(Not Continued Again)
13. Puzzles

Wh who?

Not once had Elthia ever encountered this foreign figure in front of her. Even though his similar colored mane is very striking. Elthia never remembered her encounter with that figure.

Elthia knew that the storyline had changed considerably by now. However, the arrival of the silver-bladed figure staring at him full of wounds was not once included in his estimation.

"What do you want?"

The threatening question Astrella gave the stranger sounded terrible. That overly calm tone, was far more sinister than Astrella's usual friendly tone.

"Do I have to answer?"

Although Elthia could not see what kind of expression Astrella was putting on right now. From the tone of her voice, Elthia could guess. Even though Astrella's tone of voice sounded calm, there was a hint of annoyance there. What the foreign figure did actually managed to lure him away apparently. Elthia did not know the actions that the person took would have such a big impact on her family.

"Astrella's." Elthia touched Astrella's arm slowly. Unnecessary excitement, not so desirable. "He didn't seem threatening. Let him convey his wish."

Even though Elthia still did not know why the expression of the foreign figure looked hurt when she saw it. Elthia did not feel anything dangerous. Other than the twinkle of grief that was present in the silver netra, there was nothing else harmful from that person. Elthia did not feel any threat. Rather than feeling threatened, Elthia felt familiar. It could be that this foreign figure in front of him brought an unexpected answer from the many questions that had been in his mind.

"But, madam. He's been lying-out"

"It's okay Astrella. I'll be fine." Elthia refused firmly. Astrella's wrist was patted slowly.

"Trust me."

Reading one's emotions through the twinkle of his eyes was common to him. During this time, Elthia had rarely misjudged the emotions stored behind one's gaze. For that reason as well, Elthia once again tried to believe in this premonition of hers.

Let's use this situation well, Elthia.

Elthia will give the man a chance to express his wishes. On the other hand, Elthia tried to obtain information that might be related to her situation.

"So, can you explain the purpose of your arrival so astonishingly, sir?"

Starting a question with pleasantries in a situation like this is not a good thing. It was impossible for Astrella to put on a watchful attitude if he did not notice it. Elthia herself clearly felt it too. Even though it was thin, there was something that now encompassed the room where the two of them were now.

The silent magic room.

Magic that could block the existence of someone with someone else in this same place, Elthia believed it was magic that the figure used to both of them. Otherwise, neither Rio nor Evander who was one floor above the main hall of this library were aware of their existence. As a person who has a high sensitivity to an awkwardness, it is very easy for her brother and Rio to immediately realize the oddity that occurs.

I can't waste time.

Elthia couldn't take much longer. Indeed this is a little reckless, but throwing away a golden opportunity like this is not a good thing. If this person in front of him could be one of the keys that could connect him with the prince and the opaque past of the Lucretia family, Elthia would certainly be increasingly unable to let go of him just like that.

Silver mane is not a color that can be found easily. Seeing how similar the hair color of the two of them was, clearly the figure either directly or indirectly, also had a relationship with Elthia.

"Before I say it, can you get rid of that person first?"

The flat-pitched request that the figure was proposing, Elthia responded in the form of a sigh. Before Astrella's stock of patience thinned, Elthia showed a faint smile. As much as possible, Elthia tried to convince Astrella, who obviously would not be able to accept that easily.

"Trust me this. I'll handle it."

Elthia preceded Astrella who was about to issue her protest. Ignoring Astrella's anxious face, Elthia walked forward. A faint smile, still on his lips.

"I'll call you if he dares to fuck around."

Finished Elthia said that to Astrella. The room where the two of them were standing earlier changed instantly. The library of the place where they were before, is now a place full of sheen. It is like being in a large meadow at night. Small flecks of flying fireflies illuminate between Elthia and the figure.

"I've been watching you all this time."

The atmosphere of silence between the two of them, was scattered first by the figure. The two silver netra that stared fixedly, not one bit separated from the two beautiful neutras of Elthia.

"I'm glad you did well."

Do it well? What the hell does that mean?

Elthia who was still unable to properly follow the direction of the conversation, could only fall silent. His brows furrowed in wonder at what that figure had said to him.

"I'm sure you're confused about this, right?"

The silver mane that figure was playing, Elthia looked carefully. The flat-rooted figure that was extremely difficult to read, caused a slight unease in Elthia's mind.

"Do we have a blood relationship?"

"You don't have the slightest blood relationship with us."

Our. Other than that figure, there was still another silver-blossomed foreign figure, which Elthia did not know about. If indeed they have no relation to each other, why do their physical features bear so much resemblance? In addition to their striking silver mane, the aura that seemed to dominate the figure was also very similar to the aura that every descendant of the Lucretia family possessed.

"The time we have is not so much. Telling me the origin of your hair color, it wasn't my purpose to bring you here."

Slow grunts from the figure, Elthia returned with a trivial smile. "You haven't even introduced yourself." It is natural for someone who wants to convey something, to introduce himself first. Without an introduction, it was clear that it would only make it worse. It had come in a disrespectful manner, and now did not even introduce itself. Elthia did not expect that this figure in front of her would prefer to be suspected as a dangerous person rather than considered a valuable companion.

"Tristana. You can call me that."

"I'm sure you know about me, too. So, we can shorten this introduction, right?"

Only Elthia knows nothing. Shorten the time, obviously much better. Elthia could not make Astrella who was waiting for her feel more anxious than this.

"Even this disrespectful gesture of yours is very similar to her."

"You said something?" the distance between the two of them, made Elthia unable to hear Tristan's murmur clearly. Elthia looked at the two silver neutrals who were watching her carefully. With a thin smile that she was able to catch from Tristan, Elthia replied with a flat smile.

"Beware of men who have red eyes."

The warning that Tristan gave suddenly, was quite confusing. Elthia thought, that figure wanted to talk about something very important. However, it seemed that only he was too hopeful.

"I think it's too late."

Very, very late. Elthia had even become a disciple of that red-eyed figure.

The shocked expression Tristan was showing right now, instantly shattered his cold impression. Elthia thought, Tristan was a person with a careless and unapproachable attitude. But who would have thought that he was such a silly person?

"What happens if I meet him?"

"He'll trouble you."

Elthia shook her head in disbelief. The answer without the slightest doubt was justified by him in the heart. It is true, Rio is a smart and responsible figure. However, while at her side, Elthia was quite troubled by her brief explanations, as well as the unexpected practices she often gave.

"Do you know that?"

"Know what?"

"Regarding the cursed red eyes."

Nodding her head, Elthia answered. "I already know."

"Because you already know, it's become a lot easier."

Tristan stepped. The distance between the two of them, was slightly shortened by him.

"Be careful with him. What he's hiding is much bigger than you thought."

The whisper of the warning went smoothly into Elthia's ears. Once the distance between the two of them was created, Elthia's friendly gaze changed. Elthia stared at the bottom of Tristan's figure, who was also staring flatly at her.

"I don't think you have the right to say that."

Elthia noticed Tristan's appearance. The silver hair is curly, and the two silver netra embellishes it. Although Tristan has a slightly taller body than Sebastian, his older brother. Elthia was sure that the young-looking face was not as young as it seemed.

I'm sure he's much older than my father.

A witch has a much longer lifespan than a human who does not have magic. Other than their slightly longer lifespan, within a certain age limit, the physique of a magician did not age too quickly. In fact, in some cases, unlike normal humans, the growth of a witch could have stopped.

"You came to me with a look like you've been waiting for me for so long."

Although it was only a glance, Tristan's expression turned moody, clearly proving that the man knew something.

I hope the information helps me.

Even if that information can't bring Elthia back to her world. At the very least, it could help Elthia solve the puzzle of a changed storyline.

"Tell me. What do you really know."

It was impossible for Tristan to be able to show that expression, if it was true that he did not know something. Elthia was sure, at the very least, that there was something that could be a trigger, that had a relationship with Elthia.

"Not only are you intelligent, you are also capable of suppressing others."

A foreign voice suddenly merged, making Elthia speechless. Another silver-haired figure that appeared from behind Tristan, was stared at by him.

"It's not wrong I picked you up."

The long silver hair that the figure had, moved following the gentle gusts of wind. The thin smile that the figure showed somehow felt very familiar in Elthia's vision.

"Are you the one who brought me here?"

The silence of the figure on the question that Elthia asked, was not very pleasant. Elthia could not have concluded so easily while she was still not too sure. Without any solid evidence, Elthia could not guess who the real figure was, which already involved her in this story. The figure in front of him is very suspicious. However, even so, what the figure said was something unexpected. Elthia was sure, what the figure said earlier, was only a small part of the information she had. Suspicious activity, of course, is not a free movement. If that figure could stand in front of him like this with full confidence. It could be concluded, that the figure still had a lot of things that he had hidden from Elthia.

However, it did not rule out the possibility that Rio was also the one who brought me here.

Considering the existence of Rio who was similarly suspicious of him. It was a little difficult for Elthia to reach a conclusion. Whether it was Rio, Tristan, or the long silver-haired figure who was now standing before him. These three men had each piece of the answer he was looking for. Although every information he got from the three people was not impressed to have a relationship with each other. Still, the key answers they bring are quite influential to the existing storyline.

"Do you feel comfortable here?"

When compared to where he lived before, it was clear that the world he stood in now was much better. Although there are many beautiful memories that Elthia has in her former place, what Elthia got in this place is certainly also very valuable.

"I'm grateful I woke up in a safe place." Elthia noticed the expression of the long silver-haired figure. Unlike Tristan who silenced after his arrival. His friendly-looking face was much more suspicious.

"Only, the prophecy of death that awaits is a little disturbing."

"Ah.. That tragic end, yes."

Either this was just Elthia's feeling alone, or indeed the figure was trying to dodge. The suddenly diverted talk seemed as if, the figure was trying to restrain Elthia from prying any further information away from her.

"It's good to see you're okay, miss."

The figure lowered his head slightly. The attitude of respect he gave, was very different from Tristan. If Tristan had treated Elthia as if he had found the figure he so longed for, the treatment the figure gave was truly respectful. There was not the slightest doubt Elthia found from her two silver eyes.

"I want to talk to you for longer. But..."

Elthia was sure her eyes had just blinked. However, the figure that was previously quite far away from him was now standing right in front of him. His sudden presence, as well as their faces that were too close, made Elthia unable to wart. Unwilling to follow her thoughts, Elthia's body fell silent stiff. His movements, which were usually reflexes, stopped instantly. Elthia was convinced that she was being smashed right now. Otherwise, of course Elthia would not have let that foreign figure approach her with that annoying face.

"It's too soon to tell you everything."

Elthia reflexively closed her eyes as the two fingers of the figure approached towards her. His brow that was pinched was quite hard, making him grimace.

"Well. Now get up."

Uh. I'm breathless.

"They're all very worried about you."

Elthia looked at the annoyed figure. Her annoying smile was the last thing she was able to see before losing her consciousness.

He played me.