The Dragon'S Blue Gem
(S2) Chapter 85 [Neelima, The Kynlaus]

Neelima POVs

Everyone, introduce. My name is Neelima, what a strange name, right? Maybe it's a normal name for this world's people, but I have memories of my previous life.

In my previous life, I was an orphan who was raised and trained in government organizations. But I have a family too. My family is a member of Squad A-0. Squat A-0 led by "Null", our captain. There were 5 other people besides the captain. Me (Eins ), Zwein, Drei, Vier, and Fuenf. We are a special unit that carries out dangerous missions for the safety of the world.

In the team, only Zwein has a biological family. Even though he was 19 years old, he carried quite a heavy burden. For me the boy and his sister are like my own sister. I used to come home to Zwein and meet his sister and mother. Of course there was no other purpose, only that the warmth of their family I really wanted.

On our last mission, the enemy managed to break through and finish Squad A-0 except for the pregnant Null captain.

Back then, I thought I was finally free from this stifling yet joyful life. But as soon as I opened my eyes, a very beautiful woman stood before me. The woman claimed that she was the Earth's patron goddess, Hestia.

Of course I was surprised because the name God Goddess really exists. Goddess Hestia said that she would reincarnate me in complete memory and grant my 3 wishes as long as I followed one mission from her.

"Mission? What mission is that?" my much at that time.

⟨⟨ Don't worry, it's not a bad mission. All I ask of you is that you take care of and protect my sister's twin, Athena. The two children's names are Aidan and Airella ⟩⟩

"Keeping and protecting the Goddess's twins?"

"It looks troublesome..."

⟨⟨ I won't force you. Memory intact and those 3 requests are my reward ⟩⟩

"....... Alright, since this is the Goddess' request, I will."

⟨⟨ Thank you, man. Say your request before I send you away ⟩⟩

"Ah, then I won't hesitate. Hmm.. since I died in pain, I don't want to be so anymore (don't want to be sick )."

⟨⟨ I understand. I'll keep you from experiencing that again (will not die) ⟩⟩

"Secondly, I don't want to lose my ability as a sniper. Please keep me having that."

⟨⟨ Alright... I will turn your ability first into a skill that you can always use ⟩⟩

"Last.. I. want to apologize to someone...."

⟨⟨ On whom? ⟩⟩

"....... Sister of Zwein. I promised her I would protect her brother. But because of my recklessness that let the enemy break through the barricade, Zwein."

I lowered my head and clenched my hands tightly. That was the biggest regret of my life. I don't think I have the face to meet Zwein and his sister, but I still want to apologize and make up for it.

⟨⟨ ......... ⟩⟩

⟨⟨ You can apologize as much as you want in the world you will go to. Because your meeting with them is destiny ⟩⟩

"Tung- What?!"

I haven't had the chance to raise my head to ask the meaning of Goddess Hestia, my body suddenly glowed. The light began to break into small pieces and my consciousness disappeared.

⟨⟨ Welcome to start a new life, a human being with a beautiful soul. I leave my little nieces to you. May we meet again on another occasion ⟩⟩

That's what happened back then. As soon as I opened my eyes afterwards, I became the little baby of a beautiful race couple that was slightly different from humans. They are warm and kind parents. I thought I finally had a real family.

But...

Destiny is so cruel to me.

Kynlaus who had yet to awaken his strength was extremely weak. That's why they never left the island before they were resurrected. My father and my mother were forced off the island because I was bleeding heavily after the accident.

There is no such thing as a doctor on the island. That's because Kynlaus doesn't need a doctor. Their wounds can heal immediately and the disease left will disappear by itself. But my case is a little different. Where in my body exploded making bleeding that never stopped.

Worried about my safety, my father and mother went out of the island to find a doctor. They were afraid that my immortality could be lost because the bleeding had not stopped even for a few days. Another Kynlaus tried to stop them. But the father and mother refused and insisted on leaving. For Kynlaus who had difficulty having children, children were far more precious than their immortality.

Father and mother went to the Magic Continent. They were so flashy that the bad guys were after us. Long story short, the horse carriage we were riding intercepted by bandits and had an accident. Mother and I fell into a nearby ravine, while father was busy driving away the bandits.

Of course we won't die. But I've been through worse things than death. Mother was betrayed by the man who helped her at the bottom of the abyss. That bastard sold my mother and I to a slave merchant for a high price. And father, his whereabouts are unknown.

This is why I ended up here.

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"Sir, this is your slave now!" said the bunny girl while pushing the cage towards the all-black young master.

"I paid for it, now leave us!" exclaimed the young master it was cold.

I saw the young master watching me from top to bottom. Beside her was a gray-haired young lady all in black as well. Are they lovers or brothers?

I don't know them. And there's no way I'm subject to people I don't even know.

"Neelima the Kynlaus, yes."

The young master pointed his hand at me. I reflexively close my eyes, usually when someone like this, they will be violent.

But my preparations were in vain. The Young Master raised my chin so that I could see my face closer. Unbeknownst to me, I've put on an expression like a stray cat.

"So? Does he look like your friend?" ask young lady.

A fella? Did they buy me at such a high price because I looked like their friend? Reason that makes no sense.

Huhh?!! Aunt girang?! Who the fuck is this talking about?!

"But you're sure it's not wrong, right?"

"You know I can't be wrong. Don't worry, what about the children you bought?"

"Hmm. I bought a building to house them. It's only temporary, I'll make a big orphanage for them. And after they graduated from the parlor, they had to work for the group. What the job problem is, can be their own choice. What is certain is that a talented child must fill the appropriate position" explained the young lady with her leisure.

"Replace is just a cover. That place is really protection and training for talented children. We can get good and loyal subordinates before anyone else. How's it?"

"That's a good plan. All right, I leave it to you."

"Sure!"

What were they talking about earlier? At least I know the slaves they buy will not suffer like the slaves of others. Who exactly are these people?

The young master opened the cage. He pulled me out of the inside.

"What do I want to do?!!" kecamku.

The young master was silent. He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket. It was a bondage contract!!!

Right in front of me, the young master burned the paper to ashes. Oh! If you do that, the contract will be established! Though I thought he was a good man, turned out to be a bastard like the others.

Forget that...! Who wants to take off a slave for 200,000 gold coins.

"Mika, the magic about this is your skill, right? Please yes."

"Okok... it's easy~"

The young lady came forward in front of me. What's he gonna do?

The lady's white hand landed on top of my head. Since my body cannot move, I can only wait for what he will do. Is he going to attack me? No, he wouldn't buy me a fortune if he wanted to kill me. Maybe mind manipulation?! That's creepy!!!

[ Seal Release ]

A warm blue light surrounded my entire body. It feels really comfortable. It was as if the burden that was on my shoulders had instantly disappeared. What magic is this?

"Waaahh!!!"

The lady brought her face closer to my face.

"Why?"

She smiled, despite wearing a mask, I knew that her face was very pretty. And that makes me a little nervous.

"How are you feeling? Is anyone sick?"

"Ti-Nothing..."

"Good! Aqua, I've already removed the seal!!!" exclaims the lady is cheerful.

The seal? Unleashed? Just wait!! Don't tell?!

"Thank you, Mika. I'll buy you later."

The young master gently stroked the lady's head.

"It has to be in a fancy restaurant, okay! Removing the seal is not easy," the lady joked.

"Hahahaha, ready young lady."

"To-Please wait a minute!! What do you mean to take off the seal?!"

I try not to hope. But most of me can't.

"......."

The young master and young lady looked at each other.

"You're not stupid. Should have known that. Look at your cheeks!"

The young master took out a mirror out of nowhere and gave it to me.

There aren't.

The symbol of slavery on my cheek is no more!

Every slave always had that emblem on their face which would be a disgrace for their entire life. But now it's gone without a trace.

My energy was gone, my body was sitting on the floor. These tears just flow without me noticing.

I am no longer a child.

L'm...

L'm...

Already despite that terrible fate...

"From now on you are free. I didn't expect you to follow us. Just do whatever you want. But if you have nowhere else to go, come with us" the young master bargained.

"Thank you..."

"Thank you..."

"Truly.thank you very much..."

Only gratitude can I say to them. I know just saying thank you is not enough to get back at them. But right now, I just want to thank my two rescuers.

Ever since I was a baby, I've always been a slave. I have long been desperate and given up on my future. These two gave me new hope. They made me believe that once again I could achieve the future I wanted.

"Come on, don't cry! Awake, okay!" the young lady was calm.

This woman in front of me stretched out her hand to help me wake up. It is impolite to refuse the hand size of my savior.

A young lady who extended her warm hand and that kindly smiling young master was both my savior and new master now. At this moment I promised the sky.

"I'm coming! Please..take me with you guys! I will follow you wherever you go and surrender all my allegiance!"

I, Neelima the Kynlaus will devote my life to them.