Bab 439: So Close

Unknown time ago.

In a huge castle, the young Alexa, with just fifteen years old, looks at a painting of Helena on the hallway wall. It is strange that a woman who looks smaller and younger than she is actually her grandmother.

But Alexa doesn't doubt that. She still remembers how warm and comfortable it was to be in Helena's arms. She remembers that it was her grandmother who taught her to use a sword... it was Helena who was beside her while her mother fought for the freedom of their people.

Alexa does not blame her parents or grandparents for what happened. She blames the Gods, of course. But she also knows that she cannot rebel against them yet, or what remains of her family will be burnt to ashes.

After hearing footsteps, she looks to the side and sees her best friend and protector. "Hi, Ligea... your expression is not positive..."

The old angel Ligea bows respectfully. "I'm sorry, young lady... Our last explorations haven't found anything about her."