Episode 2

Within the Emerald City, in a grand mansion bursting with opulence, there resided a strikingly beautiful woman, her allure was undeniable. She was also bestowed with talents for the arts, dancing, singing, and even playing various musical instruments with exquisite grace. A lady of exquisite beauty and outstanding abilities. Her name was Layla, the second daughter of the prime minister, spoiled and adored by her father who always took pride in her. At that moment, in that immense mansion of luxuries, a celebration was underway for her newly arranged engagement to the third prince. The absence of the mansion's eldest daughter concerned no one.

The prime minister had two daughters, the older Elyana was the child of his first wife. Born with a mark on her face, she was shunned by her own father and family. Her mother, who truly loved her, died when Elyana was 7 years old, and since then that little girl was never the same again. Two months after the death of his wife, the prime minister brought home the woman who is now Layla’s mother and his wife. He married this woman, named Marian, and nine months later Layla was born, capturing all the attention.

Elyana was confined to a small house at the back of the mansion, with no one to assist or serve her. She received food once a day, the leftovers from the main house. Thus, she grew up alone, virtually unknown to the outside world, until one day, at age 13, she met the third prince, Sebastian. He seemed interested in her and would secretly visit to chat, always bringing food for her. Elyana, having never had anyone's attention, was deeply touched and dazzled by this man and vowed to herself to always follow Sebastian and aid him.

That’s how the relationship between Sebastian and Elyana began, but he asked to keep it a secret, explaining that to free her from her situation and love her openly, his status as the third prince was insufficient as he lacked his father's favor. Naively, Elyana offered to help him... and so Sebastian proposed to train her to become strong. At the age of 15, Elyana had left the little house, but her departure went unnoticed or uncared for as she was deemed nothing more than refuse by the family and mansion—garbage the prime minister had discarded for being of no use.

Prince Sebastian had taken Elyana beyond the city, to a mountain where he had people who served him in secrecy, all trained assassins... And there she was now, Elyana, determined to be the best to assist her beloved. Several years had passed, Elyana was 18 and ready for the missions that Prince Sebastian might assign to her. Elyana was happy, she had to perform well, so they could be together soon.

At that moment, she did not realize how mistaken she was. She was simply deceived, used, and tossed aside. With the prime minister on his side through the engagement to his daughter, for Sebastian, Elyana became an inconvenience that needed to be removed to prevent future issues. And so, he planned to eliminate her.

Now everything was clear, that butterfly born of Elyana's blood flew aimlessly under the torrential rain. It fluttered among the clouds until it took direction toward something that seemed to be calling it. Entering a lavish room, where a young woman lay unconscious, it settled on her chest, then vanished. This young woman in her dreams saw images of the marginalized girl; they were like memories.

Suddenly she saw herself standing in front of that woman. The lady lying unconscious in the bed had been poisoned by her cousin, whom she regarded and treated as a sister. Only after drinking that cup of tea did she see her cousin's true colors, because, before slipping into unconsciousness, her cousin said, "I deserve everything you have, even Prince Nicholas. With you dead, I will take your place as the fiancee." The last thing she saw was the mocking smile of the woman she considered a sister.

The two women faced each other until Elyana asked, "Who are you?" The beautiful lady smiled and said, "I am the daughter of the great general of the empire, my name is Elizabeth. I am dead, I can no longer return. But you can, thus, I want to give you the chance to take my place. You will have my memories and know how I ended up this way. I ask for two things, one is vengeance, the other, to take care of my father." With that, the beautiful woman disappeared and at that moment Elyana, now Elizabeth, opened her eyes.

A bit dazed, looking at the ceiling of that room, all the life images of the former Elizabeth passed through her head until she finally said;

"So, it was you, treated as a beloved sister, betrayed. Betrayal, something we have in common, Elizabeth. Perhaps that is why fate has given us this chance, for our revenge. Do not worry; your vengeance will be served so you can rest in peace. And thanks for giving me the chance to seek my revenge as well."

Having said this, she touched her face, and looked around. A beautiful room. At that moment, she heard noises outside, and with the door opening, she saw a distinguished-looking man, albeit powerful. He was of years but looked good, very good for his age because thanks to Elizabeth's memories, she realized that this majestic man was her now father.

Those with him appeared frightened to see her awake, of course, they had given me up for dead... she thought. The man rushed to where she lay.

"My dear daughter, you are well... you are awake... when they told me you were dying, my heart almost stopped beating. Please do not scare Papa like this again..." he said, stroking the head and face of his beloved daughter, and then he addressed the others present.

"All of you are inept!" he exclaimed. Someone go fetch a doctor, and not the one who declared my daughter was dead, find someone else. As for that one, who wished death on my daughter with his diagnosis, I will see to him personally.

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