Halcion leaned on the railing at the balcony, peeking at another balcony on the same floor beside his room.

After a quiet journey from the Elram dukedom to the count estate, now, the mansion were hustled and bustled with the maids and workers in a chaotic state.

The reason was because the young count fainted at the entrance as soon as they arrived at the estate.

The butler carried Herald after instructing a maid to bring him to a new guestroom.

The maid brought him to a large guest room and served him lunch inside the room. She asked for his pardon due to her master's absent.

After having his meal, he inspected the room and headed to the balcony out of boredom.

After awhile, Halcion returned to his room and laid on the bed. The same spacious bed, the same luxurious room...as he remembered.

His heart was pounding loudly, wondering about Hera's condition. It was that very same sort of sickness, perhaps?

Three hours passed. The hallway turned tranquil again.

Halcion sat up and left his room. He peeped around the hall. There was no one in sight. Quietly, he turned towards Hera's room. Feeling no other presence, he entered the room unannounce.

Slowly, he approached the bed.

Hera was breathing heavily.

Halcion sat beside the bed. Slowly leaning towards her, gently, he brushed her white cheek.

Truly, the person in front of him was still breathing. Carefully, he pulled the neckline of her pajama, revealing her small cleavage.

He chanted as his finger touch the middle of her chest. A magic circle appear in golden light, embedded on the spot and disappeared again.

He smiled and in whisper, "This time... I'll be the protagonist."

He stared at her lips. He gulped and quickly sat up again.

'Calm down... No matter what...She is only fifteen right now...'

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Halcion sighed.

Having a tremendous amount of magic inside a ten years old's body was truly a burden.

He gripped his palm. For losing such a huge amount of mana to be back in time, he had to make sure everything was worth it. Now, he was sure could be with her, again.

He was startled when the door was opened and stood up quickly.

"Oh." Richmond was pushing a cart when he was surprised to see Halcion there. "Young Master Halcion..."

"At ease." Halcion coughed. "I-I mean... I just intrude. So don't mind me."

Richmond chuckled. "Understood."

Halcion turned and look at Hera. "Will he be alright?"

"Don't worry. It is a normal occurences. Master will be fine by tommorrow."

"I-I see. Humph!" Halcion reminded himself to act his current age. "Such a weak guy. How is he supposed to take care of me?"

Richmond smiled. "Please forgive us, young master."

Halcion leered at him. "W-Well, it can't be helped. I also feeling a little tired. I want dinner in my room later and please prepare lukewarm water for my bath."

"Yes, sir." Richmond nodded.

Halcion stomped his way out of the room, trying to act childish enough for others to see. As soon as he left the room, he ran towards his own room and flung himself onto the bed.

'What an embarrasing act...'

He hugged the pillow tightly. He felt a little irk when he first met Hera in the dukedom. He felt angry for some reason but, more than anything, he wanted to run towards her with all his child might and hugged her.

The current Hera had no memories of him, for sure. It felt bitter.

Halcion remembered that last moment again. He wanted to cry so badly right now. He bit his lower lip, holding back his tear.

'Calm down... She is just a few steps away... She is still breathing.'

Knock, knock.

"What?" He felt annoyed.

"We are here to prepare your bath, young master." It seems to be a maid's voice.

"Enter."

Three maids appeared from the door and quickly worked their job. In just five minutes, the bath was ready.

"Leave. I'll call again after I finish."

The maids bowed and left in hurry.

Halcion grumbled. "I still can't get used to this... Seriously... I miss the hot shower and my swimming pool."

-+-

Hera opened her eyes slowly. The red light entered from the open window. It was already in the evening.

She grabbed the bell on side table and rang once, signalling that only Richmond was summoned.

"Master? How do feel?" Richmond approached her bed.

"...How long have I been asleep?"

"A day and a half."

She was shocked. "What?! What about Hal- I mean, Young Master Halcion?"

"Everything has been taken care of. Currently he is selecting tutors for all the subject that was required to study."

"With Gram?"

"Yes, I assigned him to be the young master's personal aid."

Hera took a deep breath. "Good. Now that I'm feeling better, I'm so famished."

Richmond smiled. "Dinner will be served right away."

"Hold on!"

Richmond blinked.

Hera smiled. "Prepare a feast as a welcoming banquet. I'll have my dinner with him."

"Understood." Richmond left.