Lumas was standing on a patch of scorched ground overlooking the vast crater that was once the Bareen Kingdom's Capital, Behind him was a veritable wave of people. All of whom where unconscious, these people were all what Yggy would describe as 'Not so vile insects' anyone that wasn't dubbed this description was left behind, Yggy took care of extracting all the fairly innocent how she did it was unknown to both Lumas and Ais but Ais was grateful, this meant one less thing weighing in Lumas' mind
As the duo looked over the crater they had differing thoughts, Lumas' thoughts drifted towards how he was almost able to manifest 'Ninth Form: Cruel Sun' but this was just a imitation using spell work to fill the gaps in his control, 'Chaotic Sun' was hypothetically speaking more powerful then his Ninth Form however 'Chaotic Sun' was impure formed from a mixture of different elements while 'Ninth Form: Cruel Sun' is made up of pure concentrated sunlight, this manifestation creates a true sun something that is unparalleled in terms of intensity but is completely focused, If 'Choatic Sun' was a nuke. 'Ninth Form: Cruel Sun' would be a needle dropped from the edge of the world's gravitational pull…
The difference between the two was too far for most to comprehend, anyways… Lumas' mind was starting farther and farther from his normal thought process, he didn't even think of the people that died, they were as good as dust floating in the wind… killing people of the races wasn't something Lumas was accustomed to but yet he felt no guilt, no emotions towards it… Sadly this didn't absolve the loss he felt in his heart
Ais looked up at Lumas, a glint passed through her eyes as if to strengthen her will, planting a kiss on his cheek she softly spoke, her voice was as soft as a feather as it entered Lumas' ear "Let's return darling"
Lumas gave a short nod before he turned around walking towards the sea of trees bent back from the air pressure caused by the explosion, Ais not a step behind him
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Sebas let out a pained groan as he unsteadily sat up, everything seemed to be spinning around him and his memory was slightly fogged, gripping his head as a light headache surfaced he fell back into the comfort of the pillow trying to understand what happened
Riveria was following Soreen, who had an awkward expression which somehow only accentuated(?) her beauty "Mother, what's going on? You never kept things from me so what changed?! How can you expect me to lead these people if you don't live up as an example?"
Soreen halted her steps, taking a glance at Riveria only to divert her whole attention to her daughter as she released a pent up sigh "I was planning to use Lumas as a way to gain benefits, first by taking hold of the Bareen Kingdoms lands then raising my status… However I now realize how shortsighted I was, the Forest wouldn't be able to survive his wrath if I ever managed to incur it…"
Riveria took a step back and watched Soreen, this wasn't the woman who raised her… Seeing Riveria like this Soreen softly spoke "Everyone has skeletons in their closet, it's just a matter of how well they hide it…"
Soreen then looked up into the sky, taking in the memorizing sight of the sky piercing branches, everything had changed so suddenly, the elven race was on a steep decline but somehow, someway all that had been left in the past, the fertility of the elves who stay in the forest had skyrocketed, there had been more babies born since Yggdrasil had returned then the previous 10 years… While most countries would be stressed to supply enough commodities to the vast increase of population the Forest of Alf welcomed it, it had no shortage of necessities
As the duo were talking an elven woman dressed as a maid came sprinting down the hall nearly tripping as she skidded to a stop as she attempted to catch her breath "La-Lady Riveria… Sebas has awoken"
Riveria froze momentarily before both Soreen and the maid lost visual of her, only a displacement of dust signified her presence(?)
As the door flew open Sebas instantly put up his guard; albeit a pathetic one thanks to his internal injuries but as he processed Riveria's figure his heart began to thump loudly as tears came to his eyes, catching Riveria's figure he held her close… neither said a word, they simply enjoyed each other's presence
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Lumas paused as he heard movement all around him, the veil of trees blocked his sight stopping him from seeing whoever or whatever was slowly surrounding them, as sparks lit up around his body Ais was covered in a gale of vicious wind, from the shadow of a tree a humanoid figure clad in black stepped out, Lumas brought his finger up scorching flames polling around the tip
The figure hurriedly took off his mask revealing his pointed ears and fair complexion as he spoke "Lord Lumas, Soreen sent us to escort you back-" he didn't even get to finish as the duo canceled their magic and continued walking as if he didn't exist, the man paid it no mind as he put on his mask seemingly blending into the Forest stealthy following the duo