Princess's Struggle for Survival-Chapter 47: Destiny Calling

After exchanging feelings, it was time to get down to business.

Astrid put down the black tea in her hand and asked Elise to hand her the handkerchief she used to wrap items.

She then gently uncovered the silk cloth, revealing the dark brown dirt inside.

"Lady Charlotte, can you see what's wrong with it?"

As Astrid approached, Charlotte activated her elemental vision and carefully studied the soil.

After half a minute, she reached the same conclusion as before.

"There's no life and no death. It doesn't resemble soil where crops have been planted at all..."

If the professor of life from the academy were present, Charlotte would have liked to show it to him.

"And that's not all... There are no remnants of magic circle engravings either..."

This strange phenomenon was something even she, as an Arcanist, had never encountered before.

Astrid nodded softly upon hearing this and said, "That's why I find it so peculiar and wanted Lady Charlotte to accompany me on a field trip."

Perhaps if Charlotte were to stand and personally inspect the field, she might notice something new that others had missed.

After hearing this, Charlotte stared at the dirt for a moment, then quickly grabbed the staff from the corner and said softly, "Without further ado, let's go now."

Such an unusual occurrence had truly piqued her curiosity.

Leaving her private office and heading to the top floor, Charlotte glanced at the two maids behind Astrid and asked in a low voice, "Are they coming too?"

Considering she had much to discuss with Charlotte alone, Astrid thought for a moment, shook her head, and replied, "No, just the two of us."

With that, Astrid turned to Elise and said, "Elise, you take Lyra back to the palace later."

After all, Lyra, being the protagonist, still carried the attribute of being the enemy of the world.

Having only been with Astrid for half a month, some people were unaware that she was the personal maid of the empire's princess.

Astrid didn't want to leave her alone, fearing that some ill-informed noble ladies, like Sally, might cause trouble for Lyra.

Having Elise by her side made a significant difference.

Not only was Elise's combat prowess high enough to handle most troubles, but she had also served Astrid the longest.

Everyone knew that encountering Elise was akin to encountering Astrid herself.

"Yes, Miss Astrid," Elise replied softly.

As Astrid and Elise discussed the relevant matters, Charlotte gently grasped Astrid's soft hair, her eyes shifting slightly.

In the next moment, a sudden gust of wind rose beneath their feet.

"Stand firm, Astrid," Charlotte instructed.

Immediately, Astrid felt her body grow lighter, her vision swirling as she was lifted into the air by the updraft.

Charlotte used the wind to stabilize Astrid's body, placing a hand on the girl's hip to press down her dress and prevent it from billowing during the ascent.

Watching Elise and Lyra on the rooftop grow smaller, the scent of roses from Charlotte's perfume filling her senses, Astrid calmed her slightly racing heartbeat.

Her stiff arms relaxed and wrapped around Charlotte's slender waist.

This was a high-level spell, Wind Wings, which allowed the caster to create flowing wings of wind behind them, enabling free flight through the air.

"The no-fly zone in the imperial capital is below 300 meters, so we must rise above that height first," Charlotte reminded softly.

The staff floating in front of them ascended as they picked up speed.

After a while, the entire imperial capital came into view.

Charlotte judged that they had reached the appropriate height and loosened her grip on Astrid's waist, holding the staff firmly instead.

Channeling her mental power, she shifted the direction of the wind.

The flowing wind element carried them toward the scattered villages located east of the imperial capital.

As Charlotte flew away from the Elizabeth Academy of Magic with Astrid, Elise turned to Lyra and whispered, "It's time for us to go, Lyra."

Still recovering from the breathtaking scene, Lyra let out a sluggish sigh.

It took her a few seconds to fully react before she hurriedly followed Elise off the rooftop.

"Miss Elise... When will I be able to learn how to fly like that?" Lyra asked.

Without stopping, Elise continued walking down the stairs, her slender legs clad in white silk.

She replied, "If you specialize in magic, you can learn relevant wind or arcane spells at the Magnus level and fly short distances."

"The same applies to knights. You need to reach the level of Master Knight, use your mental power to manifest wings, and then you can take off."

Lyra recalled that Elise's knighthood rank was that of a Master Knight, meaning she could fly freely in the air, just as Charlotte had done.

The thought filled Lyra with excitement.

If she could learn to fly, she would no longer need to rely on horse-drawn carriages to visit her parents.

Not only would it save money, but it would also significantly shorten the journey.

However, her excitement quickly faded as she considered the prerequisites Elise had mentioned.

Magnus and Master Knight, these ranks were two major levels above her current status as an entry-level apprentice and junior knight.

Bridging that gap would not happen overnight.

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Lyra remembered hearing from the village chief about a Knight who had taken fifteen years to advance from Knight to Grand Knight.

Although she doesn't have high expectations for herself, she feels content with the idea of reaching the rank of Grand Knight level after four years of studying at the Elizabeth Academy of Magic.

However, after encountering the extraordinary talents of Astrid and Elise, Lyra's aspirations shifted.

She now aimed to advance to the rank of Grand Knight within two years, not only to better protect Princess Astrid but also to achieve her newfound goal of learning to fly.

With this renewed determination, Lyra quietly resolved to push herself further.

Starting today, she decided to stay up an hour later each night to dedicate extra time to honing her mental strength.

As they left the office building, Elise chose not to exit through the main entrance they had used earlier.

Instead, she led Lyra toward the south gate, passing through the grand library of the Elizabeth Academy of Magic.

Just as the two walked past the towering, imposing structure of the library, Lyra's footsteps suddenly faltered.

Her gaze lingered on the building, a faint sense of puzzlement in her eyes.

Was it just her imagination...? Why did she feel as though something inside was calling to her?

A subtle sensation tugged at her heart, fleeting and elusive, like water slipping through her fingers.

Yet, when she tried to focus on it, the feeling vanished.

Hearing the footsteps ahead pause, Lyra looked up to see Elise waiting for her.

Shaking off the strange sensation, she quickly caught up, dismissing the thought as a mere trick of her mind.

If Astrid had been by her side at that moment, she might have been able to provide an explanation for the peculiar pull Lyra felt.

Unbeknownst to Lyra, on the third floor of the Elizabeth Academy of Magic's grand library, an unassuming magic book held within its pages the key to a weapon of destiny, a sacred and immaculate sword of light, destined for the heroine of fate.