Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

The celebration was going on; several couples were moving on the dance floor, and glasses were raised and cheered. The atmosphere was quite peaceful and friendly.@@novelbin@@

However, amidst that, Alex suddenly felt a jolt

"Hmm? What happened?" Jullie, who was just beside him, saw him suddenly looking out of the window, with his gaze narrowed.

Alex shook his head, "Nothing, just…felt like something…"

He failed to realize the severity of that monetary alarm inside his head at that time.

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After the celebration, Jullie and Alex returned to their rooms. Since it was already too late, they had no option but to leave for the human realm tomorrow.

"The celebration was not much different from what I am used to," Jullie spoke. As the Professor of the Academy and someone close to the Headmaster, she has attended many banquets. And based on her experience this celebration wasn't much different.

Alex had a grin on his face upon hearing that, as he asked, "You mean to say, it's common for you to get hit on?"

Jullie shook her head, "You don't need to remember that."

Alex chuckled, "It's a tale worth sharing though, that amidst the beautiful race as the Vampire, a single human was getting all the attention."

Jullie gave him a side glance before, with a teasing look, she added, "Then I will also share the fact that you shared the dance floor with this old woman."

Alex pressed his fingers against his chest, and with a slight bow, he responded, "That'd be my honor. Please do so."

Okay…Jullie accepts defeat. Alex was more cheeky than she actually assumed.

"Okay then, see you tomorrow at six?" Alex asked as they stood before their rooms.

Jullie nodded, "Yes, and don't remain awake anymore and sleep right away."

"Ay, ay." Saying so, Alex opened the door and stepped inside.

Closing the door behind his back, he began unbuttoning his coat and unfastened his belt.

Today's celebration told him something important—that even with the help of Curse Alex had a long way to go. Standing in the hall surrounded by individuals who could have killed him at any moment was not a pleasant experience.

In the past, when Alex came to this world, with his skills and previous owner's knowledge, Alex thought he would never be able to compete with the other races and only would participate in the Trials to ensure victory in his world by sharing his knowledge about the opponents.

The weak coach who leads the strong team to their victory—kind of character.

However, now, with the addition of the curse and after defeating three Inhumans, Alex believed that he could reach that stage where he could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other races.

With those thoughts, Alex rested all the clothes on the couch, before he went to take a bath.

"I wonder what Sarah and Cela might be doing…"

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In the cathedral, where Sarah usually stays, she could be seen currently sitting at her desk and finishing her work to adjust her schedule.

She often has to move around churches, join rituals, and help people who are suffering, and if not all of them, she uses her time in praying.

She didn't have much problem adapting to this kind of life since even in her last lift, she was a church worker.

"Hmm…I need to remain around Grimland for the time being …" There was an appointment of hers with elven chiefs in three days, however, considering it could take quite long for that trip to end, she was thinking of postponing it.

After all, once the Celestial Decree descends, she needs to be in the human realm so she can actively handle the situation.

The notice of the contest to retain their existence.

Sarah had a feeling that because of Ceaser's interference, there would be quite many changes in the plot. However, she doesn't care since all she wants is for Ceaser to participate in the war.

Until he lives…Sarah will be content…

[Child.]

Sarah was flustered upon hearing that voice,

"Supreme mother?!" She instantly rose from her seat and knelt on the floor with her hands clasped,

'This devotee greets the Supreme One.' This wasn't the first time Sarah had heard her voice. Yet, each time, it was Sarah's own prayers that granted her the blessing of hearing the deity speak.

[It's pleasing to my eyes how devoted you always remain…but, recently, you have done something to disappoint me.]

Sarah flinched; she knew exactly what the Deity was talking about.

'My love for him is greater than my devotion.' she didn't apologize since that would have been a lie. She couldn't remain away from Alex because of her religion and beliefs. And for that, even if she is stripped of her role as the Saintess, then so be it.

[So many years of devotion and this is the first time I have seen you disobeying.]

Sarah took a deep breath but didn't say anything. Whatever decision the deity made, Sarah had to accept it. She has no other choice.

There was a long pause from the other side, making Sarah feel that the connection might have cut off, but,

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[I respect your devotion toward the one you love. That's the reason why I came to warn you today.]

Sarah frowned, as she asked, 'About Alex?'

[Indeed, child. You have neglected your family and your happiness and sacrificed everything necessary a person could desire in their life for such a long time. And using that devotion to serve people, heal them, and save their lives…you have gained this blessing, Sarah. That's why I am telling you this…]

[...Alex is being targeted by those whom he cannot defeat. Those beings are conspiring against him, planning to erase his existence during the Trials. And because they possess the same authority and power as I, it's highly impossible for Alex to overcome their wrath.]

Sarah took a strong gulp; she had heard from Andre that there were deities in this game who wanted to suppress Alex because they feared that his existence could bring mayhem. However, hearing it from a deity itself made things more severe.

After collecting her thoughts, Sarah asked, 'Who exactly do they fear? What Alex's presence could cause them? Please tell me, mother.'

[...I cannot say their name. I am forbidden, child.]

"...!" Sarah was taken aback. Someone who forbade a deity from taking their name? Who in the seven hell…

[For now, the only advice I could give you is to keep Alex away from the Trials. That is the only way for him to survive.]

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"Haah…" Alex had a good time in the bath. Using the gemstone he could easily manipulate the temperature of the water. And for his fatigued body, an hour-long bath was quite necessary.

"Let's see…if I can find a book to read…" Alex was going through the books resting on the shelves since falling asleep right away was impossible. And since he doesn't have a phone, he can only rely on books.

He found something related to wards and runes that elicited his interest.

Pulling the book, Alex dropped on the bed, and opened the first page,

[Runes to cast wards]

[In the ancient annals of elven lore, where the silvered branches of wisdom weave through the ages, there exists a script both mystical and eternal—the Runic Language of the Elves. Carved into the oldest oaks, etched upon moonlit stones, and whispered through the winds of enchanted glades, these sigils are more than mere letters; they are echoes of magic, the very essence of elven song and sorcery.]

[Elven runes, known in different realms by names like Lethalas Script or Elderglyphs, are believed to have been gifted to the elves by the stars themselves, or so the sagas claim.]

[Unlike the crude chiseling of warlike races, elven runes flow like the rivers of their woodland homelands—each stroke imbued with intention, each symbol a vessel of ancient power. They are not merely used for communication but also for warding spells, binding enchantments, and inscribing the names of the ageless upon the trees that remember.]

The more Alex read about it, the more he found the runic language interesting.

Unlike the usual casting where one has to chant the spell which was already invented by someone, runic language gives you the freedom to invent your own spell if you have enough knowledge about runes and know how to fuel them with power.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Alex's attention was torn away from the book as he heard a noise from the room beside him.

**BOOOOOM**

Alex jumped on his feet and instantly marched out of the room, only to find several maids standing there while looking inside Jullie's room.

Alex didn't think twice before entering inside, "Professor?!" He shouted as he saw a huge hole in the wall.

"She is not here." Suddenly, Natasha replied, as she walked inside the room.

Alex, with a frown, was about to step out and search for her when suddenly, Natasha said, "Look at that."

He directed his eyes toward where she was gesturing and found a few letters written on the mirror.

[Old town, graveyard. Come alone.

—Allen.]

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A/N:- We are having the classic saving the damsel arc. Drop a comment.