
Kingdom of Freies, a country whose area borders the ocean. The majority of livelihoods come from the waters and the running maritime economy. In addition to its water products, the country is transformed to attract tourists. Its small territory made there only kings without other strata of nobility. Its history does not exceed that of the Kingdom of Pulchrasia.
The Yovanca troupe et al. take a walk. Left and right are the bustling atmosphere of the market. Now it's the afternoon. The majority of citizens in this kingdom are in their free time. Therefore, in addition to merchants, consumers are also looking for food.
“Who-Whoahis…. Just this time I saw this crowded market...” Theresa looked in all directions. A large crowd of people were crowding each other here and there.
“Traders in the Kingdom of Freies have their own customs. They market their wares in open stalls instead of in-store,” explains Yovanca. “How? Very different from in Pulchrasia Kingdom, isn't it?”
Theresa did not listen to Yovanca's explanation. He went from one stall to another while asking, “What are you selling?”, “Fish what is it?”, “Wah! Just this time I saw fresh fish..” He's like a kid who's taken to the playground. However it was not long before Sophia pulled her back.
Sophia pulled Theresa's hand back to the entourage. Theresa is a little struggling. But what power the moment that attracted his body was the Royale Spirit of Blood. Theresa could only resign herself to Sophia's words, “You must not miser. Same with both of us.”
The five of them walked towards the inn. Several times stopped by the stall to ask and about the recent incidents also about the market price. Be aware that the market is not okay and Theresa gets the idea to “double” the money if only Elena with Cryokinesis ability is here or they will need an ice element spirit.
Need refrigeration? A fridge? Or a device that prevents decay? Take it easy because now there is Noctis-sensei. He had various equipment, one of which was a tool to store items and stop time in them.
Of course, he wouldn't say that to anyone.
Back to the story, market conditions began to be disrupted. Currently there is no problem for some types of fish that can be sought on the coast. But for fish from the high seas, it has begun to experience price increases. One of the sources said that pirates had recently been a factor.
“Perompak!” Theresa's surprised. His mouth is wide open.
He was reminded of the Flying Deadman, the spirit that possessed Yovanca's body. Flying Deadman or Flee has not been getting a part for a long time.
Tired after walking all day, Yovanca et al. headed for the inn.
The inn has been booked for them, the place is luxurious and made especially for guests from abroad. Interior luxury here in addition to adhering to the culture of foreign countries but does not leave its own distinctive values. Scallop decorations and furniture from the Kingdom of Freies were installed everywhere. All of them are products of pride and compete with outside cultures.
“Fuwa…. Finally I can sleep on a soft mattress..” Theresa threw her body on the bed.
It's already night. He and the others were wearing sleeping clothes. Wear comfortable and light pajamas. Purchased on Earth using Noctis money.
Beside her, Sophia sat elegantly. “Can't you be calmer?” Turning around, he saw Theresa who was already asleep. “Quick.” Sophia looked longer at Theresa's body. I don't know why, he felt something. A very familiar feeling, a longing, or something. His mind was empty as if hypnotized.
Yovanca. He had just changed clothes in the next room. “What's up, Sophia? You seem to be thinking of something?” yovanca's voice releases Sophia from her reverie.
He soon turned to Yovanca. “Entahlah. How say. I feel like I once had someone else. The one who pays attention to me and is always beside me.” Sophia down. Eyebrows down. He dug up old memories he might have forgotten.
However, the life span of a spirit is much different from that of a human. It is not strange that one or two things can never come back even with a long time.
Yovanca has empathy. He stood up with a gentle smile. “Do you want if I comb your hair?”
“Em, it is not necessary.” Sophia shook her head. “I can change my physical body at will.”
“It's okay. This will probably make you remember a few things.”
Can't refuse also if the one who offered him was Yovanca. Sophia moved to the chair and let Yovanca tidy up her ever-groomed hair. The comb is straight down smoothly. They were both in front of the mirror. The shadows of both of them. Sophia had a complicated expression whereas Yovanca smiled warmly at her.
A girl with beautiful silver hair. Length to back. His pupils were red like blood, but it was also very bright and innocent. White skin. It might almost pale as if people had died. He wore a star-patterned black pajama given Noctis. How long has he not glazed while paying attention to his reflection. Everyday was just a glance to ascertain his shadow.
“That is a shadow of you, not the real you.” Yovanca said as she continued combing. Her comb was running from base to tip with her hands lifting Sophia's hair. “No matter how similar your shadow is, yet he will never be the real one.”
Sophia looked at herself with her shadow. The blood-red pupils of the eye became the focus in his vision. Right in the middle there is a brighter colored circle.
“No matter how real, the shadow will not be the original, No matter how cultivated, the original will not be the shadow,” continued Yovanca. Her eyes looked down at Sophia's hair. “No matter how real you are, you in the past will not be who you are now. No matter how hard it is, the present you will not be the you who were in the past.”
“Actually you want me to do what?” Sophia turned around and looked at Yovanca.
Yovanca paused for a moment. He showed a smile that felt warm. Although there was no blood relation between them he gave this attention as if Sophia was his biological child.
“I just want you to be who you are now by building yourself up in the past. You cannot change the past, but you can shape the future. Keep feeling the memories you have, but do not be captivated by them. Use it for your friends now.”
“My current friend?” Sophia looked at the floor. He recalls his time with Elena, Theresa, and other insignificant figures.
Who do you mean the extras don't matter!
(Note: The people who are the figures here are mostly important people. For example Zarknela who is the King of Pulchrasia Kingdom or other influential people.)
Sophia has done a lot. Fish (by blowing up rivers and other magic), fight in unspoiled areas (under the supervision of experts, Noctis), fight dragons (in safe duels), and many others. She remembers counting not knowing, but Elena and Theresa helped her to what she is today.
Sophia raised her head. He nodded with renewed determination. “Thank you, Aunt Yovanca. I've been thinking about what I should do.”
“Wah, wow, you are smart, yes~.” Yovanca lightly patted the spirit head. “Now sleep first, yes. Tomorrow we still have a mission.”
“Good!”
In the next room, Noctis and Alex do their male activities—sibuk with their respective affairs. Noctis sat in front of the hologram screen. He exchanges messages with Adi and Pati who are told to look for Elena in the multiverse. Alex then wiped his silver sword.
“How do you think our mission is this time?” Alex's attention was still on his sword. He spoke to Noctis who was behind his back.
“Honestly, I don't really care.” Noctis. But he came back in a split second. “As long as I come to the scene, I can definitely slaughter them easily. I care more about my test subjects.”
“Elena? I have absolutely no idea how you think (the spirits).”
“You underestimated it too much. No, you already know his powers.” Noctis paused before continuing, “She was no ordinary girl. I have reincarnated others. However back then I used a lowly item and some failures happened. Well, that person is now losing his memory and all of his past abilities.”
“Really? Who is he?”
“Entahlah. I also forgot.” Nocti looked up, out of the window. There the star-studded sky above the ocean is very beautiful. Each flashing star creates a touching sight. “It should be that the reincarnated person has a brain smarter than average due to the merging of memories. But without memory, they should only inherit the ego. It is also with untested possibilities. Let's just say the test failed.”
“Have you completely forgotten?” Alex looked at Noctis's back.
“He should still be in this world. I didn't do this test between worlds to make observations. Too bad I can't track it.”