Chapter 2: Live
Tristan felt the coldness of his surroundings and heard the swishing sounds coming from beside him. And with difficulty he opened his eyes and scanned his surrounding.
He just died, right? So what is this place? Its neither hell or heaven..
The moonlight passed through the open windows of the balcony. The moon was peaking between the navy blue curtains to see the young adult whose processing his predicament; a funny view for the moon, really.
The walls of the chamber were painted with the lightest shade of blue and a Mooncrest embedded on it like logos. On his bedside table laid a crystal-like vase with royal blue hydrangea flower in it.
He laid on his canopy bed for awhile listening to the comforting sound of the gentle wind and the flutters of the smooth satin curtain.
"T-this is..", finally his lips parted and he heard his groggy voice.
Something is clearly wrong.
He closed his eyes, tightly, before opening it as if he would wake up from this dream— which clearly not, he looked down at himself only realizing that he is sitting in a soft cloud-like bed, the cold silk fabric of blanket laid on top of his thighs.
And like a lightning strike, he quickly realized something...
He grunts in disdain cursing whoever snatched him from death and threw him in here. With urgentness, he abruptly stood up, throwing his comfortable blanket away before his face hit the floor with a bang.
Well, ouch...
Yeah, forgot that he has been crippled for four years...
Getting up and grabbing the corner of his bed to steady himself. He trudge to a body size mirror hanged on the wall; curly green moss-like hair that looks soft with a pair of enigmatic blue eyes staring right back at him.
Beauty marks littered from his neck down hiding under his nightgown. A faint dot-like beauty mark just below his right eyebrow further enhancing his philosophic beauty.
He cannot help but get lost in his own eyes, those beautiful marbles that kept many secrets hidden deep inside. The male was a character in a book he oh-so-knew-so-much!
Tyrespiel, that's his name...
'I need to confirm it first lest I'm mistaken....'
Turning to a working table beside the mirror, he opened the drawers to look for the owner's renowned blindfold, he took out the scrolls and turning the table upside down but found no blindfold.
He was about to sigh in relief when he heard a confused hoot sound in the silent chamber. Oh goddess, he wants to deny it or he is dreaming and this is a trial he needs to pass to get to heaven, right?
'Confirmed!'
Nevertheless, he twist his head abruptly startling the darkish green owl. Yup, he is definitely not dreaming as he felt the pain caused by his twist.
Tyrespiel Lor Crosseart belonging to the wealthiest family in the empire who has billions of assets. He is the eldest son speculated to have a different eye color and ugliest structure of upper face, and also the heir of the family.
But the truth is HE IS TOO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL AND I SWEAR IF ITS EVEN LEGAL TO MARRY MYSELF THEN I WOULD LIKE TO GET A RING and say 'I Do'.
'But still, this is a joke right?'
This is just a prank, right...? Death would actually show up and bring me to the afterlife, right? Did he really crossed? But then those dead people from Earth, what happens to them, was it like this too?
He pinched himself and frowned in pain, this really is not a dream. This is not a prank either, death wouldn't do something cheap like this.
He really transmigrated in a different world and showed no signs of death lingering in the air meaning that everything around him is real.
Crosseart.
"Tyrespiel is a canon-fodder in the book, he helped the female lead and male lead get together and saved the collapsing fate of the Kingdom..."
'So if i am in his body now that means no death flags so I can like really changed and make new events as long as I don't interfere with the Kid's Love Story'
"This is that book called [ My Love, Heroine ] where the setting takes place in two empires, half of the arc is in Rafayel while the other arc is in Varlette Kingdom. There are four major events that will slowly shape the story; the death of the goddess, missing legendary artifacts, the demi-god's revenge, the revelation of rebellions.."
'So many major disasters but I'm not worried, I know what will happen so I will prepare myself and the people around me... Gotta get stronger faster.'
Taking Owl in his arms made Owl hoots in surprise but soon they rub their head on his shoulder. Walking back to his comfortanle bed, he put the Owl down on it and climbs unto the bed— covering himself with the blanket. He closed his sleepy eyes whilst hugging the bird.
The moon watching him was dumbfounded of how his frantic state earlier was reduced to this.
Owl couldn't care less as to why their master is suddenly affectionate tonight when their master clearly shows he does not like them for they are not powerful and useful to their master but if their master starts to loves them, they will try their best to be useful!
Owl: don't worry, master! Owl forgives!
What happened the next morning was what could be considered a phenomena for the residents of the Crosseart manor and the sole reason was the oldest son who usually does not come out of his room to eat breakfast— is dressed in a uniform: a white steampunk coat and green jade-like colored long sleeve gothic undershirt.
Their young master never attends morning classes.
Heck, he never even attend most of his classes but he passes nevertheles but that's not the point. The point is their young master suddenly became a morning person!!
The most affected are the Lord, Lady and the three young masters. They heard Tyrespiel greeting them a lovely good morning and even ruffled his siblings' hair─ he never does that... Growing up, Tyrespiel started shying away from them; he never greets them good morning or good night anymore and he became less affectionate.
But today, a miracle happened for not in their entire lifetime would they witness their beloved son/brother expressed physical affection again. Lady Mikhaela is delighted with his actions and started mentally gushing over her son's features..
And yes, he is wearing his silk to cover his eyes. Like its still not time for him to reveal this beauty to the world.
"Lores, are you okay..?" His mother asked although she is happy that her son changed his routine today, but his eating habit seems to have changed too. Her companion, a snake beast slithered lazily on her lap whilst her husband's companion, an alicanto bird played with the snake's tail.
His mother had a luscious forest green hair, her white Victorian dress hugging her figure nicely as she pose with elegance and the worry in her eyes made her figure more motherly.
Tyrespiel never eats dessert with an empty stomach especially as breakfast,
if possible he will only concume little sweets just to maintain his sugar level. He is very careful when it comes to his health. One time he even restricted his father from eating meat because it was unhealthy.
His father had to beg his son everyday since Tyrespiel is incharge of the kitchen, livestocks or food in general, therefore Tyrespiel also have kitchen rules which applies to everyone including his family.
The family pampered him the most which made him escaped reprimandings and is given thrice of monthly allowance than his siblings. With such priviledge, Tristan is surprise Tyrespiel hadn't become arrogant like other pampered young masters.
But now he is Tyrespiel. Literally a gold with much value than any treasure.. I don't know if this is a blessing in disguise or not..
He looked up whilst still scoffing the cake, the cream melted in his mouth, not too sweet or too bland just the perfect consistency of cake which by the way is his new favorite dessert now.
Owl, his companion, sat atop his head, snuggling in the strands of his hair with affection knowing his master is no longer mad at it.
"Yes, I am.", Lady Mikhaela sighed with the short answer she was given. Atleast he is still obedient and gentle-mannered, she glance at his plate that remained untouched as he keeps on scoffing the desserts rather than his breakfast.
The three siblings observed their brother. They knew their brother better than him, his posture, taste bud, habits, hobbies, likes and dislikes..
Kaspian was the first to say something. His beast snake companion slowly creeping over to Roman who looked at it dead in the eye which scared the living shit out of it.
"Brother, aren't you afraid that too much sweet will harm your body?", he said teasingly with a grin while coaxing the terrified snake in his hand.
The third child had a tamed curly velvet hair and a neat dress shirt and black pants with a medieval coat punk over his shirt.
Tyrespiel glance at him and shook his head 'no' before replying that two slices of cake won't do harm but instead will wake himself up. As Tristan in his last world, sweets were his haven— whenever he gets emotional he eats sweets therefore eating sweets with an empty stomach does not affect him.
"Slow down, Brother. You are free to eat as much cake as you want, no one is going to eat it anyway." , a fluffy kitsune beast rubbed against Tyrespiel's leg which he smiled at.
This time, the one who spoke was Harake. Ever since he was a child, his face had remained stiff and small smiles were barely ever seen on his face except when he's with Tyres.
Harake has a bright pink mid-length hair tied in a neat low bun. He's wearing his knight academy uniform and his sword sheathed in his scabbard hanged around his waist.
Roman nodded his head as he is sitting closer to his eldest brother, he pushed the cake slightly to the side while giving his companion a pat on the head, and placed his breakfast infront of Tyrespiel again.
The youngest child has a straight sun-colored hair, bright and mesmerizing compared to Tyrespiel's dull moss-green hair.
"Eat, Brother Lores..."
Kaspian sat in between two blocks with stoic faces and he couldn't help but burst out laughing which made the two stoic siblings glare at him, well, more like Roman did glare at him whilst Harake side-glanced him before watching his eldest brother again.
"Stop laughing infront of the food, stupid!!"
"HAHAHAH then stop swearing infront of the food!!"
"Everytime you run your mouth, you say something stupid, Brother Pian!!"
Tyrespiel chuckled which the two paused at before they continue again.
Shouts and teasing rang in the silent mansion which made the servants at ease and wished that this lively moment would last. The parents watched their children interact with joy in their faces, their children are starting to rebuild their bond again.
Tyrespiel's POV
Thank the gods I'm not discovered. That could have been traumatic.
But let me tell you something cool!
My five senses were sharper, and I even developed a sixth sense which cannot be used frequently. I noticed that my physique was enhanced to the point I can even lift my marble table with this lanky-thin arms of mine.
I can even change my Rank so that my magic aura will be reduced and anyone would be misled by their assumption which will come in handy in the future in order to hide my real Rank.
After eating breakfast, We sent Harake out to his carriage to bid our farewells since he will be gone for a few weeks to compete in the selecting of new batches of Royal Guards. Mom cried whilst holding onto his arm not wanting to let go— we had to pry her away with difficulty, seriously, her strength is no joke even Dad had to use his [ enhanced strength ] skill.
Roman and Kaspian shared a carriage as always and went along their way, not before giving me a kiss on the cheek.
Now I am in my own carriage curiously peaking through the curtains to look outside. Shops, inns and restaurants both small and big aligned each other on both sides of the road.
I do not have to worry about my sense of sight because I can perfectly see everything clearly even with the blindfold amazing me even more, like hell! I am... VVvveEennNoOomnM.
I mean even if I close my eyes I can still see it unless I cancel my [ enhance sight ].
Arriving infront of the large doors of Angelus Academy, it is the pride of Rafael. It live up to its named 'Angelus' as there is a statue of the Sky Goddess outside the gate with two moons the size of a ping pong ball placed levitating on her left hand and the right held out as if gesturing to take her hand.
This Academy does not require too much money just with talent and determination can get you in however you must undergo a process ofcourse. There is an entrance exam that you must pass.
So let me tell you this first. You're not yet aware of the ranks of magic, right? So I'll tell you; from highest to lowest and skills ( rare skills that can be acquired ) and also what common and rare skills a Ranker can acquire.
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Master rank Nulla I, II, III
- Master rank allows the ranker to will their Element and discover their innate control( eg. You have Fire, you will be able to manipulate the body of fire, the temperature, size and color. ) . Rank II is the highest Magic rank recorded.
Skills : Teleportation, Sunlight Manipulation, Plant Manipulation, Shifting, Enhancement, Spirit Element control II.
Rare Skill : Seer, Ergokinesis, Weather Manipulation, Thunder Alteration, Water Manipulation II, Psychic II, Temporal control are what is currently recorded throughout history.
Invulnerability rank I, II, III, IV, V
- This rank can be the most deathly. Wrong move in breaking through can damage the root element of the body which will take time to heal and maybe the Ranker would never even heal.
Skill : Detection, Invulnerability, Detect II, Heal, Forest sense, Mana pool.
Special Skill : Rank (includes magic aura) manipulation, Prey, Song of the Saint, Restore.
Alchemy rank I, II, III, IV
- This rank teaches the Ranker about alchemy and spells to enhance their element temporarily, with this they can also enter the potion business field or join the witches guild to support the battle army.
Skills : Medicine/potion created through mind image, Dark Alchemy, Body Manipulation II, Emotion Manipulation, Alchemist.
Special Skill : Saint Alchemy empowers ones element, Beast Tamer, Dream Vision, Earth hearing, Rain crystal.
And the first stage of being a Ranker is,
Wizardry I, II, III
-This focuses on the Rankers physical skills such as weaponary or sword/blade of how they use it will be the key to reaching the next rankings.There is no special Skill since this is a first stage they have to overcome this first or they won't be able to breakthrough the other Ranks.