12 Chapter 12
*(Sraat)
"I wonder, how long has it been since the last time I saw you, Ard...or should I call you..Denallie?" said her.
Her appearance is different, but my heart tells me that she is...
"No...there's no way...why.."
"Surprised...?"
*(Thud)
"Eh?! H-hey, Ard?"
She really is...Nies...
"Are you really...Nies...Nivriti Esha..?"
"Yes..it's me...the only Nies in your world.." said her.
"B-but how?" I asked.
"Well, why don't we find a quiet place to calm down?"
*(Confuse)
"Y-yeah..sure"
Just like that, in the state of confusion, I followed her without hesitating.
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"Here we are"
She brought me to a lake that not too far from the mansion. It's really a beautiful lake with the moon reflected on it's surface.
"Beautiful, ain't it?"
After that short trip, I finally regained my composure.
"So, how do you get yourself into this world?" I asked.
"Well...."
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Three years after Ardiana's death....
"Hey, Nies! Wanna go somewhere?"
"Oh, Uncle Agus! Yes, today is that day after all" said Nies, with a pack of flowers on her hand.
"Ah..it's today indeed. Be careful on your way there!"
"Thanks, Uncle!!!" said Nies.
*(Step step)
"That girl..."
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Nies, stood in front of a grave. There, carved a name of her beloved best friend...and also her first love, Ardiana Raya.
*(Put)
"What's up, Ard? It's been three years. You know, that novel you liked so much to brag about is releasing it's spin-off. It's about Yozita's life. Well, I hate to admit it, but you're right. The way she talks bluntly about something, quick-witted, and her persistence about her dearest people. I can't help but starting to love that....character.....shit"
Nies, without her realizing, tears welled up from her eyes.
*(Sob sob)
"Just...why..."
*(Sniff)
"I...haven't told...you yet..about my...feelings.."
"Kuh....Ard...I love you..."
*(Shiinee)
"Huh? What the hell...is this light?"
"Ugh?!..."
Just like that, Nies disappeared without a trace, leaving a pack of flowers, and her tears, on my grave.
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*(Thud)
"Aww...what in the world.."
"Welcome, Nivriti Esha"
There, a voice echoed to the whole room.
"Who are you?!" Nies asked.
"Oh my, where are my manners. I, am Divya, the Goddess of the world that you will live in"
"A Goddess? Well, there's no way you're lying to me in this kind of situation. So, what do you want from me?" Nies asked.
"it's a bliss that you can understand your situation so fast. Your regret for your loved one, is enough for me to give you a chance to achieve that wish"
"Huh? Wait, I do regret that, but why would you transfer me to your world? Beside....there's no way Ard will be there"
*(Smile)
"You do not need to worry. Because without my interference, your loved one was successfully transferred into my world" said the Goddess with a warm smile.
*(Shocked)
"What did you say?! So you're saying that Ard is in your world?!"
"Yes, Nivriti Esha. I will give you the chance you seeked for. The choice will be up to you. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be the best choice you ever thought of. Now, choose, Nivriti Esha"
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"I've decided. I take up on your offer"
"Very well. This time, please, do not have any regrets left behind"
"Yes, Goddess Divya. Oh, by the way, thank you...thank you so much" said Nies.
"Fufu~I should not tell you this but, do not be surprised when you encounter your loved one"
"Got it!"
*(Shine)
"Farewell, Nivriti Esha"
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"..just like that, when I woke up, I'm already inside this body"
A regret, huh...
"But why Yozita's body?
"You tell me. That Goddess just sent my soul to a body that fits me"
"I see....Hm?!"
*(Sudden Realization)
"Wait!! D-did you just say 'first love'?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Then, why did you go out with that bastard back then?!" I asked.
"Ah, that's right! I haven't told you yet. I do go out with him, but it was a contract. And it only lasts a week!"
"What?"
"You see, he's my cousin. He offered me a contract to go out with him for one week. I just need to accompany him to a dinner party, a family gathering, and his reunion. Since I considered him as a family, of course I accepted it"
"What the hell?! So, you're not in love with him?"
"Of course not! You're the only one I love! The day before your...death. It was the last day I go out with him!"
"So, it means....the next day, why you insist on going home with me is.."
Don't tell me...
"Yes! I was planning to confess my feelings to you! But...that bastard just..." said her.
I...see..
"....why don't you tell me it's just a contract? I almost gave up on my love for you, you know" I said.
"I...I am..really sorry..."
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"Ard?"
"Llie...my name in here is Llie. Ardiana Raya is no longer in this world"
*(Shocked)
"Ah..I see...thank y-"
*(Swiish)
"But, my love for you will never change, even if I am in this body, in Denallie's body"
*(Teary)
"Llie!!"
"Come here" I said, opened my arms.
*(Hug)
"Llie..." said her, with tears flowing down from her eyes.
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"Have you calmed down now?"
"Umm"
"Here, my present for you" I said as I lifted her chin.
*(Kiss)
"Mmh?!"
I kissed her lips. She seems surprised, but that's what makes her cute.
"Puah?! Why are you so good at this?" she asked.
"Well, let's just say that I'm an expert"
"You pervert" she said.
"Hey!"
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After that, we spend our time telling each other the story of what we've been through. As I expected, Yozita was the one who makes her sister moved here.
"Are you perhaps trying to avoid a rebellion that might occur in the southern region?"
"Well, that's one of the reasons. The other is, I was trying to find you. Knowing that I've been transferred into my favorite character's body, I assumed that you were the same case as me"
Wow...i don't know she was so persistent to find me.
"Also, why did you decide to work as Dineshcara's maid? Were you planning to protect her from the assassination?"
That's the only thing that I don't know why she did that.
"You could say it was my luck"
"What do you mean?"
"That day, on my way to the capital, me and my sister saw an old carriage being attacked by some bandits. So, we hurriedly go to the carriage and defeat all the bandits. To our surprise, despite the appearance of the carriage that looks old, actually it was the Fifth Princess's carriage. The Princess feels very grateful. So she offered me a position as her personal maid. Well, I can't always rely on my sister so I took her offer"
"I see, so that's the reason"
"Yeah. By the way, I've been meaning to ask you something. Why are you asking my sister to go on a date with you?"
"You know what will happen in the arena on the third day of Kaya's Trial, right?" I asked.
The first appearance demon ever made in this continent. I don't think it's pure coincidence that the event takes time when most powerful figures in the empire left to escorted the Empress. It's not described why the demons decided to makes their appearance that day. But, later on, it was revealed that their aim was Lavani's life. Because Lavani is..
"Oh! I remembered! But, why my sister?"
"Knowing you have been in the Imperial Palace for quite a while, you must know that some nobles always trying to prevent the guild's influence growing in the empire"
"Yeah, my sister suffered a lot because of that"
"So, why don't we use that chance to increase the guild's influence, especially your sister? I guess we both know, how strong your sister is"
"Use that event? Hm....ah!!!"
It seems like she knew what I was about to do tomorrow.
"Alright, count me in!" said her.
*(Smile)
"Great. Now, when the time comes, I want you to stick with Dineshcara. Leave those demons to me and your sister. The civilians will be evacuated by my maids. Sounds good?"
"Yeah. But, are you sure you can take on those demons?"
"Don't worry. I've got a plan to capture them alive"
Though, I'm sure she will called me a psyco for that.
*(Doubt)
"Well, if you say so"
"Great. With this, me and your sister will undoubtedly invited to the Royal Banquet"
"I see that's what you're aiming for"
"Of course. I want to witness those stupid noble's expressions when I reveal my identification hahaha"
*(Laugh)
"Ahahahaha!"
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"Hey" she said.
"What?"
"Want to spar? No magic this time, though"
I guess it's been a while since I spar with her. I do sparred a lot with her that I lose count of it.
"Pfft, you know I'm going to win, don't you?" I said as I took out two wooden swords from Dark Storage.
*(Grab)
"You bet!"
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"One strike?"
"One strike"
*(Fwooosh)
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To Be Continued....
