"It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important"
- The Little Prince
Like a blink of a second those two days went faster than the child being burnt in the fire 14 years ago.
Xiaomao and Second Reality slowly stayed slumped on the bed. The alarm beeping, full of extra enthusiasm that no one shared. It kept reminding them that today was a important day.
Sighing, she freshened up, grabbing her coat before leaving the door. She did her daily chores at the garden before finally reporting to the west side of the palace.
She waited patiently after she knocked on the door.
"What a wonderful day, isn't it Xiaomao?" Second Reality said, his lack of enthusiasm showing.
Yes indeed brother. What a wonderful and delightful day.
This lady is taking a long time to answer, doesn't she have like flipping hundreds of ladies in waiting?
"Yeah. I think Aranthor fired most of them though, since apparently they were annoying."
Oh? That's new.
Finally, the door opened infront of Xiaomao revealing Consort Nari with three different ladies in waiting. They were probably the only ones remaining.
All three of those ladies in waiting were Lady Airen's lackeys, all of them gave off a kind and welcoming smile.
However, Xiaomao could see their two face expression clearly, under the curls of their smiling face she could see them balling their fists and glare.
Consort Nari cleared her throat, ending all glares from the three women. "Ladies, this is Xiaomao in case you don't know. She's going to be my new Lady in Waiting. Please welcome her."
At her command they gave a forced, but respectful bow to Xiaomao, she returned it with the same amount of kindness.
Consort Nari turned to Xiaomao, "I believe that I have selected you to work in the library. It's a easy job, just act like a librarian. Just make sure no books are stolen or lost."
"I see, thank you for your graciousness and kindness Consort Nari. Am I to report there right away?" Xiaomao replied, her act clear of no flaws.
"Yes, if you may. It was nice chatting with you Xiaomao. May greatness be with you."
Xiaomao nodded in return, and slowly walked to the library.
She had known where it was from her last visit. It was during the time when she was caring for the Lady Nari, she often dazed at the amount of books she saw there.
She saw Second Reality wasn't next to her and chuckled mentally, what a noddy little child.
Xiaomao dropped her bag on the barren table, it was a luxurious library. Xiaomao liked it's quiet nature with the exception of the birds tweeting or the squirrels scurrying.
Second Reality teleported next to her sitting on the table, as his spirit form.
"Guess what I heard..." He said slyly.
What.
"The ladies were talking about us." Second Reality said, his grin filing up his whole face.
Oh? That means everything is going according to plan.
"Yes indeed sister. We are finally getting closer to the good part."
Ay what did they say exactly about us? Xiaomao said sitting on the chair now relaxed.
"They were arguing with Lady Nari on how we got to be a lady in waiting. Then they brought up how we couldn't save Airen." Second Reality said floating around the library, looking at the variety of books.
Xiaomao glanced at a few books and flipped through them muttering, "I see, just a bunch of blasphemy. Luckily on our side though."
Thus Xiaomao started working as a humble lady in waiting, most people now knew her as a librarian.
She like this job, simple and quiet. Not a hassle at all, all she had to do was pour tea for the Consort during lunchtime and bring novels to the Consort.
Honestly it got kinda boring by the fourth day, by then Xiaomao had read most of the books in the library. As a result she just wandered around decorating the library.
Today was finally the day that one part of Xiaomao's plan would work. She was going to spread some rumors about herself with the help of Second Reality. This was the straw that would be pulled from the haystack. It will destroy everything.
How wonderful.
Second Reality nodded to Xiaomao giving her a thumbs up, he soon floated transparently out the door.
Xiaomao crossed her legs on the table watching everything through a blue projection she made with her powers.
She observed Second Reality floating around the palace, looking for the ladies in waiting.
Second Reality floated near them, and hid behind a pillar.
For the next few minutes he listened to what they were talking about.
"Annoying. That little girl has such a strong pull over Lady Nari that we have to clean in her stead." The lady in waiting said kicking the rocks in the garden, showing her hatred for Xiaomao.
The other ladies in waiting nodded, the one with black hair spoke up, "Atleast we get extra money. I could buy more hair pins from the vendors."
The third lady in waiting who was the most quiet amongst them spoke, "I heard the girl was in an abusive household. That's why she has bandages all over her arms."
Hmm? This was interesting. Xiaomao has thought she had covered her bandages quite clearly. To think that the quiet lady in waiting saw-
Oh well. It wasn't much of a deal. It's not like it wasn't normal. Everyone in the palace had some sort of scar.
Xiaomao snapped her fingers, signaling it was time for Second Reality to start the plan.
|□■□■ ■□■□ Level 10??: Activated|
Soon after activating ■□■□ Second Reality disappeared into the lady in waiting's body.
He coughed.
The ladies in waiting stared at him. Or her. Whatever you want to call it. I don't care.
Main thing was that Second Reality was successful in possessing the lady in waiting.
The red haired lady in waiting placed a hand on the possessed lady in waiting.
"Are you ok Paola?" She said concerned after hearing him cough.
"Shoot. What's her name???"
Bro I don't know?? I didn't learn their names? Just listen to their conversation and just add the piece and leave. Xiaomao said facepalming.
"Yes I am, thank you for asking..." He said stopping middway.
From the time she spent at the library, she hadn't gotten the chance to learn the names of her fellow ladies in waiting. But then again, she didn't care to learn their names.
"Alright. Thanks I guess."
Xiaomao stared at the projection, the ladies in waiting they were now gossiping about random flower pots.
Do ladies love to be annoying?
"Aren't you a Lady as well." Second Reality said with a coy tone.
Yeah. But like do I gossip?
"No. I guess."
Alright that's enough chit chat I'm tired of them talking about flower pots.
Second Reality immediately got his act up, his changes of emotions concerned the ladies in waiting on how fast they changed.
"Paola. You sure you're ok?" The red head said examining Paola unaware of the possession.
The black haired girl huffed and responded, "Sachi she's probably tired from doing so much work. This is all that Xiaomao girl's fault. You know what? I'm going to give her a piece of my mind."
"No Kira. It'll just give us more problems. Unlike you I need this job alright? But you are right this is all Xiaomao's fault. She should help us with the work no matter what." Sachi grumbled crossing her arms.
"...she's right. This is all Xiaomao's fault." Second Reality said as Paola.
"Hmm Paola..?" Kira then looked at the pale quiet pink haired girl.
"Besides, wasn't it her who killed our head lady Airen?" Paola said, gazing at Sachi and Kira.
Felling like they were stabbed in the gut, their faces broke. Their eyes scrunched up and they balled their fists.
It was weird to Xiaomao how they had the same actions.
I guess this is companionship.
"Lady Airen... but wasn't it that Airen stabbed herself?" Sachi said looking away from Paola.
"Are you kidding me? You actually believe that crap? This all started when that girl started working as a apothecary." Kira said nearly yelling.
Kira continued, "Lady Airen would never choose to die. She was the kindest and happiest lady alive. It must have been that girl who brainwashed her. What a terrible person."
Sachi mumbled something inaudible under her breath. The others looked at her to continue, "I hate her."
"There's a simple solution for people we hate right Sachi?" Kira said tilting her head and looking down on everyone. Her uncanny smile creeped Second Reality, but he stayed silent.
"How should we do it? Dear Paola? Knife or hand?" Kira said giggling now and licking her lips.
Second Reality's eyes widened, his hands balling into fists ready to punch her to Neverland.
Hey, hey calm down.
Remember who you are now?
■□■ listen.
Second Reality unfurled his fists calming down, he then began to speak.
"Killing her wouldn't be enough. Let's show the whole world instead on how much of a killer she is."
Second Reality said with a sick grin, the ladies in waiting smiled at her and patted her head.
"Right as always Paola. You always have the best idea." Sachi said nodding with Kira.
Alright you can come back.
|□■□■ ■□■□ Level ?? Deactivated|
Soon, Second Reality teleported infront of Xiaomao. Her frowned and crossed her arms in his physical form.
"Well that was boring."
"What'd you expect?" Xiaomao said, closing the projection and staring at Second Reality.
Second Reality frowned more, "I don't know? Maybe to expect them to be as nice as last round?"
"How funny." Xiaomao said in a monotone voice.
Second Reality went back to his spiritual form and floated around the room. Bored, he asked Xiaomao for her phone.
What for? Xiaomao said fishing her phone out of her pocket.
"I'm bored." Second Reality said now doing backflips in the air.
Xiaomao handed him her phone. He scrolled through Pinterest aimlessly.
Xiaomao flipped through the pages of a random book. Finally she put the book down.
"I knew I was forgetting something." Xiaomao said muttering walking out the library.
She stealthily moved behind the ladies in waiting and walked towards the academy.
"Why are we going to the Academy?" Second Reality asked, floating beside Xiaomao.
It was written on our plan. Going to the academy will help bring the rumor higher.
"I see..."
Xiaomao opened the door to the academy, but when she did everyone froze upon seeing her.
"Xi-xiaomao?" Matsuri said, her voice filled with fear now.
"What are you doing here??" Ren asked blocking Xiaomao's path.
Xiaomao looked over Ren, her expression not changing as she saw what happened.
"That's Paul's friend, what's his name again? ... Jake?" Xiaomao asked not bothered at the sight of the blood.
However this was because of her ability activating upon glimpse.
|Stoic Persona Lvl?? Activated|
Ren finally moved out of her way revealing the scene to Xiaomao.
The body of Jake lay lifeless on the ground. The puddle of blood staining the marble floor pink, act as evidence on the sin Matsuri and Ren committed.
Xiaomao sighed, she walked over to the body and gave it a slight kick. It didn't stir from the kick, confirming that Jake was dead.
She then sat on a near chair, crossing her legs and putting a lemon flavored lollipop up to her lips.
"So," Xiaomao asked letting out another sigh and looked at Matsuri and Ren, "What happened?"