"Sister stop it there is no antidote for the poison please stop already"
"No there is and I will find it no matter what so stop talking just rest"
"Ezenta!stop it you know I know you know there is no antidote but why do you keep on learning medicine and poison you are just being in denial sister please stop punishing yourself!"
"Then what do you want me to do?!Ash you and I are the only ones left you're all I have now and how can I let my younger brother die by blood or not you are the only thing I have"
"Ash?....Ash? Hey open your eyes Ash no no no no! Aaaash why?why?am I the only one left"
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"Hey you ok hey wake up why are you crying" Arthur shook the person on the bed.
Slowly the eyes the of the girl slowly opened. "You are awake how do you feel"
Ezenta roamed his eyes on her surroundings the settled on the guy sitting on a chair beside her bed.
"Who are you and why do you look like me?"
"I am Arthur and as to why I look like you...hmmm your mother gave birth to me"then Arthur smiled.
"Seems like mother can't give birth to a child with a good brain"she said as she looked at the person in front of her like he's an interesting specimen.
"So you admit you have a loose screw in the head if you have don't add me with it I am still good in the head".Arthur said frowning at her.
"That's not what I mean I can smell blood on you....anyways you're so cute you look like my dead puppy before"Ezenta retorted and he sighed.
"I am not cute and you look more like a corpse than I am and you,you never killed so how do you know the smell of blood"-Arthur
"See we're the same...and about the blood because I am going to kill someone joke I am sensitive with those things" he narrowed his eyes on her then retorted,
"We are not the same at all you're crazier than me"she laughed at her reply and the boy watching her frowned even more.
"Why are you laughing what's so funny about what I said"-Arthur
"You are funny....how old are you"
"16"
"You're so boring at least talk about yourself and since I'm older call me sister"
"I am not"
It feels weird after dreaming of my past when I lost Ash I woke up to meet this punk he's rude. But he's cute he's a good target when I'm board.
"How many days have it been and what happened?" I asked then glanced at my covered wound.
"Sigh you were found underground alone the culprit is gone and it's been a week since then father sent me here to check on you". I nodded lightly then looked at him again.
"So who found me there must've been a competition to find me after all my words are enough to bring the families honor right?"
"So you know that's why you did it what are you planning and act like a sick person people might mistake you for acting you are so active" I smiled at him.
"I am not sick I just got stabbed is that a sickness and I plan to warn the old hag and you're rude call me sister"
"You really are crazy and why are you telling me you're schemes I might tell her what you said"
"Even if you do no one will believe it why would I go that far being stabbed to just warn a person and I just woke up from coma that would be their questions,so who found me?"
"At least you are not an idiot even if you're crazy the one who found you is archduke Luca Viglianco "the crown prince's half brother.
"You're so rude do not talk to me for awhile"I said as I organized my thoughts
I looked at the woman in front of me who stopped talking. Is she really offended why are girls so sensitive. I mean it's true.
"Hey"
"Ezenta"
"Ezenta Lyra Agrona Arundell"
"Lyra?"
She showed her palm to me telling me to stop without talking. I am uneasy that I do not know why maybe because she suddenly stopped talking to me. But why? I think she is the only person I can talk so freely that I cannot do to anyone not even my half sister Sophie and the others are all about business.
I observed her she's so quiet. Am I really rude?
".....Sister?"she flinched and looked at me then smiled.
"What is it my little brother" Ezenta grinned looking at her brother that suddenly became a statue as she called her that.
She stretched her arms towards his face then pinched his chicks.
"You're so cute you don't like what I said.. you're my little brother right?"
"sister don't call me that it it's.."
"hahaha why not you're my little brother" they became quiet and disappeared on their own thoughts.
"Where's the poison Arthur"
"Archduke Luca got it he said they want to investigate it"
"What do father give as a reward"
"The support of our family" Now that I think about it Luca finding me is weird and the support of Arundell Dukedom why would they need it as I know Luca is supporting the crown prince to become the next in throne. It would be reasonable if it's the war of thrones but thier power is already too much. Except if wer going on war with another empire Arundell have military power. And that would be two birds in one stone. If the crown prince lead the battle and won his position as the next emperor or king will be secured,for just because you are the crown prince don't mean you really will be the next to sit on the throne.
They have brains but what about the poison why did they get it. There are only few who can make poison in here that is why poisons is sold at a high price but it is not rare rather is mass produced except if the ingredients are rare. Think about it I did not confirm the poison though I know it is but the smell is something familiar to the ones I made in the modern world but different too because I managed to make mine odorless.
Okay so let's mix it up war and poison ....they want to mass produce them the poison does not kill but make you lose consciousness so they can get info from the enemies that got affected. They have alchemist but they are bothered by such things are they idiots.
If there is war I need to make sure I am prepared. Why are there always war everywhere I go I want to die but not until questions are answered so I need to prepare too.
"You must be busy you can go I need to do something" I said looking at him,he frowned at me.
"I am not busy and what will a wounded person do sister?" Dig his or her grave but I'm not that his or her because the wound I have is safe.
"Suit yourself I'm going out I need to change leave call my maid" he sighed then stood up.
"See you again sister"
I stood from the bed then went to the bathroom I looked at my wound at the mirror it's already good.
"My lady sir Arthur called me are you on the bathroom?"
"Yes I am "I said then fixed the bandage and went out.
"Sella the dresses are they done?"
"Yes my lady they're on your closet"
"Thank you Sella please say my thanks to everyone also the knights and sorry for causing a ruckus and that I will personally apologize soon".
"No need my lady and please do not apologize"
"That's not right I should please relay my message"
"You're such an angel my lady how can that asshole call you a Devil." I bitterly smiled inside I really want to laugh well he's right I'm a devil am I not.
"You can now leave I will change my clothes alone I do not need any assistance."When I was alone I opened my closet no look at this they look like a dresses not made by my maids. I am a good teacher haha I'll just make them make my clothes and I do not need to go shopping that would be tiring.
I changed into the light purple dress then wore heels. Do they not have flat shoes. Now works up.
I stepped out of the courage when we reached the center I looked around the place .
"No need to follow me I will go alone" I ordered then started walking. Having the knights would be too bothersome they will catch a lot of attention.
I wore the hat that has a veil on it to cover my face then started walking again. I entered one of shop that sells clothes that have a very good ratings. Many people looked at my direction as I entered.
"Who is she her figure is good"
"She must be from a high ranking family her clothes are highest quality"
"She must be a beauty "
I went straight to the counter then raised my veil showing my face. I then smiled at her taking a lot of attention.
"I would like to meet the owner ma'am" I asked politey.
"What is your purpose ma'am"
"It's personal"
"Please follow me" I put down my veil and followed her to the top floor.
"Ma'am you have guest"
"Come in" the voice inside answered. I entered the room it is warm and stylish.
"Please sit down" I sat down across her then I gave her the papers I have. She looked at it after putting it down I can see a change on her eyes looking at me. Awhile ago she is standing her grounds equal to me but now you can see respect.
"As you saw you should have an idea already about my goal"I took the tea infront then sipped then looked at her again.
"How much is this design" straightforward I see I took out the shopping bag I have then took the box inside. I pushed it towards her.
"Open it but do not touch what is inside"she opened the box then gasped. I took the box back containing one of the dresses my maid made great is it not.
"Now give what you saw a price"
"1500 gold coins" I smiled sweetly it really feels good when you are getting money or things for free this is life
"What is more beautiful the one you saw or the one on the paper" she looked back at the paper.
"The one you have right it does not compare to that, so here's the deal I will sell you designs every week I'll give you five,some are the ones like that and the others are the same as to what I showed you I still have four with me I'll give it to you after signing a contract and all of it is down payment what can you say."
"Deal, may I know you're name?"
"You can call me Lyra"
I left the building after getting my money and signing a contract. Now let's buy materials for my new toy.
After getting everything I need I went to a armory shop.
"Can you make customized daggers I have the design just follow the measurements and the design for 5000 gold coins?"I asked giving him a piece of paper the one I am asking is a stilleto knife it's like a double edged dagger but it's as thin as a katana but shorter.
"Please give us a week to finish the task"
"Good here's half of the payment I'll give the other half after getting it" so do your job well
After going back the mansion I went to the library then started making my toy. A toy that can kill you joke.
Ugh done this is great now I'm ready for the next step.
"My lady sir Arthur is here"
I smiled then looked at the door where my little brother is standing.
"Close the door then come here I'll show you my new toy that I made"he closed the door then looked at me like I am strange.
"I'm not a kid sister"he said then approached me. I stood up then went to the window. I opened the window then took out the gun to be precise it's a pistol I won't make other things other than this and the revolver it would be too dangerous.
"Sister what's that"
"A gun you use it to shoot things,or living things you want dead.
He stood beside me and looked at the place I'm pointing the gun at. I looked at the bird resting. I'm sorry birdy your going on the other side. I then pulled the trigger then the bird fell.
"So what do you think little brother great is it not". He looked at the bird that died instantly when I pulled the trigger.
"Sister you can't hold such a dangerous thing ehem it's better if I have them"
"Idiot I have one for you it s also a gun but also different" I went to the table then opened the drawer. I grabbed the revolver inside I have two one for me and the other for him the pistol is for business.
"Here don't use it not until I say so"
"I'm not stupid sister you made a weapon secretly and a deadly one that is and it was never seen before how did make this?"
"I read books and then I got that idea so I made it to satisfy my curiosity."
"Archduke Luces is visiting tomorrow about the poison"-Arthur
"Good join us tomorrow Arthur anyways I was planning on cutting ties with the family"
"Sister where will you go then?"I looked outside the window then smiled.
"Ofcourse I'll stay here in these mansion that is why I'm working on it or if not I'll make you the Duke after dealing with those a**holes".
"Hahaha sister it's not that easy" I smiled at him then tapped his shoulder.
"You're so tall"
"Your just small sister"
"My height is good and I'm tall amongst the ladies"
"True"
"Are you joining the hunting competition next month" I asked
"Yes will you join too can you hunt"
"I am good at hunting anyways I'm going to rest now hide what I gave you and come tomorrow okay." I took the guns then went to my room.
I hid the gun under my pillow. Seems like I need to work my ass of starting now. And I need a chef since the chef ran away. I still want to laugh thinking about him. In three days I'll see the ones taking my role as a villain. How should I greet you guys I smiled then closed my eyes.
"Ezenta what will you do if you can live the organisation what will you do?"
"Chase you know we can't"he smiled softly then looked at the sky"
"I wonder how it would feel if I were to jump from here"-Chase
"Jump and die remember we're on the rooftop of a five floored building"
"You really are boring what I mean is what would it feel to be free" I looked at him then he became blurry
"Chase?"
"Ezenta find Ash and the others they are coming we can't win don't worry I wanted this for so long I think this is the only way to be free" don't smile at me the last thing I saw was people fighting in the middle of the fire.
"Huff Huff"seems like I had a nightmare. I stood up fixed myself then went to the library with Silla.
"Silla prepare a tea and refreshments and if Archduke Luca or Arthur come lead them here"
"Yes my lady"
I looked at the window as I sat down the sofa I looked at the box containing the pistol I made. I started reading the book about the emperial proper etiquette. They have all sorts of things of must and must not.
Knock
"My lady you have a guest"
"Let them in" I placed the book down
I stood up to greet him when he entered.
"Nice to meet you I am Ezenta Lyra Agrona Arudell please take a sit"I curtseyed
"Nice to meet you Ezenta though this is the second time we met"
"Please call me Lyra or miss Lyra"
"Is something wrong with Ezenta?" He looked at me curiously.
"Nothing sir just that I prefer the people close to me call me that than those who are not" I smiled and looked at Arthur who is just listening.
"So may we get to business"
"We would like to buy the poison we know that you need it especially that the culprit is not yet found for evidence in the future" I nodded then he continued.
"But I will be a witness for the incident and pay enough price for the poison" I know that already as predicted.
"Arthur what can you say is it a good deal or not?"I looked at him he just nodded then talked.
"It is good as long as the money goes to sister and not the family or father"that's right I'm the one kidnapped right I want to laugh.
"It is though aside from that I would like to make another deal not about my abduction would you like to listen" why do I feel weird everytime I say I got kidnapped.
"Sure please go ahead"
"Sir do you know a place where we can legally kill or hunt animals to be precise a forest with no people in it?" Arthur nodded at my remark. Luca looks curious but he kept quiet.
"If so please lead me there"