Second Life's Revenge

"Like a shadow, it was still and quiet but the presence is visible," She mutters out loud as she intensely looked at the journal that was laying on the desk. It was a riddle again. Just like how everything started. How memorable Laura thought as she opened the journal.

The revenge she always wished for was finally coming. It was coming to the end and she didn't know how to feel. Laura frowned as she read the last sentence of the journal, "The final quest." The doors opened and startled her as she closed the book before the man entered. He sees the journal Laura was holding and clenched his fist. 

"Is it another one?" Asked Erwin as he sat on the couch. Laura nodded her head and places the journal back on the desk. "It's that final quest. After, there isn't anything anymore," A hint of sadness was seen in her eyes and he notices it but didn't say anything to comfort her. 

"Are you that sad?" He asked and looked at the black-haired girl who didn't answer his question. She sat across Erwin put on a smile, "Honestly, I am but at the same time I'm nervous." 

Once Tine is gone away from her life what will happen to her? Of course, she dreamt of lying freely without anyone to stop her. Everything she worked for will be paid off and the things she wished to do in the past are now all possible to do. 

"Don't be," assured Erwin. "I will always be by your side. So you don't need to worry about your future. Once this is over you will now be free." Laura nodded her head as she wiped a tear away from her eyes. She shook her head and told herself it isn't the time to cry. But to solve the riddle given by Septus.

"Now, let's solve this riddle. Though I think we a have a clue on what it might be about," said Laura as she said the riddle out loud for Erwin. "I have a feeling Tine is imposing as someone in this estate."

Erwin gave her a 'what?' and disbelief look. There is no possible chance Tine is able to break through the barrier made by Gusion. But as he thought deeper into it, he realized that it was possible. Since the barrier was only made only two days after Tine escaped. There is a possible chance that Tine had been living around this area since then. 

"But who could it be?" muttered Erwin as he rubbed his chin. His eyes widened and he looked at Laura, hesitant to say a word to her. But she noticed his troubled expression and told him to spill it. "I don't know but what if she's controlling Mary?" 

Her brows furrowed 'it is possible' but she didn't feel anything strange coming from her. There isn't any black aura surrounding her, there was nothing. She wanted to defend Mary but when it's during this kind of crisis, every single person is a suspect and that includes Erwin. 

This might be a reason why Tine has still not been caught. She might be imposing as one of the servants of this estate. It sends shivers down her spine as she thought about it. It's like saying that these past two days, they have been living in the same place. Laura could have died since before. 

But knowing what kind Tine is she isn't patient. Either way, Laura needed to plan and assign guards somewhere around her room. 

"I think you know but for now we cannot trust anyone. That includes you and me. Honestly, it scares me that I'm talking to the fake Laura. But you are the real one. I know," Erwin stood up and tucked Laura's hair behind her ears.

"I know," Laura leaned her face into his hand while the other held his hand. Without a signal, he kissed her forehead making her blush. This time Laura didn't run away since she wanted to treasure this time while they trusted each other. "Don't worry. I'm here for you," he whispered into her ear. As he wrapped his arms around her waist and snuggled on her shoulder.

"Thank you, Erwin."

But they both knew the attack would be at night.

After their conversation, they stopped trusting each other and became more cautious of who they were with. Even if there are trusted people in this estate, for now, it's best not to. Erwin made his way to tell the Duchess about it. While Laura walked back to her own room.

There standing in front of her room was Mary and Fiona, waiting for her to arrive to enter the room. Act normal Laura told herself as she was getting closer to the two smiling maids. It was painful not to trust but this is what she needs to lure Tine out.

"Thank you for waiting let's get in the room," Laura smiled while Fiona opens the door for her and enters after Mary. "Please let me brew you some tea," Said Fiona who was about to leave the room not until Laura stopped her.

"I'm not in the mood to drink tea. I'm sorry," Laura apologizes. 

"What?" Fiona asked in a low tone as if she was angry. "Are you not feeling unwell?" Fiona asked. While Laura notices the sudden change of tone from Fiona. It was suspicious because Fiona never asked rudely towards her. 

"Don't worry too much, Fiona. I'm just not in the mood to drink tea," answered Laura as she pretends those words said by Fiona entered and left her ear. Fiona kept her smile on and nodded her head.

Laura looked away from their sight while the corner of her eyes looked at Fiona whose smile was gone. Is this a test? Why was it that easy? What did she expect from Tine? She isn't smart in these kinds of situations. But Laura gave Tine a point for hidden well while she was just hiding in the silver moon estate the whole time.

Let's play with her Laura thought in her mind. A little bit of entertainment wouldn't be that bad since it's already Tine's end. Her story is ending and there isn't anything she could do. 

"Fiona, what's wrong?" Mary asked as she looked worried at Fiona who looked like she was having a hard time breathing. Laura turned around to see what was happening and as she took a step Fiona coughed blood out. Droplets of blood landed on to the ground while Laura began her acting.

She rushed towards Fiona and asked Mary to call a doctor. Fiona looked in so much pain but she held her groans in and pushes Laura away from her. She didn't want her help that was her eyes speaking, looking at Laura with a glare.

Laura acted frightened with voice trembling she asked, "Fiona? Are you alright? What's happening to you?" Fiona or rather Tine held the smile saying Laura was a fool for falling into her acting. In the appearance of Fiona but in the soul it was Tine. The one controlling Fiona is Tine. 

Imposing as another was harder than what she had thought. But she was just controlling Fiona's body. 'How can her body be this weak?' Tine asked herself, and while shaking her head she said, "I just need rest. Can I go back to my room?"

"I'll ask Mary to bring the doctor to your room. Make sure you take lots of rest," reminded Laura as she watched Fiona being helped by the other servants.

When Tine left the room Laura couldn't help but be furious with Tine. She used Fiona's body to the point of making her cough blood out. This is unreasonable there is no doubt she needs to find Tine's body and capture her.

The journal she had is a powerful tool. It speaks about the future and it should not exist in the hands of someone evil. If one day the journal lands onto the wrong person it would end up like a disaster. It's best to burn the journal so that it could not be used anymore. 

It might not be safe with the hands of the Head Priest since the generations will change into something more. It's best if this journal is burned.

"Uhm, can you light the fireplace?" Laura asked a maid who nodded her head and started the fire in the fireplace. 

Before dropping the journal into the fireplace, she placed the book onto her forehead and muttered, "Thank you for your hard work. But if I keep you in this world, it might be too dangerous. Septus, when the time comes again. Feel free to call for me."

Not thinking twice about her own decisions she dropped the journal into the fireplace and watched it burn into ashes. It's for the best in this world. 

Like a shadow, still and quiet, but the presence is visible. The final quest.