Chapter 135 Secret Garden And The Black Wolf Ii
While watching Blaze play around the out-of-season sunflowers, Sara's eyes caught sight of the fairy that looked like a black wolf from earlier. Feeling curious, Sara decided to approach and speak.
"Hey, don't you need to go to Blaze?"
"He's not just Blaze. That child's name is Noir Henri Odel. He is a descendant of the noble Odel royal family."
"I knew it was that way."
Rebecca, who was approaching in the same way, spoken by the black wolf.
"Did you know?"
"I noticed Blaze wasn't an ordinary kid. A friend of mine told me his magical power shines in an unusual way."
"Oh."
"I thought he was a royal or a noble close to the royal family, but to think that a fairy in the shape of a black wolf is there is surprising. I couldn't believe they still existed."
"Well, that child is the son of Princess Blanche, who was forced to marry into Roisen."
"So, he’s a prince of Roisen?"
"No, after being forced into a sham marriage, Princess Blanche was imprisoned and escaped with the help of her cousin, Prince Charles."
"Isn't that a story from about 200 years ago? But he’s only 10 years old?"
The black wolf nodded and looked far away.
"Princess Blanche and Prince Charles were both royalty blessed by fairies. Back then, Roisen secretly executed anyone who formed friendships with fairies, so they needed to escape before they were caught."
"Could it be that Blaze was born from Princess Blanche and Prince Charles?"
"That's right."
"That means instead of just a descendant, he’s a legitimate prince, right? And since there’s no king anymore, does that mean he is the king of Odel?"
"There's no point in claiming to be the king of a country that has already fallen."
'Um... I don't know how old they were 200 years ago, but is this black wolf saying the escaped royal family tried hard about 10 years ago? They must have been quite old by then...'
"I can kind of tell what you're thinking just by looking at your face, but remember your fairy's power. It's not a power that only you possess, Ms. Sara."
"I'm sorry!"
"The ability to control time is rare, but there are a few who have it."
'I see, so they managed to rejuvenate themselves first before trying hard.'
"Hey, are you really just a child?"
"I'm definitely 8 years old, what's wrong with that?"
"Your expression looks so old!"
"How rude!"
At that moment, Rebecca interrupted at Black wolf and Sara's talks.
"I understand who Blaze is. By the way, what happened to Princess Blanche and Prince Charles?"
"Prince Charles became an adventurer to earn money for living expenses, leaving his pregnant wife behind, and he never returned. When Princess Blanche heard of her husband's death, she went into labor on the spot and gave birth to Prince Noir, but she passed away a few days later."
"Did anyone take care of the child left by Princess Blanche?"
"Prince Charles's adventurer friends took him in."
"So they sold Blaze, huh?"
"That's right. They sold him to a couple who had no children. But the wife passed away suddenly, and the husband took a mistress as his second wife, so the adoption with Prince Noir was canceled. Since they already had children, they sold the troublesome prince to a mercenary group for a pittance. Thanks to that, the prince ended up working for the mercenary group before he even turned 5."
The black wolf seemed unable to hide its irritation and let out a low growl. But then Rebecca asks.
"That's a sad story... But please tell me one more thing. Are you a wolf of the Odel royal family?"
"You know about it?"
"I didn't expect you to still be here."
"It was the last wish of Princess Blanche. I was just watching over. It was truly frustrating and painful days. I finally felt relieved when Prince Noir was helped by you all."
'The royal wolf?'
"Ms. Sara, have you heard from the fairies what happens to a fairy who loses their friend?"
"No, I haven’t."
"They lose their name and return to a vague existence. Even if they had a friend they were very attached to, they often forget them. There are some fairies who occasionally remember, but the strong feelings of attraction disappear."
"That's sad."
"But don't you think it's better for the fairies who are left behind?"
"That might be true."
Suddenly, the wolf leaned toward Sara.
"But there is an exception."
"An exception?"
"I was begged by King Odel about 400 years ago and gave him fairy blood."
"Fairy blood?"
"Because King Odel drank my blood, I became bound in friendship with the kings of Odel. So it’s a friendship tied by blood."
"Does that mean you can't refuse it, even for someone you don’t like?"
"The feeling to refuse doesn’t arise. And I am strongly influenced by my friends' feelings, which changes me too. As I mentioned earlier, I even used my magic to invade other countries. This Avalon is no exception."
"And your last friend was Princess Blanche, right?"
"That's correct."
'So for ten years, this fairy just kept watching Blaze.'
"But if Blaze is the last prince, doesn't that mean you will become Blaze's friend?"
"To become friends, you must first be able to perceive the fairy."
"Finally, the conditions have been met, right?"
"No, not yet."
"What do you need?"
"First, a name and awareness. The prince Noir hasn’t taken the name given to me by my first friend. Of course, I won't reveal it. The second condition is that he must be aware that he's of the Odel royal bloodline. He must know that I am bound by a blood pact with my friend."
"Since his parents have already passed away, those 2 conditions can't be fulfilled. So, you can’t become Blaze’s friend, right?"
"That’s correct. Normally, Princess Blanche should have told Prince Noir who he is, and he should have taken my name."
"Is that...?"
"If I don’t have someone to bond with, I will slowly fade into an uncertain existence. I am only here next to Prince Noir because of Princess Blanche's last wish. Once Prince Noir takes his last breath, I will finally be free from the blood pact."
The black wolf lay down as if exhausted.
"I should say, 'Thank you for your hard work,' but I still want Blaze to find you. Don’t you feel drawn to Blaze?"
"How could I not? Even without the blood pact, he shines so brightly. He possesses a beauty that surpasses the first Odel king with whom I formed a bond."
"Then instead of a blood pact, why not seek a new friendship? Blaze might take a liking to you and give you a new name. But I recommend that from now on, even if begged, do not form a blood pact."
"Haha, that's true."
The black wolf stood up and transformed into a tall, human male. He had dark skin and striking gray eyes, giving him a wild appearance.
"New friendship, huh... I never thought about it. Thank you, Sara."
"You're welcome. You finally called my name."
Then the black wolf whispered secretly in Sara's ear.
"I'm sorry. I'm a fairy, so I can't ride on you, Sara."
"I understand that you've been watching Blaze the whole time. But please stop with that topic."
"Wahahahaha!"
And then, the black wolf returned to its original form and ran off toward Blaze.
'Is there only a bunch of harassers around me!'
Sara felt quite helpless.
Rebecca was a bit surprised by the fairy's loud laughter, but she decided to ignore it, thinking that Sara must have had some useless conversation. That was a very good decision.
"By the way, Ms. Sara. I don't know if you noticed, but..."
"What is it?"
"That black wolf fairy probably controls the same time magic as Mike."
"That makes sense. Princess Blanche was able to give birth to Blaze."
"If Blaze becomes his friend, he will also be able to change his form like you. If that's the case, he would naturally notice your age manipulation, right?"
"Oh! Sophia's true identity will be found out right away!"
Sara and Rebecca stared at each other, frozen.
"What should we do...?"
"We can't do anything. Just be happy that Scott and Blaze are both interested in you."
"Isn't my mother going to help me?"
"I'm happy to be called for the first time, but I don't feel like I can help. If you need someone, Mister Thomas is more reliable."
"If I rely on that, my future husband will be decided, won't he?"
"Then you'll just have to skillfully dodge it or manipulate it somehow."
"Are you troubled when your daughter asks you for things you can’t do?"
"Why do you assume I can’t do it!"
"If you could, you would have already married Father."
"...I can’t deny that."
Sara was hoping Blaze would find a friend who wasn’t the black wolf, but she felt despair as she saw Blaze happily running with the black wolf by his side.
"It looks like you found a friend."
"Yes! This is my friend. I named him Noir!"
'That’s your name!'
Sara and Rebecca thought the same thing at the same time, but they didn’t say it out loud. They felt it wasn't right to tell him a truth he might discover on his own someday.
Sara pretended to pet Noir and leaned in to whisper softly.
"Noir, are you okay with that name?"
Then, while playfully tugging at Sara's hair, Noir answered in a small voice.
"It’s a coincidence, but I don’t mind. Besides, it's not bad for me to inherit the name given by Blanche."
"I see."
Since Noir himself happily accepted the name, it must be a good thing.
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