Colonial Suit

No one could answer Jules; the secrets hidden in these paintings could only be discovered by her alone.

The room fell silent. Perhaps due to some fatigue, Jules gradually drifted into sleep. Little did she know that, just as she fell asleep, the space behind her twisted strangely, and a blurry shadow slowly emerged.

It was the shadow of a woman, with a head of beautiful long hair, vaguely wearing a white veil. But her image was not clear, as if shrouded in a layer of mist. After appearing, she curiously looked around for a while, then floated behind Jules.

"...Finally...awake again...I never thought...I would have...a day to wake up again..."

The woman's hand brushed over Jules's blue hair, as gentle as flowing water. "This is...my bloodline?"

"Looks so weak..."

The woman's lips slightly curved, and she suddenly revealed a playful smile. Her finger plunged into Jules's body. Strangely, despite this bizarre event, Jules seemed to feel nothing and continued to sleep soundly.

The white-veiled woman's finger stayed inside Jules's body for a while, and when she pulled it out again, it carried a small, illusory shadow. The shadow looked like a fleshy tumor, still struggling at her fingertip.

"Oh...so you already obtained it..."

"Started repairing the weaknesses of the bloodline...but this little thing...feels very weak too...relying on it alone...won't do..."

"Never mind...I'll help you..."

The woman giggled and flicked the illusory shadow back into Jules's body. At the same time, a faint blue light emanated from her fingertip and touched Jules's heart. The blue light flashed and disappeared, and Jules frowned and muttered in her sleep before falling back into a deep slumber.

The woman's figure gradually blurred in the air, eventually disappearing without a trace.

Jules had a dream...

She dreamed that she came to a beautiful paradise...where everything was covered in pure white clouds. Towering ancient trees were lush and green, exuding a welcoming natural aura. Countless beautiful creatures she couldn't name fluttered around her, and rainbows spanned the sky like bridges...a magnificent temple in the clouds loomed in the distance, making her feel instinctively warm and close.

There was no war here, no deceit or betrayal. There was only the kindness of nature. Here, Jules felt all her worries vanish, and her whole body felt as light as if she were floating.

She found herself wearing a white silk dress, and two pristine white wings she had never seen before had appeared on her back. Her sky-blue hair flowed in the wind, as beautiful as a goddess. Around her were many equally beautiful girls. They danced around Jules, speaking words she couldn't understand. They laughed, they were adorable, and they invited Jules to join their games. Led by them, Jules flew into the air like a butterfly, weaving through the branches of the giant ancient trees just like them.

They tasted the morning dew, the sweet fruits. They danced in the morning sunlight, exuding vitality. When they were tired, they would bathe in the streams flowing through the ancient tree branches, and nap among the clouds in the sky...

Everything was as perfect as a dream. Even Jules couldn't tell which was the dream and which was reality.

She only felt that, if it was a dream...she hoped she would never wake up.

But...was this really a dream...

............................

"Miss has been asleep for a month...Lord Toke. Have you found the cause?"

"Not yet. The Miss's body is perfectly normal. I swear, this is the best condition she has been in since birth. Even the hereditary disease hasn't flared up for a long time. I am also very puzzled as to why she is like this."

"But Lord Toke...if this continues, something will happen to Miss... Waa... Miss..."

"Butler Shala, don't worry, let the old man take another look. This needs a little time."

"But it's been a month..."

"It doesn't matter, the Miss is in good condition now. The old man suspects that her training was too hard recently. You know, in order to enter the Comet level, she trained day and night. The old man was originally worried that she would not be able to bear it. But now it seems that her sleep is a good thing. This will allow her to get plenty of rest."

"Really? That would be great. Please, Lord Toke. Please be sure to ensure Miss's health."

"This is my duty, and it is also my honor."

In a daze, Jules seemed to hear a lot of talk. She struggled to open her eyes. All the beautiful dreams disappeared. The figures of the female butler and the old apothecary appeared before her.

"Ah...Miss...Miss is awake!" The female butler was overjoyed, tears of joy and concern flowing from her eyes.

"I... where is this?" Jules felt her head was heavy, as if she had been hit with countless clubs.

"In your bedroom." Shala squatted next to Jules and took Jules's hand. "Miss, you have been asleep for a month... I... I was so worried about you..."

"A... a month?" Jules tried to turn her head to look at Shala, then looked at the roof. Her eyes were unfocused, as if covered by a layer of mist. Her voice was even more ethereal, like a dream.

"I thought... it was a lifetime..."

"You..." Shala was startled. "Don't joke... Miss, you will be fine. Lord Toke has already come to see you, your body is very good... better than ever..."

"..." Jules was silent, as if she hadn't heard Shala's words. After a while, she sighed softly. "Toke... is here too?"

"Yes, Lord Toke heard that your body had a problem and rushed back from Gills Star. He hasn't closed his eyes for seven days."

"Is that so? Then he must have worked hard..."

"The old man is not working hard, but the Miss's body is related to the survival of the family, which is really important." A voice sounded from the side, and the family apothecary, Toke, walked over. He first carefully checked Jules's expression, then reached out and put his hand on Jules's wrist. After a while, he said.

"Miss, how do you feel?"

"...No...no feeling. My body is empty...as if floating in the clouds..." Jules replied softly. Her eyes finally focused a little. "Lord Toke...did you...find anything?"

"There is a little discovery...but it needs to be confirmed." Toke replied. He said to the female butler, "Butler Shala. Please let my servants bring the things over. Maybe I need to do a more detailed examination for the Miss here."

"Okay, Lord Toke."

The female butler responded and left. After a while, she brought a few girls in. They were holding many strange instruments. Some of the instruments also contained mysterious and crystal-clear liquids. Under the apothecary's command, they connected the instruments to Jules one by one. Then they left quickly.

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Then the apothecary became busy. He constantly extracted data from the instruments, and at the same time sent some mysterious potions into Jules's body. After a long time, he stopped, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Lord Toke..." The female butler stepped forward with concern. "How is the Miss's body?"

"As you imagine, very good." The apothecary replied happily. Finally, he frowned. "But..."

"But what?" The female butler was startled.

"The Miss's bloodline defect...I...I can't find it..." Unconsciously, sweat had appeared on Toke's forehead, and the old man's white hair was trembling slightly.

What is the most feared by a doctor? It is not some so-called terminal illness, nor is it a serious injury that endangers life. What is feared is an undiscovered hidden illness. Although Jules used to have problems with her body, the defect was clearly identifiable, a problem inherited from the bloodline. There were always ways to deal with and alleviate it. But now it seems. The old apothecary could no longer find this defect...

This is terrible... The apothecary could not imagine how terrible the consequences would be if this hidden disease lurked and suddenly broke out one day. At that time, even if he had superb means, it would probably be useless.

Nervous in his heart, he planned to check again. See if there is anything he has missed.

But at this moment, Jules waved her hand. Stopped the apothecary's actions.

"No need...no need to trouble yourself..." Jules said softly. Her eyes were blurred.

"Miss. Don't worry, let the old man check again. I will definitely find the reason." The apothecary Toke comforted.

"I said...no need." Jules refused again. She said clearly, "I know my body..."

"But Miss, that is your family inheritance... If you don't figure it out... I'm afraid..."

"You don't know." The corner of Jules's mouth moved. She showed a smile that was not a smile. "It...it can no longer threaten me..."

"What!?" The apothecary was shocked, and an incredible look appeared in his eyes. His tone trembled. "You...you mean..."

"Yes." Jules replied. As if knowing what the old apothecary was going to say. "I met..."

"The special pupils you mentioned..."

"Ah!?"

Not only the apothecary this time, but even the female butler almost jumped up. Her face was as pale as paper with nervousness. "Miss...you...do you know what you are talking about?"

"I am more awake than you think, and I know what I am doing... Shala. Toke... Did you think I could live like this forever? Until one day, like my ancestors, I died in the curse of the bloodline?"

Speaking of this. Jules showed a disdainful smile. "I... I don't want to..."

"My destiny... is up to me. Just like him."

"Shala, prepare a shuttle for me. I will set off after I rest for a while."

"Miss!" The female butler was shocked and asked involuntarily. "Where are you going?"

"The Fourth World!" Jules suddenly sneered. Her eyes gleamed. "Only there... can I discover more secrets!" (To be continued)