Novel Curse from God, Live a Thousand Lives: Second Life

When a man reads too much of JLN and starts to write his own series.

Hello guys, I never wrote before and I was surprise myself that I was able to finish 10 long chapters. Heck, I never wrote long essay.

I am an amateur and English is neither my native language but, please don't discourage me.
I was simply inspired to write.
So I am writing to share some of my idea and at the same time I am learning (I think my English becomes better).

Happy reading...
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Spoiler: Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

This is a story of a man who died from accident, he was hit by stray bullet. Unexpectedly, the necklace he wears is a divine fragment formed at the time of God's birth, this fragment contains the power of a god. He met the devil which tricked him, but failed. An archangel, which negotiates with him. In exchange for the fragment, he will be reincarnated, for as many times he wishes. Why would he want to become a god, why would he want to watch over billions of soul. All he wanted was, to live life to the fullest. And he was reincarnated, to a world filled with magic. Watch him as he dominates the world of magic.

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A man was hit by a stray bullet and died helplessly in the street.

[‘I know where this story goes.’ – Shhh!!! Let me finish.]​

Upon his death, the people grieve and the Earth greatly changed.

The people changed for good and world peace is at hand.

All of it is because of his death.

In honor of this man, he was proclaimed a saint.

[‘What did I just read?’]​

What they didn’t know is that this man is such a loser and pathetic.

He wastes his time playing computer games.

He’s very timid but when he touches the keyboard, he’ll change into another person completely opposite of his timid personality.

[‘What the fu*k, is he crazy?’]​

He’s loves porn that he bookmarked every Pornsite and he masturbates every day.

[‘We do that a lot.’]​

He never had a girlfriend and never experience kissing.

[‘Yeah he’s pathetic’ – IKR]​

He even wished for the world to split in perfect half whenever he’s frustrated.

[‘In short, he’s a s*itty bastard’ – of course he is, why do you think I bothered myself to talk about his first life.]​

Yet, he became a saint and changed the world for good that even the US, Russia and China became best of friends and builds destructive weapons to defend world peace.

[‘Fu*k how’s that supposed to happen, if it were to happen then it is the end of the world and we will not be reading your shitty novel’ – not yet, read more.]​

He even met the mightiest of angel, Michael and destined to meet our Maker.

[‘Fu*k you’re demented’ – hey this is my story.]​

The angel revealed to him that he can destroy the heaven.

[‘Don’t bulls*it me’ – you may say that, but I’m just writing.]​

He told the angels that he didn’t want power and all he wanted was to return home.

[‘Alright I’ll stop reading this bulls*it’ – wait a minute this is just his first life.]​

Yes, he was given another life and was even allowed to be reincarnated as long as he wishes – an unlimited reincarnation.

[‘Fu*k you for wasting my time’ – wait! Then you won’t know his adventure.]​

The man was reborn as a child and his memories from his previous life remains with him.

[‘Nah… It is the same as any JPN LN.’ – shh! The author is a fan.]​

When he wakes up, he decided to live to fulfill his desire. That is, make a harem with girls.

[‘Fu*k you!’ – hey! Don’t be judgemental don’t judge the book by its cover. Don’t judge the novel by its synopsis…]​

He grows into a very talented and intelligent man.

And because he’s attractive and the coolest than he can ever be, he became a woman’s magnet. Our previously unpopular guy became the woman’s hot topic and girls will try to seduce him.

[‘Fu*-’ – stop cursing!]​

But what happen is, he lost his interest to women.

[‘What! So he’s into men now?]​

It’s all because he experience a breakthrough when he was a baby. His memory is the cause of this as the influx of massive information triggers the cells in the brain to release hormones to expand its operations. Hence, his child’s brain potential reached the maximum. However, it silently destroys his personality to create a better and new one.

[‘…’ – Oh! You’re silent.]​

Afraid that he will lose his previous self and become a man without emotions, he relived his previous memories. And when his brain stopped its development he managed to keep his original self, but only a part of it.

[Hello! Have you gone out already? Fu*k, I might not attract more readers.]​

Now he is him, but new and improved.

He’s handsome, intelligent, talented, strong, confident, level headed, visionary, and a man of few words and ambitions.

Watch him as he discovers his path towards magic and became the strongest wizard to have ever lived.

However, the world he’s in is very chaotic.

Will he survive?

[Of course he will.]​

Table of Contents​

• Prologue
• Chapter 01: Life before reincarnation
• Chapter 02: The truth and the archangels
• Chapter 03: A gentle heart of a young girl
• Chapter 04: The promise and a story that inspires hope
• Chapter 05: Broken promise and the twisted truth
• Chapter 06: A scene at the clothing shop
• Chapter 07: The ignorance of being indifferent
• Chapter 08: Morning disturbance
• Chapter 09: A display of prowess

 

PROLOGUE

Spoiler: Prologue

PROLOGUE​

In the beginning…

There was only the cold and empty space of void that had existed for eternity.

However, an event occurred that will change everything.

In the darkness of this void, specs of light particles gathered within a single point until it forms a singular mass.

Particles of light swirls around this mass and suck darkness around it which forms a cloud where thunderous explosions and lightning strikes is being produce.

For an eternity, these mass of light gathered enough energy until it reaches the peak of its growth.

First, this mass generates a beam of light that shoots upward and downward from its center then followed by a massive explosion that shook the entire void.

The birth of God…

When it subsided, a single entity can be seen. It took on a mission to spread life in this empty void.

First, God divides the void into several layers, at the center of it being the heaven. God spends a lifetime in creating it.

To protect the entirety of the universes, a final layer was created to become a natural barrier from the influence of the dark void. God filled it with mysterious energy that counters the energy of the void.

Then the next 700 billion years, God created all things.

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Monday morning, the streets are bustling with activities like any other ordinary days.

It was a normal day for most people.

However, an unexpected accident occurs.

A young man suddenly fell in the ground then blood flowed like a river coming from his head tainting the asphalt with blood.

He was hit by a stray bullet but there was not a single gunshot fired, it just came out of nowhere.

This scene makes the crowd to start making a huge commotion, the people nearby simply watch as the event unfolds.

He didn’t feel anything like pain and he didn’t feel his body either. But he knows that he is dying this very moment. He tried to keep his consciousness that he was able to reminisce and remorse. The thought of a person that is about to die.

A bitter tear fell from his left eye which mixed with the blood in the ground.

He can’t accept his fate, is what he feels this moment.

Although, this moment only lasted for a minute, it seems like hours inside his consciousness.

“Hmm… hmmm…*Cough**Cough* hmmm…” – He opened his mouth to gasped for more air.

His body twitched a few times and then stopped the moment he runs out of breath.

However, the moment he held his final breath, pulses of luminous light was being emitted by the black ornament he wore on his neck.

It was a necklace he purchased a long time ago from a street vendor that sells unusual stuffs, like protective amulets and talismans, bottles of oil filled with roots and stones, love potions, curse candles, papers with Latin prayers, etc.

Out of curiosity he purchased the necklace adorned with a single black stone the shape and size of a flattened pebble. He was told by the vendor that the stone was bewitched which brings luck to its wearer and that the stone was found by the amulet hunter when he ventured in the forest filled with lore’s of mystery.

What they didn’t know is that, the stone is a fragment from space. It was a fragment of origin, where it dates back to when God first appeared. It was a powerful compressed form of energy but for some reason it became dormant and turned into a single speck of dust in space that found its way to Earth. Angels and demons seek to find this relic, for angels, it is to protect all creations. But for demons, it will be used to dethrone God and plunge everything into darkness. But this entity never found it as it has some power to hide itself, even from God.

And for some reason, it resurfaced and was found by the amulet hunter. Without knowing its real value, he makes a necklace out of it, calling it as an amulet then sold it to a vendor until it got into his hand.

The stone responded to his emotions and it awoken from its long inactivity.

A faint luminous light shone within the stone. It disintegrated and turned into its original form, a single speck of the purest form of energy that created God, and now it is attracted to matter. It is attracted to him.

Strands of silver-white light swiftly penetrated his skin. In the next moment, it invaded his whole body. And because of this he regains his consciousness, he’s alive.

Yet, his thoughts are muddled that he can’t think of anything.

Strand of light runs back and forth inside him as he convulses. Then his dead body stopped moving as though everything did not occur, then his eyes opened. His brown pupil is now devoid of life but is swirling with faint light, until it fades as though it was sucked within the void.

 

CHAPTER 1

Spoiler: Chapter 1

CHAPTER 01

(Life before reincarnation)​

*CRIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!*

It was the sound coming from the phone that was set as an alarm.

A hand reaches it, made a swipe on the screen and the ringing stopped.

Then, the hand grabbed a pillow and he covered the side of his face while facing the wall.

“Give me five minutes.”

The lazy voice came from a man sleeping. It was a tall and skinny man with the average look. His messy and medium-length hair covers his face.

Several minutes later, he opened his eyes and reached for his phone.

7:17 AM.

“Fu*k.”

He got up from the bed, took a towel and quickly makes his way to the comfort room, a few doors away from his room. However, someone is using it so he has to wait for the person to finish.

*Knock**Knock*

“What is it?”

He recognizes the voice of the person inside.

“Drei, are you almost done?”

“Yes, I still need 5 minutes.” – The person inside responded.

“Hurry Drei, I have a class at 7:30.”

“And you’re late already.”

“Yes, so hurry up.”

“Okay. So leave me alone.”

He waited for 5 minutes until his housemate got out.

“It’s your turn.”

“Thanks.”

He took a quick glance at his sculptured body, next to the man’s face and then down. Only the towel covers his manhood. He really envied this man as he has all the manliness of a man that can make girls go crazy.

He’s been living in this dorm which is near his university for almost two years, that he is now familiar and friendly with the other occupants.

After 10 minutes, he got out and sped into his room.

He stopped in front of Andrei’s room which is right next to his. The door is partly closed and took a peak on it and then he saw Andrei and a girl making out.

“Tsk.”

He quickly makes his way to his room.

Agghh… I hate that guy. He always brings his girlfriend’s every other night. I wish they’ll get pregnant soon. Let see how he finds the money to raise those kids.

He really hates the world whenever he thinks of the scene that unfolds in the other room, he wishes for the world to just split in half.

He never experience having a girlfriend and he envies his friends for having one and it kills him when they talk about ‘those’ experiences. And sometimes, he is being tease by his friends by being an NGSB (No Girlfriend since Birth), a virgin or a gay.

Well, he is grateful that he was never alone, as he has other friends who never been in a relationship and those are – the very fat, the not so cool and the not so handsome like him, the potatoes of the group.

Being 25 years old that didn’t have any ‘experience’ with women is frustrating indeed – socially and physiological.

He simply doesn’t have any confidence in women and he has a high standard too. He really wished to have a nice girlfriend, if not gorgeous.

He looked at the mirror.

“Hah…” – He let a long sight.

Disappointed he looked away and quickly changed into his school uniform. He combed his messy hair using his fingers.

He is not an outdoor kind of person and his hobbies consist only of reading light novels online, watching TV/movies/porn, masturbate, listening to music, browsing the net, and playing computer games.

He is addicted to online/local games and is one of the best gamer in this area. He spent 3-10 hours a day just playing games, that his body became very thin and ruined his study during his 1st year in college.

People may misunderstand him as NEET, he is not. He is friendly and sociable at times. Thought, he is not into sport, he can also be an outdoor type if by chance people will invite him to have fun in various places.

But, playing computer games is what really defines him – it what makes him a person. He really likes playing games with his friends and when he did, his personality drastically changes. He became a different person, from being a silent type to a loud type.

He engaged in trash talking with his friends, that he wasn’t able to do in normal times. Being able to laugh loud and clasp hands with his friends is fulfilling for him.

To enjoy life like this seems wasteful to others, but for him and the others like him, this was fun.

This activity really brings out his other character. It’s like when people finds their real self, they fight for it.



Then something caught his attention just as when he was about to leave the room.

It was a necklace adorned with a small black stone that was hanging in the mirror. He didn’t get to wear it for a long time now, but in a whim, he took it and wore it on his long neck.



He left the apartment and is currently half-running to his university.

He is dodging the pedestrians that come in his way. Then he took a detour in one corner, which exits on the national road. He is heading to his university like he usually does.

Suddenly, his body fell lifeless in the ground.

He felt something that was deeply rooted on his head and thick liquid flowing down on his face.

Various images flashed in his consciousness.

Remembering all of this, he can’t help but feel regretful.

He regretted many things in this life.

Like how he was so useless and disappointed himself and his parents.

If only, he studied a little bit to secure a future for himself and to be able to help his parents.

If only, he expressed himself appropriately to make other’s understand him.

If only, he could have a romance with the opposite sex.

But, it is too late already. He can never change all of it.

Now he knows the feeling of dying, the feeling of dying full of regrets.

I am so sorry ma, pa. If only I could leave you something behind.

A commotion started when people who had seen his convulsing body and blood which stained the sidewalk.

He already left this world.

However, just as he was about to be taken to the hospital, one of the man notice something out of ordinary, he is emitting light.

Then, the commotion started once again when the dead man shone brightly that blinds the people nearby.

Then the dead body simply disappear.

Seeing these things happened, these people are in awe.

“Miracle! It’s a miracle!” – An old woman from the scene can’t help herself from exclaiming and made a sign of the cross many times.

“Repent! We all must repent! The days are near! We all must repent.”

“An angel, the boy, he came from heaven!”

However, there are some people that has different preconception about the event.

“Shut up! Who believe in god nowadays… It is an alien.”

“Yes, we’re not alone.”

“Are they here for invasion?”

“But I know this man, he’s from my university. If he’s an alien surely he’s the kind one.”

“Yes, this man is a good guy. He’s timid and shy.”

“No. I know him at some point. I always saw him together with his friends in a computer cafe. Surely he’s not that kind of guy.” – A young woman in her early 20’s.

“Why?”

“Because, he is a violent person, he spouted nasty words and laugh maniacally. I even heard him threatening his friends about killing them and the Earth. He said ‘I’ll destroy all of you!’ and ‘ah… I hate this world.’ And he’s very lewd.”

“Really? Then we’re in trouble.”

“So it’s real that the aliens are tall and skinny, but the Hollywood couldn’t get the face right.”

“But why he’s here? Surely the most powerful place is the U.S. Oh! Is he not alone? His friends! Capture his friends!”

If he ever hears their conversation, surely he will die of shame. However, they are partly correct.

Following that event, the news had widespread all over the world with various stories and interpretations. With videos uploaded in the internet, and the authenticity of some statements it became the major topic all over the world that changes how people see the world. Various otherworldly encounters are selling like hot pancakes in television.

He became a saint.

The world became peaceful. Some people changed for good.

The US, Russia, China, Japan, EU, Canada, Middle East, India and other countries, are preparing for the possibilities of alien invasion which they predicted to happen in less than 50-60 years’ time.

Spoiler: Read

There is some guy that died on the spot hit by a stray bullet in new years eve, i was on my way home. i didn't witness all of it, i pass the scene and i saw blood and it stink like rust iron.

some people are undisciplined and didn't think of their action.

 

CHAPTER 2

Spoiler: Chapter 2

CHAPTER 02

(The truth and the archangels)​

In an endless dark space with stars decorates the heaven, a faint pale-blue light is floating like a lone star separated from the rest of the stars. It has a vague appearance of a man with only two luminous orbs on his faceless face.

“Where am I?” – Confused, he asked himself.

Then a sudden explosion of bright light in front of him which made him covers his face with his right arm. The light has a double halo on its head and 2 pairs of massive wings on its back. It wore an over-gown that seems to be made from threads made of light which shines brightly like the sun. It is towering, with the height of 60-70 ft. and its radiance is really blinding.

Then out from nothing, a mass of earth rose up to his feet, to form a platform of a small floating plane mountain. Then, pillars of light sprung like that in the pantheon and it seems that he’s been affected by the gravity that he was able to stand freely on the ground.

“Greetings lost soul.” – The sound of someone or something reverberates around the space making his non-existing body to shake. The light seems to possess intelligent as it greeted him. Its voice is like mechanical and a combination of high and low pitch and it echoed that it seems like it produces so many voices. It is loud but he seems whispering.

“Who are you and what is this place?” – He asked with a shaking voice.

“You are neither in the purgatory nor in the afterlife. This is the boundary, a void, a space neither for the living nor the dead.”

He recalls the incident that had happened before he died.

“I died?”

He contemplated.

“Then are you perhaps… God?”

“No, I am no God, but a servant of God and one of His many creations.”

An angel… I see, perhaps he refers to the God of my religion.

“Are you going to judge me of my sins? Am I going straight to hell?”

Recalling how useless he was all his life, he will confess his sins and ask for forgiveness.

“No.”

Ahh… I am thankful, hell is not for me. I’m relieved.

But, the next response made him to sweat cold even though he can’t sweat.

“I’m thinking. Yes, I am here to decide whether I should destroy you.”

“D-D-Destroy m-me?” – Hearing the angel spoke of those words, he panicked.

“Yes.”

“But why? Do you destroy the souls of the dead?”

“No… Only you.”

“Did I do something bad down there that I upset God? But, I never did anything so bad. I never killed anyone, let alone harm anyone. Well, I did gamble a lot and curses and have a frequent fight with my parents but, I never done heinous deeds or evil acts. Why would you seek to destroy me? And also, I believe in Him.”

“It’s not whether you’ve done great things or terrible things or simply by believing in Him that I came here to destroy you. I am deciding whether you will be destroyed or to keep your existence. Yes, it’s why I’m here.”

“What measures do you consider to make your judgement, it is seems like you can’t decide.”

“The fate of all creations, your existence might be cataclysmic to all of us if we will not deal with you. Someone might use you to start another conflict in the heaven or you yourself will create great chaos. I am here to eliminate those threats.”

“How? I am but an ordinary soul. I don’t understand.”

“You are no longer just a soul. Something merged with your soul, a single fragment which makes you closer to heavenly beings, us. But, has the potential to evolve into a higher entity, like God.”

“Haaa!!!! I don’t get it?”

His head is about to explode as he absorb these information.

“Then do you know the origin of the universe and the creation of all life.”

“Yes. Somehow…”

If you’re referring to the Book of Genesis or Scientific theory, I am quite familiar.

“And do you know how God exist?”

“…” – He tries to search his non-existing brain for answer, but none.

“God exist far longer than your ‘big bang’ phenomena and the fragment in your soul is a relic from the origin of the birth of God. And in a few tens of thousands of years, it will get strong, it will rival God. Just imagine if there sprung a new higher being, a God, everything will be in chaos. The creation of all will cease until new heaven will be established. And it won’t be of any good to other creations as they will suffer total obliteration in the unfolding of this event. Do you by any chance desire for this kind of power? Tell me.”

“No! I don’t wish for anything troublesome let alone have a conflict with God.”

“Then what will you do? Do you wish to surrender your soul?”

“And if not, then what will happen to me?”

“If you act against the Will of God, given your current strength, you will cease to exist. Your soul will never found its way to heaven nor suffer the eternal flames of hell. You will simply disappear. You were never meant to be here in the first place. Your existence is simply anomalous.”

“…”

“But there is a way.” – It continued as its eyes glow even brighter.

“There is?”

“Yes, if you’ll let me extract it from your soul. But, it is not a simple task and an arduous labour even for me but your soul will survive, this I guarantee. You’ll only have to do one thing.”

“I will do whatever it is. Just tell me.”

“You’ll have to submit your will to me for a moment, then, I will forcefully take it and you will become just a soul. But we have to hurry, there is no time.”

“Okay, then we’ll do it.”

“Then first, submit yourself to me–”

However, just as the being will about to touch him, a ray of light from above enveloped him. Then, 19 massive lights as bright as the sun flew next to him with an appearance vaguely had similarities to the angel in front of him but even brighter.

“Do not touch him, fallen! Be gone in the name of the Father!”

The deafening sound reverberates in the entire dark space, that a very strong earthquake can be felt. The platform shakes and a series of cracking can be seen. It is imposing as though, it has absolute authority over all creation.

“GRRRRRRRR! You sure are fast and you even brought the highest from the order.”

The light that was with him changed its appearance into a menacing one. It was dark-reddish light. It sprouted dark edgy wings on its back and 2 big sharp horns with 10 smaller horns on its head. But, its appearance is indefinite like a shadow. Then it quickly disappeared in front of him, leaving no trace behind.

“Is he?” – He knew who it was, but he still asked. He really was scared to death.

“The one who opposes God…”

One of the being, brighter and different from the other is approaching him. Hearing this, he became stiff as a pole. Although he doesn’t have a physical body, he feels like he’s sweating profusely.

“He almost took what he wanted from the beginning. And if he did, it will be the end of everything. Surely, we were never late.”

“Thank you… mmm, what should I call you.”

“Michael. I am named Michael.”

Michael? Is it the first angel to be created? Is this real? I am not dreaming am I? This is crazy.

“Angel Michael… Then, what will happen after this.”

“We will take what the devil is after.”

“Then, I will disappear.” – He became worried and saddened.

“Yes and no. What he had told you is the truth behind everything, except, he hid his true purpose from you. All he’s after is the fragment and he cannot take it from you, unless, you give it to him. You have the power to drive him away in the first place and then you have the fragment that can destroy any of us. All this time, I have never encountered such incident like this, so I was curious. Knowing the whole truth what will you do? Will you seek to destroy us here and escaped. Create your own heaven and transcend as a god?”

“D-Destroy an angel. H-heaven. Become a god? But, I don’t wish for anything excessive. I only wish to return home.”

It was tempting, but surely, becoming a god will have many downsides for me. I don’t want it, if I’ll get to experience many worldly things I’ll gladly take it. I don’t want to worry about billions or more souls. I just want to return to my world.

“The fragment has never revealed itself, so we couldn’t find it. However we have known that it will be within you, from the very beginning as your record in the Book of Life bafflingly discontinued. As we can’t interfere with the worlds, all we can do is to wait for you here.”

“…”

“Then it is agreed.”

“Agreed on what?”

“In exchange for the fragment, we shall grant you a new life.”

“You’ll grant me a new life? Then, I can’t return to my family?”

“You will not be resurrected in your old body or you will be revered as someone. You will be reborn in Earth or you can choose another world from different dimensional plane.”

“I have a family.”

“Apologies, but we can’t reverse the time in the physical world. Everything should go according to natural flow of time. Your family will accept your death.”

“I have no qualms but what will happen to my memory? Will it be wiped out?”

“Your memory will remain if it is your wish. However, you will forget everything that happens here. Then, would you like to return to Earth?”

“I can choose a world, right? Then, what are the other worlds?”

“There are so many worlds that were created. Some has phenomena that you can call as magic. It was in the different dimensional plane and does not influence the other plane.”

“Magic?! Then, I’ll choose a world where magic exist. I want to experience it, even once in my 2nd lifetime. Okay. Then what cheat will I have?”

“Cheat? Ah… I see… none. You only have to remember this: every human had all the gifts that God bestowed upon them, but very few of them realize it to such extent. All you have to do is believe, and you shall have it. Do not worry, considering that you gave up the fragment for the good of all, granting your simple wish is nothing. Therefore, God has granted you to be reincarnated for as many times as you desire. You can say that, it is your cheat.”

“An ‘unlimited’ reincarnation? Then can I go back to Earth if I’m done with my next life?”

“Yes, time itself never matter to us spirits and time runs different in other dimensions. You seem elated, but let me give you an advice and a warning, my dear friend.”

“…”

“My advice is, have a worthy life. Almost all of the souls think that, their life is short and they regret many things. But, there are some souls who lived a short life, but they never complained of anything as they fulfil their life’s wishes that they were able to enter the heaven. You will be having many lives, living as different people. Less than ten of it is a life you can call worthy and you treasured it. And one of these endless eons, you will simply get tired of everything that you will think that Father had cursed you. And you will meet Father and will know the truth again, and then you will ask for something else.”

“And what did I asked?”

“It’s for you to find out sometime later.”

“Now, for the warning, though the devil can’t get his hands on you, you are still bound to various circumstances that will change you how you see the world. Either you’ll do good things or commit atrocities is up to these circumstances. Father will not meddle with you therefore you have no records in the Book of Life. And if you die you can never return in that world for a time being.”

“…”

“Live a worthy life. This you must remember.”

“But you said I will forget everything that happened here.”

“Yes.”

“Then how will I remember what you just said.”

“Yes you will. Now it’s time for you to go.”

The angels gathered around him and then his body glows brightly.

“Farewell, my friend.”

Then his sight became dim, as though he suddenly became sleepy and then everything went black. After the extraction, his soul became exhausted and was sent outside the space where it travelled for a very long time. Until, it finds its proper designation, in the womb of a woman and the cycle of life begins.

 

CHAPTER 3

Spoiler: Chapter 3

CHAPTER 03

(The gentle heart of a young girl)​

In an old dusty room, a six years old girl is sitting beside the infant.

This girl is simple and very pretty. She is wearing worn out clothes made of wool fabrics but doesn’t have anything on her feet which is a little dirty and has a lot of abrasions. Her petite body has a lot of bruises and smeared with cinders showing that she is diligently working, and it seems that the work is excessive for a six years old girl.

She held the baby’s hands and played with it, and from time to time, she can’t help herself from not kissing the baby’s cheeks for being so adorable.

The baby is a person that was reincarnated where he retains his memories from his previous life. However, he regained his consciousness just this day and it is 3 weeks already, since the day he was born. His mother in this world died giving birth to him. It wasn’t known that the cause of her illness was him. His soul was exhausted and needed life energy to survive, so it absorbed her life energy to almost in depletion which made her body weak and prone to sickness. It was a miracle that she was able to hold on given that she is just an ordinary woman. It was her determination to bring him in this world that let him survived and lived. Perhaps, if it were other woman, then the both of them will surely die.

“Gugugugugu.” – She baby talks.

The baby woke and opened his eyes. He gave a long soundless yawn and his cute eyes squinted.

“You’re so cute… let me kiss you.”

*Smack**Smack**Smack*

She gave kisses on both sides of his cheeks and lower lips.

He turned red.

“Good morning, baby Luke. How are you today?”

He isn’t familiar of this world’s language, so he can’t understand her.

And at this moment, his mind is preoccupied with a number of things as he tried to understand the situation he’s in.

Where am I? Who are you?

Wait a minute… stone walls, old furniture’s, old looking place… and

Oh! I’ve become a baby.

And this is not my world.

I was reincarnated? Really?! Is this for real?! I am not dreaming, am I?

But why would I be reincarnated? Do all people get a second life? If not, then why me? I never did anything good or great to have another life.

How did I reincarnate? This is a mysterious occurrence.

Oh! This kind of thing is what I read in light novels. Fu*k! Tell me I’m not dreaming!

Aw! Stop poking me you little witch!

Pain!? S*it! So this s*it is real!

Whahahahahaha!

I really did reincarnate. Then, what should I do?

Oh! What’s this? Why it suddenly turned pale-blue. Are those light particles?

Ah! I get it. I was reincarnated in different world where magic exist.

Whahahahhahaha!

I really am a lucky bastard.

This really looks like those Japanese light novels and this looks good.

Then, I will do what every heroine did.

Make a harem.

Whahahahaha!

This will be my commitment in this new life.

I will make most of this life. Then dying a second death is acceptable. I will make it so, that I’ll never regret anything when I held my last breath again.

And when I grow, I’ll start with this girl. I’m sure she’ll grow to my liking.

Hehheh…

How’s my family? Will they miss me if I’m gone? Are they alright?

I’m sure they’ll be alright, even without me. If only I was able to leave a message before I died, after all, they’ve been very good to me even though I’m useless.

Ahh… I will miss them.

Ah! Aw! Aggghhhhh! It’s painful! Fu*k! It hurts like hell! Make it stop! Please!

At the moment he awakened his consciousness. His brain can’t handle the massive surge of information it processes, so it has to expand its operation. This situation leads to the development of his brain, an upgrade. Because of this, the black spot or the non-functional part of the brain starts to develop, it was because the brain development of the child stimulated by these influx. But the pain it will incur is so severe that you will wish to die… let alone a child.

“What is it? Hushhhhh… Don’t cry baby Luke, I am here.”

***

An hour later… Two plump middle-aged women came from the door. They are wearing dark-blue kirtle over a smock with a pointy linen shoes. Their hair was pulled back in embroidered hennin and covered with a long plain white veil.

“What have you done?!” – A stern plump woman harshly asked the girl.

“I swear mother, I didn’t do anything to him. He just cried and cried. I tried to comfort him, but he didn’t stop. Then he suddenly stopped crying as though he’s… d-dead.” – The girl was crying that she stutters as she stated the truth to the woman who had just finished healing the child.

“You squat by the door until noon and from now on, you will not go near this boy.”

“No, please madam. Give me another chance. I’ll accept any punishment but that. Please mother let me take care of him. Please…”

The girl pleaded.

The girl was taken into the orphanage a year ago. Her entire family were killed and her younger brother died from illness a month after it was born. Her circumstances made her timid and fretful that it was hard for her to adapt in her current environment. However, when she saw him and was assigned to take care of him, she became cheerful. He reminds her of her own brother that she once taken care and she looked after him like her own brother.

“Insolence! You dare to disobey. I should beat you with a stick.”

“Mother, please…”

“Now, now… please Sister Brenda. Don’t be like that. All this boy needs is a little rest.” – The woman that healed him told to the other woman.

“As for you, my dear child, you are not relieved of you duty.”

The woman faces the girl as she caress her cheeks, making her to feel bless. And upon hearing these words, she almost jumps in joy.

This woman is the head of the orphanage – the Saint Ellenaire’s Institute.

Her name is Celia and the children refer to her as mother. Of all the staffs of the orphanage, she was the most likable person that the children loved.

“But Sister Celia, this child clearly disregards my decision in my presence. Surely if we let this off without giving any corporal punishments, it will become a major problem in her character.”

“Indeed. However, we should understand that she is still a child. If she done things excessively then, you can punish her. But regarding this matter, we should be… considerate.”

She looked at the girl which shows admirations to her words. Then, she looked again to Brenda. Seeing her, serious look, Brenda couldn’t help but agree to her words. Brenda looked at the girl full of disdain in her eyes. But before she went off, she was called again.

“Now, if I could bother you for a little, will you please call a doctor to check this boy’s condition?”

“Then I will call Master Merald.”

Then Brenda leaved the room.

“Thank you mother, I promise to take care of Luke carefully this time.”

“Then, I will leave you as is.”

***
A year had passed.

The child is now accustomed to his surroundings where he can now understand the language the people use.

He is called Luke.

In the same old room that he’s become familiar to every nooks and turns, a room for only two – him and the young girl.

This petite girl is Ella and she is currently spoon feeding Luke.

After she finished feeding Luke, she took out a vial of colourless liquid. It is a thick liquid that has a weird smell. She put it in his mouth to make him drink it and gave him a cup of milk afterwards.

He is now accustomed to the aftertaste of it as he’d been drinking it for a year now. Though he can’t stomach the taste, he can’t do anything about it, he can only swallow every drop of it. He knows that it is the only thing that will make him better at days and sleep at nights.

However, there are times that the availability of the medicine becomes a major problem. Then those painful nights seems to last forever, though, the healers of the orphanage applied healing magic to ease the pain but the magic is losing its effectiveness the more it is applied. And during those times, this young girl is always by his side, taking care of him.

She placed her slender hands on his cheeks and then rubs it with her thumb. She gave a faint smile.

“This is the last vial. Mother said that the medicine will be available in 3 days.”

He can see that she was deeply saddened as she gripped the empty bottle.

Sometimes, he wondered how this small child can be this thoughtful and mature.

He gave her a smile. It is all he can do for now.

He wanted to tell her how thankful he is, that she is always by his side taking care of him. He really can’t forget those nights where she places a hot towel on his forehead, wiping his tears and sweats, singing a melody and caressing him that makes him somewhat feel better.

Someday, I will return all the favour. Everything you’ve done to me, your kindness, I will return it ten folds, no, a hundred folds.

His true sentiment towards the girl and he’s been determined to do.

Then following that night, are sleepless nights for the both of them.

 

CHAPTER 4

Spoiler: Chapter 4

CHAPTER 04

(The promise and a story that inspires hope)​

“Be careful… Let me do it now.” – Ella

“No… Let me.”

He placed the small wooden bucket filled with water next to the basin. Then he placed both of his hands on the opposite side of the bucket to lift it and then poured the water in the basin. Although he is small, he has a lot of power in those little muscles of his. In this world, the average human has 2-4 times the strength than the average humans in Earth. Given that, an ordinary child in this world can’t still lift all that weight, but Luke isn’t ordinary child. He can utilize his strength effectively and amplifying it to make him able to lift the bucket in a short breaths.

“There…” – He sits next to her and grabbed a plate and washed it.

Seeing this, Ella is pleased and smiled.

Luke and Ella with the other children are currently washing the dishes. Though this world is medieval, there are some aspects that this world excels than the Earth’s medieval age, like: sanitations, architectures, transportations, bureaucracy, communications, and technology that the medieval Earth lags behind. Like soap for example, it was available and very effective that the soaps in modern times will look like they were joking in the commercials.

He is now 4 years old in this world and has grown into such an adorable young child.

“Today you learned about letters, will you teach me after this?”

“Alright… I won’t just teach you letters but numbers and how to count them and I’ll also teach you how to sew if you’d like.” – Ella

Ella is a brilliant girl.

Among all the other children that were being taught in the orphanage, she excels the most.

“Then, teach it to me too.”

“Oh! And tonight there will be storytelling.” – She happily told him.

“Really…!” – He also showed an excited expression.

“Yes… I was told that it was a famous story from the North.”

“I wonder what kind of story it is this time?”

“Maybe it is about the valour of a knight that saves and married the princess. It is popular in the North.”

It’s some immortalized romance of a knight and a princess. It really makes a young girl yearns to be a princess or a young boy dreams to be a knight and someday they too can marry a handsome prince/beautiful princess.

The only forms of entertainment in this place are singing, dancing and storytelling. And the last one only happens once in a while, so everybody is pretty much excited and is looking forward to it.

Well he’s not. Having accustomed to the form of entertainment back in his previous world, this kind of thing won’t pick his interest.

“I’m going to be a knight someday!” – He proclaimed in front of her like the rest of the children in the orphanage would do.

He acts and pretends like a child as to not rouse any misgivings.

He learned about some of this world’s magic from the staffs during their conversations. And he’s been practicing his control over this mysterious energy a couple of months ago. He wasn’t able to practice it, the day he discovered this mysterious energy as it incurs more pain in his head.

However, magic is never openly taught to everyone. Only the select few can learn and practice this mysterious power.

But being a knight is anyone job as long as they persevere.

“Then you’ll have to train your body to become one.”

“Of course…! That is why I am fetching water and washing the dishes with you.” – He answered her in a child-like manner.

“Fufufu… Then you’ll become the knight of the dishes.” – She teases him.

“Yes… Then I’ll become the knight of the dishes.” – He proclaimed. Seeing this level of innocent, she burst into laughter.

He secretly smiled.

“Ella, when you’re done, come to the office, Sister Celia is requesting for your presence.” – Said by a staff

They looked at each other – confused.

“Yes Madame.” – Ella

***

In the evening, the children of the orphanage gathered in one hall, it was the time for storytelling. And for these children, it is the most anticipated activity held once or twice a year.

The hall was old and big, but to fit a thousand children it is jam-packed. The hall has two open floors above that directs to the center-top corner of the first floor. At the center stage, a high podium that reaches the second floor, it is where the person stands when making speeches for everyone to see. There are high and strong columns that are perfectly lined to hold the weight of the entire building.

There are a few chairs in the room and used only by the staffs so the children are obliged to sit in the hard and cold floor.

Ella and Luke are sitting in the center most of the second floor.

Luke noticed that Ella isn’t part of the cheerful crowd which is out of her character that he knew of.

“Is something that matter?” – He asked her.

“No nothing…”

“What did you do in mother’ office?”

“Oh. She just told me some things, some new works. Right, it’s about work in the orphanage.”

“…” – He just stared at her. But, he already knew the reason and it pained him upon realising it.

Then, a middle-aged woman can be seen atop the podium with an old looking book which has a cover of old leather. As she stands at the podium the murmuring of the children stopped, showing eagerness and enthusiast in the activity.

However, at the end of all of it, Ella isn’t showing her usual behaviour.

Then they return to their respective quarters, divided by gender.

Luke is now in bed with the other male children in the attic and they sleep in their own single bed.

An hour had passed, he still couldn’t fall asleep.

“Pssttt… Luke, are you awake?”

It was a soft voice that Luke is very familiar with, it was Ella.

“Yes… What is it?” – He told her in a soft voice as to not wake the other children.

“Come…”

He readily stood up and walked besides her. They went down the attic and sat at the base of the stairs where the moon shines from the window.

He saw her troubled face being reflected by the light of the moon.

“Are you okay?” – Ella

He nodded.

“Is your head doesn’t hurt anymore?”

He nodded again. He’s not talking to her as he is intently observing her.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes… it doesn’t hurt anymore.” – He assured her.

It has been a year since it stopped. However, there are times that he was attacked by mild headaches, especially when he’s practising manipulating mana.

“Then how about your –“

“Is there something that you want to tell me?” – He asked making her stop in the middle of her sentence.

“Ah!”

Then long silence enveloped them.

“It’s okay if you don’t speak up. I have known of it already.”

“You know? How did you know?”

“Well, it is a fact that everyone knows. And I just happen to learn of it the other day.”

“Mmm… I’m sorry Luke.”

“No, you don’t need to be sorry. Don’t worry, I’ll be okay and besides we will see each other again. That’s for sure.”

“I will be serving a certain household far away. Then, I won’t be able to look for you? And…”

“And…?”

“… I am scared of those nobles. I really am.”

Her father had a conflict with a noble. Then the noble came to their house, charge them of stealing a horse. Then, he violated his wife and his 3 daughters in front of his eyes. Then he killed them, his 2 sons, his wife and his daughters, one by one in front of him, before he was killed. Only Ella survived as she was hiding in a corner. However, experiencing the brutal scene at such an age had traumatized her. She only overcomes it, the day she saw Luke which reminds her of her brother. That is why, she is overprotective to him.

“I see…”

*Sob**Sob* – She cried for about a minute and he embraced her.

“Would you like to hear a story?”

It seems to pick her interest as she stops crying for a moment.

“You’re kidding me. Do you know a story, which I don’t?” – She pouted.

He smiled.

“This is a story about the young ordinary maiden, about her struggles in the hands of her evil step-mother and step-sisters. How her fairy god-mother helped her to win the heart of a young prince. Which in turn, the prince saves her from the hands of her evil step-mother and step-sisters. This is the story of Cinderella.”

Then, she completely stops crying.

I win. – He thought.

Knowing that, this world lacks these kinds of story – a fairy-tale story. The most popular novels or story of this world, depict the story of a brave knight and the most beautiful princess. These stories only caters to those young nobles, while, the commoners can only yearns for such. It is understandable as, only the nobles had the access to all the necessary workings needed for publishing books. And only a handful of commoners know how to read and write.

“So would you like to hear the story of Cinderella?”

Teary eyed, she nods.

She is such a cute girl.

“Alright then, promised me you’ll never ever cry again and I’ll tell you the story.”

“I promise…”

“Cross your heart?” – He showed her a gesture of crossing his heart.

“What’s that?”

“It means that your promises will never be broken, and if you do… well, it doesn’t really mean that you’ll die. But, we do this to make our promise, eternal.”

“Fufu… Silly! Then, I promise. Cross my heart.” – She made the same gesture.

“Pinky-swear…” – He showed her his little finger and she looked at it, confused.

He grabbed her hands and entwined their pinkies then their thumbs touch.

“What is this?”

“It’s the same as crossing your heart. Then hear it goes…”

He looked at her one last time and he smiled at her.

“Once upon a time…”

They stayed the whole night together and they are both very happy.

She really enjoyed the whole story. She pause in the saddest part, she laugh when it’s funny, giggles at romantic part, anticipate when something happens, and most of all yearns for hope. Hope that she too is a Cinderella and her story is in the making. He revised the whole story fitting this world but the whole plot and the essence of the story is there. Though, he added some exciting twist to make the story more exciting and appropriate in this world.

After that, Ella returns to her normal self, a cheerful Ella. Knowing that she returns to herself, Luke was able to sleep.

 

Is it harem??

 

I really hope its not.

 

This guy asking the real questions lol

 

You'll be surprise if i say yes... so yes...

 

Even if it's harem, let it be bl...

 

I agree, if he doesn't like females then let it be BL!!

 

Oooh, I'm slightly interested.

 

You need to post at least 10 times once in order for you to paste link and or images.

 

I just learn of it...
it is my first time...
and i am afraid it will be deleted again...
will they delete my thread?

 

There shouldn't be any problems posting a link in your thread, redirecting one to another way of reading your story.

You should check the guidelines here: http://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/community-fiction-rules.61/

 

I believe in helping the community

 

CHAPTER 5

Spoiler: Chapter 5

CHAPTER 05​

(Broken promise and the twisted truth)​

3 days after, 5 carriages arrived in the orphanage.

Luke stood in-line with the other children saying their last farewell to a close family and friends.

He watched Ella get in one of the carriage together with other 19 children.

I have a bad feeling but what is it?

He is slightly shaking, anxious. A part of him wants to stop the carriage where Ella was in from leaving the place but he brushes it off.

Maybe, I just don’t want to see her go. Am I that clingy to her? Damn! I feel like a hopeless child.

Ella stuck her head in the carriage window to see Luke one last time, before the carriage start moving. He and the rest of the children follow them behind as the carriages go down the road, until they are at distance away.

***

Night time, though it wasn’t that late as children are ought to sleep early an hour or two when the sun is down.

Luke is in his bed. He is moving side-to-side then got up. He can’t sleep.

Did I really miss her that much? Am I really that attached to her? Arggg!

It has been 3 weeks since she left. And it has been 3 weeks that he was bothered by it that he can’t fall asleep.

He got out from the bed and gone downstairs.

He took a stroll outside.

The moon is so bright that it lights all the surroundings, enough for him to see his way in the courtyard.

The courtyard is around 250 m2 and is enclosed within a single 3 storey building. The architecture has similarities to renaissance period. In the center of the courtyard is a deep well for drinking.

He seated next to it while leaning his back on the stone wall surrounding the well. He looked at the moon and let his thought to drift.

Ahh… do you see the moon as I did? It’s beautiful isn’t it?

“We will meet again someday. I will find you.”

—

In some place, a girl sits in one corner of a room.

Her eyes were bloodshot as she cried a river.

Her body is cold and was covered only by a piece of blanket.

This girl is Ella.

2 weeks ago, she arrived in a castle with the other young girls. Believing they were here to work as servants. The girls were carefree as they gone to their quarters. They never knew that, the noble that resides in this place has peculiar fetish, he’s into young girls.

And it was Ella’s turn this time.

Upon knowing her circumstances the first time she witness the how the other girl’s ended up, she cried for a whole day. Wishing that someone will save her from this dark castle, however, not all things ended up in favourable situation like those she heard in stories, where a prince saved the princess in the nick of time. This makes her even more miserable and desperate. She hopes for a knight to come and save her. A cruel world it is that, knight are servants of this wicked noble. Then who will save her?

No one…

She thought.

—

In a big dining room, 15 people are seated around the dining table. The main quarters of the staffs were indulged in luxury, and this room is the most luxurious of all. The food on the table is all delectable garlanded by finely-crafted silverware and glassware.

At the head of the long table sat a 47 years old man of medium build and wears flamboyant dress.

His name is Fergara. His plump face shows self-importance, like a noble but he is not. In his side is a short staff, however, this staff is no ordinary as there is a feeling of ominous energy gathers around it.

Though he is in his forties, he looked like he’s in his late 20’s. In this world, the lifespan of an average person can reach 120 and aging is slow. However, a magician can exceed the average lifespan and aged even slowly and extremely powerful magicians can double that.

The man stands as he held a glass of red wine.

“This year will be the most profitable year we have so far. We have all, the finest product that will be sold at the highest price possible. So I called for a celebration, a toast for everyone!”

“Cheers.”

“Cheers.”

“Cheers.”

The orphanage is engaged in selling children for the last 10 years. When the head of the institution was replaced by Celia 11 years ago and the rest of the workers were kicked out from the institution. Now, only the rotten people manage the orphanage for the last 10 years.

They sold the children to some nobles as playthings, to the brothels around the city and to slave traders.

Business like this is always profitable. As abandoned children are found everywhere and no one will come looking for them if they were taken. And besides, an institution that looks for these abandoned children will never raise suspicion from the public.

The orphanage will accept the children, educate them, and make them clean and presentable to make their price higher than regular children being traded around the capital. High price and no tax, plus money that came from donations and the king’s assistance, they sure are overflowing with money.

“We shouldn’t have sold that girl, not right now.” – Brenda

“Why is that?” – Fergara

“What is it that your worrying Brenda? The girl fetches a high price. Lord Baler will be satisfied of the goods. It is all that matters.” – Celia

This is the real Celia, a cunning and merciless woman. Everything she had shown goodness to the children were all just an act, to bring them into a complete obedience to her control.

“Ohh… I don’t know. It’s just that, the boy is probably missing her.”

“Don’t worry about the boy. Surely we can find a way to make him comfortable in this place.” – Fergara

“Yes, he can make friends with everyone. Then he won’t find it hard to be alone. And as the time pass, he will forget about the girl.” – Old woman.

“Yes. What she said is true Brenda.” – Celia

“But he is still a boy. It won’t be funny if one day his body will wither longing for that girl. And besides, who will take care of him? We won’t be able to find a girl like her. And if worse comes worse, we won’t be able to complete the end of our bargain. The boy is very important, is what I’m saying.” – Brenda

“Do not worry, if he shown that he is capable of magic at the age of 10. Then, all we have to do is send him to chief then our job is done.” – Celia

“By the way, how’s the boy?” – Fergara

“He’s doing well these days. And he is gifted with intelligence.” – Celia

“Then it won’t be a guess that he can wield magic, afterall he’s a bastard son from the House of Vyrwel’s. Perhaps it is now time to start manipulating him.” – Fergara

“Then, do as you will. I am sure that the organization will find a lot of use from him.”

“Yes. The organization already has a plan on how to use him. All we have to do is to ensure that he will do our biddings in complete obedience. Now, carry on, carry on… the food will get cold. Everyone let us enjoy the feast! We have a lot of things to do tomorrow. We have a lot of fine children to sell. Hahaha!”

“Then I’ll have my fill. Hahaha!” – The other women laugh.

The sound of their laughter resounds in the entire room.

 

CHAPTER 6

Spoiler: Chapter 6

CHAPTER 06

(A scene at the clothing shop)​

In the busy street, a young lad can be seen walking alongside with the other pedestrians. The street is clad with stones and concrete. The buildings are 5 storeys high which serve the purpose for residential and commercial. The look and feel of the place is that of renaissance France. The city is well developed and proper sanitation is highly regarded this is the city of Eldryne, capital city of Bruinne and the splendour of the Kingdom.

This young lad is wearing a dark red short over-gown which is worn over a brown doublet with ribbons ties, a slightly loose dark brown hose and a pair of pointy roughly made leather shoes. He has a pretty face but with a touch of manliness from his sharp eyebrows and dark red eyes, with his hair being dyed black.

This fellow is Luke. Seeing him now will mistake him as a fine noble if only his clothes were finely made.

It has been 4 years, and all this years his growth is unprecedented. His physical appearance becomes even more evident, his intellect surpasses the young generation and his control over magic is unbelievable.

Though he doesn’t know any real spells, as spells needed a proper practice and study, however, he has developed certain skills. He can manipulate mana around him and use it more efficiently, that he can control it according to his will. He can invoke lightning in his palms, create fire, manipulate water, cast wind, and attract the earth, though these are just basic of this world’s magic.

He learned a lot about magic to some extent.

He learned that mana isn’t created or destroyed or can be stored and it will return to its original state when the spell dispersed, it follows a natural cycle.

He also learned that, a lineage directly affects the person’s affinity to magic it is because, magic is somewhat genetic. It’s more like a mutation in blood. The first people that practices magic has develop a unique affinity to a certain form of element, which are inherited by their descendants. Some people have the affinity to certain element, because their ancestors are masters of that element which let them learn magic that uses that element a lot faster. But that doesn’t mean they can’t learn and master the other elements.

Luke has a strong affinity to lightning, so his control over lightning is stronger than the other.

Another thing he learned is that, there is a limit in power a person can wield. It is more like; the more the mage aged, the stronger he gets. Though, Luke is powerful than the other kids of his generation, in fact, a lot stronger than all the average kids. He can’t compare and measure his abilities to them.

He also has the Arcane Eyes which allows him to see mana around him when activated. These eyes isn’t unique as there are a lot who possess such eyes, those are the high levelled wizards. Every person who wields magic is gifted with these unique eyes, but failed to awaken it. All high level wizards had obtained these eyes as it is the prerequisite to become one as it helps them in their study of magic and perceive or counter other magic.

He reached his destination, the clothing shop.

The shop is the biggest in the city, and very popular among the nobles. The fashion in this world is very close to the fashion in the middle age Europe. Where nobles wear embroidered fine-linen fabrics or silk while most commoner can only dress in plain clothes.

He stopped in his tracks as he saw that the place is occupied with a number of nobles. This is to be expected as tomorrow is the start of 3 days of festivities that the kingdom celebrated during the late quarter of the month of Ag-gar.

He can’t proceed inside as it will sullen the mood of the nobles who are having great time in showing their fabulousness, it will not be good if he will provoke them and be humiliated or worse be beaten after.

He waited outside where the luxurious carriages are lined. The street is wide enough to fit 5 carriages side-by-side, and the commoner are disciplined enough to not recklessly walk on the road in the way of the nobles’ carriage.

Then he saw an intriguing sight.

In a newly arrived carriage, a person came out. A person that he’s familiar although it’s the first time he saw him, he simply knew him based on what he had heard. The person has silver hair, dark red eyes, and very handsome face. However, from his looks, he seems to be unapproachable as his handsome face protrudes the arrogance of the nobles. He dresses and carries himself the high nobles would be, that the other nobles would be very intimidated that they will give him a lot of face. This man is the duke of Drenhar, Duke Gregor Dynar Vyrwel.

He looked like he’s in his early 30’s but he is already 64 years old. He is a very powerful wizard. A master level wizard and was known for his high combat proficiency all over the country that he’s being feared by many. For a wizard, the age of 70 is young to become a master level of first class. And the duke is known as the most talented of his generation, then, becoming a very powerful high level wizard is just a matter of time.

He knows that this man is his grandfather, he learned it from Fergara. However, he isn’t concerned about it as he has his own life that he’s contented with. He has only two goals, first is to learn magic and second is to reunite with Ella.

Along with the duke is a young lad, a couple of years older than him. He has a resemblance to the duke which can be overstated as, the duke when he’s a boy.

He waited outside for about an hour and entered the store just as the other nobles had gone.

He went straight to the counter where a receptionist is on standby.

“Excuse me, but I was sent by Mr. Fergara to get his ordered clothes.”

“Do you have the consent and the receipt?” – The female receptionist inquired

He gave the consent letter and the receipt then she went inside a room. And moments later, she came back with a large package wrapped in hemp fabric tied with a hemp rope.

“This is Mr. Fergara’s order.”

The package was larger than him that he can’t almost see his way ahead.

“Excuse me.” – He said as he moved forward.

But only a few steps away from the door that leads outside, he felt something bumps him. Then a loud small voice can be heard that everybody stops from what they’re doing.

“Ouch!” – A high-pitch voice came from a small girl.

He lowers the package enough for him to see what’s in front.

He saw two small girls. In front of him, a girl with dark-reddish hair dressed in elegant white and black over-gown. And the other one, is golden haired in dark-blue floral high-waist gown with hanging sleeves. Although they’re still a child, their looks are very attractive that when they grow up, it is of no doubt that they’ll grow even more beautiful, a beauty that can cause the kingdoms downfall.

The girl facing him is looking scornfully at him.

You dare to bump in me, a mere commoner. Hmmp…

“My deepest apologies my lady, please forgive me.” – He said as he lowered his head.

She was taken aback by how decent the person in front of her that she almost forgets her purpose.

“Are you blind?!”

“I sincerely apologize if ever I offended you, my lady. But I didn’t mean it so please overlook it, just this once.” – He sincerely said

“Ohh… He’s very polite isn’t he?” – Said the girl next to her.

“You dirtied my clothes!”

He can’t just go and leave her like that as it will be seen as disrespectful, especially he bump to her and she’s making a fuss out of it. If he just walk out and leave her, then he will be seen as disrespectful and irresponsible. Moreover, this is a gathering place for nobles, so there will be no sentiment for him if he done such a thing, even if he’s just a boy.

“I am reflecting for my grave mistake. It is my mistake that I dirtied your fine dress and I know it is rude of me but I asked you to forgive this servant, my lady.”

“Should you just forgive him, he’s so sorry you know. Fufufu…”

“Forgive him? Hmmp… He dirtied my favoured dress. How can I forgive him?”

“Please forgive this foolish me, my lady.” – He lowered his head even further.

He closed his eyes in disbelief. He thinks he’s very unlucky to bump into her. He really can’t reason out to her or he will incur her wrath even further. So all he can do is to humble himself more. And it seems effective as she didn’t pursue the matter about dress.

“Fufufu… I am so enjoying this.” – Said the golden haired girl

“Hmmp…You’re a commoner. This is not a place for commoners.”

“I was in an errand, my lady.”

“So you’re a slave then?”

“No, my lady, it is as you say; a commoner at birth.”

“You’re still a lowlife afterall. They shouldn’t let a commoner run freely in this place.”

No matter how he’s being insulted by her, he felt nothing. Why would he be bothered from the insult came from a 9 years old girl. He simply wish for her to stop.

A handsome and burly man in his 30’s approached her. He has a slight resemblance to the girl.

“Layla, we should go.” – Said the man.

“But grandfather, he sullied my favourite dress!”

“Then… You! Drag him out and teach him a lesson.”

The man called to one of his servants, the servant complied and stands next to him ready to drag him out.

Seeing how things will proceed, he readily accepts his fate.

“Heh… Look at what you’ve done, you silly girl. Poor boy, I pray that his handsome face won’t be severely injured. Fufu!” – The golden haired girl

“What is it?”

A handsome man in his 30’s is walking towards them. The man’s hair is gold in color, similar to the girl by his side.

“Grandpa…! This boy is being punished.” – The blonde girl told to the man.

“I see… Then, are you at fault boy?”

However, just as he’s about to answer the man, he felt something in his head.

“I didn’t mean to trouble you, my esteemed lords. But, I swear it is all a misunderstanding.” – Luke

“Heh… You have a silver tongue at such a young age. I’ve never seen a boy of low birth so eloquent as you. Tell me, what is your name?”

“My name is Luke, your grace.”

“Then Luke, you can go now.”

Puzzled about what he means by it. Is he free to be drag outside or he can go on his own?

“I said you can go now.”

“Then, forgive my rudeness, my lord, as I’ll take my leave now.”

He observed his surrounding first whether it is fine to leave. Confirming that there are no objections, he politely bowed then quietly left the scene.

The man was left standing still as he pondered the things he had learned. Then he smiled a little bit, that the other man with dark-red hair had taken notice.

“What’s with that smile? You’re thinking of something are you? Is it about that boy just now?”

Hearing this, his eyes twitch and a glance at the man. He recovered his composure and traced his jaw-line with his middle finger.

He dismissed the servants, until the two of them remain. He then walks towards the empty corner.

Seeing him like this, the dark-red haired man followed him behind as he observed the surrounding.

Then they stopped by the window where he can see the subject of their discussion walking in the street.

“So what is it?”

“Hoho… That boy is interesting.” – The golden haired man

“I can see it in your eyes.” – The dark-red haired man

“Hehe… I can’t completely read his mind.”

“Don’t play with me. What do you mean?”

“I’m not kidding. I was rejected, the moment I delve more into his memory.”

“Is it for real?! But how’s that possible?”

“First and foremost, his mind is very hard to read, it’s vague. Then, he’s completely aware of my presence inside.”

The red-haired man becomes wary of Luke’s existence. He never heard anything like it before.

Then he realized the extent of it.

“What a frightful existence! But, how did he reject you?”

“I don’t know. All I know, is he’s marvellous. He’s more talented than our younger generation that I have seen. Heck! We’re not even that close. His talent is comparable to the high wizards when they are young.”

“Then, are you going to take him under your tutelage? You saw him first, you can take him.”

“Heh… If only it is simple as that. He’s Gregor’s grandson, that bastard.”

His revelation left the other man in shock and disbelief that he seems to have left his brain somewhere.