54 Chapter 54 : Bombshell

'Wait? All fine?!'

Usui's eyes widened in shock.

Stunned for a second, Usui immediately tried moving his body. He could feel his heart pump in excitement. Stumbling on his movements, he tried closing his eyes and absorb mana. When he felt his body experience the familiar sensation, he couldn't help but let his lips curl up in delight.

When was the last time he enjoyed this feeling? He couldn't help but laugh out as in elation.

Suddenly his smile froze and his eyes flew open when he felt the mana attack a barrier inside him. He couldn't control the mana in his shock as it continued to attack the barrier. Finally, the mana broke through and Usui was instantly levelled up but the mana didn't stop there as it continued to assemble inside his core.

Usui regained his focus as he tried to control the unruly mana. And, heaved a sigh when he barely managed to control it.

Usui panted slightly before his eyes meet with his brother's amazed eyes. Zelal couldn't believe his eyes, he felt like the entire world was laughing at him.

"Wait... Brother, Did you just broke through? Now? Wasn't it too fast?"

'I mean he just recovered for God's sake.'

Usui couldn't help but let out a chuckle. He couldn't understand why he broke through, he was sure his mana absorption level wasn't that great. He pondered over it but still couldn't come up with an excuse.

'Is it because my illness is cured?'

He was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard his brother exclaimed, "Brother, You already reached -"

His words were stopped by a stern glance from Usui. Zelal swallowed the rest of his words which were at the tip of his tongue.

Usui paid no heed to him as he laid back down on his bed.

"I'm tired."

Zelal huffed at him as he mumbled in low voice, "What did that bird do to his brother? He just broke through right when he woke up and now my brother is going back to sleep."

Usui turned his head swiftly, "The Phoenix came to my room?"

Zelal nodded, "It was close to midnight, he even asked me to get out."

Usui's lips twitched as he asked, "So you just followed his orders?"

Zelal rubbed his head as he chuckled, "I wanted to check on someone so I took that chance. When I returned later, I found no one inside. That stupid phoenix, if he didn't want to stay until he returns, he should have told me that."

Hearing the complaints, Usui understood where his sudden surge of energy came from. He pursed his lips as he realised he had to thank his rival.

Seeing his brother lost in thoughts, Zelal said, "Just sleep for now. We will talk tomorrow." and left the room quietly.

Usui threw away all the thoughts on the phoenix and thought about the woman who constantly occupied his mind. His lips curled up when he thought of her cute reaction.

"Ah!! When will she be mine?!"

....

Usui paused in his movements as he asked, "It's stopped? But why?"

Zelal shrugged indicating he didn't know the reason.

"The notice was sent out by the king that they wouldn't want to continue it. They have compensated all the royals with some treasures."

"So everyone left?"

Zelal nodded, "We are the only ones left."

Usui was dejected hearing this, so he mumbled a low okay. Then his ears perked up when he heard Zelal utter, "And, we are summoned to our kingdom."

"Summoned?"

Zelal nodded petulantly.

Usui rubbed the space between his eyebrows as he knew who was behind the summoning. Only one person would issue a summoning and he rubbed his head thinking about the problems up ahead.

Usui glanced down when he felt his clothes being tugged at. He looked at his brother who pursed his lips and was looking at him with his puppy eyes.

"Brother, Do save me from the devil, okay? Don't let her sent me to a brothel."

Zelal shivered when he thought of the time he was sent to one. Luckily for him, he managed to save his dignity which was just a minute away from being yanked apart when he was surrounded by all those beautiful ladies... no, they weren't ladies, they were pure evil.

He was rescued by his father's guards who later came to know about this through the maids. He hoped his father would chastise his mother and put an end to all this but once he entered their room, Zelal gaped at his parents.

What he saw made his eyes fall out of his eye socket. In front of him was the king, the man who made many quiver on their feet, coaxing his wife to not do this again. He even offered his wife to use a different punishment method, one which would not be known publicly.

Zelal gaped at them blankly as his mind couldn't wrap around the fact that his parents didn't love him. They were interested in punishing him through weird means.

Later, after minutes of coaxing, his mother agreed to his father's request. Upon his request, he was confined inside in his room where his mother dressed him up like a girl for a week.

Zelal shook his head remembering those horrible nightmares. He definitely didn't want to go through all that again. He pleaded his brother to save him because he knew only his brother could save him.

Before Usui could react to his words, they heard a knock on their door.

Usui raised his brow towards, Zelal who shrugged at him. Zelal approached the door and opened it.

"Huh? What are you doing here?" he asked in surprise.

Hearing Zelal, Usui tilted his head to look at the visitors. To his surprise, Princess Hazel was smiling at them while her hand held Prince Rin.

Zelal was surprised to see the princess visit them. Hazel smiled at them calmly and entered the room. She looked around till her eyes fell upon the man who was staring at them blankly.

As she was about to speak, Rin struggled in her grip. She let go of him and the moment the little guy was free, he rushed towards Usui and shouted happily.

"Big brother!!"

Usui smiled at the little guy who clung on his legs. He bent down and scooped the little guy in his arms.

Rin clasped Usui's clothes and asked worriedly, "Big bro, Are you okay? I heard you were injured. Mother didn't allow me to visit you saying that I would only trouble you."

Usui laughed looking at the little one's displeased countenance. He caressed his head and hummed gently, "I'm okay. I have recuperated well."

"I see... That's good to hear. Thank you for helping us out. We would definitely return the favour."

Usui looked at Hazel who just spoke up for her brother. She was smiling genuinely at him, not at all bothered by her brother clinging onto him.

Usui straightened up as he nodded his head.

He commented casually, "I heard the competition was put to a stop."

Hazel nodded, "Well there are many other things to be taken care off. And, it's about time I return to my academy."

Usui nodded calmly and turned his head towards the sulking little guy in his arms.

"Ah! What's wrong with you?" Zelal shouted worriedly at the person standing behind Hazel.

Surprised everyone turned towards Liz, who stood behind Hazel quietly. Feeling everyone's eyes on her, she snapped at the idiot, "What?"

Zelal cowered seeing her angry gaze. He turned to the rest who was staring at him and mumbled, "Nothing."

Hazel looked at both of them curiously but was soon distracted by the next statement uttered by her brother.

Rin asked Usui, "Big bro, Are you leaving soon?"

Usui nodded his head as he said, "I have to return to my kingdom."

Anguished by his answer, Rin dropped a bomb, "Big bro, Can you marry my sister? "