" of course its just a theory, I am not sure of anything " when Selina finished explaining her theory, Lena finally spoke " assuming that you are right, if a god-like being is behind all of this, we have no means to fight it if it turns out to be our enemy "
" Yes, about that, Have you heard of ascendant " dumbfounded Lena asked " ascendant ? "
" based on what I have gathered, ascendants are essentially humans who obtained powers using Runes, these Runes bless there wielder with unique abilities depending on the core of the rune, blasphemous are no different than us, hidden from the world they live among us "
" I assume you wish to become an ascendant " with a wide smile Selina answered " yes, this world is filled with mysteries if we become an ascendant perhaps we can find a way to get home "
Lena felt as if her heart was closing " yes, we can find a way back....home "
down stairs Lena and Selina found Edith and Gabriel in the living room, the man stood up and bowed " Gabriel Lister, pleasure to meet you " after exchanging some pleasantries, Lena and Edith bowed farewell
they took a rental carriage from Olland street back to louisiana street, inside the carriage, Selina's words echoed in her head - home....I don't think I've ever considered that place a home - next to her Edith sat in silence, she had many question but remained silent.
at louisiana street Lena and Edith decided to go to Murdock Machine-Making shop, the owner of the shop was an elderly retired professor who used to teach engineering at saint loise academy ever since the discovery of coal mines and the creation of the first steam locomotive nearly 30 years ago the field of engineering appeared and became a large part of science of the current era.
a mini locomotive alongside with miniature versions of Piston steam engine and a High-pressure engine could be found in the display cabinet, inside the store were numerous shelves some had boxes each filled with either gears or screws of different sizes while others had books
Lena didn't hide her joy, she took the tools she needed and couldn't help herself but touch the different machines and equipment used to decorate the place near them a sign stipulate " do not thouch ", a hoarse voice spoke " how many time have I told you to keep your hand to yourself girl "
Lena stopped and looked at the old man sitting behind the counter despite his age he had a muscular build his hair were a mixture of white and grey, he had a stern face and a mean look wearing a black vest and a white shirt, he spoke without taking his eyes off the newspaper " I made this signs for you but I guess reading isn't your strong suit "
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- that's why you are going to die alone, asshole- Lena gave an awkward laugh while cursing him in her heart " why don't you act more like your friend " Lena glanced back at her friend who had her arms folded " not that she is any better " at that moment Lena quickly realized the old man's mistake despite her innocent and gentle look Edith had a sharp tongue " small wonder no women wants you " the old man lifted his eyes to look at the young lady with golden hair " your parent never thought you to respect your elders "
" your old age never thought you how to speak to women " the old man moved his hand under the counter - is he about to pull up a double barrel shotgun - old man Murdock looked towards Lena and said " that's for you child " she took a small package from him - I remember that's one of the books the original Lena asked old man Murdock for -
Leaving the shop she spent 12 silver crown and 6 bronze crown buying 2 box of screws and 1 box of gears. Outside, the two ladies crossed the street and entered a clothing shop after a quick look and found nothing that interested them so they left
standing outside a strange women dressed in a colorful and weird manner approached them and handed them a flyer advertising the new circus in town " do you want to go ? " Lena thought for few seconds then answered " yeah, sounds good "
since it was not far from where they were they decided to walk at that moment Lena decided to tell edith everythink she knew about runes and the hidden world of ascendants, " so you wish to become one ? "
" I don't know I haven't decided yet " after a moment of silence Edith spoke wiith a hint of reproach " if you do anything without telling me first you can start digging your own grave " Lena answered her friend with a laugh " even if its using the bathroom "
" YES, even if its using the bathroom " one ticket cost 10 bronze crown after entering the circus they went to the big top to watch the main performances the first one was acrobats and trapeze artists known as the Flying Graysons the second one was a magician and the third an animal tamer
cheers and applause rang out in the hall, Lena and Edith enjoyed it but choose to leave early in order to avoid the crowd, outside they found a small tent with small sign saying ' divination ' Lena said with a sarcastic manner " perhaps I can finally know when will my charming prince come "
" a prince no thank you I would like to see if I can find an adventurer " they both laughed then walked towards the tent inside they found a couple trying to get there future checked, the women doing divination wore a pale purple robe and covered her face with a hood
" I can see that in the near future both of you will go through difficult times yes indeed very difficult " the women's voice was ethereal as she spoke the couple listened to every word she said Lena thought that this was next level of charlatanism, after finishing there divination the man asked her " how much do we owe you ? " malicious smile appeared on the women's face " 20 silver crown and 3 bronze "
- I feel like I am going to like this women - after the couple left the women gestured for both Lena and Edith to sit down " both of you look far to smart to believe any of this " Edith looked back at the couple and said " I can't believe they paid you just like that "
" well people tend to pay you if what you say satisfies them so tell me girls what do you wish to divine ? "
