Chapter Sixty-Nine.Third Person's POVTak.Tak.Tak.Footsteps could be heard on the late night as shadows and moonlight dances across the mirror space.Thud.A soft thud could be heard as five silhouette landed on the ground.“What the hell happened here?” Under the dim moonlight, the man on front who was wearing a black windbreaker that was shorter than a coat, but longer than a jacket turn around to look at his colleagues.That silhouette was partly camouflaged in the darkness, bathing in the silver moonlight. That silhouette turned around slowly. His eyes deep, gray, and cold.“A battle.” he simply answered.The man who have bright blue eyes could help but twitch his eyebrows on how dry the response was. If it wasn’t for his friend he would have already smack the heck out of the man’s brain.The blue eyed man just shook his head and walk towards laying cold corpse. He squat down like a frog before observing the corpse. Two more people wearing the same black windbreaker followed
Chapter Seventy. Nina’s POV “The southeast really is different.” my eyes reflected a new scenary. It was very different from the busy Capital, but the people and establishment almost look the same. I saw a mother feeding her son a meal. It remind me of my mother, my mom from earth. She loved being able to cook and bake meals for her loved ones - thrived on taking care of the children. It was the nature of our to only be able to produce one child and even that was difficult for them, so Mama and Papa had felt very lucky when their little child came along. Then when mother and father’s work asked them to transfer in the city, Grandma who of course disagreed immediately. It may be the nature of our family to only have one child, that maybe the reason why my grandma was so overprotective of me and my mother, to be a mother and she'd always wanted a large family. “The atmosphere feels mixed up.” That was what came out of my mouth based on what I saw out through the window. Rita seemed
Chapter Seventy-One.“Let’s go inside.” Marquess Bernardo offered and lead us inside the mansion. Naglakad kami sa unahan habang papunta kami sa limang palapag na gusali. Kapag ang isang may-ari ng bahay ay pumasok sa kanilang bahay sa unang pagkakataon, kailangan nilang personal na maglakad mula sa gate hanggang sa pinto ng tirahan. Sinasagisag nito na ito ang aming teritoryo, ang aking magiging teritoryo sa hinaharap.It was some sort of implication that the heiress is back, it was subtle announcement that I soon will inherit this. And if I was honest, it made my heart tremble with joy and anxiety.I don’t like the flow. Something didn’t felt right but I could not see it, I would just much more vigilant now. This wasn’t necessary, but mother and father still did it.Screeeech-The large iron gate with the black crow closed, and our figure started to disappear from the eyes of the outside wall. All of us silently walk on our way until father pick up a question in the road. “How was
Chapter Seventy-Two. After taking another sip of my wine, I drop the glass and put it on the table. Breathing in for a second and two, and making sure no one was really around me. I immediately sat down the bed and trace a circle in front of me. The dark space soon opened and revealed some things. Hindi ko na tinignan o ginalaw yung espada, instead I took the papers at the bottom. Grabbing the yellowed stain papers, I arranged them and place it above the queen size bed. I pick up the very first page near me. “4th Month of Gold (March). Bakit ang tatanga ng mga kasama ko? I’ve repeated myself so many times. Do not be fooled by those people from the magic tower! They are scamming us! Thinking that the key to fully control our mana and have our mana core strengthen is by forcing to manipulate the mana around us. Which is very stupid if I may say. The key thing about mana control is not about grasping them, but digesting them! It’s nothing about tapping powers, but being one with our
Chapter Seventy-Three.My hand trembled after reading that last passage of the diary entry. I didn’t realize my breathing stop for a few seconds until I felt that the oxygen around me wasn’t going to my lungs.I tried to calm down and tighten my thoughts and feeling. Soon, my breathing calm down and for once again I tried to read the last part of the entry one more time.I don’t even know why I am feeling nervous. My body just shivered on its own started trembling.I don’t understand what’s wrong. But instead on focusing on this detail I decided to read the entry. It was as if I reading a forbidden knowledge, or I am spying on Senior Janice’s secrets.For the last time I breathe a sigh and ironed my heart.“Elemental spirit! Isn’t just that amazing!? I heard and read from the records here in the magic tower that almost half of the Archmages last hundred years ago did have a contract with elemental spirits!But the problem is, encountering them is just once is very rare! Ang sabi nila,
Chapter Seventy-Four.Nina’s POV.Mabilis kong niligpit ang mga papel na nakalatag sa higaan ko. Drawing another ring on the void, the dark space opened.I immediately push all the papers in and closed the space. I stood up and walk towards the the door.Hindi ko man lang nakain yung mga pagkain na hinanda nila Rita. Who ever this unexpected visitor is just so rude! Don’t they know that they should inform the house weeks prior!? This is a marquess household, etiquette should be followed.I almost couldn’t but roll my eyes.“Hans… do you know who are they?” I asked, not opening the door. Pumunta muna ako sa malaking salamin na nandito sa loob ng kwarto. It was actually a separate mirror from the vanity mirror. It was very charming and tall, my whole body and height could be properly seen.Now looking at my outfit, it was not very appropriate for greeting guests.“Milady… I believe they are…” Hans words trailed.I stop inspecting my appearance, and look at the door with my left eyebrow
Chapter Seventy-Five.Nina’s POV.We soon move ourselves as Hans lead us to the drawing room, and as soon as we got in, the priest from Storm church smile politely at me.I also greeted him back with an equal fake smile.Not long before, we arrive at a double door. Hans who was pretty good on his butler duty opened the door for us.Agad naman kaming pumasok sa malaking silid at nagtungo sa centro nito kung saan naroroon ang coffee table na napapalibutan ng mga sofa.Noong ako naka-upo na sa malambot na sofa, sumunod naman ang tatlong pari. They sat opposite at my left side, I was sitting on the solo head chair while they were seated on long sofa. In front of us were an empty coffee table.The silence between us was very awkward. No one was speaking and we continue to stare at each other. I mean bahala sila dyan, mag matigasan kami dito. I’m beaing childish and I perfect know and aware of that. I’m stress and irritated deserve ko maging childish and brat for today.Fortunately, bago pa
Chapter Seventy-Six.Nina’s POV.It was weird to be sentimental about this phrases, but it resonate with me perfectly."Rin?... Why are you... Crying?"I didn't realize that i was crying until I heard Droon's voice. Agad akong napahawak sa aking mukha at naramdaman na ito ay basa.Ias if the dam holding my bottled up emotion finally broke down. I don't to be attached on this world, I have a goal to back. Even though the life here was good, I still missed the warmth of my family.Kahit ilang buwan na akong nandidito, adjusting pretty well. It felt like I just fell into an illusion, just like the movie I saw, falling in a rabbit hole.I'm afraid that once i know this was all an imaginary illusion, I would be too heart broken to accept it.I don't even know if this is real or not, or I'm truly going crazy. But I knew it hurts and making me feel bad.I didn’t want to be attached, at kahit ilang beses pa akong nag panggap na itong buhay nato ang nasa loob lang ng isang nobela na hindi ko m
Special Chapter. The smell of salty air invaded my nose and lungs, looking at horizon as the sun began to rise it was filled with sparkling diamonds. The sea was something I haven’t seen in my life. My eyes wavered at the site of the port. It was bustling with people and vendors, many dork workers are moving left and right. Ako ay napabuntong hininga at nag simulang mag lakad habang hawak ko ang aking suit case. There was a wooden notice board on the entrance of harbor, naglakad ako papunta doon upang mabasa ito. “Things to take note: “1. Maintain order. Lines are strictly enforced; “2. Do not urinate or defecate, as well as spitting; “3. Find the guard in the lobby if there is a dispute; It was just some guidelines. I just casually glanced at the board and move forward. I’m looking for a ticket company, I have already my identifications and the papers that I need. Dahan-dahan lang ako naglalakad dahil hindi naman ako nagmamadali, hinihintay ko rin ang aking mga kasama. Nauna
Epilogue (Ⅰ) “You are?” Marina was confused, all she was seeing is a beautiful garden. Flourished plants and blooming flowers. She could also see a lot of healthy animals. The whole place was so refreshing and warm, full of life. The figure was sitting close to a pond, its back facing her. Marina took one single step, trying to see or observe who it is. The said figure looks like a woman, her chestnut hair was wavy, and she has a flower crown on her head. The woman turned her head in her direction and offer a warm smile. ‘Mother’ That was the first thing that appeared on Marina’s mind. The woman in front of her stirred something inside her, a fuzzy and warm feeling like a mother looking fondly at her child. She felt calm even though she’s facing a stranger. ‘A goddess’ The second thing she thought. The woman’s beauty was incomprehensible, making words lose its meaning. “Who are you?” Marina asked, eyes abnormally calm, and her heart feels more alive. The woman smiled at her
Quietly, the warm golden glow appeared before them. " Oh my.."He approached and as he glared at the woman, his eyes grew angry. He knelt next to her and put his hands on the vile bite marks on her skin. Everywhere is his.When hands were in contact, a golden glow was left, and when it vanished, just healed flesh was left.The memories are what causes a sudden goosebumps and her resolve, so I cannot take them away," he then remarked softly.In his work. With nothing to cling to, perhaps you would have turned into that as well if I had forced you to forget her.His lip crinkled. "Thus, you abandon her painful memories."No. Leaving her sets me in to confusion I still have not decided with." Men struggle to find items. We wake up. Also, we will.She knelt at the woman's side and stroked her blood-stained hand hair before turning to face the woman who was lying on the ground, promising that everything would be alright.Oh, she aches, I can hear the lace crunching. How could he explain th
There she was, a lady, with beautiful blonde hair, tied up with a teal bow, was sitting down at her desk, writing up some paper work on her table. "Are you not afraid?" I asked as i look outside the window.The movement of her pen came into halt. She didn't say anything as she lifted her head to look at me. There she was, a lady, with beautiful blonde hair, tied up with a teal bow, was sitting down at her desk, writing up some paper work on her table. "Are you not afraid?" I asked as i look outside the window.The movement of her pen came into halt. She didn't say anything as she lifted her head to look at me. There she was, a lady, with beautiful blonde hair, tied up with a teal bow, was sitting down at her desk, writing up some paper work on her table. "Are you not afraid?" I asked as i look outside the window.The movement of her pen came into halt. She didn't say anything as she lifted her head to look at me. There she was, a lady, with beautiful blonde hair, tied up with a te
“Ah…” My footsteps slowly halted as I reach the top of the cliff. The view that I saw what was in front of me was something I couldn’t express properly. Warmth greeted my face as bright red and orange lights filled my face. So this is what they mean. Is this freedom? I watch as the Capital was set into blaze. Screams and cries could be heard, I watch as they slowly fell from their feet. I lifted my head just to see a giant creature hovering the Capital. I have only heard it from the myths and stories, I have never thought I would be able to see one in my very own eyes. “Ah…” My footsteps slowly halted as I reach the top of the cliff. The view that I saw what was in front of me was something I couldn’t express properly. Warmth greeted my face as bright red and orange lights filled my face. So this is what they mean. Is this freedom? I watch as the Capital was set into blaze. Screams and cries could be heard, I watch as they slowly fell from their feet. I lifted my head
I believe that there’s only a thin line that separates genius and madness. Now I’m starting believe that between humanity and divinity there’s only a short line that separates them. How funny it is. When I want to look back I always thought there’s a big gap between them. I always though that if there’s a thin that would separate something, it would be good and evil. A shame really. Under the pale moonlight, a long braid of silver hair, decorated with vibrant flowers. Calm and collected could be observe from her face, she was looking at the bouquet of floras on her hands. Eyes strained with gentleness and love. So, this is the Saintess of the Earth Mother’s church. For her to descend directly, it only means one thing. Something will bloom or something will wither, just like a flower and plant. “I greet the Saintess of Earth Mother’s Church.” I believe that there’s only a thin line that separates genius and madness. Now I’m starting believe that between humanity and divinity the
“I think there is no need to exchange pleasantries.” I stated as I stared coldly his deep ocean blue eyes. His expression came into somewhat hurt, even though I could be just be wrong on interpreting his emotion. It might be the case, he wasn’t that expressive to begin with. This could be another scheme, wanting to gain my sympathy. “My Lady, please listen to me.” He begged. His voice trembling in sorrow. “It’s rather pathetic to force a conversation for just the other one to listen on a bullshit explanation.” I said without much thought about cursing him. Etiquette doesn’t apply on people I don’t deem to be respected. “We don’t need to talk, I don’t need to listen, we should just end it here. I find it pathetic to engage on a conversation just to occupy this silence.” “I think there is no need to exchange pleasantries.” I stated as I stared coldly his deep ocean blue eyes. His expression came into somewhat hurt, even though I could be just be wrong on interpreting his emotion.
Whatever the churches were brewing behind the scenes, it looks like the kingdom’s future is going to be a dark and horrific one. The possibility of war coming to sweep this kingdom is in a huge margin. I took a sip of my black marque tea as I pounder on what should I do. If a war brakes out, I should know what type of war is it. I noticed his face twitch in my peripheral vision. I love seeing him suffer while forcing himself to smile.himself to refrain from retaliation He looked at me helplessly "You need to look for a maid there.as presentable as you currently appear disgusting" "Act like a normal human being there, and please do not touch my older brother," he said.Stoic tone."Please copy that." The car just turned right onto the road and surprisingly, revealing a Victorian-style building with several windows.The glasses are hidden behind beige curtains. A statue erected on top of a silvery roof, as well asFlags from various countries whirl in the wind. Whatever the churc
I noticed his face twitch in my peripheral vision. I love seeing him suffer while forcing himself to smile.himself to refrain from retaliation He looked at me helplessly "You need to look for a maid there.as presentable as you currently appear disgusting" "Act like a normal human being there, and please do not touch my older brother," he said.Stoic tone."Please copy that." The car just turned right onto the road and surprisingly, revealing a Victorian-style building with several windows.The glasses are hidden behind beige curtains. A statue erected on top of a silvery roof, as well asFlags from various countries whirl in the wind.