Elysia in Another World

Chapter 9 - A Big Mistake P1

We spent a few hours after Alethea and the others showed up discussing the geopolitical landscape of the planet we were on in Realm 7 - by the way, it's called Elea - with Luma and Carys. Their attendants actually had to whip up more refreshments, not at all because Aisha ate every single blood cookie. I'm kidding, she actually did eat them all, but with so many more attendees... snacks and drinks for four did not go very far between nine adults and two children. Lily and Ally volunteered to assist their attendants but were firmly denied, being considered guests themselves. It was amusing seeing them hesitantly sit next to me and take part, rather than stand behind me waiting to serve more refreshments or what-have-you.

They're my attendants, but they're also my family, basically like sisters. And well... they're royals, of course. We grew up so tight-knit. And it turned out that they are immortals, too!

My mind keeps going back to what Joey said. That I'd lose something important. But what could it be? Why do I have to ask Alfia specifically?

What about being a god? I always deny it. But I literally created Elysium, which houses millions of worlds. I am the daughter of the Primordial Goddess. Realistically, I am a god. Should I stop denying it? Should I accept it?

I need to recover my memories.

She stood up, suddenly, her white and silver power bursting to life. Everyone's eyes were on her in an instant. She unsheathed Hikarimaru and telepathically instructed her to take human form, which startled Carys, Luma, and Aisha. "Astraia, Joey, I want to enter my soul with both of you. Carys, will you authorize a permanent living situation for me here at the cathedral?"

"Yes."

"Once that room is ready," she turned back to her weapon partners, "we'll enter my soul."

Joey nodded and Astraia said, "As you wish."

She glanced around at the group not from Realm 7. "All of you, handle things back home. I will remain here for now. There are problems I must resolve here. I will continue teaching remotely, so my students will not be neglected, and Alethea can handle the things I can't do remotely. My duties as a royal can be mitigated with remote work. Public appearances are another story, but..." She paused for a moment, recalling what Allison said in their brief meeting. "Allison will take care of everything, I just need to keep up my instructor duties in the afternoon. I almost put everything on myself again."

"You're good at that," Luma commented between sips of tea. Alethea, Adele, and Michelle looked at her, silently putting pressure on her to continue. "Oh. Commander Catherine Lancet was a busybody. That life was pretty crazy. Though, from what I've heard, the lives of Shiori Sakaguchi and Elise Arbell were pretty up there, too." She eyed Alethea.

"Yeah... a bit."

Kye smiled apologetically. "I won't work myself to death, I promise. I'll take my time."

Luma smiled and nodded. "Moderation, Commander."

Kye looked at Aliana. "I suppose you will be here outside of school hours?"

"Yes, Princess."

Kye glanced over at the door that Aliana and the others entered through. "You can cross the boundary... or rather, you can bypass it through the Void. And it requires Radiance to enter... That means only a handful of us can even enter it." She walked over and opened the door. Her eyes widened as she realized something she had all but disregarded on her sixteenth birthday. "Purple... not unlike the background from that doorway Shiro walked through."

"I thought you might make that connection," Alethea said. "If it's true, Shiro has Radiance, but I have a theory to test that might deter that thought."