"So you didn't sign a contract," Elfanso said, shocked.
"Well, if you are drowning, then you can't exactly sign a contract mid-drowning," Celestira just shrugged.
"Oh, I am doomed," Elfanso muttered in a corner.
Celestira ignored him and thought, So as of now, it seems like I will awaken water-type abilities, but…
"Elfanso, is there a way to hide your awakening or awaken a little bit earlier than the family ritual?" Celestira asked.
Elfanso, puzzled, asked, "Why?"
Celestira, remembering the memory of water gushing in her mouth and nose, gripped her nightgown, said, "That's none of your business."
Elfanso then narrowed his eyes and said, "You can manifest your power early, but it would be a painful process. And as for hiding them, you can leave that to me."
Celestira said, "I see."
It couldn't be more painful than drowning in water, she thought. My family… they just want to use me, and I would never do something that is beneficial to them, so I will hide them.
Celestira thought with determination, Hide them as long as possible. So first…
Celestira then rang the bell.
From behind, Elfanso said, panicked, "Hey, what are you doing?"
But Celestira was too busy in thought.
"Agh, never mind," and with that, Elfanso hid under the cover.
In a few minutes, the same maid who was sweating earlier came into the room and said, "H-How may I help you, your ladyship?"
"Bring me a basket of fruit, a pen, and a paper," Celestira said.
The maid then bowed and replied, "Right away, my lady."
My first course of action should be making some money, and my grandfather would gladly assist with that.
Celestira then gazed at the window thoughtfully.
In my past life, I thought my grandfather never loved me, but… he was the only one who protested when my execution date came. Even though there was evidence—forged or not—it would be safe to say my case was hopeless. But he still tried his best, and though nothing much changed, my execution date was pushed a bit later.
"My lady, here—" Suddenly, the maid's scream cut through the air.
To be continued....