"The Shadow Tear is reacting..." I muttered.
That means...
"He has unlocked it after all..."
"It's still in the progress but it is finally started...that's a good news..." I thought.
"Sir Aeon, the Shadow Tear is glowing as you had predicted before. Does that mean, we are in the right path?..." asked Nova.
"That is correct, everything is going according to my plan..." I replied.
"Shawn, do you know what you need to do?
"....Yes...." He replied.
"Perfect, be prepared as you will face some troubles..."
"Understood..."
I had to prepare for some other things as well so I had ordered Shawn to do his specific task for my benefits.
"I have to meet "him" when Shawn starts to execute the plan..."
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Part 2- Chloe and others struggled to defeat the golem however, Ryuji's unknown strength protected everyone and after that-
(Chloe's Pov)
"Let's search for the informations regarding Giant Serpent. I believe the information is behind that door." said Ray while pointing towards the door that seemed be leading to next room.
"Voila and Reina, please stay here and look after Ryuji while observing the surroundings. It may be possible that the golem may wake up again (basically may get revived). We are going to the next room to see if we find something useful or not." Ray continued.
"Understood!" replied Voila.
"Alright but be careful everyone." warned Reina.
"Yes, we will."
We moved towards the door and unlocked it. We entered the room and we saw-
"This is some kind of screen and the ancient system. Do you think we can use it just as we use other devices? It looks ancient and has different functions than our magi-computers
We are able to use some advanced technologies in our generation but we saw the ancient computer device which had different functions so we were unable to use it. We normally use the magi-computers to store some data, generally about informations of people or any other common things like store items or weapon data, but we were unable to identify the buttons or manuals that were in ancient languages.
"Actually I know some basics, we are basically given free basis knowledge when we study under higher level sages. They never delete memories of this basic knowledge as it doesn't really come in handy most of the times and doesn't necessarily affect the world outside of tower of sages." said Kurt.
"So you can operate it, Kurt? That's amazing!" I said.
"Uh, hahah. Not really Chloe, since it's just basics that are taught but I will give it a try please step aside so I can see what to do..." replied Kurt while he stepped forward.
He had started using the device as we were watching him.
"It's hard but.....oh! I found it! This should do it... It's voice message with a title "Method of killing Giant Serpent"." said Kurt.
"You did it! Kurt! Without your it would have been not possible to do so." said Elena.
"Haha, you are flattering me now. It's a little embarrassing though..."
"Thanks Kurt, I really appreciate your help. Now let's hear what is in the voice message." said Ray.
"Yes, here we go!"
Kurt tapped on the button to resume the voice.
"Hello there, if you are able to access this device that means the White Tear is really needed. I don't know who are you as I am just recording my voice. However, I must warn you that the White Tear is not capable of helping you to defeat strong entities like Dark Demon Regal."
The voice warned by informing us about the White Tear, it was the same information just like mayor's.
"But White Tear is an artifact to counter the Shadow Tear... I don't know what caused White Tear to stop responding when it was needed the most to cancel the effects of Shadow Tear. However, White Tear is not fake as people had thought. It is the very hope of destroying Dark Demon Regal who can be unsealed by some evil people in future. If you are here then it means the catastrophe will happen at anytime in your timeline, the fact that you overcame the first trial proves that you are desperate to get White Tear. I don't know what kind of person you might be but it depends on your judgement on what you will do with White Tear as it can give you insane strength... Especially when it is combined with Shadow Tear. Though not strong enough to defeat Dark Demon Regal as the real use of White Tear and Shadow Tear is different after all."
His last sentence showed that Shadow Tear is somehow related to Dark Demon and White Tear can be used to nullify the effects of Shadow Tear.
"Maybe Shadow Tear is used to strengthen the power of Dark Demon Regal or something?" I thought while wondering what would be it's use.
"Now then, if you wish to obtain the White Tear then you must face three more trials... I believe the first trial was very hard or was truly fatal but we had to make sure that the White Tear doesn't go in wrong hands as it will be abused of it's powers... There is a cave known as Shadow Rift. The magic item you have is made by us. Keep that item with you all the time or else you may get lost somewhere where you will not come back to your world... You will understand what I meant but right now I don't have much time so let's wrap it up quickly. This cave can be found if you take route 10. At first you will find the cave as normal where people usually pass by, however, when the item is used then you will be in a different dimension... You will have to find five shadow spherical crystals and destroy them. If you do that then the immortality of Giant Serpent will be removed but I must warn you that the Shadow crystals may lead you to death and consume your body... No one knows, including me, what these crystals do. Only the creator of Giant Serpent knows that but I think you cannot meet whoever did this. I hope you all good luck now..."
The voice message ended with that long speech while showing the specific spot on the map of Shadow Rift Cave where we can use the magic item given to us.
"Alright then, let's go back and tell Voila and Reina about the information we got." said Ray.
"Got it." replied Elena and Kurt at the same time.
We had left the room as we meet up with Voila and Reina. Apparently, Ryuji had already woke up and seemed to be in apologetic mood.
"I am really sorry guys, I didn't knew what I was doing..." He said while bowing on the floor.
"Hey, that's too much! You don't need to apologise like that Ryuji! We understand, please stop it." I said.
"But Chloe..."
"She is right, there is no problem as long as you are you Ryuji." said Voila.
Everyone, including me, was not angry or something with Ryuji rather we were grateful for what he did despite in his evil like persona.
"....."
However, Ray was not completely satisfied with it as he had sensed danger.
Ray is just concerned that Ryuji might harm others and I don't think Ray is wrong on his part. He is a guildmaster who would worry about others after all.
"Alright everyone, let's head back because it looks like we won't be able to get to Shadow Rift today because we had already wasted time on defeating golem and I believe it is evening now. Besides we need to hurry up and take Ryuji to doctor to see whether he is completely fine or not."
"Yes, that would be right choice, monsters sure grow stronger at night but there can be other difficulties." Kurt agreed.
I guess today is not the day where we will confront with Giant Serpent, it would take much time I think. I should tell Elena's parents so that they don't have to follow us tomorrow as we will be heading towards Shadow Rift to destroy crystals
We headed back to the village and left Ryuji in the infirmary for check up, I apologised to Elena's parents for following us only to watch a disgusting fight with golem but they didn't mind it as they understood our situation. We had told the mayor about the incident, that took place at the Ancient Ruin, while we were doing dinner.
"Hmm, I see. That is really unpleasant but I am glad you all are fine. So, you will have to enter the cave, huh? I never knew such informations until you told me about it all."
"Really, that golem was a troublesome enemy." said irritated Ray.
"Atleast we are all safe, that's good isn't it?" I said.
"Yes, that's right. Without Ryuji's help we would have been in serious trouble." remarked Kurt.
"..... Alright, I have finished my dinner, I want to sleep now. Be prepared for tomorrow. Yawn..."
"Goodnight Ray."
"You should stay for a little longer though." said Kurt.
"No, he needs to sleep so that I won't see his clown like face hehe." said Reina jokingly
".... alright then goodnight everyone." Ray left the dining room without reacting to what Reina said.
"Uh Ray? Hey it seems you made him mad or something. Maybe you should apologise Reina." said Kurt.
"Is that so? But I didn't meant it in a way that would hurt him though." replied Reina.
"His expression is different since we fought with golem..." remarked Elena while she had a concerned look on her face.
"Don't worry, he maybe tired or something." said Voila so that Elena should not feel too upset about it.
"Yes, I hope that's the case."
I had also wondered what was happening. He told us about the information regarding the Lost Kingdom but...
Is he hiding something?
I wondered but then I gave up, thinking that it might be my imagination after all and Ray may really wanted to rest.
We finished our dinner while giving our thanks for such a good meal. We wanted to sleep and therefore we started moving to the guest rooms.
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Part 3- Ray was on the bed as he stared at the ceiling...
Lost Kingdom, Dark Demon Regal who escaped the Anti-Libra base and is hiding, Ryuji's unknown strength with an evil like persona. I had never felt such great strength within Ryuji...
"Am I just thinking too much because of my fatigue or what I am thinking is..." I muttered.
I don't want to believe it but if what I am thinking is true, about Ryuji, then I may need to take some action... I just hope Ryuji is Ryuji, I have to keep a close eye on Ryuji... Voila may not tell me everything according to what I observed so far...
"Man, everything looks messed up..." I said it with a little more sound in it.
We will see what happens but for now, our top priority is White Tear... I cannot let it happen again...
As I was thinking about White Tear, I suddenly remembered something unpleasant...
"Ray...." (Past memories of Ray when he heard the voice)
"I still remember that, huh?" I muttered.
"Ray.... You should destroy..... every evil being." (Past memories of Ray when he heard the voice)
"You are correct, every evil being should be punished. I wonder why such evils do exist in our world? This is all nonsense and doesn't make sense. However, I will make sure that innocent people don't get hurt anymore because of these heartless evil beings..." I made my resolve even more stronger as I felt the potential danger from Ryuji.
No matter who stands in my way, I will eradicate everyone or everything in order to bring absolute justice.
"Evil beings should not be given any chance. Just you wait Anti-Libra, I will not only destroy you all but also make you feel the pain you give others..." I muttered with a little anger.
You evils don't deserve death but something even more cruel than death...
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To be continued...