My Soul card is a Reaper

He let out a deep sigh, "I should have kept my feelings to myself."

The previous day, after Claire's usual sparring with Leah over, they left for the palace, Syllia and Celus stayed back for their daily 60-minute spar, which was suggested by Celus solely to spend time with Syllia alone.

While sparring, they used to chat about random things. However, unlike other times, Prince Celus talked about a different thing, now. He expressed his interest in her.

To which, Syllia responded lightly that she and his sister, Princess Cynthia Pendragon were in a relationship in the past. Even if she doesn't mind, his sister might not like it.

When Celus saw that Syllia isn't rejecting outrightly, he saw a ray of hope and stated that his life has nothing to do with Cynthia. Moreover, she was going to marry someone else in the future, and thereby, her living place will also change. He assured that except on formal occasions, they will unlikely even meet each other.

Seeing how confident Celus appeared, Syllia thought of something and throw a challenge. If he is so sincere in his feelings, then, he should first tell Cynthia. If his sister doesn't have any problem with it, Syllia told him that she might think about it.

Poor Celus who underestimated the seriousness of their relationship informed Cynthia. The latter didn't even meet Syllia for once during the past six days. But, upon hearing it from her brother, she immediately confronted Syllia.

Syllia took advantage of the situation and intimately grabbed Celus' arm in front of her and said, "If you are ready to marry someone else, then, why can't I? Moreover, your brother is a prince and a peak-rank-7 expert. Our statuses also match. An alliance between Triastal and Camelot can be established if we marry each other. In fact, we'll talk with your father about it. I'm sure he wouldn't mind a person like me as his daughter-in-law."

Celus was taken aback by her announcement as he wasn't looking that ahead. Of course, it wasn't that he doesn't want to marry her but it's only been like six days since they knew each other. And he was also a prince. How could he make such a decision alone without consulting anyone…

But, Syllia's words caused so much excitement that he went into a daze for a while. By the time he returned to reality, Cynthia who was angered by her words already issued a challenge, following their old way of deciding things. Back then, Syllia used to be much stronger. So, even after suppressing her strength, Syllia wins every time but now, the situation is different or so Cynthia thought.

So, she didn't hesitate to battle her. Her conditions were simple. If she wins, Syllia will leave her brother.

To which, Syllia asked for a serious wager from Cynthia's side. If she wins, Cynthia will not come between her and Celus and she will also annul her engagement with Duke Welmir.

Getting provoked by her wager, Cynthia then added another condition to this duel. Syllia will leave Camelot right away and never contact her or her family ever again.

And so, the duel was drawn between ex-lovers, each is out for the blood of the other. Neither of them is backing down despite being heavily wounded.  Syllia's reasons for this battle were simple. One, she never backs out from a challenge. Two, she wants to see how much Cynthia has changed from before.

As for Princess Cynthia, whether she was really concerned for her brother, or whether she was just jealous, or whether she wants to prove herself to Syllia, even she doesn't know why she challenged her in the first place.

<strong>"Unique Skill: Knights Oath"</strong>

Cynthia raised the sword overhead, unleashing the unique skill of rank-7. Natural energy in the surroundings surged towards her, forming an extra shield over her energy armor.

It is a passive skill that improves her defense by 50% for a whole hour. Her soul power recovery will be also increased by 100% during this time. Compared to other unique skills of different geniuses, Cynthia's Knight's Oath isn't that great but it is well suited for her battle style, which is to drag the battle longer and drain the opponent's stamina and finish them at the perfect moment.

Seeing her opponent unleashing the unique skill, the crown princess of Triastal mumbled, "it's my turn." She stretched her arm and pointed the sword towards her opponent.

<strong>"Unique skill: Lightning Beast Karion"</strong>

Sparks started to gather around her sword. Meanwhile, streaks of golden lighting energy were erupting from Syllia in all directions, intending to paralyze anyone that comes in her range.

Celus was forced to back away to the corner but never left his eyes on the battlefield.

Looking at the sword transforming into a familiar beast, Cynthia's face became serious. She very knew that it's next to impossible to attack Syllia at a close range when the latter was unleashing the unique skill. The paralyzing power of that golden lightning energy is really high. And she also knew the extent of its power. If it hits her, she was sure that she will be knocked out.

That's why, adding on top of the unique skill and shield, she activated a defense skill card, Barrier.

It was an activated skill card that she prepared beforehand. So, she didn't lose any soul power.

Upon activating it, a large barrier appeared in front of her shield before the lightning beast has even been formed.

It took ten whole seconds for Syllia's sword to transform into a twenty-meter giant beast made of golden lightning. Even though it is called a beast, in reality, it is actually in the form of a human baby of you ignore its two tusks and the horn.

"Get ready, Cyn." Syllia motioned her arm forth and ordered the beast to attack her enemy.

The Baby started to crawl towards its enemy. With its size, it only took four steps to reach her but as the barrier was blocking its advances, it rammed into it, trying to break it with brute force. Several cracks appeared.

A smile appeared on Cynthia as she felt the barrier was more effective against the incoming enemy than she imagined it to be. She quickly took out another barrier skill card and activated it as the baby rammed its head at the barrier once again, destroying it.

Just as it was destroyed, another similar one appeared, effectively blocking against the baby.

"Karion, Discharge." Syllia gave an order.

"Waa" "Waa"

A piercing cry resounded all over the cave before the baby monster exploded itself, discharging millions of joules of energy.

Cynthia's eyes widened, "explosion. I underestimated the skill." She quickly tried to back away with all her speed. However, the electrical discharge was so quick that it enveloped her. Even Celus was forced to use energy armor to protect himself and closed his eyes because of the blinding flash of light.

When he opened his eyes, he saw a charred figure is in Syllia's arms. Almost Cynthia's entire body was burnt but she still hasn't lost her consciousness.

"Cynthia…" Celus screamed in worry and dashed forward for a second before stopping his moments when he saw Syllia raised her left hand towards him while covering her ex-lover's body with the wings.

Syllia started to heal her slowly. Celus halted his footsteps upon realizing why she stopped him. Even they are a biological brother and sister, it is inappropriate to see them naked when they are adults and certainly isn't old enough to not care about physical appearance. But, then, another thought appeared in his mind.

"Wait a second. Isn't it even more inappropriate for Syllia to see Cynthia naked? After all, she isn't straight. Hmm, but then again, they used to be lovers. So, I guess it is okay? What do you mean okay? Syllia is supposed to be my wife? Wait a second. Now that Syllia has emerged as the victor, what happens to Cynthia's marriage to Duke Welmir?"

While Prince Celus indulged himself in useless thoughts, Syllia healed Cynthia to the full and stared at her with a smile, "You lost, Cyn."

"Yeah, I lost…" Cynthia has a look of disappointment on her face, "as a loser, I'll abide by the rules. I will not come in between you and my brother anymore."

"You are really a fool." Syllia scolded her and bent down to plant a kiss on her lips.

"You..." Cynthia's eyes widened in surprise because of Syllia's sudden action. Suddenly, her heartbeat rose. Before she spoke further, Syllia once again planted a kiss and this time, it was deep and for a long time.

At first, Cynthia tried to resist but her defenses were down in just two seconds and she even put her arms around Syllia's neck for a while before remembering that she had to cancel her marriage now that she lost the battle.

She quickly dressed up and ran away from the place while blushing in embarrassment. Because of the wings, Celus didn't see what happened underneath them. So, he was still under a delusion that Cynthia has accepted his proposal. It was just then, as Syllia walked towards him and patted his shoulder to thank him for helping her love and sorry for being dragged into her business, a sudden realization dawned upon him.

"What the hell..." Celus could only scream in frustration.

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