[ Location: Realm of Sanctuary ]
[ Kent Family's New Residence, Underground Basement. ]
* Little Raquel cries. *
" It's okay, little Raquel... " Grandma Rory tries to calm her, hoping her soothing voice would make her stop worrying.
But Raquel, being the fearful little girl she is, can only cry while hearing the loud noise of destruction despite being in the most protective place, for now.
"( She's just a little girl after all... )" Grandma Rory says while patting Raquel's hair.
"( Little Raquel shouldn't experience things like this,despite this very chaos must be done. )"
"( As it was prophesized. )"
" At times like this, I wonder where Zack goes. " Grandma Rory says.
" Mr. Zack...? " Raquel asks her which makes Grandma Rory smiles.
" Yes..., Mr. Zack usually saves me at times like this, Little Raquel. "
" Even before your uncle Ragna was born, he was the one who helped Grandma here survive the trials of her life. "
" Starting from that time. "
The scene turns into an unknown time, in an unknown underground place.
A little girl cries, and alongside countless others covered in black and white robes, they are all there, having their hands put on top of a 'White Orb'* for some kind of test, forced by some elders in that place who cover their face and body with a black and white robe clothing as well.
[ Sanctus Sorores' Sanctorum ]
" Please stop...! " said the girls as their eyes glowed, but suddenly, many of them had their eyes exploded, unable to withstand the Orb's power over them.
" Aaaaaaahhhh..., aaaa... " Suddenly, one of the girls succeeded.
" We've got a successful one... " said one of the elders.
" Out of all the breeding prospects we tested, it seems this one showed some good potential. "
" State your given name, Initiate. " said the Elder as the girl stated her given name.
" Ro... Rorianna... " said the girl.
" Rorianna 'Ragna' Reina..., from the Kent Family. " the girl states her name, making the elder women who saw her murmur.
" No wonder... "
" She's from that family... "
" If that's the case..., we should tell the 'Matron Supreme' about this... "
" For Rorianna 'Ragna' Reina Kent here is one of the most potential prospects we have right now. "
Times passed after the Test, and the young girl Rorianna who was already grown as a late teenager was locked inside her room by the elders with her body being wounded, despite the situation, instead of asking them the reason why, young Rorianna decided to pray.
" O Heavenly Prince..., this is your humble servant, Rory... " she started with tears, she prayed in her room, filled with her Religious ornaments and pictures, some of the pictures were the pictures of the Creator's Angels, Divine beings who followed the Creator, his Divine Soldiers, the one Rory's Sisterhood and Religion believed as their guardian, sent by the Creator to guard them.
" Today, the Sisterhood told me to prepare as they will use my body to... "
" Prepare the way..., like those before me. "
" This servant knows..., the Sisterhood may taking things too far... "
" But this is the only way we know..., as we wait for 'The One' to come..., your 'Sanct Avataris'! " she cries as young Rory then remembers the reason she was wounded.
For she was assigned by the 'Matron Supreme', to be given into a god with the power of thunderbolts, for his visit declares the Matron to bring one of her new initiates of the Sisterhood.
Thus, Rory was chosen, for some reason unknown. As she is chosen, they immediately bring her before the god as the god takes time with her, using her for his desires before leaving her with a wounded body, unable to withstand his Divine might.
" Rejoice, little girl... " said the god before leaving Rory.
" Perhaps with my help, your 'Sanct Avataris' will come, kukuku... " he smirks and chuckles, leaving the wounded Rory crying.
The scene returns to Rory's prayer as Rory prays and screams from within her heart.
" O Great Creator..., Heavenly Prince..., this servant couldn't take it anymore! "
" Please come forth! Save us from being used by those defiled gods even further! "
" Send in the One! " as Rory screams, she suddenly feels bright, she sees the window emitting light, seeing the light enter her room, glows even further as the light illuminates the whole room.
" I've wandered from time and space... "
" Doing my duties for my betrayed Great Master, as well as his successor... "
" Once witnessing the signs with mine's eye, using it to search the truth of their will among the times' past and came. "
" Alongside my remaining brethren, we searched and searched for the person, who will help us bring forth the very Being that will do their will. "
" To right the wrongs of the gods and bring forth justice as you and those who believe pray, no matter if it fails countless times. " said the coming light, making Rory curious as she tried to approach it.
" I have found you..., again... " said the mysterious light looking at Rory.
" In different circumstances yet again, but that is no matter... "
" Aaaa... aaa... " Rory stutters as she hears it.
" Do not falter, Rorianna from the Kent family, I bring great news... "
" One with hope and grace as I come to tell you that the Creator and Heavenly Prince haven't abandoned you yet. "
" Just like the faithful ones before you, you have been promised, and the promise will be fulfilled. "
" For their bloodline will be given the Being chosen to fulfill that promise, to you and your family. "
" He will come and once he comes, never again you will be forced to suffer, no longer you will stoop even lower. "
" But, you and the other faithful will be raised by the Chosen Being, he will arise you... "
" The 'Sanct Avataris'... " The light glows even further as the light turns into a shining human man with glowing wings, presenting himself gracefully in front of Rory who sees it in awe, she trembles, slowly bowing before the being.
" Great Angel! " Rory utters it as she bows, as her mind thinks a lot, it suddenly reminds her of a creature that her Sisterhood and her Religion believed. The primary servants of their lord, the Angels.
" You need not bow to me, " the angel said before Rory, calming her as his glow calmed her.
" But I have witnessed your Great Form, Great One... "
" This..., servant- " Ro
" Rise, Rory... " the Angel tells her.
" No need to fear, for the one who should be honored is me, Just like I said before... " said the Angel as he kneeled before Rory, shocking her.
" From you, will be given the 'Sanct Avataris'... " said the Angel to Rory.
" Me...? "
" But..., I'm just a humble servant..., I'm- "
" Rory, you are more than you know... "
" From this day, as I helped you by your side... "
" I will guide you and unravel the things you must do, for you to fulfill the role you were promised. "
" You are not alone..., Rory. "
" Trust me, all of it will be worth it. " the Angel assures Rory.
" Great One... " Rory says in all of her confusion.
" I'm sorry if I must ask this, but... "
" With what do I call you? "
" I am here as your friend, no more, no less. "
" The 'Visionary Guide', Zadkiel... " the Angel introduced himself, making Rory startled as she saw the picture of her room, the picture of the Creator's angels, focusing on a certain angel picture that looked the same as the angel she sees right now.
" You're..., Zadkiel...? The 'Angel of Visions and Guidance'? " Rory was surprised as she heard the name, ending the night as the two converse on what's to be done.
...
( Back to the present. )
" After that meeting, I and Zadkiel cooperate on freeing me from the Sanctus Sorores. "
" Using many opportunities, we managed to arrange my marriage to a certain man, who would become my husband and the grandfather to your uncle Ragna. "
" With things dealt with, we fled from the Sisterhood's reach and went to many places, before staying in Trinia. "
" Zadkiel however, decides to leave for a while, trying to blend in as he turns himself human, now known as Zack Kiehl... "
" Before he leaves, using his power, he erased some of my memory as he leaves, promising to return it when we meet again. " Grandma Rory explains as she then sees Raquel already asleep.
" Never thought that would make you asleep, dear Raquel. "
" I guess, that's the story I should tell you today... "
" I hope things get better. " Grandma Rory prays, in the meantime.
[ On top of Kent Family's New Residence. ]
Zack Kiehl, or Zadkiel, slays many of the incoming invaders, slowly turning to his angelic form, he begins to muster all of his original strength.
" I will protect this house, for that is my duty! "
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Extra:
* 'White Orb'.
See Chapter 0398: Day -1: The Test and Chapter 402: End Of Day -1: Aidan's Test.