Chapter 3

(Veronica’s POV)

Hello! My name is Veronica Olson and I’m what most people call a celebrity!

Fufufufu~ believe it or not, I’m actually pretty famous. But to be honest I don’t really feel like one, all I do is sing, dance, get my pictures taken and act, all the things I like to do, so being call a celebrity just foe doing those makes me feel a little weird.

Oh, but I do have another job that I promise to never tell anyone outside my work place, and that is…A SECRET!

Fufufufu~ just kidding, I’m not mean so I’ll tell.

I’m actually one of the Queen’s agents, or should I say I’m one of the members of the Knights of the Dinner Table, or was that Service Table…… anyway, my code name is Percival. Isn’t it cool, I’m a secret agent! But my code name is a little funny to say so I gave myself the nickname Percy!

But of course only the people who not only knew my secret, but also someone I like can call me that.

Let’s see, we I have Uncle Arty, Lance, Gala, Kay…oh and let’s not forget, Mori! Ah, but Mori isn’t part of the Knights though, he’s someone special.

Back when I just 13 and freshly joined the Knights, I meet a boy or should I say young man that had a peculiar aura flowing around him. I was told by Uncle Arty before that he was just 15 but uncle said that he would have a hard time fighting him if he won’t have the other Knight for back up.

I was really amazed when I heard that from Uncle himself, I mean he was very strong, the strongest even.

But to think this guy can beat not only Uncle but also the rest of the knights…wow.

Ever since then, my curiosity of him grew slowly. With my super cool super power, I started to gather information about his profile.

At the end, my amazement just kept rising, to think back when he was younger, he was able to beat a True Ancestor. I know what those are, there’s a few of them in the world, but I heard they’re both very powerful and very scary.

And when I asked Uncle Arty whether he would fight a True Ancestor, he merely told me that he’d rather avoid fighting a real one.

Weeks after getting as much information as I can about him, I eventually ran out of pieces. I was really sad to not be able to find anything about him, but suddenly Uncle Arty needed me to do a mission with him.

I was very happy, I don’t have to sneak around and ask other people anymore, I could just ask him directly!

Though not always, I was able to do different kinds of missions with him, we even started to call each other by nicknames.

His real name is James Moriarty, but since it sounded like a name that would come from a fiendish and diabolical villain, I decided to call him Mori. But of course, he’s now calling me Percy because we have become very close, yup.

But something is strange, one of the information I’ve got was he was given a potion from his mother and that would make him hate women instinctively.

Even until today, the reason on why would his mother do that is still a mystery to me, his mother sure is something; I couldn’t get one bit of information about her.

But that wasn’t important, what’s important is that Mori is sick.

At least that was what I thought, even though he has that weird potion inside his body, we able to surpass it. I should know, because even though we aren’t on the same mission, we still go to the same school.

That’s right, Mori and I are not only work buddies but we’re also school buddies!

Back when we go to school together, I was always with my friends. We go to the cafeteria together and we do our homework in the library together too. But for Mori, he was always alone, whenever lunch starts or whenever his class has free time; all he does is look out the window with a lonely look in his eyes.

*Sniff* Just thinking about it makes me want to cry!

But it was strange, sure he still has that awkward feeling whenever he talks to a girl, but he talks just fine with Uncle Arty, Lance and even the other male subordinates, they might not talk like friends or close, but all the same, he has someone’s company.

That is why I asked some of his classmates.

I was ready to help them if they wanted to get close to Mori, but all the things they said was “he’s was scary.”, “he’s some we shouldn’t get close with.” or “I’m sure he does a lot of sketchy things from behind, so it’s best to stay away.”.

I could believe it, how could they say that!? They judge Mori before they even get to know him! Sure I heard a rumor before that he beats up some upperclassmen, but when I gathered all the information, he was only trying to protect the school’s janitor.

I’ll have you know that the school’s janitor was a very kind old man; he tends to the garden and makes the flowers bloom very nicely. So how could those upperclassmen do such a thing, that’s so mean!?

They even manipulated the information and made Mori look like the bad guy!

I wanted to have a little talk with these upperclassmen, but I was stopped by my friends, saying that I too should clear Mori’s way and I shouldn’t even get close to him.

Nununu~ just thinking about it makes me angry! Even my very own friends say that!

That is why I have decided, if no one will be friends with Mori, then I will be his friend, and as friends, we will stick together, whether it’s on a mission or in school!

Oh, but there was one person that got close to James, even closer than I ever had.

She was an 8 year old little girl, but not just any little girl of course. She was the reason why Mori is knows about the Knights of the Round Table.

Who is it you asked?

Well she is no other than the next heir of the queen’s throne, Adelia Avis Rohesia, the queen’s 2nd and youngest child.

At first I thought that Mori was one of the people who will inherit one of the knight’s names, but I quickly found out that he was actually the princess’ personal bodyguard and sometimes joining our mission was just the queen asking him to come along with us.

The time I met the princess she was really quiet, she kept herself hidden behind her mother’s over flowing dress and peaks through every now and then.

I thought it was really cute she does that. But when I tried talking to her, she quickly pressed her face on her mother’s dress and hugged her tightly.

It was cute, it was very cute, but I want to talk to her and maybe become friends. But no matter how much I try, she just avoids me.

Too bad, I kind of wanted to be her friend.

But to my surprise, right after finishing informing the queen about the last mission, I found the princess laughing energetically outside the backyard.

She was then happily running toward Mori.

I couldn’t believe what I saw that day; the princess that tends to avoid people was happily holding hands with Mori while smiling.

I was honestly jealous towards Mori, who became close to the little princess, but those feelings weren’t only directed towards Mori, those feelings were also directed towards the princess.

I didn’t need to gather information just to know what I’m seeing right now, I could easily tell that Mori was honestly happy to be with the princess. Though his smile is a little stiff, it was still a smile without discomfort or lie.

As I watch the two play around the yard, I could help myself and say those words back then.

[Veronica] “I wish I was the one his smiling at.”

I don’t care if his smile isn’t perfect, as long as he gives me an honest smile, I’m happy. Those were my feeling back then and even till today.

But months later, something happened.

Mori was informed that his mother had died in a secret mission. Apparently Mori was told by his mother to stay in London and wait for her return.

I’m not sure what kind of relationship Mori has for his mother, but I wanted to comfort him as soon as I can, but unfortunately I was on a road trip, due to becoming more famous in not only my singing but also my modeling.

This was the first time I wished I never had those talents, because as soon as I got back from my trip, Mori had left.

I had both mixed feelings of sadness and anger; I mean how could he just leave without saying goodbye or leave a single note?

I felt like I was about to cry, but I guess I want the only one who felt the same.

When the princess heard the Mori was gone, she cried for days and refused to eat or leave her room. I wanted to do the same thing, but if I did, I won’t be called a knight, now would I?

Years later my popularity has sky rocketed which also means more singing, more dancing, more modeling and now acting. I’ve gotten really busy, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m one of the queen’s knights, so I still gather information about enemies or allies, so of course I’ve been hearing about Mori too.

But to be honest, it’s not really that hard to gather information about him. After all, this is Mori were talking about so everything he does has such a big impact and it tends to shake the world by surprise. Well, the world that we kept secret to the norm of course.

That’s why I know that the Girl hating potion is finally gone and he made three new very close friends. One is a Witch, the other is a Nephilim and lastly, a girl with amazing computer abilities.

I heard that something happened to the university that Mori attends, but he quickly stops it before it got more dangerous, just what I expected from Mori, he works fast.

[Veronica] “Fufufu~ I can’t wait to meet him again.”

[???] “Veronica, it’s almost time, so get ready.”

[Veronica] “I will~”

Oh right, I almost forgot, I wasn’t able to mention that I’m actually on a plane right now and if my information is right, I’m riding the same plane Mori is on right now!

I can’t wait to look for him; I wonder what kind of face he’ll make once he meets me? Fufufu~ I’m so excited!

As soon as I’m finished with my singing, I’ll look for him right away.

[???] “Veronica, you’re on in…3…2…”

Right after the announcer called out my name, the red curtains started to move aside and the spotlights points to where I stand. I was ready to start signing, but I suddenly noticed someone familiar in the front row.

No, he isn’t just someone, it’s Mori! Mori is seating on the front row and just like before, keeps wearing black clothes. I wanted him to wear some other color sometimes, but black really does suit him, so I guess its fine.

Oh no, if Mori is seating in the front row, then that would mean that he will be watching me! I need to do my best; I want him to praise me on how good I’ve become after all those years!

Alright here I go, Mori please watching me!

Finally finishing with my singing, I was quickly called by my manager Mr. Owens, to go back to the dressing room.

Sorry Mr. Owens but I can’t, since Mori is finally in front of me, I can’t just let this chance of meeting sooner slip by!

I do feel sorry for not listening so I’ll apologize to Mr. Owens later, but meeting with Mori is more important right now, so I slowly walk down the stage. I actually wanted to run towards him, but wearing this tight dress makes it hard to run.

When I was on my way to Mori, the people who watched me perform, gathered in front of me and blocked my way. I wanted to ask them to move aside, but I can’t really ignore their good will, so I happily accepted the flowers that are offered to me.

Some of the men tried to invite me for dinner, but since I’ve already got plans for myself, so I refused and continue to walk towards Mori’s table.

Finally, after all these years, I can finally call him by the nickname I gave him. Mori, let’s get closer to each other and have fun like we used to.

I can’t believe, how could he do something so mean!? He pretended to not know and hid his face from me!

But since 6 years has passed, maybe he has already forgotten about me.

N—no way, I—I didn’t forget about him and I still remember the good times we had, so why can’t he do the same towards me?

While having thoughts of James forgetting about me, tears started to flow out of my eyes, I wanted to wipe my tears away, but my hand are holding on to these flowers and this dress doesn’t have any pockets so I didn’t bring any handkerchief.

But even though my sight is all blurry, I could still se James panic. For a while he kept looking left and right with the same panicked expression, but in the end he made a sigh and stood in front of me.

He unzips his jacket and removes his hood and thus finally showing his face that carries a wary smile.

This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there.

[James] “L—look, I’m sorry alright, I didn’t mean to go that far…so come on, stop crying already.”

[Veronica] “But *Sniff* but you said that *Hic* I had the wrong person *Hic* you said that, so—so I thought that you forgotten *Sniff* about me.”

[James] “Like I said, I’m sorry already, there’s no way I could forget about you, so please stop crying.”

[Veronica] “R—really?”

[James] “Yes really…*Sigh* it’s good to see in good health Veronica.”

Huh? Ve—Veronica, why is he calling me that? I told him before that he should use the nickname I made. Co—could it be that…he really has forgotten about me!?

N—no, that can’t be!

[Veronica] “Auuu…Mori, you’re not *Sniff* using our special nicknames…”

I even thought those were really good nicknames.

As I try to wipe my tears, Mori was frantic and once again looks to his right and left. After making another sigh, Mori looks at me in the eyes and said…

[James] “I—it’s good to see you again Percy.”

[Veronica] “Mori!”

[Everyone] “WHOAAAA!!?”

I could hear the people around us, I wonder what their surprised about?

I wanted to take a look, but right now my hug with my friend is more important, so that could wait.

I then notice something, as I hug Mori; my head is pressed on to his chest.

Of course I know that people grow taller by every passing year, but to think that James would grow so much in just 6 years. In truth, I was actually prepared to when I get to see him again, but growing this much, boys sure are amazing.

Back when he was in high school, I had to slightly look up just to see his face, but now I have to back a few steps away just to see his whole body.

His eyes still carries the glare like look, but since I know that he isn’t really angry and he just so happens has that kind of face, I barely notice the glare and notice only his beautiful green jade eyes.

While I continue to look at him, I also notice that he now has 5 earrings, 3 on his left ear and 2 on his right ear. Though they look good on him, I sincerely hope that he won’t be planning to have more pricings; I don’t want to see James having a ring on his lower lip, or a chain that connects from his nose to all the way to his ear, that’s a big NO, NO!

After apologizing for making me cry a few times, I was then invited to seat next to him. I think I’m forgetting something, but since I forgot about it, it must not be that important.

Taking a seat next to him, I was called by a little girl. She has a chestnut colored hair that’s cut and made a curl on its tip. She had round brown colored eye and soft looking cheeks and small cute lips.

So cute, her complexion is also looks soft; it’s great to be young, but even though I said, I’m still 19 years old, so I’m considered young too.

Though her words a choppy, I could still understand that she was complimenting me on my work, she even said I was beautiful too.

I could feel my cheeks getting hotter; they must look like tomatoes, so I quickly hide them with my hands. I might be a little famous, but hearing someone compliment me so much, even I would be shy about it.

I then said my thanks to her, but I quickly realized that I didn’t know her name so I asked.

Her name was Miffca, for some reason her name suits her well, it sounded very cute so I instinctively hugged her.

She twitched at first, but she quickly made a sweet smile and as we laugh together. Kyuu~ what an adorable little girl, I wish I had a younger sister like her!

Though I still want to hug little Miffca, I introduced myself to a young woman and a middle aged man, the woman who gave the name Milanor seems to be Miffca’s mother and upon seeing her mother, I had no doubt that Miffca will grow up to be a beauty.

The man next to Ms. Milanor is Cpt. Welford, but as I recall my info gathering, Cpt. Welford was single, so that means…oh I get it…Fufufuf~.

I’m not sure how close they are, but from the info I’ve gathered, Cpt. Welford is a good man, so Ms. Milanor and Miffca will be in good hands, so do your best Captain!

After making their introduction, I notice Mori, who is seated next to me, ordered something good-looking.

He must have noticed me staring because while taking sips from the straw, he stops and looks back at me.

[James] “Wh—what is it, is there something on my face?”

Right after asking me, he searches his face with his left hand.

[Veronica] “Don’t worry, there’s nothing. But I want to ask, what is that?”

[James] “Hmm, oh this? It’s Cookies n Cream Shake, at least I think that’s what it’s called.”

What is that!? It sounds really good!

I already knew that Mori love milk and other food that include it, so what Mori choose must be very delicious………*Gulp*

[Veronica] “H—hey Mori, can I try some of that?”

[James] “Huh?..........No way, go order on yourself.”

[Veronica] “Don’t be selfish, share~”

This drink must be very good because Mori is trying his best to not let me drink some, he even lifts his right hand while holding on to it, just to prevent me from drinking.

Fufufu~ Mori, your too nave, do you really think I’ll give up that easily?

[James] “Whoa, what are you doi—“

I then push myself on to his body and try to reach for the drink. We were about to fall off our seat, but I’m not worried, Mori is here after all.

[James] “Be careful…Mpfff!?”

See? There was no need for me to worry from all off at all; Mori was able to carry me and his own weight by using his back. But by doing so, I’ll be able to get his drink with less effort.

Though having him breath into my cleavage is a little ticklish, but I’ll be able to endure.

[Veronica] “Come on…nu…almost there…huh?”

My hands were about to grab them, but Mori fixes us position. Mori then breathed in and out for about a minute and then…

[James] “H—here…”

With a completely red face, he openly gave me his drink.

Oh, so my theory was true. After getting some information about Mori getting the Hate Girls potion, he became more open towards me; he’s even willing to share a dairy related drink to me!

Messing around like that earlier was kind of fun, but having Mori share something like that to me still makes me happy.

[Veronica] “Thank you, *Slurp* hmm!? Wow, this is really good *Slurp*.”

[James] “H—hey, don’t finish all of it, I still wanted some—ah, you know what, never mi—”

[Veronica] “Oh, sorry about that, here you go.”

[James] “Hmmph!?”

Oops, it was so good that I forgot that it was Mori’s drink. I sure am clumsy sometimes. But luckily there were still more, so I put the straw on to Mori’s mouth.

[Veronica] “Isn’t it good?”

[James] “Y—yeah…………*Slurp*……….”

As I happily watch Mori drink, I suddenly remembered something.

[Veronica] “Ah, I forgot to remove my lipstick.”

[James] “Pffffft! *Cough!* *Cough!* *Cough!*”

Whoa!? Wh—what happened, could it be that he drank a big piece of the crushed cookies!? The straw is pretty big, so that must be the reason.

[Veronica] “Mori, are you alright?”

[James] “Yeah, I’m fine; I was just a little surprised.”

[Veronica] “Ah…”

[James] “Hmm?”

As soon as Mori turns his head facing me, I then noticed something. I then point my finger where I spot the familiar color.

[Veronica] “Some of my lipstick is on your lips.”

[James] “What!?”

It was a little fun seeing Mori wear lipstick so I giggled a little, but then he tried to wipe it away with his jacket, so I quickly stop him.

[Veronica] “No don’t, it might leave a stain.”

Looking for something to wipe with, Miffca held out the tissue that was on the table.

[Veronica] “Thank you Miffca, now hold still Mori.”

[James] “No wait, I can do it myself—mfff—like I said, I can do it—Hmhp.”

[Veronica] “I know, I know…there you go; now you’re all clean again.”

[James] “…………………Gee, thanks.”

While I was at it, I also wipe off the drink he spat out on his chest and legs. But still, it’s been 6 years already…

[Veronica] “Fufufu~ Mori, you’re such a child.”

[James] “You’re the child!”

Oh, did he notice my smile earlier? I thought I hid it with my left hand properly.

[James] “…………..Here, you can finish all of it.”

[Veronica] “Really Mori? Thank you.”

With Mori’s offer, I happily took Cookies n Cream shake from his hand and drank it. This thing are really good, I want to order another one if I get a chance again.

[Veronica] “Hmm?

While I joyfully continue to drink, I noticed that Mori’s face is still red.

Oh, don’t tell me.

[Veronica] “Fufufu~”

Mori is shy because I treated him like a child; he has a surprisingly cute side to him. I don’t really like bullying, but teasing James like that was a little fun and besides, I was able to show Mori that I’ve matured.

Though I’m not showing it on the surface, I made a prideful look and smiled inside my head.

[???] “Veronica, what are you doing here?”

Hearing a familiar and slightly angry voice, I look at the direction where it’s coming from.

[Veronica] “Ah, Mr. Owens.”

Oh no, I completely forgot, I was supposed to go back to the dressing room.

[Owens] “I said that you should head straight to the dressing room.”

Mori moves out and got off of his seat, I then followed him from behind.

My manager’s pace became fast as he walk towards us. I could easily tell that he’s angry at me, I know I shouldn’t move on my own, but I finally get to meet Mori after such a long time, so I got a bit careless.

I don’t really like being scolded, but I know I did something bad, so I look down to my feet and readied myself.

[Owens] “You, punk, who are you?”

Huh? That was weird, that anger wasn’t directed at me but it was directed towards Mori.

[James] “Hmm, me? Well, I guess you could say were…uh…friends, I guess.”

[Owens] “F—friends? Friends you say?”

I wasn’t sure why Mr. Owens is angry towards him but not me, but continues to direct his anger towards Mori, but then suddenly laughs.

[Owens] “Pwuahaha! You’re friends with Veronica? You think your friends with the Famous Veronica Olson. Oh please, don’t kid yourself.”

Though Mori was clearly being looked down on, he simply made a look as if he didn’t know what to do and just scratch his cheeks.

Back then when Mori still had that potion inside of him, bits of his “Back Off” aura would slip out, but now that it’s gone, he can keep it inside of him.

But this is all I could take, so I quickly stood in front of Mori and block Mr. Owens.

[Veronica] “Please stop Mr. Owens. You don’t have to do that.”

[Owens] “Is this punk threatening you?”

Huh? Threatening, who is?

[Owens] “But don’t worry; I’m here now so stay behind me, I won’t let him hurt you.”

I don’t get it; there is no way that Mori would hurt me. I mean, even when he had that Girl Hating Potion, he was able to surpass it, so there is no way that Mori would ever hurt me.

No wait, I forgot to introduce Mori to him, I only told him that I’m going to meet someone. Mr. Owens must be very confused right now.

[Veronica] “Umm… Mr. Owens, I forgot to tell you that Mori is the one I’m waiting for.”

[Owens] “Like I said Veronica, you don’t have to say any---huh? Wait, you mean that this punk is the one you’ve been dying to meet again?”

[Veronica] “Yup.”

As I happily replied, I locked my arms with Mori’s left arm and lean my head. Since I’m doing this, Mr. Owens should realize.

[Veronica] “His full name is James Moriarty. We’ve been through a lot together, so I guess you could say that he’s more than just a friend to me.”

[Owens] “…………………………………………………..Huh?”

How silly of me, I should have been clear to Mr. Owens and said that Mori is like my childhood friend, but since the misunderstanding is finally gone, I could ask for some free time so I could be with Mori.

I can’t wait to spend more time with Mori. Fufufu~

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