My hands are tied with a rope. Two royal guards are escorting me. In front of me is waiting my death. This is the gift from the man whom I loved for ten years. The Emperor of Vascotine, Lennox De O’brien. Yes, today is my public execution. And my crime is trying to assassinate a royal family member.
The place where I'll be executed is cold and dirty. A big crowded place. Where the whole country will be watching me and gossip loudly as possible. As the two guards escorting me in front of the guillotine,the large crowd started shouting, "Look!!! The witch is here!." "Kill her", "kill her". The large crowd started throwing stones and cursing me for being vicious and evil. But I don't care these things. I was looking for the man who gifted me such a precious gift.
As I looked at the outside castle. A man cold but charming was seating in the dazzling seat of the emperor's. Eyes as golden as gold which is the proof for being a royal, and hair is as silver as the silver lining of the clouds. A fair complexion, which is pure white. A tall and handsome young man of every noble lady's dream. He's looking at me in a cold gaze with a cold smile,as he's enjoying the scenery. Those cold gazes are quite unfamiliar because once they were filled with warmth and love.
Beside the Emperor she is seating quite comfortably. She is none other than Ashley Val Ashleigh. She is the emperors childhood sweetheart. The girl who I was replacing.Eyes green as emerald and black hair as the night full of starts,fair and beautiful. She is seating on the empress's seat. Watching me being pitiful. She's enjoying the scenery as much as she can. Trying to hide her laughter.
"Huh, how laughable!!". Is what I was thinking. As they placed my head in the guillotine. I laughted. Laughted my last laugh. "hah,haah,haaah,ha". I told the cold emperor. "If there is a God, and watching your vicious deeds. If there is a second chance I will take revenge for house Lancaster". After saying those words everything went blank in front of my eyes.
"It's warm". "Where am I?" "Ah, I want to stay here forever".
It's pitch black.There's no light. A warm and gentle feeling. It's making me feel safe. "Why can't I open my eyes?". "Huh, where's that light coming from?". Suddenly a light from nowhere showed up. There's a crying voice as soon as I woke up. "Huh! I'm crying? Why am I crying?". "Congratulations, Duchess you've given birth to a sweet little girl". "How's my daughter?". "Don't worry Duchess! She is healthy and fine." "Wait, what the hell is going on? Why I'm so small? and who's the woman carring me?".The woman carried me away and gave me to someone. When I again opend my eyes, I was shocked. My father, he was carrying me with his warm hands. After seeing my father I started crying. I cried of joy. I missed him so much.
"Honey, why are you scaring our daughter?"
When I looked towards where the way the familiar voice was coming from. I saw my mother. My mother, who loved me dearly sacrificed her life for the sake of her daughter. The unworthy daughter was me. After seeing her again, I cried even harder. My father hurriedly took me to my mother. My mother embraced me. I fall asleep in her warm embrace.
"My sweet daughter!! sleep tight! you're your father's precious daughter.Edith Van Lancaster"
...After few days, I'm able to understand that I've been reborn as a baby again. The God is indeed merciful. This time I'll protect my family from the crown prince. I'll protect my family....
...'The Empire Vascotine'...
The powerful empire of the east. Blessed with both power and magic.Where the people make contact with the spirits of nature.And also the Imperial family, the family which is blessed by the God. The only bloodline which is blessed by God himself.
Thou, they can make contact with the spirits. They can't defeat those with enormous amount of mana, who can make contact with the six spirits.
...'The House Lancaster'...
The most powerful family after the Imperial Family. The Lancaster family holds enormous amount of mana, and has the ability to make contact with the six spirits. While an average person, even the royal family can only make contact with two spirits ,the descendents of Lancasters can make contact with six spirits.
"Huh, I can remember everything from my previous life"
"Looks like my soul is still 18 years old"
"It's true that I've became a baby, it's been a week but I'm still not used to it".
"The young lady hasn't cried since then! Do you think something happened to milady?"
"The maid took care of me as usual! But I don't know why are they looking so worried! is it my fault that I've never cried since I was born?, How can a 18 years old child cry just like that? Should I just cry to make them feel that I'm normal?"
"Ahh, forget it, it's no use, first I have to do something about my situation. I really can't get used to this body. I have to do something there's no much time."
"The scems of the crown princ will start after my coming of age ceremony."
Suddenly, someone smacked the door and came in hurriedly. Looking from afar, it's a small boy." As he came near me, I suddenly recognized he is my older brother. Blonde hair as the same as me, the those ruby eyes are the same as before.
My brother leaned onto the cradle and smiled brightly. And said, "So, you're my little sister! "
The smile on his face was as innocent as the smile of an angel. He kissed my cheeks and said proudly, "You're so cute just like me."
"Seriously, I didn't know my brother was like that"
"But I'm still happy to see him"
In my previous life I was never close to my Brother. I regretted it after. But now I won't miss this chance.
I smiled towards my brother. As, a gift of the love he showed me.
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"My little sister, looks like you understand that I'm your brother, don't worry I'll always protect you".
He said those words with pride. Only I know those words weren't just empty words. He did tried to protect me.
"Young master, you again snucked out from the class. Young Master, where are you!!"
"I totally forgot about the Butler!! Sister I've to go now. I'll meet you later."
My brother still as the same as ever, he's now three years old. But this habit will remain the same.
My Brother was killed in my previous life. I didn't know back then it was one of the Crown Prience's scems. I have to be careful.
I have to think about it deeply.
...'Five Months Later'...
It's been five months, since I've been reborn. I've made many progress, I now can flip over and move my hands as much as possible. in the meantime, my brother learned how to hold babies and now when ever he comes. He doesn't let me go. He is always in a carefree mood. A cheerful person. He was truly a loving person. He made his contact with six spirits when he was only five years old. Usually, it take seven years to learn and make a contact. My brother was truly exceptional.
'I truly admire him'
Now that I think about it. I also have enormous amount of mana. As any other Lancaster. But I was not interested in magic. Since, the Crown princ told me its useless.
I really regret it all! - 'How can I love a scumbag like him?'
First I have to start studying about magic. So, that I can become as powerful as my brother, to protect my family.
Come to think of it, the crown prince is the same age my brothers. It means he's still known as the first prince. Because the seat of the crown prince is still empty.
There are still the Second prince and the Third prince.Although the third prince was not interested in politics,he was used by the first prince as a toy. The third princ used to do as the first prince told him. But I didn't know why.
And the next is the second prince. He was capable enough to become the crown prince. Not only capable, he was more capable and genius than the first prince. He was also favored by the Emperor. I didn't know much about him,but the emperor suddenly stopped giving him any kind of attention. And he was exiled into the cold palace.
The Second Prince Austin De O’brien. I've never meet him in my previous life.
But he helped me a lot back then. I didn't get the chance to thank him. He used to send me letters to be aware of the first prince. But I never listened to him, I always thought he was just jealous of his brother. I didn't even know know he tried his best to protect my family.
...'I'm truly thankful and blessed'...
..."I'll truly repay your kindness"...
...'Time flew by like wind'...
Twelve months passed away by a wimp. These days I'm trying so hard to speak.
'But! damn! why this is so hard?'
Nobody understands what I want to say, whenever I want to say something. Only a weird noise comes out from my mouth. And the weird noise is.
"Bawaha bawa wa wa"
Why is life so hard?
No, I've to get it together. I should put the speaking practice a rest. The most important thing is now sleeping. <(^^)>
I've been practicing for so long, and now I'm very sleepy. I should now get a good rest. <(-_-)zzz>
"She's trying so hard to speak"(The Head maid)
'Yes, she is. I'm so happy that I'm able to serve young lady.'(Maid Lura)
Haa, it's already noon?, well I guess, I'm good in sleeping too much. Will I get fat at this rate <(*_*)> I don't think so.
"Young lady, you're awake? let me take you to meet your mother, it's already time for your meal."(maid Lura)
Oh, it's Lura. It's been a while, I've seen her. She's always caring as before.
She took gently in arm, and started going downstairs where my mother was setting. Now, that I think about it she's meeting a guest. They are very lively.
'Duchess Julia you haven't changed at all. You are same as ever.'
The voice,when I heard it, I looked towards the guest. A 30 years old lady, she's none other than Countess Monica. When I saw her once again after my reborn. A vivid memory showed up in my mind.
'Please, countess save my mother. It's she your friend. Please, save her I beg you'
I was kneeling in front of her. Clenching onto her gown, and the one thing she said was,
'You dirty thing!! How dare you? Do you know how much this dress is worth? You can even worth such a dress!'
She brushed me off, and kicked me hard. She started to wipe her dress where I clenched onto.
That day I stood in front of the counts mansion, until I got sick under the scorching heat of the sun. She never came out. At that moment I understood the laws of the high society. I hate her, I hate her for being my mothers closest friend. A untrustworthy friend.
When Laura handed me over to my mother, she gently took me and started stroking my head. I felt calmer, all my anger flew away.
The countess was overjoyed after seeing me. She wanted to hold me.
'Oh, my what a sweet child. I want to hold her once, won't you let me hold her?' (Countess Monica)
'Sure why not !'(Duchess Julia)
Mother what are you saying? I don't want her to hold me!!!
When countess tried to carry me. I started crying, I was crying harder.
'I think she's hungry! she just woke up!! I'm sorry I've to feed her!'
'It's okay I'll take my leave!'<(•_•)''> (Countess Monica)
Yes, leave. I don't want want to see you. In this life time I'll get back at you, buaha hah ha
'TO think that you'll cry like that!! well that's a surprise! it was as if you wanted her to go away'(Duchess Julia)
Now, I also have to think a way, so that mother stays away from the countess. When I was 11 years old, mother invested a huge amount of money in a boutique that the countess introduced us. But it was a waste. The boutique didn't go well, and we lost a huge amount of money. From now on I also have to take care of our family finances. Thou, we are reach, but we'll eventually lost all of our money if we invest our money in those businesses that will bankrupt. I'll not let that happen again. Not in this life time.
After that my brother came to meet me and played with me until I fall asleep. She gently stroked me, and put me into to cradle.
...'Mia, why are you alone!! come!' ...
The little boy moved forward his right hand.
...'Come! let's go?'...
'Who are you?' I didn't know who that boy was. But I wanted to hold onto his hand. I never wanted to let go. I was desperate to hold his hands, as if I'll disappear it I let him go. He was like a star shining brightly.
I woke up early. I had a long dream for the first time. If it was about my past life I wouldn't be surprised. But I saw some memories that weren't mine. I saw very unusual things. Ah I can't remember. Let's forget about it. It's about time Laura will come into my room.
Today passed away as usual. I ate, sleep and made strategies about future. There weren't any unusualutilities. But something seems off. I couldn't tell what's going on, but judging by Lauras expression, I assumed something bad has happened.
I was worried, thinking about Lauras face. That expression. I wonder what's going on. I can't even walk. I have to stay in this cradle and wait for news.
Suddenly I heard noises from outside. The maids were gossiping very loudly.
'Is the Duke seriously injured?'
'I heard that he can't even get up from his bed, I'm really worried.'
Two days passed away but father is still bedridden. The maids of the mansion are worried sick. But I know father will wake up, but he'll suffer a lot. I heard it all from my mother when I was six, at that time I was curious about the scar. That's why the memory is still fresh.
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