Gorgeous Jewel
Chapter I Chapter 3

After the arrival of the two priests from the temple, Alice's condition began to improve. The wounds on his body were no longer visible as well as the bandage on his head had been removed.

Even so, with their healing magic done for two days did not make Alice open her eyes.

The atmosphere at Strongfort's residence continued to run as usual.

" How's Miss Alicia doing? "

Hilda asked the butler when she saw a servant girl coming out of Alice's room

" I'm sorry Nyoya Hilda seems like the condition of the lady is still not improving. He still has no sign of when he will wake up. "

After hearing the servant girl's reply, Hilda sighed. " In that case, after taking care of Miss Alicia, come to the kitchen. "

" Good mistress. "

The young girl with a bright and cheerful face was named Mary. She was the new servant who was appointed as Alice's personal servant. Although fairly young but his skills in work are very good.

Seeing the condition of her miss Mary is very sorry. Mary was initially accepted as an ordinary maid in charge of cleaning, especially the kitchen. As he worked, rumors about Alice had been heard.

When the servants at the residence rested, they often talked about various topics and the hotter thing was about Alicia. The young lady Mary will serve in the future.

" Miss, I hope miss wakes up soon. Ladies and gentlemen are very sad to see a lady like this. " His murmur was staring into Alice's face.

After cleaning Alice's body with a cloth and a basin of water. Mary immediately headed for the kitchen according to Hilda's instructions.

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" Where..this?"

" dark. Is...What is this place? "

"Haaahs... Am I dead?"

The girl who muttered was none other than Alicia Lein Strongfort herself.

In the dark room somewhere. Alice was so calm knowing the reality she was facing. Is he not afraid of death?

" You're a lot calmer than I thought young lady"

A voice suddenly echoed in the room.

" Who's there? Who'sis that? "

" Be calm, there's no need to panic "

The voice sounded so soft and beautiful in Alice's ears, but who? Alice herself did not know.

" Then show yourself. "

Stroke slowly filling the quiet of the room.

A woman with long black hair up to her hips emerged from the darkness of the room. Her skin that was smooth white and soft like milk looked as if it was shining in the darkness. The woman was slightly shorter than Alice . His face looked young yet the aura he emitted did not feel like it. Her long black hair that was straight down gave her an elegant impression.

For a moment Alice was like being hypnotized by the figure before her. This time he saw a woman like her.

Does it not seem to come from this country?

" Hey "

The woman greeted Alice softly while waving her hand.

Hah~ Sounds like melodious chants..

Alice immediately shook her head making her realize from her daydream.

" Who are you? "

" i...That's a little complicated to explain. In short, I am you and you are me. "

Huh uh?!

Alice almost dropped her mouth at the woman's reply.

'Is he a little sane'

"See. I told you you wouldn't understand. It's better if you see it for yourself."

The woman walked closer to Alice. He raised his hand and pointed his index finger right at Alice's forehead.

" Aghh! "

The memory fragments slowly flooded his head.

" What...this? " His mumbling was astonished while holding his head.

Suddenly he felt that he had been through a lot. Not just a memory but actually feeling as if his body and soul knew that he had experienced it.

Viewing the beautiful mountains. Horses and people fighting each other. Beautiful natural scenery mixed with memories of bloodshed. A palace with dragon carvings, hundreds to thousands of warriors. Alice looked at the strangers as if she were standing in front of them.

His body trembled, what happened?

" You Nian, I love you.. "

He saw a handsome man with long black hair.

Who..dia?

The man held her in his arms. A warm feeling flowed into his heart. His heart suddenly thumped.

Yet...Pain never replaces that warm feeling.

Emotions shaken. Seeing another woman suddenly standing side by side with the man while he lay sprawled with blood on the floor.

" lin's... Zhou, You... " His voice, yes it was his voice when calling the man's name. He was angry, angry, vengeful. A bitter and painful feeling filled his chest.

" I'm sorry You Nian. But he's mine. From the beginning we were just playing you. " Say the woman standing next to the man with a grin on her face.

Alice kneeled trembling unable to contain her emotions. He held both sides of his head.

" i... I know, I know who they are. "

" yes. We know that. The student and the man I saved his life and the only person who made me know his name was love. "

" Love? "

" But that's just a lie "

After the memories passed. Another memory was drawn in him. High buildings up to the sky. The colorful houses. The iron chariot that runs without any horses and giant birds in the sky.

This...?

" Yes... This is my past too. Seo Min Ah that's my name." The woman grabbed Alice's hand and helped her stand up.

"I am a doctor. He was orphaned and died in an accident. I thought my life was so good, but somehow fate threw me into a different world." The woman fell silent and sighed. " For the second time, I was an orphan. Without parents, siblings or aunts and uncles. I live as a poor tramp with a foster grandfather who cares so much for me. "

Alice looked at the woman's pity. He knew he had just felt it.

" It seems like fate played me to the end of my life. I struggled to rely on my knowledge in my previous life. Crawled from the bottom until I finally stood on top. My blood and sweat are sacrificed. I went through endless insults and fights. Even when I lived for about 500 years. I still remain trapped in the fate of a futile fight. "

In the Dark Room the woman looked at Alice and then smiled gently.

The woman placed her hand on one of Alice's shoulders.

" so... Appreciate them. Live life better. Because the peace I longed for has finally arrived. "

After saying that sentence. The woman slowly faded and disappeared into a tiny speck of light.

The small light floated right on Alice's face and then moved through her chest.

" So.like that's yes. I mean I've gone through the three wheels of life. Because this accident made me remember... I think I've been wasting my life." Alice lowered her head she could only sigh long.

Fathering... Mothers... Everything was...

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Mary with a basin of water and some sheets of cloth walked towards Alice's room. Once there Mary paused for a moment then took a deep breath, indicating she was ready to work.

" Excuse me "Say after he knocks on the door.

Once again he had to face the unconscious body of his miss. Today was the eighth day however.based on what he had heard from the priest earlier, Mary could only hope for Alice to wake up soon.

Right after he came in. In a dark room with no sound and only Alice's body lying unconscious, that was how she thought. But he was surprised to see Alice sitting on her bed.

Mary almost dropped the basin.

"No-"

Alice placed her index finger in front of her lips hinting to shut up. Mary only realized that it was on the side of the bed, Liana was asleep while leaning on Alice's bed.

Alice moved out of her bed slowly so as not to wake her mother.

He walked towards Mary

" Please prepare us breakfast. Don't forget some fresh fruit for my mom. " The ink was soft on Mary.

Mary was silent, she nodded and put the basin and cloth she had brought on a table and came out.

' Uh?!'

His head lost a cable. What the hell's going on?

" Am I dreaming? " His murmur then he pinched his cheek "It hurts. This... Not a dream, but..so what is it? "

Mary recalled what had just happened and what she had seen.

'Ofrom? Is that an angel? '

Alice's charming smile and her gentle voice left Mary hypnotized just like that.

It was impossible for Alice to say a word of help when telling her servant let alone smile tenderly. According to what he had heard all this time was not that Alice was a selfish girl who was cruel and haughty...No way! Then.. who is he?

Mary was curious to go back in and confirm what she had just witnessed, but she thought twice about it. It's better for him to deliver breakfast immediately because the lady is awake.

Meanwhile inside the room, Alice quietly watched her mother from the side.

Her face looks young, does not reflect the face of a mother with two teenage daughters. But those eye bags and face color were a little pale from worrying about her.

Since Alice was unconscious. Liana started not paying attention to her eating and sleeping. His heavy heart made it difficult for him to swallow food and sleep soundly.

" Mother... Truly I have spent a lot of time in vain "Alice stared sadly at her mother.

Alice took the basin of water that Mary had brought and began to clean her face. Looking at her reflection from the water she was truly happy.

" After a long time... I finally have it. A family. " Alice smiled and began to tidy up a bit of her room.

Alicia Lein Strongfort, who would not normally do this, has changed. However, while waiting for Mary he thought to stretch a little stiff body because of sleeping long enough. Even his legs are a little hard to move. I don't know how long I've been asleep?

Liana who rested her head on the side of the bed started to wake up. Feeling the cool morning air from the window, Liana opened her eyes slowly.

When I saw Alice not in her bed. Liana panic.

" Alice? Alice?! "

" Mom, relax. I'm here "Said Alice after approaching her mother.

Liana turned around and placed both her hands on Alice's face "Alice? Are you that, honey? You're... Already awake. "

Liana's eyes began to glaze over "Yes mother. I..back "Alice's Law.

Liana immediately hugged her daughter tightly. He's really happy. He hugged her very tightly as if he was afraid that her daughter would leave her again.

Looking at Liana who broke into happy tears. Alice was also pleased with "So... Like this is a mother's embrace. Warm. " Inner. Then he leaned his head against Liana's arm.

Not just memories. Seo Min ah, Lan You nian and now Alicia Lein Strongfort. All feelings become one. Longing and hope to get a real family is finally fulfilled.

' I just realized. All this time I really wasted them. '

" Mommy... have you eaten? " Task Alice who is still in her mother's arms.

After calming himself. Liana only realized that her daughter's behavior was different from usual. His expression and tone were not the same especially when he asked about himself who had eaten or not. But more than that. Liana was happy because Alice was already conscious.

"If not, we eat first. Mom, accompany me to breakfast here. I've asked Mary to take us to breakfast. "

" Dear, we eat together." Reply Liana.

With a trolley, Mary heads to Alice's room after she gets food from the kitchen.

Mary was happy. He walked cheerfully.

When he gets to "Excuse me, miss. " Say after knocking on the door.

" Come in "Alice's Law.

Mary was surprised by the room. 'Was it like this?' He's surprised. Though he has not tidied up Alice's room but the curtains are open and the tables look a little clean.

' Don't tell miss...'

" Oh, you can put it there, Mary. " Say Alice pointed at one of the tables.

" Good miss. "

After putting the dish. Alice clasped her mother's hand and took their seats.

Seeing they had sat Mary began to prepare their equipment.

" Mary, no need. Just let me. You can go to the kitchen for breakfast or anything else. " Say Alice kindly.

" Ta-but miss... "

Without waiting for an answer, Alice had already held the teapot and started pouring tea into the glass. He then served the tea on the table.

Mary and Liana who saw it, could only be silent in astonishment.

"Then I'm sorry. Miss can call me if you need anything. " Pampit Mary.

"Um, thank you mary."

The remark made his steps pause for a moment before he pulled the door.

Mary smiled happily. He was absolutely certain that what he witnessed this morning was neither a dream nor a hallucination. Alice, the lady doesn't seem like she heard.