nyslfriends Chapter 130 A Two-way Trust or Not? - I
Chapter 130 A Two-way Trust or Not? - I
Chapter 130 A Two-way Trust or Not? - I
In the courtyard of the manor, Seraphina sat gently swaying on a swing, her eyes unfocused as they stared ahead, lost in thought.
Even though a day had passed since that conversation, it felt as if it had just occurred.
She tossed and turned in the dead of night, unable to comprehend why Ansel would not allow her to ascend to the throne of the third stage, and why he said that she did not need to become so powerful.
After much contemplation, the only conclusion Seraphina could draw was that her increased strength would bring trouble to Ansel. But if her future self was so formidable, wouldn't any trouble... be easily resolved?
If she were stronger than the empress, what trouble could she not solve in this world?
The young girl sulkily swayed on the swing, the occasional gust of cold wind unable to make her feel any chill.
Her unease was not only due to Ansel's words, but also because she was frustrated that she had to restrain herself despite the power being within her grasp.
Experiencing her own continuous growth was one of the few hobbies that Seraphina valued the
most.
From the time she left the Frost Tower until now, Seraphina had never slacked off. Whether it was the constant hunting in the village or the continuous battles in search of opponents, even without a conscious desire, she had always been on the path of constant fighting and growing stronger. However, compared to the Seraphina of the original world line, the battles she had experienced now were pitifully few. She was also unclear why Ansel rarely asked her to do anything, nor did he allow her to continue serving as a guard. She had to take the initiative in everything.
"Ah... I wonder how Ansel will help me in the end?"
Seraphina sighed, her hands propping up her cheeks.
According to Ansel, it seemed that he had some method to bypass her spiritual essence, and could also allow her to grow to the third stage, and then become a pact head.
The ring that Seraphina had been looking forward to suddenly didn't seem so attractive.
"Ansel, I'm doing this to help you...
The young girl's toes touched the ground, making the swing sway back and forth. She spoke in a low voice, full of grievance and sadness, "Why don't you need me to become stronger?"
"Seri."
The call from not far away made Seraphina suddenly raise her head. She saw her sister, Marlina, dressed in a black dress, her feet clad in thin high heels, looking at her with a dignified and serene expression.
"...M-Marli."
"... Yeah.
"Why? Can't find that feeling anymore?"
"No!" Seraphina immediately retorted, "It's because -
She couldn't continue. Should she tell Marlina that Ansel told her not to ascend to the third stage? What would Marlina think? Would she side with Ansel?
Seraphina didn't want Marlina to also stand against her... Although Marlina might be able to explain it to her, Ansel didn't want to tell her, saying that she definitely wouldn't be able to accept it...
The confused wolf clenched her fists, already unsure of what to say.
"Seri."
Just as Seraphina was in turmoil, Marlina suddenly spoke.
She looked at the sky and said in a nostalgic tone, "What were we doing at this time three years
ago?"
"... Huh?"
Seraphina was stunned for two seconds, then scratched her head in thought.
"Three years ago... three years ago, we should have been... having a snowball fight, right?"
She answered somewhat uncertainly.
"Were you happy then, Seraphina?"
"Of course I was happy.' Seraphina answered without thinking. 'Playing with everyone was so much
fun."
"But I wasn't happy!"
Marlina turned to look at Seraphina, her gaze fixed on Seraphina's profile, 'As I grew older, I became less and less happy."