''Where am I?"
This was the first thing Gracier asked when she woke up.
''You're home. Welcome back, little Alexandra.''
It was Maria who talked; Gracier immediately identified her and others.
''Big sister Maria, Big sister Luna and Sakuya. You guys are-"
''Little Alexandra, you woke up. Big brother, miss you.''
Alex barged in and went directly to hug his sister.
Gracier became so excited that she started to cry.
''Big brother, I also missed you. I thought I would never see you again.''
''Stop crying. I'm here. Some of the bad guys have been taken care of, the remaining you shall help your brother and others take care of them.'' Alex said, comforting his sister, who stopped crying.
''Um! I will help. I'm a little bit stronger now; I will further train to help big brother.'' Gracier responded while leaning her head again her brother's shoulder.
''That's good.''
''I say, did the two forget about us?" Sakuya asked with her head tilted to the side. Silveria smiled.
''Well, as you can see, there are in their world forgetting us poor peasants.'' Maria joked it was at that moment that Alex beckoned them to join him for a family hug; after looking at each other for a moment, the girls joined Alex and Gracier.
Five minutes later, Alex sat in front of his sister with the others sitting beside Gracier on the big bed.
''Did you rescue big sister Meera?" Gracier asked; now that she was safely back, she couldn't help but worry about her savior; Meera had left a clue to find them; at the same time, she helped Gracier; if it wasn't for her assistance, Gracier couldn't have made it.
''Don't worry, your brother rescued her, she willingly choose to become his subordinate, meaning from now on she will be with us, there is also another girl, Alice I believe you may have seen her, she also became your brother's subordinate. We have few strong people with us now, to not lose to them, to support your brother, you ought to work hard. Don't worry; we will also work ten times never to let the tragedy that happened ever to happen again.'' Maria explained.
''I see. That's a wonderful thing. Let's work hard together then.'' Gracier was happy that her brother got a bunch of subordinates under him; at the same time, a little bit of jealousy arose inside her heart; she was afraid that the newcomers would perform well, thus stealing her brother's attention, to avoid that she must become stronger to assist him.
As if he could read his sister's feelings like an open book.
''Don't worry, take your time; you just woke up; there is no need to hurry, beside I have already arranged a training partner for you," Alex said.
''Who is it?"
''It's the third princess Artemia,'' Sakuya answered in place of Alex.
''Indeed, it's her. I will go on a mission soon. Use this opportunity to train; the others will also train.''
To Alex's abrupt announcement, Gracier's mood soured; she just saw her brother, and yet she now learns he would be leaving soon; she couldn't help but be unhappy.
''Where are you going?"
''Demon's continent. I will go there with Lilith (Eleonora) and Sakuya.'' Alex answered, his answer surprised Sakuya; she had not thought Alex would pick her, not that she is dissatisfied with his decision; on the contrary, she welcomed it.
''I see. Please take care; I will follow big brother's arrangements and train hard to show you the result when you are back.''
Unexpectedly, Gracier did not blow a fuse; even though she smiled, her smile was a bit forced, and everyone could see it.
''Relax, we will leave in a week, so there is still some time left; I will accompany you anywhere you want.'' Alex flicked his sister's temple.
''Really?" Gracier became excited.
''Yeah. Pinky, swear if you don't believe me.''
''Pft hahaha!"
Luna and Sakuya burst into laughter; even Maria was laughing just that she hides it.
''Yeah! We will go on dates. I will buy a lot of clothes.''
Like an excited child, Gracier started jumping around.
''Ugh!"
When Alex heard shopping, he felt a headache coming; he could only sigh; it was a good thing that he increased the size of his Item box.
Looking at Gracier dancing around so happily, Alex smiled, feeling a momentary moment of peace; suddenly, he remembered something; he had not checked Gracier's new status, so he decided to check it.
''Appraisal.''
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
「 Rank 7」
Level 73
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Race: High Half-Elf
Experience Value: 200/36500
Magic Power: 2500/2500
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 1000
Defense: 700
Agility: 700
Intelligence: 800
Luck: 700
BP: 110
SP: 10
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 4] [Meteor (???)] [Fire Snake Level 4] [Flame Shield Level 5] [Presence Detection Level 5] [Chantless Magic Level 8] [Fire Lotus Level 5] [Archery Level Max] [Blaze Steps Level 5] [Golden Arrows Level 1]
Special Ability: [Dragon Eye Level 10 Max] [Flame Wings Level 3] [Dragon's Breath Level Level 2] [Lord of Hundred Flames] (New) {Dark Mode (Sealed due to its instability)} (New)
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened] [The Diligent] [Lord of Flames] (New)』
''Wow! Whatever my sister has experienced, it can be called a blessing in disguise. She became strong. That ability, lord of hundred flames, must be pretty powerful. Doesn't this means she can control a hundred flames.?'' Alex asked the others, more specifically Silveria.
''Yeah, to think that the little girl will acquire this ability so soon. Your sister is really talented.''
To Silveria's words, Maria, Luna, and Sakuya couldn't help but agree. She almost catches up; Maria was level 77, followed by Sakuya (Level 76) and lastly Luna (Level 75).
Looking at each other, the girls decided to work harder, not to let their junior surpass them; if not, they would lose all face.
Knock! Knock!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.
''Who is it?" Alex asked.
''It's me, a messenger came. There will be a banquet held for the emperor's 108th birthday, and you have been invited.''
The head butler reported. Somehow, Alex and others have the feeling that this banquet would not be simple.