I turned back into the room and looked around, looking for the broom that should be inside. However, I didn't see the broom at all. I turned to my mother who was still standing in front of the door.
"Mom, where's the broom?"
Mother smiled and replied, "Oh, the broom is in Mother's room. Just take it, and accompany your little sister, OK? Mother wants to go out for a while."
After mother gave the hint, she went downstairs. I nodded in understanding, then moved towards the stairs and down to the lower floor. My steps took me to my parents' room, in the corner of the room, where I usually kept my broom and dustpan.
As I picked up the broom, I saw my little sister's tiny hands reaching out towards me. Her eyes radiated excitement and curiosity. I smiled at her, returned her enthusiasm, and nodded my head gently as a sign that I would come to her immediately after cleaning. After giving that signal, I continued the task of cleaning the messy glass.
After I took the broom and dustpan, I returned to my room and walked over to the table where the messy glass was lying. I bent down carefully and started sweeping the shards of glass into the dustpan. Some of the shards were sharp and made small scratches on my hands, but I wasn't too worried. My mind is still hanging on the story I just read.
While sweeping, I pondered for a moment, "I'm confused... why did the novel appear on a previously blank canvas?" I felt attracted by the mystery behind the story.
After finishing cleaning the glass, I threw the pieces into the trash can near the exit. I was relieved that the messy glass had finally been neatly arranged.
I walked through the kitchen towards my parents' bedroom, realizing that no one was in the kitchen. Maybe mom is gone. When I passed the kitchen, I also saw that father was not there. Maybe he went to work.
I didn't think about it too much and continued on my way to my parents' room. I went in and saw a special cot near the main bed.
I saw my little little sister who was sleeping soundly in the crib. she looks so peaceful and cute when she sleeps. I smiled looking at him and felt happy that he was sleeping peacefully.
For a moment, I sat on the edge of the crib, watching my little little sister sleep. I felt a little worried because my hand was still injured from cleaning the glass earlier. I looked at the small scratch on my hand and thought that I should be more careful next time.
However, my mind still remembers the story on the mysterious canvas earlier. I was curious about how the story could just appear on the monitor screen and what it all meant. I feel like there's something deeper behind it all. I wanted to continue reading... but, mother told me to look after my little little sister.
I also looked at my little sister who was fast asleep, I immediately remembered that my cellphone can be connected to the computer as long as the wifi is still connected. Without hesitation, I ran into the room and grabbed my cellphone, then I returned to my little sister's side who was still sleeping. Carefully, I connected my cellphone to the computer using the available wifi connection.
I sat next to the crib with my cell phone in hand, ready to continue reading the mysterious story on my computer. Even though the responsibility of looking after my little sister still exists, I wish I could divide my attention between my sleeping little sister and the interesting stories on the computer.
After successfully connecting, I can control the computer remotely via the cellphone screen. I re-accessed the mysterious canvas I was reading earlier. My curiosity and interest in the story made me impatient to continue.
When I opened the canvas on my phone screen, I was surprised to see that the story continued, even though I had moved away from the computer. I could see the text continuously flowing across the cellphone screen, as if the story had a life of its own.
Of course, this made me even more curious and intrigued. Carefully, I began to re-read the story. I let myself get lost in the words displayed on the cellphone screen, following the increasingly interesting and mysterious storyline.
As I continued to read, my little sister occasionally made small sounds in her sleep, as if she was dreaming. I smiled at him, happy to be able to take care of my little sister while still exploring the stories on the cellphone screen.
***
Then, not long after, someone got off the train. The feet that touch the ground first are those of a woman.
I still stood there unconscious, feeling weak and confused. The woman walked towards me with careful steps, instead I could only stare at her blankly.
The woman looked beautiful, with long hair and face. She looked elegant with the dress she was wearing and a gentle smile on her face. filled with care. she didn't seem surprised to see me there, as if this was something she expected.
The woman stopped right in front of me, and her eyes searched my body. she mumbled something I couldn't understand, but his tone was gentle and caring. Her gentle hand touched my forehead, as if he was checking my condition.
"Why are her eyes white?" her voice was filled with curiosity and a hint of worry.
Then, the person controlling the horse stopped the woman from approaching me, "Princess Elerona, don't come any closer."
"It's okay, Orteg."
The woman named Elerona continued to walk towards me, but more carefully this time. her eyes remained focused on my white eyes, like she was trying to understand my situation.
Elerona tilted her head with a serious face "What's your name."
Elerona was silent for a moment, and I could see a fine frown crease on her forehead as she thought. she then spoke again, but this time more slowly and in a more understanding tone, "You don't understand what I'm saying, do you?"
I nodded slowly, indicating that she was right. The language he used was completely foreign to me.
Orteg, who was standing next to him, nodded in satisfaction. "It's not surprising. She came from another world, Princess Elerona. Her white eyes showed that she was someone who had just arrived here."
Elerona nodded understandingly, then she looked back at me with a concerned expression. She then pointed at her own eyes and said softly, "Elerona."
I pondered for a moment, trying to remember the name she just said. "Elerona," I repeated quietly.
She smiled, and her smile sent a feeling of warmth that made me feel good. "Your body looks weak. You need to rest."
At that moment, my attention was drawn to Elerona's neck, and for no apparent reason, it looked attractive to my eyes. I felt a little confused by this strange reaction, but I couldn't help but think about it. Am I always like this? Why does her neck look so smooth and maybe soft?
However, without realizing it, saliva started to flow out of my mouth, falling without control. I also felt that my legs started to move by themselves, bringing me closer to Elerona.
Elerona was shocked and stepped back slightly, her eyes full of uncertainty. "W-what is it?"
Orteg, who had previously only been standing behind her, immediately stepped forward to protect Elerona from my unexpected move. He faced me with a wary attitude, ready to act if there was a threat.
In my confusion, I felt like I was losing control of my own body. Strange and unexpected thoughts overwhelmed me, and I felt frustrated by the situation. What's going on with me? Why does my body move without my own permission? While Orteg stood between us, I struggled to gain control of myself, trying to stop the uncontrollable movements.
I fought hard to wrest control of my body from the strange influence that seemed to possess me. Even though my efforts to stop these uncontrollable movements were immense, my body kept moving forward, even if it was only sometimes in uncoordinated trembling movements.
Orteg watched my every move vigilantly, and he clearly felt the threat of my uncontrollable state. Nimbly, he took a defensive position, ready to protect Elerona.
"Hold yourself!" Orteg shouted loudly, his voice full of warning.
But my body didn't listen. I got closer to Elerona, my mind was disturbed by strange fantasies that were getting stronger.
Meanwhile, Elerona stood behind Orteg with eyes full of confusion and a little fear. She probably sensed that there was something very unusual about this situation.
Suddenly, without warning, my body leapt forward, trying to avoid Orteg's defense and approach Elerona. Orteg quickly responded, pushing hard against my body and causing me to stagger backwards.
"I won't let you get close to her!" Orteg shouted firmly.
However, the strange obsession that gripped my mind made me even more out of control. I felt like I was fighting against a force stronger than myself.
Orteg launched attack after attack to stop me, but I responded with random moves that lacked strategy or coordination. Meanwhile, Elerona was still shocked and confused by this unexpected situation.
My body moved again, this time in a sliding motion towards Elerona. Orteg stood in my way, trying to block me, but I felt a tremendous force supporting my body, beyond what I could do normally.
I reached Elerona quickly, and before Orteg could react, I suddenly opened my mouth "Aaaa…"
Orteg immediately realized the threat and tried to intervene, but I was too late. With an urge that seemed to come from my primate instincts, I pressed my lips against her neck. I felt a strange sensation when my skin contacted her, and without knowing it, I started sucking blood on her neck.
Elerona screamed in agony, a scream that sliced into my ears, but in this strange state, that scream only made me focus even more on actions I couldn't understand why I was doing.
[Experience gained 15]
[Experience is max]
[You gained level]
[Level up 1!]
However, before I could complete what I had never thought of before, my body suddenly felt weak. I felt the energy flowing out of me, and the strange influence that had possessed my mind began to fade.
Orteg saw this opportunity and quickly acted. He took a big step and separated me from Elerona. My body staggered, losing balance as the strange power suddenly disappeared.
I fell to the ground, feeling weak and dizzy. My mind was recovering from the strange influence, and I felt so ashamed and confused about what I had nearly done.
"Are you a vampire?" Orteg's sharp question pierced my mind.
That's the last thing I heard, then I fell into the darkness. But wait, why is it so bright now? I looked around and realized the screen appeared before my eyes again.
[1 Unread Notification]
In the dark and confused, I reached out my hand as if to touch the screen. I see the new information showing up:
[Skill Achieved: All Hearing Ears]
I felt confusion and curiosity sweep through my mind. What is the meaning of all this? Why do I feel like I'm involved in a strange, incomprehensible story? Sleep finally swept over me again, taking me into deeper darkness.
***
When I finally woke up from my deep sleep, I felt a little dizzy and confused. My vision was still blurry and slowly began to focus again on my surroundings. I realized that I was in a moving horse carriage, and Elerona's figure was sitting next to me.
"You finally awake," said Elerona with a gentle smile on her face.
I tried to sit up with difficulty, feeling that my body was still weak. It's strange, it feels like energy has disappeared from me, especially after that strange incident.
"Why… am I here?" I asked.
"…"
Elerona didn't know what to say, she just covered her neck with one of her hands.
"Are you ok?" I continued.
"It's okay, Orteg said you just lost control and realized that's why you did that," answered Elerona in a soft voice.
I fell silent, trying to remember what happened before. I knew I had done something before, but… somehow it felt like I didn't really realize what happened.
As I tried to absorb the memory, the carriage continued to advance and finally arrived at a place that seemed like a castle. The horses pulling the carriage stopped, and Orteg opened the carriage door for us.
"We've arrived," said Orteg, gesturing for us to get down.
I followed Elerona out of the carriage, feeling that my legs were still a little unsteady. The air around the castle felt fresh, and the views around me were majestic. The castle building towered in front of me, with a beautiful garden stretching around it.
Elerona looked at me with a gentle smile. "We are at Eleron Castle, where my family lives. Don't worry, you're safe here… and it looks like you need clothes, because you're only covered in cloth."
I didn't really care if I was naked, I knew from the start that I was inside the glass cylinder I just wanted to be free
I could only nod, still feeling confused by everything that was happening. I felt like I was lost in a story that didn't make sense, and as time went on everything felt weirder.
Orteg led us into the castle, and I followed them with hesitant steps. I don't know what will happen next, but one thing is for sure, this trip will change my life forever.
We follow Elerona through the castle's majestic halls. I couldn't help but feel amazed at the beauty of the architecture and decoration in this castle. Everything feels like it comes from a fairy tale world.
We arrived at the great hall of the castle, where Elerona's family was gathered. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, but I felt a little awkward being the center of attention. The Elerona family members seemed to greet me with smiles, but I felt as if they could read my every thought.
Then, I felt a strange glance coming from the corner of the room. I turned around and met the sharp gazes of the group of maids, especially the maids who were chatting amongst themselves.
Their faces turned red and looked a bit nervous when they saw me. I was confused by their reactions, and only then did I realize that I was indeed still wearing clothes that were quite revealing and revealing my body.
I felt awkward and immediately tried to cover myself with my hands. Elerona couldn't help but laugh at my reaction.
"Don't worry, they were just a bit surprised to see a guest so… different."
Orteg also joined in Elerona's laughter. "Don't worry, they'll get used to it soon."
I was invited by several servants to a room in the castle. The room looked luxurious and filled with various types of clothes. The servants swiftly chose several sets of clothes for me.
"What do you like?" asked one of the maids with a gentle smile.
I felt surprised and awkward by their great attention. "Uh, whatever fits," I answered hesitantly.
The maids skillfully selected several different sets of clothes. They show elegant dresses, formal suits, and also clothes that look more practical. However, my gaze fell on a certain set of clothes that looked like a bodyguard's outfit.
"Wear this, it seems to suit your... strong appearance," said one of the maids with a smile.
I nodded in agreement, and the maids helped me put on the new clothes. The clothes felt comfortable and gave off a tough impression, fitting my appearance which was quite muscular. I feel more confident in these new clothes.
Elerona appeared at the door of the room with a smile. "You look cool in that outfit."
"thanks..."
By the way, I still don't know your name."
"Ah, right," I said, trying to remember my name. However, the effort was in vain. I feel frustrated that I can't remember something that should be so basic.
Elerona saw my confused expression and extended her hand in a friendly manner. "Maybe you need a new name. How about I call you... Kratia?"
I looked at Elerona. Even though I lost my memory, she was willing to give me a new name. "Kratia... Yes, that sounds good."
Elerona smiled with satisfaction. "Very well, Kratia. Welcome to Eleron Castle."
"Of course, you won't be living for free in this castle, instead you will be one of my maids," she added
Elerona turned around and headed for the door, saying, "Follow me before you actually become a maid in this castle."
I nodded and quickly followed Elerona's lead. My mind is filled with questions about my missing identity, the lab, the two psychopathic researchers, whatever happens next, one thing is certain: my adventure has only just begun.
Elerona led me through the beautiful castle halls, with walls adorned with paintings and luxurious furniture. I felt like I entered a world that was completely different from what I was used to. Finally, we arrived at a large door that opened wide, revealing a large and elegant room.
In the room, there were several people who seemed to be having a serious conversation. Elerona introduced me gently, "This is Kratia, he just came to our castle."
The members of the Elerona family, who seemed to be nobles from the way they dressed and their attitude, looked at me with curiosity and curiosity. An awkward atmosphere filled the room as they hesitated to ask questions.
However, one of them, a middle-aged man with a sharp gaze, finally spoke, "Welcome, Kratia. I am Elerona's Father, Arion Eleron. You don't seem look like human do you…?"
I felt trapped in silence, not knowing how to respond. I looked at Elerona's father with a look that was a mixture of confusion and worry. How could he know something that even I don't know?
"…"
The silence continued, awkward and questioning between us. No one knew how to handle the situation, until Elerona finally interjected, drawing attention away from the heavy uncertainty.
"Fathe, he lost his memory. He doesn't know who he is," Elerona explained gently. her gaze was full of pity directed at me. "The reason why I brought him here is because I feel sorry to see him living in the outside world without any memories."
Elerona's father seemed to ponder for a moment, perhaps relieved that there was a plausible explanation behind this strange situation.
He finally nodded in agreement, "I understand, Elerona. Let him be our special guest."
Elerona added gently, "We hope you feel comfortable here, Kratia. We will help you find answers to your memory loss and help you adapt to life in Eleron Castle."
While feeling the touch of warmth and support from Elerona and her family, I felt a little relieved. Although there are still many unanswered questions.
After this short meeting was over, Elerona took me to explore more parts of the castle, explaining the functions of the various rooms and giving me insight into daily life there. Although still full of question marks, I feel that this place might be a new home for me. My adventure in this strange world has just begun, and I'm ready for all that is to come.
"So, you understand your duties?" asked Elerona with concern, making sure that I understood what was expected of me in this castle.
I nodded steadily, trying to show my conviction even though there were still a lot of things I didn't fully understand.
"Yes, I will do my best to carry out the tasks you give me, Elerona."
Elerona's smile returned, and she seemed very grateful for my intention to adapt.
"That was very good, Kratia. If there's anything you need to ask or if you're feeling confused, feel free to ask me or the other maids. We are all here to help each other."
After that I saw Elerona moving away from me, and this made me ask if this was a coincidence? Who knows…?
At that moment, a screen appeared in front of my face with new information:
[Daily Quest]
[Protect the Princess Elerona from poison]
[Time: 1 hour]
[Reward: 2x Experience, Mana]
Daily Quests? What is it, I've never seen this before… this screen is very eye-catching, but if that's true… Elerona is in trouble, I have to find out so she doesn't get poisoned?
I feel confused. Daily Quests? What's that? I've never seen anything like this before. This screen greatly interfered with the real scene in front of me, but if what was written here was true, then Elerona was in danger. I felt an urgency to find out more so I could protect him from the poison.
< Chapter 3 > To Be Continued.