"Blasphemy! "The sound of a fist hitting the stone table echoed as the man who was screaming about the capture of an entire Kingdom sized army was captured virtually over night. "There is no such thing as 'Omega'. I can't believe what I am hearing, King Dormious!? What herbs have you been taking?! "
"Calm yourself... "
[King Dormious of the Fourth Border Kingdom]
"You must not believe the reports so thoroughly. "
"You call yourself a King and yet, the truth is here in these battle reports! Look, look! They clearly are filled with such ridiculous accounts! "
"That may be so, but fear not. No King or foreign power has ever set foot into our land, let alone successfully penetrated our great walls that stand at the border-"
Cough in a surprise explosion, I dropped down with my sword at hand and my shield in the other.
"Who goes there?! "Standing firm while emerging from the smoke, Lady Evabel stood while holding her stainless steel armor. "Who are you?! Identify yourself!? "
"I am Lady Evabel of Count Striza from the Northern Kingdom! I have come seeking the Kings' heads for attacking our land. Who are you, identify thyself' and face justice! "Cough in absolute rage, both nings foolishly sought to take me down by summoning their guards. "You may run, cowards! But mark my words, when I catch you, I will not hesitate to fatally hurt you as my prisoners! "
"Enough standing, kill her! "As swarms of guards rushed towards me, I closed my eyes while easing my breathing.
Sharply feeling the touch near my hair, I snapped into motion while opening my eyes and finding myself at the end of the hall.
"Lay down brave warriors... Rest now so you may never have to fight again. "As Evabel continued to walk, more than a dozen soldiers froze in place abruptly collapsed as their bodies gave in to the fatal wounds Eva's sword had inflicted.
Pushing towards several guards, the result of sending out their entire military force seemed to work in Eva's favor as she soon caught up to the two fleeing Kings that had joined forces in order to invade her beloved Kingdom.
"Wait-wait! Please, I'll give you anything, please don't kill us! "Standing firm in front of the horse stables, the two kings staggered backwards as Eva walked with a bloodstained armor frame and sword. "It's Vairo?! I can give you a fortune!? Yes!? "
"No amount of currency will appease my outrage at you two fools! Drop to your knees or I shall make you unable to walk ever again-"Rmeaning composed even after the small force that she was ordered to take in the capture of the two Kings by her Queen's decree, Evabel could not wait and rushed ahead at the castle wall.
"Lady Evabel! Please, let us handle things from here-"As Evabel was met by a young woman soldier, her sudden shock at Lady Evabel's bloodstained appearance spooked her to her very core.
"Will you give me a reason to escape, to run or fight back, I shall personally see to it that you suffer right before you die... I swear to you upon my mother's grave, you will be judged by her Royal Highness. "Slowly lowering her shining sword stained with blood, Evabel turned around as her cape fluttered in the wind.
Marching back thought the small invading force of hundreds, the small army gave way for Lady Evabel to pass through. Seeing her that day, many soldiers present gave her an unimaginable gift of adoration and fear.
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"Agh... Easy, I'm still a King you know! "Having been forced to their knees before the Queen took her seat at her throne, Evabel stood firm between both defeated Kings. "Mind you I am not good with hard labor, I tire easily so putting me to work won't be of any benefit-"
"Silence! "As Evabel stood firm while two other soldiers silenced the two men, the echo for a grand door opening caught the attention of everyone present.
["Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty Avina Of The Northern Territory! "]
Seeing the left side, there waloe doubt a radiant, tall and gorgeous middle aged woman with skin as fair as white snow and a dress as lively as flowing water.
Taking her seat at her grand throne, she perked up in her seat while crossing her legs and setting her arms over her knee. Taking a long hard look at both men, she inhaled while pondering her thoughts until finally, her mouth opened.
"You two Kings were sure to demolish my Kingdom for your own benefit. Instead dog negotiating like we Royals are supposed to do, you two took it upon yourself to start a revolution to upset that, very fragile balance of things in this world.
Of course, you failed. My goodness you failed so hard. Don't get me wrong, you 'should' have conquered this land by now. You 'could' have been living as the Kings you are yet... Here 'we' are. Insane is it not? "
"Tell me, Wicked Sorceress! What dark magic did you use to stop our armies and caoturenall our men over night!? "Desperate and filled with confusion, the Queen only responded with;
"I have no clue. Honest. As I stated earlier you two 'should' have conquered this land. "
"Then what is it that went wrong!? Where in our plans have we failed so miserably!? "Losing his reasoning, one king snapped and was dragged out as the other remained behind.
"Aah, This is how it all end, huh. "Nodding while on his knees, the lone King dropped his head as he accepted his fate. "My only regret in life... If any, was the day I signed my name and trade my soul for power. Your Highness, I have no right to make demands but I hope you shall grant this one instead. "
Snapping her sword at his neck, Evabel was outraged by the sheer foolishness of the King to ask for demands at the Queen's presence.
"Enough! "Stopping Evabel in seconds, the light reflecting off her blade only shone onto the grand hall. "You may speak of your demand and I shall listen. But do jot be so foolish as to expect I shall grant without anything in return. "
A moment turned into a heavy minute as the king mentally prepared himself before he spoke.
"You Highness, first I must ask... What shall become of my people and second, I ask-no... I beg of you to let them live as citizens rather than slaves. "
Gritting her teeth, Eva was on the brink of snapping the Kings neck as he spoke in such an undignified manner.
"Royal Knight Evabel Munica', I hereby release you of duty. Please wait outside for me to call on you after I finish here. "Lifting up her gaze for a split second, her hair covered her eyes as she suddenly moved without thought and obeyed the order.
As Eva left the room, the Queen then spoke to the King.
"You are aware what it means to be captured by another Kingdom. You know this and you also know your death is guaranteed. Are you not going to start acting as a King before or after your death as I know full well what will happen should the Southern King be killed in a foreign land. "
"You... Ugh, you are indeed fit to rule your Kingdom, your Highness. You knew what I was hinting towards and you see right through me. Impressive to say the least. "As the King dropped his head, the queen couldn't bare to look at him as he was once a close friend of hers bacon before she received the title of Queen.
"So, where does that leave us now... Dormious? "Hiding his eyes from her, it was sharp and heavy the cross he now held as he had planned to execute her during the raid. "Out of courtesy to your own citizens, I shall return you back to your kingdom unharmed. Any and or all attempts to seize this land are void and you will spend the rest of your life and figure generations serving under our Kingdoms rule. Understand? "
Sharply raising his shocked gaze, The Queens teary eyes fled from her as she looked away while continuing.
"I will return your army as well as your counterpart's for I am not a cruel Queen. I shall present him with the same chick I presented you. Should you break or follow it is entirely up to you. However know this-"
"I am aware! Your Highness... I have seen the reports of surviving soldiers about a great and powerful warrior that stopped our armies in their tracks. Had we known you possessed such a talented being in your ranks, I never would have agreed to a temporary truce with another kingdom to attack your land. "
"So yoy know of him already? Good, that saved me the trouble of tell you. "
"Your Highness, if I may be so bold-"Snapping at him abruptly, the Queen spoke.
"You may not! "At the edge of her throne, the Queen composed herself as she explained. "Whatever 'he' is, I am sure if our positions were reversed, you would like time know if I was planning an attack in retaliation on your kingdoms. To answer, no. "
"I see. Then, is... 'He'... Still here in your Kingdom? "Frightened as he gulped in haste, the Queen only lowered her eyes and smiled.
"I take it you will see yourself to our stables... A carriage will be waiting to take you back to your own country. Although, I must apologize for my Knight's actions against your men. I heard she... 'Rushed' to get to you. "
"Aah... I'm certain I can give those brave men's families a favorable commission and burial rites... If I am free to go, good day, Your Highness. "As the man left, the Queen watched as he left while whispering into one of her attendants ears.
Minutes later, Lady Evabel came in and kneeled down before the Queen. At the same time, the Queen stood up and walked down towards her and raised her gaze.
"Eva... Seriously, how many times must I remind you that we are sisters and you need not out on such a grumpy expression. "Talking almost casually, Eva stood as she net the Queens gaze and apologized for her behavior earlier. "Ugh... Seriously Eva, when are you going to accept me as your sister rather than your Queen, hmm? "
"I will serve her Highness to the best of my abilities. I have faith Father put you in charge during his dying breaths for a reason. I have absolute faith in your leadership, your Highness. "Kneeling down once more, though they were siblings, their father, the previous King passed away several years before and left Avian to bare the Crown... Or so said Avian who was with him when he died.
"Very well, as your Queen. I wish to know where the man responsible for saving the Kingdom is currently being held? "Apologize first and foremost, Avian was shocked by the sudden and rapid response from Eva. "W-Why won't you tell... Am I not your Queen? "
"That's precisely why I I'll not risk you meeting him. He single handedly defeated an army of thousands in the blink of an eye. His power and magic are unfathomable and unheard of anywhere in our history. I assure you, whoever he may be and his intentions, I refuse to threaten the Queen's life by having him anywhere near your Highness. Should you punish me so, I will gladly hand myself over and be sentenced, however I will not tell you his location. "
Shocked above all else, Avina could understand Eva's logic and left it at that for the most part. Soon after their conversation, Evabel left as Avina held her dress with a slight hint of jealousy in her eyes.
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Splashing chilling ice cold water onto Shiro's face, Shiro shot up while pointing out his entire body was in pain.
"Ruse and Shine, Hero of the Northern Isle... Lady Evabel wishes to have a word. "Meeting the face of a man dressed in old clothes, he stood back from the room door as Lady Eva entered the room.
"Oh, hey. What's going-"Caught off guard by the sudden hug Lady Eva have him, Shiro was baffled by the situation as he was no longer in his cell but rather, a comfy room with a great view of the Kingdom.
"I thought you would never wake again when I saw you pass out. Listen, Shiro... On behalf of the Kingdom and her Highness, 'thank you, thank you' for saving our home. "As years swelled up in her eyes, Shiro was more frightened by what kind if person was sitting at the edge of his bed as it was not the same Lady Evabel that he knew before.
"Uh... Did something happen while I was out? "Asking honestly, Eva told him of what he did and Shiro could not recall anything past being Locked up in a cell. "Did that really happen, the Kingdom was invaded? "
"Y-Yes... You don't remember? You pretty much did the impossible and saved the Kingdom with your powerful magic. How is it you don't remember? "Trying to remember, Shiro touched this head as flashes of a woman's red and beautiful smile continued appearing in his mind.
"Sorry, I think I might need to... To rest for a bit. My mind is in a bit of a blur-"Suddenly, as if out of response to something massive entering the kingdom gates, Shiro turned and held a clear gaze. "Oh, crap! They found me?! "
"What, who found you, Shiro. We are completely hidden-"Grabbing into Eva's shoulders, Shiro's face looked pained and more anxious than ever before. "Shiro, please, talk to me! Who found you?! Is the Kingdom in danger?! "
Snapping up on his feet, Shiro looked for his school clothes and asked Eva where they were.
"Uh... They were burned up when we got to you. They are gone. "Without wasting time, Shiro left the town home and as he opened the front door while throwing on a thin coat, as he opened the door, a beautiful girl with piercing red colored eyes and a stunning figure stood with an adoring smile.
Shitting the door abruptly, Shiro turned and gulped as he didn't want to deal with 'her' at the moment or ever again. Rushing to the rooftop, Shiro climbed out through the window and as he climbed onto the rooftop, he met another familiar face with bright green eyes staring at him like a hungry starved wolf.
As Lady Evabel walked to the top floor of the townhouse, an explosion ensued as she took cover and watched as Shiro's shreeks for help terrified even her after seeing what he did a week before.
Suddenly, as Eva crouched either a sword at hand from a nearby decorative frame, the smoke soon cleared and on the bed, was Shiro being sandwiched by two beautiful women of opposite yet, equally talented girls from dangerous races.
"Shiro!? "Standing at the edge of the bed, Eva looked into Shiro with glaring eyes as he was helpless to move.
~•~•~•~•~•~
After talking about his life story, Shiro and Eva sat opposite from one another as Shiro remained helpless to the two girls.
"So, why have you not told them to leave you alone? "
"Well, I suspect that they must be under some kind of spell. I don't know why or how, I just know they weren't like this when I first met them... Which was after they tried to kill me, I think. "
"Okay, and this happened... This last month? "
"Yes. Yeah, I believe so. "Pondering as Eva understood the situation, she then went on to ask where the thrift swords woman went. "Uh... I actually do not know. I sort of woke up in some tube thing and left the castle up on the hill over there. "
"The Queen's Castle?! You escaped from there? "
"Uh, yeah. Yeah, oh! And it's also where I met the little girl-"Snapping his gaze away rim Eva and towards herself, the demon girl asked where that child was. "Why? "
"Awe, she actually found you! "Turning towards the leaf girl, Shiro was confused until they then cleared everything up. "Listen Shiro, that little girl, is the result of our cultivation with you after we caught you the second time. "
"Say what? "
"That little girl was a blessing given to us through your life force... Her name is Thiana. She is our child. "Shuddering while meeting the leaf girls bright green eyes, Shiro seemed flustered as he didn't follow the situation.
"Shiro, when that 'traitor' took you from us, we were heartbroken... Yet, despite that, we both felt the magic you had left behind in us both. It was torture not being with you yet, despite it all, me and Hevuna both used the residual magic you left within us and gave birth to a small child equal to her father. "
"Please... Before you continue. Let me go-"
"No! /No! "Tightly holding him as he was bring choked from both sides, Shiro sat idle as Eva was astonished by the incredible amount of power the two girl were giving off and yet, Shiro could handle it all with his bare skin.
"We suddenly lost sight of her during out visit in that last town. We understood she felt a change in your magic and it spiked long enough for her to track you down. Right? "Recalling the small little girl who showed up when he left the tube, Shiro gulped anxiously as he claimed he didn't do anything with anyone to have a child.
"No, but you did Shiro. "
"Okay, say the freaking what?! "
"It was your magic that fueled her life. She was born off your magic and as powerful as you are growing, she is growing as well. I suspect she would be about twelve years old by now from seven about a week ago. "
Recalling the time Shiro spent in the forest within the city, his heart sunk as he recalled the little girl's sudden growth.
"Uh... No. Nope. I don't have a kid, I didn't do anything to have a kid. I'm just going to go-"From the corner of his eye, a familiar set of eyes looked directly at him as Eva turned and stepped out of the way.
"See... She has my and her magic properties as well as yours. "As Shiro stared at the grown little girl already in her teenage years, Shiro could not breath until he blinked and found himself in a familiar dimension as before.
"Master Shiro... "Turning to a beautiful woman appear and disappear all around him, Shiro then met face-to-face with a woman as he then suddenly remembered all that he did. "What troubles you so that you subconsciously retreated into my realm? Is it her, or her... Oh, this one... Aah, she carries all three of your scents?! Master, who is this child? "
"She... She's... it can't... Me a father? "Struck with confusion, Shiro effortlessly stood up and freed himself as he walked diver to the little girl. "Can she really... Miss, is anything like this possible? "
"If there were traces of your residual energy within those two girls, then yes. It is entirely possible that your energy gave life. In fact, I am almost certain this one is a result of the live those two share for you. "
"Wait, wait a moment. That can't be, they are under some spell or-or curse right? "
"Well in some worlds, that may be possible... However, this world works differently. I am afraid those two genuinely love you, Master. I'm afraid that due to their intense feelings and your magic to make anything come into fruition, did indeed give birth to this young child... "
Staggering to his knees, Shiro was overwhelmed by the sudden shock of the situation that he lost control of his tears and hugged the little girl. As he slipped back into the real world, everyone took cover as a violent wave of air engulfed the room for a split second.
Seeing Shiro with the little girl, it was clear for the two girls that Shiro's power had only grown even stronger. Nodding towards one another, they then proceeded to standing directly behind him and confirmed their gazes as they injected Shiro with a dark substance.
As Shiro fell, he soon became unconscious as the two girls and Eva remained at odds.
"What are you doing?! "Standing, vines soon bound Eva to the wall as the demon girl took Shiro. Turning to explain their actions, the demon girl spoke.
"You felt it right now... The wind? That is a form if ancient magic more dangerous than you can possibly imagine... I was not certain at first, however. Meeting him again just confirmed my suspicions. He is evolving into a Dark King. "
A bright and terrifying expression fell over Eva as she struggled and then spoke.
"That's impossible. That is just an old story parents tell their kids from a forgotten world. "
"I can assure you, it's nothing but the truth... He is the next Dark King which means that his enemies will he coming to this world seeking to destroy all life. The only one reasonably powerful enough to stand in their way is Shiro. My Clan and Her's have been taught on what should be done. Though, it may be that it won't be enough. Take care, it seemed like Shiro really liked you. "
Leaving, Eva was forced to wait for several minutes until finally breaking free as the vines eventually dried. By then, Eva was at a loss of where they took him.
Shaking her head and frustrated, Eva wasn't going to give up easily on Shiro.
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