[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 213: Looking at the Dust Behind the Clouds (2)

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For a moment, Olivia was completely at a loss as to what was happening. His mind was unable to process this event so quickly.

However, then he immediately regained his senses. Olivia was silent in place, stunned as she stared at Erwin's corpse which was continuously reduced to ashes.

A similar situation was experienced by everyone who was there. Anzu only fell silent while staring at Erwin's corpse from a distance, while Werli had an increasingly pale face.

Werli remembered clearly. He had just spoken casually with Erwin about his experiences while adventuring long ago, but now that person had become a lifeless corpse, waiting for time to turn his body into ashes.

On the other hand, Stella had been conscious first. He immediately raised his face and saw a wisp of black smoke slowly covering the area around him.

"Livia! "

He tried to call Olivia with all his might, which Olivia responded to with a short nod. He was aware of the situation.

But it was a little late.

Black smoke had already filled the area, and sunk them all into it.

Olivia felt her breathing become a little tight, but she knew that it was not too dangerous. Then, his consciousness disappeared.

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The sight before him felt completely unfamiliar, but somehow he could confidently say that he knew this place.

Wood walls with a fragrant smell, beautifully polished wooden ceilings, as well as simple chandeliers placed right in the middle.

Olivia is now sitting on a sofa, observing the room she has occupied for some time.

In front of him was a glass-lined wooden table, and on top were several porcelain cups containing mint tea that slowly began to cool.

From where she sat, Olivia could hear the voices of some people who seemed to be having fun. The voices were most likely from a man and two children of different sexes.

Soon enough, Olivia finally regains her sanity. She slowly begins to remember some absurd things, among which is the fact that she is married to Noelle and has two children.

Olivia immediately got up from the sofa, then ran small towards the large mirror that was nearby.

For some time, he kept paying attention to the figure that was in the mirror. It was himself, it was just that he looked taller and more mature than he remembered. Her dress style was also different, she was now wearing only a simple white dress with a cute pink apron.

It was a different appearance from the one in his memory.

"What ... Happened? "

Although various related questions kept popping up in her head, Olivia could not answer that at all. Until finally, his sanity became a little shaky.

His mind naturally accepted this situation, and his memory of true reality slowly began to fade.

Without the slightest hesitation, he was now convinced that this was indeed the right thing. She is married to Noelle, and has two children. It's a fact.

All the strange things he had felt before, had now disappeared. Olivia walked at low speed towards the door leading out of the house, and saw some figures playing.

They were all playing in a small garden built in the yard area of the house. A boy who might be around five or six years old was riding a toy horse made of wood, whereas the other was a little girl of around seven or eight years old. His smile bloomed as the swing he was sitting on was carefully pushed by a man behind him.

The man had striking white hair, a beautiful androgynous face, as well as an 'ideal' body'. It was Noelle, who was now accompanying her 'children' playing.

One of the children was a platinum silver-clad girl, having a face somewhat similar to Noelle's. Now, Olivia remembers that her name is Levina.

Olivia's smile slowly softened as she looked at the three of them. Noelle realized that, and she smiled back while looking at him.

Then, Noelle stopped Levina's swing and whispered something to her. He also seemed to whisper the same thing to the boy.

Olivia could only smile wryly and go inside. He took off his apron and tidied up the tea paraphernalia scattered on the table, then put down a few bowls filled with snacks.

He just continued to sit on the sofa while waiting for Noelle and the two boys to enter the house.

Until finally, the three of them entered and naturally sat close together. Noelle took a position right beside Olivia, while Levina sat on her lap, while the boy just casually dropped his body on the floor and ate the cookies on the table without making any sound.

In terms of nature, she was similar to Olivia in the past, completely reserved and rarely said anything except when necessary.

"What's going on? " After the two children ate their snacks quietly, Noelle immediately opened a conversation with Olivia. He noticed how Olivia's expression was a little different than usual.

Olivia was silent for a moment, not knowing what to answer. At first he wanted to explain about the strange feeling he had before, but then the thought instantly disappeared as if he did not have it.

" … I don't know .. I .. Just a little confused … "

In the end, Olivia could only give a vague answer. His head lowered, and his eyes dazedly stared at the thigh that was only covered in black stockings. She wears a direct dress with a skirt section that is short enough that almost all parts of her thighs can be clearly seen when sitting down, so she wears black stockings to make her appearance a little closed and polite.

She remembered that she had begun to notice the modesty in dress when she started being a housewife. After he thought about it, he felt it was a bit funny as well as sad considering he had always been open only when he was with Noelle.

Olivia didn't say anything more. She squeezed her own hand in confusion, but then Noelle's hand appeared and tightly clasped her clenched hand.

Noelle's body tilted to the side, and she leaned her head against Olivia's shoulder. That position made Levina a little distracted, but she did not rebel and let Noelle do all the things she wanted.

Noelle's eyelids slowly descended as she enjoyed the backrest Olivia gave her. However, then he got back up from a leaning position, then pulled Olivia's head closer to his own shoulder, making him switch positions from the previous one.

Olivia did not refuse. She let Noelle do what she wanted, and instead seemed to enjoy the 'service.

At that moment, drowsiness began to invade him, and made him subconsciously fall asleep.

As soon as he woke up, he immediately realized that he was already in a different place than before.

The ceiling that he barely recognized, but somehow instantly remembered everything. Olivia immediately got up from her position and looked around.

Based on his 'memory', he was now in the room. The sky outside the window was already very dark, and there were many stars that lit up brightly without being disturbed by light pollution.

Olivia just glanced a little, and she soon realized that there was no one there. Olivia got out of bed and walked to the bathroom sink.

After washing her face, she immediately went to the living room, and found Noelle who was sitting quietly there.

"Nohl … "

Olivia tried to call out to him, but Noelle did not reply and just stared at him silently with a smile.

Shortly after, he opened his mouth, "You're awake? You're really a sleepyhead, aren't you? "

" … I'm sorry, somehow I felt so sleepy earlier." After making her apology, Olivia walked over to Noelle and sat right on her lap.

Olivia comfortably and without the slightest objection rested her body on Noelle's chest, and Noelle herself received it with a hug.

"Are you thinking something? "

Without loosening her embrace in Olivia's stomach, Noelle asked as she pressed her chin over Olivia's head.

Olivia paused for a moment to think, then replied in a voice filled with doubt, "Come .. I .. Just feel that this is not real … It's all so beautiful that I feel like this isn't the real world."

"really? Do you think ... Is it really just a fantasy? "

"I ... Don't know .. "Olivia shook her head and stared down for a while.

His gaze focused on his own thigh, which was still coated in plain black stockings. Unlike before, she this time managed to voice her confusion before Noelle. Although, it was still in the same small portion was not enough to obtain any information.

Noelle's embrace of Olivia grew louder, and Noelle began to lower her head. Now, her face had sunk between Olivia's shoulders and neck.

With such a position, Noelle again asked, "In your own opinion ... Is this all real? "

" … I … "

"You're starting to feel like this isn't real. But, what do you think? Can you accept all this? "

"I ... Maybe not … "

"Why? "

" … I don't know … "

Noelle let out a heavy sigh and lifted her face. He turned his head and tilted his head slightly to look at Olivia.

"If only, this was all a dream, and not a reality. What are you gonna do? "

"To be honest .. I don't want to wake up. Everything I've experienced here is a very happy thing. I believe this is the form of happiness I most crave. Being with someone I love, making a warm little family, spending time together. I'd be so happy if that happened. But … "

Silently for a moment, Olivia then continued, "That would all be useless. It was just a dream and not reality. Even though I am happy here, I don't want to put the reality aside. Wouldn't it be selfish if I was happy alone, while the person I love isn't? More than anything else, I want Noelle to feel happy, because that's how I'll also feel so happy."

" … really? "

Noelle's voice sounded a bit doubtful, but she did not wait for Olivia's reply and immediately raised her head. She leaned against the sofa, and her embrace of Olivia became even tighter.

"Nn. I love Noelle no matter if it's in reality or even a dream. My feelings will never change."

"Even if I change? "

He never thought that Noelle would change one day. Noelle will still be someone precious to her, and remains the only person Olivia loves.

"That's ... A difficult question, but .. I've decided it. I will still love Noelle as I do now, even if Noelle has changed and doesn't consider me anymore, my feelings will remain the same."

At this moment, Olivia was finally aware of reality. He remembers what happened, and he remembers where he is now.

It's a dreamland. Somehow he was able to enter his personal dreamland from that collective dreamland.

His mind became clearer, but he did nothing and instead comfortably let Noelle embrace him.

(Even if this is just a dream .. Please let me feel it for longer.)

Olivia tries to hold back her desire which almost makes her lose control. If she had not restrained herself, she might have already turned around and charged at Noelle with thousands of warm kisses.

"So, what do you want? "

Noelle again raised her upper body and asked seriously. In response to that, Olivia turned her head slightly and smiled.

"I want to go back. This is indeed a beautiful dream, a place where I can be with Noelle without having to think about any issues, a place we can use to live our eternal days without being distracted by anyone. It's really a perfect dream. Noelle was near me, would always give me a warm hug and kiss. But, it would all be for naught if I couldn't be with Noelle in the real world."

Saying that, Olivia let out a bright smile that she rarely showed. His eyes closed in line with his smile, while his cheeks became increasingly red with the shame mixed with the pleasure.

Noelle who was still hugging him did not say anything. He simply raised his head and looked at the wooden ceiling in a daze.

Shortly after, after a rather long silence, Noelle finally sighed.

"Are you sure about this? "

Olivia replied without hesitation, "Nn. I want to go back to the real world."

"Maybe, there will be a surprise coming at you there, and it's not a pleasant surprise. Do you still want to accept it? "

For a moment, Olivia didn't know what to answer. She was confused, completely clueless as to what Noelle was saying.

Knowing Noelle all this time, Olivia was sure that it was not a meaningless empty sentence. Even though Noelle who hugged her now was only a projection of her own dream, Olivia was sure that Noelle's mind would not be that simple. Naturally, Olivia was convinced there was an implied meaning behind her words.

"I don't know what surprise Noelle meant. I might have a hard time accepting it, or even I might not be able to at all. But, like I said, I don't want to make myself happy here. If I want to be happy, then I have to feel it with Noelle in the real world. No matter what problems await, I will somehow overcome them. Noelle also won't remain silent, Noelle will definitely do something for me."

"While all the problems we face will make a difference in us, my feelings for Noelle will never change. Noelle is the only one I have. It's a feeling that's been ingrained with my destiny since I was born."

" … You are amazing."

Even without seeing her in person, Olivia was convinced that Noelle was now smiling. But somehow that smile hurt. Olivia had intended to turn to check on him, but Noelle's hand had moved to stop the movement of her head.

Even so, Olivia did not stop. He had a premonition; if he did not see it, then he would definitely regret it.

He managed to look over and see Noelle.

Just as he thought, Noelle's eyes flashed a deep sadness along with a clear confusion. He was like a lost child.

His eyes were a little teary, and he looked like he was holding back a cry.

Olivia had unconsciously looked at him without blinking. This sight made her naturally move her hands and rub the area around Noelle's eyes. Then, she directly advanced her face, without hesitation giving Noelle a smooth kiss.

The kiss lasted for a while, until Olivia separated her lips. He continued to stare at Noelle with an expressionless face, but the look in his eyes seemed to have many unspeakable desires.

Noelle's hug has slipped, and now Olivia is free to move. Eventually, Olivia got up from her position and pushed Noelle deeper into the sofa.

Their gazes met, and their views were not at all sidetracked even after about a minute of looking at each other.

Then, Olivia pushed Noelle aside, making her go into a lying position on the sofa. Olivia held him from above, not letting him move at all.

"Is this what you want? " ask Noelle with a faint smile. There was no more sadness on his face.

Olivia was silent for a moment, but immediately replied after her gaze swept over Noelle's lips which had the rest of the lip moisturizer attached due to the kiss.

"Noelle who wants to cry .. That's cute. It's hard to hold back."

Olivia knew that Noelle had allowed her to do this. However, Olivia was most aware that Noelle could move and escape from this position at any time, but Noelle did not. Clearly, this was a form of tacit approval.

Olivia lifted her body and looked at Noelle in silence. Then, she immediately pulled the end of the red ribbon that held the collar of her own dress, letting the red thread hang down and making her dress looser.

"So this is your choice … "

For a moment, she could hear Noelle say something, but she did not care. Olivia returned to her position and looked at Noelle from a very close distance.

"Children might wake up" Olivia said without any specific changes to her expression.

"Try to keep it from happening" Noelle replied.

Noelle then extended her hand to the side, then a thin blanket emerged from the empty air, landing on her palm.

After that, Noelle immediately stretched the blanket and let the cloth cover herself and Olivia.

"Noelle .. What is it? "

Olivia asked out of habit. Basically, she had already obtained permission from Noelle.

"Mrs."

With a brief nod from Noelle, Olivia wasted no time and immediately pressed her lips against Noelle's lips. His body had pierced Noelle, and his rather short arm gently hugged her neck.

By then, Olivia had lost a bit of her sanity. He let desire take over him, and temporarily immersed himself in pleasure.

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Olivia wakes up, and realizes that she is asleep on a couch.

He tried to get up from his position, but his body felt so limp that he could barely move a single finger.

But somehow he moved a little. Olivia groped to the side and did not find Noelle anywhere. His gaze naturally scanned the living room which was still the same as before. Then, he found Noelle standing not far from him, staring at the starry sky outside the window.

"Nohl … "

Receiving Olivia's call, Noelle immediately turned her head and gave her a gentle smile.

Olivia felt a little awkward. He slowly got up and sat down leaning back, then pulled out a blanket to cover the part of his body that had become slightly open.

On the floor, all the clothes he had previously used had been left crumpled and scattered.

"Noelle .. What exactly will happen? "

During the previous 'scenes', Olivia had felt a lot of strangeness from Noelle. He seemed to doubt something, but seemed to have resigned himself and found a solution to his problem. Of course, Olivia didn't know that.

Olivia held down the blanket with one hand, and continued to stare at Noelle, whom Noelle then replied with a brief nod of the head.

He then walked up to Olivia and crouched down in front of the sofa.

Because of her position, she now had to look up a little to see Olivia's face clearly.

"Livia, you'll be up soon. Sorry for not being able to say so much. But, one thing you should know."

Olivia was silent, waiting for Noelle to continue her words.

After a moment of silence, Noelle raised her body and brought her face closer to Olivia's face.

She then gave a short kiss on Olivia's forehead, then pressed her forehead against Olivia's forehead, before finally whispering in a low voice, "I will always love you. No matter what happens, no matter if I am going to change, my feelings for you will be the only thing that survives. Remember that always. I will never leave you, I will always be with you, even if you don't realize it."

"Nohl … "

Olivia of course was aware of the strangeness in Noelle's words. He tried to reply, but not a single word managed to come out.

"I love you, Livia."

With those words, Noelle separated her forehead from Olivia's forehead, then took a few steps back.

She smiled brightly as if she wanted to cover up all that sadness, but everything was clearly visible in Olivia's eyes.

Olivia once again tried to grab her hand, but she could not move. He could only see Noelle's figure slowly disappearing.

"Noelle! "

By the time she could shout her name, Noelle's figure was no longer there.

Olivia was suddenly invaded by overwhelming drowsiness, then fell asleep without being able to put up any resistance.

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