Chapter 2 : The beginning of an endless fairy tale (2)

I flipped the book open, and my eyes widened as I read every part of the book.

【 Aria Salustina 】

According to the book, she was not a witch. She was a siren. Even though the book talked about her, the fairy tale she had was nothing but tragic.

“Why would this be...?”

And what's more ominous was... “No… No way…!” I covered my mouth as I gasped.

【 Serene 】

[Serene is the birth mother of the siren, Aria, who died due to the Snow's horrifying cold. She gave her child to her cousin, Simeon before her death]

“Why is mother... And uncle's name... here?” A lot of questions filled my head. Did uncle write this? Or maybe... Did Mrs. Eliotte write this in order to make a fool out of me? ‘ No, its impossible. She doesn't know my mother's name ’

But then... How?

That was then, my uncle's words passed my mind.

“Deviate from Aria Salustina of the fairy tale”

So was I the witch everyone hated? No... I checked myself a thousand of times. I was a normal human.

“Th-this... This is of course some kind of joke... I see...” I laughed then hurriedly hid the book on the bookshelf.

There's no way I'm a siren.

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A month passed, and I finally decided to go to the capital of the empire. Everyone was busy and it's loud. I could feel the warm breeze of the air as I stepped my foot inside the border.

I came upon two knights standing guard on the capital's gate and I kindly greeted them. “Hello, sir knights!” I waved. They only nodded at me and remained their serious expressions. I wonder if the knights are usually like this.

Holding luggage in my two hands, I felt that it had started to burden my arms and shoulders. “It's too heavy” I murmured. Then, as minutes passed, before my hands gave up, the line has perished, and I was finally there.

A brown haired woman with Hazel eyes, kindly smiled at me. She had a peculiar glasses too. “Hi, What is your name?” She asked. Her voice was deep and graceful.

‘She must be a noble lady’ I figured.

“My name's Aria Salustina, Ma'am” I introduced. She then checked my profile and frowned. “Did you dye your hair, Aria? Your profile previously had clear light blue...”

“I did ma'am, I'm sorry if it caused inconvenience”

“No, no. Aria, you look stunning with red hair. Your golden eyes perfectly fit well with it. Now then, Shall I cast a little magic on you? It's for identification process, there's no need to worry” She laughed, and I nodded. With hesitation, I slowly came near her, and she tapped my forehead.

Nothing happened. She let me in soon after, and I turned back to look at her. Somehow, she had a strange expression. “I think I'm overthinking it...”

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I am finally in the capital. It was a beautiful place, it was more beautiful than my hometown. It was not barren like my previous home place did. And everyone... more importantly, looked rich.

“Are they nobles? Crazy how they stroll everywhere” I laughed silently. I really thought that rich nobles would prefer to stay in their houses instead of mingling among commoners. “Well, not my business”

With my luggage on my back, I quickly started to move in search of the manor that I would be working on. I heard that it has quite a good reputation among commoners, so my worries has vanished.

“But then... I'm lost?”

THIS CAPITAL IS TOO HUGE...!

But then, I felt a soft tap behind me. “Excuse me, Ms?”

Her voice was angelic and I gasped. She was a beautiful lady with blonde hair and green eyes. Her eyes were like emerald, and it reminded me of my uncle.

“Do you need my help?” I asked, but then I laughed at myself for asking so, even if I, am the one in most need of it. “No? I think you do, Ms...?”

“Aria” I said and closed my eyes In pure embarrassment. “Ms. Aria, where are you headed to? I could take you there.”

“No, no need! I feel bad troubling you! I can find my own way... I guess?” As I uttered those few words, I felt like something inside me clashed.

The first was, Why would I refuse the help I really need? And the second was screaming, This lady shouldn't be troubled by insignificant me.

Then I gave up as I saw her turn. I contemplated a bit about it, but I reached at her sleeves. “W-wait! I-i... want to go to the... marquess' manor...” I softly and silently said under my breath. She must've noticed I recently fought with myself, so she laughed then started to walk.

“Just follow me then, Aria!”

I nodded in obedience and followed the kind-hearted lady.

But...

‘Why did it feel like she resembled the woman who talked to Salustina of the fairy tale?’

I'm definitely overthinking things.

Or so I thought.

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