VRMMO | Terris Story: Someone "Them"

01:B.Eccentric One, The Amaryllis's Cage

Amaryllis.

Names that have often been heard in the community, even the international scene. Whether it is in the political, social or economic field. Including one member of the — world peace council called Overseer, and the current head of Amaryllis's extended family, Amaryllis Nova Reiner. The Amaryllis family has held much control over the movement in different parts of the world.

Since the collapse of the United Nations (UN) due to internal conflicts. And prolonged wars in the Americas, North Asia and the Middle East. Countries that resisted war formed a non-aligned movement for the second time in history.

While in Southeast Asia, eleven countries participating in ASEAN formed a new idea in multilateral cooperation. The beginning of the establishment of a continental regional system that became the giant country of Southeast Asia, Republic of Asean.

The establishment of the Republic of Asean itself cannot be separated from influential figures. A total of eight hundred and sixteen people from eleven countries participated in the meeting which lasted six months. One of them was Amaryllis Skarlet.

"Then, with the establishment of the Republic of Asean, other countries began to form their own new order. In the end, out of a total of one hundred and ninety-three countries, twenty unions were formed. That way, the warring countries finally stop the conflict thanks to the coercion of the union."

"Good, sit down" said the history teacher in front of the class, nodding in satisfaction.

Linnea who returned to sitting could only feel her mind filled with saturation behind her flat face.

History is interesting for him, but, the history of the reform of world countries has been read many times. His brain had memorized everything like a walking book. It was also because the family history of Amaryllis was passed down through generations.

Luckily, Linnea never cared about the surrounding state, especially at this moment. Although only small voices, there are always students who do not like it. And they are currently giving a sneer to him in secret.

Meanwhile, Alice who knew it chose silence and closed her ears. There was no point in telling Linnea that.

School did not last long after that. Linnea immediately exits the classroom early, heading for the extra-pulmonary space.

"Haa. . ." sighed softly, Linnea opened the door. As usual, no one else before him had come into the room. He immediately sat down with a face that looked gloomy, and tired.

There is a sense of unease in his heart, having a blood relationship with a big man like Amaryllis Skarlet. He often heard people whispering 'the son of Amaryllis' as he passed by or just appeared in public. Who else if not her self? Or again, the one who put high expectations on him as the son of the Amaryllis family?

Aren't they raising too much of a name, not an individual? thought.

Unknowingly, Linnea started cursing herself ever since understanding the burden of her surname. The burden to be borne by him as a member of Amaryllis.

But what is Amaryllis? What do they want from this girl?!

He hates it, hates the pressure on his shoulders, which people forcefully place; even by his own family.

And because of that, a sting appeared within him. He was determined to be recognized as a girl named Linnea, and not an Amaryllis.

. . . Butwhat?

All the hard work he did ended up in vain. Again, only Amaryllis came out of their mouths.

Although he wanted to say that he was not part of Amaryllis, Linnea knew that it would only bring negative results that she wanted to avoid.

Therefore, Linnea was helpless while others said easily; "As expected of Amaryllis' son."

And behind those pictures are decorated frames. Between the cup and the medallion is dazzling. In front of her parents' smile and the forced smile of the little girl, there was only disappointment and sadness.

But all of those feelings were always pacifist, and still remain hidden by him to this day. Including hiding that burden from the only family close to him, his younger sister.

It often crossed his mind to run away from home. Disappear and start a new life, throwing away his surname which he thinks is only a restraint. Armed with Alice's brain and help, living everything is not impossible.

But fortunately, the existence of Alice and her sister was able to stop her intentions before everything really happened. But it was futile 'to try to do it, because looking for one person is easy with the connections his family has.

However, what he had to deal with did not just stop. Because he is bound by his family, so is his condition in an arrangement called social strata.

Indeed, social strata were already widely opposed and abolished, particularly in the Republic of Asean. But abolished what is meant is a written strata. While in the community, social strata still exist although vague. And Linnea was one of the people who received the impact.

Therefore, even after Linnea no longer spoke of Alice in front of others, she would always be alone. It's not an option, but a curse that will never go away.

Admired as a member of the Amaryllis family, but also shunned for it. It is said to be genius, but it is also said to be crazy. While people put high expectations on him, if he fails, only bad things await.

From then on, Linnea who was still too small was made to realize that her life was indeed destined to always fall apart.

And one parable is enough to describe him.

—Birds in a golden cage.

Brak!

The girl's fist was finally sent smashing into the table in front of her. And regardless of the pain, he shed tears.

'Already, already. That's not good to know?'

". . . Alice." Linnea called out with a sobbing voice.

'Hmhm, I'm here.'

At times like this, Alice always made her feel at ease and the only one who was there for her at all times. I don't know what kind of ending awaits if the girl stays alone.

But instead of becoming calmer, Linnea recalled those people, who expressed her condition as good as she could. No matter what she had experienced up to this point, they only made her feel worse!

Because that! Because of that. . ! Linnea deeply hated that nonsense called 'mental disorder. Considered crazy? To him, it was nothing compared to losing Alice. . !

'. . .Calm down, one day, for sure.' said Alice.

Linnea finally took a breath, calming herself which, once again, was chaotic. ". . . Sure." he said later, thickening the throat in him.

Moving on, his feet moved closer to the row of books on a neatly arranged shelf. Reading, is the thing that makes him able to forget those problems even if only for a moment.

Looking at the contents, most of the existing shelves were books that recorded human history. However, there are also books on mythology, legends or such. Well, maybe there's a point if legends are part of history. But sometimes, it is difficult to accept some legends because of the limits of reason and the development of the times.

Glancing at the titles of the books in that place, Linnea began to realize most had already been read by him. During the two years of his schooling in this place, Linnea could be said to be a nerd, acute.

Actually the school library is better than where it is now. However, looking at the date leading up to the ascension examination, many disciples were studying hard. And a favorite place to study in a critical time like this of course, especially if not a library?

Therefore, Linnea also threw away her intention to go to the library unless there was something important.

"Muu. . , means third grade, huh?" muttered the girl.

Linnea did not worry about the possibility of failing the test, as she was confident in herself. More than that, he thought of his sister who intended to enter this school after the new school year.

"I hope to graduate. . ." Linnea said with great worry.

'We better watch, you know?'

That's the only problem, because his sister really seems reluctant to learn, and it can be complicated if left unchecked.

"Um. . , sister is troublesome." he muttered as he shook his head.

However, a gentle smile appeared adorning the girl's face.