Arcadian Crusader

Wind Breeze From A Far Away Land

"Luckily Young Master, there is someone who want to meet you inside."

"What ? Who is it ?"

"A special guest who wants to meet you badly."

Mr. Benito shows me the way. I follow him where ever he bring me in his shops. We are going down the stair until at the second floor of this bakery. Mr. Benito open the door and show me the amazing floor he had in the shop. The most beautiful floor of this shop. Earlier, I couldn't see the inside because of this door is locked and doesn't have any window to peek inside. The calming aura could be felt as I enter the room.

There's not much of seat available here thus it arranged specially. Seems that Mr. Benito put a lot of his effort just to make this one beautiful room. I feel dazzling feeling as I look around and appreciate the architecture of this room. What a comfy room for having a simple chat and enjoy the perfect food from a chef.

A mature woman is seating in the second row of the seats beside the windows. Her hair is wiped by the gentle wind from the opened windows. She sips the tea from a cup in the table. Her face is getting brightened when she sip the cup of a tea slowly.

"Let me introduce you, Young Master. She is my wife, a witch same like me, Aura Floraison."

The woman named Aura Floraison turn her head to me. She is smiling with a gentle smile like Mr. Benito did in the rooftop earlier. Then, she stand up from her seat and gave her hand towards me, "Nice to meet you, the name's Aura Floraison. Call me Aura." she bend her neck then smile to me.

I reach her hand than shake her hand properly, "West August, The Chariot. Nice to meet you too."

"And then, why don't we take a seat for now ? Young Master must be starving right now." said Mr. Benito.

"Well then, let me take the--"

"Oh please you are waiting for this opportunity aren't you ? Just let me, darling." Mr. Benito cut her words.

I see, the sight I've watch in this dazzling room isn't come from the room itself. The owner and his wife also giving so much dazzling sight which beautifying this small dining room. I started to understand why he build this private dining room and it makes me amused. I laugh as I seeing their lovey dovey actions.

Both of them turn their sight to me while look nervous. And then they are realize, they were doing such an embarrassing act as an old couple. The laugh decorate their faces while there were no word to give in an awkward situation.

"Well then, why don't you two get the food. It seems both of you enjoy it as well." I speak to make the situation more comfortable.

"Is it okay for you, Young Master ? We leave you behind like this."

"Don't mind it. I do love watching scenery while it's windy."

Suddenly, their daughter showed up out of nowhere without bringing anything. I immediately surprised seeing her mysterious appearance in front of the door and smiling at us. Seems like both of them will let her accompany me while the two of them gone picking the food. Also, she looks like has planned this all along and it went very well. She's so good I'd say.

"Aloha ! Leave it to me daddy, mommy, I'll gonna be with him for the time being." said the girl while waving her hand.

"Ahahaha..... you seems didn't change at all since I am gone aren't you ?" her mother walking closer then hug her tightly.

Here we are with this cheerful family. These kind of smile I do want to protect. Since our family have some relationships with their family lead, it makes me want to protect them more. A grateful act to someone who support us from behind I'd like to say again.

Today, the wind breeze very gentle, wiping people around. The sun heat seems like nothing compared to the wind breeze. These kind of scenery I like the most. It always remind me how kindness will protect everyone even when they didn't realize it. Because it's fun seeing everyone smile from our care.

Her parents already left and left us alone in this special dining room. Now it's only two of us left, watching people dynamically doing their activity on the street. The wind breeze gently waving our hair at once on the different window. I am glad that I could feel this calming feeling together in silence. She doesn't seem that bad when enjoying the wind breeze with me.

She sit lean her head on the window. Enjoying the scenery together while the wind blows gently.

"Mr. August, why do you like the wind ?"

"It cling to my heart like it's another soul of me. The wind itself is my natural power after all. How gentle and calming it is the reason why I do love it so much. Don't you think ?"

"I don't know, there's no particular reason behind it. Also, the wind itself is my natural power after all. How gentle and calming probably the only reason why do I love them so much."

"I see. So that's how pure take shape. Uncertain yet filled with togetherness. Like the wind who always bring people happiness around the world without purpose, you surely want to become a hero like that right, Mr. August ?"

"Hero ? Don't exaggerate such thing."

"According to your answer, you are that kind of person."

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Hidden in the palace, there is a secret garden beneath. A garden which nobody know and built by the power of love of The Emperor. A garden where two souls clench to each other under the illumination of sun set light. Together, they are sitting on a well made bench looking at the beautiful sun set view.

The wind breeze from a far away land beyond their reach. Wiping the love dovey soul together in a gentle ways. A warmth from her man and his girl combined by the chill from the wind is coloring their calming private time. They are holding hands as they should are.

"Hey Rei, could we spent the time like this again in the future ?"

"I am not so sure, my Eli. But I'll always find a way to keep this relationship last forever. Our precious private time, our beautiful memories, and our happiness we build till this far. I will not let it fade away for nothing."

"Thank you, that's all I wanted to hear. Even it's impossible to defend it forever, I will believe it with all my heart."

After hearing that, Rei hug her head then pat her gently. He know that sometime he must saying goodbye to all of his people, a farewell which must put them in happy ending. The Emperor power won't lasting long enough after one has accomplished his mission, according to the former Emperor Card Holder.

The wisteria flower above them shining lightly and the night flower follows. Night time has come as the garden lighten. Unfortunately, their private time must come to an end since Rei has an appointment to fulfill. But their heart is refusing.

The King, Rei Thermamu, put his finger on his ear then use a telepathy magic. "Vorcus, tell my guest, I delay tonight meeting for one hour." then he put his hand down and continue to pat more of Eliza's head.

The night continue without any problem. Rei take a deep breath then release it in a good blows from his mouth. Eliza wake from her position then hug Rei without hesitation. They both cling to each other while seeing the moon raising slowly in front of them.

"You must know well about future aren't you ?"

"Not really. That's why I do want to be with you more this time. We didn't know when our last time will happen."

"It's never happen to me. Cause that's why I want to be with you a little bit more longer. None shall known when we must say farewell."

They are silence at once. Deciding to hear the melody of a silent night in a place where only the two of them exist. A night wind suddenly passing by and adorn their private time together. Thinking about future that they were never know is what they doing right now.

The moment suddenly remain silent. Both of them decide to hear the melody of the night. A melody which accompanied by the passing night wind to adorn their private time together. Thinking about the faint future they'll face in advance.

"I want to stay with you like this forever."

"If that thing wasn't such an egoism then I do want it to."

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With no one realize, I've been quite walk on the top of the rooftop so often. I feel like its become my habit since the air in the capital is so different then in my hometown. Even when the night close, I prefer to walk here rather than down there. And I do wonder if someone would take me walk below someday.

Talking about the crow, it seems my habit has gone too far. Someone spotted me walking on the rooftop. That girl who spotted me is the same girl from before. The girl who use creepy magic in front of me. Vorcus Astarea, The Crow from Astarea. It's so lucky she's the one who found me on the rooftop.

"Good evening, West August."

"Yo, good evening too, Vorcus Astarea. What makes you come here ?"

"Seems you're yet to know it. To serve my King, I play the role as his loyal messenger rather than true knight who always protect him."

"I see. Then, thanks for your concern."

"But before that, can I ask you to talk in a proper place ? Even though I am a crow, my manner is still in human standards."

"Well that can't be helped. I am with you."

"Thanks for your concern." Vorcus bend his back a little.

I never knew a crow could also send an important message on her back. Whether like it or not, I should listen to her first. I accept her request then going to the closest restaurant down there. I will order some carbonated tea since I am not that hungry.

But then, someone inside the restaurant waving at us. He's not my acquaintance but probably hers since Vorcus notice him immediately. We come at his seat and sit politely in front of him. His clothes are neat and looks expensive. It seems that he's one of The Kings minister.

"Let me introduce you, West August. This is Arman Philips, our Ministry of Defense. Though he is in military but his personality is no more than a brat for me."

"That's so mean, Lady Vorcus. And nice to meet you, West August." Arman smiled at me.