Discovering Summerland

Chapter 21

Cheater
Jerastus 16, 2196
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LUCIFUGE
Lucifuge Rofocale Gwydion

"Hah, buti nalang she didn't recognize you! I think she just wants to bang you, you know," unang sabi niya matapos naming makapasok sa isa sa mga silid dito sa pinakaitaas na palapag.

After the incident, she immediately replaced the servant dolls to another set. I could guess it had drained her or stressed her out, so I just let her drink. It could be a truth vial for her too.

"So you know that there are people from Summer here?" I said as I closed the door and created a barrier for us. I couldn't risk spilling information, knowing there might be spies out there.

"Uh, yeah? You're here. I'm here, so obviously. If you're going to ask me how and why, then don't. I cannot tell you anything. Don't tell me about yours too. Ayaw kong malaman and ayaw kong makisawsaw," sagot niya.

Doon palang, alam ko nang hindi ko na siya dapat tanungin pa. Maybe I could later... if it slips her tongue.

A casual conversation might work.

"You're doing good here?" I asked her as she chugs on her drink.

Inirapan ako ni Heidi at padabog na ibinaba ang kanyang bote. "Obviously," she stated. "But without the help of theeee special FORCES! of Summerland, I won't survive here hee-hee. I'm living a luxurious life but I would probably flop so hard if I'm young, dumb, stupid," she added, dancing to some steps.

What? She's drunk already?

I hesitated to give her a glass of water, since I was waiting for her to spill more of why she's here and who helps her. Suppose it's who she calls the 'special forces' but I know she's just concealing, hiding the name.

"Hey, no! 'Di ako drunk, Crown Prince. This is just me. 'Di mo kasi ako pinapansin kaya 'di mo 'ko nakilala, eh. Pero okay na rin. It'd be a problem if you fall for me," she said when she noticed me handing her over the water.

Hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang beses na akong napabuntonghininga ng batang 'to. I need information from her so I can't storm out of here!

"Yeah, sure. Okay, so can you help me with you special forces too?" Halos pabiro kong tanong sa kanya.

Heidi pouted and shrugged. "I dunno. What can you offer in return?" She asked.

Umawang ang bibig ko at sinubukang mag-isip ng posibleng maibigay ko sa kanya. "What do you need?" I asked.

"Hm, magtayo ka ng school of sorcery or for dark arts sa Summer, where people of Summer LIKE MEEE who have dark magic can have the chance to exercise their abilities with ZERO JUDGEMENT. I'm sure you're also being limited for your power. Syempre..."

She went on and on about how good it would be to establish a school for dark magic in the land of Summer. It wasn't impossible, but I would have to pull strings and use my influence- and I have zero idea about the school.

"... You know we could visit the School of Sorcery here in Fall! The kids there are amazing. I'm going to meet someone there too!" Aniya, na sa wakas ay may kabuluhan na ang usapan.

I know she wouldn't spare me the details, and I shouldn't threaten her to say so. But if accompanying her could lead me to some clues, I'll take it.

"When do we go?" I asked her as I grabbed the bottle she's been drinking.

She rolled her eyes at me and crossed her arms. "At the nineteenth. For the time being, you should stay here. You're safest here. I'll provide you your needs and everything. Just make sure you don't leave! Especially with that face of yours!"