Chapter 11: A Friend

[Adelaide's Point of View]

I am currently in the village where ordinary people or better known as 'commoners' lives. My mom told me to choose a sword that I would use to sparring with her so I came here to buy some.

I should just rely on other people to buy a sword for me but I prefer that I am the one who should choose the sword I will use. So I disguised myself as a commoner and dressed normally. I rode the carriage and later on get off at 'Oreta City. This city is the closest commoner city to the mansion.

Oreta City is also the best known of all the cities throughout Laczero Empire. There are many shops and stalls to be found here, it is also often visited by aristocrats to shop and take a walk.

As I got out of the carriage I looked around the city. 

It's been a while since I got here.

I smile as I feel nostalgic about this place and it stays the same. This is my dating place with Alexis and.. this is where I got executed with him.

Argh, I should've think about it right now! My purpose here was to buy my sword!

As I walked I could not help but wander my eyes at every shop around me. There are bakeries, various dress stores, coffee shops and more.

Because I was in disguise, I do not standout from the commoners but the problem is the color of my hair. Blonde hair is rare in this country, it is because I inherit the color of my hair from my mom and my mom is from another country.

In a few moments I reached an Armor shop next door. I peeked inside the shop and was amazed at how well the swords were made there. I immediately opened the door. The store keeper noticed me and immediately spoke.

"This place is not a toy shop young lady," he grunted and exhaled smoke from his cigarette.

"No problem, I'm going to buy a sword," I replied with a smile.

This old dude is insulting me!

"Tsk, buy whatever you want. I already warned you," he uttered.

Whatever..

I looked closely at the swords arranged there. There are thick blades, there are thin ones.

Hmmm, I don't know what kind of sword did my Wind Sword strike has but I think it has a slimmer blade.

"Mister, do you sell a sword that is slimmer than the blades of the other swords here? " I asked.

He exhaled the smoke of his cigarette before answering me.

"You mean a katana?" He answered.

"Katana?" I asked in confusion.

He stood up from his seat and then walk to the corner part of the store.

"Katana is a sword from the East. Their blade is slimmer than an average sword but much sharper."

From a rectangular box, he handed out a slim bladed sword and present it to me.

"It is a sword basically used in assassinating people, are you interested young lad---"

He stopped from asking when he saw my eyes sparkling. And I was obviously excited to use that sword.

Man, it's really beautiful! I want it! I WANT IT!

"I doubt you have the money to buy this. You know, katana is much more valuable than a normal sword---"

He stopped talking when I dropped a bag full of cers in his glass table. It costs 100,000 cers in there, I doubt this old dude will gonna talk again when he see it. And without a word, he packed out the katana nicely.

"Please come again!" He said while waving his arms while I'm leaving his store.

Gosh, this sword also have a scarlet gem in the handle. Perfect for my red eyes!

In my great happiness, I hummed while happily walking. Just by looking at this sword ay get overly excited! I can't wait to show it with my mom.

Suddenly, I stopped walking when I noticed that my direction suddenly changed and I ended up in a dark hallway.

Did I get here earlier? I can't remember that I've been into this place.

Don't tell me...

This is a space from a Genra user!

My heart starts to pound loudly because I was scared. I've never been entered a space before. I started to wander my eyes quickly to find who's the one behind this.

"Are you having trouble handling that sword, young lady?"

I quickly turned my back when I heard suddenly a man spoke behind me. He smiled and seemed interested in taking my sword. I hugged my sword tightly and looked at him seriously. I was surprised because he had another one with him, no, there's three of them!

"I can handle that for you young lady," said the man.

"That sword looks so precious, would you mind giving it to me?"  Said the muscular man and he seemed to be the boss controlling this space.

He reached out his hand as if he was asking  it from me.

"Never!" I insisted.

"I'm being nice here, if you're still going to be stubborn, I will kill you." His voice convinced me that he's threatening me.

"I will count, in the count of three and you still didn't give the sword. I'll kill you. One..."

I looked at the sword and I just can't give it. I'm not worrying about the price and the money that I spend in this sword but I think this sword is the only sword that is suitable for me. I can't let them have it.

"Two..."

I'm still not moving and he seems to be pretty angry about it. I have no choice but to fight them before they catch me. That's right, I'll use my Wind Sword strike to them even though if it's not perfect. I'll use it as a meant to distract them while I'm running away.

"One.. Time's up!" He exclaimed and his two companions immediately rushed in and they were holding swords.

Now is my chance!

"Wind Sword strike!" I chanted and quickly run away.

The space must be an illusion but I'm still in the city! I can run out of it. I ran as fast as I can but my feet stops to run when I saw something...

I saw myself in a stage wherein Alexis is now beheading me. My body immediately become paralyzed. My head falls out to the stage and it rolled into my feet. I spit blood because of to much mental pain.

My nightmare.... my biggest regrets.. Why is it all appearing to me?

"Got you"

The scenery of my execution is gone and two guys suddenly appears and holds both of my arms so I slipped the sword in my hand. The state of shock completely paralyzed me and I was unable to defend myself.

Then appeared the face of my father who is disgusted with my face and whole existence...

My mother who died because if mental illness...

Lina who died because if torture...

And Alexis whole killed me....

They are...

"Let me go.." I mumbled.

.... my biggest regrets..

"Ooh, you got some nerve in you young lady. Is it because of your power that cuts the sword of my comrades?" He suddenly held my chin up.

"She should be a wizard, we can sell her as a slave."

"That's right, great idea. Just like hitting two birds with one stone."

I can't really hear what they were saying but my mind was still all blank. My nightmares are crawling upon even in the dept ofmy bones and is hunting me.

Someone please help me....

"Look, there's a golden necklace in her!"

"Let me see---woah it's real deal!"

"We're rich now haha!"

.....

Just a blink of an eye, the place becomes lighter. It seems that I've been brought back to the original place. What just happened?

"Are you okay?"

I looked up and saw the young boy with dark hair and blue eyes from the palace, offering his hands to me. I gush of wind passed and I can't stopped looking at him.

'What a beautiful creation,' I said to myself.

Later, I noticed that I was sitting in the dirty ground and saw those three guys' body laying on the ground with a three people had take care of them.

Right, I was just been saved. Maybe I was detached from myself after that genra magic. Now... I can suddenly feel my emotions.

I didn't reached his hands but my body suddenly hugs him and I don't why I cried loudly while in his arms.

It is probably the most embarrassing moment in my life but it feel nice.

"It must've been hurt a lot.. Cry more if you want." He said while patting my back.

I was shocked when he said that words. I'm glad that he didn't take my actions as offensive.

"Kiaran, we already finished dealing with those guys." I heard someone said it from behind

"Then it's good," he replied.

So his name is Kiaran. I think he's a commoner based on his clothes and how he interact. But what was he doing in palace that day? Was he a knight's son?

When I already calmed myself, I quickly release my embrace to Kiaran and start to fell embarrassed.

Gosh, Adel. Why did you do that!

By looking at me, he started to laugh and everyone is surprised when he laughed.

"Is it your first time hugging a young man?" He asked while laughing.

"Y-Yeah.. " I said while blushing.

In this second life, it was my first time hugging a man! I never imagined myself to hug the devils(Neron and Arthur), and Satan(father) and that incubus(Alexis).

Just thinking of it makes me puke.

"Should I be responsible for it? I'm willing to marry you," he said while attempting to kiss my hands.

H-How can he joke something like that in front of me and other kids? It's embarrassing!

"Ma-Marry you face!" I unexpectedly raised my voice and pushed him away from me.

Because of what I did he laughed even louder.

I don't really get him! Still, I don't know his motives, but I can tell that he's a sincere person.

"From now on, protect the necklace that I give to you. It's my mother's memento, you idiot!" He reprimanded.

I chuckled nervously and scratch my head.

Yes, I should take care of this necklace more.

"Alright, alright..." I replied.

"This day is really surprising, I didn't think that I'll going to meet you here. But I think it is will be the very last day we will met as a kids. We'll see each other again soon."

I nodded and him and smiled. I wanted to know him more but it seems like we're both walking in a different paths that can hinder our growth if we choose to be together. I can sense that he's ambitious like me, but I seek revenge, not glory. I must...

I must destroy Lacsena.

"But before I leave, my name is Kiaran." He said with a smile

"Adel.. My name is Adel" I answered him back and took a bow.

The wind gushed in between us while we are staring at each other.

"Let's go Kiaran." A young man pat his shoulder and signaling him to fall back.

One of the young man approach me with the sword and gave the sword to me.

"I don't know why Kiaran is close to you but I've never seen him laugh or even talk like that. Thank you miss, I've witness a one-if-a-kind-scene," He chuckled

What does he mean?

Kiaran and the others waved their hands to me and left me. After they left, my carriage suddenly appeared in front of me and take me back to the mansion.