“Devin, what were you thinking?!” the council president suddenly opened the door as she shouted at Devin who’s currently reviewing the reports for the upcoming school festival. There’s only less than a month left to prepare and all the clubs have submitted their preferred activities for the event.

Without even bothering to look at the president, he gave a monotonous reply, “What are you talking about?”

“I’m talking about registering a nobody as one of the performers during the night party!” she slammed the table next to him, “That’s one of our main events! You can’t just put anyone to perform there, what if she messes things up?!” anger is written all over her face.

“I believe that she isn't a nobody.” Devin rebutted then turned his head to the president, “Myrtle, you’re being unreasonable don’t you think? Didn’t you read the report written for her qualifications?”

“Qualifications? Do her abilities even qualify her? She didn’t even win any contest or something like that!” Myrtle scoffed.

“Then if that’s so, then your little sister doesn’t qualify to perform either, don’t you think?” Devin stood up and filed the reports on the drawers next to the shelves.

"T-that’s… That’s different! She was already acknowledged by her department, even her Department Head praised her!” Myrtle reasoned out. Her little sister has been preparing for this event for a long time, she can’t allow anything to hinder her from performing.

Devin closed the drawer and looked at Myrtle with a frown on his face. “Is that so? But Aliyah was also acknowledged and praised by her department, along with their Department head. Even more so, the school director Hariyama praised and recommended her. I’ve written that in the report, didn’t you see it?” Myrtle was stumped for words, it’s true that she didn’t see that part. When she saw that it was Devin who recommended her she already flared up and didn’t bother to read the whole report anymore.

Devin opened the door and was about to leave when he suddenly spoke again, “I know you want to make the event a wonderful one, so I hope you set aside your personal grudges and blind jealousy. It’s because she’s the Fairy Goddess’ daughter isn’t it?” Devin sighed then shook his head as he closed the door.

Myrtle stared at the closed door for a long time. She doesn’t want to admit it but Devin’s words struck her. Yes, she was deeply jealous of Aliyah, not only for being the Fairy Goddess’ daughter but because she’s really pretty like her mother. The Fairy Goddess was one of the school’s pride, she was a genius and a multi-talented woman and all the schools in the region knew about her as no one was able to beat her during her time, be it in academics or in talent. That’s why her mother had been so strict on her because her mother was that woman’s rival. She wanted her to surpass that woman, but in the end, she wasn’t able to. And now, that woman’s daughter appeared in their university and like her mother, she’s also a genius and very pretty too, but what she hated more was that even Devin had been paying attention to her. She really hated it.

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At the top of Mount Agasa, there gloriously stands an obelisk that is even older than the Kingdom of Nephylaria itself, it is known as the Ancient’s Tomb. An altar was built around the obelisk, various flowers and offerings can be found on top of it. Infront of the obelisk, two people holding each other’s hands are standing gazing at the top of the obelisk.

“This obelisk gives me nostalgia. It’s been a long time since then, but, I still remember the first time I came in contact with this obelisk.” Cleigh-an emotionally expressed. “And thanks to that, I met you.” She turned to the man beside her, her husband, Zhefyre.

Zhefyre pats her head and smiles. It was a long journey, and they’ve been through too many hardships, fortunately, they didn’t give up.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps slowly approaching, “I heard you’ll be traveling back to the human realm today.”

Zhefyre turned to the source of that voice and found the Emperor of Nephylaria walking towards him. “Greetings your highness!” he slightly bowed in respect to the Emperor. “Indeed, my wife and I will be traveling back today.”

“You and your wife have been a great help to the Kingdom. The rebels who have been trying to dethrone me and usurp the crown have gone back into hiding. I am mostly worried about the factions trying to harm the crown prince.” The emperor sighed. He’s been worrying about it these days and the pressure and responsibility weighing upon his shoulders

“You shouldn’t be worrying too much Your Highness. The crown prince is currently studying at the Lotus Academy and the Headmaster is taking care of him. I’m sure that the crown prince knows what he’s doing too. He’s your son after all Your Highness.” Zhefyre also watched the crown prince grow and he knew the crown prince’s capabilities. He holds the power that may even surpass his father in time.

“I just hope that he will not act rashly and make unnecessary decisions.” The emperor sighed.

“Speaking of which, your reason to travel back, does it have to do with your daughter’s awakening?” the emperor asked curiously. He knew that Zhefyre’s daughter wasn’t born under normal circumstances, her birth was actually a miracle in a certain sense. And the fact that her awakening didn’t occur when she turned 13 was already out of the norms. Nephylarians usually awaken their abilities at the age of thirteen but there are also special circumstances.

“Yes Your Highness. We were expecting it to happen when she turns 21 just like what happened to my mother. But unfortunately, my mother contacted me a few days ago and told me that she’s already showing signs of awakening.” Zhefyre wasn’t expecting it to happen at this time but the circumstances couldn’t be helped. “We were very sorry about this Your Highness. My wife and I know that you need us at this time but…”

“There’s no need to apologize. You have done so much for this Kingdom already. And besides, you’re no ordinary people of this Kingdom, you’re still considered as Nobles and most of all, you are a direct descendant of the Ancient One. It’s our privilege to have you here.” The emperor tapped Zhefyre’s shoulder, “I wish you and your wife a safe journey.”

“Thank you Your Highness.”

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“Aliyah, it’s time for dinner.” Kheifa knocked on Aliyah’s door but no one was answering. She knocked again for the second time but still, there was no response. After knocking for the third time, she decided to open the door. When she entered the room she spotted a silhouette standing on the balcony of her room so she called out to her. “Aliyah, it’s time for dinner, aren’t you hungry yet?”

Kheifa turned around and was about to head for the door when she suddenly heard Aliyah speak “Aliyah? Is that what I’m called now?” Kheifa abruptly turned back to look at her granddaughter and she got shocked at what she saw.

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Nyk came out of the dining room and was about to check on his grandmother and sister when he noticed two silhouettes made of light appear at the living room. After a few moments, two figure appeared and Nyk hurriedly approached the them. “Mom! Dad!”

The two embraced their son who came rushing to them. “You’ve grown so much Nyk.” Cleigh-an exclaimed.

Nyk scratched his ears subtly with a blush on his face. “You’re just in time. We’re just about to have dinner. I’m just going to check on grandma and Aliyah.” Nyk was about to head for the stairs when Cleigh-an suddenly pulled his arm.

“Let me do it.” Cleigh-an smiled and was about to head for the stairs when they suddenly heard Kheifa shout.

“Who are you?!”