Chapter 8: Light from a rushlight

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I opened the window and there, a refreshing cold wind passed through my long black hair.

The view of ancient structures, temples and relics can be seen together with the bright moonlight.

"That's strange." I said while looking around at the windows.

The shadows of the structures where like two shadows, no maybe four

I got staggered, then I look up above then-

"What the hell?"

I see a total of three moons forming the pattern of 'L' in the night sky.

But what's more astonishing is that the other moon at the top of the pattern 'L' looks exactly just like the earth.

My curiosity started to grow more.

'The servants were probably sleeping.'

I didn't hear any footsteps near my room either, so I tried to find something that could be used as a flashlight.

But flashlights don't exist in this era.

I looked above me where the chandelier was hanging.

"That's it! A candle."

Beside the table there was a rushlight holder, I grabbed it and tossed some fire on it.

Crackles.

The rushlight seems to be working.

Step, step. Clack!

I gently walked towards the door holding the rush light and,

Ch-Trik Tick!

The door knob was made of gold and it's heavy to pull.

Creeaak.

I opened the door slowly and I closed it gently.

As I walk past to my room, I look at my room again.

"I see. So I was in a noble room."

The hallway was 23 meters wide and there were also 8 other rooms, the same as mine.

I couldn't seem to find an exit so I turned right to see another hallway.

"Clack clack clack step clack!" A footsteps can be heard.

That footsteps sound isn't mine. My feet are walking slowly and I didn't even make a noise.

Clack clack step.

As the sounds were getting closer, I quickly turned my head where the footsteps sounded.

"Young miss?"

It was a familiar voice.

"Gosh."

I got relaxed after I see Litecia holding a candelabra

"Why are you sneaking out?" She asked me.

Her voice echoes in the whole corridor.

"I can't sleep." I replied.

"Does your body feel uncomfortable or your body hurts?"

"No. I'm Fine."

"Would you like to get some fresh air with me?" She looks at my eyes.

"Yeah. Sure."

Litecia smiled at me, then she gave her hand to me.

"Then let me escort you young miss."

I smiled back at her and accepted her hands.

There were only two lights that were shining in the hallway and that's the candle that Litecia brought and the rushlight I was holding.


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While we are walking, all the places really feel different.

'It doesn't even match the one in the museum.'

The structures and relics are superB and grandiose.

"Why do you keep looking around young miss?"

Litecia gazes at me while she's holding my small hand.

"Is there perhaps you're looking for?"

".... No, It's just that it all feels unfamiliar..... " I gaze at her too.

"Don't worry you're going to adopt the unfamiliarity soon." She added.

"I hope so."

Litecia suddenly stopped walking.

She pauses for a second.

"Young miss, this place is good to relax and get some fresh air."

The trees in the nightshade were dancing.

The three moons shine as if there is no need for any light.

The leaves fall following the blow of cold wind as the grass keeps moving.

Without any thoughts, this place looks like an enchanted forest.

"We are at the back of the temple." She said then pulled her waist.

Litecia takes out the fabric that covers her skirt then she spreads it to the ground of green grasses.

Litecia sat then, she tapped her hand on the ground.

"Sit here young miss."

After she said that, I sat next to her.

'The wind is chilling and nice.'

We watched the night sky together.

"You know Litecia, why are there three moons?" Out of nowhere I asked her while my thoughts were lost in the night sky.

I pointed my small index finger at the night sky where the center of the three moons was located.

"Luna. That's It's name." Litecia answered.

"Huh?" I was startled.

"The one on the side was called Leox, the center was called 'Luna' and the top was called Geo."

"..... Oh my. Okay."

I tried to keep my face calm although my soul was entirely shocked and panicked.

"Have you heard of the story of 'The Tale of Unknown Being?'" Litecia turned her face to me.

".... I forgot that." I said, but the truth was I never knew that.

Litecia looked at my eyes again with a gentle smile on her face.

Together with a silhouette from the moon light, she opened her mouth and said:

"Let me tell you a story."

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