Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Stars define your history. It sings the tales of your deeds which you have partaken in, in the past. It's not exactly one's strength that defines stars, but yes, to gain stars, strength is one big factor.

The Headmaster is a Seven-star magician, however, in pure combat, he wouldn't be able to defeat Jullie—who is a Five-star combatant.

He had fought two major wars and defeated several high-ranking warriors and monsters during that period that granted him those stars.

Edric, who is a three-starred warrior, has gained fame through his performance in the academy. Like during the first raid the students went through in the first year, Edric saved them from a chimera that appeared out of nowhere. And also, no one could forget the tournament of last year.

Edric fought a second battle and even that, against the strongest warrior from the other side. There is a long list of feats he has achieved after entering the academy.

Currently, Alex had no stars….well until now, that is.

"I am pleased to announce that you have earned your first star, Alex." In the Headmaster's office, there were only two people other than the headmaster and Alex.

Jullie and a first-year history teacher, Norman.

The two of them were here when Alex came. He was suddenly summoned in the morning only to be informed that he was getting recognized as a ranked warrior now.

Alex stood there in attention as the older one stepped toward him and placed the silver star emblem on his chest pocket.

"This is just the beginning; I know you will gain more of these in no time," Hector shared his honest thoughts.

"I feel honored, sir." Alex respectfully responded.

As Hector returned to his seat, he casually asked, "I heard your friend, Celestria, is unwell. She was getting troubled by a fellow student in the morning?" Experience tales with empire

Hector receives every bit of information from the staff members, and since they deem Celestria special, they surely inform him about the incident.

"Yes, she is unwell, and partly I am responsible for it," Alex admitted. She was still recovering from her injuries, and last night, Alex made her do all that work to get himself a spear ready, as soon as possible.

In the same tone, he added, "I deemed it right to knock that student out cold so the security soldiers don't have much difficulty looking around for him."

"Considering Celestria's health was in concern, you did the right thing by not staying there to apprehend the student." Norman appreciated it.

Hector affirmed, "Yes, as just he said, you did the right thing, Alex. And since you admitted that you might be the reason behind her bad condition, I suppose it's your obligation to take care of her?"

Alex was left speechless for a moment before he softly nodded, "I will go check on her, sir."

Hector smiled, "I expected no less from you. You can go now."

Alex gave a brief nod before he walked out of the room.

After a brief pause, Norman also took his leave considering he had a lot of work left in the staff room.

Once they left, Jullie couldn't stop herself from asking, "Asking Alex to take care of Celestria…was it necessary, sir?"

Hector heaved a sigh, before leaning back in his chair and stating, "You know Queen Victoria is like my sister, right?"

"I am aware," Jullie nodded, not being able to discern what it has to do with any of this.

The man expressed the situation, "So well, she is thinking of getting Celestria engaged this year during the winter solstice."

Jullie instantly asked, "Alex? Is he a potential candidate?"

The reason behind Jullie's astonishment stems from the fact that Alex has no stable background and his parents left him recently as well. Although she doesn't care about such things, the family in question is the royal one.

Hector relayed what he thought, "Madame cares about a single thing, and that is Celestria's happiness. And after she heard about their recent closeness, she decided that Alex has the right to be her partner."

Jullie was honestly astounded. She knew the Queen cared deeply for her children, but never had she imagined it went as far as allowing Celestria to marry a commoner. That was truly unexpected.

But, "Will Alex agree?" Jullie asked.

"That's not my problem. Marriage and relationship is a thing that only the two people involved in it can understand and decide for themselves. I can just push things here and there, because of my sister's request, but nothing more than that."

Exhaling a sigh which made the man look older than his age, he added, "After all, I have more matters to deal with, as well." His eyes went towards the letter which he received from the King regarding the notice from the Saintess.

The Holy Maiden and the one whose prophecy everyone is following, is leaving the church after ten years. And for what? To participate in a summit.

'I have a feeling that her intentions aren't just limited to the summit…' Despite that premonition, the man could do nothing to stop the Holy Maiden from arriving here.

Now, everything was left in the hands of fate.

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After leaving the Headmaster's office, Alex headed towards the infirmary where Celestria was resting.

God knows how Alex tolerated Melissa's scolding in the morning. When she complained about how the youngster goes all crazy in the heat of youth, all he wanted was to dump Celestria on a bed and run away.

The lady doesn't know restraints while scolding someone.

At the doors of the infirmary, he found Amanda and Edric.

"Oh~you got your first star? Where is the celebration?" Amanda cocked her left brow and folded her arms as she asked.

Alex shrugged, "I can afford bread and soup, so if you consider it-"

"Bullshit. I heard how you were roaming around buying all kinds of stuff for Cela. So don't give me that sorry excuse." Amanda scoffed.

Alex was genuinely surprised, "How do you even know what we did? Were you stalking us or something?"

Edric chuckled, "Haha, we didn't need to since Cela told us everything. You should have seen that happy smile she wore while she told us about the date."

Alex heaved a sigh, "Can I go in now? I am kind of tired."

"Yeah, yeah. Go on in, you impatient sir." Edric left some room for Alex to enter, as the latter just rolled his eyes and walked past the weird duo.

"By the way Ed," Edric hummed as they walked down the gallery.

Amanda glanced at her lover before asking, "Do you remember the last time you asked me for a date?"

"..."

They went on a date later that day.

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Inside the infirmary, Alex found Celestria in no time since she kept on mumbling things.

He greeted Melissa with a nod before making his way towards the Princess.

"...and then…he held my hand…ehe~"

"Celestria."

The feverish Princess instantly turned her face away from the wall—yes, she was talking to the wall—before facing Alex.

Her eyes brightened as she tried getting up…only for Alex to press her back down, "No getting up. You need to rest."

Like a little child, who was promised a candy, she obediently laid back down while nodding.

"Okay…I won't get up…but please don't go…" She held his hand pleadingly, not wanting to see him disappear again.

Alex wasn't new to this version of Celestria. He remembered that in the past, whenever she caught a cold, she behaved in this manner. But this time, it was a little more than usual.

"Did you take medicine?" Alex asked.

Celestria cringed, "It was so bitter…I just kept it in my mouth, and when Miss Melissa walked away, I spat it out."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Alex rubbed his eyes in weariness.

Asking for the medicine from the nurse, he told her, "Come on now, open your mouth."

"No, it's bitter!" She sealed her lips and even closed her eyes, assuming if she did that, the world wouldn't see her.

Alex warned her, "I will go away if you don't drink it."

Celestria's eyes instantly parted and tears welled in them, "You are threatening me."

"Assume whatever you want but just open your mouth already."

She sobbed, and slowly parted her lips.

Looking at those tears that flowed down, Alex heaved a sigh.

As he fed her medicine, he whispered, "If you don't take the medicine and recover quickly, who will stand at the gate to bid me farewell when I leave?"

Celestria's eyes parted wide and she subconsciously drank the bitter medicine instantly.

Alex was relieved that it worked, as he cupped her cheek tenderly and told her, "Recover quickly. I will be leaving the day after tomorrow, okay?"

Celestria slowly nodded, "Mm…I will. Wait for me."

After spending some more time there, Alex made his way out of the infirmary.

He didn't know why but Celestria seemed awfully attached to him. However, as of now, Alex doesn't know how he feels about her.

Loving someone was not something he could afford, considering the upcoming war.

However, it's a fact that he doesn't dislike Celestria.

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A/N:- The element of romance would be absent for a while. Thanks for reading.