The group watched as Hershey staggered, walked nervously then sudden confidence could be seen in her next movement! Finally, she was able to go near the fountain with steady and calm steps.
The three men looked at each other as if having one common thought. Ghirar then moved forward and got near Hershey.
The moment he was standing beside Hershey, he was surprised to find her looking down the water with complete shock. He tried to get her attention but Hershey seemed to be in her own world.
Deciding to proceed, he then lifted his right hand as he did a light snap. Ripple then appeared in the water and few water droplets floated up. The glittering water droplets moved towards Hershey and formed into a light blue bubble slowly surrounding her.
The water from the fountain was used primarily to heal those sick and it was secondly used to gauge someone – whether they possesses power. The entire process where a priest sends some water droplets to an individual was referred as Sun God’s blessing.
When Hershey was fully engulfed inside the bubble, Sun God’s Blessing was then successfully casted.
Ghirar moved a little bit further and urged the bubble to move forward. They then watched as Hershey’s body slowly floated up. If she could remain inside the bubble without it breaking up, the possibility that she was a Hallow was a certainty. Otherwise, she was just a normal human.
The water bubble could only retain its form within a meter radius near the fountain and when it crossed, it will eventually pop. The group watched closely as the bubble moved forward until it flew pass the meter radius.
One… Two… Three…
Pop!
The bubble burst and Hershey’s figure instantly fell down. In swift motion, Ghirar’s double arrived before Hershey hit the ground. He then supported Hershey who was now unconscious.
“She passed out…” Ghirar then handed Hershey over to Aero as he once again pointed at Almond Joy to do the same.
The same procedure was made so that the two women would not be so suspicious of the royalties action. They could just merely say it was a test especially made for Lotte’s safety.
The results were different from Lotte’s expectation. Hershey turned to be normal and she can’t help but doubt if it was really because Hershey had enough of it. Thinking this, she decided to be conscious of her treatment to the two. After all, they were only the real friends she ever had.
*******
When I wake up, I found myself in an unfamiliar room but I can’t help but admire the interior. I wished I could design my own room like this.
The room was decorated in luxury. It was like a princess bedroom one would usually see in fantasy movies! The large chandelier even has some little diamonds hanging from it. The beige coloured wall also gave a medieval ambiance more.
This bed could even be larger than a king sized one and the room was complete with everything. There was a bronze door which should lead to the bathroom as I could even see myself in it, though not so clearly. The white door my far right should be the way out of this room.
Since I was at the castle before… this should be one of the palace’s guest rooms?
Thinking of this, I quickly got up and decided to doll up myself. No need to worry about a thing to change into as there are even pre-arranged dresses at the corner of the room. I was choosing a dress when a soft knock echoed out.
A young maid with short blonde hair then came in. Wearing the black and white servant dress, her pale complexion was completely highlighted. Her mannerism, showed how totally nervous she is.
I don’t think I’m that scary…
She did not even lift her head as she expresses the orders from above. “Young Lady, It’s time to go down. Mistress and Duke where so worried for you yesterday. I already prepared some dresses on your preference…”
Oh… So they sent me home after…
Looking at the young maid who was now trembling, I can’t help but click my tongue. Though Hershey was a loyal dog to the villainous princess, she was also a villainess in her own turf. She would command her own lady maid with cuss, thus she never really have a fix maid. Above all, she was disrespectful to her stepmother and mean towards her younger brother.
“I liked them.” I voiced out since the young maid seemed to be having a heart attack now.
“Please inform the Duke – I mean father that I will be joining them for lunch, we could discuss things then…”
The young maid instantly looked up as if she heard something ridiculous but swiftly lowered her head again. She then left the room after bowing politely.
I moved into the glass panelled window as I think of the things that have happen to me. My very first day in this novel world was surely unimaginable.
But what was the last thing that I saw?
I’m truly troubled! To confirm if it’s only an illusion, I need to be able to go near that fountain once more. Sun God’s Blessing should be the perfect time for that…
Looking at the sun that’s fully up, I can’t help but sigh.
For now, this should be my new home…
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