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Here is the complete letter of Olena to Athena:

Dear Athena

I honestly don't know what to say and I didn't know I would have the chance to ever write a message for you. If you're reading this, then I'm no longer there. I just want to tell you this isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself this was my choice and although I regret it, this was the only thing I could do to escape.

I am sorry I wasn't able to win against myself, I let my demons swallow me and now I am no longer there to hold your hand. I wish I could be, but the truth is, I've taken myself away from you, way too soon.

The thing is, I wanted to tell you something, though I don't know how to say it. I find it a bit indecent however since I am already gone can't I at least be honest? I want to tell you this, Athena Moon Lionheart, I like you not as friends but romantically. I know you might find me weird but it's the truth.

You know ever since my bullying I found the thought of having a relationship with men disgusting, however, with you I think living in a small house in a mountain won't be so bad. I found peace with you and I hope you won't feel too burdened because of my passing.

I hope this letter reaches you with the warmth I always wanted to give you in person.

There's so much I wish I could say Athena, but the words never seem to be enough. I want you to know that I was happy you found this place because you found me here. You made the days brighter and the nights more comforting even when nightmares kept visiting me. Your smile was my solace, and your laughter was the melody that played in my heart.

I am sorry that I won't be there to share in your life's moments, both big and small.

Please forgive me for taking my own life. I had hoped for a lifetime with you even if you can't accept me as a lover, I can't settle for a friend or stalker, and it breaks my heart that I am the reason why it won't happen anymore. I want you to know that I fought with everything I had to stay, but sometimes your emotions and thoughts can take your actions to extremes.

I want you to live fully and find joy in the world, and don't go around wearing that mask it's annoying you know. Be honest with yourself and makeup with him already. I know you didn't mean what happened. I know you two were both hurt but it will remain as it is if you won't clear things up. Regrets can only make you think but if you act now it will change.

Your what ifs will disappear and only possibilities will remain.

Please remember me not with tears of sorrow but with the laughter and simple moments we shared. I know we only met for a short while but thank you. You were my greatest adventure, my little gardener and fiery lioness. I am grateful for every moment we had together and even in the afterlife I will take it with me.

Take care of yourself. I'll be watching over you, and in those quiet moments when you feel alone, I hope you find comfort in knowing that I am still with you, and now I am at peace.

Your little flower,

Olena Riverside

Athena remains sitting on the soft grass in the garden not knowing her brother already left.

"I will thank him tomorrow" she mumbled while cradling the diary in her arms.

That night the wind blew strangely calm, many hearts were broken that day though there were some who already felt relieved. Like Apollo who happily walked away from the garden, as he did so he can't help but speak to Jeremiah.

"You know Jeremiah, I somehow don't regret writing that last page"

[I supposed so however are you alright?]

"Of course, I am, why ask"

[Because you used a very powerful forbidden spell]

"I am alright since I use the spell Clonis, that is why this body didn't receive any damage, my other body did. Well to be more precise it was the 'me' who cast the spell that received the penalty"

[Do you think Olena had joined the Cycle?]

"We don't know, however, we still have a task we haven't done yet"

[Edgar? Didn't you already give his location to the prince?]

"Yes, and from what I heard Prince Titus already mobilized an adequate amount of soldiers to capture him"

[So it was already done why do we still need to do something to him?]

"I am not satisfied and besides I made a promise right?"

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A little flashback, before this event, the night Apollo read Olena's diary.

Apollo's Pov

"Now then let's find that fucking bastard"

I declared while lightning began to pulsate from my body however suddenly I felt a sudden realization.

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"Something is weird"

[What weird?]

Then I retrieved the diary from my inventory and read its contents again.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

[What's weird?]

"If you are going to die and you need to leave a note, will you still hide something?"

[No, if I am going to disappear I will say everything that I need to say because I know I won't be able to have another chance to speak]

"If that is the case then why do I feel like something is missing from her diary"

[You think so?]

"Yeah, why didn't she put any message for her family, not even a single letter for her sister and friends either"

[That is indeed confusing]

So instead of running wild like what I planned to do I postponed that plan and instead sat on my bed.

"Something is off no?"

[Yes I can now agree after scanning the diary, it seems even in her last moment she was still restraining herself from speaking the truth]

*Sigh*

"It seems I have no choice then, Jeremiah seal the area"

[I will but what for]

"We are going to ask the owner of this diary"

[You mean!]

"Yes, I am going to cast a forbidden magic. It's the only choice we have to meet her"

[Why go all the trouble, Creator]

"For closure, for her family's sake and peace of their hearts. This also for Olena's soul as well, the less burden her soul is the easier it will be for her to join the cycle of Life, death and reincarnation"

[You better take some precautions]

"Of course, I will"

Then my body split into two, one who will cast the spell and the other who will only watch.

A black tormenting magic circle emerge on my foot while my voice continues to chant.

"Forbidden Magic, Darkness element, Visitare"

The entire ground was suddenly filled with light, then my vision was suddenly plunged into a place I don't know of.

It was a place where thousands of lights moved like water on falls. Knowing what those lights were, I immediately look which one was Olena.

"Damn it I only have a couple more minutes to find her soul"

The darkness necromantic spell, Visitare allows its caster to visit the place where the flow of the cycle happens. This way I could talk or even summon the soul I wanted at the given time.

"Where is she?"

[How come there are so many people dead?]

"Forget about them we gotta find the soul of Olena, her soul's aura should be strangely similar to Lena"

Jeremiah and I floated from left to right but still, we couldn't find her. With the time reaching its end, we became anxious not until a presence made its way to us. It was a small flickering light. Unlike the other lights, this oddball would float very unstable while its lights began blinking like a dying flame.

Immediately I held the little light and wrapped it with my mana.

"Olena" I said and that is when I realized that I was back inside my room. In my hand was a small wisp that slowly transformed into a human shape. Then slowly her features began to emerge. Long brown hair and emerald eyes accompanied by a perfectly curved body that will make you realise what made Edgar crazy.

She was beautiful though her face tells me she is disappointed.

{I thought it was her}

"My sister? Athena is still not here so don't get your hopes up"

{Wait sister, you are a Lionheart?}

"Yes I am Apollo, her younger sibling"

At that moment she did something unexpected, she lunged forward while wrapping her arms around me.

{It must have been hard} she softly told me making my heart rise. I wasn't able to pull her away immediately since her hand began brushing my hair. Her touch was strangely calming.

I didn't know being her younger brother would gain her affection, however we don't have time for this.

"Miss Olena I didn't call you for this"

{Oh right I am sorry I suddenly got excited after knowing you were her brother}

"We should put that aside since we have limited time"

Then I took her diary and showed it to her.

"Can I ask you something, why do continue to hide yourself? I can tell while reading your entries that you still omitted words to hide your true self"

At that moment Olena looked at me and could only make a sad expression.