As I proceed to glide my hand over the glass case slowly, I sense nothing but when I get to the third book.

'Host, energy compatibility has been detected'

I was thinking of stopping my hand when I got the message from the A.I. chip. But there was something odd about this because I couldn't sense anything. After thinking till this point, I continued gliding my hand over the glass case as if there was nothing wrong. To make my acting even more believable, I even wore an annoyed expression towards the end of the glass case. I then acted a little fidgety when I got to the end without sensing anything and turned around with my face facing downwards.

"Father I couldn't sense anything" I said in a faint voice acting like a scared mouse.

For some reason, I didn't get any response immediately, so I slowly lifted my head to stare at his face. But when I saw his face I was startled to see his face to be a little scrunched up making it look like as if he was regretting something. He then went back to his usual composed behavior and somehow his gaze towards me turned a little gentler. He then moved towards the glass case and put his hand on the glass case and started chanting something in a low voice.

The chanting came to an end after about two minutes and then suddenly the roof of the glass case started moving out of the way. When the roof of the glass case was done moving, I was suddenly assaulted by a unique feeling. It was as if I could sense energy in front of me and out of nowhere some kind of stones appeared right next to the books. 'Father' then turned towards me again with a less serious expression on his face than before.

It seems my suspicion was right the test at the start wasn't for my compatibility with the methods within the books but rather my 'compatibility' with the family. I wanted to let out a sigh right now due to barely dodging the bullet but knowing that it will break my facade I kept up the ready to cry anytime expression. I mean that's what the other soul would do at this moment right. But for some reason when 'father' started looking at me with this new type of gaze my heart started feeling more at ease. It must be due to his other expression being too cold, huh?

"Elizabeth now try sensing if you feel something different. If you feel something just keep going, but make sure to remember which book and stone you react to the most."

I immediately did what he asked for me, this time when I tried sensing something from the first, two books there was nothing different. But when I got to the third book the energy that had assaulted me when the glass case opened, acted up more than before. I was startled for a second and was about to try and absorb it when I remembered my situation. I then stopped wasting my time and continued gliding my hand over the books and stones until I got to the end.

When I finished and turned around to face 'father' for some reason his face showed a worried expression. I was startled to see the expression because it was bringing delight to my heart. Ah, so this is what the A.I. chip meant by some of the negatives side effects, huh?I didn't think the side effects would've had such a big effect on my body.

'Host the absorption of the soul is complete.'

I was startled when I heard this what is this supposed to mean wasn't the time required half a year, how'd it change so fast? As I was about to ask a question to the A.I. chip, I was jolted awake to my situation by my father's voice.

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"Did you feel anything from the books?"

"Ye- yes, I sensed something from the book there, there, there, and there."

I ended up stuttering splendidly due to the wake-up call, making a fool out of me. The negative side effect truly have my emotions flying around everywhere, huh? I pointed at all the books and stones that caused me to sense any kind of energy from them. I would've listed them in numbers but so far the current me hasn't been taught numbers yet.

I never knew acting like a child who knows nothing was this hard until I lost the other soul. I have to make sure I don't cause any more suspicions anymore. If I do I will probably go back to square one with my family and besides it hurts.

"Hmm, fire, water, earth and wind huh. Was there one that you sensed a lot more from than what you sensed from the others?"

"Yes, the one over there" I then point towards the third book.

"Oh, how much stronger was the feeling compared to the others?"

"A lot stronger, it was as if ah ah like"

Seeing me at a loss for word father frowned with a weird expression on his face. I had no clue what he was thinking of right now because my mind was a mush at the moment. I had no clue how to answer his question with baby logic while not looking like a real kid. Because if I did he might not 'like' me anymore and go back to the 'father' who got mad at me over the etiquette problem.

Ahhhh, what is with me right now, I wanted to cry right now and let all my frustration out but I couldn't. I wanted to get rid off all these bubbling emotions but I can't right now. Stupid father why did you have to act all nice all of a sudden why, whY, WHY, WHYYY.

"If you can't describe it it's ok don't worry, go get the book and stone and come with me."

I immediately did as he said to get my attention off of the emotional problem. As I was following him, I was in a daze the whole time thinking of ways to get out of my current situation. When once again had control over most of my emotions, I was startled to find that we had already gotten to father's study. When we got inside, I was startled to find how cluttered it was currently. There were piles of books all around the table while the documents cluttered the work-table.

Father was currently standing in front of his table with his back facing me. I was currently wondering why exactly had he brought me here. So far from what I can get, it most likely has something to do with the either the book and stone in my hand or my engagement.

"Elizabeth I am lifting all the bans that have been put on you so far. I have also decided to change your current room to a new one. You will also be assigned, teachers in various subjects from now on."

So that's what this is about now that he can 'trust' his daughter a little more he's going to let her join into the family little by lit-. Hmm, is it raining? Wait that's not possible we are inside of the mansion then why is there liquid powering down my face? Am I crying? Why am I crying?

Hm, why is there a metallic taste in my mouth? Ah, why am I clenching my teeth so hard against my lips?

Let's slowly unclench the teeth, while he still has his back to me and hide my lips with a strange looking expression. As I try to do the following actions, he suddenly turns around to see my sorry excuse of an expression with blood dripping from my lips and tears streaming down my face. The second I see his face turned towards me I feel scared. He isn't going to go back on his words now due to this, right? Is he going to hate me again? He won't go back to being 'father' again, right?

As the various question start popping into my head, I couldn't hold back anymore and start crying my heart out. I was sure at the moment I had done it and that this was the end while at the same time wondering why I cared about how he saw me if I saw him as a person like this. But as I opened my eyes expecting to see him have a disgusted expression, he came forward and hugged me and for a second I saw ***** in him. I couldn't stop crying and just like that, I drifted into unconsciousness.