love in other world

Episode: 13

Alex carried Ena in his arms as they walked forward, while Sera watched him with an unreadable expression. Her eyes held a strange emotion, as if she was lost in thought, yet she said nothing. Oliver walked beside them, his mind filled with questions. Who was Sera? How was she surviving on this island?

A few steps ahead, Alex and Oliver suddenly came to a halt. The sight before them left them stunned. Sera's house—it wasn't just a makeshift hut, but a well-built, sturdy, and organized structure. The walls were made of intertwined branches and vines, yet they looked solid, as if crafted by skilled hands. It was nothing like the temporary shelters they had imagined.

Alex glanced around, then turned to Sera with a slight smile. "You've built an impressive home... It’s hard to believe this is just an isolated island."

Sera met his gaze, a small, knowing smile on her lips. "Come inside," she said. "You must be tired from your journey."

Without hesitation, Alex and Oliver followed her into the house. The interior was just as well-arranged as the outside. Alex carefully placed Ena on a bed, adjusting her to make her comfortable.

Sera disappeared for a moment and returned with some water. "Here, drink this," she offered.

Both Alex and Oliver took the water gratefully, drinking it to soothe their parched throats. Meanwhile, Sera stepped closer to Ena, gazing at her for a moment before gently sprinkling some water on her face.

Ena stirred, her eyelids fluttering open slowly. As her vision adjusted, her eyes fell on Sera. Confusion flickered across her face as she whispered, "Are we... on the island?"

Sera nodded. "Yes, you are."

Ena frowned slightly, still trying to gather her thoughts. "Who are you?" she asked. "Do you live here?"

Sera gave her a calm, steady look and replied, "Yes, I do."

Ena drank some water, and as soon as her eyes fell on Alex’s feet, her heart started pounding. One of his feet was wrapped in cloth, soaked in blood. Seeing this, Ena froze in shock.

“How did this happen?” she asked anxiously.

Alex gave a faint smile and said, “It’s nothing serious… just a small wound. A shark bit me.”

The moment he said this, memories flooded Ena’s mind. Everything came rushing back, and she realized that Alex’s injury was because of her. Guilt weighed heavily on her as she lowered her head in front of him.

“I ruined everything… This wound—it's because of me,” she whispered, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing her cry, Alex pulled her into his arms, holding her gently. “It’s nothing,” he reassured her. “Just a small injury. It will heal soon.”

Ena slowly stopped crying, comforted by his warmth. Alex placed a soft kiss on her forehead and said, “I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

Standing nearby, Sera watched them closely. As she gazed at Alex, an unfamiliar feeling stirred within her heart—a feeling she could no longer ignore.

Alex looked at Ena and said, "If you cry over everything, how will this work?"

Ena wiped her tears and apologized once again. Alex sighed and gave a small smile before saying, "Alright, I’ve forgiven you. There's no need to keep saying it over and over."

Trying to lighten the mood, Sera asked, "Are you guys hungry?"

Alex shook his head. "No, not really."

Sera thought for a moment and then asked, "Have you ever been camping in the jungle?"

Alex replied without hesitation, "Yes, I have."

Sera’s eyes lit up with curiosity. "But when you went camping, did you ever have to find food on your own? Or did you always carry it with you?"

Alex nodded. "Yes, we always carried food with us."

Sera grinned. "Then, would you like to explore the island?"

Alex agreed without a second thought. "Why not? But what if that dragon is still around here?"

Sera reassured him. "The dragon never leaves its place. It stays in one spot, so we have nothing to worry about."

Alex turned to Ena and asked, "Will you be able to walk?"

Ena nodded with determination. "Yes, I will."

With that, the three of them set off on their journey, ready to explore the mysterious island ahead.

Sera spoke excitedly, "Do you guys know that this island has many unique things? And there's a beautiful meadow filled with flowers. There's even a cherry blossom tree!"

Ena's eyes lit up with excitement. She asked in surprise, "A cherry blossom tree?"

Sera smiled and nodded. "Yes! If you want, I can take you there."

Ena glanced at Oliver and Alex. Both of them looked at her and said in unison, "Let's go!"

With that, the three of them set off toward the magical meadow, where the sweet fragrance of flowers and the soft petals of cherry blossoms awaited them.

Alex looked at Sera with a slight smile and asked, "Will you come back with us now, or do you prefer to stay on this island?"

Sera thought for a moment, then chuckled softly before replying, "No, I'll go with you all. After all, I have to get married too, right? I don’t want to grow old and die here alone!"

Her tone carried a playful hint, but in her eyes, there was a glimpse of a new dream, a vision of a different life awaiting her.