𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚘 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍 ✨️

chapter 9 planning

As I stirred from my slumber in the alternate reality donned as Eliane, my senses were greeted by the sight of Denver peacefully dozing by my side. Gradually rising from my resting spot, a throbbing sensation emerged in my head, causing me to wince. Utterly perplexed by this uncanny scenario, I couldn't help but blurt out, "What the hell is going on?" Within moments, Julie stirred from her own sleep, further intensifying the inexplicable and dreamlike quality of the moment.

Me " Are you okay?"
Julie " I DIDNT KILL US THIS TIME I SWEAR MIKYLA!"

She began to shake me and cry alot. Oh my God, I grabbed her and looked at her.

Me " I know someone killed us."

This wasn't apart of the plan... I didn't know this would have happened. Ughh well at least we are here again i guess, I looked at Julie and as continued to cry. Huh how old are we here? I went into my notes and looked, 13... Before the exam to become the knights.... well this event could have not gotten more inconvenient. I looked around and then went back down to Julie.

Me " Stop crying. We are 13 here, which means we haven't joined the rankings yet."
Julie " We havent?"
Me " No, considering we died fighting trolls we should probably not be alone too much"
Julie " I see, but.."
Me " what?"
Julie " THIS WORLD IS SCARY "
Me " Snap out of it, That's just go to the school and not join the ranks with June okay"
Julie " But..."

This is a nightmare, and a confusing one...

Julie " What should we do?"
Me " Act normal for the next couple of days"
Julie " I don't want to relive this year!"
Me " Better than dead"
Julie " Mhmmm!"
Me " Trust me"
Julie " Whatever you say"

Julie went back to sleep and I looked outside of the room. Here we go again... The next day, a couple of days before the exam, this is the time when the start of the second war was announced and they needed to recruit more people to join the knights. Moreover, this was the moment when the other nobles began turning against each other, stirring up drama. Our family aimed to stay out of the turmoil, but somehow we found ourselves at the center of the widening conflict. Attempts were made to frame Jean and Julie for treason, theft, and various other accusations, forcing our family to retreat into secrecy. Despite our efforts to remain unseen, it was clear that our enemies were making calculated moves to besmirch our name within the public eye.

I couldn't help but recall that among the children attending the academy were three individuals intimately linked to those who sought to undermine us. Count Val's daughter, Valerie, had previously bullied and tormented Julie before transferring schools. Then came Divine Ferd Sir Lucus's son, Jackson, who engaged in a dangerous rivalry with my brother, attempting to defame him and even plot his demise in a chilling turn of events. Finally, there was Sir Eversteen Doman, whose daughter Lillian seemed to be actively working against our interests, seeking to sabotage us at every opportunity.

Faced with such treachery, I pondered a plan. What if I could prevent these adversaries from attending the upcoming exam? The thought brought a smile to my face as I resolved to take strategic action. My first target would be Valerie, the count's daughter, as it was evident she would attend the same school as Julie and I, albeit not for much longer. Yet my intentions extended beyond mere retribution against one individual; I was prepared to confront the entire lineage. And so, with determination in my step, I set out for school with Julie by my side, only to encounter Valerie and Lillian conversing together—a sight both perplexing and unsettling, given their close ties to the aristocracy.

As they approached me with an invitation to a supposed celebratory sleepover, presumably an opportunity for humiliation and degradation, I masked my inner turmoil with a facade of acceptance. It was all part of the grand scheme unfolding in my mind, as I recognized the significance of this mysterious gathering. Observing Julie's puzzled expression as I relinquished myself to the unfolding events, I realized the gravity of the task ahead. This was just the beginning.

Julie “ why cant i go”
Me “ i was invited “
Julie “ remember what had happened last time when you went they embarrassed our whole family”
Me “ i am aware”
Julie “ and you still want to go”
Me “ trust me will you, the horrible things that they did to us in the past will be a memory”

Julie looked at me with a serous look

Julie “ if you say so…”

I walked away and Julie just looked at me. After school i got dressed for the sleepover when jean walked into the room.

jean “ hey noelle is here to see you”
Me “ okay”

As the usual, noelle came in and looked at me with a surprised look, I wore a dark gown and my hair was down.

Noelle “ you look so beautiful “
Me “ thank you”
Jean” i am going to let you two have your privacy “
Me “ okay”

Noelle began to hug me and kiss my head.

Me “ dont you have princy duties to do”
Noelle “ i do but i never get to spend time with you”
Me “ Noelle I saw you not to long ago”
Noelle “ And!”

Oh cry me a river… He continued to hug me until Jean came back to tell him i had to leave. He began to cry. Reminds me of julie…… I headed out, I kept looking outside of the country side and just remembered my past. I won't let this time slip by. I will get my revenge.