LOGINShare
Chapter 3
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56"Thank you for saving my life." She tells me while I am cleaning her wounds in her arms.
"That's fine. What is your story?" I ask referring to the incident that just happened. It reminds me of the thirteen-year-old me trying to escape from General Thud of the Aqua Edis.
"I stole their money."
Her honest and straightforward answer fascinates me.
"That must be a large amount." I glare at her before I continue cleaning her wounds. "These need to be stitched. About six to eight stitches." I point to the two-deep wounds.
"I needed money for my son. He is in the hospital right now."
She didn't seem to care about her wounds, stitches, and anything. Her tears flow down on her pretty face. I see deep sorrow and pain in her eyes. She continues to tell her story.
"I took million from Zubah's syndicate and now they are hunting me. I managed to hide my son in the hospital with the help of my friend. And maybe, he is now undergoing his heart surgery. It's okay if I die now, but my son needs to live. I know Zubah's syndicate will be going after him too. I am afraid of what they might do if they find him." She burst into tears.
I don't know exactly how to feel. I remember the night I lost my own family. It still pains me. So, I take a deep sigh and start stitching. I point the needle into her flesh and look at her again before continuing.
"I don't have numbing cream, it might hurt but it will be tolerable."
She nods. Her lips are trembling. I start what needs to be done. I glare at her once more and see her grimacing as the needle pierces her skin. Her face now reminds me of Sherika, my youngest sister. I used to clean her wound too and she would always show a grimace of pain even if it's just a tiny wound. She's the best actress, ever. Unconsciously, my lips form a smile as I try to remember my younger sister.
"Are you happy that I'm hurt?" The woman asks while refraining to shout a cry out of pain. I didn't know that my smile annoys her.
"What?" I furrowed my brows not understanding what she's meaning by that.
"You are smiling." She almost gasps for air due to the pain of the in-and-out movement of the needle through her flesh.
"Oh that, sorry. I just remembered something." I say shifting into my usual blank facial expression.
Silence takes place between us.
"Would you mind if I ask you something?" She asks, breaking the silence, with hesitation.
"Go ahead," I say without looking at her. My hands are still doing the stitching.
"W-What are you? I mean, those claws and your eyes."
She almost stutters as she asks me those things. I don't know if I'll answer her. Then, I decide not to.
"I'll have to put bandage here," I say as I cut the surgical thread.
. . .The woman whom I have later known to be Catherine, stayed with me for three more days 'til she was fully recovered. And today, she is leaving my place."Thank you so much for giving me shelter, Ms. Brown." She thanked me one last time.
"I trust you to keep my secret, Catherine." I remind her of her promise of keeping a secret from what she witnessed three days ago.
"Your secret is safe with me." She smiles and bids me goodbye.
The moment she turned to go, left a hole in my heart. The last time that I felt this way was ten years ago. A memory flashed back in my mind.
"This is the only way for you to live, Lady Amara." He says in a husky voice.
"What about you Marcus?" My tears start pooling.
"Don't worry about me, my Lady. I am honored to die for you."
He vowed his head, placed his right hand with palm facing his chest, and respectfully bent forward in front of me.
I don't understand why he is calling me that. Lady Amara. I am not Lady Amara and I don't know if I will ever pass to be called a Lady. It is a term used in referring to women in higher ranks…and I am just a daughter of fruit vendors. I am Akira. I am nothing.
"But…"
He stops me from saying more things. We can hear the sound of running horses and the loud shouting of Thud's men approaching us.
"They are coming. Go now, Lady Amara. Save yourself." His pleading eyes stare hard against mine.
Marcus turns his back at me before I could even speak another word. My heart feels like being squeezed as this man takes his leave. I can't imagine how he's going to fight with them, alone. But even with me on his side will be no match to the hundred monstrous men of Aqua Edìs. I know there's only one thing I could do this time as Marcus suggests, and that is to escape. Without another thought, I run towards the glimmering lights that open into the other dimension. This is the passage into the human world.
Related chapters
The Last Immortal Chapter 4
Four days had passed since Catherine left my house. It is a cold day and I am still curling up in my bed. Today's the tenth anniversary of my coming into this human world. I can't help the flashing back of the memory from that day. After crossing that passage that connects my world and this world, I found myself in the middle of the thick woods. I can still remember the feeling when the cool air touches my skin. The atmosphere here was quite different from where I originated. My feet kept walking for days without food and water. I could feel my knees were shaking and my stomach rumbling in so much hunger. My sight was getting dim. I didn't know if I would survive. "Help! Help!" I tried to shout when I sensed activities not far from where I stood with knees shaking intensely. My strength was slowly weakening and my voice was too shallow to be heard. I fell with my face right to the ground
The Last Immortal Chapter 5
I decide to leave for town instead of thinking about the past. I put on my plain white t-shirt and blue denim pants. I reach for my socks and put on my favorite black, high-cut leather shoes. I grab my black cardigan and hang it in my left arm. I check the doors and windows to make sure they are all locked before I leave. I'm whistling and at the same time tossing the car keys in the air using my right hand while heading my way towards my wooden garage. I lift the garage door and get to the driver's seat of my red Ferrari. Well, technically without the real heir, I as the adopted child inherited the Brown's wealth. Yes, it's not only that they let me borrow their daughter's identity but they adopted me legally. They had personal reasons why they didn't let people know that they've lost Adele. It's only them, their families, and the private detective who knows about it. It wasn't explained to me and I didn't even try to find out the real reason for using my telepathy. I
The Last Immortal Chapter 6
I slowly turn the wheels backward from the parking spot and speed up after making sure that the road is clear."You're not human?" Catherine asks weighing my words."Yes.""...""That's true and I am more dangerous than Zubah so don't you dare unveil my secret to anyone or you'll be as good as dead." I twitch my lips gracefully."Of course!"She lifts her hands in the air and swears like a child. I chuckle and glance at her. Why do I have a light feeling for this woman? I glance at her once more and our eyes met. Her eyes. Why are those pair of amber eyes familiar to me? My eyes are hook into hers and the surrounding seems black and white. I only see those pair of amber eyes."Watch out!"She yells and quickly grabs the steering wheel to the side of the road. I managed to hit the brake before my car possibly hit the tree on the side of the road. Our bodies lean violently forward. Thankfully we have our seatbel
The Last Immortal Chapter 7
I feel a sudden thirst as though my throat is dry."Can I have some water?""Oh, yes of course! I'm sorry I almost forgot to give you drinks."Isabel hurriedly gets a pitcher from the fridge. I listen to the melodious flow of water as she pours it into the glass. She goes back to where I am standing and hands it to me. She is watching closely as the water goes down through my throat. She seems to be enjoying the view. What's with this woman? Is she a lesbian? She seems to have a crush on me. Well, I knew perfectly that I'm attractive but it never cross my mind that I can also capture a woman's interest."Beware of how you stare, you might fall in love with me."I see her blush and her earlobes turn red as tomatoes. That's cute. I smirk and give the glass back to her."Thank you.""You're welcome and excuse me, I was not looking at you for any reason that you're thinking. It's the tattoo just below your ea
The Last Immortal Chapter 8
It's good to see the incredible building of Brown's Architectural Design. This only proves that the company is going successful as it used to be. The fruit of my father Martin's sacrifices is visible in the face of the company. I park my car and quickly get out of it. I go straight to the elevator exclusively for VIPs and click the button to the 30th floor. That's going to the President's office, or I may say Uncle Marco's office. Click. The elevator opens and my swift stride follows. "Good afternoon Cecelia." I greet her in a monotonous tone. She's the secretary to the President. Cecelia startles after hearing my greeting. She slightly jerks from her seat. "Jesus Christ Adele! You startled me." "Is Uncle Marco inside?" What a foolish question. Of course, he is. Wherever is the boss, the secretary follows, right? "Yes, he is. I'll tell him that you are here." "No need. I'll tell him myself.
The Last Immortal Chapter 9
Hours have passed and I stayed in the kitchen of the mansion helping the servants prepare meals. Before dark, we are already done in the kitchen. Rosemary is giving instructions to the other servants in the living room. I decided to stroll around the mansion while waiting for the arrival of my grandparents. I was walking around the garden when I heard the horn of the car. I bet it's already them. I excitedly walk my feet towards the front yard. Silhouettes of the familiar figure were standing on the porch of the mansion. Rosemary and the other servants greeted them. They started to take their baggage inside. The old man smiled widely when he took a glimpse of me going their way. "Akira!" They know my real name. "Grandpa! Grandma!" I hugged and kissed them on their cheeks. "I'm so happy to see you back!" "So are we, my dear." My grandma said merrily. "Look at you, you're all grown up!" Grandpa said while looking
The Last Immortal Chapter 10
After going to Hunter, I learned that the man I saw in the forest is probably a powerful Ehtrehtian. The reason why I wasn't able to read the stranger's mind is, he must be blocking me. Hunter explained that he could be an ally or an enemy. Either way, I don't like the idea that these creatures of my kind are getting in my way. I've left Ehtrehto Edis and I don't want to do anything about it including crossing paths with anyone from there, except Hunter. I'm loving my life of being free as a wind.I felt the need to take a break. My wristwatch says it's already five in the afternoon. I didn't know that I've talked to Hunter that long. I don't have my car with me so I just walked without minding which particular place to go. I'm now strolling around New Land, hopping and window shopping from one establishment to another. When I turned my eyes around, I've noticed that it was already dark. It's time to get home."Are you going
The Last Immortal Chapter 11
I'm not used to waking up like this. My head throbs in pain. Now I know how a hangover feels like. Only a hearty breakfast will ease this feeling. Hey, wait! I panicked when I realized what had happened last night. The last thing I remember is that I snatched a gun and fell to the ground, and now I don't know where I am. What seems to be obvious now is that my arms are tied and I'm blindfolded. I heard the door screeching, indicating that someone is getting in. "Where am I?" Whoever entered this room didn't bother answering me so I repeated my question. "You won't get an answer. You better shut your mouth up." The man answered with hostility. I even ask him where Catherine and Isabel are but this man is a real jerk. He zipped his mouth and wouldn't answer me however hard I try to plead with him. A tingly feeling is on my wrist as I try to move my arms. The tight grip of the string on my arms hurts. I tried to move my feet only to find out that the
Latest chapter
The Last Immortal Chapter 88
Akira gave Marcus a serious stare as if she m's warning him from interfering in her battle. Then, she turned her head in Thud's direction. "Are you ready to die?" General Thud smirked. "You are underestimating me, daughter of Farah," his eyes darkened upon mentioning her name. Akira became agitated after hearing him mention her late mother's name. Her jaw and lips tensed and her fists were clenched. She recalled how they were tortured to death. The screaming of the immortals, the fire that burns them, and the sight of the girl who was beheaded in front of her during her dream. It was real, she knew it was real. Her teeth gritted and she roared, "You!" She faced and pointed the sword at Thud. "You're a serpent! Your life means death to everyone in Ehtrehto Edis. You must die!" Thud knew this would come. So, he positioned himself and readied for her attack. "Bitchy little immortal," he sneered. Deep inside he is frightened of how Akira moves right now. He watched her running fastly
The Last Immortal Chapter 87
Lang-Mao smiled bitterly as she watched Akira transforming into the highest level of immortality. It's been a long while since she last saw an immortal reaching this level. The very first guardian of lights was the one she witnessed last. The poor immortal didn't survive after her body surrendered from so much power running in her veins. But then, she saved the Ehtrehto Edis from Yquino, the king of evilness. Lang-Mao knew this day would come. However, this is not yet the end. Ehtrehto Edis still has a long way to go through. Akira's POV I ran towards my father's side and threw a sword at General Thud who was able to dodge my assault. "Father," I called him in a shaking voice. He raised his hand and caressed my face. "Y-You are so lovely, my Amara," he tried to tell me while gasping for breath. Blood gushes out of his mouth as he tries to speak. "I, I always loved you, my daughter." "I know," I told him. My spirit is shattering inside me. My world fell apart as I watch him slow
The Last Immortal Chapter 86
General Thud saw that one of the guardians of light is exiting. He grinned, it would be easy for them to win the fight now."Go and follow the Aero Edis Princess," he told one Aquan knight. "Report to me everything that she will do," he added."Yes, your majesty."Prince Lance who was near overheard them. He glanced in the direction they were looking at. 'Shateira,' he murmured her name. He heard Prince Matias call her Princess of Aero Edis earlier. Now, this general of Aqua Edis called her Aero Edis Princess again. He doesn't know that he has a cousin. He doesn't know that there is a princess in their bloodline. This is making him curious.'Where is she going?' He asked himself. A plan entered his mind. He looked around. He saw that Thud resumed fighting. When he was sure that no one was looking at him, he sneaked and followed Shateira.They are now inside the dense forest. The Aquan knight sent by Thud saw him following and trie
The Last Immortal Chapter 85
Akira's POV I can sense great energy coming from a certain direction. By the scent, I could tell who they are. Peter, Russ, and Lang-Mao. Why were they together? Where have they been? It doesn't matter. What's important now is to save this idiot Connor. I quickly leaped forward and grabbed his body before fleeing into the air. Thankfully, I was able to do so before Coel's forceful smash hit us. I landed behind Princess Shateira who was silently observing the aura of the expected newcomers. 'You can sense them too, can't you?' I asked her through the mind link. She just nodded without glancing at me. I know she can also tell the turmoil that is about to happen. The pungent odor of the bloody ground adds to the thrill I am feeling. But, I can also feel horror deep inside. Whose life shall be snatched later? I looked at Connor who is still in my arms. He is unconscious. I raised my hand to touch his wounded face but was stopped by Conrad's voice. "Connor," he ca
The Last Immortal Chapter 84
The brothers Conrad and Connor saw it all. "What can we do to stop him?" Connor asked his brother. "I don't know," Conrad replied. "Maybe we should fight him," he said. The two nodded at each other and run towards their father or the monster, rather. Conrad face his father and Connor stood behind. "I don't know who you are inside my father's body. But to tell you honestly, I will not hesitate to tear that skin," Conrad spoke. "Conrad," Hunter called him besides coughing. "Be careful. Your father is powerful and is now fatal," he said. "He's not our father," Connor said with clenched teeth. "Fools," King Hydrae smirked. "Coel didn't die. Thud took his body and offered his soul to Yquino. That monster is your father," he grinned. Conrad and Connor were dumbfounded by the King's confession. They looked at each other with confusion. Conrad spoke, "That's impossible! We buried his body after finding him lifel
The Last Immortal Chapter 83
Akira took the war seriously. She did everything she could to defend her father's kingdom. Of course, to defend the whole land of Ehtrehto Edis. Her comrades did the same.They were all halted by the swift and effortless action of Coel in killing the Ignis Hella knights. He can kill them by just smashing them with his bare hand. He is so ruthless and cold-blooded."How can we stop your father?" Prince Matias asked Conrad and Connor."He's no longer our father. That's maybe his body, but not his soul!" Connor replied amidst striking his sword."My brother is right," Conrad agreed. "There's only one way to stop him. That's killing him. But taking into consideration his current ability, I think that is not easy," he added."He's going to the king!" Shateira exclaimed while pointing in a certain direction.They all looked in the direction she's pointing. They saw Coel making his way towards King Suxx. They felt alarmed.&n
The Last Immortal Chapter 82
With her strong sense of sight, Akira can see the source of the strong force even if it's still afar. A wave of lights and sounds directed her into it. It's a tall and fearsome man. His prominent abdominal muscles are visible on his shirtless upper torso. His lower clothes are ragged. He is barefooted...and his face resembles someone she knows. Does he look like Conrad or Connor?Her thoughts were stopped by a strong force caused by the stranger's movements as he draws nearer them. The ground trembled and those knights who were frozen by Shateira fell into the ground."Someone is coming!" Princess Melissa exclaimed. She can also see the man. "He looks like a monster."That was true. The man's veins are bulging all over his body. His expressionless eyes indicate forthcoming wrath."Let's see what you can do with him," King Hydrae grinned. "The strongest weapon Aqua Edis has made for decades," he said while a flash of evilness glowed in his eyes
The Last Immortal Chapter 81
"Ah!"Everyone turned their heads to the man who shouted in pain. It was King Suxx. He was kneeling on the ground with one hand supporting his other wounded hand. The tip of King Hydrae's sword is pointing at his throat."Father!" Akira shouted. She ran towards him but was stopped by General Thud's sharp and shining sword."Akira!" Connor and Conrad shouted in chorus."It's now your end, my dear friend, King Suxx," King Hydrae said while grinning. He playfully glided the sword on King Suxx's neck. "But, since you were my friend back in the old times. I can give you another chance if you agree with me," he grinned."What kind of agreement would a person like you offer me? Don't ever try to bribe me for your greedy intention, Hydrae," King Suxx gritted his teeth.Hydrae laughed. "Look at you. Still trying to protect your people even at the rim of death. I'll give you a clap for your heroism," he teased and slowly presse
The Last Immortal Chapter 80
King Suxx It's been a long time since I last saw this cruel king in front of me. King Hydrae used to be my friend when we were younger. I don't know what happened to him. He turned beastly after he was crowned the king of Aqua Edis. I can still remember when he promised he wouldn't follow the cruelty of his father. But he turned out to be crueler. His eyes reflect someone else. He's not the same Hydrae I used to play with when we were kids.***Hunter I have long been waiting for this day to come. This is the day that I will take vengeance for the murder of my kind. I learned a lot of secrets since I went back here. Now, I understand why Hydrae and Khan Awae wanted me dead. Thanks to Ruth for not killing me. Now that the four guardians of lights are complete, my duty is fulfilled. Completing them was the mere reason for my existence. If I die today in this war, I can say that my life was not a waste.***Conrad I keep a close w
