Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Next.

No matter what happens.

I won't stop them.

Perhaps Alice will choose to leave, or perhaps she will simply get up for her morning exercise.

No matter what, I will pretend to be asleep here.

Because I had already decided that I would let Alice become the person she wanted to be.

I just lay there on the bed.

Watch quietly.

……

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Alice's perspective.

I got out of bed and looked into Rudius's sleepy eyes.

Very handsome.

Very handsome.

I……

I really enjoy being with Rudyus.

This beauty captivated me.

Think about it now.

Why did he attack Rudeus during their first meeting?

As I am now, I simply cannot understand it.

Perhaps this is what growing up is all about.

Rudius once said...

Growth is about overcoming the immature past.

I should say I've won.

But Rudius was mature from the very beginning.

I've relied on him all along.

But it's time to stop here.

I struggled with this decision for a long time.

Now I finally understand.

So I got out of bed and, without wiping away the marks Rudius had left on me, put on my clothes.

Then, I sat down at the table.

Pick up the pen.

Start writing a letter.

……

……

A letter to Rudius:

I'm sorry, Rudius.

I know that my quiet departure might make you feel uncomfortable.

They had already promised to be together forever.

Rudy has done so much for me all this time.

But I still decided to leave.

There are two reasons.

the first.

Rudyus is very strong.

But even someone as powerful as Rudeus was just a weak mage.

What if a sword god or water god suddenly appears?

Perhaps all I can do is watch helplessly.

Rudius was killed.

and so.

I must obtain the power to protect Rudeus.

then.

That's the second reason.

Rudius, I apologize to you.

That night in Winnport.

I knocked you unconscious.

I know perfectly well how much you like Luo Qixi, but I still knocked you unconscious.

At that moment, I suddenly realized.

I like more than just Rudius.

I want to possess you even more.

I want to have you all to myself.

I don't want anyone to share it with.

I want you to only have eyes for me.

However, this is not possible.

Rudius has told me this many times.

Not only Loki, but also that girl named Hilfiet.

Rudius became her tutor in the first place, probably to save up for her tuition.

Rudyus has been a womanizer since he was a child.

but.

I won't lose to her either.

That being said.

If Rudius were with me first.

I will absolutely not allow that person named Hilfi to step into my house.

Because I am the kind of woman who is full of jealousy.

But I am also very clear about it.

I shouldn't have done that.

and so.

I racked my brains trying to think of something.

Finally, I came up with a solution.

in short.

All I need to do is leave.

Rudius.

If you get together with me first, you won't be able to find happiness.

So, consider this my whim.

While I'm gone, you should spend time with Silphie, Loki, and the others.

You don't need to come looking for me.

I will come back when I feel the time is right.

then.

I remember you saying that.

You will be going to the Magic University with Silphie.

so.

If you still like me then.

Let's meet again at the magic university.

I'm sorry, Rudius.

I can't give myself to you when you're fifteen.

Goodbye.

—Alice Grellatt.

……

I put down my pen.

I packed my luggage and left the room.

Gilead was already waiting at the door for a long time.