Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine-Chapter 230 - 229- Manipulation

It took him some time but Alex was able to calm down Amanda before she could have frozen the whole mansion.

They were currently seated in the reception hall where Alex relayed the news of Godly servants chasing him.

"They are restless," Edric muttered under his breath, a frown of concern on his face.

Just like Alex, Edric also believed that influencing the rulers from the Beast and Elven region would be their last move. But they were wrong.

"What should we do now?" Amanda asked, her previous anger completely disappeared since she understood the severity of the matter.

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A few immortal beings are after Alex so he doesn't participate in the Tournament. And she very well knows what would happen if, by prioritizing his safety, Alex actually decides not to participate.

"I have a plan, but for that to succeed, I want each one of your help." Alex voiced as he glanced at Sarah and the Saintess chanted a barrier around them so no one else listened to what they were talking.

Although Alex knew that those immortal servants wouldn't have sent any spies after them, there was no loss in being a little cautious.

Alex told them his whole plan. Why does he have to involve Alice and Natasha in this, and how would he manage to lure them in different directions before putting them down?

"I will be fighting alongside you." Edric voiced, and before Alex could say anything, he interrupted, "If I can't defeat them, consider me unworthy to participate in the Tournament. After all, the opponents we would be facing surely would be on the same level as these servants, right?"

Alex parted his lips but no word came out.

…he was right, actually.

This could prove as a test to decide whether Edric was up to that mark or not.

"Then don't stop me from participating either." Rebecca instantly added, her gaze narrowed, and the lady prepared to retort if Alex tried to deny her.

However, Alex couldn't. He wasn't going to treat them as his weakness since once they stepped onto the battle arena, they would be on their own.

"Then I-" Celestria was instantly interrupted,

"No, Cela. I want you to guard Alice, and that's a very serious job, so please understand your role and don't try to get involved with the battle." Alex told her without leaving any room for argument.

Celestria's shoulders slumped but she nodded, "Okay, I understand."

A brief silence descended in the room, before Natasha asked, "When are we leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning. Prepare whatever you need since this battle might last for a few days."

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Alex, after the discussion, stepped out of the house to talk with Edric.

Both of them were walking side by side on the front lawn while discussing about tomorrow.

"You are choosing three different domains for this…won't that cause conflict between the rulers?" Edric was slightly worried. After all, two of the four races are currently on the odds with Alex.

"They won't know that I walked in and out. The border security is already too weak, so I will break the law this time." Alex has met the border security a few times and his observation says that those soldiers could be easily fooled with a few tricks.

"And even if I get caught, Natasha is with me." A thin smirk extended his lips, making Edric sigh.

"You are really using her as a bailing card."

"What's the problem? And this is all for world peace so she understands." Alex shrugged.

Both of them continued to walk in silence for a few moments, before Edric suggested, "Hey, Alex…or leave it."

"No, no. Say it." Alex urged. What could be there to make this shameless guy hesitate?

Edric stood before Alex, stopping him in the track before saying, "First, promise that you won't ever share with anyone what I am going to tell you."

Alex was now curious so he said, "Yeah, I promise. But what's it about?"

Edric took a deep breath before he asked, "You said unless you don't use your Curse's power, they can't sense you, right?"

Alex nodded, "Yeah?"

"And the Curse has the ability to know when an immortal being enters our world, right?"

Alex nodded again, couldn't discern where this conversation was leading.

Edric finally revealed it, "So how about…."

Alex's eyes widened in shock upon hearing Edric's idea.

It was just a fleeting thought on Edric's part but something told the raven-haired that this could work for Alex. This would help him in the long run.

"Woah…" Alex seemed impressed as much as surprised he was.

"I never thought you could think of such a great idea."

Edric asked curiously, "So…are you going to do it?"

Alex thought for a moment before saying, "I will talk to the Curse about it first before telling you…and yeah, we can't let anyone else know about it."

Edric nodded hastily in agreement.

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Inside the mansion, Sarah and Amanda were standing in the reception hall, as the Saintess looked at the declarations.

"I really had no idea you were planning something for my birthday." Looking at her sister with a defeated smile she added, "I actually didn't remember my birthday until I walked in."

For the past few years, all she has done is to prepare. She knew what this world was going to experience in the future and how she could be helpful.

That's why she focused on widening her authority.

"We had so many plans…Mum was going to bake a cake." Amanda sounded sad and she had all the reasons to be.

Sarah rested her hand on her sister's shoulder before saying, "Amy…after how I have treated you all … abandoning you all…I never thought you or others would ever accept me. So seeing you preparing for my birthday, being so excited…I can't tell how happy I feel right now."

At some point, Sarah believed that she couldn't become a part of the Lockwood family again.

However, she was wrong. She never had a family and when she got one, she got the best people as her family members.

Amanda sighed, a smile blooming on her face, "Well…I am happy that we will be together on your birthday-"

"Ah!" Suddenly, another female of the Lockwood family appeared before them with her eyes widened.

Sarah and Amanda glanced at each other…they got to explain a few things to their mother.

…..

Around eight, everyone gathered at the dining table to have dinner.

Natasha and Rebecca, along with Alice, were not present since the two vampires didn't eat food generally, and Alice was sleepy.

By now, Lord Lockwood had also been informed about their situation; however, his reaction made Alex worried.

He didn't say anything at that time but Alex felt that Hades was displeased about something.

"You will leave tomorrow in the morning, right?" The lady of the house asked, and upon getting a nod from Sarah she said, "Then I will prepare a cake-"

"I think you should return to the cathedral." She was interrupted as everyone turned towards the man sitting on the head seat of the table.

Alex's brows raised but rather than him, Sarah questioned him, "What happened, Dad?"

"I think you should go back to the church. Just so you don't know, the deity has sent a message recently but they couldn't understand what it was." With his eyes turning serious he added, "And I think you know how important it is to get her help."

Everyone on the table was stunned.

The Goddess?

Alex couldn't discern why the Count was sounding so…out of character. He doesn't force his decision on his children. He always respects their decision.

Then…what happened so suddenly?

Sarah didn't panic and turned towards her mother and asked, "Did someone from the church come to meet him?"

"Why does it matter? All they told me is what holds the importance." Hades interrupted them.

Sarah exhaled a sigh, before talking to her father, "Dad…first of all, the Goddess cannot contact them at all, through any means. If she had to send a message she could have contacted me by now."

Hades frowned…what is she saying?

Sarah continued, "And second thing, I have already talked to the Goddess yesterday, and she never told me to return to the Cathedral-"

*SCREECH*

"You are lying!" He suddenly got up from his seat, anger evident in his eyes. Pointing towards Alex he said, "It's all because of him! He is manipulating you!"

Celestria frowned, not liking how the man was talking to Alex.

Amanda was baffled, while Edric was just ready to defend Alex if Hades attacked him.

Alex, on the other hand, already realized what was the case.

Sarah heaved a sigh, before raising her hand and planting her fingers on her Father's forehead

"What are you-agh!" Suddenly, the Count groaned as a golden energy seeped inside his head.

Her mother and sister gasped as Hades suddenly fell to the ground.

Shaking her head, she said, "I never thought they would even reach my home…."

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.