There was silence in the room while the Divine Lord Foeni is in deep contemplation. He was indeed at a loss as he regards everything Eu has disclosed.
He can hardly believe everything she just told him.
There is a part of him who wants to consider she is making a mistake.
At the same time, he knew that he can always trust her words. There is a small chance she is wrong, after all.
How could he suspect the Lords of Nether Realm?
How can he doubt Eu?
He is feeling distraught as he continues to question himself and drown in contemplations.
"Let me ask someone to look more closely on this matter..." he said and broke his silence.
"No need. I already dispatched Di'Anon, Fugue, and Canon to Celesea. They are handling this issue as we speak." Eu discloses.
This revelation didn't shock him anymore as he had long suspected her involvements. Eu is the person who silently arranges everything to fall in their rightful places.
The Divine Lord heaves a heavy sigh to express his resignation. This young girl is always a few steps ahead of him.
There is a tinge of remorse in his heart.
He wanted to do the same for her.
He wanted to be the one who leads and protect her.
Why is he not allowed to do so?
How can she be the one doing everything for him?
He remained silent once again.
He can't help feeling dejected regarding the whole scenario.
Eu continues to outperform him even if he continues to try his best. He felt being outcasted.
He wants to wield much greater power than he already has. This malignant thought continues to consume him.
Meanwhile, Eu can feel his remorse and negativity. She doesn't want to overstep his authority, and all she is trying to do is help him achieve his goals.
It wasn't her slightest intention to make him feel useless. At a time like this, there are matters more important than doubting himself and his capabilities.
"Brother Ravi..." Eu started.
She can't help feeling grim about this scenario. There is a chilling sensation crawling in her veins as if she remembers a dream.
A terrible dream.
She clenched her chest as she feels a piercing pain. She turns away from him, hoping he will not notice her agony.
Cold beads of sweat start forming on her forehead.
'Mistress, are you okay...? Please stop overexerting yourself...' Lumina broke her silence.
'I am fine. It's just that... These are the things that need to be done...' she helplessly responded.
Ravikanth looked at her back quizzically.
What is happening?
Is she okay?
Eu took a deep breath as she fix her composure. She doesn't want him to worry him after she discloses that she is working behind his back.
The dangers she has to face for him.
She turned back at him and forced a smile.
"I only came to inform you. The following days will surely be antagonizing. I will always trust your better judgment, whatever it may be..." she said.
Despite her happy face, he can't help notice the tinge of sadness in her tone. He wanted to say something, but he restrains himself as he continues listening.
Eu's beautiful amethyst eyes have an evident, forlorn expression. He knits his brows, grits his teeth, and clenched his fist.
He doesn't know how to start.
He doesn't know what to say.
He doesn't like to see her in such a state.
He simply wants to take all her burden.
"Brother Ravi, I truly need to take my leave. I will update you again. Take care of yourself..." Eu said as she says farewell to him.
Eu wryly smiles and finally disappears. She didn't wait for him to say anything.
After all, she always knew his feelings…
Meanwhile, Ravikanth is left alone in this empty, cold room. It was already late, and he didn't expect that their discussion will take too long and turn out like that.
He hoped that she didn't bring in such dire news and the involvement of these brothers. The revelations are genuinely overwhelming.
He also wanted to tell her that, despite her resemblance with Lady Emilia, she reminds him more of this mysterious girl he met two hundred years ago.
For some bizarre reason, she disappeared without a trace. He tried to locate her, but his efforts were all in vain.
He is desperate...
Everything changed when he finally met this young and innocent girl, Eu from the Oracle Clan. She might not be her, but he continues to hold on, hoping he finally found her once again.
'Eu... Eunomia...' Ravikanth murmurs as he recalls.
This mysterious girl refuses to disclose her real name and urges him to call her another he personally chose. Something only he knew and no one else.
This way, she will always know it was he who called her. He smiles as he recalls.
She is such a strange girl, indeed.
He wanted to say a thousand words to Eu, but he always ends up lost in thought before her.
Just like those times, he is contented that she is always around.
Just like her, Eu continues to astound him every single time she is around.
Right now, it doesn't matter who Eu is.
For him, nothing else matters than to hold her close and keep her safe.
Unfortunately, he feels that he is failing her every single time instead. How can she do so much for him?
How can he continue to rely on her?
He can't help slumping down on the couch and drown on his train of thoughts. He hopes she'll let him help her out as well…
Meanwhile, Noite is feeling somewhat relieved after his conversation with Euer.
He doesn't approve of his brother's plan of mass destruction. Still, he decided to stand by him until the end.
He is his younger brother, and he doesn't like the idea of abandoning him.
'Young Master, your friend is warm and nice.'
"Yes. What do you think of him?"
'I can tell for certain he is wise and mysterious… He is also a good person.'
He nods as he smiles. He considers they will be good friends if they are in different circumstances as well.
He decided to forgo the thought and paused. He changes the subject and starts talking about something else.
"Have you found the girl I ask you to find? The one named Eu?"
'Forgive me, but she is mysterious as well. Her aura's presence is somewhat anywhere. It's hard to detect her whereabouts or who she is… She is like the wind…'
Noite listens to his report as he started to investigate the girl he saw in Inner Courts—Eu. He hopes to know more about her while he carries on with his plans.
He doesn't like disappointing his brother. He wants to support him as much as he could.
Meanwhile, the girl has piqued his interest since she resembles Lady Emilia.
He wants to understand how is it possible someone is resembling the late Lady Emilia? She is supposed to be unique.
Is she the reason why his brother is adamant of the idea he saw the late Lady Emilia?
His men are highly skilled in acquiring information and in infiltration. No one can detect them so easily. Probably, Eu's sophisticated monitoring spell was an exception.
Despite that, the information about this girl's existence continues to be elusive.
She is shrouded in mystery.
Meanwhile, on the other hand, Di'Anon, Fugue, and Canon have departed to carry on with their tasks. By now, they expected the Divine Lord knew what they are currently doing.
Fugue and Canon swore loyalty to the Divine Lord, and yet they are working for Little Eu. They shrugged as they thought they'd get disciplinary actions after this mission.
It doesn't matter how much they succeeded in the past. They will surely be reprimanded by their superior.
How can they serve two masters?
How can they betray the Divine Lord Foeni and his trust?
Then again, aren't they just improving their chances for success, allying themselves with Eu too?
She is an ally.
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Several years ago, they found themselves on the brink of death. They gravely failed and miscalculated their actions leading to such dire predicament.
They received a tip regarding the Shadows encampment only to find themselves trapped. It was too late to escape, while the Shadows surround them with their high numbers.
The Shadows' mere touch can poison them and could send them to oblivion. In fact, their whole malignant existence is contagious as well.
It can cause delusions, depression, and other things.
The twins tried their best to breakthrough the Shadows, but their numbers are just too overwhelming. They shouldn't have underestimated these creatures so lightly.
That moment, all they could do is regret.
Not long, their strength is depleted. The twins can't help to assume they have finally reached their end.
Luckily, Eu's team in on the same case. Upon witnessing their situation, they step up and help them out.
It was indeed a close call for the twins. If Eu and the others didn't arrive, they are sure to have brutally passed away from their assailants' hands.
They even imagine decapitated while these creatures brandish their heads on long poles. Just the thought sends chills to their spine.
They are genuinely grateful for their saviors that day.
Since then, they started to work and allied themselves with Eu.
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"This is a dangerous task. Are you certain?" Di'Anon asked Fugue and Canon as they walked the mountain paths of Celesea.
"Yes, indeed. That is why we decided to accompany you." Canon flatly responded.
Gathering information regarding the shadows is already dangerous. Now they plan to infiltrate and investigate their leader.
How can they let him go alone by himself?
Even if Di'Anon his highly skilled, he still needs someone to help him out.