ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ ᴘᴇᴛᴜɴɪᴀ |ᴮˡᵃᶜᵏ ᶜˡᵒᵛᵉʳ|

⋙𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞​⋘

It was an ordinary day in the Kingdom. The people went about their daily routines, and the Magic knights diligently carried out their missions, upholding their duties as protectors of the realm. Meanwhile, the Wizard King, known for his occasional tendency to slack off, was nowhere to be found as always, much to Marz's frustration. Despite the absence of the Wizard King, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on this seemingly uneventful day.

You let out a bored sigh as you glanced out of the window, expecting to see Julius diligently working. Instead, all you found were stacks of papers and documents left unattended. You couldn't help but pout in frustration. "He's left me with this mess of papers. I hope he appreciates the effort I put into sorting it out. Thankfully, my brain is still functioning well," you muttered with a sweatdrop forming on your forehead.

During those days of recovery, you were frequently visited by Julius, as well as the other captains and some knights. However, there was one person who had not yet come to see you, and deep down, you suspected the reason behind their absence. Letting out a sigh, you gazed at the paper in your hand before deciding to write something on it. "I wonder if he's in his quarters. Perhaps I should pay him a visit," you murmured, leaning your head back as you contemplated the idea. After a moment's consideration, you made up your mind. "I think I should. Hopefully, he's there. Alright!" With determination, you stood up and set about tidying up the room, preparing yourself to go and find the person you were longing to see.

"Good luck, Julius! I've done my part with this paperwork. Now it's your turn, you elusive Wizard King!" you huffed, a mix of frustration and amusement evident in your voice. With a satisfied smile, you left the castle behind and ventured out into the world, eager to meet the enigmatic captain who had yet to visit you.

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After a long mission, a certain peasant in the Golden Dawn walks somewhere where his feet lead him. Walking around the quarters, feeling bored and ignoring the spirit that keeps bugging him about something that he isn't listening to and it isn't important, just seemingly wants his attention. Lost in his own thoughts, he continued his leisurely walk, oblivious to the spirit's persistent attempts to communicate.

As he walked outside the quarters, the peasant's gaze suddenly fell upon a figure with distinct white hair. His eyes widened slightly, and he came to a halt, recognizing the familiar sight. "Lady Kiyomi...?" he murmured, blinking multiple times in surprise. The incessant bickering from the spirit that had been nagging him finally ceased as he directed his attention toward the unexpected encounter before him.

"Oh! Yuno! It's been a while, hasn't it?" you exclaimed with a warm smile, making your way toward him.

"U-uh, yeah..." Yuno stuttered, clearly taken aback by your presence in the headquarters. Meanwhile, Bell, Yuno's spirit he had got from the certain dungeon, observed you with a scrutinizing and judgmental gaze, examining your figure from top to bottom. Bell's thoughts raced with curiosity and concern. 'Who is this lady!? And why is Yuno stuttering? This is highly unusual!' Bell's inquisitive nature was piqued, eager to uncover the identity and intentions of the mysterious woman before them.

You couldn't help but notice the small spirit and a sparkle of fascination appeared in your eyes. "Whoa! Is this the spirit? She's so adorable!" you exclaimed with genuine awe, captivated by Bell's presence. Your words caused Bell to flutter unexpectedly, visibly pleased by the compliment.

"H-huh!? I have a name, you know! It's Bell!" Bell retorted, slightly flustered but unable to hide a hint of pride. "And of course, I am cute! Right, Yuno?" Bell turned to Yuno, seeking affirmation and validation from him.