Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

"...so yeah, this is the whole thing with the curse and why those heavenly shits are after me," Alex told them.

The three of them—Alex, Celestria, and Sarah were sitting in the same room.

It was already past midnight that's why it was easy for Sarah to sneak out of her room and reunite with her lover.

Alex told them everything that had been happening recently, starting from the visit to the Blood Domain, followed by the incident with Allen and Jullie.

Then he added the story he heard from the Curse....the whole thing about his parents and why the Curse was sealed in Alex's body. And lastly, why Alex would be targeted during the tournament.

"An ancient power...if I am not wrong, the Curse has been a part of the first king as well?"

[She is right. The first human king was once my host. I have some recollection.]

Alex nodded, "Yeah, he agrees. But how do you know?"

Sarah revealed to them, "Well while researching about your Curse Seal, I came across a familiar mark in the history books, which the first King had on the back of his neck. It was said that he was a very strong warrior, and his strength and courage became a major factor in making the superior races realize that humans should also have liberty and dignity. He made them realize that humans aren't just meant to be livestock or slaves."

Alex was impressed, "Quite an admirable host you had."

[Self-sacrificing fool who got stabbed in the back and died like an idiot. And even during his last moment, he wished his murders to be spared.]

That sounded...oddly familiar, but Alex didn't think about it for long.

Turning toward the other two, he said, "So yeah, after I make sure that I am one of the ten warriors to be participating in the tournament, I would take some time to train my soul."

Celestria had a worried visage as she asked, "Will that be dangerous?"

Alex slowly nodded, "Yes, surely. However, you don't need to worry since the curse knows that if something happens to me, it will be his end as well. So I surely will get his support."

When Alex said that, he was expecting the Curse to retort. But I guess he was quite tired since nothing arrived from the immortal one.

"Alex...what are the chances for the Supreme Deity, the father of all Gods, to reject the Curse's existence and doesn't care about you at all?"

Alex heaved a sigh as he said, "If my memories serve right, then the Supreme One just wanted the Curse to realize his mistake and become a responsible person. That's why I don't think he would ignore him once I appear on the upper realm."

...or so he expected. Truth be told, this whole situation with the Curse's family was quite complicated. And the beings involved in this were simply out of his league. He can only hope that the Allfather doesn't go berserk after realizing that his son is still alive and now a part of a human.

That would be...disastrous.

Imagine defending against all his children, only to be crushed by the old man. Guh.

"Alex...what the Curse has to say about the Gods? How can they interfere with the trials to harm you?" Celestria asked with a severe frown on her face.

Sarah also grew worried—she has been not trying to think about it since there were a few months to prepare. However, it was her cowardice to ignore the matter when it was inevitable.

"Hmm...well, they will send their descendents and worshipers to attack me. And that's why I need to be more prepared than anyone else."

Alex heard from the Curse that there are a few worlds who are fanatics of their Gods..and since most of the deities were involved with this conspiracy against the Curse, they surely would use the people's devotion to hunt Alex down.

Celestria hesitantly asked, "Is there any chance for you not to participate."

Sarah and Alex exchanged a glance at that before Alex wordlessly told her not to reveal it to her.

He couldn't tell Celestria everything about the trials, and the necessity for one to be a participant if they wanted to survive. Otherwise, he would have to tell her the source of his knowledge as well—further unfolding the tale of his previous life as well.

And Alex doesn't intend on going that route. That's why,

"I need to be there, Cela. To ensure that this world survives, I need to make sure that we win this." He didn't lie to her since, more than to secure himself, he wanted to be there to protect this planet and the people he adores.

There was nothing else Celestria could have said or done. She has recently come to understand that trying to restrict her lover from doing something would only make him feel troubled but won't stop him from doing it. That's why, rather than becoming a burden on him,

"Please ask me if you need my help in any way. I might not be strong enough but I can be a helpful training partner."

....

Not so long after, Celestria and Sarah decided to return to their rooms since it was getting quite late.

Naturally, they couldn't stay in his room because Celestria's father was also staying in the cathedral, and Sarah's reasons don't need to be explained.

"I will send some milk for you. Drink it before you sleep." Sarah resolutely told him. He didn't have dinner properly because the food here was too bland for his taste. That's why Sarah wanted him to have at least some milk to fill his stomach before he slept.

"Ok~ay." Alex said before he closed the door after giving a goodbye kiss to his girlfriends.

Closing the door he returned to the bed and sat before the window.

The scenery outside was breathtaking. The misty clouds, the small lights coming from the houses in the town, the sound of a slow waterfall which was just behind the church. It was really peaceful.

'Having a house at a location like this would be the best....' Alex knows it was still too far away, but he couldn't stop thinking about the family he wanted to build with the ones he loved.

*Knock*

Breaking his train of thought, someone knocked on the door, making Alex groan.

He knew who exactly was on the other side.

"Coming," Calling out, he got down the bed and approached the door.

*Click*

And as he thought, a Priestess stood there with a tray in her hands and a cup of milk resting over it.

"Thank you..." Thanking the girl dryly he took the cup before he heard her say,

"The Supreme One asked you to finish it."

Alex rolled his eyes before he attached the cup to his lips and began drinking right before her.

*Gulp*

Finishing the milk in four big gulps, he handed the empty cup back to the girl before asking, "Happy? Now go." Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

The Priestess narrowed her eyes, as she checked the cup before nodding, "Have a good night."

Alex heaved a sigh, as he closed the door and began walking back to the bed—when suddenly,

"Agh..." His vision began to darken, and losing his balance, he swayed around. His mind failed to register what was happening around him.

And before he could have fought the sensation,

*Thud*

—he fell on the ground.

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