?|THE LAST PIECE|?{Wmmap}

The emperor's lake

Three individual lounged on a royal boat, gracefully gliding in the heart of the lake.

"What are you two thinking about?"
Claude remarked, reclining elegantly in his seat.

"Your hair is sparkly and pretty, papa!
I like sparkly things, hahaha"
Athanasia exclaimed playfully covered her face with her hands.

Claude's lips curved into a smile.

"That reminds me, you had a jewel pouch with you that day.
I kept your treasures safe and sound. Why don't you come and retrieve them yourself next time?"
Claude inquired.

Noticing Ashaya's contemplative silence Claude shifted his focus towards to her.

"....."

Ashaya gazed intently in the depth of the lake, her small yet pale and elegant hands gliding through the lake water.

"You posses a unique taste for a pet.....a mana draining leech....
I must admit I wouldn't mind such a pet myself."
Ashaya remarked, still gazing the lake water.

The moment she stepped on the she could sense the magical creature in water, her magical ability has truly increased.

Claude was astonished, thought he regained his coolness in an instant.

"Pet?"
Claude inquired.

"Hmmm"
Ashaya replied with a nod.

"Did you sense it?"
He inquired again as he gazed the water.

"Yes."

'Not only did I sense I also know about it from the novel.'
Ashaya thought.

"Where did you find it?"
She inquired her gaze still fixated on the horizon.

"In Angiasa territry "
Claude replied.

"I see."
Ashaya responded.

"Huh?"
Athanasia looked between the two confusion dancing on her face.

The tree of them then settled into a comforting silence, enveloped by the tranquil beauty of their surroundings.

Ashaya gazed upon the tranquil landscape that enveloped her in comforting peace, while Athanasia found herself captivated by Claude's striking appearance.

'Are my eyes the same as his?'
Athanasia pondered, lost in thought.

Ashaya glanced at athanasia and with a soft chuckle, turned her attention to Claude, a faint smile lingering on her lips.

'I must admit you are the most handsome man I've encountered.......father dearest.
I certainly am lucky for getting your remarkable features.'

Athanasia seemed to be utterly mesmerised, It was a blue Lotus in the middle of the lake ethereal in it's beauty, it seemed to shimmer a transparent glow.

When the boat passed by the beautiful flower, with determination, Athanasia leaned forward, eager to grasp the
flower.

But her balance faltered.

She was on the brink of falling....

In a swift motion, Ashaya caught the back of Athanasia's dress, preventing her from tumbling.

Athanasia heart raced, she was almost fell into the water!

*Sigh

"Be more careful...
You can't swim remember?"
Ashaya remarked, her head tilting in concern.

Relived, Athanasia settled back into her seat, excaling a breath of gratitude.
Her gaze shifted to her sister, who was engaged in a task with her hands.

With a flourish, Ashaya summoned her mana, weaving it into the form of a stunning blue rose.

"Waaaa..."
Athanasia gasped, her excitement clear at the display of magic.

Claude, taken aback, marveled at the sight. How could such a young child wield mana with such finesse?

'i was perfecting my control by doing this, never thought I would have any use of it this way...."