Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Chapter 138- Did you miss me?

There was a blooming smile on Rebecca's face all the way as she returned to her home.

Finally, there was some hope for her to become one with Alex.

Her hard work paid off, and Alex was ready to give her a chance to prove her love to him

'I just need to achieve what he asked me to...' Until now, she has never been so determined to progress her skills. However, the reason she got so motivated now was unprecedented and extremely significant.

"I am home!" She entered the mansion and loudly announced her arrival.

The first person to meet her was her younger brother, "Hello, Ark."

The bespectacled teenager raised his brows as he asked, "Where were you?" The last time she appeared in Chainedvale, she didn't even return to her home; that's why it has been a while since she was home.

Rebecca grinned as she informed, "Was spending my holidays with some friends."

Ark sneered, "What friends? Don't tell me you assumed some stuffed to-khwak!" The younger one wasn't able to finish as his stomach was speared by Rebecca's knee.

"Oops~my foot slipped." Rebecca grinned as she apologized.

Ark staggered back while clutching his stomach which was caved in.

"Look at you, bullying your brother right after returning." The lady of the house appeared in the main hall after hearing the commotion.

Veronica supported her breathless son and asked Rebecca, "How was the trip? I heard you helped someone recently to gain citizenship of Chainedvale?"

As expected of Lady Steelhound, she digs out every single detail related to her territory.

"Yeah, she is a close acquaintance. So Mom, can you make sure that she doesn't get troubled by the Governor?"

Veronica chuckled, "For you to be so considerate of someone...surely she must be close to Alex, no?"

Rebecca's eyes widened slightly before she crossed her hands behind her back and stole her gaze away, "A-Assume whatever you want."

"Wait...a second...is this Alex in question, that third-year student who recently got framed for summoning a Soulless?" Ark asked, his face adopting a shocked expression.

Rebecca sneared, "Why do you care? And it wasn't him who summoned it."

Ark's mouth parted slightly as he asked, "Sis...you are dating an eighteen-year-old even though you are twen-khuk!" Another jab, and this time Ark was sent flying back.

Veronica cupped her cheek and shook her head, "You shouldn't comment on that, son. It's insensitive."

A few servants came to help the young lord as Rebecca huffed and agreed with her mother.

"Anyway dear, come with me. Your Dad wants to meet you."

Rebecca's eyes widened slightly as she asked, "Dad is here?" Considering the situation with the Vampire Lord's sudden invitation, she thought her father would be in the Academy for security reasons.

However, "He returned yesterday. He has been asking for you, some come with me."

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"Let's take a rest," Alex suggested. The sun was about to set, and Alex noticed that Amanda and Celestria's pace had reduced significantly.

They have already taken a break but it was natural for them to feel tired running for ten hours straight.

"I-*huff* I am fine..."With her face pale in exhaustion and sweat coating her body, Celestria tried to assure him.

Amanda was the same, "I-I can continue..." She didn't want to slow them down.

Edric was breathless as well, however, he could easily recover and continue once he switched to his wolf form. He has reverted to his original form because they were slowing down.

Alex was breathing unsteadily but he could continue his journey.

There were seventy kilometers left, and given their current condition, Alex knew they wouldn't be able to continue.

"Ed," Alex called out before the raven-haired nodded.

Alex had already stuffed everyone's luggage in his storage ring, so there was no extra weight they needed to carry.

Edric stepped toward Amanda, and before the girl could ask what he was about to do, Edric squatted before her with his back facing the girl.

"Climb." Edric said, "Let me carry you, my princess."

Amanda blushed; despite the exhaustion, she couldn't stop herself from feeling embarrassed at the gesture.

She turned towards the other side and found Alex already mounting Celestria on his back. The girl was so exhausted that she rested her face against his wide back and closed her eyes.

Her legs ached, swollen from all the running. Feeling how shaky they were, Alex felt a pang of guilt. He shouldn't have waited until morning—if he had left last night, they wouldn't have had to push themselves this hard.

Edric switched to his wolf form before he and Alex marched forward at their full pace.

Alex's stats have risen quite significantly after he removed the seal from the curse last time when Celestria and others were attacked.

As of now, his Grimoire looked like,

[Name: Alex]

[Age: 17]

[Str: 92] (Avg: 30)

[Spd: 113] (Avg: 30)

[Int: 85] (Avg: 25)

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

[Soul Energy: 20117-> 36788]

[Upper limit: 500]

[Lower limit: 25]

...

It was like he had become a completely different person.

Until a few months ago, Alex was just a nerd with pathetic stats and feeble soul energy. And now, Alex was, most probably, the strongest human and even stronger than most of the elves.

He still needs to discern how strong he has become, and he can only do that once he fights someone strong. Like someone from the beast tribe.

However, his focus was currently on the Blood Domain and the sudden invitation of the Vampire Monarch.

There was like a month left for the Celestial Decree to descend, and when it does, the Vampire Monarch, as well, would come in contact with the Leaders of the other factions.

The Decree would cause the true unification of the four realms.

"We are here..." Edric took a deep breath as he steadied his breath.

Celestria and Amanda had already fallen asleep so he talked slowly

"Let's take them to the infirmary for the time being," Alex suggested only to get a nod in response.

They slowly made their way inside the Academy and were gazed at by several students, mostly underclassmen.

Those who knew them were in awe and blushing at the sight of the two princes carrying their princesses.

Those who didn't know them felt extremely curious to know who would so openly wander with their lover like this.

Regardless of their gazes, Alex nor Edric stopped even once until they reached the infirmary and were met by a familiar face.

"Doctor Melissa, long time." Alex smiled at the lady as he stepped inside, and under the blue-haired's widened gaze, he rested the blond Princess on the bed.

"Mmm..." Celestria mumbled in her sleep and seemed reluctant to let go. However, Alex somehow settled her down before covering her up with the covers.

"They are tired, so let them rest here for the time being," Alex spoke once he got up.

Melissa nodded before she asked, "First, tell me, where were you? I heard your internship ended a long ago?"

Alex teased, "Don't tell me, you missed me."

Melissa rolled her eyes, "I have a hundred of work every day...why would I miss the problem child?"

"Because he rizzed you up," Edric added, leaving Melissa confused.

"What is that?" The lady asked, only for Alex to facepalm.

"It's nothing...anyway, please inform me if she wakes up, okay?"

Melissa nodded, before she asked, "They are just exhausted right?"

Alex assured her, "Yes, they are just tired, that's why don't feed them any potion."

"I know kid, now go and report to the Headmaster."

Alex nodded, however, before he could have moved, he heard a familiar voice,

"You are here." He turned towards the entrance and found a familiar violet-haired lady standing there.

"Hello, Professor Jullie." He greeted the lady before stepping forward, "Can I meet the Headmaster?"

Jullie instantly nodded, "Yes, he is waiting for you."

Melissa was confused about why the lady seemed so usually restless.

The fact is, the news of Vampire Lord's invitation was kept a secret. Only a few individuals including the King, was aware of it.

Alex didn't say anything and with a nod he gestured her to lead the way.

Alex glanced toward Amanda's bed and found Edric has already fallen asleep on the chair before Amanda's bed, with their hands connected.

Alex smiled at the sight before making his way out of the infirmary.

En route, he asked the lady, "They will arrive tomorrow, right?"

Jullie didn't need to ask about whom he was taking about, so she responded, "Yes, by evening possibly."

After a momentary pause, she asked, "...about Patriarch Eryndor...was it you?"

Alex heaved a sigh, as he asked, "I have no clue what you are talking about." Naturally he couldn't reveal that he killed a king.

Jullie glanced at him before softly whispering, "Do you regret it?"

Alex's eyes turned cold upon hearing that.

He could never regret killing that piece of junk.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.