Evy heard someone coming to her room and the first thing she did was pretend to be asleep... on the couch.... with a book on her lap... snoring heavily.
The person who came in cleared her throat. "Oh. Are my lessons not up to your excitement, Lady Evelyn?" Evy opened her eyes to see Felius-sensei smiling at her.
Embarrassed, she sat up from the couch and began bowing. "I'm sorry, sensei. I was resting and didn't notice that I'd fallen asleep."
"I understand but I do need you awake and alert for my class. Can you do that for me, Lady Evelyn?"
"Of course."
They heard a knock on the door. Maj came in and looked around the two pensively.
"Is there anything wrong?" Felius' sensei was the one who manage to ask the question.
Evy's face was stoic as she lets Maj keep staring at her. After a tense minute, he smiled at Fel
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"Sit down and try to listen to what I have to say." Evy sat down on the grass, her eyes following her every move. She was still agitated over the fact, that Santina was still in a bad mood over her words that seemed to have offended her. Evy was gazing at her teacher for any indication that she was going to use her magic on her because she has an aching feeling Santina would not be opposed to doing it. "Tell me what you've read that you've already understood. That's saying if you understood anything at all." Yeah, Santina's still mad. "There are four principles in the usage of spell casting, mainly the fixed and dependent spell consummation; intention will always be in correspondence to casting root origin; the affinity of natural source is mirrored from one’s essence signature and; practical casting time should be congruent to the spell level requirement an
Dune had left the evening prior. That meant at the early mornings and late evenings, she has to do all her drills by herself. It’s a bit reminiscent that Dune happened to be her most unexpected confider since waking up in Polvaros. The man was a big mass of trouble and her respect for him was enormous. As she was carrying a large chunk of weight up the mountains to get her head out from her last interaction with Santina, she saw something fly up above her. Taking a rest, she lays down her weights and inspected the bird flying down. Astonished to discover that it had been a bird half her size with white feathers and a hint of brown spots. It was carrying a large box and carefully landing near her. She stood back and waited if it was hostile but she quickly learned that it was a messenger bird from the insignia on its foot.
Evy waited in anticipation. Upon hearing the sounds of running shears, she stood her ground and overtly tried feeling for her core to burst. “Barrier!” She timed the moment of the winds coming after her, before converting her essence and visualizing a hard shield. She trusted her decision and heard a distinct pop. Evy deflected the air cutter. Using that opportunity, she used body enhancement and went hard for a tackle. “Ice wall!” Her eyes scanned the grounds shaking under Santina. Ice snakes up from the ground and towered over her. Already predicting the countermeasures, she easily changed the trajectory of her plan and focused the enhancement on her legs before jumping up over the wall. She grabs the edge of it and maneuvered herself over it. She used gravity in her favor while going down and went on the attack. Staring down, she wasn’t surprised that Santina had already erected an ice shield to protect herse
Evy spent the day like usual. She woke up, ate breakfast, dressed up, and attended classes. Tonight was her expected departure. She's been planning about it for days. She even took up the time to inquire about Julius sensei about the topography of the kingdom and made sure to remember about the direction to Black Lagoon. Specific turns and pathways she had to acquire from Mina and Treya. Purchasing potions and getting back her request for her scabbard and attire, she was ready to go. Of course, there's only one thing left to do. ►►►►►►► It was almost evening, the sunset was beautiful to watch at this time of day. Especially since the staff will probably have less to do and is preparing dinner then later taking a rest. Fatigue hits after that, which means people sleeping. Back at home, at night was when she felt like working. Mostly because there are less distractions. Fewer noises.
“Try and look over there” “My lord, there’s a creek down on the far right, it might be the one we’re looking for. It leads to a cave.” “Have everyone gather themselves” Lord Reynold Devine had all his men on stand by, their swords drawn and their familiar beast at their side, brewing in excitement. “Augustus!” A bird-like beast flew past all their heads and with a wave of his hand, they all charge. The adventurers all followed him, his eyes narrowing to look ahead for an enemy. Please be alive. Reynold was the first one to arrive inside the cave. He expected a bandit to attack him the minute he stepped inside but only found darkness and silence. He did not let his guard down and had his men stop at the entrance of the cave least it is a trap instead. “Hold!”
Wake up Evy opened her eyes to a room she doesn’t know. The ceiling of the room was definitely different from the ceiling she had back in her apartment. Her apartment was small and compact, enough for a small futon, a table, desk, and TV. The room she was now in was definitely beyond the pay grade she was making. *clack* *clack* *clack* She heard the door of the room open and someone running away. But because she was distracted she had not seen who had walked out on her. She tried her best to move her body and felt soft cotton. Even the bed she was laying on was bigger. The objects that surrounded her were all high-quality furniture and the more she turned to look at these, the more she questioned what had happened to her, prior to her awakening. Evy remembered that she was a 27-year-
“Is the priest here yet?!” “Um… no your lord. Priest Jacob has not arrived yet” “Then send in soldiers to retrieve him!” “Right away!” “Your lordship, My CV would only take a minute to make and I assure you that I am capable of cleaning and manual labor.” “What are you talking about? You are the daughter of a duke, behave yourself!” “That is beside the case. If you think about it. It would be a waste if I do not work.” Evy had now changed tactics. Since she can’t make sense of how she got here, then she might as well leave it be for now. What she does need to do is to look for work. Even before she was back at home, it was a necessity for her to have work no matter what it is and where she was. That wouldn’t change even if she turned into some noble daughter. “No. My answer is no.” “What if I showcase to you my skills instead.” “NO!” …
Evy has experience job hunting before. Any opening available, she would try to apply. Sometimes even goes as far as to work as an intern for a long time before they finally give her a position. That was how dedicated she was. Others would say crazy. Yet, it was a bit different here. There were no such things as companies. She wanted her prospects to widen so she was planning to go to the city only to find out that she wasn’t allowed to bring anyone with her. Geographical-wise, she can easily get lost. The Duke was willing to drive her anywhere she wanted as long as she can tell in them advance. So she can’t just willy-nilly go anywhere in the city. When she asked Oji-san for help, she was told that she might get lucky with being a maid. Just like Holly. Since she was already open to the prospect, the only thing she needed was the directions. That’s how Evy changed her course andtried looking for jo