After Arvid and Gwen left Angeal's room last night, Gwen informed Ivar that they will be having a guest tomorrow, and asked him to speak for Angeal since the human girl was still embarrassed to talk to Devin.
Ivar completely understood why he was asked for a favor from Angeal, so he accepted. He found it cute, knowing that Angeal had this side of her. He still couldn't get over the fact that they kissed, even though it was accidental.
When Ivar talked to Devin about having a guest, the Soul Eater was hesitant for a bit, but he still agreed to let her in since she's the human girl's only best friend.
Given the talk by Ivar last night of how Angeal grew up being treated differently and all, made him understand her in his own ways.
"Ah, I'm finally here," the human girl exclaimed as she looked at the mansion gate.
From afar, Angeal noticed her best friend already. She ran as fast as she could to greet her. The moment Frey entered the gate, she was greeted by a happy Angeal that jumped on her to give her a hug, making the both of them fall to the ground.
Frey laughed as she was being hugged tightly by Angeal. It looked like she was being embraced by a kid who hadn't seen her mom for a long time!
"Hey! We haven't seen each other in like... only for a few weeks," Frey commented and Angeal smiled at her as the both of them stood up, then gave each other a proper hug. "You're acting such a child!"
In front of Angeal stood a beautiful girl with short hair and green eyes. She was wearing a white shirt and a blue jumper, and wore a brown Timberland for her shoes.
During their days in high school, Frey was considered attractive. Even now! She had a lot of admirers but Frey was too headstrong in her studies to even think of being in a relationship. She had crushes, yes... but she prioritized her studies and her family more than anything else.
Soon after, the young immortal came, then greeted her.
"How's your vacation," Arvid asked and Frey gave him a nod of approval and a grin.
"It was nice," she answered and then she looked around, expecting for the others. "Where are the others? Out on an errand," Frey asked and Angeal nodded then typed in her app.
"Pops went somewhere since Ivar sent him to do something. Gwen, Martha, and Edwin are doing their duties for the day," the app read then Frey nodded, understanding why it was quiet in the mansion. It was always busy in their place, after all.
"Ehem," the young immortal cleared his throat, making the two girls look at him. Arvid pointed his thumb at the back as he looked at Frey.
"Let's go? They will see you later once they're done," he said and the three of them walked to the garden.
As the three were walking, Frey wondered about the whereabouts of those who came home just recently. She asked some information about them and Arvid and Angeal did their best to answer.
They even told her about the incident that happened days ago, making Frey worry about Angeal. Her best friend, however, showed that she was okay, making Frey relieved that Angeal was headstrong.
"So other than your master and his personal servant who just came back, what else is new," Frey asked, changing the subject then Arvid gave her a cheeky grin.
Ever since Frey and Angeal became friends, Frey also visited them from time to time. The three of them have also been close since they were young so the three of them are seen as three inseparable best friends.
"Guess who's going to Green University with you guys," Arvid said excitedly and as they sat down on the garden chair, Frey's eyes widened in surprise.
"Really!? Arvid is now going to school with us?"
Angeal smiled as she typed on her app. She knew that Frey would be happy to hear this.
"Yeah! Pops fixed his papers so he can go to school with us."
Frey looked at Arvid teasingly, not expecting him to be interested in studying.
"What made you go to school? Is it because of..."
She didn't finish her sentence and she just gave a quick look at Angeal who was oblivious to what was happening around her. Angeal started browsing her notes to show them her plotted schedule.
Arvid rolled his eyes at her. Frey knew ever since they were young teenagers that he started liking Angeal. Even though there were hints that Arvid liked her, Angeal didn't even notice the signs, and just saw him as her brother slash best friend.
Somehow it hurt the young immortal... but he just left it as is.
"I've been taking an interest in learning, you know! Besides... it would still be related to something physical so it could be beneficial for my training," he answered Frey then Angeal showed her phone to her best friend.
Frey noticed it was her schedule, so she looked excited to look at these subjects, wishing that they would be classmates for the next semester.
"Oh! Let's see if the three of us have the same minor subjects," Frey commented then the three of them put their phones on the table for them to compare subjects.
Frey was taking her undergraduate degree in psychology. As for Angeal, she was taking creative writing. For Arvid, he enrolled for physical education.
"So you guys have the same alternate schedule," Frey said then Arvid furrowed his brows.
"You're going to take 21 units? Ain't that stressful," he asked and Frey shook her head.
"It won't! I love what I'm taking!"
Since they were in high school, Angeal and Frey talked about the courses they would take in college.
Angeal loved reading and writing so much, that she wanted to major in creative writing. As for Frey, she loved studying how the mind and the emotions work and how it affects the people around him or her so she started taking up psychology.
Angeal smiled as she pointed out one subject common for them. The moment the two of her friends looked at it, they gave each other a high five.
"We're taking world literature every MWF together!"
The moment Frey said this excitedly, they looked on their schedules again and Arvid pointed another subject.
"Angeal and I have another subject in common. We're going to take general psychology on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays," the young immortal said and Frey looked at the two of them.
"I already finished that, but if you guys need help, I can help you with anything," she commented and all of them kept their phones.
Angeal got the picnic basket and put it on the table. She pointed at it, signalling for everyone to eat.
Arvid got the food outside. He took out the tuna sandwiches, and served it on the table. Angeal got the three glasses at the side and poured orange juice.
They conversed as they ate the snacks. Soon after, Gwen came and joined them.
"Hey," Gwen greeted as she walked over to them. "How's our future psychologist? Can you read what is on my mind now," she added and Frey just rolled her eyes at the immortal.
"Can you please stop with the thought that psychologists are mind readers?"
Angeal was listening to the three have their own conversation until her eyes wandered.
She looked at the trees that gave them shade. She felt the soft breeze on her skin then she sighed, appreciating the life she had now.
As she looked up in the sky and watched the clouds come and go, she was suddenly reminded of what her grandfather told her.
Their master, Devin, saved her life.
Angeal's blue eyes suddenly turned serious as she continued looking at the sky and thought to herself if that was really the reason why they were working for him. She thought that her grandfather wouldn't have worked for someone without a heavy reason why. What if there was another reason other than her being saved.
Was her being saved by him really the main reason why they work for him?
Alrighty~! Back to one chapter a day! Unless... you satisfy this nymph with power stones, comments, and adding it to your collections? ;) Anyway... thanks so much for reading! ^^
A few days had already gone by and tomorrow would already be the start of the new semester. Frey, Angeal, and Arvid went out this Sunday to buy some school supplies.
Frey looked at Arvid who was wearing a baggy black t-shirt and jeans, paired with black chucks. His brown hair was combed well, making him look like Squall Leonhart of Final Fantasy VIII.
The only difference of the two is their attitude. Squall is seen as a person who is standoffish, and as for Arvid, he is the exact opposite. He is more like Zell Dincht. Spunky and energetic.
For a person who is immortal, however, he had a different vibe compared to the other immortals present in the mansion. For some reason, Angeal and Frey felt that there is something different in Arvid.
Like he is among the mortals.
Frey looked around and noticed that there were some girls stealing glances at Arvid. She grinned and then linked her arms with him, making Arvid look at her surprised.
"What are you doing, Frey," the young immortal asked and she whispered to him.
"The other girls are looking at you!"
When Angeal looked around, she also noticed the girls looking at him but when Frey suddenly linked arms with him, some girls averted their gaze away from him already. Angeal took her phone from her pocket then typed.
"What if you become popular in the university?"
Arvid's ears turned red then stuttered as he spoke. He didn't expect Angeal to think of him being popular once he enters university!
"Sh-shut up, you guys..."
Frey looked at Angeal and gave her a wink as the three still continued to walk inside the mall. Frey was still linking her arms with Arvid but the boy didn't give attention to it as he found it normal for her to do so.
***
Gladios arrived in front of the mansion with a young girl. There were bags under her eyes like she hadn't slept for two to three days. Her skin looked pale, as if her life was about to be taken away from her.
They stopped in front of the mansion door and the old man looked at her, a bit hesitant to take her inside even though he knew she volunteered.
"Before we enter, miss... are you sure?"
The girl lifelessly looked at the old man and her eyes showed the epitome of depression. Her eyes were red, as if it was drained from crying too much.
"Just get this over with. I am already done."
"..."
Without saying another word, Gladios opened the door.
"Follow me."
The both of them entered the mansion and was then greeted by Ivar. Ivar gave the girl a faint smile then spoke, getting her attention.
"Thank you for coming. If you want to change your mind, you can say it now," the handsome immortal said as he gave a small bow in front of their human guest. He waited for a few seconds, but there was no reply.
"..."
The girl didn't answer and she just stood there, with no expression whatsoever, waiting for what's coming next.
"Okay. Let's go then," Ivar instructed as he escorted the guest towards one room.
The moment they entered, they saw Devin sitting down on the couch alone, giving the human girl a condescending look. Once they were already inside the room, Ivar nodded at Gladios, then closed the door.
Gladios stood there, staring blankly at the door, as he pondered how they did this for the sixth time already. When he was alone, his knees started shaking then he sat down on a nearby couch to prevent himself from collapsing.
Not far off, Edwin and Martha saw Gladios and approached him. They saw how disoriented he was, making the two immortals look at him worriedly.
"We're sorry that we put this in your care," Martha apologized as she put her hand on his back to comfort the old man.
The old man shook his head. "I have no choice. It is my duty to support master for saving my granddaughter," Gladios said then Edwin sighed.
"And our master has no choice, either. He has to do this, or else..."
Edwin didn't know how to finish the sentence. To their realm, it was taboo to speak about Devin's curse. Even in the human world, they find it difficult to talk about it.
Gladios looked at the two of them, wanting to know more about the curse.
"What would happen to him if he doesn't eat souls?"
Martha sighed then spoke, thinking that it is okay for at least him to know.
"He will be hungry for souls. If he doesn't feed one soul a day, he would not control himself like the first day you saw him."
Gladios furrowed his brows. "I thought he fed off from human blood as substitute. He had been doing that before he left here and when he was out there," he wondered and Edwin shook his head.
"Human blood is not enough. It satisfies him and keeps him controlled, but he is called a Soul Eater for a reason. He can't keep drinking blood forever," he answered and Gladios leaned his back on the couch.
"But why? As a human who grew with principles, getting those who are about to die, especially the suicidal ones for our master to eat... I'm starting not to handle it."
As this went on, Gladios really found it difficult to act accordingly under their orders. He felt bad that he led the humans here just for their master to eat their souls.
The old man felt like a grim reaper...
Martha sighed then looked at Edwin, as if asking for permission.
"Should we tell him more?"
Edwin was hesitant for a bit, but being with this mortal for 20 years made him have trust in him. To him, he considers Gladios as one of his precious friends.
"He should not eat the souls of beings by force because if he does..."
Edwin wasn't sure if he was going to continue. The information that he was about to say was the most important thing about their master's curse, inflicted to him by his mother.
Ivar came out from the room, approaching the three of them. When they heard his echoing footsteps, they instinctively looked at him, distracting them from their conversation.
"He's resting. He has been fed," the Soul Eater's personal servant said then he sat down on the opposite couch then sighed.
He spoke as if they fed their pet!
"How is he," Martha asked worriedly and Ivar shook his head.
"We should try our best to look for those mortals that aren't depressed. Gladios, can you do this?"
Gladios looked at Ivar with disapproval in his eyes.
"Ivar, I can no longer do this! This is attacking my conscience! I feel like I am leading the people to their deaths even though they are willing to end it!"
Ivar stayed silent for a few seconds before he spoke. "I understand." Ivar also nodded but he gave Gladios a serious look. "But if we don't provide him what he needs, he will harm those people around him."
The old man furrowed his brows. "Isn't there another way?"
Ivar pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling slightly frustrated and tired to look for possible solutions.
"If there would be, I wish we would've done it already."
Were your guesses for the curse right? I want to know what you think! Comment down below! ^^ Anyway, thanks so much for reading! :D You make this nymph happy with your comments, reviews, stones, and adding this story to your RL!
BTW, copyright to the artist of the cover I am using now~! Thank you also to Chichii, the author of Flash Marriage: The Domineering Wife, and her friend, for helping me with the book cover. ^^ This will be temporary, as I would be using the commissioned work I asked from my friend, Hera~!
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