A constellation. The moment this indirect message popped up, my parents quickly jumped and made a fighting stance. I was confused for a second. Why are they acting like this?
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] is confused as to what is happening."
Oh, so it's not just me then. Both my parents have complicated looks on their faces while looking at the sky. Where are they looking at…
"Ooka-san, Oto-san, would you calm down and explain-"
I suddenly stopped as I felt incredible pressure around me. The space around us looked distorted. Every grass blade in the area is screaming due to the pressure. What the hell is going on?!
"Notice. The incarnation 'Emperor Ryugin Tsukuyomi' is releasing their status!"
"Notice. The incarnation 'Empress Ellen Tsukuyomi' is releasing their status!"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] is greatly surprised!"
What the- What is going on?! My body was slowly getting crushed due to the extreme pressure of their status. I have to unleash my status as well-
'Release it!'
"Notice. The incarnation 'Tomo Tsukuyomi' is releasing their status! You are barely resisting the opposing statuses."
"Notice. The Fable Fragment [Beloved Child of Frosty Rulers] is resisting the opposing statuses! You are barely resisting the opposing statuses."
Holy crap, I'm already releasing every single of my status and I'm barely resisting?! Even with this Fable Fragment?! This fragment is due to our bond as a parent and a child where the parents must care for and protect their child and not harm them and yet it is barely even resisting? This is nuts!
"Notice. The [Quasi-myth Grade Fable: The one who shattered stars] has begun its storytelling!"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] is greatly shocked at the Fable owned by the rulers of the Whittaker Empire!"
What the hell, this is too much! I'm being crushed right now! And it's not only me, it feels like the whole palace is being crushed with great force. I have to stop them. I have to stop them before-
"Ah-Ah…" The maid that was with my mother, serving her drinks, was now on the ground laying while being crushed with their status. What a lucky girl, she is surviving this?! So maids are not to be underestimated in here then. I thought they would immediately die from this but good thing she survived. Of course, not for long. If I don't stop this then she would surely die.
"Oto-san! Ooka-san! Stop! You are killing everyone!"
My words didn't reach them. They seemed to be focused on something in the sky that they can't even realize what is going on. What the hell are they looking at?!
"Notice. The incarnations 'Emperor and Empress Ryugin and Ellen Tsukuyomi' is glaring at the constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust]."
Oh, that's why! God dangit, do they have a grudge on that specific constellation or what?! The pressure is getting stronger and stronger to the point that I wouldn't be able to move if I don't do something right now. God, it seems I have to do this then.
'Tomo, don't! Whatever you are thinking right now, don't do it! It would-'
'I don't care about the backlash! I have to do it right now! I'll worry about it later!'
"Notice. The title [Dragon Slayer] is reacting violently!"
"Notice. The [History Grade Fable: Conqueror of Ice Dragons] has begun its storytelling!"
"Notice. You have activated the [Unique Skill: Gluttony]. Automatically activating the Fable Fragment [Unexpected Devourer]. You are now unleashing more status!"
"Notice. You have activated the [Unique Skill: Wrath]. Warning! Due to the accumulated energy from not activating the skill for years, you will now be receiving extreme backlash and side effects. You are now unleashing more status!"
Goddamnit! Didn't think I would be getting the backlash right now! No matter, I have to do this before they really kill everyone here. I quickly dashed towards my parents where I gathered every single strength I have in my right hand and hit both of my parents' heads where they finally noticed me.
"Turn off your statuses right now!"
They quickly realized what is going on and quickly turned their statuses off. At that exact moment, my body finally gave out as the backlash from using [Wrath] finally seeped in.
"Argh!"
My head hurts. A whole lot. My head hurts so much that I feel like I'm going to explode. To make things worse, a [Residue Surge] emerged above me and started making everything worse. Goddamnit, this hurts like hell!
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] is looking at the incarnation 'Tomo Tsukuyomi'. The constellation is currently sharing the burden."
The pain quickly got better and after a while, the pain subsided. My body hurts like hell. My head hurts like hell. Everything hurts like hell. I felt like everything is in pain. My vision turned red. My mind is getting filled with words that might make me go insane.
"Notice. The [Unique Skill: Knowledge] is activating [Mind Resistance], [Pain Resistance] and [Heresy Resistance]. The [Unique Skill: Knowledge] is unleashing its status to combat the side effects."
My mind finally return back to normal. That was a close one. Wait, what did it say? My unique skill was unleashing its status? Wait, no, that's not important right now. What's important is-
"Why the hell did you release your statuses all of the sudden?! You almost killed everyone in the palace, you idiots!"
They were silent. They didn't know what to say. I quickly became angry at them for not saying anything and blurted: "You better explain yourselves before the side effects of my skill get the better of me!"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] also demands an explanation."
"... Say, how did you manage to make contact with a constellation without us knowing? And how did you manage to attract this particular one?"
"Why are you… Nee-san was the one who sent her here to me."
They were both shocked. They seemed to be mumbling and talking about something but I can't really hear because I'm still recovering. Good thing I had natural regeneration or else I wouldn't have survived.
"How did Fuyumi manage to attract the attention of constellations without being an official incarnation?"
"I don't know. I just know that this constellation is one of her sponsors."
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] nods and agrees to the incarnation 'Tomo Tsukuyomi'."
"Hey! Why are you talking with our children?"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] says that she is having fun talking with them and they are also interesting."
They flinched at the word interesting. They quickly made complicated faces before realizing that I'm still right here. They must have bad memories regarding it, though I don't quite understand why they reacted that harshly when the constellation sent an indirect message.
"Do you have any ulterior motives behind what you are doing?"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] shakes her head violently and says she doesn't."
"How can we be sure about that?"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] says she can make an [Oath of Existence] if you would like."
'What is she talking about?! She is willing to use that?!'
'What? What is wrong with it?'
And it seems it is not only Aurelia that was confused. Even my parents seem to be confused about what's happening.
'Don't you know what an [Oath of Existence] is?'
'Yeah? It is making a vow where if you break it, the fire in your heart will kill you and something?'
'So you do know! Then why aren't you reacting like us? Don't you get it? She is willing to risk her life for you, someone who is not even an official incarnation and someone who has no sponsor either, which means this is quite disadvantageous for her to do this and yet, she is still willing to do it. Granted, it wouldn't really kill her fully since she is a constellation but it still going to cost her a lot.'
Ah, I see. So they were surprised as to why she is doing something disadvantageous and had no benefit. As much as I don't want to remember, constellations are usually thrill-seekers and always want to take advantage of everything so her doing this would be pretty weird.
"... You are willing to do that? H-How?! There is no way there isn't a catch!"
"Notice. The constellation [Angelic Lover of Lust] says that there really isn't. She urges you to ask the incarnation behind you if you want some answers."
"Tomo-chan, tell us. What happened between you two? Why is a constellation caring for you this much?"
I had a hunch on why she is doing this but I didn't really want to say it. Instead, I should say…
"I don't know. How about you answer my questions first, why did you guys act like that?"
They were silent for a while, they looked like they have nothing to say anymore. They stood up again and looked at the constellation one more time before saying: "Fine, I'll allow it."
"What?"
"I am to allow you to become an adventurer, but you will have to do what I would say, alright?"