What is magic adjustment disorder syndrome? What disease is that?'
In response to Celestina's question, the magician looked at Bernadetta coldly and answered.
‘It is a disease that leads to death.’
He defined Magic Adjustment Disorder Syndrome simply like that. He said this was an almost fatal disease that gnawed at the magician's body. An illness where the body's Magic and abilities would explode out of control, and in the end only death would result when the magical circuit suddenly broke.
‘Honestly, it is a miracle that she is still alive now.’
Hearing that answer, Celestina hugged her head and cried. According to the magician, no matter how talented and potential you are, if you have this disease, let alone magic, even surviving to the age of ten will be difficult.
From that day on, Bernadetta became an invisible child in the family. A child does not know when he will die. An existence that doesn't know when Magic Power will explode and disappear.
Therefore, the Duchess's attention naturally fell on her eldest daughter Giovinetta. In other words, Giovinetta is now Celestina's only hope.
However, Bernadetta survived longer than the wizard of the Wizard Tower said.
So at least she got to play the role
Holy Woman
during the festival. Isn't doing such things to highlight the family?
“Miss, are you okay?”
Fortuna, Bernadetta's nurse, kept asking after her with concern.
“Yes, this is okay.”
Just riding a donkey and smiling in front of a crowd. The girl can do it. No, on the contrary, she still wanted to do it. In a situation where you can't become a famous magician, it's better to do things like this than appease your mother's anger.
"Just go to that pile of firewood, go around greeting everyone, receive the torch and throw it away. You can go inside and rest right away."
To be able to move today, she had to take some special pills. They have the effect of forcing the body to heat up. Of course, that drug has side effects. And it's a very serious side effect. That medicine had the same effect as draining her future strength reserves, so when she returned home, she would definitely have to be bedridden for a few days because of the side effects. Something even more serious could happen…….
Fortuna now had a sullen face. Because the Duchess dragged the young lady, who was in pain even when lying still, out onto the street because of her greed.
“There's never been a time when you care about our young lady.”
The Duchess is a mother who is not only cruel but also cruel. Initially, when she gave birth to a talented magician, she loved and pampered this youngest daughter.
But as soon as she learned that the girl was terminally ill, she immediately stopped caring. Although not treated as badly as little lady Irenea, who was born out of wedlock, Bernadetta almost grew up in indifference and neglect.
However, Bernadetta still stubbornly survived. She thought the girl would die soon. Can't make it through this winter. Can't welcome spring next year. This fall is a difficult time…….
She has passed through so many hurdles, and now twelve years old, she can still welcome this spring.
Fortuna bowed her head, hastily wiping away her tears. The young lady was sick, always lying in one place, and was easily moved by her wet nurse's tears. Therefore, she could not reveal this expression.
"Anyway, young lady, the festival is really fun. Did you see the monkey doing the circus just now?"
At Fortuna's pompous and exaggerated tone, Bernadetta chuckled. The twelve-year-old girl understood all too well that her grandmother was trying to please her. Because of her prolonged illness, she has matured to the point of reaching the realm of a sage who understands the world.
"A circus monkey? It's a pity I missed that scene. This world has so many wonderful things. Furthermore, this is the first time I've seen so many people."
Today, she talked more and was happier than usual. Fortuna had felt uneasy since morning, thinking that this festival was probably the last memory of the youngest lady.
What is the meaning of this masquerade parade? The only reason why she was chosen
Holy Woman
today is to highlight the Flores family, showing that the family is still strong. Nothing more, nothing less.
"EH?"
At that moment, Bernadetta on the donkey's back suddenly startled, as if surprised.
“What's the matter, miss?”
Fortuna quickly asked, but Bernadetta just waved her hand hastily. She was worried if the girl was tired, but the crowd had gathered around the procession so there was nothing she could do.
“I'm really fine.”
Bernadetta nervously lifted the chick perched on her shoulder into her arms, trying to hide it from others' eyes.
'Where did this chicken suddenly appear from? Furthermore, wasn't the person just now Irenea?'
Why is Irenea, who should be at the Royal Palace, here? While everything was chaotic, the chicken in her hand still blinked calmly. Truly a special animal. The whole body's fur is golden yellow, but there is a unique tuft of black fur on the head.
“Ppiyak.”
The chicken seemed to be too familiar with such actions, it crawled into Bernadetta's sleeve. Right at the climax of the festival, the girl couldn't stop the chicken, she could only look forward, wave and smile at the crowd.
Costume parade
Holy Woman
ending with a walk around the giant pile of firewood in the square. The pile of firewood was piled high. Countless people have piled their old belongings up there. It is believed that when the girl plays the role
Holy Woman
throw the torch in, burn those items, the bad luck of the year will be chased away and new luck will be invited.
Helped down from the donkey by the servant, Fortuna immediately went to her side to support the girl.
“Miss, if you feel tired, tell me.”
"It's okay, Fortuna. Strangely, my body feels better since just now."
It's the truth. Since leaving the house and standing in front of the crowd, she has felt suffocated as if there was a rock blocking her chest and had difficulty breathing. But now, she feels surprisingly comfortable.
“Maybe because the lady plays the role
Holy Woman
So the bad luck has really disappeared.”
Fortuna tried to say that and smiled. When the girl dresses up
Holy Woman
Getting off the donkey's back, the crowd flocked more and more intensely.
“Be careful, miss!”
"Don't worry!"
Bernadetta feels more energetic than usual.
We pushed through the crowd, moving forward. The thought of possibly losing that tiny and adorable chick made me suddenly scared.
“Your Highness, it seems you can talk to your sister over there.”
Before throwing the torch, the costumed girl will go around to receive everyone's blessings. That is an opportunity that must be seized.
I craned my neck waiting for Bernadetta to approach.
“
Holy Woman
, bless!”
“Please save!”
The voices of the people gathered to enjoy the festival gradually grew louder. Somewhere a melodious voice of praise to the Most High God was heard. The sound gradually grew louder, and soon everyone was singing along to the same chorus.
“He who has descended to the lowest place will save us!”
“We will be saved by grace!”
At that moment, Cesar pushed through the crowd and moved forward.
“Cesar?”
He silently walked forward, towards Bernadetta. I didn't know what he was planning to do, so I quickly tried to follow. But there were so many people, I couldn't move.
“Cesar, what are you going to do?”
But Cesar still did not answer my call. He stood blocking Bernadetta's path. Bernadetta also appeared extremely confused. The girl's eyes opened wide.
“Who, who……”
“Ce, Cesar?”
I was panicking now, not knowing what to say. Cesar slowly grabbed Bernadetta's hand with his left hand. Bernadetta was equally confused by the situation.
"It's OK."
"EH?"
He spoke as if this action was natural. Many emotions appeared on Bernadetta's face. Luckily, the girl's entourage consisted of only her nanny Fortuna and a few servants. If she brought along her family's knights, things would be much more complicated.
He took Bernadetta's hand. Immediately, a brilliant golden light spread from her body. The light started from where their hands touched, gradually spread up her arms, to her chest, and then covered her entire body.
“Eh, eh?”
Bernadetta realized the light was coming from her body. She looked back and forth between her hands in confusion, then looked at Cesar. Cesar slowly pulled down his hood.
A gasp, like a groan, rang out from the crowd. Just then, an old man shouted.
“Miracle!”
One person shouted, and the others shouted too.
“Miracle, miracle has come!”