The Flower of Separation

Chapter 24 - The Past - Staying With Lucas

Perhaps she ought to have researched more before she came here. The reality is she doesn't know much about this person. But, she can learn about him another time. She has already confirmed with her own eyes what type of strength he has. No, she only saw a glimpse of it. There is something more to this person, and she will find out.

"You know, I thought this earlier too, but you have a large amount of mana just pouring out of you. Can you control it?"

Lilian felt like an arrow just shot her heart when he said those words. If she tells him that she can't control it, it will make a bad impression, won't it?

It is not like he has agreed yet, so she ought to make herself look strong. But Lillian glanced over, and their gaze met; for some reason, she feels like it won't work on this person.

"I cant."

"Is that why you need me?"

"Part of the reason."

"Surely, since you come from such a big family like the Agehas, then you can find someone to train you."

Lillian shook her head and took a deep breath as her eyes flashed a brighter shade of red again. She raised her hand, and a dark ball of magic appeared, she only meant to summon a small one, but it was larger than her palm.

Lucas paused and extended his hand out, and the ball shrunk. "I see; the Ageha family doesn't have somebody with darker magic than you."

"As you know, it is harder to train someone if your magic is not on the same wavelength."

"You're making assumptions from a small amount of display that I am stronger than you?"

Lillian blinked at his words. "Are you saying I'm stronger?"

"It is hard to say." Lucas frowned. He placed his hand on his forehead. "This situation is very weird. Normally even if I see somebody with stronger mana than me, I would debate whether to kill you or not to absorb your magic, but--"

Her eyes twitched, annoyed at his words. Isn't he acting far too casual about that? Then again, she was the one who acted brazenly first.

"I have changed my mind since you're more interesting than I thought."

Ah, he must be thinking about her eye power earlier. She wonders why he is not asking her directly, but perhaps this is for the best. It would be harder for her to explain it to him since he is an outsider.

"Then, sir Lucas, you should know something." Lilian trailed off as she leaned closer. "I can kill you at any time if you displease me." Her words were icy cold, and the temperature of the room had dropped.

To her surprise, Lucas cupped her cheeks again. His lips curve to a smile. "Indeed, you're not only strong but smart; this will be fun."

..

It was a week later where she began to have nightmares again. It surprised her that it lasted so long before it came back again. She bolted up from bed, sweating and breathing heavily. But unlike the previous time, she did not wake up alone; she spotted Lucas staring at her.

"What the--"

"Don't give me that. Your mana was leaking like crazy for several hours. You're strong, so I don't understand why you can't control your magic properly. Or rather, how did it fluctuate so much when you were sleeping?"

Since she just woke up, her mind was in a daze. It took her a few minutes to register what he just said, so she quickly summarized the situation.

Lucas sighed deeply. "Why did I pick up something so troublesome?"

"Hey!"

"Your such a pain. How many times has your magic gone out of control this week?"

"I can't help it!"

"God, if it weren't for me, you would be dead already. Your father's men are searching quite hard for you. It seems they see you as some kind of threat."

This guy must be the only one who has ever treated her this way. It is refreshing; nobody has ever treated her like a normal person before. She discovered her eye powers at a young age, and her birth was unusual too. No, she did not grow up to be spoiled; it was the very opposite.

Everybody in the mansion treats her like some kind of specimen; people would whisper about her like she was god that they need to worship. They treated her with respect, but they did not get close. Why would they? She could see the fear in their eyes.

"Also, there is another thing. A strange girl has been searching for you too."

"Strange girl?"

"Silver hair, but she has your red-colored eyes, so I assume she is also an Ageha?"

Seira, right she almost forgot to send word back. "Give me a pen and paper."

Lucas raised his eyebrow as he pulled the stuff out of a drawer. "This is a surprise; you have a soft spot for kids?"

"No, I despise them."

"Then-"

"That child is only half Ageha; she is not one of us completely."

"A half, she must be an outcast then? Did you get stuck babysitting her?"

"Quite the opposite. I got told not to go near her." Lilian chuckled. "But that is why I approached her. They were acting so secretive about her, so naturally, I disobeyed them."

"It is hard to believe you are only fifteen with those sinister thoughts."

Lilian tilted her head. "How do you know my age? Normally people say I can pass for twenty-"

"You can't fool a magician. I did think it was odd; if you were twenty, then somebody would have noticed your uncontrollable mana by now. But nobody has it seems."

"What makes you say that?"

"If somebody noticed, they would have locked you up by now."

Indeed it seems he understood that much at least. In the past week, since she decided to remain with him, she has learned many things. This guy has a very bad personality and temper. But he treats her like a normal person. It felt strange to have somebody treat her normally after so many years. She thought she would feel more uncomfortable, but it is not like that.

"So, do you want me to pass on a message?"

"I thought I could see her."

Lucas shook his head. "Forget it; if you step out of the tower in your state, you will blow up the entire forest."

"Is it that bad?"

Lilian noticed that her magic was becoming unusual, but she did not think it was this bad. She needs to get it under control soon; if she doesn't return to the mansion quickly, then Seira-

"When you saw her, what state was she in?"

"Since I was watching from afar, I couldn't see her properly, but it looked like she was limping while she walked."

She clenched her fist. Are they already hurting her? She thought they would have more patience. Her gaze dimmed; it seems those people do not value their lives anymore. That is fine with her. If they want to die so badly, then she will do as they say.