Alessia's POVWe felt cramped inside the carriage because of the overwhelming suitcases of Nicola. It followed us and simply placed the suitcases inside, layer by layer.We didn't complain because we knew that nothing sane would happen inside especially now that it was crowded. We won't be driving to Valencia. We are going to where the airship landed. It's a bit far from here and can't be walked especially since we're carrying a lot.We were all quiet inside. Nicola is also quiet even though there are traces of disgust at what is happening on her face. Ales and Khleo's faces couldn't be painted either, but the two didn't want to talk.I am also squeezed in here, but I won't complain. It's not like I'm going to die in here. It wasn't long before we arrived at our destination. The carriage stopped just short of the airship.Nicola immediately came down and we obeyed because we wanted to breathe easy. Ales and Khleo went down first, now holding their knees because their thighs hurt."I t
Alessia's POVNicola left and did not attempt to answer me. He seemed to wake up from what I said. I just hope he doesn't bother us anymore. It's hard on a trip if you're with someone you don't agree with. Often, a lot of wrong things happen if they do. We are here for work, not to compete for the position.Soon we reached the city of Valencia. We got up and went out of the Pantry and we watched the whole city while we were still in the air.Valencia is still almost unchanged. There are added structures but I still recognize the old Valencia I'm used to. It feels like I am riding a plane, looking down at old England. This is very city-like, unlike Samona, and far from Caracass or any other towns in Wysteria.I turned my eyes to the lofty palace of Valeria. Painted white and gold. If I remember correctly, it seems like the palace has its renovated. This is no longer the same as before. It's way more massive and intimidating.I gripped the baluster tightly. As we got closer and closer,
Alessia's POVThe pin-dropping silence makes me feel uncomfortable. I tried not to look in Stefano's direction, but it only added to my anxiety and it feels like my skin is starting to create some blisters. I want to run away, but my feet are glued in one place. I wanted to escape but I can't."Please have a seat, Lady Condor." Stefano formally promised me. I can't help changing because that's not what he calls me. I am not a noble by birth. Calling me a lady is like a mockery to the noble society. But what should I expect? Fondness? I left them no matter how he begged for me to stay. Naturally, he will treat me like a guest that he's not close with.I sat on the soft chair and said nothing. I can feel his stare bore into my very skin. The pressure inside the room is not helping either."How are you, Lady Condor?" He asked me. His voice is laced with formality with no other hint of emotion. The playful Stefano that I am used to, I cannot trace it as of the moment."I've been well, my
Alessia's POVI creased my eyebrows as I surrendered from Estrebelle. It did not agree without me being fixed.The elegant Caracass traditional dress provided by the Palace was too...extravagant. Its color of white, with linings of gold. There is a gold choker and gold arm bracelets. I look like a freaking pagan goddess studded with gold.My hair is neatly bun, but some gold ornaments are dangling on my head. This is too much for my taste, but when I look at Estrebelle, based on her reaction, I feel like I am the most beautiful being in the entire universe. I don't even know if that is possible."Estrebelle, you put too much on me. I like that I look simple." I promised him. I looked at myself in the mirror. It is indeed breathtaking. I look like I came out of a portrait or a magazine from a fantasy photoshoot.But this is too...dazzling. It's impossible to avoid getting attention wearing these clothes. It felt like it was intentional. So my eyebrows went up."Estrebelle, who chose th
Alessia's POVI moved quickly. I entered an open balcony. My chest suddenly heaved when I saw the woman. Even if I don't ask or find out, there is no doubt that she is the queen of Valeria. Elijah married her.I don't know his name, but I've seen him before. In Mythion, where Elijah rests. She was the most beautiful girl I saw. The same girl I got jealous with. I still remember how stunned I was when I saw her coming out of his room when I looked for him.I swallowed. I don't understand how I feel. I feel no love for Elijah, but I can't help but feel betrayed. I felt betrayed."It was her...all along..." I said softly. I don't know where that girl came from, but I know Elijah brought her. I never got a chance to know his character.I feel betrayed for the third time. Suddenly my anger prevailed in my heart. I don't feel love, but raging anger. I feel like I want to leave right now and leave this place. But I know I can't do that.I took a deep breath and controlled myself. I can't get
Alessia's POVI slowly faced the source of the voice. The large and familiar bulk of the man immediately appeared in my eyes. I cannot see his face clearly because of the shadow and darkness. Light and darkness compete because of the poles and plants. But even with his voice alone, I am certain who this person is."Your majesty..." I said and bowed a little and then stood up straight. I did not foresee, for him to reach out to me this early.I guess I can no longer avoid him. Just the first day we will talk immediately. If this is what will happen, then let it be. It's better to clear things between us as soon as possible."Alessia...can I...will you allow me to talk to you?" Elijah asked me politely and politely. I can't see his expression but somehow, I can tell that he's nervous.You are already talking. My mind blurted out. If I am immature, maybe I already walked out right now or became angry the moment he spoke. But I am not childish. I can still reign my slowly rising anger. I
Alessia's POVMy head was throbbing in pain when I woke up the next morning. Even though I was tired yesterday, I couldn't sleep well because of what Sushi said. Sushi's conversation with me did not end there.I wondered why my blood needed the tree of life. Sushi explained that to me. So in the past several thousand years, there was no living tree of life, because it needed a tool to be mixed with the soil to grow it. That is the blood of a virgin.I suddenly remembered that I was wounded before while I was returning the flower that Sushi destroyed and my blood mixed with it and I didn't notice that the golden seed was also mixed with it.The tree now needs my blood to restore its life. It doesn't matter if I'm still a virgin or not because it's sealed that only my blood can restore its life.But Sushi didn't agree to let me do that because it wasn't that easy. Because the tree is already big, it will also need a lot of blood especially and I left it for several years.What Sushi sai
Alessia's POVWe have reached the place where the colosseum will be built. That's familiar to me because I've been there before, that's when I had an anxiety attack. This is the vast plain and soon, a colosseum will be built on it.The surveyors were busy measuring and we joined them. Benjamin was busy explaining about the place but I wasn't interested in listening to him. I can already tell the type of soil, there is also no fault line because there is not even the slightest trace or sign.I am just a little sad to know that some of the trees here will be cut off. So I guess, we need to include the landscaping with trees. Willow trees do not fit the area and somehow, are not fitted at home because it is often inhabited by ghosts. It's just a belief, but still, people are following it. So willow trees are only found in parks and not in homes.The measurements for the colosseum were also finished there and they gave us the full size."His total is 101 thousand square meters." One of th