The things we entangle ourselves in are usually not as big or disturbing; it's just that in moments of stress and frustration, we overlook the possible ways and paths to escape the maze. In essence, the problems in our lives were never big; it's just that we're not thinking straight at the moment, entangling ourselves in the mess by overthinking.
But of course, when problems involve strong feelings like those in relationships, no matter what, I recall times when I ruined my relationships because of my selfishness. Due to my own actions, I lost the people who tried to get close to me…
And when I finally understood and tried to fix what I had ruined, those people had moved on or lost interest in even looking at me. After all, as it's said, time and tide wait for no one; I was late every time. The point is, we certainly lose ourselves, thinking we are no longer worthy of that person's kindness.
Slowly, we start distancing ourselves, falling into despair, into an abyss filled with the guilt of our own mistakes, which eats us slowly, making us lose control over the emotions we once felt and loved… I hope she understands the answer before I get it…!
Forgiving people is not something wrong, but one must feel remorse, and they must be strong-willed enough to mend the mistakes they made, no matter if the person forgives them or not! That's life—getting angry and forgiving are the tires; sometimes remorse, the brake of these tires, doesn't work at the right time.
And the vehicle sometimes bumps, crashes, or doesn't even start if remorse—the brakes—are not pressed or released. It's very important for one to have perfect hope—the accelerator—which helps to move on, and the will—the petrol—which helps the accelerator to move the vehicle in them!
As Frostbane closed her eyes to embrace her death, the penalty she believed she deserved for her act of disloyalty toward her master, Lumi walked toward her, holding her blade and tightening her grip. She got close to Frostbane.
Frostbane kept her eyes closed as Lumi was about to plunge the blade in… and at the very last moment…
"Frostbane, do you know who I am? Or do you even know why Brother Void gave us a chance to settle the mess instead of him passing a decision?" Lumi asked as she got closer, her blade inches away from Frostbane. Lumi's tone was calm and carried a subtle relief and joy.
"What do you mean by that?" Frostbane asked, opening her eyes to hear Lumi out for the first time out of pure interest.
"Fro… no, Lumi, the real Lumi! I'm your core…! The reason why our faces match, our control over the blade, the reason why you were able to take control over my body and try to attack him were all because I'm the body you needed to live…" Lumi said, lowering her blade and smiling. She placed her hand on Frostbane's shoulder and continued, "My desires are yours, and my life ahead will be yours too. Just remember that I'm you and you're me!"
Saying that, Lumi merged with Frostbane—their souls, wills, desires, emotions, and memories combined.
When things looked confusing for Frostbane, the one who was responsible for making Void the chosen one for Frostbane, the one who made Frostbane—the ice spirit herself, Glacies—raised her voice to help.
"Lumi was just an artificial life who had memories of your past life before becoming a sword as her dreams. She had to meet you and become one with you someday, either by ending you or getting ended. But fate got twisted again by him, and that's why fate has decided to let you have a new life as a Cursed Sword. In simple terms, you've got a new life, and your name… well, that's not what's important now. Go, he is waiting for you to reach out to him!"
"But remember this one thing, Lumi! This is a mistake which I'm overlooking. This time there won't be a second chance… make sure you remember that if I want, I can make Void so strong that he won't even call you out. Or in the worst case, maybe I'll just kill him!"
"Void Middletown! I hate to ask this, but are you sure you're human? I mean, you do look average among humans, but to think someone like you, even after being barbaric in nature, has girls behind you…?" Aelius, the vampire, said. Eliza, Sophie, Vexia, Lora, and the holstaur from before were behind him while Void was seated on an ice chair he had created.
"Hmm… Aren't you someone connected with Dawnbringers in relation? You know I hate those night leeches in human bodies, acting like succubi but whose lust is only for blood. Honestly, your morals are weirder than the concept of natural mana," Void replied while licking a popsicle he had stored while riding on the back of Vexia.
"How sharp is that tongue of a philanderer like you, disrespecting my race—the one which is the most desired in the world!" Aelius said, tweaking his brow, veins forming on his fake smile.
"Yeah, but you're just desired by the perverted girls, and trust me, I do have one from your race in my harem. She's usually perfect…" Void said, referring to Alfrin. Aelius held his head high, thinking Void was taking back his disrespect.
"But she gets very lewd when she's with me alone!" Void added, causing Aelius to lose his balance.
"Yeah, yeah… exceptions are there in our race…" Aelius said, narrowing his eyes, his tone becoming a bit bratty.
"Oye! Void! Now shall we get started? The ranking must be done fast! Come on, show me who's strong…" The male demon stopped as he saw Void getting up while turning his back.
"You know your voice doesn't match your body!" Void said, narrowing his eyes, causing the male demon to tweak his brows, rage taking over him.
"Well, I honestly think it's time. They might have made their final decision by now!" Void said, rising from his seat while an icy breeze started circling him, his eyes glowing as he summoned Frostbane—or should I say, Lumi—out.
"So this is what you've decided… Lumi, or should I say Frostbane?" Void said, turning his gaze to Lumi. She was in Frostbane's body, with one of Lumi's eyes and one of Frostbane's, and an ice crystal mark on her chest symbolizing Frostbane.
"Yes, Master," Lumi replied. "Weren't you aware of this long ago? You knew that brat named Lumi was just my past memories taken from my DNA!" Lumi said, pinching Void's cheek.
As she released his cheek with a "hmph!", she added, "I make a rule now that every time you use me, you have to fulfill one of my requests!"
"But it was your mistake not being aware of the fact that all this time you were cursing and being jealous of yourself!" Void said, bursting into laughter. It was the first time Void had laughed from his heart.
"Void, at least feel a bit sorry for playing such a joke!" Vanessa said, walking in. Vivienne was beside her, and unexpectedly, Alfrin was too.
"I see, so Frostbane—or should I say Lumi—got the body after centuries to come out and serve the master instead of just being served by him," Alfrin said, her tone earnest and calm.
If we weren't here, I would've just hugged Sir Void! And melted in his embrace, sniffing the heavenly aroma of him, and then I would have sucked his blood… ahh! These were the thoughts running through Alfrin's mind.
"I did kick the ass of that wild Jinko (Amanda) and black harpy… how dare she grab Sir and throw him like that! And ruin his freshly tailored suit which he loved so much!!" Alfrin clenched her fist while thinking.
"I'm sorry for that, but at least that way you understood that sometimes you have to punish yourself to fix what you ruined, and sometimes punishments are not light!" Void said, somehow controlling his laughter and wiping tears that came from it.
"And see, you got a new life. Though it's weird for me, as the one who used to cling to me was little Lumi, and now standing here is the real Lumi, all grown up, and now you can pick me up as you're 6'5" tall!"
"I think that name really suits me, Lumi! I'm Lumi Frostbane now!" she said, thinking to herself:
That's right, I've lived my two lives—one as a spirit, second as a mythical blade, and now as a cursed sword spirit! Thank you, my core Lumi! You helped me a lot in getting this body and strength to serve Void back…
Lumi was my core and an artificial life created by Winter in order to get control over me. Usually, spirits disappear once they complete their lives, but I was granted an opportunity to live as a mythical blade. But now I've got a new life. I don't understand how, but I know this one thing: I'm Lumi Frostbane! The Cursed Blade of Ice who got cursed by the love of Void.