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Chapter 17 - A Family

Saki stood frozen in place, his mind reeling from the news. His brother, Sora had created these monsters, and now they were gone. Destroyed by unknown wizards.

A wave of anger washed over him. How could this have happened? He had spent countless hours creating these creatures. And now, they were all dead.

Saki clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. His eyes narrowed with a burning intensity as he muttered, "How could this have happened? He has spent so much time and energy on those monsters. They were the greatest creations. I won't let this stand. I'll find those wizards and make them pay. They will regret the day they crossed me."His voice rose, filled with a chilling anger.

"I'll kill them all. I'll gather an army of my own. And then, I'll return to the Zephyria world and show those wizards what true power is. I'll make them fear our name. They will tremble at the thought of Sora the Monster Maker. And when I'm done, I'll rebuild my army. And this time, no one will be able to stop us."

He also added that, "But who killed them? How do I know their identity?"

As Saki vented his anger, a faint sound caught his attention. It was a groan, a feeble cry for help. He turned to see a dying Nightshade Queen monster, its body riddled with wounds."Who did this to you?" Saki demanded, his voice filled with rage.

The dying monster struggled to speak. Its voice was barely a whisper. "The... wizards... they came... from the... Zephyria and from...the Eart....Earth. Two muscular....man...and a ....girl.

Saki said," Two muscular and one girl, huh?"Saki's eyes narrowed. He had his target. He knew exactly who had destroyed his monsters.

Now, all he had to do was find them and exact his revenge.

With a newfound determination, Saki turned and walked away from the Nightshade monster's nest. He had a mission to complete, a vendetta to settle. And he would not rest until he had achieved his goal.

[Meanwhile in the human world]

The trio arrived at Kuro's modest home, a quaint house nestled amidst a peaceful grove of trees. As they approached, they could hear the joyful laughter of children playing in the yard.

Kuro's heart swelled with warmth as he stepped through the gate. His foster family was waiting for him, their faces beaming with smiles."Kuro!" his foster grandmother exclaimed, rushing forward to embrace him. "We've missed you so much!"Kuro chuckled sheepishly. "I missed you too, Grandma. But you guys don't have to hug me every day. You know."

His foster grandfather, a kind-hearted old man, patted Kuro on the back. "Welcome home, son," he said.

As he turned to introduce Mika and Zenhira, he noticed the curious stares of his younger siblings. They were all eager to meet Kuro's new friends.

"This is Mika and Zenhira," Kuro said. "They're my friends from the city." Mika and Zenhira greeted the children with warm smiles. The children were a little shy at first, but they quickly warmed up to the newcomers.

After a brief introduction, Kuro's foster family invited everyone inside for dinner. They had prepared a feast, with all of Kuro's favorite dishes.

As they ate, Hana, Kuro's younger sister, couldn't hide her surprise. "I can't believe you've made so many friends in this new world, Kuro," she said. "That's pretty cool."

Kuro grinned. "Yeah, I guess I'm pretty good at making friends." Hana rolled her eyes playfully. "You're just lucky," she teased.

His grandmother and Hana were surprised that Kuro had found a girlfriend. It was the first time Kuro had brought a girl home.

Onno, Kuro's younger brother, watched his older brother with admiration, his eyes wide with wonder.

Onno asked, why the big man(Zenhira) was wearing this outfit. Mika knew that someone would ask and she said that he was cosplaying. Every child was very surprised by Zenhira's outfit.

No one knows that magic exists in the world. As for Kuro's magical power.

Ai, the youngest of the orphans, sat quietly, taking in the scene. She was a shy girl, but she was also incredibly intelligent. She had been studying hard.

She began to call Kuro by Pappa.

Mika's eyes widened in shock, her voice trembling. "Pappa?" she repeated, her disbelief palpable. "You're married? When? Who? Why didn't you tell me?"

Her tone was sharp, tinged with jealousy and hurt. She had always admired Kuro from afar, and the thought of him being with someone else was a bitter pill to swallow.

Kuro chuckled. "Not exactly," he replied. He picked up Ai and held her on his hip. "Just like all children, she lost her father as well."

Mika's eyes softened. She could see the love and affection in Kuro's eyes as he held the little girl. She realized that Kuro had a deep connection to everyone, a bond that went beyond mere friendship.

After dinner, Kuro and his friends helped to clean up. The children giggled and laughed, their joy infectious.

Zenhira nodded approvingly. "I'm impressed by how you care for them," he said. "You're a natural. I think you can take care of Mika after marriage."

Mika's face flushed with embarrassment." What? What are you saying? We don't have that kind of relationship Mr Zenhira."

Zenhira thought they were girlfriend-boyfriend relationship. 

As the night wore on, Kuro felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over him. He was home, surrounded by the people he loved most. And he knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, he would always have their support.

As they sat around the fireplace, lost in conversation, Zenhira suddenly remembered his promise to Kuro. "I almost forgot," he said, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "I owe you a reward for your help in defeating the Nightshade Queen."Zenhira scratched the back of his head. "Well, I didn't bring any coins with me," he admitted. "But I promise to come back tomorrow and pay you what you deserve."

Kuro said, "Don't worry. I trust you more than that Four Eyes."

"It's Mika, damn it!", Mika replied. When they had finished their meal, Mika and Zenhira thanked Kuro's family for their hospitality. They knew that they would always be welcome in this home.

As Zenhira prepared to leave, he turned to Kuro and Mika. "I have a mission for you both," he said. "There are two powerful mysterious wizards who have been creating these monsters. I must stop them before they cause any more destruction."Kuro and Mika exchanged surprised glances.

Zenhira continued, "The wizards are believed to be hiding in the Forbidden Forest. It's a dangerous place, but it's the only lead I have. They have killed many wizards so far, and I can't let any more innocents die."

Zenhira thanked them and asked their more support in the future.With that, Zenhira turned and disappeared by using the Spiritual Realm spell without showing other normal people.As Zenhira left, Mika also left for her house.