Seven Sins System Chapter 175. Lonely Angel I (Patreon)

Seven Sins System Chapter 175. Lonely Angel I

Aria’s PoV

As Aria walked alongside Allen down the street, her heart was filled with a sense of joy and contentment. She kept stealing a glance at him and smiled secretly to herself, her happiness overflowing in her heart. Despite her best efforts to keep her emotions in check, she couldn't help but let her feelings show through the corners of her mouth, curving upward into a small, almost imperceptible smile.

Her heart fluttered with anticipation. She had been trying to bury and forget the memories from her past that kept creeping up on her, memories that filled her heart with regret and sadness every time she thought of them. She had tried to push them away, to ignore them, but they always found a way to surface again, like a persistent wave crashing against the shore.

It was only when she met Allen for the first time that she realized that there was something about him that stirred up her feelings, something that she couldn't quite put her finger on. She had been so caught up in her own thoughts and emotions that she didn't even realize it at first. But when the demon caught Allen, everything had come crashing down around her and she realized that there was something special about him that made her heart flutter and her mind went blank.

It started from more than half a millennium ago, a time when she was still a child. The relationship between the shadow realm and the light realm was far more tumultuous than it is now, with no room for discussion or negotiation between the demons and angels. They were locked in a never-ending cycle of violence and hostility as if they were predestined to destroy one another.

During this time, her mother, the queen of the light realm, and the seven goddesses of virtue were occupied with a lot of things, leaving her young self to play alone in the light realm's palace. Despite her high status, the other children were afraid to approach her, fearing that they may make a mistake or offend her in some way. As a result, she had never known the joy of having true, sincere friends.

It was her seventh birthday, and the celebration was nothing short of opulent. The palace hall was bustling with activity as the maids rushed about, serving guests and ensuring that everything was in order. The children of her age were playing and laughing with their parents, but she was alone. Her parents were absent, as were her aunts and uncles, all of them occupied with the deteriorating relationship between the two realms.

The lavish decorations and sumptuous food did little to lift her spirits, as she sat alone at the head table, watching the other children play and laugh. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, wishing that could have the simple pleasure of playing and laughing with friends her own age. The grandeur of the palace, with its sparkling chandeliers, intricate tapestries, and gilded furnishings, felt empty and cold without the warmth of loved ones by her side.

Feeling dejected and alone, she decided to return to her room early and spend her birthday in solitude. The thought of her birthday cake held no appeal for her. But upon entering her room, she was greeted with an abundance of gifts, piled high on her bed and surrounding her chambers. Though she knew she should feel grateful and happy, the deep longing for a friend or companion lingered in her heart.

Discouraged, she decided to wander the palace alone, exploring the many rooms and corridors that she had never ventured into before. She passed through antique storage rooms and admired the intricate designs and craftsmanship of the ancient blades and armor. She paused to gaze upon the statues and artwork that adorned the palace walls, each one a masterpiece in its own right.

As she continued her journey, she eventually came upon the palace's gate room. The active portal caught her eyes and she made the impulsive decision to step through it, venturing into the mortal world alone. To avoid suspicion, she concealed her wings and hid her powers, disguising herself as a human. She hoped that this excursion would bring her some small measure of excitement and distraction from her loneliness.

Unfortunately, her hopes were quickly dashed as she arrived at a beautiful forest, yet found it to be eerily empty and devoid of life. She was alone once more.

Just as she was about to resign herself to another day of loneliness, he appeared. A human boy, around her age, with jet-black hair, deep brown eyes and dressed in black.

Aria would never forget the way he extended his hand and smiled kindly at her, his words ringing in her ears, "Hello, my name is El. Are you alone? Do you want to play with me?" It was a genuine and inviting smile, and the sincerity in his words was impossible to miss.

Overcome with gratitude and excitement, Aria accepted his offer with pleasure. Instead of introducing herself by her real name, she introduced herself with her nickname, Riri.

With El by her side, Aria spent the day in the forest playing to her heart's content. El taught her many unladylike things, from climbing trees, playing by the river, and catching fish until their clothes were drenched with water. The two of them laughed and played together, and El turned the worst birthday of her life, into the best birthday she had ever had. The two of them were so engrossed in their play that they lost track of time and before they knew it, the day had come to an end.

In the following days, Aria found herself spending an inordinate amount of time in the mortal world, meeting and playing with El. He was always waiting for her in that same forest, his warm smile a beacon of comfort and companionship. The only peculiar thing about him was his choice of attire, always dressed in black, sometimes even donning a hooded robe. But Aria couldn't bring herself to care, the joy and contentment she felt when she was with him were all that mattered.

As the days passed, their bond grew stronger and their friendship deepened. They explored the forest together, unearthing its hidden gems and secrets. They laughed and played, and Aria felt truly alive for the first time in her life.

But, as with all good things, this simple happiness was not meant to last…