Rebirth-2

Now that I think about it, is my swordsmanship skills still okay? After my mana was stolen from me, I honed my swordsmanship skills but still didn't get neither recognition nor affection. I hope I can still use a sword this time. Just thinking about the past makes me...

I sighed. "There's use in dwelling in the past. All I need to do is get ready for the new past that will be in the future."

I shook my head then started. First off, I tried to sense mana. Of course it wasn't easy. Though it'll be much easier if I have a mana stone with me... But I have no time to buy that! I successfully sensed mana without the help of a mana stone in the past anyway! A few minutes have already passed but I can't sense even a tiny speck of mana.

"Urgh! This isn't gonna work!" I grumbled as I lay back down.

It's hard... Really hard! You may think that I'm not patient but I need to form my mana core fast! Though I don't know if that's possible since it took me a whole year to sense mana and another whole year to form my mana core just to be stolen by some b*tch! It's annoying! Estelle, just you wait and see!

"I can't give up!" I got back up again and began.

Thinking about how annoying Estelle is gives me determination. Though I can't be too mad since it can be a hindrance. I need to calm down.

I inhaled, then exhaled. I close my eyes and started again. After a few hours, I finally sensed mana!

"It's a success!" I excitedly said as I giggled and laid down in my bed then started rolling left and right repeatedly.

I remembered that I formed my mana core when I was sixteen years old. So when I first sensed mana, I was fifteen years old that means I sensed mana five years earlier! Well, I need to form my mana core immediately anyway.

I suddenly got back up as I mumbled, "What if I become the youngest mage in history?!"

If my memory serves me right, the youngest mage in history first sensed mana when he was thirteen then half a year later he has formed his mana core. Wait, I'm quite the talent back then! If only Estelle didn't...! Haaah.

"I'll rest first..." I said as I laid down in my bed and hugged my pillow tightly.

Haah... I feel lazy in this life. I just can't get myself to work hard, huh?

Lina's P.O.V.

Lady Astalia seemed quite different today. She's brighter and happier. I guess she is in a good mood but what could possibly brighten her mood? Did she had a good sleep? Or perhaps she had a good dream?

"You're sister's maid right?" Someone asked which snapped me out of my thoughts.

Blonde, wavy hair and emerald eyes. It's... Lady Estelle.

"Y-Yes! Good morning, Lady Estelle!" I immediately lowered my head as soon as I recognized her.

"Where's sister?" Lady Estelle asked with a bright smile.

"She's in her room right now, Lady Estelle." I replied.

She looked at me with a confused expression as she asked, "Huh? Why would she be in her room?"

I suddenly remember Lady Astalia's words.

"I have no idea, Lady Estelle." I answered politely.

"Okay, thanks for informing me~!" Lady Estelle said as she walked away.

I blocked her path as she seemed to be going towards Lady Astalia's room.

"Where could you be heading, Lady Estelle?" I asked as I smiled.

"To my sister's room obviously~! Where else could I be heading after I asked you all those questions?" Lady Estelle smile as she tilted her head.

After saying those, she began to walk towards Lady Astalia's room again.

I blocked her path and said, "Please pardon me but I was ordered that I should not let anyone in."

"Why?" Lady Estelle asked as her expression seemed to change.

"I have no idea regarding that." I replied.

"Yeah, yeah. But why would a mere maid dare to block my path? Even if you're my sister's maid, you should know your place." Lady Estelle said with a cold smile.

I gulped down my saliva. I guess it's not only Lady Astalia who seemed to change... Lady Estelle also did.

"Please excuse my rudeness. I was only following Lady Astalia's orders." I said as I lowered my head to show respect.

"What the? Do you not understand my words? Heh~! They say that a servant reflects their master... It's indeed true~!" Lady Estelle stared at me with eyes full of mockery.

Even though she's Lady Astalia's sister, she's too rude! How dare she mock my lady!

Ignoring her words, I sighed then said, "Lady Estelle, please leave."

"Estelle!" Someone called from behind.

Yellowish white hair and leaf colored eyes. It's young master Zack, Lady Estelle and Lady Astalia's second older brother.

"B-Brother..." Lady Estelle called young master Zack.

W-What's with the sudden change of expression? I suddenly have a bad feeling...

"What's wrong?" Young Master Zack asked worriedly.

"Umm... N-Nothing! I just want to visit sister." Lady Estelle said as she forced a smile.

Suddenly looking pitiful, she said, "B-But it seems like she doesn't want to see me..."

Looking angry, Young Master Zack asked, "What?! That little...! Where is she?"

"S-She's in her room..." Lady Estelle hesitantly replied.

Striding towards Lady Astalia's room, I quickly blocked the young master's path.

"Please pardon my rudeness but I have been ordered by my lady to not let anyone in." I said as I lowered my head politely.

"How dare a mere servant block my path!" Young Master Zack angrily yelled.

"I apologize but-" as I was about to finish my sentence, I heard my lady's voice from behind. "It's fine Lina."

She walked towards us and stopped in front of me.

"I've heard the commotion. What might be wrong, Brother?" Lady Astalia asked as she smiled.

Her smile is neither bright nor cold but rather intimidating. But even so, I feel safe behind her... Why is that?

"E-Estelle only wants to visit you yet you won't even allow her?!" Young Master Zack said.

It seems like he faltered.

"My, my~! It seems like you misunderstood~!" Lady Astalia said as her intimidating smile turned bright.

"B-But your maid didn't let me in..." Lady Estelle said as she acted pitiful.

Lady Astalia placed her hand on her cheek as she said, "Huh? I did order my maid to not let anyone in."

"But never did I say that I don't want to see you, my dear sister~!" She added.

"T-This..." Lady Estelle's expression slightly changed as she hesitated to speak anymore.

"So~ the misunderstanding is cleared now, right? Brother? Sister?" Lady Astalia showed an elegant smile as she said.

Lady Estelle gritted her teeth as she said, "I-It seems that I misunderstood."

"Then, I'll go back to my room. And also, please inform the others too about not going in my room. Thank you very much~!" Lady Astalia brightly smiled as she walked back into her room and locked the door.

My lady... Really changed.

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