4 Chapter 4 - New life as the Duke's daughter (2)

They did what the duke told them to do.

They carefully carried Lady Veronica's pale and lifeless body and took it to the said butler, while the mold maid proceed to go to the white mansion.

That day, everyone was devastated and the whole estate of the great Duke Ansley mourned for their deceased duchess.

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Few days has passed.

Leah- or should they say "Luella" continued her life as the duke's daughter.

At first, she was so confused why she got here or why she is here. She was so confused but she later on accepted that she did reincarnated somewhere in Europe during Victorian times. She concluded that because of the way they speak, dress and acted. Luella may not look like it but she is one of the best students in her school, She doesn't look like a diligent kid but she is said to be naturally smart and wise. So thing such as languages, culture and history of her country and others is something she is very familiar with.

She is a bit skeptical though, because she doesn't remember a Duke Marshal Ansley in any of the history books that she ever read. Luella frowned and looked at the ceiling and thought she probably forgot about it or just didn't study that much of it. Though she thought that the name Duke Ansley is somehow familiar.

As a baby she tried to collect much information as much she can get by listening to the maids that are taking care of her. Listening to the stories and rumours that they talk about.

She learned that Duke Ansley is the hero of the empire, he saved the kingdom from a huge and disasterous war 15 years ago and he also participated in the great mana catastrophe that occurred 5 years ago and saved millions of lives. Other than that, he is also a prince and the brother of the current emperor.

In short, He is Legendary.

The longer Luella listens the more she admires her father but also, she is scared because one of the maids said that the duke was like a wild dragon before he met the duchess. Luella still thinks that her father still blame her about her mother's death.

(Afterall... He really did pointed his sword at me without any thought)

Luella shivered at the image of her father the day she was born.

(Uwaaa, If it wasn't for Mary, he wouldve definitely sliced a limb or two from me! Eeek!)

Mary, She is the old maid that served Luella's Mother and the one who took her to tbe White Mansion.

She whimpers at the thought and shook her head.

(Okay, no- Let's not think that way. Mom said he is a good guy, so let's give our father love and care that he needs! YES!)

(But first we need to grow up! Not gonna lie being a baby feels nice but also suck at the same time)

(I always lay in my bed, get taken care of and most important of all, I AM SURROUNDED BY FOOD AND MONEY! But- Buuuuuut! I am so bored! I can't move with this feeble and small body of mine! I can only lift my arms but that's about it!)

She sigh and looked at the window. Mary would probably go back here around this time, Luella thought so she closed her eyes and pretend to be asleep.

She think about her situation again and stretched her arms.

There is one thing that is stucked to her as something weird- before her mother died she said that she can't be healed by "Healing Magic" because of the "Curse of the Saints".

(Magic... Does it exist in this world?)

(Who am i kidding- I am definitely going crazy!)

(Though... At this point i really shouldn't think mediorcely- I did reincarnated in this world after all, Thinking about that miraculous incident, I might as well believe in magic.)

(But i never really experience nor see 'magic' or 'curse' in this world, so i just have to wait and see.)

Luella flinched as she heard some footsteps and the creek of the door.

(Ah! Mary is here!)

Luella feel that she was carefully carried by the old maid, so she slowly opens her eyes and blinks.

"Oh my! Princess! Sorry for interrupting your sleep... Go on, you can go back sleeping." Mary smiled and rocks Luella gently.

Luella smiled and giggled at her maid.

(Mary! I dont want to sleep! Books! Read me some books!)

Luella remained smiling wanting to make Mary understand that she is energetic now and needs no sleep, also that she is so bored in her crib and want to play.

(Im giving you fan service! Im smiling so now- giveeee me something to do, Mary!)

Mary chuckled and said, "Our little miss is so energetic, Hmmm? What should we do? Do want me to read you some beautiful and fun stories?"

Luella's eyes sparkled and smiled wider.

(Yes! Yes please!)

"Oh my! Did you just understand me? Our little princess is such a genius!" Mary said while grinning as she slowly walks her way to the mansion's library.

(That's my Mary! Uwaaa! She's the best!)

She smiled and look at her surroundings.

(Woah, I know i kinda have seen this before but, Damn, this mansion is huge!)

(The walls are pure white and from the furnitures to pictures and sculptures - everything has a tint of gold. Damn! My father is so rich!)

She blinked and saw that they are already in front of the library.

(Ahhhhh! Yes! The place! The smell!)

(BOOOOOOKS!)

Her smiled widen as Mary tries to pick what book she will read to Luella.

"Should we tell our little princess the story of the great empire then?" Mary gently uttered.

Luella looked at the book that Mary picked up. It is a thin aesthetic looking book. It looks like a book that contains pictures in it.

She squinted her eyes a little more and saw the title

of the book "The Great Empire - Sollia"

(Sollia...? I think i've heard this somewhere before. Uhhhh? Is it from my textbooks? Did i really reincarnated to the past? If yes, That would be sooooooo cool!)

Mary smiled as she saw that she piqued the interest of the princess. "Once upon a time there are four individual kingdoms.." Mary started.

"And that is... Honorable and Humble Terra Kingdom, Where protectors of the land resides. Next is the Elegant and Wise Thallasia Kingdom, where lovers of the sea lives in, Your mother- Lady Veronica came from the Thallasia Kingdom, She is one of the Thallasia people" Mary smile as she caress the pictures of the mermaid looking person in the book.

"Then the Proud and Powerful Celestia Kingdom, Where people that have wings and the guardians of the sky flew. And lastly... The Prideful and Brave Ember Kingdom, Where the strongest warriors and the mountain defenders reside." She stopped and flipped the next page.

Luella furrowed her eyebrows.

(....Terra, Thallasia, Celestia and Ember... I- I've heard this before... but-but this is not possible how can i...)

Luella stayed quiet and continue to listen to Mary's words. She has a weird and rough idea on what is happening but- It is most unlikely... It cant be, she thought.

"The four kingdoms are often at war. Trying to conquer lands for so many decades. Many people died and suffered in that said war..." Mary continued.

"But then a mana catastrophe came and affected everyone! Because of that... The four Leaders of the Kingdom had no choice but to cooperate with each other inorder to prevent the unnecessary loss." Mary looked at the baby and continued to grin as she saw that the princess's eyes are glued in the picture book. She thought that the picture piqued Luella's it interest but as a matter of fact... It was the story that was terrifying her.

"After they survived the Mana Catastrophe, They saw two babies. A boy and a girl, Both shinning like the sun, seamlessly blinding the four confused kings..."

She flipped the page and Luella jolted at what she see. She closed her eyes like she was about to cry.

(Sol and Lia...The founder of the the Great Empire Sollia. The Two Twins... United the four kingdoms.)

Luella thought as she tries to stop the urge to scream.

"The babies were named Sol and Lia... They were the twins that united the world and Built the great empire of Sollia, After that the four kingdoms became at peace.."

"Princess...? Sol and Lia are one of your great ancestors." Mary continued.

"That is why you are destined to be great, My princess."

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(....Sol and Lia... were the ancestral heroes in the book that i've read..)

(It all make sense now... Ansley...Sollia...Terra..Thallasia...)

(I REINCARNATED IN THE STORY "FACADE")

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