C5: The Second Step to an Altered Future(1)

It wasn't hard for Ellendise to get along with the carefree Letia. She was just as kind as the novel portrayed. Albeit a little naive, Ellendise was going to help her regarding that.

Very soon, it became a routine for Letia to visit the county twice a week.

They didn't see each other everyday because Ellendise was still the daughter of the count. Aside from her secret trainings, she was given lessons about etiquette and many other subjects.

Her schedule was almost unbearably full, but Ellendise persevered and remained patient. It wouldn't be a loss for her to keep learning.

Since she was the daughter of a count, she needed to adjust her way of living.

It wasn't hard to keep up with the lessons and although she knew most of the topics due to her frequent visit to the library, Ellendise kept her true capabilities hidden.

She maintained her average status away from the title of genius. In this way, no one would expect anything from someone who was only capable of meeting the normal standard.

She wouldn't gain attention and she wouldn't be bothered about the stares that would follow because they were nonexistent.

Somehow Ellendise pitied the novel Ellendise who lived her childhood alone and was surrounded by many prying eyes who wanted to ruin her self-esteem.

The novel, "Robin The Songbird", would be revised into a new story because Ellendise has already changed a lot just from existing alone. Not to mention she saved the countess' life and didn't acquire the hatred of the count and his son.

The Ellendise of this life was deeply loved by her family.

Ellendise also extended her relationships and was very kind to the maids.

Her personal maids were Rachel and Jill. They both have been working for the count since they were young and they both were very kind.

Ellendise liked them a lot.

They were very obedient afterall.

"My lady, Viscount Mierheart sent an invitation to you." Ellendise received the letter from Rachel while Jill was brushing her hair.

"A birthday party?"

"Yes, my lady. Your cousin, Valrug Mierheart's eleventh birthday is coming this weekend. The Viscount also sent an invitation to the count and countess. There's also an invitation for the young master but he is at the academy at the moment and I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to come. "

"Thank you, Rachel." Ellendise said kindly.

"Not at all, my lady."

Jill took a peek at the letter.

"Are you going to attend, my lady? The Viscount is still a very influential man and he's your uncle. But I heard that his son was a very eccentric person and wasn't very interested in mingling with high society."

It was rather bothersome for Viscount Mierheart for his only successor to be a maniac who was only interested in making magic tools rather than socializing.

In fact, Ellendise was very aware that her uncle wasn't very supportive of her cousin. Valrug's temper was questionable and he was a rude person who treated his inventions more like humans than the actual humans who surrounded him.

The novel highlighted him as the "Scholar of Creations". He made a lot of inventions and was a very renowned person who acquired the Tower Master's backing. He was also acknowledged by the Emperor himself because of his countless contributions to the empire.

However, the Scholar of Creations didn't have a smooth journey to fame and wealth. His path was riddled by many obstacles. One of them was the Viscount, his father.

Viscount Mierheart was a swordsman who believed in the power of his sword rather than magic. He didn't have a very high regard in magic because magic didn't save his wife and it was also magic that made her sick.

The Viscountess died from a magical sickness and was never cured. She suddenly fell asleep and never woke up again. The Viscount has already called for a lot of doctors, even mages themselves but none were able to wake up the Viscountess.

Silently, she wasted away and died in her sleep no matter what the Viscount did.

But Ellendise knew that it wasn't a mysterious magical illness.

According to the novel, the Viscountess was cursed by a fairy for forgetting her promise.

In her youth, the Viscountess was friends with a garden fairy and they made a promise to never forget about each other. But the Viscountess inevitably got married and separated with her friend.

In order for their friendship to remain, the fairy gifted the Viscountess with a magical pendant that protected her from evil spirirts. She told the Viscountess that the moment she takes it off, she would be cursed.

It was the fairy's last gift to her friend who was fated to live a cursed life.

Of course, the Viscountess herself never forgot about the fairy and she never took the necklace off. It was the head maid who coveted the magical pendant and was blinded by her greed.

In a period of vulnerability during sleep, the head maid stole the magical pendant from the Viscountess.

Ever since then, the Viscountess has remained asleep.

Ellendise almost forgot about this very important fact. According to the novel, the Viscountess fell asleep when Valrug was seven.

It means that almost four years have passed since then.

Ellendise gestured for Rachel to come over.

"Prepare a carriage, Rachel. Inform mother and father that I am going to town to buy a dress for the party and a gift for my cousin."

"Yes, my lady."

Rachel was quick to do what she was told.

"My lady, what kind of dress are you going to wear to town?"

Ellendise observed the contents of her closet and stroked her silver hair.

She then pulled a black and red dress that was plain yet elegant.

"Come and help me, Jill. And no jewelries today. Just some light makeup is fine."

"Are you sure, my lady?" Jill was worried. The young lady was the count's daughter.

"Won't it be too plain?"

"I don't want to catch attention."

Jill reluctantly nodded.

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