I Think, Therefore I am

CHAPTER 5 - THE CONCLAVE

After her encounter with Vieve she went to find Layla and nick, she almost forgot about Zack's trail. Minutes later, she notices Layla by the entrance of the training ground looking around frantically, and when their gaze met she relaxed and embrace Ophelia.

"Ophelia, child where have you been. Nick and I lost you, did anything happen to you? Please tell me nothing bad happened!" Layla's worried tone made Ophelia guilty for leaving without permission.

"I apologize, I got lost in my thoughts again and got lost, I promise you, it will not happen again" Ophelia apologized to Layla who only smiled in joy. Without saying anything she guided Ophelia to the inn they stayed.

"No worries about that, you must be tired it is better if you rest for now. It is still the first day of the trial. Zack will arrive on the third day so we must rest and enjoy the capital tomorrow" Layla suggested and Ophelia appreciates her suggestion and followed it. After bidding her farewell, Ophelia changed into her nightwear and went to bed.

Darkness crept in Ophelia's view as she went into a deep slumber, slowly her view change into a familiar surroundings. In the grassy field filled with different kinds of flowers, there sat Elpis who seemingly caressing the flower petal. Without hesitation, Ophelia walks toward Elpis.

"Hello Elpis, I have returned. I have a query for you and I would appreciate it if you answer me" Ophelia stated. This made Elpis smile and without even looking back at Ophelia.

"What is it, your query? Little one" she continued her little activity while waiting for Ophelia to ask. She heard Ophelia took a deep breath.

"About the history of the verse, when did that exactly happen? And perhaps, by any chance is there also someone who knows about it" Ophelia asked, waiting for Elpis to answer. Ophelia stared at the hand where Elpis pat, indicating to sit beside her, Ophelia obliged and took a seat.

"If a conflict happens, aside is formed. The left and right, the believers and non-believers, the believers are the people who accept the truth, meanwhile, the non-believers are the ones who denied. So what do you think, are there still some people who believe? Or all became agnostic of the history?" Elpis hand out a violet flower—A freesia? Ophelia accepts the flower, she seriously needs to know what the language of the flowers is because Elpis remain ambiguous as ever. Ophelia sighed in hindrance.

"Never mind about that, I had forgotten to tell you that I learned how to transform into a hybrid. Could you care to tell me what are the changes if I transform" Ophelia altered into her hybrid form, her long hair hit the ground with her tail swaying left and right. 'Now that she could compare, she looks quite different from Elpis' her ears is tad a bit longer and sharper, so are her fangs. Hair is lighter, and eyes are darker.

When Ophelia transformed Elpis stop what she was doing and stared at Ophelia, minutes later she explained to Ophelia how her hearing and smell enhance together with the level of strength she gained. However, hearing Elpis explained Ophelia had one sentence she couldn't forget before returning to consciousness.

"Memento mori, you should know where to place your trust"

Ophelia woke up, the same state whenever she visits Elpis. Breathing deformed and sweat breaking, Ophelia remained laying down on her mattress. She could feel the early morning sunlight warmed her skin. Today is the day where she would meet up with the noble omega woman, which could also mean that she needs to join the tournament she could only hope nothing bad could happen. Ophelia got up and prepared her outfit, stunning color of mahogany pants paired with a plain long-sleeve white shirt and a corset accompanied by her usual knee-length boots. Ophelia was tying her hair up along with her weapon in her belt both in her hips and calf with the finishing touch of her cape and mask.