Chapter 1

At the imperial palace, two dukes are discussing with the current emperor. They are discussing about things that will concern the kingdom. Duke Estrella and Duke Scretia are the most trusted people of the king. They are also second the the imperial family when it comes to power.

House of Estrella alongside with the house of Scretia is one of the most powerful household within the empire. House of Estrella produced many scholars.

House Scretia is also a powerful house that produced many outstanding knights. A legendary knight that saved the war came from house Scretia. They are also called the sword of the empire.

Duke Scretia and Duke Estrella are also very outstanding men. They have been friends with the emperor since they were young.

"Ah I just remembered, didn't you say that you brought your daughter here today Alvis?" The emperor suddenly brought up in the middle of a conversation.

"Yes I have, she had been begging me to bring her here. I hope it's not a problem" Duke Estrella answered.

"No, no. I am pleased that the child have interest in the palace."

"What a coincidence, my son is also with me today. I thought that it will be better for him to see what the palace is like since he wants to be a knight" Duke Scretia also brought up.

"Talking about the children makes me feel old. How old is your son Nathan?" said the Duke Estrella.

"My son is currently 10 years old. And I believe that your daughter just turned 7 didn't she?"

"Yes, it was last week"

"My deepest apologies for not attending her birthday"

"It alright. I know that you're busy raising the future swords of the empire."

"Their age isn't very apart. The two should get along very well" The emperor said.

"Yes that will be very nice since Lycia doesn't really come out"

While the three men are talking, there was young girl sitting in the garden, her back against a wall of leaves. The little girl had a long straight white hair and clear blue eyes.

'I came with father here today thinking that it will be fun yet this is not fun at all'

The little girl frowned as she reads her book while sitting on the grass.

'Just how long are they going to talk?'

Her mood grows worse. There was nothing interesting for her in the palace. In her tiny mind, she still prefers the house of Estrella. She was just about to get up when something ran past her.

'A bunny?'

She stared a the little fluffy creature. She come near it then picked it up. She hold it in her arms.

'Who's bunny is this?'

The little girl stared at the bunny when she heard someone shout.

"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!"

A young man suddenly jumped down from a nearby tree then snatched the bunny in her hand. He has messy black hair with deep green eyes.

'This kid! That was so rude! Wasn't he taught about proper etiquette?!'

The young girl's mood worsen.

"Hey where did you ran off to?! I was looking everywhere for you, you little brat!" The young man lifted the bunny then began to scold it.

"It seems that you have not been taught very well. Shouldn't you apologize first rather than scold an animal?" The young girl stood up then crossed her arms. The young boy seems to be alerted then quickly held the bunny close to his chest.

"Why should I?! You're clearly trying to steal Fluffy you bunny thief!"

"You...named your rabbit Fluffy?" The young girl raised an eyebrow and her face is clearly full of disgust. The young man grew red.

"Yes I did! You got a problem with that?!"

"You're not very manly"

"You're not even girly!!"

"I don't need to be girly. I am simply elegant the way I am"

"You! Just who do you think you are?!"

"Me? I am Lycia Monique Estrella. The only daughter of Duke Alvis and Duchess Ivy Estrella." Lycia said proudly.

"I didn't say to actually introduce yourself!! Argh! Well then I'm Zachary Elliot Scretia!"

"So you're from house Scretia huh? Strange. Our families have a close relationship but I just can't seem to like you."

"Well I don't like you either!"

"This is getting no where. I'm leaving. You have fun with your fluffy"

When the sun starts to set both the dukes and their children went home. As soon as they arrived at house Estrella Lycia immediately went to her room.

When she opened it, a young man with blue hair and golden eyes was sitting in her bed.

That man was Alexander. A gifted child sponsored by the Duke Estrella. He was a slave that saved the Duke's life so they took him in and later found out about his brilliant mind.

"You seem in a very bad mood" Alexander greeted Lycia as his eyes still glued in his book.

"Ugh, I met an annoying dog at the palace" Lycia layed in her bed.

"He was the son of Duke Scretia. Probably the same age as you. He's too arrogant. I hope father won't make me marry him"

"You're too young to be thinking about marriage. And besides, Duke Estrella won't do such thing"

"You're right. It's nice having you here Alex"

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