Women these days rave about stories about reincarnation and transmigration. Wondering what it would feel like to be hit by truck-kun and get transported to another world where fantasy and magic. Hoping to have the same happy ending with a harem of gorgeous men obsessing toward them. And guess what? It seemed like it happened to Iris. Minus the pretty men obsessing toward her.
"Is this the real shit!?" Iris exclaimed as she grabbed the hand of the old priest, making a racket at the healing powers he emits.
The priest could only get flustered at her sudden contact. With a troubled expression, the priest stuttered on his words.
"L-lady Lucy! Please remain calm, milady!"
He scolded Iris while she was still poking on the older man's palm as if something was gonna happen if she did so. He tried to pull his hand away, seeing that Iris was not listening to him. But Iris was so amazed at what she discovered that she did not let the priest's hand go.
Due to the racket that Iris was doing, the three maids in the sidelines could help but intervene upon seeing their lord's expression darkened. They immediately rushed to Iris with alarmed expressions on their faces.
"Lady, please let go of the high priest's hand," One of the maids implored their lady as the other two were one each in Iris arms, trying to get her off from clinging to the priest's poor hand.
Iris, on the other hand, was being all stubborn as she was being hard on them by not listening to their pleas. Her curiosity is much bigger than her dignity at that moment. And upon successfully removing Iris tight grip on the older man, Iris pouted as her shoulders dropped.
"Wait, don't go! I'm just curious if it really came from your wrinkly hand." She whined while staring at the priest like a child whose candy had been confiscated. Not even caring as to how she unconsciously insulted the high ranking priest.
Hearing those, the old priest reddened in humiliation and embarrassment as he rebutted with a shaking voice. "H-how rude!!" He responded, clearly offended.
And because of that, the noble man couldn't take it as he finally intervened in the situation.
"Stop. This scene is embarrassing to watch." He intercepted with a weary tone of voice as he massaged the bridge of his nose. Watching them act like kids made him stressed that he already is. Iris almost forgot his presence as he remained quiet after appearing.
With that being said, all of them, except Iris, turned their attention to the nobled man as they all stood straight with their head and eyes down. Iris just rolled his eyes as she crossed her arms on her chest, averting her eyes from the nobleman afterwards.
With those actions, the nobleman who was observing Iris the whole time raised a brow. He then shifted his line of sight to the cowering high priest
"High Priest, what's happening with my daughter?" He asked in all seriousness as he stared at the older priest with a stern look on his face.
Upon hearing that, the priest lifted his head and stared at the nobleman with an uneasy expression, sweat dripping down his temples. "My Lord, it seems like the lady is being possessed by a dark spirit. We need to cleanse her before it completely and permanently resides in the lady's body." He explained as they glanced discreetly at Iris as if she was an alien.
With that being said, the nobleman became even more serious as he crossed his arms. His brows meeting together, he put a curled finger under his nose as if he was in a deep thinking.
"Hmm, this will be a problem. Her wedding is a few days away, we cannot afford rumors spreading about her that will stop the negotiation. Do what you must, even if it means locking her up." He stated firmly as he looked at the priest and maids with an apprehensive look in his face.
Upon hearing that, Iris' eyes widened hearing their conservation. Talking out loud as if she can't understand their discussion.
'Lock me up!? I can't be locked up somewhere, especially not in this familiar place. After seeing what the old man did, this is definitely the world that I originated from.' Iris panicked. She started to get nervous as to what will happen to her if she doesn't handle this right. The n
Suddenly, one of the maids, who Iris met first, boldly stepped in and faced the nobleman with her head down.
"My lord. If I may, Lady Lucy might be not being herself as, again, she just drowned in the river. She's just confused." She upheld as she slowly lifted her head with her eyes staring at the nobleman's maid.
Hearing that, hope flickered on Iris' eyes as she turned to look at the brave maid as if she was a goddess.
'That right, lady! Go defend your lady!' Iris mentally cheered at the maid as she looked back and forth from the woman to the nobleman with an excited look evident on her face.
The nobleman stared at the second at the maid with an unexplainable expression. It was as if he was reconsidering what the young maid said. But then his face turned sour as he glared at the woman "How dare a mere maid speak out to me. Follow my order or be punished." He responded coldly which made the woman flinched in terror as she lowered her body, bowing at the man before her with trembeling frame.
"I stepped out of the line. I apologize, my lord…" The young maid answered with a trembling voice, clearly scared by the nobleman's threat.
'No! Goddamn nobleman! Using his position to threaten others!' Iris mentally exclaimed as rolled her eyes upward with her hands turning into a fist.
The maids then started to approach her with a troubled expression, trapping Iris. Because of that, Iris was alarmed once again. "Hold on! No need to lock me up! Fucking hell, I was just confused with everything that's happening here." She tried to convince them herself but it looked like their decision was fixed. Well, it's not like they have a choice to go against their employer's words.
'It's no use. I need to get out of here, fast!' Iris thought to herself as she stared at the maids carefully moving closer at her.
Seeing this, Iris has no choice. She has to use the card on her sleeve.
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Once again, Iris was in a daze as many confusing things ran through her head. And upon seeing the dumb face she was making, the noble man furrowed his brows.
"What is she doing?"
He asked the female maids with a serious expression and authoritative tone of voice
Upon hearing that, the oldest-looking maid answered obediently with a troubled look. "I fear lady Lucy might be in shock after almost drowning in the river."
That said, the nobleman remained silent as he looked at the man following behind him. And it looked like the other man understood immediately what the noble man wanted him to do. Seeing the long white gown the older man was wearing with a long white cap, Iris immediately recognized him as a priest based solely on his looks.
"Do excuse me for my rudeness, my lady." The old man asked softly, placing his hand closely above her head.
With that action, Iris stared at the older adult with perplexity. Iris was unsure what he would do, so she closed her eyes. But seconds passed, and nothing happened. Instead, Iris felt warm and comfortable for some reason.
She slowly opened her eyes, taking a peek at what was happening. But upon doing so, Iris was rained down with small green orb-like lights. And it came from the older adult's palm. As surprising as it seems. Only one thing came into her mind.
'M-MAGIC!?'
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Upon seeing the unnatural thing unfold before her, Iris was deeply astonished. She was staring into the space the whole time as the servants were tending to her. They are still on the same spot with the nobleman and priest quietly talking. Iris knew she had to get out of this place. Just looking at this nobleman, Iris knew that this man is up to no good. Even though he claimed to be her father in this world.
"Look! It's a wild bear!!"
Iris shouted loudly with a scared expression on her face as she pointed at the direction behind the nobleman. They all instantly reacted as they turned in the direction Iris was pointing. But upon doing so, there was no one in that direction.
It was just a ruse. Of course there would be no bear. It's impossible to have a wild bear roaming in this big garden area with guards and servants around. Seeing the status of the vicinity, it must be protected whereas no one could just come in and out. And upon doing so, it gives her a few seconds to run away from the opposite direction and vanish from their sight.