Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Veyra—the state of existence or simply, life.

It was the name given to the being who was meant to consume and eradicate.

His mother very lovingly named him Veyra, thinking that such a lovely name suits a lovely child like him.

However, he never thought of himself worthy of such love and that name. That's why Veyra never revealed his name to anyone, including Alex.

Now, he was staring at him...the boy, Alex.

Alex...Ceaser or whatever he considers himself. Veyra has seen him going through phases in his life that weren't normal but not too interesting as well.

However, after he died in his previous life, his new life was quite intriguing for someone who has mostly seen naive rulers and boring salarymen.

However, Veyra decided not to show his existence to the boy and even suppress his powers if possible.

Reason? Those fuckers who used him all those years ago, already predicted that Veyra and Alex would become one, one day. That's why they even gave Ceaser a chance to reincarnate into this new world, in the same body of the person who carried the seal.

They predicted something like this would happen, that's why Veyra decided to remain hidden and wait for the next reincarnation.

....however, something changed along the path and he wasn't able to remain dormant.

Maybe because of the challenges Alex had to face, or was it the favor of the fallen Gods that attracted Veyra's attention?

No...maybe the fact Alex couldn't save his mother...might be the strongest factor that made him sympathize with the boy.

No one, but the Curse knew what was going on in his head when Alex held his dead mother in his arms and brought her to the place where she desired to rest.

Only Veyra knew what emotional rollercoaster he went through in those hours until he buried his mother.

And maybe that sense of loss he felt at that, affected the Curse as well—making him open up to the boy.

Veyra was very well aware of the consequences of his actions. He knew that he had landed at the same spot where those people wanted him to. However, he didn't give much thought to it. He just followed his instincts and believed in the boy to make it through.

....however, Alex was one unfortunate guy.

Forget about the trials; he seemed to be on the verge of fading because of some unexpected factors.

A poison that was taking away his life, and his Soul was on the verge of perishing.

Right before him laid the silver-haired boy with his eyes closed and breathing very faint—almost nonexistent.

If Veyra doesn't do anything, then surely, he and Alex would die here. However, that was never his plan.

"Hmm...what should I do..." There was a thought, he wouldn't lie, to take over Alex's body, and go to the upper realm to slaughter some asswipes.

If he takes over Alex's consciousness now, the boy wouldn't be able to fight back at all, and Veyra would emerge with a new body, completely under his control since he has already unsealed his powers and memories.

There would be nothing that could stop Veyra from returning to the mortal plane and using the body; he could take revenge on those who used him for their selfish desires.

Seems like he has gotten an answer.

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A whole day had passed. However, Alex's condition was only getting worse.

Celestria's tears had long dried up as she stared at Alex's lifeless body, with her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Her brother was by her side, trying to console her, but to no avail. She was not ready to listen to anyone.

On the other hand, the guests who came to discuss the matter about the heavenly message were still gathered up, trying to search for any remedy in the books offered by the church.
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Azeroth has sent a letter to his homeland, asking for a few medics so they could help the Saintess in retaining Alex's vitality.

Sarah hasn't slept a wink, nor has she torn her eyes away from Alex even for a moment.

Her Soul Energy had already dried up, nearing the Lower Limit, yet she continued to heal him.

Her eyes were red, her lips blue, and the once shining visage completely devoid of any color.

The woman looked nothing but pitiful in her current state, however, any plea to rest for a few hours was ignored.

Anyone could tell that she values Alex's life more than hers, despite her position as the Supreme Saintess.

However, they don't know that if something happens to Alex, Sarah will die anyway.

'All my devotion...my prayers..means nothing if you can't help me now...' The Goddess whom she worships has already raised her hands in defeat.

The deity couldn't help someone who has accepted the Curse...what a joke! Sarah knew that she only wanted to see Alex die and save herself from the wrath of the Allfather.

Shameless and selfish beings.

"Sarah...please..." Suddenly, her mother appeared behind her, hugging the girl tightly, "Please stop, there is no point in trying now-"

"You are the wrong mother. I will save him." Sarah interjected, not a speck of hesitation in her voice even though the person herself seemed on the verge of collapsing.

She just knows that she can wake him up. She will, anyhow.

The older one could only weep in sorrow, seeing her daughter being like this.

Her husband pulled her back, shaking his head, before he hugged his wife and looked at Alex.

Anyone, those who have been watching him since last night or the one who saw him just now, could tell that the boy was nearing the end of his rope.

And if the strongest healer and the most ancient existent on Nebula doesn't have the cure to save him, then surely, there was no other way.

"Ah-" Sarah gasped; through her darkening vision, she felt her connection with her soul energy tearing. Her body was swaying slightly, even though she kept trying to force out whatever she could.

No..she can't faint now.

Her Alex...her lover...needs her help. She cannot imagine a life where he doesn't exist. He promised her that he would return to her whatever happens...then...why isn't he responding?

"Alex..." The name left her mouth before Sarah fell on him, her eyes closed and her face paler than a sheet.

"SARAH!" Her mother cried before the church members instantly chanted a spell and sent it in the Supreme Saintess' way.

Adolf clenched his fist in frustration at the sight. He couldn't do anything to save the boy, and because of that, his daughter and the Saintess have become lifeless vessels. Completely hopeless.

Azeroth could understand what the man was feeling; however, even he was helpless here. He couldn't understand how a human was able to get her hands on such an ancient poison against which very few have survived. However, none of them were human.

Changing Alex's origin and making him a vampire? Azeroth thought about it. However, Alex's soul energy was so bleak at the time that he wouldn't be able to accept the changes, and there was a high chance for him to release his last breath before he could transform.

Every route seemed to have been blocked off. No one could think of any way through which Alex's situation could be stabilized.

The toxin has reached such a deep part of his body, that dissecting those parts is also not an option.

'I guess this is the end...'

When everyone believed that it was the end—

"Agh..."

A groan escaped his throat—making Celestria jolt.

The priest surrounding Alex took several steps back from the oppressive aura that suddenly erupted from him.

Alex's body began to turn black, starting from his head, and going down his whole body. Since he was only in his shorts, one could see that his whole body was being dyed in pitch darkness.

Celestria got up on her feet instantly and inched closer to Alex, even though everyone was backing away from the being.

Adolf wanted to stop his daughter but when he opened his mouth,

"Anngh..." He was unable to talk.

The foreboding sensation arriving from Alex made everyone, including Azeroth, speechless. No, more like, they forgot how to speak.

Dark miasma extruded from his body as Alex began floating in the air, his body straight.

Celestria kept approaching him, despite the aura he was releasing.

A very small flame of hope appeared in her eyes, as she reached the anomaly that once was Alex before she raised her hand and held his foot,

"A-Alex..." The being directed its shining red eyes down to the girl.

Seeing the tears in her eyes, he lowered himself back to the ground.

Being on the eye level of the girl, he held her face before a heavy voice resonated, "He is dead."

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