(*A/N: Here goes 4/4 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)
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*A/N: For every 100 power stones extra chapters will be released on the last day of the month. Extra chapters that will release on 30th September = 0.
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Primis then moved and lean on the wall behind Hestia. His eyes were on Hephaestus more than Hestia. To me more precise, at her blacksmithing. The current him already knew which materials Hephaestus is using to create the Great-Sword. Different materials required different ways to handle them. You can't use the same way on steel which you used on iron. They required different heating time, different cooldown time, different environment and so on.
Combining different metals make it even more complicated. A single mistake and all the materials will be ruined. That's why you should never disturb a blacksmith when they were fully concentrated on their work. Blacksmiths were not the only one. Potioneers were the same. You shouldn't disturb them, or the result will be same. Compared to Hestia lazy form, Primis preferred to look at Hephaestus current serious expression.
DING!!
DING!!
DING!!
After looking at Hephaestus back for some time, Primis turn his attention to Hestia. He narrowed his eyes as he saw several black lines that looked like rubber bands reaching out of this world to wrap tightly around her body.
{Primis: Ophis, can you see those black lines?}
Ophis also narrowed her eyes before nodding. Only the current Primis and Ophis can saw those lines. Even 3rd Level Existence like Gods and Goddesses can't saw them.
{Primis: Do you know what these lines are?}
Ophis shakes her head in denial. Still she knew that if she wants, she can easily erase them from existence.
{Primis: They are fate lines.}
{Ophis: Fate lines?}
{Primis: Yes. Except for me, you, Sheng Ming, and Ais. Everyone is related to some kind fate. These fates lines are what they are.}
{Ophis: Mn.}
Since Primis had already told Sheng Ming to teach Ais, he also decided to teach Ophis. After all, even though she is overpowered and knew all about her abilities, her mind is still that of child. It's true with time she will mature, but he wanted to her to mature fast. As his Empress, he also wants to talk openly with her like the way he talked with Twilight.
{Primis: Let me show you something. Follow my lead.}
{Ophis: Ok.}
Primis then stretched his hand and touched one of those many fate lines which were wrapping Hestia. He touched the one which was boldest and flashiest of all. Ophis did the same. When both of their hands touched the fate line, they felt a suction force.
{Primis: Don't resist otherwise this fate line will get destroyed. Once it will be get destroyed a great tragedy will befall on her.}
{Ophis: Mn.}
Since none of them resisted, the suction force easily sucked both of their consciousness.
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In the next instant both Primis and Ophis appeared deep in a mountain of some sort. They both were flying in the air. But not even birds in the sky can see them. Why? It's not because they were hiding their presence but because they both were in Astral form. Ophis look around curiously before looking down. There she saw a village. This a rural village deep inside the mountain.
Primis: Let's see where this Fate line is taking us.
Ophis: Mn.
Since they appeared here by touching it, the Fate line was still right in front of them. Both then followed the location of this Fate line. In the way, they saw many children playing, adult watering their farms before going to sleep and so on. Primis told Ophis to ask whatever she wanted to know without holding back. At first, she didn't ask anything but then her curiosity got the best of her. She started to ask many things nonstop like what they were doing and why. What were odd things they were using and more and more.
Primis answered everything with a smile. As he answered them, more and more questions came. Seeing her such a cute side, Primis barely controlled himself to kiss her cheeks. As they were reaching the end point of the Fate line, Ophis had almost asked hundreds of questions and Primis answered all of them without exception.
After some time, they finally reached their destination. It's a house with two bedrooms, one dining room and one kitchen inside. They directly entered inside one of the bedrooms. Inside they saw someone sleeping with his blanket fallen on the ground.
It's a young teenage boy with white hair. His appearance can be compared to a rabbit. If he came in open, then he will be considered cute by many ladies. Then the boy reached out his hand around him as if looking for something. When he failed to find what he was looking for, he opened his sleepy red eyes. The boy then looked down and picked up his blanket, wrapped himself inside it before returning to his sleep again.
'Primis: Bell Cranel.'
Ophis: Her Fate Line connects to this boy.
Primis: Yes. Fate connects both Hestia and this boy.
Ophis: Oh.
Primis: Take a good like at him, you will find something interesting.
Ophis: Hmmmmm. This boy...…It's like this entire world revolves around him.
Primis: Exactly. That's because he is the hero of this world.
Ophis: Hero?
Primis: Yes. Heroes are chosen by the very will of the world to establish order. If this world is a house, then you can say he is its young master.
Ophis: That's why the entire world is trying to keep him safe.
Primis: Mn. He is still a normal human right now since his journey hasn't started yet.
Ophis: It will be soon.
Primis: Hoh. How did you know?
Ophis: Other fate lines wrapping him except the one which connects him with that woman are moving.
Primis: Bingo. You are right. So can you guess when his journey will begin.
Ophis: Hmm...…In 9 – 10 months.
Primis: Correct.
Primis then hugged Ophis and gave her kiss on her cheeks.
Primis: Now then. The Heroes chosen by the world may not have much talent, but they have a lot of potential. A lot.
Ophis: But his potential hasn't unlocked yet.
Primis: It will when he his journey will start.
CREAK!!
At this the front door of the house opened and some one came in. Primis didn't need check since he already knew who it could be.
Primis: Let's return, I want to check the Fate Line of Hephaestus too.
Ophis: Mn.
Both then touched the same fate line which connect Hestia and Bell. The suction force came and swallowed both again. Before they were completely swallowed, the door of Bell's bedroom opened. Since it's dark and they were in the process of being swallowed, the only thing Primis saw was the person's gray hair and mustache.
'Primis: Zeus.'
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They both returned to Hephaestus workshop. Seeing Primis movement, Sheng Ming and Ais voice entered his mind.
{Sheng Ming & Ais: Husband/My Lord, are you and Eldest Sister, ok?}
{Primis: What do you mean?}
{Sheng Ming: When both of stretched your hand and do a grabbing motion, both of you stopped suddenly. No matter how much we try, none of you responded. So, we were worried.}
Primis turned and look at Sheng Ming and Ais. They both had worried expression. Noticing this, a gentle expression appeared on his face. He then caressed both of their face gently before replying.
{Primis: We are fine. Sorry for making both of you worried.}
{Sheng Ming & Ais: Mn.}
Sheng Ming smiled while Ais looked down in embarrassment. Unlike Sheng Ming, she is not used to such tender care. Then he turned his attention to Hephaestus.
{Primis: We will be back in few minutes, so don't worry.}
{Sheng Ming: Mn.}
{Ais: Ok.}
Primis looked at Fate lines attached with Hephaestus. His eyes again darted towards the boldest and flashiest one. Even though it appeared lackluster compared to the one which connected Hestia and Bell. It was still the boldest of all the fate lines connected with Hephaestus.
{Primis: Ophis, you know which one I want to see, right?}
{Ophis: Yes.}
{Primis: Good. This time we will do it without touching it. And from the distance.}
{Ophis: Ok.}
Both looked attentively at the Fate line. All their attention was on it completely. Soon, the same suction force came and swallowed both of their consciousness.
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They again found themselves floating n Astral form. This time, they were still in Orario. Bellow them were rows of many houses. They didn't think much and followed the location of Fate line. They passed through a house and reached their destination.
DING!!
DING!!
DING!!
DING!!
Sound of metal hammering was sounded. The voice was not as pleasant as Hephaestus's one but still ok. They both turned their gaze at the person who was responsible for the noise.
It was a tall adult male who has short, spiky red hair and dark blue eyes. He was wearing traditional attire befitting of a blacksmith such as a bandana, t-shirt, apron, and gloves. There's also blue scarf on his neck. The person was making chest armor. Primis also knew who this person was.
'Primis: Welf Crozzo.'
Yes. He was the member of Hephaestus Familia who later joined Hestia Familia and became Bell Cranel personal Blacksmith in plot. Welf Crozzo.
'Primis: You really are Fated with Hephaetus. Just like Bell is with Hestia. But...'
Primis narrowed his eyes while looking at Welf.
'Primis: I am sorry, man. Even though you are a good, straightforward, and honest person. I don't have the slightest intention of giving Hephaestus to you.'
Then Primis gaze fall on the Fate line which are connecting both Hephaestus and Welf.
'Primis: I really wanted to destroy this line but too bad it will bring me more harm than good.'
[Indeed. In case you destroy the Fate line, tragic calamity will befall on both. Even if you can save Hephaestus from the calamity, I know you don't have any intention of saving him too.]
'Primis: You're right about that. I know how much Hephaestus care for her Familia members. If something happens to any of them, it will affect her a lot. And seeing her care, Welf who is already in love with her, will definitely confess.'
[It will be game over for you that time.]
'Primis: That's why I won't destroy this Fate line. I have another method.'
[You are going to convert it.]
'Primis: Exactly. I already know a way which will make Hephaestus fell for me. That's also another reason why I came here today. The moment Hephaestus fell for me, Welf can say goodbye to his love. That time the Fate line connected both will convert into normal Fate line. Like the other ones which are connected to Hephaestus.'
[By doing this no tragedy will befall on them.]
'Primis: No hard feeling, man. Everything is fair in love and war.'
Primis: Let's go, Ophis. I checked what I came here for.
Ophis: Ok.
Primis gave Welf one last look before concentrating on the Fate line again. And then he and Ophis both were sucked by it. At this time, Welf who was hammering at the piece of armor stopped.
Welf: Why do I suddenly feel like I am going to lose something extremely precious to me. Hmm.
Welf fell deep into his though before shaking his head.
Welf: Must be my imagination. Anyway...…
He looked at the piece of armor which will be completed soon. He smiled and nodded his head.
Welf: I need to work hard to become Divine Smith. Once I will become one, I will confess my love to Lady Hephaestus.
He then smiled as Hephaestus face appeared in his mind.
Welf: Let's complete this piece of armor first. I still have a lot of time to become Divine Smith.