"Hey there, Mr Silencer. Care for a little chat?"
The impostor standing right before me cheerfully asks as he then raises my spear while my view becomes upside down.
(I told myself to be prepared by what surprises may come but this is just too much!)
Experiencing this once before, I regain my balance and gather my new power over the tip of my spear,
[Invincible Dancing Monkey's technique: grand slam!]
The Impostor holding crystal on one hand makes a motion that distorts the view above her when my spear hits,
*Smash*
My spear landed right beside the impostor as Ye-Hua's body is fling away catched by Jana(?). Sending an attack right to my face, I blocked it with my hand as The impostor tries to smash my head with his knee and I counter back swinging upwards which he keeps the crystal and hits the side of my spear with the back of his hand and delivers a straight punch that I counter with my forehead.
*Crack*
I ignore the pain across my head as I see his gauntlets crack from impact.
"Bullshit."
I hear him mutter in shock while I prepare for one of my strongest and now fastest attack.
[Immortal calamity dragon technique and silver tiger god technique combined, Armageddon path: Endless Twilight!]
Ashes gather around me as I start to glow purple. I could sense the Impostor smiling behind his helmet while he summons forth a grim sword with crimson runes and claws running up its length.
"[Transcended God King Slaying Technique, True path: Corrupt Judgement!]"
Seeing his blades expend at the middle to reveal something I can't describe, the impostor is soon covered in a red storm as he swings his large sword with one hand. When our blades clash all I see darkness. I felt nothing, not the winds, nor can I hear as I'm drowning within the abyss. That's when I realize I've been closing my eyes and the sound slowly seeps in...
"Sova- argh!"
"Dammit! Where the hell did all these people come from!?"
"Take formations and don't scatter! We're retreating!"
Hearing Juha, Zenon and Miria embroiled in trouble. I try to open my eyes, but it feels like someone has sewn it shut as it refuse to open.
"Hragh! Get out of my way!"
*Slash*
"Jana! Why... Why did you kill her!?"
"Unlike my sister, I can't simply trust those who keeps secrets from me. Betraying the one that has shower me with knowledge and a second chance is a grave sin to bear. If you have told me everything and cleanse the doubt in my heart, I would be more than happy to stand and die by your side like my sister.
Though I have to admit that's quite a tall order from someone who keeps secrets like myself. I am a quite the hypocrite if I say so."
"Sister? This... This is not how its suppose to go! Are you going to watch your home burn once again!?"
"Don't be ridiculous, my home is the Phoenix' home in this timeline. The one that will burn in the end is the holy lake. Besides, I'm a bit offended that you still haven't realize, I'm not my Sister, Jana. I suppose a bit of makeup, massage, and attitude does well. And it's not surprising when you failed to save me in the previous timeline. Now begone, [Heaven Breaking Piercer!]"
"Jannaaa!!!"
*PIERCE* *Smash* *Smash* *Smash* *Smash* *Smash* *Crash*
"Si-Hye, I have retrieved the artefact, now open the portal."
"Yes, we obey."
I could barely move while my eyes are finally starting to open. I see Jana(?) carrying Ye-Hua's corpse while the impostor holds my spear and a box. The entire place was slowly being surrounded by the Ohgranye when a large portal appear at the broken throne. I try to reach my hand out but it won't move, they're so close yet so far...
"Hey, you're forgetting someone."
Hearing another familiar voice, I notice it can only belong to one person. Even behind his helm, I can tell the impostor is shock as he turns around to see the owner of the voice alongside the Ohgranye who pulls out their weapons to strike but,
*Boom*
The Ohgranye is simply blown away and falling like rain from a single large explosion. Jana(?) and the Impostor tries to make their escape when I feel my body being lifted like a sack and I see myself getting closer while I'm being carried. The gates almost closed when the owner of the voice grabs the portal with his free arm and leg before forcefully ripping it open as he says,
"Oh, I'm not gonna let you change the coordinates bitch! Like I said, I'm gonna help you meet with Yuwei! Now in we go!"
Moriz who shows up from nowhere with his male form chucks me in the portal before jumping in himself shouting:
"Wahoo!"
Falling endlessly across the spiralling madness, fatigue and pain kicks in as my eyes try to close itself once again.
(Sis Yuwei... You better have a good explanation for this!)
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*Tick* *Tock* *Tick* *Tock*
Time seems to pass as I finally regain consciousness. Slowly opening my eyes, the first sight I'm greeted with is an unfamiliar ceiling. Moving my head I see Moriz reading a book upside down with a creepy grin. He notices my gaze and says:
"Oh, perfect, you're finally awake. It seems we'll finally get to meet Yuwei now. Pretty happy aren't you?"
I nod still lying down and he stretches his arms saying:
"Great, haaah... Yup, I really do prefer my male body. Anyways, go order yourself some breakfast, you've been out for a day."
Moriz keeps the book in his coat before walking away. I took this chance to get up and notice I'm somewhere unfamiliar. A simple room with a bed, chair, and table. The emptiness and vibe is kinda like the one I woke up back at Central but this time, no windows at all.
Raising my arms and looking at myself, I notice bandages across my body especially my head. Underneath my headband is layers of bandages that's a bit wet.
"What happened to the ones at the dungeon?"
I ask Moriz who is carrying a large bowl of food with a spoon and he hands me the meal replying:
"Who knows, probably safe since those people run away the moment those two escaped. I can't get any signal here even with my advanced coms so no way to confirm anything. Besides that, eat up!"
The bowl he gave me is a mountain of meat and vegetables. I dig in and see some red rice beneath.
"Thanks."
*Chomp*
Munching down upon the meal he gave me. I took the time to recollect and arrange my thoughts...
(Why... Just so many why's...)
Is all I can think about as many questions pops up. But knowing Sis is waiting I should finish up quick!
*Chomp* *Chomp* *Munch* *Gulp*
"I'm done!"
"Wow, you really eat like a dude."
"I am a dude."
"Don't remind me. Alright, now we just gotta open that door."
Mori point at the single door in this tiny room and I can't but ask,
"Open that door?"
"Yup! Open that door."
Moriz says while he sits beside me and I continue asking:
"Aren't you opening the door?"
"Look, you're the one who wanna see Yuwei right? I know you're hurt and all but that door has some spiritual thing put to it so when you open that door it'll open up to where Yuwei is. Kinda like Dorae montermon show."
"I don't know what that is but you could've said that in the first place. Alright then..."
Taking this time I try to move and felt how sore my body is...
(Its been a while since I actually felt sore. But that's just proof I'm growing).
I move my arms and stretch asking:
"By the way, where are we anyways?"
"I don't know, some kind of secret bunker or whatever. It's not that important when you know who you're dealing with. Trust me, I've been to places someone high couldn't even imagine."
"I-I see... Alright, thank you again for helping me out."
"No problem kid- wait, that makes me sound old. Just open the door, I too got something I need to ask."
Following his words I open the door and feel the cold breeze washing us away. Before I know it, I was already outside while the door disappears. It's a garden of snow and ice, of petals and winter flowers...
(Woah, this place is beautiful).
"Quite beautiful isn't it?"
Hearing a familiar voice I turn around shouting:
"Sis!"
Sitting alone beneath a veranda and table full of confectionaries is none other than Sis Yuwei, her long flowing tri-color hair that reach her waist, those amethyst eyes, and that elegant purple robe dress... But she seems different, like I can tell she's so much stronger, and the air around change as well. It's much more heavier and dense compared to when we meet at the throne room.
"Fuuuh..."
I wish I could just jump and hug but there's something I need to know first.
"Sis!"
"Yes, Sova?"
"I... I have tons of questions!"
Sis smiles and rest her head on her arms replying:
"Of course you do. Come sit closer."
Sis gesture to the empty sits across her. I follow along looking around the place and notice this is similar to garden from of palace or some sorts. From the windows of the veranda I could see the huge hallways and interior of the building which is huge. Moriz follows along eyeing the place as well asking:
"This isn't like you, where's your guards? Either they hid so well even I can't sense them or you have neither."
"Currently I have none."
"Really?"
"Really, this is my most vulnerable yet."
"Currently huh?"
"Of course, but even if something dangerous would happen... Sova will be more than happy to help and protect me right?"
"Huh? Well..."
Yuwei's eyes widened a little before her smile widens saying:
"Is that hesitation I hear? It seems you've grown much more in the last month than the whole year with Sis Rubeca... Maybe I should've have bring you in sooner."
"Sis, stop teasing me! I have things I wanna ask! Especially at the dungeon!"
"Yes, you're talking about this?"
Sis Yuwei pulls up the same box that impostor brings and I nod replying:
"Yea! And what of Ye-Hua? Is she really dead!? Or what is with Jana? And especially that Impostor! Why does he have my armour? What is currently happening!?"
Sis takes a sip of her drink and vanish the box into thin air before saying:
"Yes, seeing your reaction let's start with Ye-Hua shall we? She is a reincarnated from another dimension. A girl who kills herself in her own hospital bed so that she wouldn't have to live a life of eternal debt and misery. Now her soul is dragged by a Goddess so she can live another life of servitude, novel isn't it?"
"But why did you have to kill her!? Or why did you have to use Jana to backstab her!?"
"Well its either that or I can send thousand of soldiers to their death since she wouldn't even fight a fair fight. But also its either I let her soul be an eternal slave of that Goddess or freeing her now so she can be free and finally reincarnate normally. Giving her a true second chance."
"That's... What do you mean?"
(Hold on, Rana said something the same too).
"What I mean is, she's better of dead now. Her corpse is being sent to study while her memories is being kept in a vault for intelligence extraction. Just like that Templar you manage to capture... Wait, he's still alive so not the same."
"That sounds even worse! Well... I can't say death is a good thing so can't you bring her back? Please, at least so she can live, I'll make sure she won't disrupt whatever you're doing!"
"Fufu, this is the second time I hear you wishing to take such a huge action. But sadly, I can't do that when her soul is finally free, maybe you'll meet her new life and she might be living the life of a normal girl. I remember sending her to the west so she might be born in a more underdeveloped than here."
"You send what?"
"Hmm... I suppose you'll probably have to wait around a few years for her to learn how to speak but then she probably won't remember you at all. Which is probably a good one."
"I'm sorry?"
"You want answers and I'm giving you one. Now, next is... Jana yes?"
"Well... Yea!"
Still confused by the sudden leaps of information, I press on but...
"You see, as the daughter to the Royal family of Geom, she too has inherit a powerful bloodline ability that makes her nigh invincible when it comes to using tools. At the time, I needed a stronghold where I can launch my invasion on this peninsula and the best location is the north since its far enough from Rucina city or any of the 13 great family's instant reach. And using my cheat powers I gain some future knowledge to see what my actions in another time and place."
(I can't keep up!)
"I'm sorry, cheat powers? Really Yuwei?"
Moriz who takes a seat beside me asks disappointingly and Yuwei sighs replying:
"Touch some wood, that's rich coming from you, Mr. I beat a Paladin and Hero of Rebellion in one go."
"I'm sorry what!? The Hero of Rebellion!? And a paladin?!"
"Hey, he was already dying from facing the Hero Slayer and the Paladin is just a lucky shot. And you should know by now Sova's ain't gonna understand what you're saying so sum it up so that idiots like Oars can understand."
"Idiot is far too demeaning for someone who got rank 2 and almost perfect scores to beat you but alright... When I purge the corruption and wipe the slate clean so that I can put the current King of Geom on his throne, the previous king's 2 children is still alive and I wonder what to do with them. I forcefully use the pseudo right of passage so those two are still going to inherit the throne next. So, should I make them the next heirs since they have the talent and good character or should I cut their divinity from the Ansei A Jusei to me and use them for something else?"
As we finally made ourselves cozy, I now feel less comfortable hearing things from Sis and Moriz.
(Is this why they say ignorant is bliss?)
"Um... Sis, can you just tell me if Jana's okay?"
Sis Yuwei nods replying:
"Yes she is fine now or stable at least."
"Alright, so what's happening for you to do all this! I think all of their actions can be traced to your actions isn't that right?"
"That is true. Why am I doing this huh?"
Sis closes her eyes and then open to look beyond the distant skies. The morning sun that shines upon this snow garden. Sis Yuwei's smile disappears as she says:
"Honestly I wish I could put a poetic words of killing Gods at the prologue of how it all started but I can't do that since I have not yet done so- well I did, but I mostly kill minor deities as of now. The strongest gods in the Phoenix Sector still lives since The spirit church is still there. Maybe... When I finally end the Goddess of the lake with her own sword would I finally achieve the first step, to the prologue of our Liberation. Our [Liberum Mundi], Our Free World."
"Free world? Kill Gods?"
"Liberum Mundi?"
Both Moriz and I tilt our head confused by her words and intentions.
(Killing gods? What is she trying to achieve?)
"I'm late to many things, but its all worth it..."
Sis gets on her knees infront of me so she can look at me at the same level, raising her hand she holds my face and looks at me with sadden eyes saying:
"Everything is so late because I want you, Sova. I need you, I can't do this without you. I must have you by my side if I wish to see my dreams come true."
"Sis...?"
She grasp upon my head as I see anger building up behind her gaze as she says:
"Hate me, despise me, and loathe me for all you care but I'm not going to let Sis Rubeca take you and make you do her bidding like so many timelines! I can't let her achieve her goals and prevent the [Filter]!"
"Wait, what do you mean? Timeline? Sis Rubeca stopping what? And Sis... I may not agree to what you do but I will never hate you. Just frustrated sometimes when you tease me."
"Fufufu... I suppose that's something I'm willing to risk."
Sis looks at me with a soft smile as her hold becomes gentler and says:
"Sova, your strength is what changes the 0.01% chance I have to 100%. The chance and opportunity I finally get to kill that immortal Demi-God who's been ruling the Theocracy for the past 10,000 years! If you master and manifest your powers not even her Reality and dimension shattering Cardinals can take you on. We will destroy this Fake Utopia the Hero of Freedom made and build a better one in the next [Filter]! Even if its just one period its worth it. But before we could do that, we will have to stop Sis Rubeca and fight her for it since she too has her own plans for this world."
"The Hero of Freedom? Wait, fighting Sis Rubeca!? S-Sis please explain!"
(What is she talking about?)
"Sigh... let me tell you now an advice as someone who has spend the betterment of my school with her. Just ignore her ramblings, she gets to monologue a lot when talking about her ambition. Focus on her first or last sentences."
Moriz comments to me when Sis looks at him replying:
"Never a short for words. And can't you see I'm having moment here. Just shut the fudge up."
"Sheesh..."
"Um, Sis? Are we going to fight Sis Rubeca?"
I hold her hand when she then continues to hug me bit before letting me go and return to her chair replying:
"As promised to myself when you finally get to control your powers, Sova. I'll tell you what you wish and what you need to or can understand. But to calm your nerves, we won't fight ""IF"" you can actually convince her. That's why I accepted your offer to let you talk with her, but not now. Especially now."
"I prefer if none of you fight at all! But if it means both of you won't fight then I will try. So make sure you don't start fights either!"
"That's one of the most tempting proposals I heard so far. If it means I can avoid fighting one of the strongest powers in the World then that's the best news I could hear, but knowing Sis Rubeca she will be the one to strike first so do your best."
"Right! If only I can meet her. Better yet, don't you have somewhere I can call her?"
"If I did, do you think I would wait every new year to find her in your place? Even worse since you're all separated now I'll never know where she will be. It's impossible to find her or even if we did know where she will be, like right now I know she is in Heaven but I doubt she would accept any audience. Especially not with you."
"I see... But why? Isn't she worried?"
Hearing such things hurts my heart but Sis breathes in saying:
"I suppose yes, but like a parent I'm sure she's going to leave you with me. Now, let me ask how is it? The base I set for you? Pretty comfy and homey is it not?"
"Base? Comfy? Are talking about Silla?"
"Of course, I admit it must've been painful to get exploded but Ptelophy said its okay since you'll be unconscious after the blast and we calculated every possible landing you could make would be the shores of Silla. Even when your body get drags by a deep sea creature. Yes, having you by my side have gave me so many capable and loyal allies."
"E-Excuse me?"
"Like I said, ignore the last ramblings it'll only confuse you if you don't understand any context."
"R-Right! So, you set up the entire place? How?"
"Just like how Gods weave and influence the fates and destinies of their subjects. I too can simulate the same by influencing some natural occurrence. But even so, I still prepared for everything, I have people stationed everywhere in the kingdom so even if you go left or right, you'll still feel home."
"Left or right... So you've been watching for a while?"
"Yes, it's easy when you control the skies. Though Moriz being there is very frightening as you could get mugged further by him when you go the other way so I'm happy your luck's still active."
"Oh? That would be an interesting scenario."
"You shouldn't be so happy about molesting a boy. Or anyone for that matter."
"Shut it, you overgrown bitch! It's thanks to you my hand has been sullied... Again!"
*Slam*
"Stop talking about that! Anyways, then what about something recent? Who is that Silencer!?"
I try to change the topic by driving their attention and Sis Yuwei lifts her shaking cup and looks to the sides replying:
"Why don't you ask her yourself?"
"Her?"
A portal appear similar to the one from the dungeon when a familiar girl comes out from the abnormality...
"You-You- You're Yoo-Sui!?"
"I knew you would have company."
Moriz comments as I look at her closely and she says:
"As someone who works to the judiciary. I'm not someone who keeps mystery so this is better."
Compared to her in my previous encounter, Yoo-Sui now have more of a dominating feel as her clothes, get-up and stature exudes of someone looking down from above. Seeing an unexpected guest appearing from nowhere I can't help but be thrown aback while asking:
"Y-Yoo-Sui unnie! What are you doing here!? And wait, you're the impostor?"
I change to speak in Hwansea but Yoo-Sui shakes her head replying:
"Just speak in Runician Sova. And if you don't believe me."
Yoo-Sui raises her hands and summon forth the ominous large blade from before. She swings that sword to the side asking:
"Familiar?"
"T-Then, please give me back my armour! And apologize for all the hurtful things you done."
Yoo-Sui disperse her weapon and stand beside Yuwei replying:
"Hahaha... So angry yet so polite. Sadly I can't it's mine after all."
"Huh?"
"Have you forgotten how many armour you destroyed so far? Including the one you headbutted. The R&D division decided that it's best they make backups."
"That's... I really don't have anything to say."
"Then let me start by saying thank you, Sova. For taking care of my little sister."
"Oh, that's no problem! But she is still the one taking care of me more. Still, how did you get so strong? I thought you're the scholarly type?"
Yoo-Sui nods and reply,
"Then let me answer you with another question. How did my younger brother, Yoo-Gisa gotten so strong?"
"That's..."
"Exactyly."
Yoo-Sui says before any idea pops in my head and continue saying:
"The answer is simple."
Yuwei intervene as she pours a cup for herself before continue saying:
"The three of them are descendants Rucina himself, specifically from one of the Prince and Princesses that fell during the civil war."
"Excuse me what!?"
Moriz yell in surprise as he looks at Yoo-Sui and then asks:
"You serious? There's actually still direct descendants other than the 13 great families!? Then that would make her a legitimate princess as well... Sweet."
"Sigh... your intentions are always on the fly. But it's not that surprising when you consider how many kids Rucina had. And besides, if you seen her traits its not hard to guess. Height taller than 1.8 m, naturally formed golden inner qi, enhanced muscled and constitution, and she even have something similar to my family's bloodline weapon, that sword she showed earlier. Let's also not forget she learned from the only Supreme Grandmaster at the time in the Peninsula, her father aka the Slayer of Kings."
(Wait she learned from her father? So does Yoo-Gisa learn from him as well? But their moves are completely different including their weapons).
"Whoa! That sounds so cool! Why can't I get a similar sounding one? Though I wonder what her family's unique trait?"
"That will remain a secret. Though I don't mind telling Sova or you can just ask her when you're alone or met her again, okay Sova?"
Seeing their conversation derail I try to change the subject again asking:
"O-Okay? I don't know how big of a deal that was, but... If you really are that impostor why did you do all that!? Why can't you just appear wearing a different mask or with all your ploys and scheme just pull the rug under them?"
"Haha, it seems your sweet little brother is expecting much, Yuwei."
"Haah, I suppose having a member like him will influence my actions by a ton."
"So will you!? Or what is your answer!"
I demand an answer and try to rid of the casual talk they had but Yoo-Sui simply shrug it off replying:
"Here I thought I'm doing you a favour."
"Excuse me?"
"You like your new life now right? The identity of an exiled and abandoned member trying to regain "her" position back. I say that's a very convincing act you did there to your new friends. You wouldn't want to ruin all that would you? Especially my little sister, I don't wish to ruin her dreams and effort."
"Well... That's... I'm trying or planning to reveal the truth. Little by little."
"Well, that's a shame then. Though I suppose Yoo-Ah will know the truth sooner or later when we're done up there and I bring her to the Phoenix Sector."
"... So the things you said about your inn being what your parents left is..."
"Lies and more lies. All my parents ever left me with are this martial arts I probably would never use if it wasn't for Yuwei and a butt ton of debt thanks to their poor investment! And matters got even worse after that stunt Gisa pulled over the ring nobles."
I don't know what to answer back to her words but Yoo-Sui pats my head saying:
"Come now Sova, stop acting so serious. Let this be a good lesson for the future as well. For people like us being part of a shadow operatives, there's an advice that sticks to everyone..."
She backs away beside Yuwei and continue saying:
"Don't get too attached. Especially to your enemies."
Hearing similar words as Jin-Yeon, I take in the cold breathe as I wonder if this mean I should choose my friends carefully? But that's going to be a hard thing to do especially an Owlian like me.
"Here I thought maybe the world was not such a terrible place. But I guess I'm still living under a rubble."
Yuwei nods saying:
"It's good you're realizing that. That's a first step you have to learn if you wish to travel afar. Especially Owlians like you, I'm sure you heard nothing good about Owlians since you came there right? Or better question is have you seen one normally at all? Though I understand that you may not recognize one but since this is from a country by Owlians, you can only imagine the treatment they give to a country that's intolerant."
I grit my teeth and clench my fist as I swallow the reality before me before nodding my head saying:
"Yea... I understand."
"So is that all you wish to ask from the dungeon?"
Sis ask to clarify and I nod as I realize how much I'm still beneath the water.
"Yea, that's all I can think of right now... But... Let me ask one more thing, don't you feel bad, Yoo-Sui? For hurting your brother like that? It took me all I had just to swing at my Sis back then."
"Nope, not one bit. Some sacrifices needs to be made, especially after hearing his side of the story and the action he takes. I suppose the right words would be... Tasting your own medicine. He turned almost the entire nobility against us, and I lost a very precious friend after his betrayal, I still haven't forgive him for that either. If he really trusts us, why can't he just talk to us? Can't he trust us to work it out together, his only family?
To at least just spend a day if not a night to open up with us of his problems. Though, I'm a bit sadden to know you're more open to us like family compared to him. He changed ever since the Goddess turn him to her champion when he was a child. I was too late to comprehend until Yuwei recruited me."
"I... See..."
(They say she's socially inept so I guess losing a friend must have struck a fatal blow).
Yuwei then intervenes saying:
"Worry not or supposedly why worry? He done so much bad things to you when you have no intention nor done the deeds he sees from his future. I feel he doesn't earn your sympathy since from my experience I believe that you are not sinful for your future deeds when you haven't commit them.
And if that still worries you, we haven't done much in turn of hurting him or the Goddess. Remember what Abe said during the night at Iseon's home? They're nothing but pawns and tools to the Goddess, to be thrown away when they're done.
We just foiled his plans currently and we still have plans for him. Or more like, you will be his companion for some time after the stunts we pulled. With him by your side, you will help me achieve my goals. And as promised, do that and I will help you meet your friend in the Theocracy which will help you reunite your family as well."
Hearing what Sis has planned for me I always wondered...
"You know Sis hearing this roundabout ways, I wonder why you never just help me reunite my family and so I can work with you full time? I mean Sis Rubeca may be impossible but what about May and Aunt Palka?"
Sis Smiled gleefully hearing my question and replies,
"You certainly are growing, I'm happy to hear you could actually cook something up with that head of yours. But sad to say, If I could I would. Since we're family and I trust the people in my circle, I'll gladly tell you everything and that Moriz is pretty tight lip for a snake so he can hear in at least for this one. To oversimplify things, even if I mustered everything in my arsenal it would still be impossible to bring the three of them together.
I am in the lack of words still weak in the overall scheme of things. And to oversimplify why I can't bring Aunt Palka and May back is because I would need to bring Rubeca first. And like I said it's impossible for numerous reasons, one of them is because...
She leads not only the Black Tiger Triad, Those Moon Civilizations, The Western and Southern Alliance, Merhuja's Coalition, the Grand Ancient Lunar Academy, The Hunters Guild and some of Adventurer Guilds, and even a quarter remnant of the once most powerful military in the world, the Aologi navy, and many, many more."
"The fuck, She can pretty much create a super power nation from the top 5 already! And I almost killed her 4 years ago... I'm pretty amazing."
"Keep your ego in check schnitzel for brains."
"Sorry wait, she led the Triad? Please explain!"
Sis Yuwei pours in the last cup as her can becomes empty replying:
"Sigh... You're lucky I love you so much. Sis Rubeca uses the name Taiga now when she is the ruler of the underworld."
"Oh! So she is Taiga... She is Taiga?! What the fudge is going on!? The Moon civilization? The Grand Lunar Academy? And a quarter of the Aologi Navy? And what are you saying you almost killed her!"
I grab Moriz by his coat to ask but he sighs saying:
"That's what I said. I almost killed her when we were vying on who will rule hell or the Underground Level of Rucina. But mostly revenge since she killed my master the previous Leader of the Triad and Ruler of Hell."
"What!?"
"You're picking up May's habit. This is why I don't answer her questions."
Still being shaked, Moriz continue asking:
"Wait, if it's a quarter of the navy, wouldn't that make it equivalent of the entire Aologi Empire- I mean the States Military might as of now? If I remember correctly 50 years ago the F.A.B.L.E.D [B] got hunted down by the World Hunters and half of the Aologi's Entire military? The World Hunters lost almost everything while the Aologi Empire lost half of their military. Then the Civil War happen oh, so that's where half of the Imperials went...."
Moriz reach a conclusion as he easily grabs both my hands and force me to stop.
"Yes, as for the navy. Most Owlians who fled hide with the navy who is part of the Imperial faction back then. During the famed Hero of the Karlikgeist execution that created the first sparks of the civil war, many rebelled against the Nationalist and that includes the Imperial navy. Half of their remaining navy abandoned the Empire and turn to employment strikes by ignoring every order the Government gives... Heheh, sorry I doubt that kind of explanation is for you, Sova."
Sis position herself comfortably before then saying:
"Anyways, to sum that up is above the clouds of the Eastern fringe of the known world, is a bunch of air nomads that is mostly owlians and is living atop the mighty armada that is as large as a whole Segmentum, making them the biggest pirate fleet in history. And what makes them even more dangerous is that they can sustain themselves in the sky without landing at all thanks to the future tech Sis Rubeca gave them."
"Wait, sorry, nomads of the sky? Now I feel like I need to see it!"
"Oh, you will when you travel to find May. And I'm sure Sis Rubeca's friends and the remnants of your parent's faction would be more than willing to share their utmost hospitality. I may have stray from your question but let's just say, May is now part of the Grand Ancient Lunar Academy and so is Aunt Palka and like I said they're under Sis Rubeca, they won't listen to me but I'm sure they'll listen to you so I can only help you go there, the rest is up to you."
"So the letter we got at my old home is true then? She really is there... I still don't understand much but thank you for telling me Sis. Hearing all that, I really can't let the two of you fight! But first, I don't wish to hide things so that it won't be like Jana or Yoo-Sui's situation... Where is Jana now anyways?"
"Bawling in her room but you're right, we're family and we shouldn't keep secrets after all. Now since time is still on our side, ask away Sova. Just relax and be casual that's when your head can circulate your words better. Have something to drink."
"I see, thanks Sis... *Sip* Fuuuh... Well then let's start with... Since the two of you come from Rucina does that mean You and Yoo-Sui are cousins?"
I ask curiously and Sis holds her forehead and asks back replying:
"Out of all the things to ask... I suppose you're influence by your recent place but alright. If you follow that logic would Moriz and I be cousins? Of course not, we may be descendants from one person but after thousands of years we're not that closely related anymore. Let's not forget the changing dynasty that comes and goes as the ruler of the Segementum changes every time as well. Just look at Moriz' Tiger family had change dynasty more than a hundred times."
"Oh! Wait, changing dynasty? I did hear Miria say something about the immortal patriarch too. I also remember she saying you also fought a Supreme Grandmaster as well, Moriz."
I look at Moriz expecting an answer and he shakes his head replying:
"Don't look at me. That was like 3 years ago I don't remember much about that battle when I win so easily against that pushover. I mean what do they expect pitting a regular martial artist against a true martial artist? But I suppose my distant Uncle the Grand Patriarch is always very open to who can be in charge as long as you're not infertile... Or gay.... Well as long as you're willing to have kids."
"I shouldn't have asked. But what about you, Sis? Did your Phoenix family dynasty change?"
"Oh, no. Compared to the other great families there are actually 3 that has manage to retain the original founding dynasty. One if of course the Jinlong Dynasty, the Zongtu which I can't really say they are since almost all rabbit family and even some of their common rabbit-folk has their genes, and my Zhihuang Dynasty."
"Oh...!"
"But when you consider it like that..."
"Consider?"
I tilt my head wondering what Sis is thinking and Sis looks at Yoo-Sui and nod before saying:
"I suppose since the Phoenix never changed Dynasty as I still hold the sword and Yoo-Sui is from the missing swan family... I suppose Yoo-Sui might be a closer distant cousin than Moriz but its still like saying all Owlians in the Aologi Empire are descendants of the original 7 tribes which is stupid when they come from all over the world, convergence trait and all."
(Original 7 tribes? Convergence trait? And Yoo-Sui is a swan family?)
I tilt my head wondering why I never heard that when Yoo-Sui shakes her head saying:
"The whole concept of family in Rucina is pretty terrible anyways so just ignore the whole tree if you can't comprehend."
"I-I see... Hmm, does that mean Yoo-Ah will grow taller than me soon?"
Yoo-Sui happily nods replying:
"Yes, when she hits her second growth spurt on her next birthday, she'll surpass you before she hits 17, and I can probably start teaching her father's techniques as well... I suppose by that time her dreams to become an idol would completely be crushed as well, the idol limit height is 1.77 m everywhere, her current height is already scratching it."
"That's... Discouraging. But I suppose it makes sense now. I knew it was too good to be true that you helped me so much despite being a stranger."
Yoo-Sui nods to my comments saying:
"Of course, I'll be irresponsible if I didn't. We're still in martial law for goodness sake, no matter how good a person are during our times there is no way someone would accept anyone as suspicious as you, Sova. Just look at how Soo-Li react to you, and that's already a very intolerant and nice to strangers."
"Oh, yea, he is very wary."
"And there's also someone too kind for their own good like my Sister. She won't last long if she doesn't have us."
"Yea... I can sense genuine kindness like family. All right, I suppose there must be circumstances for your actions at the dungeon but at least make it less malicious."
"It's a matter of perspective really. Don't you think their methods are not malicious? Breaking in peoples home, killing people without giving them a chance, betraying their home, family, country, and siding with traitors all for the sake of some "Goddess" hiding in an underwater cave? Bullshit is what I say."
"When you say it like that, that's horrible... Talking about that, Zenon- I mean Prince Yeon-Seyong and Juha said something of you back at the train. It's..."
"Let me guess, I'm a socially awkward or something of the sort and that I wasted my Valedictorian title right?"
"You know? Well yea-"
"Then why don't you fucking try to live with crippling debt and a knife to your neck as loan sharks, international banks, and other agencies try to seize your property every chance you get while also trying to be a good parent for your siblings!? I could barely feed them 3 times a day thanks to my parent's debt, and while my father's friend help by getting rid some of them and giving us food, they too have limits to what they can give since they're busy governing their own land and people who suffered in the war!"
Yoo-Sui walks over to me with bloodshot eyes and then continue saying:
"I barely have enough time to study for my entrance exam back then since I don't have money for tuition so Scholarship is my only choice! That Valedictorian title is the only thing that lets me study for free so I'm going to use it every chance I get. It was heaven sent opportunity that Yoo-Ah was accepted as Yi-Il's disciple so that we could eat leftovers 3 times a day then when things starting to brighten up that fucking stupid brother of mine screwed over everyone I know and I had to start over again! If my father wasn't friends with the right people we would've been dead ten times over as everything is taken away easily! Do you understand? I haven't even list half of my problems!"
*Grip* *Grip*
Yoo-Sui grasp her hands tightly that I can hear it echo throughout the white garden as she then says:
"Haaah, I could really use some cold booze right about now if we're gonna keep talking about my problems."
Yuwei shakes her head saying:
"You shouldn't drink while in a job now."
"Come on, you're not my mom. You should really try some too."
Knowing my mistakes, I bow my head down shouting:
"I'm sorry I ask!"
Yoo-Sui sighs and pats my head replying:
"Haah... As long as you understand now. The world is not a kind place for adults. Still 21 years old and I already understand why many wish to be kids again. But I can wash those away once I moved in the old capital's palace in your Sector."
"Wait, you're moving into the palace? Sweet! So we'll be living together?"
Yoo-Sui looks a bit disappointed as she says:
"I suppose."
(Now I'm gonna feel weird on how is Yoo-Ah going to react to all of this?)
"Woah, you had it rough. I guess there's many kinds of torture fate can install even for someone born from great people."
Moriz comments as he eats the snacks at the table and then Yoo-Sui return beside Yuwei and continue saying:
"And for the second question, that's because somebody else already hired me the moment I acquired my title. That's also when I say things has starting to brighten up."
She would then look at Yuwei and she nods replying:
"Yes, I met her on the way to the Indara frontier. You could say I stumbled upon a diamond in the rough. A nation without law is simply chaos and I don't want that, besides as for her future on that she is already learning from the best I have inside Heaven as well."
"Hum, Hum, in the end of the day learning from none other than the reincarnation of the few figurative Heart of Jade is the best option. He is also the Brains behind the Black tiger Monarch during the war of the Titans. He is a much better pick than that declining God of Justice who is simply trying to turn me into a puppet and has not an inkling of respect. I met many people who desired my talents and I learned the hard way that I will never take over someone as selfish and prone to favouritism like him with good faith. Also seeing the two nemesis from that era working together in their next life just seems so poetic."
(So she says Hum Hum as well huh? Wait...)
"Nemesis from the same Era?"
"She's talking about Mikhail that kid you met back there who is a crown chancellor and the God of Justice from my law department who you haven't met."
Yuwei answer for me and something clicks as I almost forgotten about him and asks,
"Oh, Mikhail! How is he doing?"
"Trying to grow up from his kid body, last I heard he have ordered gallons of milk and other supplements, since he's not a descendant of the 13 great family anymore he has to make lots of effort for his growth. Though he's doing quite great governing the new capital. Its to be expected from the First King of the Dragons and the man responsible for once being a governor of the whole Rucina City while also creating the Dragon family's Hegemon."
"First king of dragons? Fuuu... I really am stuck in the mud. And here I am also lacking behind on catching up on you."
I hang my head asking as I realize how lost and out of touch I am from what's happening in the world. Sis pats my head saying:
"Sova its fine. You may not know much of the world but didn't you already know much about my personal secrets."
"I do!? Here I thought I was still very distant."
"Of course not, for someone who once sleeps in the same room and spend time together for their entire childhood. You're closer to me than most. For example, Moriz there doesn't know my favourite food."
"That's not... Wow, you're actually right. Weird."
"Really? And here I thought you already change preferences."
"No I still love that. It will always have a special place in my stomach. More like I have a second stomach for it."
"Alright! I'll bring you one from Uncle Soba when I return home."
"I'll be waiting."
"Pssh, hey Sova can't you tell me your big bro and master what it is? I'll tell you something embarrassing about Yuwei again."
"Really!?"
*Slam*
"Don't fall for it, Sova! But for context what did he already tell you?"
Sis slams the table and leans closer trying to stop me but Moriz covers her face and push her away saying:
"Now, now, Yuwei. You have to share stuff to your siblings- ow!"
Yuwei pinches his hand with her nails and pull it down asking:
"Sova... What did he tell you?"
Her purple eyes glow as she demands and answer and I quickly answer:
"I-It's about how you lost and had to use your school uniform!"
"That uniform is from a lost and found so it's simply too small for me okay!? You Fudge tart so you still had that picture!"
"Hey now, I never broke my promise. I'm not the one who have the picture, Ranger does. Called it her lucky charm so she can beat you again."
*Snap*
Seeing Sis Yuwei flustered for once as her jade white cheeks flushed red is surreal when she's the one who teased me everytime. But...
"Don't worry Sis. I didn't see any pictures, he just told me of it."
I try to calm Sis down as she looks at me with relief and lean back adjusting her dress saying:
"I see... Good."
"Though I'm curious what you would look like in a uniform. Is it the same as Sis Fei?"
"I already graduated, I have no need to use that uniform anymore."
"Aww..."
"Come now, Yuwei. Your lil bro just help you there."
"Sigh... Maybe someday just for you, Sova."
"Yey!"
I cheered while Moriz and Yoo-Sui looks at me quite amazed saying:
"Woah, amazing Sova."
"Amazing indeed."
"Quiet both of you."
Sis gets comfy as she then leans back and continue saying:
"Mhm! Sova, I assure you will slowly understand by being close by my side or if something happen you can just ask me about, seeing and explaining is much more comprehensive. Since you ask yours its my turn to ask you about something else. Don't YOU have something you wish to tell me?"
"Huh? I... I don't think there's-"
"Oh really?"
Sis cuts me off before she pulls out a gem and says:
"Because I heard something interesting the first few days you arrive here."
"Um... Please don't make me say embarrassing things."
"Don't worry if you don't, I will. For example... Confessing your profound love at first sight to Jana."
"Prfff!"
"Woohoo! You go Sova! That's what it means to be a man!"
Getting mixed reactions from everyone my face feels like its burning as I shout:
"Aaah! Right when I finally forgot about it! I was desperate okay! I mean what do you expect me to do when you told me so little but just kidnap someone without even giving me the name or description? And you know I can't do something so malicious! And then now turns out she was part of you all along! Or wait, did you actually kidnap her that night? Before waking me up?"
"Hmm? Are you actually catching something to my plans? Interesting development, Sova. I really should spend more time listening."
"Wait, so you did!?"
"Nope, I never did kidnap anyone. Si-Hye has always been travelling with them from the start. I just gave her Jana's memory so she can act the part more and understand her struggle. Honestly its a close call until she met you and Abe reminding her of her mission."
"I-I see... It seems there are things I still need to learn."
"Alright, since you already asked again, let me question you one more time."
"Wait, that was a question? And we're really doing in turns?"
"Fufufu, of course! We have so many catching up to do after all! Then mind telling what is it lately with you wooing girls left and right? I'm a bit jealous of how you can easily meet so many female friends and befriend them so quickly."
"T-That's not up to me okay! I just somehow meet more girls than guys!"
"I would've fucking ripped your tongue out and bury you alive if I was just some other guy! You better watch your words, Sova!"
"W-What?"
Surprised by the sudden hostility, Yuwei adds on saying:
"I have to agree, Sova. Do you know how many man dream of being in your shoes right now where girls could just easily approach you without raising their guards and even embrace or sleep together so casually?"
"I-I'm sorry, but I mean... You know!"
"Then you're just so lucky to be a man, though the end results are pitiful cries from how all the girls would just be friend-zoning you since they never know you're a boy. What's the point of a shortcut if you can't reach your destination? That's a fate worse than death."
Moriz who's been gobbling up all the confectionery from the table in rage calms down. He nods along with mouthful of cream saying:
"That I have to agree. Every good wishes must come at a price."
Sis makes that face she does every time she tease me...
(Oh fudge no... Is she mad I saw her flustered?)
"Let's also not talk about all the guys Sova have accidentally seduced and the Innocent boys who have puppy crushes with how friendly he acts towards them. Like the platinum cow family's heir seems to be very interested in you."
"Who!?"
Yoo-Sui looks at me with a pitiful smile while her eyes looks at the distance saying:
"I suppose a beauty like him is a sin for boys and girls."
"Seriously who!?"
(Wait, platinum cow? Is it that boy following that Giant horn lady we met at the train to home?)
Moriz nods patting my back saying:
"Yeah... Now I don't feel so jealous anymore. At least I still get the end results no matter how thorny the road may be."
"O-Okay I admit, I have things I don't understand yet so can you please talk about something I understand and I'm not embarrassed about! Plus, I don't swing that way so stop saying stuff like that!"
"Alright then Sova, any more secrets you wanna tell me before I spill it?"
"Eh? Well... I don't think I have any to tell and wait, isn't this my turn to ask?!"
"You sure? I'm a bit curious to know how far you have done by pretending to be a woman? Some of the things I heard you did with her Sister is quite intimate."
Yoo-Sui grasp her hands tightly and points her fist at me saying:
"Hum! Hum! If I am not your ally or hear about you, I wouldn't care what your relation is to Yuwei and be wringing your neck to take responsibility! And let's not talk about the other girls you take baths with."
*Slam*
"The hell! That's it! You're dead to me! I can't believed I helped this son of of a bitch and called him my disciple!"
"Aren't you the same back in your school!?"
Retorting back to Moriz as I'm being cornered as I wonder how I got here I can only say,
"W-Well! I can't help it okay! What am I suppose to do!? Pull my pants down and show her my PP? There's no way I could do that!"
"Oh really? Then what of that time when you try to pull your pants down for my little brother huh!?"
"Woah... You sure you don't swing that way?"
Moriz looks at me with such a disappointed expression that I quickly answer with,
"That was just my brain acting at the heat of the moment okay!? I was confused and I'm trying to prove that I was- AAAAH!!! I'm such a big idiot! But then I also heard I'll get castrated, and that's one word I refuse to know on my own!".
(Now that I think back didn't Qiyue said the same thing?)
Yoo-Sui pulls her hand back and sigh replying:
"Sigh... That's true. But I still wish you take partial responsibility. Oh yeah, come to think of it didn't Soo-Li mistaken you for a woman and saw you topless? I can never get enough seeing his father and siblings teaching him a lesson."
Moriz pats my back consoling me saying:
"I take it back. Castration huh? Now that I can sympathize as someone who's been threatened the same most of the time. Still, that can happen!? I guess as long as no one see your dick you're safe huh?"
"Argh! Stop! This is torture!"
(I feel like Yoo-Sui is not that different from Sis Yuwei).
"Fufufu, I guess it's one privilege to have a servant like Yuria who is willing to grab someone by the crotch to confirm her own believes."
I fell to my knees defeated saying:
"Urgh... You really are bringing up my scars. Uuuu..."
Sis holds my hand and place me between her legs before hugging me close saying:
"Fufufu, I just love you is all."
I nod along and let her pat me as I lean back and sink my head between her large chest when Yoo-Sui says:
"Really? I think I wish to meet a girl that brave to hold a strangers crotch."
Realizing something amiss I ask,
"Wait, how do you know I did all that with Yoo-Ah?"
"Hum! Hum! From my sister herself dummy. There's no way I would leave her alone with a dude I barely know in the same room without contacting her evey night. And she always seems to sleep on the same bed as you every chance she gets."
"That's her okay! She's the one who snuck up on me. And my habits just makes her unable to leave. Anyways! So you do know me when we first met... And she did say she talks with that famed idol Miso every time too, it wouldn't be surprised if she talks with you too. Not being able to see or detect magic is quite a liability."
I lean forward to her trying to explain and Yoo-Sui looks at me suspiciously saying:
"Hum, I think it's already impressive that you can achieve much naturally girls can only dream to have your kind of beauty. If I didn't know any better the description my lil Sis sent to me would fool me as well."
Sis rests her chin on my head as I realize that Sis might have become taller since we last meet and says:
"Don't be so down you two. In the bright side Sova, you are now able to control figments of reality."
"[Origin]... Can you use it Sis?"
She leans back hugging me close replying:
"Yes, I'm surprised you know of its name. Though everyone who is in my circle must know how to use it. You were the exception till now."
I turn back asking:
"How do you see it, Sis?"
"It is the same power the Gods use to create and control us, it is also the power that is responsible for their birth as well. I wish to teach you more but sadly yours is a bit different, so seeing you being able to wield it with self teaching made me very happy."
"I didn't learn it by myself, I received guidance you see."
She tightens her hug on me asking:
"Guidance!? From who?"
Hearing sis being surprised for once I felt a bit weird and say:
"Her name is Mary, I suppose she's the Monster King Vassal inside of me."
(Wow, I'm seeing many new side to Sis today).
"Wow, I know you're having something weird inside you but to hear you say it is weird. And wow Yuwei, if news that someone can actually cooperate and control the Monster King Virus reach international ears you'll be the most sought out by the Coalition of Nations."
"Touch some wood, Moriz. I need not you to remind me of that. Still, you can directly communicate with the Monster King huh? (I heard the Ovalon has special relation to patient zero but is it that special?) This is... You should talk more with Ptelophy when she meets you."
"I prefer not, it gets awkward too quickly."
Sis squishes my cheeks and hugs me tighter replying:
"You can say that again, makes me wonder what her husband see in her to say she's sociable. Even your mother said her daughter and husband is the polar opposite of her. I suppose Min does get stick with plus to create more plus."
I shake her hands off shouting:
"Wait what? Mom!? What does she have to do with this? And you met her?"
"Yes, her ghost to be exact. Honestly the plan was for us to spend some quality time as I taught you how to use [Origin] but if you got the Monster King, the literal Monster who could beat the Immortal Demi-God of a Pope in [Origin] manipulation then I got nothing to teach you. I even heard the one inside you is a Duke Class since that's what infected my mother but-"
I hold her arms and pull it close so she hugs me tighter shouting:
"Wait! Just wait! If you're going to teach me then please do so! Mary doesn't left much of her notes but just basic starting theory and explanation on what it is. So, please teach me more. I want to know you better too Sis, let's do some more catching up after so long!"
"Fufu, I'm genuinely happy to hear that. But we can have that time when I finish my conquest here. Now I'm a bit busy as this is all impromptu and I'm merely doing this as I'm waiting for an audience."
"W-With who? And why? Come to think of it, where are we?"
Sis looks at the white garden and say:
"We're at the capital of the neighboring dukedom west of Silla. More specifically the saeloun golae gungjeon or the New Whale palace."
"Wait, what!? We're back to the south?"
Sis nods and continue saying:
"And now I'm waiting for an audience with the legitimate ruler of Silla, the Queen to this nation and the last surviving heir to the Golae family."
"Wait, what? I thought Juha said the royal family is gone?"
"Yes, all died during the invasion but the previous king have left behind a bastard child and that is her. That is why currently Silla can't just move and reunite the west since they are pretty much rebels in the eyes of Heaven when their legitimate ruler is residing here."
"This... This has become quite confusing and messy."
"It is. Though not for long with you here."
"With me? Well, what do you plan to do here Sis?"
Sis rest her chin on my head again replying:
"Since I'm not going to hide or mince words, I'll say this straight. I'm going to meet the queen to size her up and if she's worthy to be part of my entourage before Silla's reconquest. Either if she is or not, when this place gets taken over by the traitors I have planted and the Southern Conquest starts, I'm going to trade the queen as per agreement with the Duke and lock her up in my basement, I.E Ptelophy's Underground laboratory for study and experimentation which you've been there yourself Sova."
"Sorry what!? Traitors? Conquest!? Trade her? Underground laboratory? I thought that was a hospital?"
"Wow, you really just reveal all your plot like some villain. Sheesh."
Moriz comments as he finished up the remaining snacks at the table and Yuwei sighs saying:
"Glad you enjoyed their food. But don't complain like you never done the same to the previous Student Council President with your... "Tricks and games". Also, you already derailed so many things by doing this so the least you can do now is shut up."
"Yup..."
Moriz folds his arms with a sharp look as he says that and I asks,
"Wait, is it the place where Jaya and that slime girls is in?"
"Oh, she did say you make acquaintances. You really do quick work with girls. Mhm, anyways it seems time is running low now. I hope you remember what you're heading north for, Sova."
"Yea... But do I really have to command an army?"
"At worst yes, but I already delegate that job for someone else so just stand straight and look cool. And don't worry I'll be making you meet some friends in Ri. And I'll call you here when the exchange starts, since I'll be needing you to stop The Deity of Law's Elite Fighters. Should be when you're done with pacifying the north."
"What? Wait, Sis what's this all about?"
"Didn't that Eun-Yong boy tell you? You're going to close the curtain on a certain kingdom and help with another 2. After that you're going to help me out in the south."
"He didn't tell me about what happens after."
"That's fine, we'll meet again pretty soon if Hua is already on the move. I have already asked Abe to send your armour and Emblem up north too so don't worry about that as well."
"Hold on, Sis Hua? The one with red hair? Wait, you know Sis Hua? Huuup... Fuuuh..."
I took in a the cold breeze and let it out saying:
"Honestly, I got more questions now than when I started but if I'm going to understand by being by your side then... I'm ready, send me away! I'll help you out Sis, just make sure there's not much complicated bull schnitzel!"
"Good to see you're adjusting to my pace. Now then-"
"Alright, Yuwei, stop right there. Its a pleasant surprise to see you genuinely happy but since you got your turn, Sova. Its my turn to ask her."
Moriz stands up looking down at Yuwei as I realize his head almost hit the ceiling.
(Wow, Moriz really is tall or like everyone from the 13 great families are).
Moriz looks down at us with a serious look as his usual smile fades away saying:
"I'm not just here to accompany Sova you see. I heard from some loli rat that you have a specific dangerous magic item, is that right?"
Sis Yuwei looks at him with a sharp glare and says:
"I'm not going to talk around and say I do. But what are you going to do about it?"
(How did the situation change so quickly!? And how come it all becomes serious with him?)
"You do realize that's the reason why I fought the Previous Student Council President right?"
"Yes, but unlike her I actually know how to use it. After all, I am the creator. Who do you think told gave and her about the [Summoning] function to aid her rebellion?"
"You son of a bitch so it was you! Yuwei, you know that if you don't return it I really have to put my foot down and say our truce really won't last. Finding you has been quite simple thanks to Sova here so don't think you'll escape so easily."
"So be it! I have no plan to flee from you up here and your battle with her have been fruitful to my test. We shall be enemies next time we meet, Moriz. Your aid has been great for Sova as well so I'll let you prepare. I'll be sending you back to the idol tower now."
(Wait what!? Can they be enemies just like that when moments ago they were sharing food and banter!?)
"Yuwei!"
*Slash* *Pop* *Pop* *Pop* *Pop* *Pop*
Moriz seems to vanish out of existence as Yoo-Sui swings her ominous sword at such unprecedented speed that my vision seems to twist and bend before breaking for a while and returns back. I see countless shards of glass fell to the ground while marbles roll.
(She was holding back huh?)
I notice some of Sis' sleeves are ripped when she embrace me saying:
"Good work Yoo-Sui, go and recover your health."
"Huh?"
Hearing that weird order I look at Yoo-Sui who has blood leaking from her mouth and a large gash on her chest, stomach, and waist as her clothes is dyed red.
(When did that happened!?)
"Cough! Cough!"
"Yoo-Sui!"
I yell getting up from Sis while she fell to her knees and she pushes me away saying:
"Its fine! Cough! heh, and here I thought you hated me. I'll be fine after taking some potion."
Yoo-Sui disperse her weapon and pull out a purple bottle and chug it down it down saying:
"You're right, he's a fucking monster. I doubt I nor anyone up there can take him head on."
Yoo-Sui stands back up keeping the empty bottle and continue saying:
"As expected from the land with the best medicine, this potion is ridiculous. Its no different than a 7th level healing spell."
"Of course, its a family recipe after all. Alright, Sova. That may be a bit scary but. Do your best okay? I'm sending you up north with Abe now."
I stand on my feet and strengthen my resolve seeing all that and say,
"Sis I almost forgot about it but one more thing. Juha and Zenon are safe right?"
"Those two? Of course, they're my allies in the southern conquest and they're your new friends as well. So, of course I'll keep them safe, especially Song-Iseon who's qualified to be the governor of the whole northern peninsula. As bonus, even Miria also gotten out unscathed too."
I nod with some fogs in my heart cleared shouting:
"Alright! Send me away. Just make sure you remember to send me to the Theocracy after all this mess alright?"
"When did you learn how to Sass talk, Sova? Did Fei teach you? Either way, be safe and remember if its too much you can ask the commander to stop. This will be good experience for you when you travel to the Theocracy."
"Alright, see you later Sis!"
Sis waves her hand and soon a portal open behinds me and I waves goodbye to her and walk inside...
(Alright! This is not the first confusing situation I faced, Held your head up high and march forward! After all, Juha and Zenon is still safe is still safe... Time to Stand tall and look cool like Sis said... I forgot to ask about Sis Fei and Saya- Donut Rabbits!)
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*Extra* Tale From the Past (1)
Removing her bloodstained clothes Yoo-Sui asks:
"Are you sure that's a good idea? To tell him about your evil plans and that you're using him like that? He doesn't seem like a kid who would do that. He said it himself."
Yuwei staring at the empty plated and Cups nods replying:
"Evil is a strong word but I believe I do, exposure is important. Even better, I even got permission from his mother as well."
"Really?"
"Yup, specifically the ghost that's been haunting him when he was a kid."
Yoo-Sui who summons forth a new coat from her magic necklace stares blankly at her saying:
"Oh yeah, you did say you talk to his mother's ghost... Compared to your other bullshit abilities that's the most easily forgettable. So how did the conversation go?"
"If you're interested..."
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"Really Big Sis!? Hooray! Alright, see you tomorrow!"
Seeing Sova who is but a energetic and playful child going home awaiting for the next day to play, I was approached by a lingering spirit that's been by his side ever since I met him.
"I see, so that's why you're trying to befriend my son."
Hearing her everything simply click that she was his real parent compared to that titan of a woman he called aunt.
"That's right, I need him for my future."
"Heh, hahaha!"
"Laugh as you wish but my heart is determined."
And I a spirit medium at the time, is honest to a fault and is always ready. But his mother simply laugh as she then look at her child going further away replying:
"I see, then go ahead."
"Excuse me?"
I thought I heard wrong but that's just the first of the many eccentric thing she says.
"Sova is a boy who lost his home, his purpose. If you wish to give him that then I as his parent won't object. He needs a future when it has been cruelly taken away. And if you wish to give him a place where he belongs, a place where he can return and call home, then I am more than happy to see that."
"Is that truly so?"
Even then I can't help but be wary of her with how easy going she is but... She "assures" me by looking at at me dead in the eye saying:
"I know how people like you see the world and I'm not going to limit your freedom of choice on how and who you wish to turn into your pawns. After all, isn't the true purpose of communication and forging bonds so that we may use each other? Sorry, help each other is a much more genuine word right? Runician is a bit hard."
"When you say it like that..."
And that was the first taste I have of a different perspective as well before I regain all my memories.
"Then its good you understand! Just make sure that in the end of the day, it's Sova's decision to help you with your ambitions, That's the only way you will succeed, snuggle him up close and make yourself a part of his life that he won't let you go. You got me?"
*Wink*
"... Yes?"
"Good! It's a bit nice to talk to a living person for once. Oh, and prepare to hang some of your specialty meals instead of that incense crap. They smell disgusting! Those other ghosts are just to afraid to say that to you when you have that primordial being watch over them. Now see you later!"
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"I thought I would be the one to influence him but... Suffice to say, Sova's arrival to my life have effected me more. Especially his mother who have become somewhat of my nanny when he is around. Just hearing him said that he wouldn't hate me has sooth my stress a little.
There have been too many irregularities ever since his arrival yet things never seen so bright for me before now, I wonder if "this time" I will finally succeed?"
"Well, keep trying until you make it... Wait, wouldn't that mean she wants you to-"
"Marry him? Yes, if that's what it takes... I wouldn't mind it now- no, I'll be more than happy."
Yuwei holds her chest as she speaks and she smiles saying:
"Just like how I have encroach upon his life, he too has make a place in mine. But hearing his mother talk, I wish for him to choose his partner. I heard he has captured the hearts of many so let's see how will he get out of that schnitzel show."
"Oh boy... It's my brother's situation all over again when he-"
*Tring* *Tring*
Yoo-Sui's words got cut short when her coms ring and she takes it out seeing,
[Unnie! Yoo-Sui Unnie! Sova! Sova's been kidnapped! She got captured by some evil people in blue! Please! Please! Help find and save her! And also please convince Uncle Ajo to investigate! Or at least that idiot Soo-Li and his Dad to help us too! And...]
"Fu? Did the news finally reach her? I suppose the party has returned home."
Yuwei comments as she rest her hand but,
*Crack*
"That damn fucking playboy! He better clear up the misunderstanding fast or I'll seriously wring his neck!"
"Yes, yes, but first clean this table. I pay you by the hour not by your actions."
"Sigh... I'm suppose to be a Judge of the law not some servant / bodyguard."