(*A/N: Here goes 2/4 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 each month. Extra chapters that will release on 30th November = 2.
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Primis continued walking towards his destination. His destination is on Far-west of Orario. Complete opposite of "Raven Sight" which stood on the North-East of Orario. During the whole time, not only Ophis, Sheng Ming, and Ais were silent but also almost all the streets were silent.
Ais: It's been a long time since I saw such scene.
Primis: Last time was also due to Evilus, isn't it?
Ais: Yes. Although, this time it's worse.
Sheng Ming: How so?
Ais: During the dark period even though people hid in their houses out of fear, there were still Adventurers roaming around the streets to look for Evilus. Because of that even if people were afraid, they still had an assurance that Adventurers will protect them if they get attacked. Yet now...
Sheng Ming: I see. The Adventurers who still want to stay in Orario are all in dungeon. Whereas others have mostly left.
Ais: Yes.
Primis: Scars that left on the hearts of people during the dark period haven't been healed yet. On top of that, even if last time Adventurers were able to defeat Evilus, it was not without a cost.
Ais became silent hearing this. She can't deny that. Many civilians and adventurers died during Dark period. And the situation became even worse 5 years ago. That time in order to go into hiding, the executives of Evilus incited Olivas to cause a big event which now came to be known as the 'Nightmare of the 27th Floor'.
The incident consisted of a Pass Parade of enormous proportions to kill a great number of adventurers who had been lured into the 27th Floor. At that time, even though Finn managed to deduce it was a trap, it was still too late to save those Adventurers by then. Hence, Evilus plan worked. That time, almost 90% of Level 4, 5, and 6 Adventurers died.
Think about it. Those Adventurers protected these people during Dark Period. And now that they were gone. Its obvious people won't feel that much save now.
Ais: Orario wasn't as weak as it is now. Even when the era of Zeus and Hera Familia came to end, there were still many High-level Adventurers presented in Orario. At that time, almost all the High-level Familia's had at least 10 or above Level 5 Adventurers. They even had four or five Level 6 Adventurers. Level 5 and Level 6 Adventurers were not that rare that time.
Primis: ...…
Sheng Ming: ...…
'Primis: According to the plot, in the entire Orario only Freya and Loki Familia had Level 6 and Level 7 Adventurers. Even the Hephaestus, Ganesha, and Ishtar Familia only had Level 5 Adventurers. Not a single Level 6 Adventurer.'
[Hephaestus Familia may be one of the strongest Familia, though it still falls short compared to Ganesha and Ishtar Familia.]
'Primis: True. Out of the three, Ganesha Familia being the strongest since it still has eleven Level 5 Adventurers. Then came Ishtar Familia. Even though Ishtar Familia only had a single Level 5 Adventurer Phryne Jamil, but it still stood higher than Hephaestus Familia which is a Blacksmith Familia.'
[Yup. Nevertheless, just like you said, it "was". Not anymore.]
'Primis: ...…'
Ais: But all those High-level Adventurers died during Dark Period.
Sheng Ming: It explains why people are so afraid. They no longer feel save. Hence, they prefer to leave.
Ais: ...…Mn.
Primis: Let them be. The scars in the heart take a lot of time to heal. Mere 4 years are not enough.
Sheng Ming: 4 years?
Primis: Yes. All those High-level Adventurers died 5 years ago but it still wasn't the end of Evilus that time. It was destroyed One year later.
Ais opened her eyes wide hearing this. Just like Primis said 'Nightmare of the 27th Floor' happened 5 years ago. However, that was not the end of Organization. Although when they realized that it was too late to save the Adventurers on 27th Floor, they still succeeding in attacking Evilus main base. Nevertheless, some of Evilus still successfully hid at that time. Other Familia's tried to find them but failed.
And then one year later, they received the news of Evilus hiding. Yet by the time they reached the location, it was already over. Some destroyed those by then. Many tried to find who did this but failed.
Ais: M-My Lord, how do you know that? And by your tone, it appears that you already know who did it.
Primis: Yes, I do.
Ais: Who?
Primis shook his head and didn't reply.
{Ophis: Was it that Elf you hugged in bathroom few minutes ago?}
{Primis: Hoh. How did you know, Ophis?}
{Ophis: When you said the word Evilus there, out of everyone she had the biggest reaction.}
{Primis: I see. You're right.}
[She is not the only one. Even Sheng Ming might have guessed somehow with your words.]
'Primis: Yes. Sheng Ming also realized that it was Ryuu who destroyed Evilus one year ago. It's just that I was a little surprised that Ophis remembered Ryuu's reaction. Normally, she didn't give much thought about other people.'
[Hmm. That's true. If she wants to do or curious about something, she will directly ask you. She never cared about other people business. Unless you told her to do so.]
'Primis: Well, I don't hate this change in her.'
Seeing Primis was not responding, Ais became slightly dejected. Now she is Primis sword and guard. Yet, Primis was not telling her everything. She then took a deep sigh and didn't say anything. Sheng Ming as if knew about Ais's thoughts put a gentle smile on her face before speaking to her.
Sheng Ming: Little Sister, there must be some reason why Husband is not telling you about it. Or he might be thinking that this information is no use to you. So, don't feel dejected. As his very first sword and guard, in future he will definitely tell you 90% of things he will be doing. Therefore, don't worry about it.
Sheng Ming words really raised Ais's spirit again. Stars appeared in her eyes as she raised her head.
'Ais: Yes. How could I forget that? I am Lord's very first sword and guard. In future, even if more there will be more swords, I will remain at the very top. Lord will definitely put more trust on me than others. I shouldn't feel dejected if Lord didn't tell me somethings.'
Ais put her hand on the hilt of azure "Lambent Light" which was still in its scabbard and determination filled her eyes. During the whole time, Primis who was walking in front while also keeping an eye on them, raised the corner of his lips.
'Primis: Sheng Ming really is the best Big Sister figure for Ais and those who will come later.'
[Can't agree more.]
'Primis: As for Ais, yes. Sheng Ming is completely right. As my very first sword and guard, AIs will the first person who I will turn to when need arise compared to those who will come later. So, I hope you won't disappoint me in future. My Sword Princess.'
Then they kept on walking towards their location in silence. After walking for some more, Primis saw something in his inner range.
'Primis: Hmm...Them. Huh. Things are really moving just like in plot.'
Primis then continued walking. Soon, he reached his location. He looked at the shop in front. The shop appeared old but still stood strong. It was a medicinal shop which treats the injured and sell portions. The name of the shop was "Blue Pharmacy". In front of the door of "Blue Pharmacy" stood two people. They were two beautiful young women who were talking among themselves.
One of them had medium length red hairs and sharp light-yellow eyes. She excluded a strong aura, and her voice was strong and cutting as she talked with other women. Other woman had long waist-length blue hair and light-green colored eyes. Compared to other woman, she had timid personality and was acting very nervously. You can say she was just like Haruhime before her change a month ago.
'Primis: Daphne Lauros and Cassandra Ilion.'
[Former members of Apollo Familia who later joined Miach Familia. Huh. Since they are standing outside "Blue Pharmacy", this means they will be joining Miach Familia soon.]
'Primis: It's just like in plot.'
[Yes.]
Then Primis approached them. Red hair woman or Daphne Lauros was currently talking with blue-haired woman or Cassandra Ilion. It appeared that it was Cassandra who led Daphne here.
Daphne: Cassandra, are you really sure this is the place?
Cassandra: Y-Yes. We should j-join this Familia. It will be b-beneficial for us.
Daphne: That's what you see in your visions, or I say dreams.
Cassandra: Y-Yes.
Daphne: Cassandra, you know that I never believed those dreams of yours. And now I am even more sure that they are fake. I have already done some investigation before coming here. This Familia might used to be middle ranking Familia but now it only has a single member along with its God. On top of that, this Familia incurred a large debt from Dian Cecht Familia. It's a very poor Familia. Instead of bringing us benefits, it will bring us lose.
Cassandra: B-But according to m-my vision, i-its really beneficial to u-us.
Daphne: Sorry, just like I said I don't believe those dreams of yours. Hence, I have no intention of joining this Familia. And I won't let you join it either.
Cassandra: B-But----
Daphne: No but. We are leaving.
In the end, Cassandra just lowered her head in dejection. Cassandra always displayed a submissive attitude and tended to obey Daphne's orders even if she disagrees. And that's what she did even now. Just when Daphne grabbed Cassandra who was still looking down and turned around to leave, she saw someone behind.
And she saw who that person was she stopped, and her face became pale. Daphne gulped unconsciously and her body started shivering. Cassandra sensed Daphne odd behavior and also looked up. First, she fell into trance seeing the Heavenly Handsome face. But then she realized who he was, and her face also became pale, and her body started shivering just like Daphne.
After Primis act yesterday, he was no longer the most hated existence but the most revered existence in all Orario. All Adventurers looked up to him now. But they both are still scared seeing him. Why? Because Primis not only killed Apollo but also almost killed Hyakinthos Clio and Lissos yesterday. Now they both had went into hiding. As for the rest of Apollo Familia, of course it got dissolved.
Since Apollo was no longer in his lower world, all the blessing he gave to his members was also gone. As a result, all of them were looking for a Familia to join. Currently, Daphne Lauros and Cassandra Ilion were only praying that Primis won't recognize them as the former members of Apollo Familia. However, it went all to the drain when they heard Primis next words.
Primis: Daphne Lauros and Cassandra Ilion. Former members of Apollo Familia.
Daphne: ......
Cassandra: ...…
Both their bodies trembled violently when Primis accurately mention their history.
'Daphne & Cassandra: It's over for us.'
That's the only thought that appeared in their mind. Primis saw through their thoughts and opened his mouth.
Primis: You both don't need to be so tense. If I really want to kill you both, I would have done that already.
Understanding Primis words, they both took a sigh of relief. They also agreed with his statement. Because of that their hearts relaxed somewhat but they were still slightly tense. Primis ignored Daphne for now and turned to Cassandra. Seeing Primis gaze, Cassandra became even more tense. But Primis next words almost made her forgot that she was still behaving tense a second ago.
Primis: You don't have much time left to live.