Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Cristina was recovered once the flaming monster—now an ice sculpture—was destroyed.

She was breathing very faintly when she was taken out, and her body was below the usual human temperature. However, she was safe and could be healed.

Liriel was standing there, witnessing the spirits scattering when their soul presence was suppressed.

It was quite overwhelming, to suppress the spirits who have an infinite amount of Soul Energy. These beings have lived for hundreds of thousands of years. Their origin is unknown and so is their power source.

And along with their long life, they have grown severely lonely as well. The reason why the monster was growing was because the more attack it received, the more spirits got attracted by it—thinking it must be fun to participate.

That's why it is said that calming down excited spirits is a very taxing task and not something a human can achieve unless several high-ranking warriors are in complete sync.

"Alex...the bearer of the Curse. Someone who can adapt to new powers according to the situation. He is a different species altogether." Liriel muttered under her breath as she noted whatever she had gained about Alex.

'Nice documentary I have made for the children.' With those thoughts, the little elf advanced back to her hometown. Enough exploration for today.

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Alex and Edric were inside the infirmary, as they watched Melissa and the other nurses taking care of Celestria and Amanda.

They have inhaled excessive amounts of smoke, which is why their breathing has been blocked. However, Melissa had the perfect equipment to remove the smoke, which she immediately used before the two could have run out of breath.

Inside the infirmary, the headmaster, along with a few other teachers, were also present, as they heard about the whole commotion.

"Headmaster, that student isn't right in the head. Today, she could have killed Cela and Amanda. And many other people got injured today." Alex spoke sternly. If he could, he would have himself slaughtered the girl and called it an act of self-defense.

However, even after freezing the monster, the girl survived—or what report he received.

Hector assured him, "She would be expelled for her actions and strict action would be taken to discipline the child. You need not to worry."

Hector was not going to remain lenient about it in any way. Those people who were injured would be fully compensated by Cristina's father and for those who might have lost their lives, Cristina might get imprisoned for that.

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Edric turned toward the teacher whom he met at the time when he came with Celestria and Amanda, before thanking him, "Thank you for sending reinforcement, sir. It was really helpful."

The black-haired man smiled in understanding, "It was my duty. No need to be thankful."

After that, Melissa asked not to remain in the infirmary anymore, or they would disturb the patients.

When Edric and Alex asked if they could stay, "Not today. Go and rest and come back tomorrow in the morning. They won't wake up anytime today."

The blue-haired nurse spoke and left no room for argument.

In the end, they had to leave silently.

...

"What are your plans?" Edric asked as they walked slowly toward the dorm.

Alex heaved a sigh, "I am going to check on Professor Jullie with her brother."

Alex had received a letter from Akron regarding his wish to see his sister. And since Alex had the permit of the Vampire Monarch, he could easily travel between realms without a problem.

Edric suddenly asked, "Can I also come?"

Alex raised his brows, "You know it's not a picnic, right? There are dangers on the other side which you might not be ready to face."

"I know but still....Professor Jullie is an important person for me as well. I just want to make sure that she is alright."

Alex glanced at the guy. How can he forget that Edric had a crush on Jullie? Their encounter during the initial days of the Academy resulted in him growing affectionate for the woman.

Well, Alex couldn't blame him—Jullie, indeed, is a person whom people couldn't help but like.

Considering only six hours it takes to reach there and the sun has yet to completely set, Alex assented, "Okay, let's go."

Edric was taken aback, "For real?"

Alex nodded, "Get freshen up and change, and meet me at the front gate in an hour."

Edric nodded, "I won't be late."

Alex saw an excited Edric dashing away before he also headed toward his room.

...

In his room, Alex sat down inside the bathing pool and checked his grimoire.

[Name: Alex]

[Age: 17]

[Str: 112 (Avg: 30)

[Spd: 119] (Avg: 30)

[Int: 87] (Avg: 25)

[Skill: Storage, Sword Arts, Rapid Regeneration, Heightened comprehensibility, Cursebind, Tempest Surge, Blizzard Storm.]

[Soul Energy: 37888-> 51225]

[Upper limit: 500]

[Lower limit: 25]

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'Added another skill, huh...' Alex was both happy and confused about how his Soul Book was registering so many skills and his soul energy was elevating at such a phenomenal rate.

Earlier, when he devoured the grimoire of the random entity to gain the ice attack, he received a few flashes of memories of the person as well.@@novelbin@@

'It was definitely an immortal being...or someone who doesn't reside on this planet...' He could say that the person was quite a strong person to have so many achievements in their memories.

On his own, Alex might not have been able to defeat the monster today ...that reminds him,

'Are you still there? Curse?' Alex asked as he opened his eyes and listened carefully.

[Yes, I am. It's too boring to always remain within you, but there is nothing I can do.]

He heard it. The childish voice once again.

Alex had so many questions suddenly coming up in his mind but he started with one,

"What are you?"

[A mistake...or so what my father said.]

Alex frowned, he wanted to ask about that as well, so he didn't hold back, "Can you start from the beginning? Like who are you? Who gave birth to you? Why were you being used by the gods? If you tell me everything, it will become easy to navigate."

Alex had been trying to find anything about the curse through several books that the library had to offer.

He has asked so many people about it, but no one knows anything about the Curse, even though the said being was quite closely related to the Gods they worship.

[Haah~even though I thought to keep you in suspense...]

Alex's eyes turned cold...what is this thing?

[But well, can't be helped.]

Suddenly, Alex's vision blurred, as he felt himself moving, even though he didn't move his body at all.

Although even for seconds, the sensation persisted, he felt he had traveled for quite a long time.

Once the sensation dulled and his body regained tranquility, he was facing something...strange.

"What in the world..." Alex stopped talking as he realized that his voice wasn't resonating but rather returned to him instantly.

He looked down at himself and found that he was floating mid-air.

'Is this a dream? Or vision?' He wondered.

Looking around, it was like a greenhouse. Everywhere, there were beautiful flowers and long-grown plants. But the strange part was their base—they were growing from wooden furniture, vases, and even chandeliers.

And in the middle of all the greenery, a huge lady sat in the middle of the room.

No, it wasn't that she was huge in the human sense. She was a giant?

[Don't disrespect her. She is a Titan Goddess, so it's natural.]

Alex heard the Curse speaking in his head. With a nod, he added, "Okay, I won't think anything is improper about her."

...in the first place, when his eyes landed on the lady, Alex couldn't help but feel that badmouthing her would be the gravest sin.

She...oozed with motherly warmth. Someone who can become the reason for the truce amidst war. A personage that can make even the most disturbed heart, calm.

Light green long hair was braided with several pearls and flowers. Her eyes were closed, but still, Alex could sense the warmth she possessed in those eyes. Her skin was radiating with an ethereal glow.

She looks breathtakingly beautiful.

Alex's eyes then went towards her arms.

In her arms, she was holding a small cocoon, and upon peeking in the wrapped clothes, he found a black matter that seemed neither alive nor a living thing.

'What...is that?'

[That's me.]

The curse instantly responded, taking Alex by surprise. But wait, why was he surprised? Shouldn't he have guessed it?

'You mean to say, this person in front of me is your mother?'

Alex asked, only to get an answer followed by a sigh,

[Indeed she is. She is the mother who gave birth to a curse that existed only to devour things. The Titan Goddess Gaia. Mother nature. The Goddess of Life...and someone, whom I adored the most.]

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.