“Ahhhh!” I have no idea where I am. I feel like my insides are so full that my breathing is a little uneven. As I examine the room as a whole, it becomes rigid. I can only describe the surroundings as being dark. I squint to see where I am, and when I glance down at my hands, I can see a blanket covering my lower body.So everything was just a bad dream—a nightmare if one will describe it. I made an effort to quiet my breathing, shake my head, and blink my eyes before taking another thought to comprehend.I open my eyes and start looking around when I could finally feel my breathing returning to normal.The window across from me is open, so the room isn't completely black. The room has a small balcony that I can make out because of the moonlight beams that stream through it.I look about before finally widening them to gaze at a familiar but menacing person."You've woken up at last, huh?" The young man speaks. His tone may seem threatening, but I merely gave him a fleeting glance and
Before the light overrode my eyesight and sent me to the location where I shouldn't be—a location that feels to me like a prison—I saw something I should have never seen."Milady, I'm just happy that you're okay. That's all that matters to me and Linia and the others too," Kaylla steps next to me as she opens the curtains while grinning.Finally, the sun's soothing rays reach my skin. I am indeed alive because the heat's discomfort makes me think of little things and ideas that always make me feel alive. I'm still alive because I can still feel pain.However, did Xander kill me this time? Have I gone back in time once more? Those ideas kept running through my head, and since I’m unable to answer Kaylla, I hear her sigh as she sat on my bed and take one of my hands. Her hands are warm."After the event, Young Master Auster from the Crese household brought you here. All of us were concerned about you. The Duke and Duchess were unable to speak to the young master or even inquire about hi
When I asked Jaime, he froze for a few minutes before shaking his head and giving me a bashful smile. Although it caused me to furrow my brows, I kept quiet because I already knew who the person is.Jaime is the kind of person who isn’t used to winning over the aristocrats. He would prefer to speak to them directly, but he will eventually become tense later.I recall when I first met him, he also behaved in that manner, and when I later followed him about, I realized that he was similarly nervous but was simply masking those feelings in the shadows.He's already awakening memories I choose to suppress because I'm only thinking about my vengeance based on the way he currently behaves.Even the beginning of the enjoyable moments I spent with Kaylla, Linia, Jaime, Sebastian, May, and the others help me escape the trauma I’ve experienced as if they were just nightmare disguised as mists in the clouds. It only lasted one day before it was forgotten.I nod in response as Jaime replies, "M-M
“As usual, Milady here is your tea.”“Thank you, Linia. By the way, did you happen to see where Kaylla is?” As Linia sets the tea and cake in front of me, I inquire. I specifically ask Linia to fetch me a cake, and perhaps the family's head chef, whom I respect because all of his cuisines are delectable, baked me one.My favorite cake, strawberry flavor, is what I see when I look at the dessert. If Linia's remarks hadn't caused me to turn away from the cake and focus instead on her happy smile, I might have started to drool."Kaylla, been busy following Sebastian's orders, Milady. If you'd like, though, I can call her for you," Linia says as she was about to approach the door and open it. I take a few deep breaths before finally grinning at her.I answer, "No, you don't have to call her Linia, I'm just glad she's doing alright," but as I turn to face her, I notice that she is biting her lower lip and diverting her attention away from me to the ground.I can tell she was concealing any
I close my mouth while covering it with both hands. My eyes enlarge as I become more aware of the voice.The Duchess is speaking, and I can almost make out her weapon splashing against the man's back. Screams rang out throughout the area, but no one seemed to have heard them because nobody rushed to the man's aid.I then realized that everything had been well thought out. Because of this, they already gave the impression that servants are not permitted.It is a result of how sensitive people are to cries for aid. It's a pretty astute maneuver from the Duke, or maybe the Duchess planned it all out? Who knows, but I'm convinced of one thing: no one in this noble family's home is innocent, even though at some point their fortune has grown suspiciously huge.I maintain control over my breathing until I hear more from the man whom the Duchess is still torturing. The sound of the unknown weapon the Duchess used, however, which had previously caused my ears to bleed, was overshadowed by sile
I move as quickly as I can. I decided to go to my room as soon as I finished gathering the papers from the previous room. That's the only way I can be sure, but this time, it's not just me; the individuals who will create and put this into action need this information desperately.This family is suspicious from the beginning, even in my prior existence, as I had suspected. This time, though, I won't dismiss these guts because they are genuine.I lean my back against my closed door while the papers are strewn across my room's floor. They have always been that way, but I don't care. My hands rush as quickly as they can to my mouth to stop the hiccups and breathing I'm inducing. My eyes widened.I felt like nothing more than a pawn after finding those papers.She is here. The real daughter is present here. However, she is being kept concealed for reasons relating to the medication that the servant Alexis failed to claim. I am not sure where in the house she is located.Without even reali
Finally, night has descended once more. My desk is filled with letters from various dignitaries as I strained my eyes.As Kaylla and I are moving about the household, a servant says, "Milady, Sir Rutherford said that you should always be careful," he bows and nods in response to my thanks and nods.Now that night has fallen, I examine my hands. After having soft hands my entire life, I am finally able to see some signs of struggle in them. I can now feel the hardships and calluses from my first life imprinted on my palms, marking an event I will never forget.I spend my life in that manner, and I will never forget those who deceived me. I shake my head while making tight fists with my hands.I suppose this time, I can finally complete my goals, but I suppose I have to first apologize to Sir Rutherford since, no matter what I do, I will never be able to avoid harm.Once I’m confident of what I’m going to do after hearing those words in a whisper, I didn't hesitate to smile. To make a c
Over time, silence predominated. For the entire minute, no one has mentioned anything I've stated. Even Auster's appearance caused my eyes to tighten. He continues to stare at me as if he is trying to decide if what I’m saying is real or simply a joke from his friend. I didn't smile or laugh at him at that moment, though.I simply cross my legs while sitting and lift one eyebrow as I lean to gaze at him.“So, my friend, what do you think of my proposal?” I did inquire, but as soon as I realize I had just copied Xander's speech pattern, the words I had just spoken had a terrible aftertaste.Shaking my head, I sit back down on the chair and cross my hands over my lap in anticipation of the young man's remarks.Even though I’m dead serious when I said those remarks, I never anticipated that he would simply laugh it off and decide that I had indeed told him a joke.“Solstice, you're not simply talking about a game. Although I am aware that being a hunter is not a noble profession,” he sti
While his other siblings are with their fathers, I am in Almier's room. Almier indeed resembles the emperor; his crimson hair and golden eyes were inherited from his father.Although he has developed into a fine young boy, he is still adorable.I looked for the others as I was carrying him, and they appeared to be doing just fine. I accompany them to the garden and tell them some tales. Naturally, as I care for the children, my husbands are by my side.It appears like they could make time for me and the infants.Although Casmir is the one who is most busy with us. When I finally finished the story, everyone, including their fathers, cheered.Despite my desire, it appears that I will only have sons for the time being. I grinned at that notion and couldn't help but see how my spouses are grinning at the infants.I guess I can only love them as much as they love me right now.I am currently in my room after performing my duties as the em
I never imagined that this particular event would be used to further their integration into my life. It only makes sense that since I met them in this extremely risky way, they would eventually become more than just friends to me.I recognize a deep, low voice that says, "Let this young woman go, Xavier," which turns out to be Terion, a young man. His eyes and hair were both green. He continues to sigh while keeping his eyes fixed on me.When he finally turned to face the men next to him, he asked, "Does your heart race like mine when you've seen this lady?" while still holding his chest. They all appear to be looking in my direction as I watch them all nod in response to his query.As soon as he remarked, "You are indeed someone that we can't predict, now off you go," he opened the closed door and pushed me away from them.My eyes enlarge, yet I get a strange feeling about them. I'm not sure why, but out of nowhere, I experienced a strong pang of nostalg
I was aware that everything happens for a purpose, but doesn't the fact that these three got lost while searching for a stunning maiden simply lead their family to worry?I find myself sighing. They needed to be saved.They appeared frightened as if they had encountered a ghost by the time I had already spoken to them.Yet they appear expensive and descended from a noble family based on their attire.“Oh, sorry about your ---”Since I initially felt that they were superior to me in some way, I was about to apologize to them.Since the moment I was born, they have worn fine clothes that I have never owned. But it seems that I only admire them from a distance.I suddenly realized when I looked at my clothes that they were still valuable despite not being as pricey as the ones these three are wearing.It's because of my mother, who even attempted, to give me this clothing. I was aware that, for the time being, I could
I instantly made it a point to illuminate the red light with that, and by doing so, I spoke of the final spell I had previously learned. I utilized every last bit of my might to do this.I've known this spell for as long as I can remember. The spell of reformation.Then, after a few more seconds, the red glow that had been enveloping the dark, stormy clouds started to become white. At this point, I had no idea that I would be crying so much.When I do, the creature that had been claiming to be the real thing has already vanished into the light, and I can see Ravia's smile when I look at the true soul behind it.Her final words before disappearing with this great light were, "At last, I'm freed, thank you."I've already ascended to the highest point in the sky when I look at it. However, when I glance below, the Alchemist and the high priest are already in its grasp, along with the others, and its bright light has already pierced through their heart
“Lily, we must visit that location now or never; I must face...”“Before you leave, Solstice, I must tell you something.” I had no idea that Lily would suddenly say something that would almost make me reconsider everything.Before I can blink, Claudius' warm hands are resting on top of mine, and I notice a softer version of his previous smile.As soon as we were ready, we instantly teleported to the location where everything was happening, and before my very eyes, I witnessed my allies and enemies squaring off against one another.The only distinction is that they are already focused on me.When the Alchemist said, "Well if it wasn't the missing Wiccer, too bad that you're not the real anymore," I couldn't help squinting my eyes.I've witnessed a lot of things pass away in before my eyes, and this time I won't allow it to happen again because in the past I was unable to pass away.I stared at the Alchemist and
“We need to move right away as I noticed a bright red light illuminating the area of the sky where Lily is forcing us to perform.”“We have to act this way for no reason.”“We had to project the same thing because we couldn't just envision something like this. We had to move as quickly as we could before anything got in the way.”“What do you suppose this is?” I enquire "This is the holy trinity, Solstice," and Lily merely groaned in response.I've mastered that spell in the past, and I did it just before I was laid to rest in my casket. Three things must happen for one to eventually change the entire universe to their liking.When I was younger, I wanted the world to be informed and free from damage if I couldn't pass away. But it appears that as time has passed, that wish is fading.It has been put to the test throughout time, therefore I assume it has a shelf life.I couldn't help but
Even though we were already getting close to our goals, I didn't even hesitate to do that one thing when I knew he would be that way.Ravia might have been easily killed at that point, but I knew better.Even if we succeeded, a member of my ally would have to give his life to accomplish that goal, and I cannot permit that to happen.Not after I had already saved him from the fall.I sigh as I glance at Claudius sitting next to me. I finally succeed in starting a fire after we are inside of this cavernous area.I couldn't help but caress this young man's face and hair as his head rested on my legs while I stared at him. As I ask Caslian about this place he made, we were in this location just a short while ago.Even though Claudius had already stopped bleeding from his mouth, he was still tossing and turning in his sleep.It seems as though he had a nightmare. As soon as I realized this was going to happen, I couldn’t help but wor
Before anything further could happen, I grabbed Claudius by both cheeks to feel his warmth. His sweet gazes and loving nostalgia are palpable to me.For the sake of our reunion and preserving her, we shouldn't be calm, but I couldn't even imagine myself not acting in this way.As soon as I recognized the Claudius I had met and who had since entered my life, I hugged and kissed him.Aside from Celius, he was the first to cause me this much anxiety.I can see that the two were able to render Levine asleep by the time the dazzling light had already vanished.I can see nothing except us and Claudius' improvement when I glance around. I couldn't help but focus my vision to look for the alchemist.Zeiron, however, had already replied, "He escaped after that light came out of nowhere," as I was about to ask the two.I managed to say, "I see," at the door of this facility without even batting an eye.When I turn to face Claudius again,
Since I am unable to deny that we are currently in the devil's den, it didn't even take longer when I moved.We already had to deal with the Alchemist, the devil that the two conspirators had. We were surrounded by these creatures in this enormous hall, which reminded me of the imperial family's ballroom.Although they are all donning black and white coats, some of them were simply donning experimental attire.I merely narrowed my eyes because I couldn't even feel the want to throw up at this moment. I couldn't help but wonder about Claudius when I turned to glance around and noticed that my fellow soldiers were acting similarly.You all came here this time, so. The Alchemist laughed, and Celius was the one who started the attack. "Oh, too bad I only had one creature I claimed last time, but this time, I guess it would be many now," he said.Then I was followed by Zeiron. I was aware that Auster and the others had been carrying out their obligation