I stood before the window, gazing out at the moonlit gardens, the soft glow casting eerie shadows on the manicured lawns.
The dining hall's tension still lingered within me, a constant reminder of my strained relationship.
Dinner tonight was disastrous.
Adel's jabs, Isabel's cold demeanor, Father's disappointment. I sought clarity, questioning the system. I mean it was never this bad before according to my memories.
"System, what triggered their reactions tonight?"
[Analysis: Dinner conversation]
The system provided insight:
*Adel's insecurity and fear of being overshadowed.
*Isabel's confusion and loyalty to Reynolds.
*Reynold's concern for the Morningstar legacy.
But one question remained unanswered: Evelyn.
Evelyn Virana Hayes, Empress of the Hayes Empire, wife of it's current Emperor and mother of my ex-fiancee Aurora Hayes.
In Adam's world, she was Evelyn Singer, former girlfriend, who died in the apocalypse.
"System, what's Evelyn's connection to my reincarnation?"
[Insufficient data]
CLENCH
I clenched my fists tightly.
The System's response frustrated me.
Why couldn't it provide answers? Why wouldn't it?
Evelyn's involvement seemed pivotal. I recalled Adam's memories: Evelyn's laughter, her smile, our moments together. And her death.
I clutched my chest remembering her death.
The pain still lingered.
But here in Eridoria, she was alive. As Empress of the Hayes Empire. What role did she play in my rebirth tho?
I paced, determined to uncover the truth. The system might not provide answers, but I would find them.
Evelyn's full name echoed in my mind once more: Evelyn Virana Hayes.
Virana. A name I'd seen in the novel but never heard of in this world.
[Researching] I heard the system say before it provided me with a short list.
[Virana family history]
*Ancient nobility, tied to the Hayes Empire's founding.
*Known for their magical prowess and diplomacy.
Evelyn's heritage explained a lot. Like her rise to Empress. But what about her connection to Adam Davis? Were Evelyn Singer and Evelyn Hayes the same people or they just happened to look alike.
And what about her connection to me? Why the reincarnation?
I needed to know more. The moon dipped below the horizon, casting the gardens in darkness.
I made a vow to uncover Evelyn's secrets, understand her role in my reincarnation and why she did it.
And the System's silence wouldn't deter me.