'I can't take this anymore. Such a humiliating life!!! Why didn't I chose to end my life back then rather than this unbearable suffering much less dignity! Why did I hope to change him? Hahaha, how pathetic I am. I should have done this before...
Gritting my teeth, not to make a single sound even it is a high of the pain...
I endured it
The metal stamp in the shape of rune place in an inferno like a blazing fire to get heated up....then dipped in natural unfading dye and placed no stamped on my nape.
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I can feel it.
Blood...
Warm liquid.. blood is flowing out of the place where the metal stamp is placed.
Cold sweat dripping down my face.
Even my whole body is almost drenched.
I can sense myself trembling due to pain.
But still, I endured. 'Cause I have to.
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How long has it been...
How much time has passed?
" haa hah hah " panting I tried to stand up. But my legs wobbled turning mushy life jellyfish.
" Need some help "
Gazing into his eyes I can see the worry and concern that is itched in his emerald green eyes. But why is he so concerned about me, we just met. Is it due to that I'm still a kid. Of course, I need his help, I don't think I can stand on my own with my current physique I may even faint. I am already feeling dizzy.
" ..... " But I don't feel like I need his help.
" Hey!! kiddo. Don't act stubborn "
"...."
" I don't know why you wanted to have the mark of IRATZE on your body...I won't question. Everyone has their own reasons ... But I would like to give you something."
"...."
".....Take is as our first meeting gift...."
".....???? How do you know about it? "
" It's Aurelia's ancient and forgotten language... It doesn't matter how I know and I have the same one on my shoulder blade "
"...What has that got to do with me ?" He really is strange.
" Well accept this. You will know it when the time comes "
And he took a box made of silver and adorned it with sapphire stones simple yet elegant.
I took it and opened the box...
*Gasp*
I took a deep breath looking at the object.... no, a silver... no, platinum pendant is tied to the platinum chain.
What shocked me was not platinum but the pendant...
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It's exactly Iratze...
The IRATZE shaped platinum pendant lay on deep blue-colored velvet cloth in the silver box adorned with sapphire stones.
" ....Why are you giving me this?"
" I told you, it's our first meeting gift. Keep it. It will help you whenever you feel hurt or suffocated.
Well, I don't understand why he acts strange and weird but I will accept it as kind regard.
"Thank you." with that I turned to leave as I have gained enough strength to reach the palace.
" Wait!! "
Now what. Annoyed I eyed him with the look ' Not done yet. Do you need me to return the present?'
Arching one brow he gazed up to me and said " do I look like such a person in your eyes, en? Anyway, take this salve. It will help reduce the swelling on your nape and keeps away from getting infected."
"...." I shamelessly snatched... took it from his hands
"What's the hurry. Let me help you apply it so that it can ease your pain"
I let him apply it.
"..Thank you" I bowed to show him my appreciation.
Without waiting for his reply I just scurried off from that damn weird being and with the pendant hanging on my neck.
