Chapter Seventy.Nina's POV“The southeast really is different.” my eyes reflected a new scenario. It was very different from the busy Capital, but the people and establishment almost looked the same.I saw a mother feeding her son a meal. It reminds me of my mother, my mom from earth.She loved being able to cook and bake meals for her loved ones - thrived on taking care of the children. It was our nature to only be able to produce one child and even that was difficult for them, so Mama and Papa felt very lucky when their little child came along. Then when mother and father's work asked them to transfer in the city, Grandma who of course disagreed immediately. It may be the nature of our family to only have one child, that maybe the reason why my grandma was so overprotective of me and my mother, to be a mother and she'd always wanted a large family."The atmosphere feels mixed up."That was what came out of my mouth based on what I saw out through the window. Rita seemed to understa
Chapter Seventy-One."Let's go inside." Marquess Bernardo offered and led us inside the mansion. We walked ahead as we made our way to the five story building. When a homeowner enters their home for the first time, they have to personally walk from the gate to the door of the residence. It symbolizes that this is our territory, my future territory.It was some sort of implication that the heiress is back, it was a subtle announcement that I will soon inherit this. And if I was honest, it made my heart tremble with joy and anxiety.I don't like the flow. Something didn't feel right but I couldn't see it, I would just be much more vigilant now. This wasn't necessary, but mother and father still did it.screeeech-The large iron gate with the black crow closed, and our figure started to disappear from the eyes of the outside wall.All of us silently walk on our way until father picks up a question in the road. "How was your trip?" he asked in a solemn voice.I almost flinched but held my
Chapter Seventy-Two.After taking another sip of my wine, I drop the glass and put it on the table. Breathing in for a second and two, and making sure no one was really around me.I immediately sat down on the bed and traced a circle in front of me. The dark space soon opened and revealed some things.I didn't look at or touch the sword, instead I took the papers at the bottom. Grabbing the yellowed stain papers, I arranged them and placed them above the queen size bed.I pick up the very first page near me."4th Month of Gold (March). Why are my friends so stupid? I've repeated myself so many times. Don't be fooled by those people from the magic tower! They are scamming us! Thinking that the key to fully control our mana and have our mana core strengthen is by forcing to manipulate the mana around us. Which is very stupid if I may say.The key thing about mana control is not about grasping them, but digesting them! It's nothing about tapping powers, but being one with our attribute!
Prologue. "Lady Marina?" a soft voice echoed from a distant room. Hmmm... A soft feminine voice echoed in my ears, it was truly lovely and soft like clouds. The voice was like a lullaby because instead of waking me up, it makes my eyelids heavier than ever. What is it? The sun hasn't risen yet, right? And besides, it's the weekend, isn't it? I don't have classes today! for Pete's sake! So please, let me sleep a little longer. I didn't realize that it was already dawn when I finished the novel I read last night. All I need is one thing; it is called peace. Instead of opening my heavy eyelids, I just ignore the voice and buried my face into the soft pillows as it was because it was too early. "Lady Marina!?" someone from the other side of the room called out again. What the heck!? It's too early and someone is bothering me again. Don't they know the saying, "Wake up the drunk, but not the one who's sleeping, or else you would taste eternal rest?" Cringed. I know that, but hey! W
Chapter One.Nina's POVOkay. I'm in the body of Lady Marina Edwards, the possible antagonist of the novel, Illuminating Darkness. No need to panic, okay? Nina Facelo don't panic! Take a deep breath, and relax. You're better than this!So, let's get our facts straight. We haven't read the book yet, but we already have a small idea of what the scenarios and story flow are. Courtesy to our dearest spoiler friends, Mary and Janna.I actually felt genuinely happy with the spoilers I heard. I've never thought that I– who hates spoilers, would actually thank them for spoiling.I hate spoilers and I hate spoiling. The suspense and thrill of the story would vanish just like a bubble. I don't want to ruin their reading experience. But who would ever think that I would thank them to death?Spoilers are also useful, somehow.Now, I should start planning my moves and goals. I need to summarize all the information I learned from Mary and Janna. It would greatly help me avoid unwanted attention a
Chapter Two. Nina's POV. Time is short when you are happy, time is long when you are sad, and time is too slow for those who wait. But in my case, time is swift when you're in the zone. Two weeks had passed since I woke up as Lady Marina. Now, I am in the library, trying to research all information about this world, the world that I would probably live in for a while. According to Rita, my maidservant (which I'm correct). This is Lady Marina's private library; the whole Red Rose Manor has four libraries. One for me, one for my mother, one for my father, and lastly, the Edwards' Central Library. With that two weeks' time. I've learned many things. Lady Marina is an only daughter and she's seventeen. I am currently living at the Red Rose Manor, which is the Edwards family estate in the nobles' district in the royal capital. The Edwards' real territory is in the eastern region of the Avalor Kingdom, and Lady Marina is currently studying at Avalon Academy of Magic. Avalon Academy
"F-Fiancé! I have a freaking fiancé!?" I screamed in disbelief. It was a ridiculous claim! And not a good joke! I think my brain jumped out of its spot.Rita seemed surprised by my sudden outburst because her smile was suddenly replaced by fear.She started trembling in front of me.I suddenly felt sorry for her. I think she might be expecting a punishment because I look angry. Knowing Lady Marina's attitude, it's not impossible to come up with that conclusion.Nina clam down! Don't let the news whack you down. Remember the manners and etiquette you've hard learned, it would be paid all for nothing. Now, man up and relax. If they discovered something wrong, it would be my doom. If they mistake me as being possessed by the devil, they might hire a powerful exorcist to investigate. I might be found out!I took a deep breath to calm my mind, and nerves down. I look at Rita-who's still shaking, and gently smiled at her, as if I didn't shout a few seconds ago."Excuse me, I have a fiancé,
Nina's POV Silence That's what filled the room after I said that. I can't help but feel nervous because a single mistake might lead to my doom. But I need to take the risk, and it's pretty obvious that this is an arranged marriage. If this continues, I would probably be the one who would look evil, preventing the heroine and the hero from getting close. "Hmm..." Lord Ethan leans against the chair, seated comfortably, and crossed his legs with arms resting at the side With his form, it is obvious that he came from the high society. The way he sits looks like his a king. The way he looks at you feels like you are not important, just a speck of dust in his sight. His cold and empty eyes can make you suffocate and freeze to death. "Why would you call off the engagement, Lady Marina?" Lord Ethan asked, half amused. He looks lazily playful in his sitting position, the other corner of his lips curled into a playful smile. I almost can't control my eyebrows from twitching. His behavior