face frowned when she didn't like the taste of the tea that the maid behind her brewed for her. She stood up while holding the cup of tea and turned around to throw it to the maid's face which surprised both Lady Vivian and Historia. "How dare you pour me a tea with a disgusting taste like this!" she shouted and made the maid bow her head and beg for mercy. 

"My lady, please forgive me!" She cried not because of the pain she felt from the hot tea but afraid that she might get fired or be killed at the hands of Admarine. 

She gritted her teeth and wanted to kick the maid but Historia stood up and protected the maid from her. "Stop it," she threatened, which made Admarine snicker while facing Historia. 

"You want me to stop? How could you do it then? You don't even have any magic to fight me, you dimwit," Admarine shouted and faced Historia. She raised her fingertip and a tip of water came out from her finger. She smirks while looking at her. 

"Lady Admarine, that's enough. It's not appropriate to do that with your sister especially since you know she can't fight you," Lady Hesthburg speaks. Historia's eyes fixed on Lady Hesthburg while observing her. She feels insecure after what the lady has said, she knows she can fight too but she also knows that she can't beat Admarine because of her powers.

"It's fine, Lady Vivian." Historia stood up and looked at Admarine intently. Admarine looks at her, raising her left eyebrow. "You can look down at me now but I promised you, Admarine. You'll kneel and beg for forgiveness someday. Remember my words," Historia speaks which made the two ladies dumbfounded. 

They didn't expect Historia would say those words especially when they saw her eyes glaring at Admarine. It was glowing as if something would happen in the future. It was as if Historia would get in their way, someday. "Forgive me, crown princess but I had to excuse myself. Thank you for coming here, please enjoy the tea with my sister," Historia spoke and was now taking her steps away from them. 

'How could Lady Vivian say that? It was as if she was looking down at me. Watch me, I will make sure to get that power no matter what!' she said angrily in her mind. She clenches her fist and walks faster to her room. 

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It is already in the evening and Historia decided to go out of the house. Well, since she knew how to move silently, none of the maids and guards was able to see her. "Which way should I go? It is still seven in the evening," she said to herself and looked around. "I need to get out of this house and gather some info. Maybe I could meet someone who can help me in this world," she muttered to herself. 

It's been thirty minutes since Historia walked from their mansion. Her eyes brightened when she finally saw a town full of lights which gave her hope about something. She hid herself with a cloak and continued walking until she finally arrived in the town. 

She looked around and saw people and children walking and running in the streets. "They look so happy," she muttered to herself while looking at them happily. Minutes later, she heard a woman screaming in pain which made her alert. She tried to find where the voice came from and heard it in a dark alley. 

She ran as fast as she could and saw two men kicking the small and thin lady on the ground. She looks like she hasn't eaten for days. Historia took a rock and threw it away to the two men which made them turn their look at her. "How dare you!" one man shouted and ran closer to her. 

Historia quickly bowed her head to avoid the punch that was coming. Luckily, since her father in her world is a policeman taught how she should be able to protect herself. After avoiding the punch she took a piece of wood and used it to beat the other man. When she finally arrived at where the lady was, she helped her stand up. "Let's get out of here quickly, can you run?" she asks and the lady shakes her head in response. 

"How could she run when her legs were beaten that badly?" the other man speaks which made Historia look at the lady's legs. Her eyes widened when she saw the lady's legs full of wounds and bruises. 'How could they do this?' she thought to herself. 

"My lady!" The lady in front of her shouts and protects her from the beating which makes the lady unconscious when she is hit in the head. 

"Goodbye!" the other man grinned and tried to smack Historia in the head, luckily, a man with a sword appeared in front of them and beat their as.ses "W-who are—" before could the man finish his sentence, the man quickly punches him in the face which made him fell asleep and as for the other man, he took out his sword and point it in his neck. 

"W-wait, I beg you, don't k.ll me!" the man begged and bowed his head on the ground. However, he just stares at him intently and slowly turns his eyes to look at the two ladies beside him. 

'Who is this guy?' Historia thought to herself while assisting the lady's body.