Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

It was difficult to convince Natasha. She was reluctant to involve Alice in all this, and to some extent, Sarah was in her support.

Considering what that little one had gone through before they found her, it was natural for the ladies to be overprotective of her.

However, Alex couldn't think of any other way through which he could lure the three servants away from each other and hunt them separately

The Curse also sounded tense about Alex facing them at once. That's why Alex wasn't taking any chances.

About Alice's safety, then, she would be fine—Alex knows it.

Now, they should have left the Capital right away since they needed to start with their plan by involving the other two in it—Edric and Amanda.

However, late at night, Alex and the others were gathered in Celestria's room for some reason.

Not only Alex and his three lovers but Celestria's family members too.

"I knew I was being a bit rash but you seem to be in much more rush than I was." Adolf joked as they stood in their nightdresses and looked at the two.

Celestria appeared before their rooms and told them that they would be getting engaged tonight.

Naturally, Adolf didn't think it was a joke or a matter of simple rashness. There was something more to this decision.

"Father-in-law...you know the situation..." Alex responded with an embarrassed smile, making Edward chuckle as he said,

"We know, Alex. Father is just teasing you."

The silverhead sighed, "Give me a break...."

Soon, the Queen stepped toward her daughter while holding two boxes.

"I had so many plans for tomorrow...I even invited a few friends. But I guess you two are bound to always remain on the run." The lady seemed sad but not disheartened.

She took out a ring from both boxes and handed it to both.

Alex held his mother-in-law's hand and said, "I promise you, we will have a grand celebration once I take care of the mess."

The older lady exhaled a soft breath as she cupped his cheek and said, "Your safety is the priority here. Don't push yourself too much, okay?"

Alex gave a soft nod, a smile blooming on his face.

Sarah and Rebecca heaved a sigh, which didn't go unnoticed by Alex. However, he couldn't tell why they reacted like that

Regardless, they moved on with the ceremony.

Alex turned toward Celestria and found the Princess' face adorning a beautiful smile. A smile that could heal years of pain and soothe one's restless heart.

They both looked into each other's eyes.

They have been together for a long time. They have crossed several bridges. At some point, they drifted apart but in the end, they were back together, their bond stronger than before.

"The son of a gardener and a princess...I always thought such relationships only succeeded in fiction." Alex smilingly said as he carefully slid the ring on her finger; finding the diamond ring's beauty being enhanced once it was on her.

Alex offered his hand as Celestria also slid the finger and said, "My life has been a fairytale...my first crush is now my fiancé. I can't express how I am feeling right now."

They both shared a warm look before Alex wrapped his hand around her waist and gave her a brief kiss.

The people around them clapped as the duo were officially engaged.

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The next morning, they left the palace on foot.

Naturally, Alice was being carried by Natasha as they moved toward Sarah's birth land, which was about four hours away if they ran at their full speed.

While he dashed through the forest, Alex asked the system, 'When another deity was already plotting against me, why did another one play this move?'

As per what the Goddess informed, the God of Wisdom has actually been influencing a few people, or maybe two races, against Alex.

He was whispering a few things here and there, and because Alex had slaughtered one of the Elders from the Beast realm, there was a high chance he had already made an enemy out of many tribes.

That's why Alex believed he wouldn't have to worry about any other attempt at ambushes.

However, his expectations were betrayed.

[These Gods don't believe in anyone. Solaris is paranoid. He has seen Father's wrath once when he swallowed a whole universe in a fit of rage. That's why he isn't solely dependent on Eldorin.]

Alex clicked his tongue...why don't they believe even their siblings?

"Is there a way to track their exact location?"

[Not right now. The moment you switch to me I can pinpoint them. However, I can assure you that they are still quite far away from you.]

The Curse could only sense them in this state if they were within a certain region. But since there was no alarm blaring in his head, the Curse knew that Alex had some time to prepare.

'I hope they take the bait and move towards different locations.' Alex doesn't want to risk his comrades but if he doesn't want to face three calamities at once, he has to involve them.

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At the Lockwood residence, Amanda was currently decorating the home.

They will be arriving tomorrow and Amanda wants to welcome her sister with the house lively with decoration.

She denied her mother's suggestion to invite guests to the celebration since Sarah doesn't like overcrowded places. And if people got to know that it was the Saintess' birthday, hundreds of uninvited guests might arrive.

"Hey, how does it look?" Edric suddenly asked as he showed her a three-piece suit.

However, Amanda shook her head, "Wear something more light." She knew that Edric wasn't used to wearing formals, and tomorrow, they were just enjoying the day rather than punishing themselves.

"Then what do you suggest?" Edric asked.

Amanda thought for a moment before she said, "I will arrange something for you." She raised the ribbons in her hand and said, "Why don't you come here and help me?"

Edric nodded as he put the suit back in the room and approached his lover.

Taking the ribbon from her he stepped on the chair and started to paste it above the door frame.

As he did, he heard Amanda asking, "Have you thought of any gift for my sis?"

Edric nodded, "A few things—hairpin, sandals, perfume...are they enough?"

Amanda chuckled, "You actually thought about it, huh? I thought just like how you gave me, you would also offer a sword or something to sis."

She couldn't stop herself from recalling that day when Amanda was about to cut the cake when suddenly Edric pulled a dagger and said 'Why don't you cut the cake with my gift?'.

Edric grumbled, "It was just one time, Amanda."

Amanda chuckled as she handed him more ribbons and said, "Well, you might get my sister's acceptance if she likes your present."

Amanda and Edric continued to paste the ribbons when suddenly Amanda's brother appeared and said,

"I have brought the things you asked for." David appeared nonchalant even though he had been quite active in the preparation for Sarah's birthday."

Sarah had a talk with David the last time she visited, and Amanda noticed that his brother had become a little soft. He doesn't show the usual anger like always when others talk about Sarah.

"Have you prepared a present for her?" Amanda asked with a hopeful smile but Adam turned around and walked away.

Amanda heaved a weary sigh as she heard her beloved commenting, "Tsundere."

"That term...you have teased Alex with that a lot."

Edric laughed, but then he remembered something and asked, "He hasn't contacted you until now, right?"

Amanda blinked before shaking her head, "No...was he going to?"

Edric shook his head, "He hasn't sent any letter to me...after we separated he has just turned too silent."

After a brief pause, he asked, "He will arrive on time tomorrow, right?" If Edric remembers right, Alex actually didn't know Sarah's birth date as well. And Celestria and Rebecca must be unaware too.

Then there was a high chance Alex might have forgotten about it.

"Don't even say it!" Amanda retorted, "I want sis to be here tomorrow. It has been years since we celebrated her birthday. I haven't seen Mom this happy in a long time."

Edric was now regretting saying something like that.

He rested his hand on her shoulder and told her, "Don't worry, Alex won't forget. And even if he does I will bring him here tomorrow anyhow."

Amanda slowly nodded, now being a little stressful about the main guest being absent tomorrow

However, her fears were unwarranted as suddenly a voice called out, "You actually remembered my birthday huh?"

Amanda flinched and Edric's eyes widened as they saw the people standing at the door.

Amanda slowly turned around and...as she thought her sister was standing there.

Alex grinned as he said, "Told you I will bring her."

Frost began to cover the room as Amanda clenched her fist, "Alex....!"

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A/N:- Damn, bro be like offending people is my second job.