The next day, Alex's group left for Lorr early in the morning. They hired a coach to make the travel faster.
Inside the carriage, the girls were having a little chat.
''So, Big sister, how did you and Alex get to know each other?"
Luna was the ask this question; Sakuya was looking at Sera with interest, the girls knew she was the most influential person in their group.
The reason why Luna raised this question was simply because of the woman's intuition, the way Sera, even though disguised talk with Alex, indicates that the two had some past together.
Sera inwardly sighed, she could have brushed this question aside, but she chose not to.
''Well, our first meeting happened in Eria's city,'' Sera responded. She did not go into detail.
Even so, Sakuya was able to connect the dots to a certain girl.
''So, you're the famous Sera.'' Sakuya probed.
Sera was a little surprised, not that she didn't expect them to make the connection, however, not this soon, more importantly not Sakuya as she appeared, well, the brute type, not the intelligent type, however, it seems that her evaluation of Sakuya was a bit flawed. She is just your typical girl.
'As expected of the girls he chooses, none of them are weak; they all have a strong personality. One is cold yet smart, another one is gentle, but underneath this gentleness lie a ferocious beast, like a mother tiger ready to do everything to defend its cubs. Lastly, there is the one that wants everyone to see a facade of her; the real her is too fearsome. Better know how to deal with them, I may be stronger than them, but these three are united; if I wish to have a good life, I must befriend them, not go against them. That Maria's girl is the one in the lead, she has a firm grasp of the other two, even on Alex to some extent. There is no need to lie to myself; while I may not know what I'm feeling right now about him, I'm sure of one thing, which is I do not wish to be separated from him, I want to stay beside him, to see what he can accomplish. And I'm sure I will come to love him in the future; the seed has been planted, so why not start some preparations, try to find my place early beside him.'
While Sera was busy thinking about what to do from now, Luna and Sakuya had been observing her reaction; seeing her not answering Sakuya's question, they became a little bit annoyed. Before they could say a word, Sera finally spoke. Almost as she could read the atmosphere, and she knew their mood.
''My bad, I was lost in thoughts, sorry about that. Yeah! I'm that girl; while I do not know what I did to be famous, I'm indeed Sera. Nice to meet you.''
Luna and Sakuya were surprised that Sera could readily admit that she was Sera, it was not the only thing that surprised them after she admitted that she was Sera, she ripped off her disguise; therefore, her natural face appeared, and the girls must admit even though as girls, they got charmed.
Naturally, women don't like admitting these kinds of things; however, Luna and Sakuya must admit that the mature Sera was above them; she was gorgeous, especially that mole near her mouth, no wonder Alex choose to go after her; she was worth it.
''Nice to meet you too; I'm Luna, Alex's fiancee.''
Luna introduced herself; she didn't forget to clarify that she was ahead of them; it was like she was saying, I'm the first, know your place.
Sera chuckled; Sakuya rolled her eyes at her best friend and sister. She then introduced herself.
''I'm Sakuya. Alex's girlfriend and soon-to-be fiancee. Nice to meet you, as your Big sister, I shall guide you, feel free to ask me anything you want.'' Sakuya's introduction was a little bit aggressive; like Luna, she wanted to make sure Sera know her place, where she stood.
And who is Sera? Would she just let herself get trampled twice? No, time for some payback.
''Ah, okay, I understand. It's good now that Big sister said that there's something I wish to talk about; I mean, I wish to ask. A favor, it would be great this favor can be granted.'' Sera said with a humble smile.
However, to Luna, Sera's smile looks evil; she was sure that whatever Sera was going to say, Sakuya was bound to lose; she had already lost this round. It this good to be aggressive, but there should be a limit; you can bully but not too much.
''Fufufu! What do you want to ask? This Big sister is here to help you, tell me.'' Sakuya said with a smile; she wanted to see what Sera would do; depending on her answer, she will know where to class her, what level of threat she represented.
And as Luna expected, Sera did not disappoint her.
''I see, that is good. It's nothing complicated; I wish that Big sister can become my sparring partner. I have just acquired, I wish to have a mock battle to further perfect this skill. By the way, it's a wind-related skill, and who but Big sister can be more perfect for helping me? Reason why I am asking you to help me. Can you?"
Sera said with a perfect smile; Sakuya's smile disappeared as fast as the wind; she knew she had lost, accepting to help Sera was like accepting to receive a good beating as there was no way in hell she could win even if Sera were to suppress her level to the same level as her. Even though they will be on the same level, their experiences aren't the same. Therefore, Sera would win.
Sakuya sighed before smiling again; Luna smiled; she knew her best friend was the best; Sakuya is the type to admit defeat to go back to further prepare for next time.
''Fine, you win.''
Sera smiled; she must admit as she thought, Sakuya was not but, Luna was fearsome, she was the one that started all of this, yet she stays silent and plays the spectator.
''You are not bad; I'll be waiting for the rematch," Sera declared. Sera's first words were for Luna, while her second one was for Sakuya.
Sakuya smiled in response; the atmosphere turned silent as the carriage continued to advance toward Lorr.