From-DIDIDA Novels
"Yes, it's time for us to go." Nell gave the confirmation.
"I see..." Ella glanced down a little, then looked at Elysia. She approached and hugged her friend for a temporary goodbye.
"Ely, please be careful and take care of yourself. The journey to Fairy Continent might be dangerous. So, please separate from the Goddess of Blessings or your master." Ella said that while looking into Elysia's eyes. She wanted her friend to see her sincerity and concern.
"Mm, I'll be careful, Ella. Thanks for your concern. It means a lot to me." Elysia smiled warmly to receive words of concern from people who care for her.
Then, Ella let go of her hug and took a little distance. Evelyn came to hug Elysia too.
"Ely, come back soon." Evelyn could only say that short sentence, even though there were many things she wanted to say.
"Yes, I'll be right back with the Goddesses, Eve." Elysia patted Evelyn's back gently with one hand. She received sincerity in Evelyn's words and expressions.
Meanwhile, Vanessa felt helpless without words even though she was flanked twice by two girls who didn't care about her whereabouts.
After exchanging a few more words with Evelyn and Ella, Elysia went to the exit with Nell on her shoulder. Elysia didn't forget to give a piece of thoughtful advice to her friends.
Evelyn and Ella waved their hands back to Elysia. They looked at Elysia until Elysia was entirely out of sight.
"Nee, Ella." Evelyn suddenly called out.
"Yes?" Ella gave her full attention to her friend.
"After your class reassessment test, let's go to the Imperial Palace together. I'm sure my family is still there and will return to the Ariatha Kingdom this afternoon." Evelyn grasped her hand as her best friend's suggestion was still ringing in her mind.
"With pleasure, Eve. Looks like there will be some parties spying on Ely and the people around her. We also need to be careful." Ella gave her consent without delay. She took Elysia's suggestion seriously.
"Uhm, I'll stay at the Holy Cathedral again with you for a few days, Ella. I'll be in your care." Evelyn looked at Ella.
"You're always welcome at my family's house, Eve. Make yourself at home. Ah, but it's a little awkward to welcome Sir Maximilian for a few days at home because it looks like there will only be me, you, and Miss Ariel around." Ella put her hand on her chin.
She knew that her parents were going to the Western Region this afternoon. Also, her grandfather would be busy for a while because of a lot of work regarding the preparation.
"Then, I will ask my mother to send a lady as my protector." Evelyn thought for a while and came up with a solution. She received a positive response from Ella, then they parted ways to return to their respective grandstands.
"Ely! Ely!"
When Elysia scuttled while avoiding the crowd, her name suddenly was called by someone from behind. She turned around only to see Rosa was there, waving at her.
Elysia rushed over only to silence Rosa's mouth and drag the girl behind the tree.
"El- Hmph! Hng!" Rosa rebelled a little but gave up immediately.
"Shh... I was sneaking away, and here you are, calling me out loud. Some suspicious parties are spying on me, you know?" Elysia whispered in Rosa's ear.
She could only sigh because she couldn't use her magic among such a crowd, not when many pairs of eyes could notice her at any time. At least, she needed to get away from the stadium area first.
"Hng, hnm." Rosa nodded in understanding. Then, Elysia freed her mouth. "Phew, you startled me, Ely. First, congratulations on your platinum card. I was amazed to find that your affinity is so godly beyond my understanding."
"En, thank you, Rosa. Do you have any business with me? For you to know, I need to leave immediately." Elysia glanced at the people in black who were eyeing her. They were aware of her very presence now, thanks to Rosa.
"Business? Of course, there are. Let's go to Starlight Apparel. Give me about 10 minutes of your time to take photos of the pretty dresses I designed for you alone." Rosa immediately nodded with a smile. Then, she grabbed Elysia's hand and walked away without fear of anything.
"Ah, wait. Those suspicious people may come to you later too. Besides, isn't there still a reassessment test for you?" Elysia felt a little overwhelmed. She also began to wonder how Rosa knew about her whereabouts, thanks to the question Elena had in mind.
"I will be happy when aristocrats, students, or many other people come to my shop. They will inevitably become my customers. It still takes about two or three hours before my class enters the field. So, no worries. I've been there and here looking for you, then please come with me." Rosa said it with confidence as she tried to calm her lucky star.
"O, oh, alright." Just as Elysia gave her response, a carriage suddenly appeared and blocked the way.
Then, a young master in luxurious and sparkling clothes walked out of the carriage with a big smile. "Beautiful sunny day, lovely girls. I see you are going somewhere. Allow me to give you a ride to your destination."
"Oh my, what a coincidence, Young Master Jeon. It has been a week since you visited my Starlight Apparel. That way, thank you for your offer. We will bother you to drive us to my shop." Rosa answered politely and happily. Then, she turned to Elysia. "Ely, this is Young Master Jeon, one of the customers in my shop. He's a nice customer. Thus, let's get a free ride."
"Haha, yes, feel free to ride." Jeon laughed dryly.
"Customer? But he is a man, and you sell women's clothes, Senior Rosa?" Elysia felt a little suspicious, but she hoped that Rosa would not betray her trust.
"Yup, but Young Master Jeon has a grand theater in Orastin City, and he entrusts the costumes to me." Rosa climbed into the carriage and took Elysia.
However, Elysia only joined after getting Nell's permission. After the two girls entered, the carriage immediately left the scene because Jeon was worried that many parties would follow.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Jeon Kaur. Ah, aren't you the first-year student who shocked all the people in the stadium, right?" Jeon stretched out his hand with an open palm to point, not a handshake.
"Pleased to meet you, Young Master Jeon. My name is Elysia Avery." Elysia folded her hands in her lap with a polite smile.
"Hm-hmm, what a beautiful and graceful name. It suits you very well, Miss Elysia. However, you need to be careful. It seems many parties already have their interest in you." Jeon reminded with kindness.
"Oh, dear me. Is that true?" Elysia covered her mouth with the pretense of surprise. When she received a nod from Jeon, she opened her mouth again. "Then, is Young Master Jeon one of the parties in question?"
"Yes, I'm one of them. But, please don't get me wrong, okay? I'm just interested, without any other means. Someone with unlimited talent like you should be protected because you are still so vulnerable to danger." Jeon admitted without hesitation.
"Hum, yes, but the danger in question needs to face a lot of obstacles first... Like the Celestine Family, the Mitchell Royal Family, or the Griffith Royal Family, hehe..." Elysia chuckled softly, and Rosa followed suit.
Jeon was taken aback. He thought Elysia came from an ordinary aristocratic family, but apparently, this girl's relationship was too deep. Even the three superpower families were positioned as shields so casually.
He glanced at Rosa, the girl he had known for two weeks, for enlightenment. It was such a valuable coincidence to get Elysia into his carriage, thanks to Rosa. However, it took a 180-degree turn from the plan in his mind right away.
"Oh dear, Ely is my lucky star, Young Master Jeon. It will be too difficult if you want to get Ely to your grand theater. Holy Princess and Princess Evelyn won't give their consent. Not to mention, our Holy Grandfather's permission." Rosa misunderstood Jeon's gaze. After all, the relationship she had with this young master was nothing more than a vendor and customer.
Elysia and Elena let out a sigh of relief when they understood Rosa's position.
'Phew... It turns out that this girl still sees you as a precious diamond, Ely. This girl didn't mention herself in her statements to protect herself. Still, she doesn't want you to be taken by anyone else either. Well, at least you can still keep your contract with this girl for free money and pretty dresses.' Elena aborted her intention to do anything to Rosa.
'Mm, I was suspicious and worried earlier. Fortunately, our worries didn't happen, or I couldn't help but cancel my contract with Rosa.' Elysia also possessed a similar opinion.
It didn't take long to arrive at Rosa's shop. It wasn't far from the academy area, after all.
"Hum, looks like we've arrived. Would you like to come to visit my shop, Young Master Jeon? We have a lot of new products that are beautiful and charming. Maybe some will catch your eye." Rosa invited Jeon politely when the carriage stopped in front of her shop.
Jeon nodded and got off the carriage with the two girls. Then, he inquired about Elysia a little deeper through Rosa. "If I may know, what is the relationship between Miss Elysia and you, Miss Rosa?"
"Hm-hmm, Ely is my lucky star and my first model. The first magazine that my Starlight Apparel released had Ely as the sole model. That's why my shop quickly attracted the market thanks to luck and blessings." Rosa gave a wink, then she went with Elysia to leave the young master alone.