24 A Chat with the Duke (2/2)
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Alice paused at seeing the system message appear after learning the full story of what happened to her race and the ones responsible. 'Is the system a part of my blessing from God? ' Alice questioned to herself feeling weaker than she ever has.
”Try not to bear this weight alone, i cant even imagine having the fate of an entire race on my shoulders. You have me, and I will do everything in my limited power to assist you. ” Arita said now standing in front of Alice holding out his hand.
”Right, you have my thanks.. ” She said taking his hand and standing before leaving to reflect on everything she has learned.
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Entering her room and unpacking all the new clothes she bought today, Alice wished that she could see her family again. If there was one thing God could give her it would be to get her parents back. Thinking back to her time in the Angel kingdom Alice recalled all the good memories she had growing up and playing with her father. 'I hope you and mother are at peace, ' Alice thought to herself before hearing a knock at her door.
”Hey Yumi whats going on? ” Alice asked opening the door.
”How did your chat with my father go? I wanted to join you guys but it looked like a pretty serious talk. ” Yumi asked curiously sitting on Alice's bed. ”Honestly I learned a lot of things I wanted to know for a while now, do you want to know what it was about? ” Alice asked. 'If she is going to be in danger because of me she may as well have a choice. '
”If you don't mind, I don't normally see my father talk with someone with that kind of expression. ” Yumi said listening closely.
Alice begun to explain to Yumi her who situation as Yumi sat and listened to the whole thing finding it hard to believe that a member of the Angel race was actually her closest friend.
”So in short your whole race was wiped out leaving you behind, and if the Demons find out about you then anyone associated with you will be targeted by the Demon race and the only way to bring your race back is to wipe out the Demons the same as they did to the Angels? ” Yumi asked seemingly brushing off the severity of the situation she is in.
”That is correct, I understand if you want to cut ties with me I will back my belongings and find lodging somewhere else.. ” Alice said standing up as she starts to pack her things trying not to cry.
”Well you cant take on a race of Demons on your own, so I guess I will have to get stronger with you wont I. ” Yumi said with a smile causing Alice to drop the clothes she was packing.
”You might die...”
”I am going to die eventually anyways, ” Yumi said with a grin.
”Then you're not allowed to die before I do,if you promise me that I will stay.” Alice said turning to face Yumi.
”Its a promise, as long as you promise to not keep anymore secrets from me. ” Yumi said while picking up Little Shadow and petting him feeling victorious. 'Congratulations on getting a new ally, ' Shadow said purring as he was reviving attention.
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The next day Alice woke up early and headed out going to the Mages Guild to schedule with a Wind Element Instructor. Arriving at the Guild Alice headed inside to talk to the receptionist, ”Hello I was here the other day trying to get a teacher for the Wind Element. ”
”Right, well sit on the bench over there and wait until someone comes to get you. ” The receptionist said pointing at the bench at the far corner of the lobby.
Taking her seat Alice begins to read from her grimoire to kill the time until her new teacher arrives, casually flipping from page to page she becomes slightly consumed in her study not noticing her teacher trying to get her attention.
”Hello, are you Alice? ” The elderly gentlemen asked as he stood in front of her. ”Yes sorry i was doing some reading and got pretty absorbed into it. ” Alice said as she stood and shook his hand,
”I see you have a Shadow Element grimoire, do you perhaps have a reason you asked to see a Wind Element teacher? ” The man said curiously.
”I have three elements and i am curious about learning my third which would be the Wind Element, it is nice to meet you teacher, ” Alice said politely.
”Oh my, how rare to have three elements especially the Shadow Element, If you would like you can follow me to the training grounds and we can start our first lesson. ” The man said whilst offering his hand to Alice.