Second Life's Revenge

"Your Grace, this way."

The soldier led Erwin to the prison where Louis was put in. He couldn't bring himself to forgive him, especially since Laura hasn't woken up after that incident. Her fever was still up and she was suffering terribly despite being asleep. He couldn't bear to watch her suffer from her nightmares. The soldier unlocked the door while Erwin ordered the soldier to stay outside and wait. 

Erwin's eyes turned cold just by seeing the foot of Louis. He was tempted to cut his foot so that he won't be able to walk anymore. Louis raised his head looking at Erwin's eyes which were not welcoming at all. It was his first time seeing Erwin this close and he wanted to hurt him since he is that man who stole Laura away from him.

He smacked his cracked lips as he said sinisterly, "Look who we have here." Then a smile formed on his lips as he tried standing up but couldn't since he was chained onto the ground. 

"I don't want this conversation to take long. Who ordered you to do this?" Erwin asked as he grabbed his collar. 

"What do you mean? No one ordered me. I simply wanted to show her my love," Louis laughed out loud and groaned as Erwin threw him back down. He rubbed his head then gave Erwin a smile. His smile made Erwin more furious than he already was but still, he kept his cool. It was not the time to punish him… yet.

"Love? Don't you know what they call people like you?" Erwin asked while Louis shook his head wanting to hear the answer. This man is insane. What has gotten into this man's head? 

"Do you mind telling me?" asked Louis with curiosity. Erwin didn't know if this man is stupid or what but for sure this man didn't care about his own life anymore.

"Stalker."

"Stalker? Doesn't it sound nice? I'll be known as her number one stalker. Isn't that nice that she will never forget about me this time," Louis said with a wicked grin, and without warning, Erwin lunged towards him and punched him on the face. 

"Don't you know what you have done to her?" Erwin grabbed his collar once more but this time he was choking Louis. Louis struggled as he was gasping for air, which made Erwin loosen his grip a bit then continued, "If you don't wish to die. Tell me who ordered you to do this?"

"I told you earlier, no one did. But someone did convince me do you wish to know?" Louis raised a brow but kept his smile. 

"Who is it?" 

"Like I'm going to tell you," Louis laughed as Erwin fell for his joke. Which isn't funny at all. Erwin kicked Louis in the stomach and pushed his head down onto the ground. And once more he threatened, "You get to live if you tell me."

Louis just kept laughing as he found it funny thinking his words weren't true. Either way, if he speaks the truth he will die. No one is going to save him, not even her. The world is cruel and sometimes, people are used as tools to reach the goals of another person. Erwin grits his teeth and stood up dusting off his pants.

"Let's see what Laura will do to you," Erwin said as he knocked on the door twice, signaling the soldier to open the door.

He clearly remembered how he felt that day. When he saw Laura unconscious on the floor with a man holding her down. He remembered how his blood rushed. He wanted to punch Louis and beat him to death. But the guards held him back just as he was losing control of himself.

Erwin didn't know what would happen to Laura if she wakes up. Will she detest Erwin for not saving her earlier? He was just scared of seeing the person he loves the most die.

"Erwin?" called Blaine who was sitting across him inside the carriage. For the past two days, Blaine had been worried about Erwin. No matter how hard he convinces Erwin to rest he wouldn't comply, not to mention, his hands were covered with bruises after punching the wall countless times.

Erwin was busy looking out the window and he didn't purposely ignore Blaine. It's just that he had many thoughts coming in and out of his head. As the days passed with Laura still in a coma he became restless. 

"Erwin!" Blaine called out loud finally catching his attention. 

"Sorry was I spacing out?" Erwin apologizes as he massages his temples and leans back on his seat. 

"You were. Did you even hear what I was saying?" 

"…No."

"Like I said. I'm prohibiting you from seeing, Miss Laura," Blaine repeated.

"Why?" Erwin asked while shooting a glare at Blaine who gulped. But he didn't back down since he knew he was doing the right thing as a worried friend.

"You need to rest. I'll ask Mary to come and take care of her. While you need rest," Blaine said, emphasizing the word 'you'. But this time, out of anger, Erwin smashed his hand on the window, breaking it. Blaine sat still but didn't look he would back down anytime.

"What do you think are you saying?" asked Erwin as he pulled his hand back in.

"I am not going to repeat it."

"Blaine!" Erwin yelled his name out making the coachman startled. He didn't care about his own health, but to pull her away from him? He didn't want that. What if the same thing happens again? Who will be responsible for this?

"I am saying this as your friend. Rest and come back later. I know what you're thinking. You are thinking the same thing might happen to her again. Do you think the silver moon estate is that weak in security? You are doubting our skills."

Slowly Erwin calmed himself after hearing those words from Blaine. Even if they fight a lot to him, Blaine is like his older brother. Someone who is always by his side no matter how foolish he acts. Somehow he felt bad for yelling his name out loud and smashing the window.

"Sorry," He apologizes as lowered his head then continued, "I'm just worried. I'm sorry. After meeting Louis, I couldn't think straight after." Blaine showed him a smile then spoke, "This is why you need to rest."

"If the owner of the body doesn't rest, fatigue will take over you, and you won't be able to protect the people who you love."

Erwin kept his tears at bay and clenched his fist. He was frustrated with the recent things and was worried about it. Now thinking about it Blaine was his first friend and the person who became his friend not out of status but because of personality. What would he do with him?

"I'm sorry. You're right I need rest. Do whatever you think is right then just report it to me," Erwin said in a soft tone. Blaine nodded his head then said, "Yes, Your Grace."

They arrived back in the silver moon estate and the first thing he does was visit Laura before resting. He had promised Blaine about resting and didn't have plans in breaking it. He touched Laura's forehead and smiled as her fever has cool down. 

He touched her fingers then asked himself was she always that thin? The first thing he would do once she wakes up is to feed her and add more meat into her body. Staying too slender might affect her health and he didn't want that to happen.

"Erwin, come and go rest," Called Blaine who was standing by the door waiting for Erwin to leave the room. Erwin continued to look at Laura then said, "Goodnight see you tomorrow."

The next morning raised and standing in front of the room where Laura was sleeping in. Mary opened the door with her right hand while her luggage on the other hand. It has been a while since she took care of Laura and she was excited but saddened by the fact she was still in bed.

Mary imagined Laura sitting on the couch eating her favorite dessert but it isn't going to happen any time soon. She was grateful for Erwin having a carriage bring her all the way here. At first, she didn't understand why Laura was being cared for in Erwin's estate but it seems like he ordered Count Harrison to have Laura in his estate.

On the other hand, when Count Harrison heard the news about Laura, he was worried, but upon hearing that the Duke was by her side he didn't worry that much anymore. As for Tine she was quite happy with it and wished that Laura would never wake up. 

Mary placed her luggage in the corner of the room and changed the towel on her forehead. In a soft tone, Mary said, "Please wake up soon. Many people are waiting for you."