I can't believe it he actually hang his brother on the ceiling in our room.
Looking at him now he really is handsome. Its the kind of face that gives a sense of superiority while kind at the same time. That jawline too.
"Do you like that thing more than me?"
Alex ask me while he was looking down as he slightly pull my shirt. It was cute. He was jealous of me eyeing his brother. Its not like I would associate myself in any way with this cannibal though.
"No. I told you, you are my number one"
A little while after the second prince woke up. He was composed and calm. He knew that nothing will happen to him as long as he don't do anything serious.
"So, what is my little brother planning to do to me?"
"That depends on your answer"
Alex then interrogated Lucas and kept on raising his sword as if to kill him. Honestly, it wasn't an interrogation, it was more like siblings fighting over some toy. That was the kind of vibe I was getting from their conversation.
"Milady what are you planning to do with the other princes?"
"I still don't know for now so I will have to wait and see. There are other things I have to attend to right now"
God's proxy said that the seven princes' flashbacks are in the part two of volume one and I will get it two months and three weeks from now. While I do want to take action acting rashly would only endanger myself.
"You should try this strawberry tart, it is delicious"
"I will. Thank you milady"
The two of us were having snacks as we watch the two talk.
And then this happens.
"You had your time, it's my turn to have her!"
"She's mine! I got her first and she says she loves me! I won't let any freak like you get her!"
Am I a damn toy in their eyes?
Alex calling Lucas a freak sure is contradictory. Especially since it is coming from the man who took my body measurements while I was asleep when we were going to the palace.
"Does that mean if the guy isn't a freak you would give me away? That actually breaks my heart"
"No-I, I didn't mean it that way"
"Sure~"
I waved my hand and continue on drinking my tea with Vassago.
As I was looking at them as I nonchalantly eat the strawberry tart cake that a maid brought my vision became blurry. I lost my balanced and fainted.
...
A white world which seems to be endless. I was back to where my second life begun.
"I'm sorry for pulling your soul abruptly but I do have a god reason why I did it"
I turned around and saw the blurry silhouette... it was God.
Why do they keep on appearing behind me?
"My reason for pulling your soul is because I wanted to inform you need to pick one among the flying cards around you"
Black cards were floating beside me. They were lined up neatly.
"I suppose that this has something to do with my survival"
"What makes you think that?"
"Because there is no reason for you to intervene unless it is something major"
He laugh briefly. The laugh echoed through the endless white plain.
"That is correct, my reason is because you will die if we don't do this"
I then turn towards the black cards and chose the third card from the right. After taking that black card it vanish as if it faded away like how dust would be hard to see once wind blows.
If I am going to die in the near future then these cards are something that will increase my survival. Choosing any of them would help me in my survival so no need to delay any longer.
"I don't know know whether you are reckless or sharp by randomly choosing a card. Since you have chosen a card already I bid you good luck"
"Once again, thank you"
I said as my vision blurred.
[Memories regarding to volume two, part three of
...
I opened my eyes and saw the ceiling. It was the ceiling of Alex's room.
Right, the memories I got. I think I now have an idea as to how I'm going to die and how to evade it.
"You are awake milady"
"Vassago, call your master and Rose Haiden. Now"
"As you wish"
Before going she had an expression as if she was pitying me. It only further prove my idea of how I am going to die.
I wore my pants and some shirt. Not long after I wore it Vassago returned with Alex and Rose.
Vassago vanish and returned to Alex's earring.
"What are you two waiting for, sit down. I want to hear everything and resolve this matter as clean as possible without any misunderstanding"
The two reluctantly sat down on the chair. They were holding each other's hands like how lovers do.
Alex then told me that I was asleep for three whole days and proceeded to explain what happened within that three days.
Two days ago Rose Haiden came to Alex and said that everything was only a misunderstanding. With Alex's lingering feelings to Rose he quickly forgave her and took her in to the palace. He then ordered Aamon, who is Alex's third demon, to remove the memories of those who knew I am including the king and queen.
He then apologized to me with his knees on the ground.
"Alex what is our agreement?"
"That I would court you to see whether... Oh"
"Right, it seems you finally remember. Now, I don't really mind that you got back with each other and I am happy that you two have reconciled however I do need a favor"
"Anything. Tell me what it is and I will do it"
"The king's birthday is in four days and I need to go there as a guest. I will also be borrowing Vassago in the meantime. Is that alright with you?"
"Of course"
I stood up and pull Alex out of the room.
"Leave us. We will be having our girl talk. Don't worry I won't harm her in anyway"
I shut the door and heard a thud. He must have sat down in case something happens.
I look back and saw the silent woman on the chair. Ever since the two entered she didn't spoke once at all, as if she was a doll.
One look and anyone can tell that she live a life of luxury. An expensive dress, shining jewelries that are covering her skin and skin that doesn't know what physical labor is.
"I only have one question for you miss Rose. Did you write down your words when you met Alex two days ago?"
"... Yes. How did you know about that?"
Alex's ability to tell whether someone is lying or not has a fatal flaw. The flaw to that power is that it only works verbally. Once someone said yes through a letter it will be automatically be labeled as 'true'. If they nod or shake their head to answer Alex's question it will also be labeled as 'true'.
"Do you not like Alex?"
She ask with trembling voice.
"I do. But I won't go low as to steal someone's man. It is also not my thing to covet someone when I already have a partner"
She flinched.
The second sentence was meant for her as she once threw Alex for the first prince.
I opened the door gesturing for her to leave. Alex then thank me for understanding the situation and left with Rose.
I finish writing down the ingredients that I will need based on the memories I got earlier.
"Vassago, get everything written here as fast as possible"
"Understood"
Four days passed and the king's birthday will be held today.
As per tradition, envoys from other countries will come today. It is a traditions made by the previous sorcerer to prevent war.
Representatives of each country will visit and bid the ruler for their birthday for longevity and good health. Because of this there was no record of any war for at least a century.
I entered as a noble coming from a countryside to hide the fact that I am a commoner.
My clothes were somewhat plain but there is no helping it. I can't afford to attract unnecessary attention right now.
The banquet is in full swing. Nobles enjoyed the dances and the food that was serve on the table.
When my 'target' went into a terrace I followed him. The man that I will need to survive.
While Aamon does have the ability to remove and alter memories of others, it doesn't work with those who are a witch/wizard. Therefore it won't work on the princess of Dilirea since she herself is a witch.
Though she is angelic on the outside she is actually a sadist with her demon as her partner.
She was the only one that Alex didn't kill if memory serves me right.
I entered the terrace and close the door.
"Good evening"
"You are?"
"I am Marie Anne Dellu, Sir Dominique"
The one who is leading the envoy from the Berda empire, Count Edward Oron Dominique. And is the one who will be my tool for survival.
"I am sorry milady but I am currently in a bad mood. So please leave me alone and find someone else who will entertain you"
I went closer to the man and laid my head on his chest.
He blushed.
Based on the memories I got from choosing the black card, it was a part of the novel where a citizen of the empire helped Alex in destroying the empire. That person was Edward who is a shaman. The most powerful a man in the empire.
When the grand duchy of Temal and the kingdom of Dilirea was destroyed due to Alex his next target was the empire.
Edward who lost his mother had nothing left and decided to help Alex on destroying the empire.
However, near the end of the part three an alchemist who was obsessed with Edward created a perfume that will make Edward fall for her.
Due to childhood trauma he became impotent. He longed for the touch of another be it man or woman. But he wasn't able to since he can't get it up.
The ingredients that I requested for Vassago to get were ingredients to make the perfume that the alchemist use.
Though lacking, it should have some effect on him.
He gently pushed me away.
"Milady doing such acts is not very ladylike, no?"
So it is not working as effectively as I thought. I should make it again while focusing on potency next time.
"I know who the person who killed your father. Are you interested on listening to me now?"
His flushed face then became into a raged one. He drew sword and put it beside my neck.
"Milady, it is not good to spout such nonsense"
"I am the guild master of the demon hound guild. If you know what that means then it would be better for you to sheath your sword"
My guild is not only famous in this kingdom but in the whole continent. We are destroying nobles left and right for justice in Dilirea after all.
I then told him who assassinated his father, the late count. Furious learning the truth he punch the wall as hard as he could.
"You want revenge, right? I will help you to do so"
"What do you want in return?"
"To be your secretary. The second prince is looking for me. Once he does find me I will die. I need to leave this country to live. As you know The seventh prince of Dilirea is powerful and is good at finding people"
"Will you be doing your work in the empire as well"
"No. My cute little dogs will remain here since we still have jobs to do. I will go back here every week, twice a week, to relay what to do. I am the brain in our organization after all"
"How will you do that when you need to travel at least a month on horseback from the empire to here?"
I pulled out my fan and covered my mischievous smile.
"You have the power to create portals to the place's you've been to, right"
"....."
He was shock. He was the only one who knew that he had the power to create portals. Everyone knew him as someone who can create powerful lighting strikes combined with his superb swordsmanship which is why he earned the title of 'The empire's strongest man'.
He chuckled.
"You are indeed the head of that notorious guild"
"I will bring you to our headquarters at dawn so that you can put your mark there, okay"
"I will. Where should I look for you?"
"What do you mean? Tonight I will be staying at your room"
"Huh?"