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Sasha leans back in her chair, deep in thought. She occasionally sips her tea and then sets the cup down, closing her eyes to ponder. Her silver hair flutters in the occasional breeze, her pointed ears accentuating her pale, jade-like skin. Her elegant and noble dress, devoid of royal arrogance, radiates an enchanting beauty.
"I understand," Sasha finally says, smiling at Mengdie after setting down her cup. "I am willing to help you. Recently, I've been worried about the impending war. If I can contribute to preventing it, it's my duty."
Agreement reached! Mengdie's tail wags as she snaps her fingers. Sasha leaves the pavilion to start the incantation in the flower garden, while Lena goes to fetch Sasha's magic wand. Mengdie leaves to retrieve a handwritten document from Edward, hidden in Rand's floral shed, then returns to the royal garden.
When Mengdie returns, Sasha has almost completed her incantation. A magic circle, larger than the ones she and Coco used two months ago, emerges beneath her feet. The golden light traces the patterns on the circle, and within minutes, a golden orb forms in Sasha's hands. She places it on the letter, merging it with the paper, causing the words to glow.
Sasha takes the wand Lena hands her and taps it on the ground. A small tornado emerges from the wand's white magic stone, engulfing the letter and shredding it. However, the glowing words remain, swirling within the tornado.
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"Spirit Beast Summoning - Seven-Colored Bird."
As Sasha opens her clasped hands, a tiny, white, unidentified bird, no bigger than an egg, appears. The bird surveys its surroundings before its feathers start changing color to match Sasha's hand. Sasha whispers to the bird, which flies into the tornado, absorbing the wind's energy and the golden words before vanishing into the sky.
Mengdie sighs in relief, her earlier concerns about the bird being intercepted by Luweil's mages now alleviated by Sasha's foresight.
"How long will it take?" Mengdie asks, smiling and swaying her tail.
Sasha steps out of the magic circle, which disappears, and gracefully sips her tea. "Normally, two to three days for one way, about a week for a round trip. If my wind magic were stronger, I might shorten the distance."
"No, no, your help is already much appreciated."
The two girls exchange a knowing smile.
With the task complete, Mengdie prepares to leave, not wanting to overstay her welcome as an illegal entrant. She stands up, pulling Nia, who clutches a piece of rose cake, to leave.
"You're leaving?" Sasha asks, a hint of loneliness flashing in her silver eyes. Mengdie notices but refrains from intruding on her personal feelings.
"Yes, we've been here too long. If someone comes and sees two unfamiliar maids with the princess, it could cause trouble."
Sasha acknowledges with an "Oh," her eyes dimming, and her smile maintaining a minimum of courtesy, seemingly disappointed...
Lena, understanding Sasha's feelings, walks over to Mengdie and gently pushes her back into the seat.
"Why the hurry? How about staying a bit longer?"
Lena's invitation confuses Mengdie, but she sees renewed hope in Sasha's eyes at the suggestion.
"Stay longer? But if someone comes..."
"Don't worry, no one will come. How about staying for dinner?"
Mengdie tries to decline, but Nia, excited at the mention of dinner, jumps up, reaching for Mengdie's tail. Mengdie swiftly dodges, leaving Nia to beg her to stay.
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