NOBLE LADY

"Then why are you in the forest all alone?" I ask 

The 10-year-old boy takes hold of my hand, I can feel his small fingers intertwine with mine. His grip is firm, filled with determination and excitement. With a gentle tug, he urges me to follow him, and I willingly oblige, allowing him to lead the way.

"Because I'm gathering a medicine plant that the old man commands me to find" He stated without looking at me

"So, you must live near the forest," I assumed 

"No, we just stopping here for some business, we are a merchant traveling from town to town," he said

"Oh...I see." I said.

If he's a merchant, there is a chance that they go to the City of Tulip. I can go with them until I get there. I have no means of living, there's a chance that I will starve and die. Because I hold no power and I am just a small kid.

"Ah... right. if you have nowhere to go. I can help you" he said, as if he could read my mind.

"Thank you..." Someday I'll repay his kindness. 

~~~~~~~~~A moment later~~~~~~~~~~

Suddenly, the dense foliage begins to thin, and we emerge from the forest into a breathtaking sight. Before us lies the bustling city of Eudaimonia, a vibrant tapestry of colors, sounds, and people.

The energy in the air is palpable, and I can't help but be captivated by the lively atmosphere. As we walk hand in hand through the city, I feel a sense of connection both to the boy and to the vibrant world around us. The city pulses with life, and I am swept up in its rhythm. The people we pass by offer warm smiles and friendly greetings, making me feel like I belong. I see the variety of goods, The scent of freshly baked wafted from the stalls, the sweet fragrance of ripe fruits, and the earthy aroma of vegetables.

*growl*

Was that my stomach?

I'm not gonna lie, I'm hungry

I look at the kid and he's seriously walking, with me being dragged away by him

Now that I think about it.

I didn't ask for his name and he didn't get mine.

"Uhm… you helped me and now you're going to provide me home, but I do not even believe I got the chance to ask your name," I said. as we continued walking. I'm still hunting for the meals I see since I'm starving.

He stops walking and looks at me solemnly. "Oh right. I didn't introduce myself I am, Daniel. and you?" he asked

"My name is Yule Mc-" I cover my mouth and cut myself for claiming to be Yule McGregor! Captain of the Holy Archmage Knights? He'd think I was kidding and insane. but before I begin speaking again

I saw his eyes flowing with admiration and excitement. huh?

"Yule!?" he shouted and that made everyone look at us

But before I take back what name I said

"Your name is the same as my hero. Yule! Yule McGregor! she's our savior and I look up to her. I wanted to be like her!" he said full of sincerity and excitement.

I was so moved that this kid looked up to me. well, myself before I was reincarnated.

"11 years have passed since she fought that demon. damn, he! He's the rea-- " I cut what he's saying because I was like

"What?! 11 years ago!?" I shouted. what the heck? 11 years have passed? and 11 years since I died?

What should I do?

I can't be recognized by them.

"Yes. What are you? Were you just born yesterday? everyone knows that." he said. I'm in shock I can't seem to move my mouth.

"It seems like only yesterday..." I mumbled to myself

What happened in those 11 years?

"I'm sure you don't know that King Nicolas himself, dedicated a university to Yule McGregor. and it was the HAK who managed it and taught the people gifted with mana and those who have talents and potential. no matter what is your status. someday! I'll go to that university." he said full of excitement

I was like dumbfounded

I can't...

I don't know what to say.

"...And Captain Elijah is the new Captain of HAK. He was appointed on the first day the university opened. isn't he cool? he is my second hero. he looks really strong! someday I want to duel him!" he said. I can't seem to pay attention to what he's saying.

"Yeah..." that's the only thing I said

Right. I am no longer Yule McGregor

Maybe I got reincarnated because God has given me a chance to live peacefully. a life with no regret.

So, there's no point if I meet my squad. It's no use to get involved with them.

But I am happy that they will handle the things when I'm gone.

I'm happy for them.

Tears fell without realizing it.

"What's wrong?" he asks me.

"I'm just happy. tell me more about them.'' I said while wiping my tears

He smiled and told me more about what happened in the past 11 years

I ask him, how he knows all of it. because he was just 10 years old and told me that it was his old man who told him all about what he told me.

He told me that Eli is doing great at maintaining the university and for all I can say. it was mine. it was my dream to have that university. to be able to help people, protect themselves, and further improve the security of the Kingdom.

Eli remembered what I told him before and now he's achieving it for me.

Annah is expanding her research about healing magic. she wants to heal diseases and curses like in my case. he also teaches in the university to teach all the students who have healing magic like her. That goes the same for Jack he leads the army of knights in training so that we can defend the Kingdom in the future and Leo is an instructor at the university. I'm happy all things are going well for all of them. Daniel is quite knowledgeable I think he can establish an information guild at the age of 10.

I want to meet them.

Not as Yule McGregor.

But my new self. now that I think about it. I need to change my name

*growl* *growl*

But before that, I need to eat.

I look at the fruits in front of us. I don't have any penny to buy some food and I'm quite shy asking for Daniel. I almost drool looking at the fruits while rubbing my tummy. I'm hungry...famished

"Here," he said and passed me an apple. maybe he notices that I am looking at the fruits or he really can read minds?

"Thank you..." is all I can say. again and again.

"Yule...let's go. The old man must be angry by now," he said and held my hand again while walking while I was eating the apple he gave me.

"It's sweet," I mumbled to myself.

"My name is not Yule..." I said to him and he looked back at me

"What? I thought you--" he said out of confusion and I cut him.

"Call me ad--" I didn't finish what I was saying because

"Milady! We've been looking for you!" she was the one who cut what I was saying and pulled me causing me to drop the apple! I only had a bite and now it's dirty.

"Sorry? you must have mistaken me for someone" I awkwardly said and picked up the apple. I brushed off the dirt and was about to take a bite.

"No, lady Adelle. I'm not mistaken. you've been missing for 2 days. Marquess Roman is worried and wants to find you immediately!" my eyes widen because of what she's saying

"Sorry miss, I don't know you," I said languidly and removed her hand from me but she immediately held me again and pulled me causing me to drop the apple again. I just want to eat peacefully.

"Adelle!!!" I heard a man shout as he walked towards us and immediately hugged me tight

"I...I can't breathe.." I said languidly, Who's this man?

"We've been looking for you! Where have you been? we were worried sick--" I cut him

"I'm sorry, you have mistaken me for someone else, like this miss," I said and pointed at the miss earlier

"Milady? you don't remember me? I am your servant" she explained and kneeled before me.

"This is my fault, Milady! if I had only looked out for you more closely, you wouldn't have lost" she said and started crying

"My sweet daughter, don't you remember me?" he asks with such sincerity in his eyes.

"I'm your father!" what he said startled me.

What should I do?