The Forest Witch (42)

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I didn't bother to ask.

It might have something to do with that dream of hers.

'A dream, huh?'  I tried to recall the memories.

'How young was I?' I don't exactly remember it, but the faint pieces of my past slowly returned as we made our way back home.

I remembered being one of the few top students of my class.

Despite coming from a commoner's background, I managed to make my way to the top through furthering my studies.

It wasn't until I received a letter from one of the Queen's Royal Alchemists.

I felt honored.

Seeing my knowledge and efforts being acknowledged by experts.

However...

I wasn't the only one chosen as a future Royal Alchemist.

There was someone younger...

Nervous.

And often stuttered a lot.

His name was.

"Victor von Frankenstein." He held his hand out to me. "Nice to meet you, E-!"

"Sylva."

"Eh?"

"That's Sylva to you, Victor."

And he was my rival.

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