Rufus watched outside the window and saw a carriage parked at the gate along with the Queen's guard on horseback.
Amy got off the carriage and is immediately greeted by a male and female student. Unlike the Solin Academy's black uniforms, theirs are beige. The uniforms are exactly how she remembers them in the original story. If there is one thing, she has to compliment this academy on more than hers, it's their more practical, combat-ready uniforms.
"My name is Ethan." The boy says.
"And my name is Paige." the girl says.
"Are you Miss Amaryllis Anthos?" the Ethan says timidly. "You resemble Miss Violet Anthos."
The male student is a timid looking boy, and the girl looks a bit nerdy but otherwise they seem quite shocked to see her.
"I am." Amy replied before looking around, "Where am I?"
"You are at the Academy's guest dorms. You will be staying here alongside other exchange students. Your classmates are also here." Paige says.
The dorm building doesn't seem to be as big as the Sun dorm but according to Viola, the rooms are much bigger.
"Your items will be taken to your room. In the meantime, we would like to give you a tour around our academy. I understand that you are a bit tired on your journey so if you would like to rest up, you can. You do not need to join class today, but you are expected to attend the day after tomorrow."
Amy walk past them. "I would let myself in and rest. I'm tired." she said and head inside. She knows a bit about the place because of the story. Besides, she can sense strong magic inside.
"We will meet you tomorrow for a tour-"
"No need," Amy interrupted, "I have classmates who can guide me tomorrow. We have a lot to catch up on."
She left the two students gawking as she went inside with her luggage and the Olive Guard quickly left the area.
She will not pay attention to those two. From what Viola has described Jennifer, she got the commoner students worshipping her. The nobles on the other hand dislike her so the fact that two commoner students have greeted her at a noble dormitory speaks volumes.
Those students are tasked with keeping an eye on her.
Viola's descriptions are specific. Those two are Jennifer's lackeys.
She walked inside where she saw Melissa and Rufus waiting for her.
Melissa had a worried expression on her face and hugged Amy tightly, "We're sorry." she whispered.
Amy stood still for a bit before she hugged her back.
"Did you meet those two outside?" Rufus asked and her attention turned to him. His tone and expression are awfully serious.
"Yeah, those two do not belong here." she said.
"Ethan and Paige are Jennifer Lovefield's people. They are here to gauge you. That girl has been curious about you." Rufus says, "The Saintess's sister who shares the same power as her."
Amy had a cold look when hearing it. "Any chance I could be kidnapped too?"
"Probably." Melissa answered, "He has been protecting me since Violet is kidnapped."
"And I will place some security on you as well."
"Not necessary." Amy says, "I am capable of protecting myself. I'm much stronger than I was last year."
"Even Violet with her sixth sense isn't able to prevent her kidnapping. I promise that I won't disrupt your investigation or day to day life." he pleaded.
Rufus looks tired. He has been hard at work, rarely sleeping well or eating well. No wonder why the queen has called her to come here. Rufus needs some help.
She put a hand over his eyes, "Rest easy now. I'm here. Just relax for today. I'll take it from here."
"I..." Rufus began to sound drowsy, "I'm going to bed." he mumbled before stumbling to his room.
"I have been trying to get this man to sleep for ages. He could see any spell from a mile away." Melissa says irritably, "So thanks for that." she finished with gratitude. "I'll show you to your room."
Amy lifts her luggage with magic and followed Melissa to her new room. And wow, Viola is right. Unlike her old room, this one is twice as spacious. She had no complaints about her old room except that when studying or working, she would quickly get the room crowded. She might not actually worry about that this semester.
"I checked the room thrice for any spells or magic that could surveil or track you. So, for all I know, this room should be clean."
Amy levitates her luggage, and it starts unpacking itself. Before she could say anything, Ethan and Paige came in annoying the girls.
"Sorry for the intrusion but Prince Leon requests your presence. We'll take you to him."
So insistent. They aren't even trying to hide it.
"Alright, give me a moment. I almost finished unpacking." She says referring to the items levitating to their new places.
The Getel pair were luckily patient. Amy didn't even need to intimidate them. They seem intimidated of her already.
She continues to watch the apprehensive pair until the spell stopped.
"Lead the way."
*
Leon was sitting next to Jenna who was cozy with him. Her ruby hair and blue eyes are unique on her and he loves her the more he knew her but there are things even he admits are lacking. If she were to come to Solin, she would face scorn from everyone. It is lonely being the sole person. Rufus, Mellie and Vivi are no help, but Ryllis might be different. She never cared about his affairs and would go through any favors he asks even if she doesn't like it.
He looked at the girl who seems to be twiddling her thumbs nervously. He did not hold back his description of Ryllis. The moment he described her, she tensed up. Her image of Ryllis is that she is a terrifying woman especially the part that he acknowledges her as his equal alongside Rufus.
"I'm scared. What if she doesn't like me?" Jennifer asks nervously.
"So what? Even if Ryllis doesn't like you, she will still follow any favor and order I say."
Mellie would be his first choice to ask but it would be awkward since he intends to end their engagement. Ryllis, on the other hand, has more skills than Mellie that she could introduce her to. It will make her more interesting and more lovable to him.