Chapter 1: Confusion

In a very prosperous land filled with riches and fertility, at the very center of the empire, there lies a huge castle. The huge majestic castle had white brick walls, red tiled pointed roofs and windows with golden frames. It felt like it just came out of a fairytale. Everyone envied the people who lived in luxury in such a wonderful place.

As the remnants of winter melted away, the cold shivering touch of winter left and the flowery arrival of spring has come.

The cheerful chirps of the birds erupted through the early morning of spring as it brought life to the peaceful yet silent morning.

The morning sun was emitting warm rays of sunshine, completely erasing the traces of the cold wintery snow.

Spring truly has come, and at that very moment, a special existence has been brought into this world as well.

Inside the big castle, in a certain room, a loud cry of a child can be heard. His or her wails permeated through the room, signaling that it was a very healthy child.

But what made the situation more astonishing is that the room was filled with loud gasps and wows all around the room.

"Your majesty, it's a lovely healthy girl!"

An old woman who seem to be a maid said out loud in excitement. Her eyes were literally gleaming out of happiness.

The loud cries of a newborn erupted throughout the room once more and the old maid cradled the little baby in her arms. She smiled warmly at the little baby girl.

And right in front of the old lady is a beautiful woman with silver hair and purple amethyst eyes. She was lying down on her bed and smiled tiredly at the old maid. She was tired because she just went through childbirth.

"What are you gonna name her, Your majesty?"

The old maid looked at the baby and then glanced at the beautiful woman.

The woman smiled and beckoned for her to give her the baby. The maid gave her the child and she gently cradled her in her arms. She looked at her baby and saw that she has her hair and the eyes of her father.

She has shining silver hair that shines like the moonlight and bright golden eyes that resembles of a yellow jewel.

"Her name will be Ivia Rozellete Leonite."

She smiled lovingly at her child, she felt her heart being squeezed by looking at her innocent eyes and rosy chubby cheeks. She caressed her cheeks and kissed her forehead.

Right when she's in her own world with her baby girl, she was cut off by a sudden shout.

"His majesty is here!"

One of the servants said out loud as he informed the people around him.

With the sound of his heavy footsteps, the maids and the surrounding servants bowed at the presence of the emperor.

As the footsteps came closer, a tall man appeared along with his attendants. He had dark blue hair and fierce golden eyes. His aura said it all, that he is someone whose authority is at it's peak.

"Sorry I'm late, did you name our baby yet?"

He said as he looked at the sight of his daughter, she really resembles both of her parents with her hair and eyes.

"Yes, I have. From now on, her name will be Ivia Rozellete Leonite. She's our very first baby girl, are you happy?"

The emperor smiled and kissed the side of her head before answering.

"Of course, I am very happy."

He said as he gently smiled. He was truly and genuinely happy to the point that he's over the moon. He always wanted a baby girl he could dote on. He's sure her big brothers will love her as well.

"But your majesty, is our daughter really from the legend that was written about in the prophecy?"

The woman said, feeling concerned as she stared at the man in front of her.

The man smiled slightly and kissed her forehead. He gave him a reassuring smile as he started talking.

"It seems so, and I know, I have to do something about that but don't worry, she's still our daughter so it doesn't matter who or what she is, her being our daughter is all that matters."

The royal family was known for not being able to produce female children, everyone believed that it was a curse planted on them. However, according to the prophecy long ago, as told by a legendary wise prophet, there will come a day where a girl born from the Leonite bloodline holds the power and the blessing of the God of Creation, Aerox. The royal family already gave up on the idea of waiting for the prophecy that has no guarantee of coming true.

But who would've thought that the prophecy would prove them wrong when they already gave up long ago.

"You know that the church won't leave her alone."

The woman said worryingly, she didn't want her baby girl to be taken away.

The man frowned at the mention of the church. The thought of them taking their daughter away from them under the pretex of taking her under their protection doesn't sit well with him.

The church was known for consisting of priests that serve God but as time passes by, it slowly became a corrupt organization under the facade of being a holy sanctuary.

The only reason why he didn't cut ties with them yet is because they still have a huge influence on the public citizens so he's always being careful with them.

He never liked them but it will bring consequences if he happen to offend them in any way. If they wanted to, they could start a war. But that would've been before, in the past, he would have still be in neutral terms with the church but now that his daughter is now in the picture, he wouldn't mind initiating a war first if they happen to do anything to his daughter.

"Don't worry, I won't let her get taken away from us."

He assured his wife, his voice was stern and serious, like a knight making an oath that he would protect her with his life.

He was always a man of his words so he's sure that he would keep his promise to protect their little princess.

As time passes by, the sun started to set, as it begun to tuck itself away on the faraway horizon. The dark calm night slowly creeped in, as the sun started to disappear.

The maids left to depart for the day and the only ones left nearby are guards protecting the room of the baby and her parents that are next to her room.

Inside the pink crib, the baby's eyes were wide open, she didn't cry nor did she squirmed relentlessly, she was just quiet as her expression was blank.

Her eyes no longer held the lovely innocence that she once had and was replaced with a mature but blank look.

The baby sighed as she stared at the ceiling of the bedroom. It seems that she wasn't an ordinary baby.

And it's true, she really wasn't.

~Flashback~

The moment she came to this world, she was greeted by unfamiliar faces looking at her while saying things that she doesn't understand.

But before she could assess more of her situation, her head felt dizzy and it felt like time slowed down.

As her heart thumped heavily, a series of unknown knowledge started entering her mind. Things she couldn't comprehend pierced her head like a bullet as she felt a sharp pain in her head.

She closed her eyes as she winced, more and more strange things kept entering her head as if it isn't intending to stop at all.

What is happening? What is all this?

Magic?

Elements?

Royal Bloodline?

Mystical Creatures?

Empires?

And....

As if a blink of an eye, she was back to how things started. As if nothing happened as all the people around her had not once noticed anything at all.

They were all smiling and laughing as if something joyous has happened. She felt weird seeing them all with their bright smiles and cheerful laughter surrounding her. She felt like she was the only one who's not doing the same thing as them.

The unknown knowledge came to her like a storm as it was all laid out to her like a perfectly detailed database. It was as if it knew how confused she is right now and threw her answers she never expected to get.

And at that moment, the cogwheels on her head started turning as she pieced everything together. And finally, she realized what's happening to her right now. She knew yet she also couldn't believe that something absurd and nonsensical happen to her. Is this a dream or a mere illusion made to mock her?

~End of Flashback~

She sighed as she felt exhausted just by remembering that situation. Even though she understood all the info handed to her, it doesn't really mean that she fully accepted all of this sudden events right off the bat.

She stared at her tiny little hands full of baby fat. She really did turn into a baby.

If Gods do exist, what was their motive for doing this to her? Why give her this chance? Did she deserve it? She just doesn't know anymore.

Just why?

Why was she reincarnated?

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