Alessia's POVI just DID forget because of the voices whispering. I would have just ignored it because I wanted to sleep when the voice became familiar to me. Elijah and Stefano are talking."He just looks like her, he is not her," Stefano said weakly."I know that, but I still want him to go with us," Elijah said firmly.Do they know how to speak English? They sound so fluent like they were born knowing the language, but I remembered that only blue bloods, aristocrats and sentinels are said to know this word. Those below the sentinel are not taught this word. The commoners get by enough with the local language.That means, I will also pretend that I don't understand them because I am even lower than the sentinel."But we are traveling to see a sorcerer. It's dangerous to bring someone that young," Stefano said again."Don't meddle with my decision, Stefano. I am not violating any rules. I don't have plans of becoming gay if you're thinking about that." Elijah says honestly."He's you
Alessia's POVI'm riding Elijah's horse now. I was behind him and I was holding tightly because I was afraid of falling. It was my first time riding a horse.I was forced to ride earlier because I really didn't want to ride. I was afraid and the horse was too high. The part of it is almost beyond my reach.Elijah forcibly pulled me like I was a light pillow and I just realized that I was riding behind him.He said, we can't walk because we are in a hurry to get to Caracass. I didn't protest anymore, but I held onto Elijah tightly because I felt like I would fall if I was noticed.I noticed the strength of his body, I could feel it. The only wonder is why it still smells so good. If they're traveling, I'm sure they haven't showered yet, so how can it be changed anyway?But should I still think about why he smells good? That's not important anymore. I just remembered what we went through. It will be easy for me because we are used to the direction and angle.The horse runs fast and no o
Chapter 8Alessia's POVI looked up when Elijah and Stefano suddenly took off their clothes. My whole being was scandalized when I saw that only the inner covering was left on their bodies. It's strange inside, but I don't want to know their insides anymore.But suddenly I remembered myself that I am a man in their eyes so I forced myself not to be alarmed and pretend that what I see is not just me."Ales, watch our clothes, they might be swept away by the water!" Stefano shouted at me."O-yes," I stammered because I was still shocked. I can clearly see their muscular bodies. They look like models from Calvin Klein. Their muscles flexed with every move, proud and strong.Why am I even thinking about their muscles? What do I care about their bodies? I almost slapped myself and realized that the two of them had moved forward into the water.I just stood up and Sushi followed me one after the other, but his tail was wagging. I sat next to where they put their folded clothes. I also want
Alessia's POVI SEEM stoned in my place. I fell back because the trees moved. Not literally there was life, but because there was something there that caused the forest to explode.The water has moved a bit. I was just terrified when suddenly a black object jumped up and suddenly it landed on the side of the stream which made a strong tremor and the stream overflowed.I suddenly immersed myself in the water because of what I saw. It was a big snake—not just big, it was huge.I cursed myself several times. Snakes like water! There's a good chance it'll slide into the water! I held my breath as I swam to the side. I need to get up and out of here before this giant snake sees me.I feel like an idiot that I'm more afraid of two people seeing me without clothes than a giant snake seeing me, honestly. If a snake sees me, I know what he will do, he will just eat me. But if it's Stefano and Elijah, I don't know what my destiny will be.I quickly went up to the rock but before I could do that
Alessia's POVWe have continued our journey to the city of Valencia. We were out of the forest and now I could see a fork in the road leading to the same big road in the city. I don't know where a road leads from Valencia. Immediately I saw the towering barrier, surrounded by high walls and a gate made of solid iron.Maybe the kingdoms are like that because the palace of Valeria can be found here too. I see some before us who I think are merchants who want to sell in Valencia from other kingdoms.The sentinels are looking at what I think is a permit and they are also checking the carts of the merchants. After being tested, they let them in.The sentinels saw us and immediately became alert. Everyone there bowed as soon as they saw us.I frowned and wanted to look at the man behind me who was maneuvering the horse, but I couldn't ask because I felt that he didn't want to be asked.I kept quiet even though my mind was full of questions, why the fellow sentinels respected them so much. H
Alessia's POVWe have continued our journey to the city of Valencia. We were out of the forest and now I could see a fork in the road leading to the same big road in the city. I don't know where a road leads from Valencia. Immediately I saw the towering barrier, surrounded by high walls and a gate made of solid iron.Maybe the kingdoms are like that because the palace of Valeria can be found here too. I see some before us who I think are merchants who want to sell in Valencia from other kingdoms.The sentinels are looking at what I think is a permit and they are also checking the carts of the merchants. After being tested, they let them in.The sentinels saw us and immediately became alert. Everyone there bowed as soon as they saw us.I frowned and wanted to look at the man behind me who was maneuvering the horse, but I couldn't ask because I felt that he didn't want to be asked.I kept quiet even though my mind was full of questions, why the fellow sentinels respected them so much. H
Alessia's POVMy studies in the field of medicine have started. I haven't seen Elijah and Stefano for a few days, they seem to be doing a lot, and I've been busy because I'm studying. My daily routine was only the room and the library. Sometimes I go along whenever my teacher treats someone.Even for meals, I eat in the bedroom or in the library. That was the king's instruction. In other words, he doesn't want me scattered around the palace, but that's fine with me too. There is no problem because I am doing something.The palace physician taught me a lot about healing. I noticed that he only taught me the basics, whereas grandpa taught me a lot.But I didn't speak anymore because I didn't want to be good at teaching. I am also learning new things from the doctor such as accupunture. That's why the body can be paralyzed as long as the right nerve is hit. Grandpa never taught me this or even mentioned it.I insisted on learning and the doctor was happy with my progress."Ales, when an
Alessia's POVSister's smile on her lips is not torn. This is what he wants, he is the one who wins. All his life, his mind was running in the competition that he was the only one doing. I never competed with him."Sister, you know we're not for this world. We're just an accident—""Shut up, Alessia! It's probably a good thing we had an accident because I'm fed up with the world where you're always the best. You're the only one who's beautiful. You're the only one I like and you're the favorite! Do you think I'm happy with my life who is just like your shadow? Who is always compared to you? Why? What do you have that I don't have? You know what makes me the most angry? We are related by blood but you are still better than me! Why not just I became you?" there is a tinge of envy that he sikmal towards me. All resentment and anger has been released by him. "Alessia, I don't want to leave this world, only because here I feel the importance that I never felt in my own family!"I don't kno
RecoveryTHE WHOLE manor was awakened by Delorah's cries. The old madam immediately went to Delorah's room. Their faces are painted with pain and worry. They are already expecting this day to come but still, it's painful when it happened.Delorah died at 10 in the evening. It was a short suffering and quick death. After she cried from the pin, her whole room fell into silence and all they found is her cold body is no longer breathing.The old madam cried while holding Delorah's body."Delorah, my child..." the old madam was wailing and her tears are non-stop.The butler and the maids could not speak any single word that can ease the pain of the old madam."Madam, we will send a letter to the count early in the morning. I will prepare for the funeral." The butler solemnly said but the old madam did not respond.The butler did not wait for any reply and he went out of the room. The dark and cold room made the night even more painful. The movement outside does not change. The ghouls are
Youngest LadyAN EARLY morning bask of the sun, Countess La Vernize is drinking tea while looking at her twin children, named Arianna and Alec. The twins are playing on the field of flowers while being guarded by their nannies.She smiled contently seeing her two children are healthy. But she cannot become completely happy. Her children are not just twins, but triplets. Two of them are identical and the other is fraternal. It also happens that identical twins are healthy while the third is not.It was not easy when she give birth to the triplets. The other who is sickly has a weak body. She is the youngest of the three. All the doctors who check her youngest always say that she's not going to live until she's five years old.So Countess La Vernize did not spend her love on her youngest. She doesn't like being emotionally invested in things that will go by soon. She kept her youngest but she did not interact with her."Countess, the young lady Delorah is wishing to live with her grandm
The BeginningTHE NETHERWORLD is created to be balanced in every kind. The existence of humans, animals, and magical beasts is the very core of the ecosystem. The humans who's governing the world with their advanced capabilities made them at the top of the food chain.Animals, who are just in the wild serve as pets, for entertainment, and human food consumption. This is the role of animals to mankind. The animals that are the least capable are at the bottom of the food chain.The magical beasts are the rare specie who are seldom to be seen and are almost like a myth to the majority of people. These kinds are living in seclusion, far from human reach. These creatures have magical abilities and can turn themselves into a human form if they reach the stage or the highest point of their ability. There are only a few magical beasts and it's hard for them to populate.But for humans, the existence of a magical beast that can transform into a human form is an abomination. Human being thinks
Third Person's POVElijah sighed deeply after those events in the stable. The wrinkles on his forehead did not go away like they were knotted ropes.He knew to himself that he treated Ales differently because he was young and he looked strangely like the woman he was destined for. But even though he knew it was a boy and just happened to look like the girl he loved before, he couldn't help but feel good about it.But he didn't expect that behind that feeling there was a feeling that he didn't expect and didn't like.When Ales fell and he caught it, he didn't expect his body to have a reaction, especially in the lower part of his body which is not affected lightly. It was the first time that it had come to life with just the simple contact of their bodies.But he couldn't think of that because Ales was a boy and he was just a child. He was unaware of what had happened, so he quickly left the stable and immediately went to his room and locked himself in.Elijah could hardly do his dutie
Alessia's POVI fee the stiffness of his body. He went rigid from my calling his name. Did I pronounce the name wrong? Instead of explaining, I was unable to speak. I felt him and waited for whatever he had to say.I heard that Elijah suddenly cursed softly. I just heard him swear, and I guess, it gave him a shock."Why does my name sound so good when it comes from your lips?" he whispered, and I felt his nose nuzzle my neck. The shiver running down my spine feels like an electricity, traveling to every bit of my skin and flesh."Kam—" I tried to stop him but he spoke again."Let's cheat, sweetheart. I know it's a sin, but I am ready to commit a crime if it means I can have you," he whispered to me and I could feel that he was desperate. He's not happy in his situation and so am I. Why does love seem so difficult for both of us?I shook my head. I wanted to cry but I shook my head. "What if I were in my brother's situation...and you betrayed me? I don't want to feel that way, Your Maj
Alessia's POVI gulped because the queen was looking at me as if she was groping me. It seems like he wants to read the contents of my brain which I know is unlikely to happen."If I didn't know you were a boy, I would think you were a girl and the afterlife of—""Enough, Natalia. Ales doesn't have anything to do with this," Elijah interrupted and looked at me. "Go to your room," he ordered me authoritatively.Even though I was nervous, I bowed and hurriedly left in front of them. The tension was too heavy because of the queen's words. But I can only say one thing, he is not a good immortal. I can feel that, I can feel his jealousy and envy in my sister's position.The annoyance I felt earlier was overshadowed by that incident. I felt pity because Elijah couldn't even defend him properly. Elijah stopped, but the queen had already hurt her sister with her words.I made my way to the room. I meet waitresses who bow to me and I just give them a nod. I reached the room immediately and qui
Alessia's POVMy head hurt to leave the balcony and I decided to just rest in the room. I can't forget what happened.Even if it is not confirmed, I know that grandpa is not human or it is more correct to say that he is not a normal person. Is it possible that he is one of the magicians?It seems that my head hurts more because of that. Is it also possible that grandpa is already here in Wysteria? I can't think of anything else but that, because I don't know how he talked to me in my mind.Is that why our parents were attacked by demons? Is that why grandpa doesn't want me to befriend the kind demons because it's connected to whatever we are? Everything becomes more and more chaotic. I'm glad that I was able to talk to grandpa even if it was just in my mind, but you made everything even more complicated. My brain is too messed up.I want to talk to grandpa and ask him if we are human or not. But in the events before, I already know the answer. But if my sister and I are the same, why
Alessia's POV"MR. Ales, are you all right?" Syn looked at me and now they are all looking at me in surprise.I immediately looked for a reason so they wouldn't notice me. "Sorry, I'm just surprised because he's finally going to be...introduced," I answered them and smiled a little, but I was holding back from being sad."It's really surprising, Mr. Ales. What's happening is so sudden. What we know is that the king has cut off their relationship. But now, suddenly, he's going to officially introduce Lady Roselle as his bride," said Syn as if that is a very big thing.I didn't speak because I didn't know what to say without hurting myself. It hurts just listening, but I have to bear it, because the pain I feel is the future success of all of Wysteria."But didn't you, you said that Lady Roselle's behavior was not good?" Myrille asked.Angelica gave me a new fork so I used it to eat sweet potatoes. I'm still enjoying myself. Even though I feel like this, I can still pretend that I'm fin
Alessia's POVMy lips became a line. I don't want to answer Stefano's question. I already knew the answer myself, but I didn't want to let go of those words.I was about to walk away from him but he quickly grabbed my hand as if everything depended on it."Ales, answer me. Do you love Elijah?" he asked me curiously but I knew he was still mad at me."Let go of me," I told him coldly. I tried to get out of his grip on me, but he was too strong to overcome that."Don't lie to me, Ales.""Told you to let me go!" I'm annoyed because I don't want this anymore, it seems like I'm losing control of the situation."Tell me the truth," he insisted.I shook my head. "Please, Stephen." I'm not even sure what I'm begging him for."We won't finish if you don't admit it, Ales.""No—""Do not lie-""Yes!" I screamed at him and he stopped. "Yes, I like him. Are you happy now? What if I like Elijah? Is there a destination? Nothing, right? It's better to be early, avoid it as much as I can me, Stefano.