Extra Chapter: I'm not alone... (part 1)

*/// I think you can see the image right, well she's Adelina when she grows up, (the "AI" loves cleavage, don't blame me xd)//*

*///I had problems with this chapter, since I didn't know how to write it well, and even originally it would be longer, but I decided to split it once again..., I'm really sorry, the same thing is happening to me as with Luna's chapters //*

Pov Adelina:

"Hmmmm," I slightly expressed my laziness as I settled into bed.

(I feel weird...)

It was the first thought of this new day....

I felt strange, rather...

(I have to get a haircut...)

When did it grow so long, was one of the big questions circulating in my mind.

I liked short hair, as it was easier to style and didn't require much effort to keep it nice.

Besides, I'm one of those women who look much better with short hair.

It was my default style since I graduated from high school.

So it was very strange that I felt more hair than usual. In fact, I remember going not too long ago to the beauty salon....

*Slight movement.

(???)

*Frown.

The moment I moved my arm slightly, I felt something happen and immediately reacted.

"This...," I exclaimed a little surprised as I opened my eyes, as the first thing I saw was....

Pink hair at my side and a delicate little hand, presumably of a young girl.

Needless to say, that little hand was mine, as well as that pink hair.

And the first thing that popped into my mind was....

(Did I enter story mode by mistake?).

I vaguely remember this scenario, as the beginning of Aerial Chronicles story mode was the same, at least when you choose Adelina.

A large room by modern world standards and medieval fantasy decor....

(There's something strange...)

I don't remember entering this mode since I completed it....

(What was I doing before?)

I don't even remember when I went to sleep....

*Pain *Pain

"Ouch, ouch", the moment I tried to remember what the hell I did yesterday, an immense pain in my head assaulted me.

The pain was so great that I collapsed.

I had a dream...

In the dream she was a little girl, not very old, 11 years old? maybe 12? in that dream she was a quite hyperactive girl who lived her day by day learning sword and playing alone.

It is worth noting that in the dream she had a goal in mind when training with the sword:

To make her mother proud of her.

"Ahh!", I woke up and....

*boom!

I fell out of bed.

"Whew, what a weird dream..."

(A fantasy?), I thought.

Some people I saw in that dream were vaguely familiar.

"Anyway, let's get out of here," I said as I slowly got up.

(What a strange feeling), I thought as I moved my limbs, somehow I felt very different from how I usually play.

I tried to open the game interface by doing the typical gesture, but something strange appeared instead.

[ System initialization completed. ]

[ Select the version of your inventory:

5.0 M]

(What is this?)

I've never seen this section in the game before, not even in my vague memories of playing the story mode....

(It's not like I went back to the main story before... Did this happen if you played it again?)

I selected "5.0 M", since it was the only option available anyway.

[ Version 5.0 has been selected M]

[ Loading Functions...]

[ STATUS

Name - Adelina Sherden

Age - 11 years old

Race - Supreme Human

Class - Hero (locked)

Knight level - 0

Mage level - 0

Attributes: Light, +9

Traits - [Hero's Body (Exclusive)], [---], [---], [---], [---], [---],

Aura - Hero (blocked)

Abilities - Miracle (Trait Exclusive).

Stats:

Strength - 6

Speed - 5

Endurance - 8

Perception - 5

Magic - 1

Luck - 4 

Charisma - 10 

Intelligence - 6 

Perseverance - 10

Physical - 5]

At some point, the usual story mode status window appeared, plus a familiar grid.

[ Ring of the Mystic Aegis (Legendary) (Refinement 1) ]

[ Necklace of the Arcane Star (Legendary) (Refinement 10) ]

[ Ring of the Elven Flare (Legendary) (Refinement 9) ]

[ Staff of the Chaos Bearer (Semi-Mythical) (Refinement 10) ] ]

[ Tunic of the Warlock of Disaster (Legendary) (Refinement 10) ] ]

[ Arcane Wisdom Earrings (Legendary) (Refinement 5) ]

[ Mana Ring (Ordinary) x2]

(How depressing...)

It was my inventory after selling everything I had to level up to level 120. I literally only had that, plus some unimportant clothes.

"Hmmm, do I still have it?", I said quizzically when I saw a certain item that I shouldn't have in my inventory....

[ Chaos Bearer's Staff (Semi-Mythical) (Refinement 10) ]

(I have to return it when I get out of here, I don't want to get in trouble with crazy warlock).

I already owed that guy too much.

But it didn't take me long to notice a little problem.

"Where is the main interface?"

1 hour later...

"It's gone..."

No matter what I did, the main interface, the one where you adjust everything related to the game and where the exit button was, was not appearing.

It was at that moment that things I had completely ignored took relevance in my mind.

The pain of the fall, the sensation of the air, and finally:

The memories of that dream.

"Don't tell me I crossed over!", I cried out in alarm.

So great was the shock I received, that I went through all the stages of grief.

Denial:

"That's impossible, let's see, the last thing I remember was..."

Seeing those terrifying ruby eyes of that Npc and a light....

"No, no, no, no, impossible!!!"

Wrath:

"SPECTRE!!!, DAMN BASTARD!!!, BECAUSE OF YOU I'M IN THIS DAMN HELL!!!", it was a childish thought, but anger is capable of clouding your judgment....

As a game, Aerial Chronicles is incredibly good, so much so that it deserves every award it has won since the time of its release.

But if you tell me you want to live in this game, the answer is no, definitely not.

Especially in the final stages, most players have traumas with those damn bosses.

"HOW THE FUCK AM I GOING TO KILL THAT THING!!!!!"

I'm talking about the final boss Adelina, a practically immortal boss, where your only mission is to wait for it to get bored and magically go away.

Bargaining:

"Maybe if I go to sleep... yeah... this is definitely a dream."

(God, tell me that's not true...please!!!!).

30 minutes later.

"Oh..."

I woke up still in the game.

Depression:

*sob *sob *sob *sob *sob.

"Wow, no way!", I cried so hard my eyes swelled up....

*sob *sob *sob

Acceptance:

* sobbing

"At least I'm Adelina and not just any random," I said to myself, trying to pull myself together.

If you think about it, if I don't do something stupid, the world is practically mine.

(The problem is that I remember almost nothing of the story...).

I never had the interest to go back to the story mode, not after the final boss brutally killed me 5 times in a row....

(I must use my brain to the max or I'll die miserably or worse...).

In this game, there are fates far worse than death, fates so strong that you would prefer a painful death rather than continue living in those conditions.

"Although... being Adelina, things shouldn't be so bad..."

Adelina Sherden, the most beautiful and talented female character in the game, undisputed first place champion in almost every beauty contest the players did.

She was only beaten once, and you could say it was unfair....

I was filled with optimistic thoughts, strategies, and methods I could use to overcome the adversities of this world.

(I will use my vague memories to guide me).

I clenched my fist and said:

"I will not give up!"

---

With renewed determination, I headed to the small dressing table to spruce up my appearance.

My bright pink hair falls in soft, shoulder-length waves, attracting attention with its vibrant, playful hue.

(I'm so beautiful, aren't I?) I thought to myself.

My blue eyes sparkle with a sparkling light, reflecting the curiosity and joy that the original Adelina harbored. The delicately sculpted features of my face glow with an expression full of vivacity and tenderness.

The rosy cheeks highlight my vitality, and my gaze reflects the playful sparkle of childhood. Innocence dances in my eyes, but there is also a glint of slyness, slightly revealing my inner self.

"Even after I've cried so much, my beauty hasn't gone away at any point," I murmur absently.

If someone were here, they might think I'm very narcissistic, but the reality is that Adelina is almost incapable of losing her natural beauty no matter what state she's in.

(I should watch out for those old men and those stalkers) I thought, remembering some of the most common enemies in the story mode.

"Let's see... What's up today?", I thoughtfully expressed while combing my long pink hair.

(I don't quite remember...)

I put my hands on my head and closed my eyes, clearing my mind. This was my habit when I forgot something important.

(Today... today... today... today... Ah, yes!), After a few minutes, a vague memory loomed....

"Today Adelina's parents give you a summary of the general situation of the kingdom and the importance of choosing a good husband..."

Aerial Chronicles is set in a medieval fantasy, so arranged marriages are not uncommon, especially between enemies.

Today's topic is how my mother is fervently seeking a husband for me; that woman wants to take advantage of my beauty and sell me to the richest noble she can find.

(Come to think of it... that dream...), made me feel sorry for the original Adelina.

--

After reflecting on my strategy, I decided to leave my room and explore the house, or rather, the mansion.

*squeak.

(I must grease this fucking door).

It was only going out into the hallway when....

"You probably hit your head, my son," a woman with dark brown hair and hazel eyes said that while walking and hugging a child....

"I'm fine, mother, really."

My eyes like saucers widened as I took a deeper look at the child.

Light brown hair, intense green eyes, but most importantly?

(Did she call him son? This guy... Is he Adam?)

Adam, the male protagonist, basically someone just as powerful and relevant as me.

(Will he be just like me?)

I felt a bit of relief, but in the end it's just a guess.

(I should confirm it first before revealing myself).

At some point, the woman rested her eyes on me and said.

"Adelina, just in time, bring a bucket of water and take him to the dining room, your poor brother hit his head very hard", she said with a serious and a little bit.... Dismissive?

(What do you think I am, your servant?)

I couldn't help but roll my eyes, especially when a young maid accompanied her right behind her.

"Adelina?" the bitch insisted...I mean, my "mother."

"I understand, mother," I said respectfully, and agreed to head to the kitchen to fetch water.

(It's not in my best interest to disobey her...not yet).

Curiously, as I passed Adam, I heard a murmur.

- She's the incestuous sister, great....

An almost imperceptible murmur, but who was I?

(Incestuous?!?!)

Adelina Sherden, someone with more than outstanding senses.

---

I guess I'm paranoid.

After pondering for a while as I went about my business of fetching water, I thought that maybe that mumbling was just my head misinterpreting her words.

"Excuse me...", I said before entering the dining room.

What I saw was...

A very large dining room, the walls lined with portraits of who knows who. On the ceiling was a large crystal lamp and the dining room was decorated with beautiful chandeliers.

(Certainly a noble family...)

And that my father is only a baron.

Sitting in the dining room was Adam, as he made a stupid face and admired his surroundings.

(Well, here we go, I think it will be better to pretend not to know anything, get information out of him and, if appropriate, reveal myself.)

I know more than anyone how important it is to get allies in this world.

"Brother, I brought your water, are you better now?", I said in a worried tone.

*stupid look.

But he just stared at me....

(Hey... this is awkward, don't you know how to pretend or something?)

Certainly, Adelina is very beautiful, but it's very rude to look and not respond.

It's like when a man looks at your breasts... Do you really think we don't notice?

"Y... Mom, where is she?", trying to break the spell on Adam, I asked again, this time in a slightly loud voice.

"Oh, Mom went to get a.... Healer wizard?" he said in confusion.

(Healing wizard?)

"A priest?", I asked a little confused.

(Certainly, there are wizards who heal, especially those who use the life element, but it's not very practical to bring one for a simple bump on the head.)

"Yeah, so she said," he nodded.

(I don't think he's like me...), I got a little depressed, as it was common knowledge in Aerial Chronicles that healers were mostly priests.

But I didn't give up and started a conversation with him to get information out of him....

5 minutes later...

I found a pattern in his answers.

Great

Really?

I'm sorry

I like it too.

That's too bad.

I literally used only those 5 answers depending on the situation.

What was the meaning of this?

He wasn't really paying attention to me.

(Is this guy a scumbag, or is it my imagination?).

I've been on a few dates and I've also seen some womanizers use these types of responses just to fuck girls.

Sure, you have to be a little more attentive to spot the pattern, but for someone like me, spotting these kinds of assholes is simple.

(Let's push a little harder...).

"Hey bro, have you seen a TV?", it was an aggressive question, but I had no choice, my patience was running out.

"TV!!!! Are there TV's in this world?" he said in surprise.

(Bingo.)

And he immediately mumbled something....

- Will there be anything like Netflix in this world?

I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"Sis, where are the TVs?" he asked me with a big grin.

"In a book, Aerial Chronicles, have you read it?", I replied and immediately threw out the name of the game we're in.

(It's very risky, but having Adam as an allay is the best choice I can make.)

"Oh, in a book... no, I haven't read it," his obviously disappointed response confused me.

Just that, shouldn't you be more alarmed or surprised than with TV?

(Strange...)

"Hey, can I borrow that book?"

"I borrowed it and already returned it..."

"Too bad."

And immediately another conversation started, where I tried to get more information out of him.

---

(Ok, I'm out of patience, I'm out of here).

"This child has nothing, he will be fine, just give him some rest," said the priest attending to Adam.

"I will retire mother", I said respectfully to my "mother", who was very attentive to Adam's condition.

"Mother I'm fine, really," in turn Adam told her he was fine.

"What a relief then, mom would be sad if something really bad happened to you my son.", with a very motherly tone she caressed and hugged Adam's head to her breasts.

Needless to say what a stupid face he had on.....

"Adelina, you must stay, someone very important is coming to have lunch with us.", unlike with Adam, my "mother" spoke to me in a very strict tone.

I had no choice but to stay in the dining room and wait for "our guests".

It wasn't too bad, as I learned certain fundamental things.

The most essential being that we were currently in the capital of the Celestia Kingdom, plus today was the 10th birthday of the second princess Elara.

(Adam's plot starts today, doesn't it?)

I don't know much about Adam's plot, but I do remember that his beginning was very controversial, as he let us hint that r-18 things happened at that party.

(Mine... Tomorrow? The day after tomorrow?)

Well, you know the plot has already started when my mother brings some rich greasy nobleman to marry me.

(I just have to get the hell out of here, and choose between going to a dungeon or trying to find a male target).

The latter is the better idea, risk my life? Sorry, I don't think I can resurrect, plus I might need some training to get used to this body.

(Especially now that I can't use magic...).

--

(This is awkward... very awkward).

Twenty minutes after my mother's announcement, the visitors arrived.

The first was a woman with dark orange hair.

Her hair flows with a kind of untamed charm, as if she carries a piece of the sunset with her in every strand.

Her gaze is more than a little breathtaking, those hazel eyes that seem to see further than most of us can. There's something sly in her expression, as if she's always one step ahead.

Her lips, painted with a subtle hint of color, make you wonder what secrets they hide. Don't be fooled by that delicate appearance; there's a spark of intelligence and mischief in her gaze that reveals she's not someone you can underestimate.

And most importantly.

She has a narrow waist, delicate shoulders and a generally balanced figure. The skin is healthy, and the posture is firm and confident.

(You say you have a daughter, with a body like that?)

I am quite amazed at the countless applications of magic in this world.

Countess Steele, Rubiletta Steele, daughter of a merchant family, so she has no noble surname and thus bears her husband's....

It is said that in her prime she was the 3rd most beautiful woman in the kingdom and although some marquises and even dukes wanted her as a concubine, she chose to become the wife of the noble house Steele.

Her reason, she judged that Steele County was the one with the best future economic trajectory.

And she was not wrong, for indeed, with her policies and skills of a merchant's daughter, Steele County became very prosperous and wealthy.

So rich, that even a famous noble house like the Stromcrest, decided to join ties with them. Something to which she happily agreed, for the fact that who would refuse the military power of the Stromcrest?

In the plot... her role is ambiguous, but you could summarize it as:

(A neutral poisonous bitch).

If there are benefits, she'll happily help you, if there aren't, she'll simply ignore you, and in some cases she might even help your enemies.

And the girl...

Orange hair a little lighter than the woman's, long and curly, as well as beautiful light green eyes.

Her eyes, bright and expressive, especially when they fixed on Adam.

Valeria Steele, one of the most beloved female characters in the Aerial Chronicles community.

She in Adam's story is a heroine, as well as one of the biggest pillars when it comes to resources.

She's "kind", patient, plus she's not jealous of other heroines, and her talent is by no means negligible.

But the truth is that most of those idiots who love her so much have not played Adelina's story, where she shows the other side of her personality.

Unlike her mother, she is the most venomous bitch you will ever see in this world.

She in Adelina's story hates you just for existing, simply because of that, and she will not hesitate to choose any method to fuck you.

What's worse, she's an expert manipulator.

Kylo Stromcrest, Gregori Ignis, and even an incredibly old and ugly Imperial Duke were her collaborators.

By the way...

(Why are you looking at me like that?)

Unlike the few times I remember, she was looking at me in a strange way, as if I shouldn't be here....

And not only her, her mother also throws me looks every 5 minutes.

--

(Oh, I remember! Isn't this bitch my half-sister?)