The sunlight was covered by the curtains as a blonde slept on her bed, tired and her first thought was, "Can I go back to sleep..? Magdalena, I wanna stay in bed today..." I groaned, my eyes were burning and my hair was disheveled and cascading over my shoulders, slightly getting tangled on one another. it was so long and silky, wavy all the way to the end of my upper torso, my nightgown was white and had neat threads on the hems.
"Magda..?"
"I am not Magdalena." A voice said, I yanked myself to sit up and found myself face to face with a girl that looked just like me, her whole being shone with bright white light, she smiled softly, "I am Annalisa. I am you." She claimed as she tilted her head slightly and sat on my bed touching the mattress as if she longed for it and dseired the warmth of it with all her heart. I could see the longing in her eyes, but she flinched and removed her hand from the sheets.
"Lee Bong-Cha, you've now taken over my body, I would like you to bring honor to my name and the royal family," She said as she searched in a pocket behind her beautiful dark blue dress that looked like it was adorned with stars. The hems were white and glimmered like tiny little lights, her sleeves were strangely, short. no long sleeves.
"Here."
"Wha..? What is this?" I asked perplexed, what she was handing me was a white stone dull, and lifeless. But according to the novel, was a stone rare to find and powerful, in the other hand she held a wand. Pointy and white that looked like a dagger but it had a gold handle, gold gets dirty sometimes when coveted in blood. I bit my lip and asked, "Why are you doing this? And so early in the morning?"
"So that Laos doesn't see me. If he senses my presence it'll all be too late. You must use this to become stronger! I can't bring shame to my family's name! not again!" She exclaimed in anguish, she looked like me. In the past I felt the same, [I can't be someone like that. I can't be strong, I can't bring honor because I failed my family in my last moments. So what now..?--]
"Lee Bong-Cha," She called out, "You Must bring honor to the royal family, and show them that I-- No. That WE are stronger than they think. Show them that you're not a puppet, show them that you are strong even without them. Be strong. For both of us, Bong-Cha." Her expression showed her desperate intentions, she seemed anguished, tossed aside like I was, her light was fading, But what if I can bring it back?
[But what if I can't do it? What if I fail like I've failed my parents? What if I end up ruining everything? How is she so sure I won't bring disgrace to her family's name?] I felt a light tap on my shoulder, a comforting smile and a human-like glimmer in her eyes shone. "You CAN do this Bong-Cha. You are stronger than you think, no matter how many times they tell you you'll fail, you'll get up again I know it." She said beaming a smile at me, I felt touched. I had a warm feeling stirring inside of my chest.
"Alright. I'll work harder to bring both of us honor and victory. I do not wish to see my people suffer due to my incompetence." I stated as I grabbed the items she held in her hands, She started to fade away. Her face was the last thing left and a smile adorned her pale and skinny face as she mouthed the words, "You can do this, Bong-Cha. I have one last gift for you, so enjoy." Tears started to slip down her pale and delicate cheeks as she faded away and waved.
My eyes were watery and I shook my head various times, [if she wanted to conceal her presence it must be because laos is up to something. But what?]
I heard a gentle knock on my door and flinched, clearing my throat, "Your Highness? It's time to wake up." Magdalena stated, I hid the items in my pillow and tried to fake a yawn. "What time is it Magdalena?" I tried to say tired, She caught me in my acting and said, "It's 6:30 Your Highness," She slid across the floor, narrowing her eyes at me, "Your Highness please note that you cannot keep meeting with strangers,"
"Then do I just kick raos out?" I asked nonchanantly, she averted her gaze, "He's an...Exception." She confessed, I chuckled at her reaction and started to change into my morning set of clothes. To be honest, I kinda hate the way these people have to change clothes for the evening, night, sleep and for morning breakfast.
"Hm? What's up Human?" Laos talked to the knight, the knight just stood there unmoving just watching from afar, Laos grew angry and snapped his fingers continuosly to make him wake but the knight never flinched never moving an inch.
"ugh stupid humans. Always acting so high and mighty," Laos pouted, whilst the knight watched as he left and thought, [the rumors were right! He's so cute! I will protect this child with my life!] He thought with a blank yet determined expression.
[Why do I feel weird?]
Ping!
"Hm?" I looked in front of me, where there was a screen, white and grey combined, a system is what I remember Laos telling me. I walked down the halls and ordered magdalena to get me an outfit so that I could run outside. The screen clearly said:
[New Quest Received!]
Growing and Becoming Stronger!
Quest Instrucions:
[Incomplete] Sprint [0/15km]
[Incomplete] Situps [0/100]
[Incomplete] Pushups [0/100]
[Incomplete] Jumping Jacks [0/100]
[Incomplete] Burpees [0/100]
Warning! If Quest is not completed within time limit a Punishment
will be sent from the administrator. :)
< Accept >
[It literally has no decline button does it? And what does it mean that I'll be punished by the administrator, the button looks strange,] I pondered until it started to glitch as electricity started to pop out and I braced myself due to the bright light in front of me. Another screen popped up in front of me and this time it's borders were a different color. Pink and white. Those used to be my favorite colors too.
Ping!
[Welcome, Bong-Cha!]
We will now commence with your training elsewhere. :)
Bring the following items:
[Incomplete] Astrid's Wand [0/1]
[Incomplete] Istoria's Stone [0/1]
< Done >
[Hm... So it's asking me to bring the items that Annalisa gave me?] I thought hard, I let out a gasp, [No wait-- Could it be the gift she talked about when she was fading? Could that be it?!] I scurried to my chambers and had the items in hand, Ping!
Notification:
[Complete] Astrid's Wand [1/1]
[Complete] Istoria's Stone [1/1]
Cleared!
* Finish the Implemented excercises to become stronger! Follow further instrucions!
[I'm done with this piece of sh--] I thought until a bright light coveted the entire room, I was transported elsewhere and with my dress still on! [I can't do anything in this state!] I flinched at the sudden fading of the light, and looked around to my surroundings, it was a barren dessert. Cracks underneath my shoes and dead plants around my feet.
"What's..?" The ground started to shake and I held on tight to the items in my hands, I opened my right eye and found myself face to face with a man with white hair and gold eyes. His face was flawless, he had beautiful silver hair that was shaggy yet complementary and his golden eyes were so bright they seemed like jewels carved out right out of a stone. [What is he? I mean WHO is he?] I pondered as he grew closer to my face and smirked, "I am Adonis. I am the Proxy of the Administrator of the system."
"You mean Laos?"
"No my dear, It's someone you'll meet further into the future. But fret no longer! As you shall become stronger with Adonis' Fitness Plan!" He exclaimed happily, suddenly the ground shook again, but this time no handsome men were found. Instead there were huge centipedes the size of an entire building! Annalisa stood there paralyzed and in shock, she couldn't process the actual events till 5 seconds later.
"W-What is this?" I cringed, as I shuddered at the sight of the monsters and took a few steps back. I couldn't believe my eyes, [do they expect me to fight those things?!]
"Hm?" Adonis looked at the items in her hands and smiled brightly, "Oh dear!~ We can't have you taking those! Boss would be extremely unsatisfied~" He said as he looked at the stone in her hands and the wand she held she clenched her teeth and started to run. [I can't let them take this! It's the last thing Annalisa gave me! Besides, I'm not so sure Annalisa was talking about the system, was she?] I shook my head and headed into a sand storm, [What now?!]
A huge Ant came out of it, I screamed and started to run the other way only to find myself cornered, "Damn it."
Reminder
Goal:
Survive!
Time Remaining: 2 Hours 59 minutes and 32 seconds
Note: Stay safe! Bye!
"What?! That's all this stupid screen has to say?! AGHHHH" For once Bong-Cha started to freak out, she ran around helplessly flailing her arms around like a bird, the red eyes of the centipede monsters pierced through her bones, making her weaker than originally. The centipedes managed to get a clean hit on her and she flew back by the strong attack the centipede gave off. [This stupid dress! I hate it! It drags!] She thought as she twisted in pain, her blood was seething, she felt her hands get cold and her head feeling light. [Damn it!] I got back up again as the centipede grew closer, that man was only watching for fun.
"This is the penalty for failing to start the excercises I implemented on you. What a shame!~ We could've been great friends had you done your tasks~" He teased, a smirk adorned his tanned face with small fangs growing out of it. [Bastard! He's only here to watch me be in pain!] I wrenched in pain and there was a ringing in my ears, I couldn't hear anymore. But I got back up, [Dammit. I hate this stupid dress!!! Seriously who thought of this!?] I yelled internally there was a stinging pain on my right arm, it was numb from the sudden impact.
"Hahahahaha!~ You know I love being the bad guy! Well most of the time! What a great spectacle!"
[He's...Only watching? it means he has no control over the system..! He only has control over the monsters since this is his area!] I smiled and darted towards Adonis, he smirked and seemed a bit surprised but wasn't caught off guard.
"Those puny little items you hold in your hands, they seem to have caught my master's eyes." He smiled, "Why don't you just hand them over? Would you rather lose your life or your arm? Your choice."
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW???!?!" I yelled, there was no more hope. I clutched onto the items she gave me as I was midway there and called for the system. "System Call! Emergency!"