Many things have happened to me since I came in this strange environment, including the uncertainty of being in a place where no one is truly yours, a place where you know you can die at the wimps of a strong person.
I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to exist in this world, plotting every possible way for me to get stronger, even if it meant leaving the Duke family's safety and traveling into this dangerous world without enough strength.
But I'm confident that I'll be able to pull it off in some way.
Everything was going well for me because I could see a way to have a happy life, but I and my poor luck were continuously bringing me down to shit i don't want to be part of.
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'Edda, please explain.How the hell did this happen?'
I inquired, trying not to lose my cool, but I really want to punch someone in the face.
[You've changed a lot since you arrived here. You should have proposed to the princess this evening, but you didn't. As a result of this action, many things changed.]
Edda quickly explained why, but I wasn't in the mood to hear it.
'Tell me, Edda, is this the grand scheme of the jerk who brought me here to save Angelina? Is this what you're looking for? making her despair in her anguish, then making her love me in her guilt for what she did to me'.
I pointed that out as my mind was racing with numerous scenarios of what may happen if I made just one wrong move, and honestly, I don't want to do this sh*t. I seriously don't.
[She won't be concise enough to know any of that.]
Edda replied , she was seriously pointing that out.
'Thats not the main point. Edda, what about the others? Where is Aeloria? Where is the Queen? She was the one who was supposed to save her. Where is she now?'
I asked, What I really want to know is: What happened to the original people who were supposed to save Angelina? Where the hell are they now?
[Aeloria is with the princess, but she is absolutely worthless, as she was in the original story, and the Queen will be a little late in saving them, but this will be more than enough time to murder them.]
Edda's response left me thinking, How the fuck does she know all this? Is she some sort of all-knowing entity?
I started walking away from the hall, away from my muddled thoughts, and towards the garden.
Other than the mental suffering it would bring me as a result of Eden's love for her, I can't afford to let anything happen to the princess.
The continent-wide conflict was a major concern. If this had happened five years earlier, every approach I had would have been ruined.
I couldn't let this happen, and I'm not quite strong enough to defend myself in a conflict. And if the conflict occurs, I will lose my most powerful weapon: my knowledge of the future.
Gazing at the two rings on my index fingers, I contemplated my options.
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Item: Chameleon's Deceit
Type: Enchanted Ring
Description:
The Chameleon's Deceit is a versatile enchanted ring crafted by master artisans. Its primary function is to shroud its true nature, appearing as an elegant piece of jewelry to the untrained eye.
However, its true power lies in its transformational ability.
Transformation:
With a mere touch and a subtle gesture, the Chameleon's Deceit can morph into a concealed weapon—a deadly knife.
The blade is forged from an unknown, durable material capable of slicing through most defenses with ease.
Poison Infusion:
Upon transformation, the blade will be infused with a potent poison.
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This is the baby I brought back from the system shop: an ornamental ring that can be transformed into a knife with the touch of a finger.
'I'm glad they didn't properly check me at the entrance,'
I thought as I entered an empty corridor. Having spent most of my childhood playing in the Royal Castle proved useful since I took various shortcuts to the royal garden.
I could hear faint screaming as I moved closer to the Royal Garden. I crawled down the corner, approaching the nearby plant, while I slowly walked closer to the garden.
I removed the ring, and with a single touch at the proper angle, it transformed into a knife.
Looking through the foliage, I noticed two people attempting to restrain a female and two people protecting an unconscious girl.
As soon as I saw them, I recognized them as the heroines of the original game. For the time being, both look to be safe. I moved my attention to the four attackers.
"What's with this mortal combat shit?"
As I glanced at their clothes, I noticed that they were dressed in complete black and had a mask covering their lower face.
'Edda, any clue how strong these are?'.
I asked, taking a deep breath to calm myself. I must take on them no matter how strong they are, and I must do so as quickly as possible.
[Three are at Origin Level 3, while one is at Origin Level 4].
Edda reacted by informing me of their level, which wasn't particularly high but wasn't surprising given that high-level entities attract more attention, and their level is more than enough to take down a kid.
"Alright, let's get this over with."