✦ War Preparationz
In his office, Aizen set aside the final document he had been signing when a sharp knock echoed against the heavy door.
"Entter," his deep voice commanded.
A soldier burst in, armor still damp with the morning mist. "My Lord! We bring urgent news—the Snow Elves have already set foot upon the Green Continent! Shall we flank them from behind or strike from the side?"
Aizen stood slowly, his golden eyes narrowing. "No. We face them head on. Let them see our resolve."
Another Dragon soldier stepped forward, saluting. "Yes, my Lord! I will command the front line and prepare the sky riders. We'll crush them in the skies as well as on the ground!"
Aizen removed his worn battle jacket, replacing it with his sleek, flexible armor—a dark mantle woven to withstand dragonfire and blade alike. He adjusted the clasps, then strode toward the door.
At the threshold, he paused beside Lyra, his voice lowering to a whisper only she could hear.
> "Stay here. Protect the children. I'll win this battle… and when I return, you had better reward me." ❤️
His smirk flashed, and with a surge of power, he took flight alongside the loyal Dragon Knights—warriors who followed him not only for duty, but because life in the Green Continent had flourished under his reign.
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✦ Theodore's Restless Day
"Aw… school doesn't start until tomorrow," Theodore muttered, flopping back on his bed.
A knock interrupted his thoughts. A butler bowed respectfully from the doorway. "Young Lord, there is someone waiting to meet you in the meeting room."
Theodore blinked. "Huh? Waiting for me?"
"Yes. They asked for you specifically."
As the butler left, Theodore sat up, his expression hardening. What if it's someone here to bully me? No… I'll be confident. I'll show them I'm not weak. He clenched his fists before heading to the meeting room.
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✦ The Mysterious Guest
Inside, Mikaela and Lina stood protectively before a strange young woman whose face was shadowed beneath a wide black hat. Pale skin shimmered like moonlight, and silver hair flowed over her shoulders, giving her an otherworldly beauty.
"Why are you here?" Mikaela snapped. "School is over. Theodore is resting. Leave him alone."
The woman's soft laugh broke the tension. "No need to worry, sister-in-law. I came only to see him."
"Sister-in-law?!" Mikaela nearly shouted, fury flashing in her eyes.💀
Theodore stepped forward, puzzled but curious. "…Lucien? Is that you?"
The hat tilted back, revealing Lucien's radiant smile. "You guessed too quickly, my fiancé Theo ❤️."
"F-fiancé?!" Mikaela's voice cracked with outrage. "Theo, what is this?! You didn't say a word about being engaged to… her!"
Theodore rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Well… it's a long story. About a week ago, Lucy asked if I wanted to be engaged so we could stay together forever. I… accepted."
"Ugh! Why would you accept that?!" Mikaela stomped her foot, glaring at Lucien. "She's evil!" 👿
"She's not!" Theodore shot back, surprising even himself. "Lucy has always been kind to me. When you guys weren't around, she played with me, helped me, and stayed by my side. She's not evil."
"But… did Papa or Mama agree to this?" Lina asked cautiously, her wide eyes darting between the two.
Theodore nodded. "I asked Mother Lyra. She said if I truly loved someone who loved me back, she would accept it. So… she gave me her blessing."
Lucien grinned sweetly. "And I asked my Aunt for permission. She approved as well. So yes… it's official. Theodore and I are engaged ❤️."
The room fell into silence. Mikaela looked furious, Lina stunned.
Then Lucien stretched her hand toward Theodore. "Shall we go outside, Theo?"
He hesitated only for a moment before smiling shyly. "Sure, Lucy."
They stepped out into the corridor hand-in-hand. But standing there, frozen in disbelief, was Amethyst—his eyes wide, his body unmoving. 🥶
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End of Chapter 53
Author : I'm sleepy I don't wanna sleep 😴
Brain : stop dreaming and go to sleep