The three of them who were sitting in Ilya's study then listened to what Gabriel said. They looked more normal than before. At that time Gabriel was asleep and then dreamed of a tragedy that looked terrible in his eyes. Gabriel, who felt helpless about it, just stood still in the face of the disaster. Everyone is just a corpse. Blood spilled everywhere. The cries and even screams were ear-splitting. Memories that are fading away. Gabriel tried to reach for it and then it disappeared like dust as soon as he woke up. The realization that had awakened him made it just a nightmare. However, if everything he saw was only a dream, then what happened to the people around him this time was not a dream but a reality. Gabriel, who is always faced with a harsh reality, makes himself fall into darkness. Deep in his subconscious, a silver-haired girl with ruby ​​eyes who had a face similar to Ilyasviel Strauss made it seem as if he had been saved. Gabriel, who still couldn't tell everything that was on his mind, only stopped until the tragedy he had seen. The atmosphere of the room that was getting more and more gripping made him want to go somewhere. Ilya who was sitting then suggested to the two of them to go see someone who might find out what really happened to Gabriel.
“Actually, there is someone who might be able to find out what you're going through Gabriel,” said Ilya
"Is that true? Who?" Gabriel said with a curious face
"We'll see him tomorrow. For now, just rest here."
"Okay," Leo said
The two of them were then forced to stay for a while at Ilya's residence. It did make Gabriel uncomfortable at times because as soon as night fell, terrible voices could be heard around the room. Gabriel who sensed someone's presence but that person never showed his form, made him unable to sleep. The voices were getting closer and louder. Again, the strains of classical music sounded even though Ilya was not in the music room at all. The horror that occurred throughout the night made him feel traumatized and no longer wanted to spend the night in Ilya's bed. Unlike Gabriel, Leo was used to those horrible voices and he just never paid any attention to them. Even though footsteps sounded so loud in the middle of the night and even the sound of a woman's singing made him ignore it. The next day, the two of them were in front of the long dining table in the dining room. It was Ilya who then came and joined them. Right in front of him was presented a variety of food served by the chef and the Strauss family's servants. Breakfast was warm.
“Did you two sleep well?” said Ilya to the two of them who were eating
"Yes. Not bad," said Leo
Gabriel didn't answer Ilya's question and only coughed when Ilya asked about it. Far from the bottom of his heart of course he did not feel any comfort at night. Gabriel who was silent made the atmosphere a little awkward because Ilya's servants were behind them and watched them enjoying their breakfast. After that, they then prepared to meet someone who was Ilya's acquaintance.
"Are you done?" said Ilya to Gabriel
"Yes."
The three of them left the castle and headed somewhere. As usual, it was Leo who was driving. In a fairly long journey, they began to talk to each other to relieve boredom.
“Ilya, how can you live in such a haunted place?” Gabriel said
"I am used to. Anyway they won't bother. So it's not a problem for me."
"You are crazy? Those voices that almost make me crazy you say are normal?”
"Come on Gabriel, Ilya is a psychic, of course the spirits won't scare him," said Leo
"Oh my god."
"So, what did you hear last night?" Ilya asked Gabriel
"Many. starting from the terrible sound, the music and the worst as if someone entered my room. It makes me unable to sleep,” Gabriel said with an annoyed expression on his face.
"That's a sign they welcome guests."
“You call that welcome? Gosh I'm going to be crazy for a long time if it continues like this."
"Don't worry, as long as I'm alive you won't go crazy," said Ilya with a mocking smile.
"What kind of people are we going to meet this time?"
"You'll find out once you get there."
"Oh shit I hate surprises."
It only took about 30 minutes, the three of them finally arrived at a forge. This place looks green and beautiful. In front of them was a small gate and when Leo finished parking the car they went straight inside. The house that looks minimalist with natural nuances makes it look enchanting. Arriving there, the three of them were greeted by a woman with black hair and striking eye color. The woman smiled at them and then ushered in. Once inside the house, the room is similar to Ilya's castle. All the decorations are quite horror.
"Welcome to my residence, was your journey here tiring?" said the woman softly
"That's pretty tiring," Leo said
“Introduce me Estella. Ilya's aunt."
"I'm Leo and this is Gabriel."
"Nice to meet you," Gabriel said
"You two come here let me guess, do you have something to ask?" said Estella
"Right. there's a lot we want to ask you, Mrs. Estella," Gabriel said politely
"Please. You can ask me anything."
Gabriel began to tell what had been making him wonder and even he had previously come to fortune-tellers to do fortune-telling on the advice of a friend. However, all of that did not answer what Gabriel should have asked. Estella who continued to listen to the story then showed a surprised expression which made Ilya then turn to her. After all that Gabriel had said was finished, Estella was silent as if thinking about something. Besides that, Ilya was playing with the black cat that was Estella's pet.
"What do you think?" asked Gabriel curiously
“That, there is no mistaking it.”
"What?"
"You were born special. That's why everything you've been through isn't just a coincidence."
"Special? Myself?"
"Right. sometimes children like you always experience an identity crisis and not a few of them prefer to end their lives because of the heavy burden they have to bear.”
“I….. no I never thought like that really. It's just, somehow I can't remember any of my childhood memories. what happened?"
“You are slowly starting to enter a phase where you will completely disappear.”
"What do you mean? I will disappear."
"Not in the sense that you will disappear but that your human self will be replaced by the other you."
"Impossible. How could that be?"
"That's why you have to stop him. By controlling yourself and accepting yourself no matter what. Don't let the other you take over. You understand?"
"OK. Oh yeah, there's one thing I want to ask."
"What's that? just ask please."
“About Alice's painting. Does his figure really exist? Or just fiction?”
Estella then fell silent for a moment and tried to remain calm. Although in his heart he was very surprised by Gabriel's question. Not long after, Estella took a deep breath.
"Of course it's real," said Estella
"Then what happened to him?" ask Leo
"I think you should know it. Therefore come with me.”
Estella then invited them to follow her into a house that was fairly long and like a hallway in a castle. There was a door, a door that was locked tightly as if no one could enter it. They then entered a door next to it which was a room full of various books. This place is more like a city library. Because the books are so complete and neatly arranged. They immediately felt amazed except for Ilya who had known this place since childhood. Estella then told them to sit on the chair that was there. Not long after, Estella showed a very thick looking book with ancient motifs. There is no title in the book. Estella then opened the book and then there was only writing. Leo who was curious about it tried to read it. In a story that will never be known by the general public because it is a secret for some people. In the book, it was written something that was so shocking that it shocked Leo who read it pensively. His face filled with disbelief and at the same time unable to contain his anger made him look mixed. A book written in an ancient language and only he can read it. Gabriel who saw Leo like that was filled with high curiosity. Ilya was silent and didn't say anything.
A fact that is written and will never be forgotten by anyone who reads it. The dryness that surrounds them is faced with two choices in life. No one can dispute that. they just surrender and accept what is their destiny. The relentless journey to protect what is most precious is even more valuable than his life. It was a huge responsibility on him. Unconsciously raises a disaster that makes everyone buried in despair. Blood, sweat and tears cannot be replaced by happiness. It's all just a delusion. There is no doubt in oneself to protect something so precious even until the day when it all becomes an irreversible tragedy. The life that became the container began to be scratched by savage hands until the end.