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We went to the poor village that night to see Grandpa Will.
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We were much more energetic than yesterday, although the Duke had drained us a lot.
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"Hey, Alicia.
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Jill's still slightly childish voice echoed through the quiet, dark forest.
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"What?"
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"Have you ever met Duke's mother?"
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"No."
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I shook my head.
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"Master Duke's mother is already dead."
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"I see."
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"I saw him once in a painting. She looked very strong. The color of your mother's skin is inherited from your mother.
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"Does he look strong?"
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"Yes. ....... Your mother is not from this country."
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What do you mean?
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"Here we are."
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I said, deliberately interrupting Jill's question.
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I don't know for sure because I've only seen the painting once before my memory of my previous life came back.
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So I can't say anything too carelessly.
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"How are you, Jiichan?"
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"Of course I'm fine."
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I said that and stepped into the fog.
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"What?
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It was Jill who raised her voice. I was too startled to speak.
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The air was no longer heavy and dark like before. And there were almost no people on the ground.
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What's going on? What the hell happened?
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The sky is still covered with clouds, but the atmosphere in this village is brighter than usual.
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"What's going on?"
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"I don't know."
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We stood there, stunned.
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"Alicia! Jill!"
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From far away, I heard Rebecca's high-pitched voice.
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Don't tell me Rebecca rebuilt this village? I can't believe I'm playing the role of a savior.
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But can Rebecca do this much on her own? Even if she's smart, she's the only one who can think ...... without knowledge.
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"Jeez."
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Jill said as she rolled her eyes next to me, looking at the man walking next to Rebecca. I turned to look at him too.
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I couldn't believe it. ......
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"Who?"
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I was muttering to myself as I looked at him.
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He was just walking, but there was an air of dignity about him. I was intimidated by his power. I couldn't move an inch from where I was standing. I had goosebumps all over my body and shivered. How dignified he was!
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The air was tighter than when I had an audience with the king. The moment he appeared, the air changed.
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My back naturally straightens. That's what true tension is.
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"Alicia, Jill."
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He said this with a smile. Only his voice sounded familiar. It's kind and warm.
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I wonder if it's possible for the same person to have such a different mood.
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His white hair, which had been a little shaggy, was now pulled back into an all-back bun, and I could see his face clearly.
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His left eye was a familiar golden eye. And on his right was a black eye patch the same color as mine.
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I wonder why he looks so different from me even though he is in the same state as me. ....... His clothes are more beautiful than usual.
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He stood in front of us.
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I naturally fell to my knees. I did so unconsciously.
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It's probably the last thing a bad girl would do to kneel to someone.
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But ...... my body moved on its own.
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I was well educated as a nobleman. Nobles have a better discernment than most people.
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So they can intuitively tell who's better than them and who's no match for them.
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It's true that Duke and Liz may be my opponents, but he's something else, he's different.
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Every cell in my body is telling me that he is no match for me.
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I don't know how I've been able to hide this dignity until now. .......
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"Ali?"
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Jill's surprised expression was heard from above.
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"Look up, Alicia."
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He crouched down so that he was eye level with me and said in a calm voice, "I'm sorry.
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