Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

At the breakfast table, sadly Sarah couldn't join him. Even though she wanted to, Alex explicitly told her not to make any move that could hint at their closeness.

Alex didn't want to make an enemy out of the church so he better remain careful around the Saintess in public.

When Alex sat down to have breakfast, soon a groggy young man also plopped down beside him. And across from them, a puffy-eyed Amanda sat down while looking listless.

"What happened to you two?" Alex asked, seeing their disheveled self.

Edric hoarsely spoke, "The bed was too comfortable(yes he said that), and the floor was too cold. I slept while sitting."

Amanda informed him, "I woke up in the middle of the night and upon finding my sister on the bed, I couldn't fall asleep again."

Alex chuckled, "What's so exciting about sleeping with your sister?"

"It has been so long since we spent the night on the same bed, that I started reminiscing about the past and couldn't fall asleep for a long time."

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Alex heaved a sigh, before he pushed the warm cup of milk he poured for himself, "Here, this might help." Amanda took the milk with a thankful nod before he found his blueberry jam sandwich had already been stolen by the bear beside him.

"It took me seven minutes to evenly spread the jam and toast it," Alex grumbled before he took another toast and brought the jam pot closer.

"Here." Suddenly, a whole plate filled with blueberry jam sandwiches appeared before him, making Alex's eyes sparkle.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

He looked up and found an angel named Celestria looking back at him warmly.

"Thank you." He took the plate and devoured the food as Celestria took the seat beside him and poured some warm milk for Alex.

"Morning." Amanda greeted as her drowsiness slowly subdued and she noticed the fourth presence on the table.

"You look quite untidy, Amy?" Celestria got up and moved around the table to stand behind Amanda.

"Long night, Cela…" Amanda muttered as she felt Celestria's fingers already soothing out her hair.

She leaned her head and rested it on Celestria.

Seeing the scene, Edric couldn't help but mutter, "Celestria seems quite mature these days; taking care of people…"

Alex wrinkled his nose in disgust before telling the guy, "First finish chewing the food."

Edric shrugged and asked his girlfriend, "Do you have any plans today?"

Edric was told to remain in the capital since he would be needed during the summit tomorrow. However, today, he has nothing important going on.

Amanda remained silent for a moment, thinking if she was told by her father about something….but, "I am free. Sis said she would meet me after dinner. Apparently, she and father, along with Devon, are involved in some important meeting."

Edric smiled, "Then come with me to the market. I want to buy a formal dress for tomorrow."

Amanda's eyes sparkled hearing that as she said, "We will go to Barn's shop—he makes the best tailored formal dresses in the Capital."

Alex had no idea. Although he was also invited to the ceremony tomorrow evening, he didn't have any idea what he would wear.

'Should I also find myself some clothes….nah, too much unnecessary expenses…' A good formal suit was expensive back on Earth, and it is the same in this world as well.

While Alex was busily feasting upon the food, Amanda tugged Celestria's dress and wordlessly told her 'Tell him!'.

Celestria shook her head nervously, only for Amanda's expression to turn into the one that said, 'If you don't, then I will…'

Celestria gulped in apprehension before turning her face towards Alex, "Umm-Alex…"

"Wanna go on a date?" Alex asked straightforwardly, as he lifted his eyes and settled them on Celestria's widened one.

"You don't need to be so worked up about it." He told her, "We will leave at eleven, is that okay?"

Celestria hasn't recovered from her shock, but finding the opportunity that cannot be wasted, she nodded, "Yes."

She then stepped back and said before hurrying away, "I need to get ready."

Amanda was impressed, "You discerned that she wanted to go out with you?"

"Yup~I saw you poking her, and the way she was hesitating, I knew."

"You could have let her ask you?" Edric casually remarked, making Amanda roll her eyes before she told him,

"My dear Ed, it's not a good gesture to let a girl ask a guy out."

Edric paused, and while adopting a fake bravado, he said, "I-I knew such a thing, that's why I asked you out rather than letting you express your desire."

Amanda and Alex looked at each other before they broke out in a chuckle.

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No place in the whole Capital was as secure as the conference hall at the moment.

The council of ministers, in which the Archduke, the Prime Minister, the Chief Advisor, the commander of the Royal Legion, the Supreme of The Arcane Shield, and a Count were included.

Two people from the church, along with them, were the two members of the royal family—The first Prince and, of course, the Supreme Authority himself.

And a single inhumane among them—the Lord of the Steelhound clan.

The Headmaster of the Soulforge Academy was also invited but there was a sudden rush of monsters stampeding towards the Academy, so Hector informed them that he would arrive tomorrow.

The discussion regarding what would be forwarded during the summit has been finalized.

The selection of five supreme warriors who would be ready to face any kind of threat humanity might face in the future.

Naturally, Sarah didn't reveal why she was forcing them to form this team, given the information regarding Ascension Trials has to be kept hidden until the Celestial Decree descends.

That's why Sarah used the lie of foresight, informing them that humanity might face a danger, unforeseen and unprecedented.

"This news is going to make a lot of noise." Aborne sighed.

A simple warning from a random person can cause a person to remain cautious for the whole day. And this was a warning from the Saintess—naturally, everyone will take this seriously and prepare for the worst.

"Regardless, keeping it to ourselves will yield no good. We will disclose the information tomorrow during the meeting." Adolf stated, bringing the meeting to a conclusion.

However, before anyone could get up, the Supreme Grace said, "Your Majesty, I want you to assign Alex as my bodyguard."

That took everyone by surprise except for Devon, who could barely suppress his grin.

The one who responded was not Adolf, but, "But, Your Holiness, he is just a kid."

"A strong one, Father, and I trust Alex with my life."

This statement alone had a great impact on the priest and everyone sitting around the table. Even Devon was startled at how easily she confessed it.

Christopher has a very awful feeling about this. He could somehow sense the sudden closeness the Saintess was showing towards this brat named Alex.

On the other hand, Adolf was momentarily surprised, but he soon collected himself and told her, "If that's what the Supreme Grace wants, surely I will assign Alex as your personal guard." Saying so, Adolf glanced at Victor.

The Vampire Lord lowered his eyes and gave a nod that said, 'I will prepare him.'

Once the meeting was done and it didn't seem anyone else had anything to say, the meeting ended.

Once Sarah walked out of the conference hall, she approached her father; she found him talking to Devon.

"Father," Count Lockwood turned to look at the nun who possessed quite a majestic aura in the hall just now, but in front of him, she seemed quite normal. And that made him happy.

"Yes, daughter?"

"I was wondering if we could have lunch together. You, me, and Amanda?" She wanted to add Alex to the list, but considering her previous demand in the conference hall, she felt it would be too suspicious if she suddenly started seeking Alex everywhere.

Devon was the one who informed her, "Amanda went out shopping…and not only her, Edric, Celestria, and….Alex has also gone out~" The last bit came out a little teasingly.

Sarah's smile vanished upon hearing that.

Turning toward her father she said, "Then let's have a family dinner together. I suddenly remembered some work as well."

Hades nodded, "Take your time, and let's chat during the dinner."

Soon, the Count walked away while Devon accompanied the nun towards the entrance of the palace he asked, "What sudden work you remembered, Your Holiness."

Sarah directed her eyes toward Devon, and even though there was a veil on her eyes, Devon knew he should shut up now.

"I am going out; if they ask for me, just tell them I was unwell, so I am resting in my room."

Devon was startled, "You will go alone?! That's too dangerous."

Sarah smirked, "Don't worry; no one will recognize me."

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A/N:- When you go out on a date, take your wives with you, Alex. Why this partiality?

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