The Werewolf King's Bride

(From Blue's Perspective)

"Is Your Highness going to practice magic now?" Calix exclaimed.

"Yeah," I nodded. "Do you want to see it?"

"If Your Highness lets me, then yes."

"Let's go to the library. That's the perfect place," I said.

Calix carried the books for me and let me carry only a pen and my notebook. He was very strong, so I did not object. Perita was also very strong, though she was so little. Even Ruby, who looked so tiny, was rather strong.

Calix checked if there was any other person in the room. Not everyone knew I was a dark mage after all. So, it was very important to be careful to make sure that the word did not get out.

I brought some savory snacks too in case I lost motivation. I started drinking tea more as my workload increased.

In every single book about black magic, it was stated that magic did not bind by any rules; it came from within. Magic entirely depended on the amount of mana and the mage's desire.

'So, I need to want to do something…'

I focused on the teacup in front of me. Calix also brought tea cups and a teapot above all the books.

'Move the cup and make it fly in the air,' I thought.

I squinted my eyes and tried to focus more. If I tried a few times, I should be able to do it. After all, I could use magic back in Lacuna of my own will.

But nothing happened.

Fifteen minutes passed and I kept staring at the teacup, trying desperately to make it move. Another fifteen minutes passed; still, nothing changed.

"Your Highness, do not push yourself too hard. It is just the first try," Calix said as if trying to cheer me up.

"Yes, that's right, it's the first try. Let's try more."

"That's more like our Queen!"

An hour passed. I could do nothing. I was not a patient person. So, for someone like me, it was enough to be discouraged.

"Your Highness, perhaps you should take a rest," Calix suggested.

"Haa, I could not show you magic at all…," I sighed as I pressed my forehead on the table.

"Do not worry about me, Your Highness. I am Your Highness's personal guard. I will always be one of the first people to see Your Highness's magic when you will be able to use it properly. There is a lot of time left. So, please do not be discouraged. I know Your Highness can do it."

"Alright, I will try more. You better go now, Calix. I want to be alone. Just stay outside the door since you need to guard me," I said. "Can't believe a kid understands more than me…"

"I am not a kid, Your Highness!"

Right after Calix went out of the door and closed the door, I shook my head frustrated. Just at that time, the teacup went flying and crushed against the wall.

"Huh…?"

"Are you alright, Your Highness?" Calix asked, bursting the door open.

"Yeah, just…"

"What happened?"

"Just go. I will tell you later," I said.

Calix looked at the broken pieces of the teacup for a while, then left without a question. He knew that it was better not to question since the situation was not that natural.

"Don't be so impatient. You will learn how to control your power in no time anyway."

"Who are you?" I asked.

The voice did not answer, just chuckled. "You know who I am, don't you?"

"… Are you my father?" I asked slowly.

"Yes, I am your real father. Who else has the power to talk to you this way? Even very powerful mages can do that."

"Then how can you do it?" I asked.

"Isn't it because I am even more powerful than those puny mages?"

"What's your name?"

"My name… It's been a long time since someone last used my name. I don't see why you need to know my name. You can call me 'father' or 'dad'."

"I have a dad."

"Are you talking about that master of the magic tower's father?"

"Yes, Luc's parents adopted me. You know it too, since you are stalking me."

"Stalking is a bad word, my dear daughter. I prefer 'keeping an eye on my daughter who is so precious to me'."

"The Marquis is my dad," I said, ignoring him. "And I had a father back in my world. I don't want to call anyone else father or dad."

"That's so sad. But I cannot force you, can I? Then, you can call me Azure."

"Azure? I thought it was a girl's name."

"It's a unisex name."

"I see. Then, Azure it is," I said.

"Now, now, I see you were trying to do magic. But you see, you aren't doing quite right."

"…"

"Are you going to say you don't need me to tell you that?" he chuckled. "I am far more experienced than you. And trust me, no one can tell you how to properly use your magic better than me. After all, your magic is very different than not just norma mages, but also dark mages."

"Why is that?"

"Because your father is not ordinary."

"… Are you bragging?"

"No, I am not. It is the truth."

"Then, who are you?"

"Don't act so hasty, my daughter. You will find out when the time comes."

"Will the time ever come?"

"Of course. Just be patient, my daughter. There is nothing enough in the world for people like you and me."

"What about my brother?"

"Ah, you know about your brother?" he asked, surprised. "I guess I missed out on something. Yes, you do have a brother. You two were born at the same time. You are twenty-one minutes older than your twin brother."

"My brother… What is his name?"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Cyan," he replied. "If you come to me, you can meet your brother as well."

"Is my brother's power the same as mine?"

"No," he shook his head. "Mages are rarely born as twins. There is always a difference in the amount of mana between twin mages, just like the case of you and Cyan; whereas your amount of mana is too much, his mana is too less. But there is a balance between you two because you two have a mental connection with each other.

It was formed by one of you or both of you unconsciously right after your birth."

"I see…"

"You are curious about many things, aren't you?"

"Isn't it natural to be curious when my whole life was planned and I did not even know any of it?"

"Yes, your birth was planned, but not your whole life. You are my daughter and I love and care for you, as well as your brother. Your future is in your hands. I am just showing you the right way."

'Right way? My foot!'

I talked to him for hours before it was time for lunch. Dem could not have lunch with me, so I had mine in the library. He answered whatever I asked which was very surprising because he was behaving as if it did not matter what kind of question it was. It did not seem like he was lying either.

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But somehow, I was scared.

I did not like the type of people who said they meant everything well after making me think they tried to ruin my life. It was hard, no, impossible to trust them. He was that type of person.

Should I tell Dem that I talked to him?

'Why am I even thinking twice? I promised to tell him everything.'

For now, Azure had not mentioned Dem, and neither did I. I did not want to hear that he did not like Dem and wanted me to leave him, just like he had said before.

I knew Dem sometimes could look like a threat, but he had not done anything to harm me. And he had not locked me up either. He just said that he wanted to and sometimes went overboard, but that was all, at least for now.

Besides, I promised to help him get better by staying by his side. I would not go back on my word, no matter what.

"Tomorrow, come to the library again. I will teach you how to properly use magic. Perhaps this father can gain your trust," he said.

"… I will come tomorrow," I said.

It was time for dinner already. Calix reminded me of so since I had been busy talking to Azure and thinking about a lot of things. I did not even realize that much time had passed. "

"Is there any progression?" Calix asked as he escorted me to the dining hall. He had all the books in his hands and he did not seem to struggle at all. Sometimes I envied werewolves' strength.

"… You can say so."