The birds were chirping in the near distance when the gentle breeze kissed the bridge of his nose. Something felt definitely off but at the same time, the faint sound of the breaking of new blooms after rainfall felt real.
Lying on the soft floor that felt like a bed made of grasses, Angus woke up with a severe headache. As he opened his eyes slowly, the sudden dazzling light made him more dizzy.
"Where is this place? Where am I?" That was the first question that popped up in his head. Angus looked around in a daze, everything felt so new to him.
"As far as I can remember... Mathew pushed me from the rooftop, I was falling down then... Then a voice spoke in my head and a hologram uhmm, something like a three-dimensional image popped up out of nowhere then I... I can't remember anything else." Angus pulled his hair and looked around. It was such a beautiful garden, with different types of beautiful flowers and plants around.
"Lord Idris, I finally found you. Oh my, why did you come out alone? Why didn't you tell me?" When he was still in confusion suddenly a young boy around 12 years old ran to him, with a worried face.
"Who are you? And what do you mean... Lord what? I am Angus, not some Idris...." He was interrupted as the young boy suddenly hugged him and cried out, "My lord, what are you saying? Is it the side effect of going through severe pain? Are you not feeling well? Does your head hurt?"
'What exactly is happening? Did I die? Am I in heaven? Is this some kind of dream? But...'
"Lady Merle will be very happy to know that we found you, I will go and inform her of this piece of good news..." With those words ending from his mouth, the young boy vanished into thin air.
Angus walked more in the garden, he couldn't come to a conclusion as to what was happening. He remembered his name and everything but he was sure, never had he ever been in such a place like he was now. And this very world looked totally different to him...
Suddenly Angus's eyes grew wider. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He squeezed his eyes shut and then opened them again but things remained the same.
"Wait, my eyesight... I... I can see everything." Angus was bewildered, he could see his surroundings very clearly, it felt utterly inevitable.
The doctors told him that they couldn't correct his eyesight so he got accustomed to living in people's shadows.
'Did some miracle happen after I fell from the rooftop? It must be something like that.' he mumbled.
Then suddenly a voice spoke in his head again and made him confused once more.
[Name: Idris Beaufort]
[Age: 11]
[Strength: 40%]
[Flexibility: 70%]
[Stamina: weak]
[Intelligence: 179]
[Special power: Ice]
[The Host is ready to take over his first mission.]
"Wait, what are you? Why are you telling me someone else's biography? And what mission are you talking about..." Angus was sure this voice had something to do with him getting his eyesight.
[I apologise for my delayed introduction. I am the reincarnation skill system that found the host at the verge of his death, my name is Skie. You are now in the Kieran Era.]
"Wait, what era?"
[Analysis of all the details the host needs to know, initiate]
For a moment, Angus looked around. He was confused if he could believe Skie. But he was hell bent on knowing the truth as well.
Angus closed his eyes like he was told and a holographic control panel opened right before his eyes, it's light shone through the glass that he could feel how true the thing was.
When Angus opened his eyes he choked on his breath, he was taken aback at what he saw so far.
"So, I died in my world and reincarnated into this world as Idris Beaufort, the eldest son of the Duke of Montana. I have a mother named Merle Beaufort, and a sister named Sasha Beaufort. We live in the ice palace where only some handpicked servants are allowed."
[Yes]
"Being cursed and severely ill since birth , I'm very weak, chubby and ugly."
After knowing everything, Angus felt anger surging with his veins.
'Being weak and kicked out of his father's palace, everyone bullies Idris. His mother being powerless can do nothing about it and even his sister. Everyone literally hates the existence of Idris. He ended up coming here because of a maid, she made sure he would die... His life is as toxic as mine.'
[The host will be given 49 missions, each of the missions gives rewards and exp to level up. The higher your level is, the better the rewards are. And with the power points, you can use necessary materials that will help you in time.]
"49 only? It looks so easy. Anyway, what will happen after I fulfil all the missions?"
[The moment you fulfil your last mission, you will be credited 10,000,000,000,00.00 dollars in your account of the other world and get back there in one piece. However, if you wish you can stay here permanently with your current identity, but you will never be able to go back.]
"I see."
Angus was so confused, he didn't know what to do. Definitely, he wanted to go back to take his revenge on those bad people but there was only one way he could go back, and that was when he would be fulfilling his missions. But even though 49 was a small number, he doubted that it would be as easy as it sounded.
Far more, he was just an 11 years old boy here. What could he possibly do with such a weak and small body?
When he was in deep thoughts, a woman around twenty-five ran to him, she was wearing a simple gown yet she looked so pretty and elegant. Her almond shaped beautiful eyes were filled with worry. He could see the unconditional motherly love in her eyes.
'It must be Merle, Idris's mother.'
"Oh my dear, we finally found you. My heart, I'm so grateful to God. Thank God, you are fine." Merle Beaufort, a brown eyed blonde hugged him. Angus always missed that motherly love in his life. Surprisingly Merle seemed to spread that motherly warmth that melted Angus in tears.
'I saw Idris's future, the real one or rather I should say the previous one that I'm supposed to change. Idris being the cursed son of the Duke never received love from his father. The Duke was hell bent for an heir but since Idris was sick, he married again and announced her as the Duchess of Montana and at the same time, he dethroned Merle off her title and kicked her out of the palace. To make sure, Idris would never be able to ask for his right; the cruel Duke kept him in the Ice palace after he kicked Merle along with her children. How cruel!'
'Idris always got bullied and suffered in pain, he couldn't do anything when his mother was killed and his sister was married to an enemy Kingdom forcibly. The king's son was a cruel man, he abused her and was the reason she died. On the other hand, being severely sick, Idris died at a young age. Though I couldn't see his life in more detail, I feel bad for him and his family.'
"Idris, why don't you say something? Are you feeling hurt anywhere? Should I call the roy..." Merle asked him while patting on his back.
Nodding his head, Angus smiled at Merle.
"I'm sorry to worry you, mother. I'll be careful from now on." Angus asserted.
'Skie, would you help me in every way?'
[Yes, Host. As long as you don't ask me to fulfil your mission in your place and ask for something out of my hand, I shall be able to help you to my best.]
'I see. Then... I'm ready to take my first mission.'
Angus for a moment felt like it was gonna be troublesome to flip the coin when he was literally powerless but then he thought he would be rather tired if he was to go back to that world right away. He had been tolerating everything for so long that he felt like getting away from it would make him at least happy.
Angus wanted to take revenge for the real Idris whom everyone thought of as a fool. Though Angus was curious as to where Idris was right now. Maybe he was in the world where Angus was living? Or maybe... Dead? So many questions were playing in his head.
[Reporting, the host is ready to take over his first mission]
[Level: 0/49]
[Exp: 10/250]
[Power points: 10]
[Your first mission: Find a man named Reiki]
'Angus Bekham was easy to make a fool out of but Idris Beaufort won't be such a fool. I, as Idris Beaufort, will become the most powerful and strongest one whom nobody will dare get a hand on or mess with.'
'Arghhh! I don't know until when it will be going like this. Geez!' Idris stared at the ground grumpily when someone pulled his hand.Holding his hand, a blue eyed girl with brown hair looked so delighted. She smiled tearfully and said sincerely, "I'm so happy you are fine and breathing. Brother, let's play together.""I don't want to." Idris voiced bluntly.The 10 year old girl grabbed his hand and looked at him with puppy eyes, "Why not? Are you not feeling well?""I'm feeling much better but I don't feel like playing." He answered.Shasha Beaufort, Idris's sister, was a pretty, kind-hearted and smart girl. She looked a little like Merle but a little like the Duke of Montana. At first, Idris was happy to see her but since she started talking so much and jumping around him, nagging him to play with her he was getting pissed rather.Shasha sat down on the bed quietly, her eyes filled with sadness, "Everyday, you say we should play together. We don't have any friends to play with sinc
Some voices sounded rather clear in his ears when his eyes were still closed. Idris slightly moved on the bed and as he opened his eyes he was stunned.All of a sudden Adam jumped on him and hugged him tight, almost choking him up, "My Lord, you are awake... Why did you do it? Why?" Hearing him, Idris gulped. He thought they caught him sneaking out until Adam said the next line, "You were lying on the ground when I found you. I was scared. Why didn't you ask me to go with you if you wanted to pick a flower?"'Seems I haven't gotten caught yet. Thankfully.'"I wanted to take a look at the flowers haha. Don't cry now, I'm fine. It sounds funny." He let go of his breath and calmed down."Fine. I won't cry but if you want to pick a flower then please tell me first ok? I'll pick it up for my Lord.""Of course."'I surely remember that there was something strange that pushed me away. But what was it? Such a strong force I felt back then...'After the last time, Idris thought to try it agai
Unable to move from his place, Idris felt severe and unexplainable pain in his hand and legs. With his head a mess and his memory in chaos, he could hear some noises when his eyes were closed. He slightly moved on his place and the voices that were distant became audible. "We were just going to kidnap that woman and then sell her to the foreign merchant to get some money but look at what we got." One of the guys stared at Idris hatefully and let out a sigh of frustration as he continued, "If only that guy didn't meddle in, we could have done our job perfectly but now, it's all ruined because of that brat."Idris couldn't understand what situation he was in, and far more it didn't give him any good feelings either. 'I was wrong, those guys were actually their group members. Looks like they took us here by kidnapping… ' "What should we do now? Should we kill him?" Another guy asked.'Are they going to kill me? Wait, where is Adam? And also that woman whom we tried to rescue...'"Nah,
It took Idris sometimes to settle his facial reaction as him staring at Reiki made the situation a bit awkward. Reiki's wife, the woman they saved, introduced herself as Alexa but none of them revealed their surname.Unlike Alexa, Reiki had an average look of a man. He was a tall man with an average height, his brown eyes matched his blonde hair quite finely. Though he was not much muscular, his fighting skills were worth admiring.Reiki checked the surroundings for a moment before coming back to Alexa. "I know a certain way, as long as we follow the path we will be able to leave this place. Let's go." Saying so as Reiki proceeded with his wife, Adam suddenly stood before Idris. Extending his arms in front of him, Adam voiced cautiously as if looking out for danger, "My Lord, what if they are not trustworthy? We don't know them, we can end up in trouble."'I am sure Skie would have warned me if there was anything like that. Since my mission was to find this man, I'm sure he will be u
The cool breeze kissed his cheeks and he stretched out his arms feeling the new sensation though he was slightly scared to fall down. How beautiful and clear the sky looked! Unlike the world he lived in, this world was totally different. It looked rather pure and more beautiful but the world he lived in was harsher than one could imagine. "My Lord, it is time to go." At Adam's reminder, Idris nodded his head, "Yeah, let's go." And he jumped over the wall. "Adam, later you will show Mr. And Mrs. Eckes their room. And you didn't forget what to say if someone asks who they are right?Adam bobbed his head and Idris gave them a small smile before heading towards his room. Just when he was on the door, surprisingly Merle ran to them with Sasha following behind."Mother..." Awestruck, he didn't know what to say. What if Merle already found out about his absence for the past few days? What would she do to him since he strictly told him not to go out? Many questions clouded his mind.Merle l
"Adam, pass the ball." Idris called out as he waited for the ball cheerfully. They were playing the 'kick balls' game in the backyard of the palace with nobody around.Adam looked backwards and shot at the ball, though he didn't seem to be interested to play at first now he was playing actively. Just as Idris ran to kick the ball, he fell on his knees. Until now he was so enthusiastic that he didn't feel tired at all but the moment his knees touched the ground, he felt his body so weak and he was sweating like a horse."My Lord, it's my fault. I shouldn't have agreed to play along or else you wouldn't get hurt like this." Adam helped him to stand up. "Don't blame yourself, it was me who asked you to play. You were just following my instructions." Idris hissed in pain then he bit his lips to stay strong. Adam looked down at the ground feeling guilty, when Idris asked him to play with him he didn't want to do it but thinking that Idris didn't have anyone to play with he finally agreed.
The night sky was full of twinkling stars and the big dazzling moon when the moonlit spread everywhere, giving a dainty panorama. Standing near the window of his room Idris kept looking into the space, though everywhere screamed silence he could hear the crickets making a soft chorus somewhere in the distance. Idris's room was not so extravagant, unlike those rooms the Duke's son would have but he didn't expect much, it was peaceful here. "My Lord, it's Adam. May I come in?""Yes, come in."As Adam walked into the room, Idris looked at him from his head to toe. To not call for attention, Idris told him to wear clothes that the farmer wears so Adam did exactly the same. And now, he exactly looked like a farmer. 'The time has finally come... ' Idris heaved a sigh, thinking so. "It's time for me to leave, My Lord. I came to bid goodbye to you." Adam voiced, with a sad look in his eyes. In the palace nobody knew about Adam's departure hence nobody was awake in the palace to see him o
"Skie, can you save him?"[No, I am only able to accompany the Host. I can't help another individual.]Idris walked back and forth, thinking of a plan. 'If I tell Reiki to go save Adam, he will ask many questions that I won't be able to answer him. But if I don't do something then Adam will die. What should I do?'"Skie, is there any way that I can go to him? I know how to swim."[No, as Ice Palace is under a spell you cannot leave the palace at this time. But there's a way you can save him.]"Which way?"[You will need to go under water and use a 'telepathy broom'. But it's a risky task, due to being weak you might end up getting ill.]"What is a 'telepathy broom'?"[Please check your bag, Host.]When he hugged Adam before he left, he already gave him one of the rewards that he got from completing his first mission. An 'invisible wheel', that would help him find the herbs easily. Idris thought it would save Adam a lot more time but now, he felt guilty that he didn't send Reiki who wa