Chapter 5 - Holding a Toast

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It shocked me to the point I can't think about my surroundings. Why is the master of the magic tower greeting me when he was supposed to greet the others first?

"E-ehem. It seems like our little sister has become more glamorous as the time passed."

"Y-yeah. I never would have thought she would turn out like the late empress."

"She inherited her beauty from her mother."

Those smiles. In this dangerous and bloody palace, there is a 'Mask' we have to wear to avoid getting exposed. If any weaknesses are to shown that's when you'll fall all over.

"It seems like my brother's complimented me too much. I've never would have guessed where you guys would looked like since I've never saw your mothers for the past 10 years. It such a shame."

The sound of the faint clicking tongue can be heard. Even if the others didn't join for the compliment earlier I know that they are offended in some ways especially the 1st prince.

"My sister today is so talkative. I hope you don't mind it, master sean."

"Oh your highness, are you hitting on guys too? How can master sean mind it? It's the talk of the siblings afterall." I smiled staring at the annoyed 1st prince.

"Princess Sandra. Your mouth today has been opened widely huh?" So, my brother that came from the same womb as me finally talked to me. "Yes. It is open widely to the point I want to curse, shout, sing and spit someone's face."

The 6th prince has always been quiet but today he talked to me. This is rare.

A sound of the controlling of laughter can be heard from the distance. It seems like my joke got to them.

"Let's change the subject. Let's welcome the master of the magic tower. Let's toast for a peace and full of blessings empire we have. Cheers!"

I glanced at the seat next to the 3rd prince. The 2nd prince still hasn't show up at all.

"I'm very grateful for your kindness that you show me your highnesses. I shall repay it with this."

An item that have different colors that are shinning other than jewelry suddenly float in the air. Seconds later they moved by themselves as they were already assigned or already found its owner.

"What is this?"

"Ah, this item has my mana. Whenever you are endanger just used this item and it will protect you. Although it only contains a little this will last for 10 years. I hope you like it."

The other prince were amazed at it was their very first time receiving it. The 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th with the 6th and 7th prince's were like normal as if they already have some or seen it.

"Thank you for a wonderful gift. I'll cherish this."

Even if you say that you are not the type to cherish anything at all.

"Anyway, is there a reason for your visit here?" The 4th prince asked. He waited for sean to answered. I was also eager to know what's his reason for him to go himself here.

He swallowed his food before speaking again. "I have always thought that there is no one who is greater than the sage who contains 89% of Mana. However, I thought wrong. There is someone who is farther greater than him now."

Commotion filled in the room. The other Prince's were all having trouble expression.

"Greater than the old sage?"

"This is huge."

"I can't even think properly."

The Azariah, the 3rd prince then spoke. "Have you found out who's this person?"

Silence then filled the room. The atmosphere turns awkward.

"Although I haven't verify it yet, I know. That person is somewhere nearby."

I blink as I chewed my mouth. I glanced at sean but I caught him red-handed glancing at me.

That's surprisingly weird.

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