Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Chapter 124- New plan

Inside her room, Sarah was currently wrapping bandages around Alex's wounds while the silver head remained lying there silently.

His eyes gave the evidence of him being in a daze, urging Sarah to ask, "Is it something relating to the curse that's troubling you?"

Alex slowly nodded as he gazed at his first love and uttered, "I...don't know why, but the more time I spend in that state, the more I realize that this Curse is not inflicted on me. Rather, it's a part of who I am."

Sarah took a deep breath as she said, "Truth be told, Alex, you were unnaturally strong for an average human in the last life as well. At that time I never wondered or suspected anything since there was no such thing as magic on earth."

Alex nodded, "Yes, now that I think about it, the sword arts I learned; it wasn't like I was the best swordsman, but I was able to learn something that far surpasses human limitation."

Then there was the old man Hachi as well, who sent him a letter a few days ago. This solves the mystery that,

"I was bound by the curse even as Ceaser. The old man recognized me and decided to train me."

Sarah grew worried, "This whole situation with the curse is so annoying..."

"No, Sarah. It is a blessing in disguise." Hearing his words, Sarah was surprised. Her wordless reaction allowed him to continue, "Directly or not, I have reduced Edric's progression after my reincarnation. In such a scenario there should be someone who can fill in the gap during the ascension trials."

"But Alex, you haven't gained control over your Curse."

"But slowly I am," The silver head spoke as he got up and rested his back against the headboard of the bed, "I have improved by the third time, and I have an idea of how I can control it."

Sarah wordlessly urged him to reveal.

The wounded boy told her, "The Curse responds to my emotions, or maybe there is something else, but through will, for a few moments, I think I can suppress its greed."

"But what after those few moments."

Alex grimly responded, "If I lose my command over the Seal, then everyone around me would be a target. The greed of the curse is too strong...too violent. It just wants to devour everything that is moving. The chaotic whispers and enticing calls nearly make me lose my mind sometimes."

Sarah held his hand, "You don't need to overdo it. We still have time."

Alex smiled and didn't comment on that. There were nearly two more months left for the Celestial Decree to descend. Until then, he could give some time to discover more things about his Curse and origin.

However, for now, "Come here." Alex urged as he cupped her cheek and drew the girl near him.

Sarah smiled mischievously, as she said, "A patient should take some rest."

"This is my rest," His words came to a pause as his lips were sealed by hers.

Sarah closed her eyes as she felt her lover sucking on her lip, his body warmth making her feel all kinds of sensations that a Saintess shouldn't experience.

"Hmm...mm....this is so bad..." Sarah mumbled between her breaths. She hasn't told her parents about her relationship with Alex, and considering their current position, with the doors unlocked, the situation becomes quite risky. Yet,

"I...can't stop-mm.." the Priestess moaned as she straddled his lap and began passionately kissing her beloved.

Alex's hands roamed on her back, his lips never disconnecting from hers.

The room was filled with the sound of their intense passion as Sarah slowly moved her waist back and forth, feeling the little friend rising beneath her.

Alex groaned as he cupped her big butt and squeezed it with enough strength to make her squeal, "Stop doing that, or I will let the whole mansion know about how wild I can be in bed."

Alex warned, only to make Sarah say, "You started it." The Saintess teased.

Alex heaved a long sigh, "Damn woman if only I hadn't been injured."

Sarah's lips thinned in a grin, as she muttered, "Why do you need to move? Let me show you a great view."

Sarah hopped off the lap before locking the door.

Returning to the bed, she sat on his lap while facing away from him.

As she began unbuckling his pants, Alex couldn't help but think,

'Can there be a better way of getting treated?'

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"Agh..." With a groan, Valerie woke up from her slumber.

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Her head was still banging slightly, however, it was a lot better compared to how she felt before fainting.

'I am...at Amanda's place...' Recollecting her thoughts, she got up, only to hear,

"You should rest for now." The redhead was startled to hear that voice before she turned toward the person,

"Edric?"

Sitting there in one piece without a single sign of injury was the same raven-haired boy who was barely alive the last time she saw him.

"Yeah. How do you feel now?" Edric casually asked as he poured a glass of water for the girl

"Forget about me, why are you roaming so casually around? Shouldn't you be resting right now?"

Valerie's tone shifted from confused to domineering within seconds, making Edric slightly nervous as he hurriedly stated, "I have rested well, and the Saintess has healed me, so you can rest assured."

Valerie frowned, "That woman..so she indeed was the Saintess." Valerie barely caught the figure of a woman with divine beauty, casting a healing spell on Edric.

Since the world has always seen the Saintess hidden behind a veil, it was not a surprise that Valerie and many others were quite surprised to see her face all of a sudden.

"Well, that was her disguise but the person is indeed the Holy Maiden." Edric added, "Anyway, is your head not hurting anymore?"

Valerie heaved a sigh as she pressed her fingers against her head and muttered, "It's still quite uncomfortable but not something I cannot bear. What about the others?"

"Amanda hasn't woken up, but she will sometime today. She exhausted quite a bit of her Soul Energy in the battle—second to me and inches above her lower limit. Celestria has woken up and is currently under strict surveillance of the healers for any lasting trauma."

Valerie was relieved to hear that nothing happened to them. She didn't know what happened after the initial exchange with the monster, but it seemed the other three exerted themselves quite a bit.

"....it's laughable that while you three were fighting with your life on line, I was knocked out cold with just a simple jab." Valerie was aware of the difference between herself and Edric and Amanda. However, she deemed Celestria to be on the same level as hers.

But now, Valerie was re-evaluating her position.

Edric remained silent for a moment, before he said, "There wasn't anything you could have done. And if not for you to jump in and save those people, more innocent lives would have been wasted."

Valerie scoffed, "But still, losing consciousness just by a single strike? I am shaming my father's name."

"No, you aren't, Valerie." Edric sternly spoke, which took the redhead by surprise, "The thing which makes you better than others, and something of which Sir Aborne is proud, is your never-ending pursuit of improving yourself. You will be called weak if only you stop trying."

Valerie didn't say anything for a few minutes; staring at her fingers with a dazed look.

Edric soon drew a long breath, and got up, "I will inform the healers that you have woken up."

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It's been five days since Alex brought everyone to safety, and thanks to the healers' close monitoring and hard work, everyone has recovered quite well.

Inside the dining hall, only the four people whom Alex brought, along with the person himself and the Saintess, were seated.

Rebecca has returned to Chainedvale for an important task and will probably return in the evening.

"Alex, the tournament is officially canceled for Swortine. Only four teams, two from Frostbate and two from Dorhales would participate further."

Alex nodded, "I am aware. And now, neither of our teams are eligible to participate further." Alex dashed away during the final battle, followed by Rebecca, so naturally, they were disqualified.

"I am sorry Alex..." Her voice was shaky when Celestria apologized.

Alex shook his head, "There was nothing you could have done. That beast came there for me...but...there is one thing I am quite confused about."

Hearing his words, Sarah added, "That's why the beast appeared in Swortine when it could have met you in Dorhales."

Alex nodded, "There must be some motive behind that move."

Heavy silence descended upon the room, upon hearing that.

No one had any idea relating to Alex's curse except for the fact that it's quite horrifying and overpowered.

Edric asked something unrelated, "Alex...how are you going to liberate your mother now?"

Every eye turned towards the silver head, waiting for a response.

Alex rested back in his seat, and simply stated, "Jailbreak."

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.