A Granted Reincarnation
1
Arissa
You seduced my father!
Elayna
(That's not true...I was the victim)
Her throat welled up with ache as she tried to hold back her tears
She couldn't even answer back to her once- beloved friend as her tongue was cut out and the pain was still fresh
Arissa
And then you killed him!
Elayna
(...He tricked my father to death...)
The time for public execution ticked away longer than usual
A man
May God have mercy on your sinful soul!
Crrr- the blade pierced her nerves after slitting her pale skin
The voice was familiar but from distant past
Elayna
(Is this what they call 'Life review' phenomena...?)
She gasped like a fish out of water as her consciousness took over her body
Lynne
Ah! You are finally waking up!
She touched herself and felt the warmth running through her body
Elayna
(I am still alive?)
Lynne
Please don't ever act so recklessly again! What if something had happened to you!
Elayna
...What exactly did I do?
Lynne
Don't act innocent! You visited your father and tried to pursuade him to get back to his senses but in the end what I feared happened...he-
Elayna
He threw an empty bottle of wine at me which I barely dodged...but the broken glass...
She filled the details as she recalled the incident in her past making an appearance in her present
Lynne
But still! It's a relief you weren't injured severely
Lynne
Don't you dare to go to him again!
Elayna
...I apologise to worry you...but can I have some time for myself?
Lynne stayed outside till the doctor didn't arrived
Elayna
How...how did I ended up in the past...
Strange being
Tip: Rest to recover your strength
A black screen with words being typed on it appeared
She flinched back from the strange being
The system-lile thing copied her reaction
Strange being
Who are you?
Strange being
I can't remember
Lynne knocked at the door
Lynne
Excuse me Lady Elayna, the doctor has arrived
The strange being disappeared as suddenly as it appeared
The doctor treated the little wounds she had gotten from the broken glass
Olen Edosipe
Elayna, are you alright?
Olen Edosipe
I rushed here as soon as I heard what happened
The doctor left the room and adviced Elayna to rest as much, to recover
Olen sat near Elayna who layed in her bed defenseless
She forced her smile to act natural
Elayna
...I apologise for worrying you...
Olen Edosipe
Don't be naive!
Olen Edosipe
I care for you as much as my own daughter
Elayna
(In a lewd way though)
Strange being
Extreme emotions are bad for your health
Olen Edosipe
Why do you look surprised?
Elayna
Uhh....(Can he not see or hear 'it'..?)
Strange being
That's what it looks like
Elayna
(Stop reading my thoughts... it's creeping me out)
Olen Edosipe
Elayna? Are you really alright?
Olen took her cold hands gently
Elayna
(Go away...Go away... Don't make me kill you so soon)
He then touched her forehead
Olen Edosipe
You don't seem to have a fever
Olen Edosipe
Well, that's a relief
Olen Edosipe
But your hands are cold...I will consult with your doctor later
He then shifted his hand on her forehead down to her cheeks
Elayna
(Deep breaths...calm down...)
Lynne
C-count Edosipe, Duke Mikerey has asked for your company...
Lynne was still on the other side of the door
2
Olen Edosipe
Would you like to have some more?
Olen poured more wine in Duke Mikerey's glass
Leandro Mikerey
Hah...Olen, my old friend, you are the only one who understands me
Olen Edosipe
Why, we have known each other since school days after all
Leandro Mikerey
This wine you bring me from your country, I truly appreciate all the efforts you go through
The men toasted on the name of their friendship
Leandro Mikerey
Ahh...what do you want, brat!
Her emotions tried to flood out upon looking at his father, alive.
Olen Edosipe
Elayna! Shouldn't you be resting..?
Elayna
I...had a nightmare...
Elayna
(Leaving him with you is no different than a nightmare come true)
She pretended to cry and sob
Leandro Mikerey
Olen! Take this kid away!
Elayna
Can I get to stay...if I stay quiet?
Elayna
Please ,Uncle Olen!
She desperately clung to Olen, hiding her disgust
Elayna
I promise, I will not say or do anything!
Olen Edosipe
As long as you don't interfere
She shook her head with excitement all over her face till-
Olen picked her and made her sit on his lap
Elayna
(There are many empty chairs, right besides you, you sh-)
Elayna
(What? Can't I even swear in my thoughts?)
Elayna observed how Olen flattered her father and won over his decisions with drugs mixed in drinks
He drank from different bottle than the one he poured in Leandro's glass
Olen Edosipe
Then, I will take my leave for the day
Olen Edosipe
Take good care of yourself, okay?
He pated on her head one last time and sat in his carriage
Leandro, under the effects of alcohol, was half asleep with his head leaned to table
Elayna
You will catch a cold, my idiotic father
Leandro Mikerey
...Elayna...?
Elayna
It's not like you will remember it but...
Elayna
If possible, please don't drink
Elayna
at least not the ones that the jerk offers you
Leandro Mikerey
...Jerk...?
Elayna
Have sweet dreams, but on bed
Elayna
I will call someone...
Elayna
Why are you crying?
Strange being
Wholesome moments teared my emotions
Elayna
So you really are a living thing,huh.
Even though if it wasn't a proper talk since her father wasn't completely conscious
Happiness lingered in her chest
Lynne
Didn't I told you to-!
Lynne
You are not injured, are you?
Lynne
It's a relied Count Edosipe was by your side
Her ears were a tunnel for the words, they entered one ear, and left another
Lynne
Did something good happened?
She asked with a soothing voice as she saw the unremovable smile on her face
Elayna
Well, probably...but it was one sidedly thought
3
Olen brought a surprise on his next visit
Olen Edosipe
Well, you don't wish to marry anyone and
Olen Edosipe
you still need someone to take over your family
Elayna
(Please, just be a bad dream...)
Olen Edosipe
And of course, I didn't picked anyone randomly
Olen Edosipe
This little guy has talent of using magic and creating magical equipment
Leandro Mikerey
Olen but I-
Elayna
(Why is future changing?! I have done nothing out of ordinary except for joining their meeting last time!)
Olen Edosipe
Haha, go on, give them a little entertainment
Olen poured some wine in Leaondro's glass with some flatteries
The little boy whispered as he appeared to pray
A fountain out of wine in the glass was then frozen and shaped like a snow flake
Elayna
(It may look impressive, but it's just the basic level)
Elayna
(Arissa once made friends with girl who had talent with magic, and she was far more impressive than him)
Elayna
(It might be because he is young, but she was had only started learning magic at the time)
Leandro Mikerey
But as you know...lately I have been short on money...I doubt I can afford educating him
Leandro Mikerey
in those magic institutions...
Olen Edosipe
Don't worry about that
Olen Edosipe
I will very gladly pay for him
Olen Edosipe
This is the least I can do as your friend
Leandro Mikerey
Don't be modest!
Leandro Mikerey
You have already done so much
Leandro Mikerey
And I appreciate it
He took a quick glance at his daughter and tried to reject his offer as politely as he could
Elayna
(...Did he just...looked worried for me...?)
Strange being
Is it because you talked yesterday?
Elayna
(Umm...no. He was half asleep so he couldn't possibly have remembered anything)
Strange being
How can you be so sure?
Strange being
¯\_〳 •̀ o •́ 〵_/¯
Elayna
(From experience...)
After her father's death, Olen took her in as a maid
Elayna
(I often had to feed Arrisa when she used to exhaustedly sleep after her classes)
Elayna
(And she would often end up eating vegetables she hated but she didn't recalled anything)
Elayna
(The same used to take place for Auden the youngest of us three children in the house of Edosipe)
Elayna let out a chuckle as light as a whisper in the loud atmosphere
Strange being
Elayna have good memories...
Strange being
.·´¯`(>▂<)´¯`·.
Strange being
I also want memories
Leonardo sighed and hesitantly agreed to the offer in the end
Little boy
I will be in your care from now
The boy bowed his head as a gesture of respect and gratitude
Strange being
He looks pale
Elayna
(Well, of course, using magic drains out ones energy)
Elayna
(But these were just basic tricks...I doubt he will be of any actual use as a magic user)
Olen started another round of alcohol as he let the children get to know each other outside their meeting room
Elayna
(What is he plotting this time...)
Elayna
(Oi can you, like, eavesdrop on them? They can't see you anyway)
Strange being
Eavesdropping is bad
Elayna
(Then you plan to remain useless?)
Strange being
I am not useless!
Elayna
(Then what are you good at?)
Strange being
...I don't remember
Elayna
(If you become useful to me then I will try to help you find your memories)
Elayna
So, what did you say your name was?
He opened his lips but shut them again
Little boy
He hasn't given me a name yet
Elayna
(Yup, he definitely picked him up randomly)
Elayna
Why not wait for them while eating some snacks?
Elayna
Besides, you look like you need some energy after all that 'entertainment'
Lynne brought some cookies along with juice
Elayna
(He must have sent him with an ulterior motive, though.)
Elayna
(Should I do a background check on him, just in case?)
The little boy stuffed his cheeks with the cookies like a squirrel
And gulped it all down his throat in satisfaction
Lynne
Looks like you were starving
Elayna
(He reminds of Auden when he was young)
Lynne
Lady Elayna, are you not going to have some?
Elayna
(Even if he is just a child, I shouldn't forget...who sent him)
Olen Edosipe
Looks like you are having fun
The little boy almost choked as he heard his voice
He looked down at the crumbles of the cookies
Olen Edosipe
I hope he isn't causing any trouble to you
Olen Edosipe
But then again, I know Elayna will be a good sister and teach him
Elayna
Of course, Uncle Olen
He patted Elayna on head and tried some cookies as he continued to talk with her
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