47th Chapter ♣ An Enemy Returns

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"Though there is only one king, there is more than one ruler."

Chapter Forty-Seven   ♣ An Enemy Returns


News had come that the human had managed to defeat Zion Brunhild. Although Zion was clearly a good opponent and a potential titleholder for a position among the Twelve, he wasn't interested.

Of course, she went to see the battle despite perilous weather of Prelurésia. She had to be careful though, as her suspension prevented her from even stepping a meter close to the academy's grounds. Doing so could extend her punishment and she sincerely wanted to avoid that.

"You're sure taking your time."

The former fifth-ranker narrowed her eyes as she stared at her older brother through his reflection in the mirror, her perfectly arched brows knitting together ever so slightly that made a crease just above her nose evident.

"I do not remember giving you the permission to enter my room," she sternly told him, tugging on the long sleeves of her soft, pink gown as she stood up from her seat in front of her dresser. The skirt swished and fluttered as she moved.

"Is it bad to check up on my little sister?" His form was hunched in front of the window, somewhat shadowed by the darkness inside her room. Snow was falling outside, casting shadows that trailed down the walls like an army of ants.

"It is when I gave you no permission," she answered, making her way towards her bed where her uniform laid ready.

"After almost a month, I see you're enthusiastic to go back to the academy. Are you that excited to face that human again?"

"So what if I am?" She took the clothes in her arms. "I've been itching for this day to come."

"Ah, little sister. As predictable as ever." His laugh bounced off the walls before reaching her ears, creating an overlapping series of exasperating resonances. "Maybe that's why that human managed to defeat you."

Growling, Courtney clenched her fists and small, wind tornadoes appeared beside her. She shot her hand towards the direction of the voice and blades of wind sliced through the air, shattering the windows and cutting through his body.

"Shut your mouth." She seethed, watching as he fell to the ground in numerous pieces.

"Or maybe it's because of your temper. You can never control your anger, can you?" His voice echoed before it died and his body vanished into nothingness, puffing into cinders in the air.

"Please don't send any more of your horrid clones into my room. They're repulsing." She huffed, opening the door to her dressing room and shutting it close behind her.

She tugged on the uniform, nauseated it wasn't what she had gotten herself familiar with. The Celestial Twelve's uniforms were much more comfortable. To be forced to wear the unbelievable plainness of the regular uniforms made her feel sick.

With a grimace, she stepped out of her room, only to see a figure sitting on top of her bed.

Her features softened. "Suzanne," she said.

The other girl looked up and beamed when she saw Courtney. The pinkish shade of her curly tresses fell on her shoulders as she spread her arms wide open and engulfed the other girl into a hug. Her green eyes twinkled joyfully.

"I'm happy you're finally going back," she told her, pulling away but keeping her hands on Courtney's shoulders. "Don't get in trouble again."

Courtney looked away. "I do not think I can promise that."

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