And the story continues… And warning for implied rape. If you're not comfortable, then move on. There's nothing explicit though. Like I said, implied.


"Your Majesty, it's getting late. Please return back to the castle." Wolfram gritted his teeth and his eyes scanned the forest area. "We will continue searching after your return. Please return to the castle."

Wolfram closed his eyes and clutched the reins so tightly his knuckles turned white. "I shall return to the castle and send for a replacement search party. You all must be worn out."

Wolfram's men offered to escort him back but he declined and asked them to return after the relief group comes. He needed some time alone.

He really didn't want to talk to anyone at the moment but he knows his daughter needs him. She had grown so attached to Annie. It must have been devastating for her to watch someone take away someone so close to her. He was still in shock himself but he convinced himself to look for the double-black girl.

He didn't realize how attached he was. It hurt just as much as when he lost his fiancé. When he lost Yuuri. The pain of losing someone, the thing he wanted to avoid.

He did not intend to get so close to the girl. He simply offered shelter while the chase died down. It's what Yuuri would do too if he was still here.

Yuuri, how much he missed that wimp. As much as he didn't want to admit, he had fallen for Annie. He loves Annie. Now his heart is confused. On one hand, there's his missing fiancé. While on the other hand, there's the missing double-black girl.

When he arrived at the castle, he ignored everyone and walked towards his daughter's room. He gave a quick knock on the door and waited for a reply. A quiet 'come in' was heard and Wolfram walked into the room.

He saw his daughter sitting in her large bed with her legs tucked close to her chest. She looked up briefly to see her father before she returned to resting her chin on her knees.

He walked over and sat down across from the girl. Wolfram sighed when he received no response from her.

"Will… will she come back?"

Wolfram was slightly taken back by the question but he kept his posture firm. "I believe so."

"What if… what if she's not found… what if I never see her again?" Her voice starting cracking as warm tears roll down her face.

Wolfram really wanted to say something. Something to calm down his daughter. But this scene has played before; years ago when Yuuri went missing. Wolfram remembered himself telling his daughter to believe and wait for his return. But it never came. Wolfram still looked forward to his fiancé's return, even if everyone else had lost hope.

"I will get her back. I promised her safety while being here. I do not intend to go back on my words," Wolfram said. Greta heard the slightly attempt of amusement in her father's voice and smiled.

"Can I help?"

"As long as you stay in the castle and out of trouble."

~ Remember Me Again ~

Wolfram was working away at his desk when the doors to the Maoh's office opened with a loud slam. He looked up briefly to see the white-clad purple-haired man run in with much haste.

"What do you want Gunter?"

"Not what I want, what I have." Wolfram looked at the other with a raised brow as a letter was presented to him. He took the letter from the older male and opened it. He never questioned Gunter when he's serious. But after Yuuri's disappearance, that's all that Gunter was. Aside from that, the man had locked himself in the library for some time. It's still common to find him in the library for long hours.

Wolfram scanned the content of the letter, his usual demeanor dropped as he focused more and more on the words on the page.

"Gunter, do you know where Yozak is at right now?"

"He should be in the castle. He has not been assigned to a mission since his latest one."

"I have something for him. Get him for me."

~ Remember Me Again ~

Wolfram started to become impatient as the time went by. It already sucked that he was stuck in the carriage, but he was also told to conceal his face until the time came. He felt useless just sitting in the carriage, though he would have nothing to do either way.

When the journey came to a halt, he silently thanked Shinou for sparing him and waited for someone to let him out. He turned his head to see Conrart with his usual smile. He stepped out to see a group of 5 thuggish looking people. He noticed there were 3 more around a hut.

"Ah, to what do I own the pleasure of meeting the great Maoh himself?" a man said as he approached Wolfram.

"I assume you're the leader."

"Yes I am. I'm known as Blade."

"Where is the girl?"

"Huh?"

"The double-black girl, I believe you were the one spreading the information that you had her."

"Ah yes, she's right in there," the man said and gestured to the hut behind him. Wolfram snapped his fingers and the group of 8 were surrounded by his men. "What- What is the meaning of this!"

"If the girl you are holding captive the same girl I've put under my protection, you are going to wish you were never born," Wolfram said harshly before making his way into the hut. Everyone, including Conrart, was stunned by the words that came from the blond.

Upon entering the small accommodation, he noticed how abandoned the place looked. The furniture was covered in a little layer of dust. It must have been a temporary base while they carried out the deal.

He shook that thought from his head. No matter who this girl is, she did not deserve to be treated in such a way.

He opened the door directly to his left. It was hard to see without candles in this room. He conjured up a small fire in his hand and used it to see around in the room. In the corner next to a straw bed, he saw a figure. The clothes were so badly thrashed that it barely covered anything anymore. It didn't even qualify to be called clothing. The other thing Wolfram noticed was a blindfold, but no binds around the arms or legs.

Wolfram knelt down beside the girl and reached over to loosen the blindfold. He felt the girl tense even at the slightest touch and felt his heart ached. He really hoped that this was not Annie, but he knew the answer already.

Once the blindfold was removed, Wolfram immediately recognized the other to be Annie. It seemed that the other noticed Wolfram too as she clung onto Wolfram and softly cried into his shoulder.

~ Remember Me Again ~

"How is she Gisela?" The green-haired healer could only look at Wolfram with a solemn look.

"There are no signs of any physical injures aside from slight marks around her wrists and ankles. Most likely rope burns. However, she has most likely gone through trauma as she is emotional and mental unstable at the moment."

Wolfram bit on his lower lip as he listened to Gisela talked. On their return trip, Annie had no uttered a single word. He knew the other was conscious but he made no attempts to get to her socialize.

"Would it be alright if I see her now?" Wolfram could only hope for Gisela to say yes in such a situation.

"I would strongly recommend for you not to see her right now. But you might be able to help her right now so please do as you see fit."

Wolfram simply smiled at the healer before walking in. He noticed Annie was sitting in her bed, looking outside the window in deep thought.

Wolfram walked over to her quietly, trying not to startle the girl. He sat down on the chair that was conveniently by her bedside.

"How are you feeling?"

"Been better."

"I know you probably don't want to talk about what happened right now but I want you to know what I'm here for you okay?" Wolfram said and placed his hand over Annie's. She pulled back from him while she looked down. Wolfram also retreated his hands in confusion.

"Thank you. For everything. I'll manage."

Wolfram sensed something off about the other but decided to leave it be. She was probably tired after everything that has happened. Time was the best healer after all.

"I shall take my leave for now. I'll come back again tomorrow. Please rest well."


Ah, this breaks my heart but it can only get better from here. Or so you think. No I kid, it will get better. Thank you for those who reviewed!