(Last chapter was missing a paragraph at the end, just realized it now, so here it is as a supplement.)
However, as the Academy’s highest-ranking professor’s illegitimate son at this time, Luo Ye knew a small path back to the Academy.
He walked along the path.
At the end of the path was the Academy’s Back Garden, filled with thick bushes, blooming flowers, and birds singing in chorus.
The scenery looked pretty good.
Seeing such a pleasant view, Luo Ye’s mood naturally improved as well.
Just as he was about to step out from the bushes, the corner of his eye happened to catch a glimpse of a blue figure—one so familiar that it existed only in his memories.
Princess Alicia!
Upon seeing Princess Alicia in person, Luo Ye finally understood why Anna and Xisnai had fallen for her.
Standing before him, Princess Alicia had a cascade of holy sky-blue hair, bright and radiant amber eyes, and cherry-red lips that carried a natural elegance. Her smile was beautiful and soothing to the eyes, with every expression and gesture exuding the beauty of a first love, like the gentle glow of moonlight.
No wonder Anna showed those signs.
But Luo Ye still didn’t understand why things would develop into a harem.
Just as Luo Ye was marveling at Alicia’s breathtaking appearance, a golden-haired girl suddenly appeared at the edge of his vision.
He raised his brows and hurriedly hid himself, crouching in the shadow of the bushes.
The newcomer was Anna.
Why is she here?!
A cold sweat broke out on Luo Ye’s forehead. Remembering what Anna would do to him three years from now in reality, his chest ached, and he felt a bit of PTSD.
Better to see what Anna and Alicia are up to first.
Luo Ye poked out half his head to watch.
“Your Highness, Princess!” Anna wore the Imperial Magic Academy’s uniform, quite different from her usual somber mourning attire. Now, in her deep blue Academy uniform and white stockings, Anna radiated the aura of a young girl.
She brushed away the trembling tears on her face, moved as she said, “I’m so happy, Your Highness, that you came to find me.”
“Mhm, after all, I heard about you becoming my guard.”
Alicia nodded gently, her voice cool and clear, yet as pleasant as wind chimes in the breeze.
A gentle wind brushed past the two of them, stirring Alicia’s smooth sky-blue hair and making the hem of her knee-length skirt flutter lightly.
“Is that so?”
For a moment, Anna’s expression became somewhat unnatural.
But it wasn’t guilt—rather, it was a kind of self-blame and remorse. She lowered her head, her eyes downcast.
“Your Highness, I don’t understand why His Majesty chose me to be your guard. I couldn’t even protect my own family before. I don’t think I can protect you.”
Alicia tilted her head slightly, as if confused, then smiled sweetly.
“It’s all right. Aren’t you amazing? The Headmaster never allows anyone to take shortcuts, and you managed to pass the Palace’s martial assessment as well as the Headmaster’s magic test. That means you’re clearly a genius in both magic and martial arts. Why not have a little more confidence?
Besides, you were just a child back then. How can you deny the meaning of your life because of something you couldn’t do once? Now is exactly when you should pull yourself together.
If Father thinks you’re fine, then of course I think you’re fine too.”
Alicia comforted her like an angel.
It was as if Anna had been healed by some magical words. She slowly lifted her eyes to look at Alicia, and the sadness on her face was gradually wiped away. As she gazed at Alicia, a strange emotion welled up from deep inside.
She stared at Alicia, the words echoing in her mind. For some reason, she felt a certain feeling arise in her heart, making her throat burn, but she could only cough dryly, unable to speak.
“Your Highness… Are you saying… you don’t mind me?”
Alicia blinked her beautiful big eyes innocently, looking at her. “Hm? Why would I mind?”
“Then…”
Anna parted her lips slightly, and a strange thought suddenly flashed through her mind.
But she quickly realized this idea wasn’t very realistic—if she said it out loud, there might be no turning back.
However, Anna pressed her lips together. She knew deeply that if she didn’t say it now, she might never get another chance, and might regret it for the rest of her life.
She didn’t want that!
Anna took a deep breath, clenched her palms, looked up at Alicia, and gathered her courage:
“Your Highness, Princess, may I be your guard for the rest of my life?”
Luo Ye & Alicia: ?!
Hidden in the shadows of the bushes, Luo Ye pinched his own thigh hard to keep himself from being shocked by this scene.
On Alicia’s elegant face, after the initial shock, a look of delight soon followed.
“Mhm, of course. Let’s become partners in destiny.”
Luo Ye: ???
Wait, Princess?
Are you defying the heavens too?!
“Ah~ Your Highness, Princess~~~” Anna gazed at the girl before her, utterly entranced.
Alicia tilted her head slightly. Though she didn’t quite understand why Anna was so moved, she thought perhaps it was just the difference between noble etiquette and the way ordinary people expressed their excitement.
“Let’s go.” Alicia took a step forward, moving toward the Teaching Building.
“Yes!”
Anna, loyal as a golden retriever, followed behind. In her bright, starry purple eyes, a strange light was flickering at this moment.
In the woods, Luo Ye waited until Alicia and Anna’s figures had disappeared into the distance before daring to poke his head out.
He was terrified he might accidentally make a sound and break the ambiguous atmosphere of the scene.
So this was the reason Anna fell for Alicia at first sight?
Luo Ye finally understood.
That Princess Alicia was clearly a sheltered young lady, blessed with a pure, moonlit beauty and innocence, but lacking the subtlety expected of someone from the Palace—just the romantic naivety of a girl kept behind closed doors.
In other words, she was a walking, talking Blue Enchantress.
Otherwise known as Enchanter Alicia.
Luo Ye thought this was going to be a tough one—this simulation really wasn’t very accurate.
He’d planned to approach Alicia and the other girls one by one before they got too close, building relationships to make it easier to get information later.
But now, it seemed Anna was already completely bound to Alicia.
So how was he supposed to pry any information out of Anna now?
[Girl… Diary]
[Secret……]
In his mind, that familiar, androgynous voice echoed.
The words snapped Luo Ye awake.
So Anna had a habit of keeping a Diary. If he could find her Diary, wouldn’t he be able to learn about her past?
Understanding a girl’s past was also one of the necessary ways to get closer to her.
No sooner thought than done, Luo Ye immediately began planning his next move.
According to the original’s memories, the announcement of his Marriage Engagement with Alicia would happen tonight, and by morning, the news would have spread throughout The Empire.
Of course, Princess herself definitely didn’t know about the Marriage Engagement yet.
That made things easier.
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