We walked for 20 minutes but we didn't reach Alice's room. The Evergreen Clan is sure very big.
"This way." Saying that Isabella again turned in a different direction of corridors.
'It feels like we are walking in the maze...' I thought as I quickened my walking pace.
And just like that, we walked another 10 minutes before reaching the area where Alice's room belonged.
Alice's room was taking up almost half the floor.
Not only was her room protected by a magic barrier, but there were also three Evergreen clan mbers guarding the entrance. I could see at a glance that they were easily comparable to A-rank Heroes or Hunters.
"Congratulations, Young Miss."
A particularly intimidating man walked up and gave a big smile.
Isabella nodded with a surreal expression.
"Y-Yes, thank you."
"...Is he also going in?"
The man pointed at .
Isabella nodded.
"Yes."
"Hm. He'll need the Clan's head permission...."
"I'll give him a permit and I'm sure Father will do that too. After all thanks to him, my sister is alive."
"Kuhum."
The man opened the door without any questions however he was giving a weird look as we walked inside.
The room's clean, flowery air entered my nose.
It was a room with magic power density reaching the 'propitious' level.
A masterpiece painting hung on the wall to give the room colcolournd placed around the room was pictures of Isabella and Alice.
In this holy room, Alice was lying down in her bed, from the look of it it seed she was resting. Her body still needs so ti to recover.
Silence filled the room.
Isabella stared at Alice's resting figure with a gentle smile.
My eyes widened when I saw that smile. This was the first ti I ever had seen her smiling like this.
Alice, the once lifeless figure trapped in a coma, now lay peacefully in the bed, bathed in the soft glow of the room. Her features were delicate, with a complexion that held a newfound vitality. Strands of Silver hair frad her face, and her closed eyes hinted at the serenity of her slumber.
As my gaze lingered on her, I couldn't help but marvel at the ethereal quality she possessed. It was as if the room itself responded to her presence, creating an ambience of comfort and healing.
Isabella's smile, a mix of relief and affection, painted a picture of the profound bond between the sisters. It was a smile that radiated warmth, dispelling the shadows of uncertainty that had haunted their lives.
Alice's eyelids fluttered, and her eyes, once vacant, now held a gentle glimr of awareness. The subtle rise and fall of her chest indicated the slow, rhythmic dance of breath—a testant to the life that had returned to her.
"Sister," Isabella whispered, her voice filled with a tender familiarity that only siblings share.
Alice turned her head, and for the first ti, I saw her through my own eyes, not as a creation of imagination but as a living being. Her eyes, a shade of hazel, held a mixture of curiosity and recognition. The smile that graced her lips transford her face, bringing a genuine, heartfelt joy.
"Isabella!," Alice greeted, her voice filled with warmth.
I said, "Hello, It's a pleasure to et you."
Isabella smiled at the reunion, "Sister, He Was the one who helped cure you. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be having this conversation."
Alice's eyes widened in gratitude. "thank you. I don't know how to express my gratitude. Isabella told everything."
I scratched the back of my head, feeling a bit awkward. "It was the least I could do. I'm just glad you're okay."
"By the way what's your na?"
What? She doesn't know my na?
I turned my head towards the Isabella and gave her a long look. Seeing my stairs Isabella turned toward Alice and said,
" Lucas, His na is Lucas, Sister. "
Alice's eyes sparkled with curiosity, "Lucas, huh?" She glanced between Isabella and , a playful smile forming. "Is he your boyfriend? Well, I have to say catch quite a good look man, I can trust Isabella's judgnt."
"E-Eh? What are you talking about? He's not."
Isabella denied it strongly but take sneaking a peek at .
Alice chuckled, thoroughly enjoying Isabella's embarrassnt. "Is that so? Well, Lucas, thank you for helping my little sister. You seem to have made quite an impression."
I could feel my face heating up, caught in the teasing atmosphere. "I, um, just wanted to help. I'm not... uh, her boyfriend."
Alice raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Not yet, at least. Ti will tell."
Isabella, blushing furiously, tried to change the subject. "Sister, you need to focus on recovering. Don't tire yourself with these conversations."
Alice grinned, clearly enjoying the situation. "Oh, don't worry, Isabella. I feel much better already, thanks to Lucas and this mysterious Healberry fruit."
Isabella sighed, realizing her attempt to divert the conversation had backfired. "Lucas, we should probably leave Alice to rest now."
I nodded, happy for the excuse to escape the teasing. "Yes, of course. I'm glad to see you're doing well, Alice. If you need anything, just let us know."
As Isabella and I exited the room, the door closed behind us. Isabella shot an apologetic glance, clearly embarrassed by her sister's playful banter.
"Sorry about that," she said, rubbing the back of her neck. "Sister has always been like that, teasing and playful."
I chuckled, feeling a bit relieved. "No problem. It's good to see her in high spirits. And, um, thanks for clarifying that I'm not your boyfriend."
Isabella blushed again, but this ti it was accompanied by a shy smile. "Well, you're not, but... I appreciate your help, Lucas. Truly."
We walked through the corridors of the Evergreen Clan, leaving behind the maze-like structure. The playful teasing and warmth of the reunion lingered in the air, creating a sense of newfound connection.
As we stepped out into the open grounds of the clan, Isabella turned to with a genuine expression of gratitude. "Lucas, I can't thank you enough. You brought my sister back to . If there's ever anything I can do for you, just na it."
'This what I have been waiting for but now is not the ti. Let's play the good guy role.'
I smiled, touched by her sincerity. "I'm just glad I could help. Your family has been through a lot, and seeing Alice awake and well is the best reward."
Isabella nodded, and as we continued walking, I couldn't help but feel that this unexpected journey had woven stronger bonds than I could have imagined.
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