Chapter 2: The cost of help

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The celestial tower was beautiful, starkly contrasting to how devious it was described in books

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The celestial tower was beautiful, starkly contrasting to how devious it was described in books. Alexiel looked around in awe, surrounded by a sparkling water stream, it was a marvelous sight. 

"Whatever it costs, huh..." Kaito's words pull her back to reality, right, she was here for an important reason. 

"Whatever it costs, indeed," Alexiel said firmly. 

A smirk rested on his face, as closing his eyes he leaned on the wall, "You do know, that I am 'banished' from your kingdom, what could you possibly give me? Land? It is not possible as I am not a legal citizen, Money? I have no use of it here." his silver eyes stare at her, "so tell me Alexiel Chisaka, what can you offer me for my help?" 

She shook her head with a smile, tilting her head, she said, "As I said, anything," she took a step closer to him, "You see, I possess a certain ability so that I can change your appearance, and making you a legal citizen, will not be a problem then." 

"How about you show me an example of your ability, right now, Alexiel?" the smirk resting on his face was irresistible. 

"Hah," closing her eyes, Alexiel whispered, "Speciem Mutare."

A bright silver light engulfed her before fading away slowly, in front of Kaito was now Alexiel, with short black hair, her usual golden eyes-- a shade of emerald. Her blue robs transformed into a purple dress. She smiled brightly, hiding the shadows beneath her eyes, "See, I told you,"

Kaito for some seconds was stunned by what he saw. It was the most powerful Morpho's Veil ability he had seen. Most of the time, the Morpho's veil could only change the appearance a little, but with her it was almost like he was seeing a completely different person.

He composed himself again, before leaning on the wall with a smirk, "One wish, I will help you, but in return you have to grant me one thing, I wish," 

"Alright," she said.

"Deal," he said, before gesturing to a room, "let's talk about the cause and plan now," 

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