[Alex's POV:]

There was seriously something wrong with me.

The last thing I remember was that I was about to fall unconscious after getting beaten black and blue by that wild dog.

For the first time in my second life, I felt helpless and was pushed so close to death.

It was then…some strange memories began to flash in my mind. It was all hazy and blurry however, I could somehow make the outlines out of those people.

I was…a kid. From my perspective, I was short and frail. And unlike the people I have faced in both lifetimes, these people made me feel safe and at home.

I was adored by others and everyone pampered me like some young master of a renowned clan or something.

It was too foggy to discern where I was or how the people around me looked. However, I have a feeling that if I look at them with my conscious mind, I can identify them.

It was strange that I felt familiar with them, unlike those people I met as Alex after reincarnation. It was like I knew them as Ceaser, not Alex. But I knew it was impossible.

My body was not in control for a long time—moving as the little boy moved. I spoke about what the kid desired.

In those memories, I was particularly close to a certain young kid….probably older than me since I called him 'Big Bro'.

However, when I tried to look at his face…or even focus on his voice, I felt a sudden headache.

And before I knew it I lost my consciousness, again.

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Since yesterday, Alex had been caged inside a room with Beatrice, who is making sure that the seal remains intact.

The others were just outside the room, taking turns to keep an eye on the woman.

Eric was busy fulfilling his job as the clan head when his father was away. Veronica was getting treated and couldn't move as of now.

Edric was also not in the shape to move around however, after Amanda told him that Alex was safe, the raven-haired finally heaved a sigh and focused on his recovery.

Sitting outside the room were the Headmaster and Amanda.

Seeing the younger one lost in her thoughts, Hector couldn't help but ask, "Are you alright, Amanda?"

The green-haired instantly nodded, "Yes, I am totally fine and healed."

Hector smiled before clarifying his question, "I meant to ask about your mental health. Is everything fine there?"

Amanda…this time, wasn't able to answer immediately.

After thinking for a bit, she decided to trust the man, "Actually, headmaster, when I was fighting Alex, there came a moment when he looked at me. There was no Soul Energy in use nor any kind of skill as from what my brother told me…yet, when Alex looked at me I was frozen at my spot. It was almost like he silently commanded me to remain there."

Hector heaved a sigh as he softly caressed the little one's head and sent a very thin calming spell in her mind.

"It is believed that those beings who have gone through several experiences ... .dreadful experiences where they need to constantly kill someone to ensure their safety. Such beings develop a strange ability to incapacitate those targets which are weaker than them."

Amanda frowned, and the reason behind her confusion was justifiable.

After taking a pause, Hector said what she was thinking, "I know that Alex hasn't been in such situations more than an average student. And it was the first time for him to show savagery yesterday. So I cannot tell you how Alex developed such blood lust at such a young age."

Amanda heaved a sigh, "Just a single day it took me to realize how weak I am. Being in the top five in the academy doesn't matter much in the real world where there resides beings which can easily trample on people like me."

Hector couldn't say that she was wrong, but he didn't hesitate to console her, "You still are within that five percent with such astonishing potential. Just trust the process and keep training until you can be proud of yourself."

Amanda's lips extended in a soft smile.

She was about to check on Alex when suddenly a maid arrived in the hall and informed her,

"Lady Amanda, there is someone who tried to infiltrate the mansion and it seems she knows you and Lord Alex."

Amanda frowned as she instantly rose to her feet and advanced towards the entrance of the mansion followed by the Headmaster.

Amanda had a hunch who it could be…however, it would be ridiculous for her to be here.

…or is it?

"AMYYYYYY!!" Celestria, who was currently blocked by several soldiers from entering the mansion, shouted at Amanda with her hands raised.

"Cela?!" Amanda immediately rushed towards her friend and looked at her up to down, "What happened to you?"

Her clothes were torn, her head was bleeding, she had no shoes, and looking at her eyes, one could tell that she hadn't slept last night.

No doubt why the soldiers didn't recognize her.

Hector gestured towards the soldiers before they immediately dispersed.

Celestria held her shoulders before asking, "Forget about that…tell me where is Alex?!"

"I am right here." Suddenly a familiar person's voice resounded before everyone turned to look at him.

Tears welled in her eyes as Celestria instantly dashed toward Alex,

"Alex! You are safe….you are safe!" She embraced him tightly and continued to mutter under her breath, seemingly assuring herself that he was fine.

Alex soon realized how she realized that Alex was in danger…the beacon.

However, his focus wasn't on how she got to know about him.

Slowly detaching himself from her, he asked, "What happened to you? Why do you look like this…and…where is your carriage?"

If Celestria had arrived here in her Royal Carriage, then the guards wouldn't have stopped her from entering.

With a soft smile, she responded, "It…actually got caught in an ambush near Helstine, and I was in a haste, so I ran all the way to meet you."

"----!!!" Alex's eyes parted wide upon hearing that. Helstine is a day away from Chainedvale on the carriage. And the route to Chainedvale from Helstine is not well built. Several forests come in the path and there are numerous wild beasts roaming in the forest.

Looking at her bleeding feet and torn clothes, Alex realized the reason.

He looked at the girl silently…with numerous emotions swirling in his heart.

Celestria looked back at him with a smile of relief, never fading, but soon, the adrenaline began to fade—pushing the fatigue to take over consciousness.

Alex swiftly held the girl as he saw her falling to her knees.

Looking at her, he inwardly muttered,

'Why do I always get chased by crazy girls?'

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A/N:- Thanks for reading. I call it good pu