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Chapter 4 - Mother's Feeling

Celestina, Diaz's mother, was an exceptional beauty hailing from the ancient kingdom of Ra, a land where dragons roamed. With her white hair and alluring figure, she was a captivating presence. Born in a kingdom steeped in tradition, her fate had been determined from a young age — she was destined to be married off to strengthen political alliances. Despite her impressive magical abilities, including her mastery of the air element, her gender still relegated her to this fate.

She rebelled against this destiny, refusing to be engaged to a man from the ZA clan, a sea dragon clan. Celestina's defiance led her to leave her kingdom behind, even though it angered the Divine Emperor, her father, who sought to control her.

During her journey, she encountered Arthur, a young man with red hair and a face unlike any she had ever seen. Arthur hailed from a humble background, but he possessed a powerful core that resonated with immense strength. Arthur's journey to become a hero had been marked by the conquest of numerous enemies, leading the kingdom of Polimex to flourish. In time, he achieved the status of a hero, an accomplishment that caught Celestina's attention.

The first time Celestina and Arthur crossed paths, sparks flew between them in a rather unconventional manner.

Arthur: "Hey, why are you crying?"

Celestina: "Shut up and go."

Arthur: "You'll turn into an old woman if you keep crying."

Celestina: "Do you need a beating, or are you just naturally annoying?"

Their initial meeting left Celestina intrigued, and as fate would have it, they crossed paths again. Over time, their interactions evolved into a deep friendship and eventually love. Arthur's affections grew stronger, and he proposed marriage to Celestina. However, she declined, making it clear that she would only marry someone who could defeat her in battle.

Arthur and Celestina engaged in countless sparring sessions, with Arthur always ending up on the losing side. Celestina didn't hold back her words, expressing her disappointment in Arthur's inability to defeat her. She pointed out the shame their child would feel if they knew the truth. Frustration and determination fueled Arthur's efforts, but he consistently fell short.

Celestina: "You said you love me, is this how you show it? Defeated again and again. How shameful it would be if our child knew the truth."

Arthur: "Damn it, Celestina. You've made yourself old again. Can't you stop using your sound skill? It's cheating."

Celestina: "Alright, your mouth needs a lesson too."

One day, Divine Emperor discovered Celestina's whereabouts. Filled with rage, he sent his troops to retrieve her and destroy Polimex. However, Arthur's heroic actions repeatedly thwarted these efforts. The sent units never returned to the kingdom, prompting even Divine Emperor to acknowledge Arthur's strength and resilience.

Divine Emperor offered Arthur a chance to marry Celestina, under one condition — he had to defeat her in a serious battle, bound by a sacred oath. This oath held dire consequences; if either of them didn't take the fight seriously, their cores would be destroyed by the oath's power.

At first, Celestina refused, convinced that Arthur could never defeat her. However, Divine Emperor's resolve was unwavering, and Celestina found herself reluctantly accepting the challenge.

In an unexpected turn of events, Arthur managed to defeat Celestina. He wielded the enchanted weapon, the Spear of Destiny, to achieve victory. Celestina was caught off guard, underestimating the power of Arthur's weapon, which carried the strength of lightning and neutralized her air-based abilities. Despite a hard-fought battle, Celestina experienced her first defeat.

Their marriage followed this victory, and the union bore them two children. One of them was Diaz, who inherited his father's handsome features and his mother's captivating eyes. Celestina also realized that Diaz had inherited the powerful Dragon Bones, a testament to their shared lineage.

Their love story, characterized by the clash of elements and extraordinary abilities, continued to shape their journey. Arthur and Celestina navigated the complexities of their feelings, embracing their differences, and weaving an unbreakable bond. As they embarked on this journey together, their love story would intertwine with destiny, weaving itself into the fabric of a world brimming with magic, dragons, and a love that surpassed all expectations.

(Third Person POV)

As the story unfolded, the depth of Celestina's sorrow became evident, especially due to the loss of her only child, Diaz. Her memories shifted to a year ago when Diaz had gone missing, an event that had left her devastated. Frustration and anguish had driven her to confront King Polister of Polimex, demanding an explanation for her son's disappearance. The confrontation had escalated to the point where Celestina's outbursts had to be restrained by her own husband, Arthur, who feared the consequences of her actions on their kingdom.

Arthur: "Honey, calm down."

Celestina: "Don't call me honey. Search for my beloved kid ASAP." while crying she keep attack the kingdom

Arthur: "We've tried, but we still couldn't find him."

Celestina: "I will burn this kingdom if my child isn't found. My child is just a kid. Why are you so careless?"

Arthur: "I am sorry. I failed to be a father."

Celestina: "Don't apologize. Search for him. Find the culprit.".

the fight being hel for 3 consecutive days.

Returning to the present, Celestina continued to utilize her sensory skill for a whole year, hoping that it would catch any trace of her son's presence. She remained convinced that he was alive and hoped to reunite with him. Meanwhile, Arthur grappled with guilt and immersed himself in training, driven by the weight of his own remorse.

The door opened, and Elsa entered the room.

Elsa: "Mom, can you eat? You look thin."

Celestina: "No, I can't eat. I have a strong premonition today."

Elsa: "Mom, Diaz is no longer here. Please, I am sad to see you like this."

Elsa felt a heavy heart watching her mother deteriorate.

Celestina: "My son is not dead. Please, don't say that, Elsa. He's your brother."

Elsa: "But—"

Suddenly, Celestina's wind sense picked up a strong signal from outside.

Celestina: "D...Diaz." Celestina was taken aback.

Elsa: "Mom, what happened?"

Without hesitation, Celestina activated her skill "God Wind," a level 5 skill that allowed her to move at an incredible speed. The direction she was headed towards was clear—Diaz.

Driven by love, hope, and the need to reunite with her son, Celestina embarked on a journey that could rewrite their fate.