Kyson and Justin escaped from Rosita's castle. When he was sure they were far enough, he stopped to catch his breath.
Justin, in shock, looked at his hands and said, "We're still alive, not even a scratch!"
Kyson: "Of course we're alive. Don't underestimate my abilities." He smiled.
Justin: "I was completely hopeless. I thought I'd never see the outside world again. It feels so strange..."
Kyson: "Yeah, it was like another miracle." He laughed.
Kyson and Justin went to the port to take a ship back. Just as they were about to board, the guards arrived.
Guard: "They're over there, capture them!"
The guards surrounded them to catch them.
Kyson: "Do something quick!"
Justin: "They all have swords, but I'm unarmed!"
Kyson thought: "Damn it, I feel like my power has weakened. It must be the effect of the drug that woman gave me!"
Guard: "Kill the vampire; we want the human alive."
Justin: "It seems this is the end of the line. At least we die together." He smiled.
Kyson: "You fool, I'm not dying until I settle my owe with you!"
A guard with a sword approached Kyson and said, "Prepare yourself for death, traitor." Kyson smirked and thought, "Ha? So now I'm a traitor, am I?"
Suddenly, someone wearing a cloak attacked the guards and killed them all. The guard who had pointed the sword at Kyson looked back in surprise and said, "Where did you come from?!"
"I came to kill some filthy creatures."
The guard got angry and said, "Hey you, how dare you call us that-" The cloaked man drove his sword into his heart.
Justin stepped back in fear and took a defensive stance, then said, "Who are you?! Are you a friend or an enemy?!"
The cloaked man removed his hood and said, "Do I look like a killer to you, Justin?"
Justin, looking at the man in surprise, said, "Kevin, you're still alive?!" He was happy.
Kyson: "You two know each other?"
Kyson: "You two know each other?"
Kevin looked at Kyson and said, "Haven't I seen you somewhere before?" He thought.
Kyson crossed his arms and frowned, "What are you talking about? I've never seen you in my life."
Kevin: "Oh, I got it. I saw your picture in a clothing store. Can I have your autograph?" He smiled.
Kyson: "What?! My face is known here too?!"
Justin put a hand on Kyson's shoulder and said, "He came from the Ideal Land."
Kyson's expression became normal and said, "Really?"
Kevin, along with Justin and Kyson, boarded a small ship and left the Ruby Land.
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After a few hours, Kyson and the others reached the shore. Kevin guided them and made a fire in the forest to cook something. Kevin and Justin were eating grilled fish. Kevin saw Kyson sitting and leaning against a tree.
Kevin: "Aren't you eating?"
Kyson: "No, thanks. I have no appetite."
Kevin: "That's not good. You need to eat something."
Justin sat in front of Kyson and said: "Do you want me to give you blood?"
Kyson: "No, I'd rather stay hungry than drink your blood again."
Justin: "You're really stubborn."
Kevin: "Maybe you don't like fish? Should I hunt something else for you?" He smiled.
Kyson looked proudly and said: "No, I'll eat this." He took the fish in his hand and ate it.
Kyson thought: "It's delicious!" He ate it all.
Kevin laughed and said: "I'm glad you like it."
Kyson said proudly: "Yeah, it's not too bad."
Kevin stood up and said: "I'll go check the surroundings, be back soon."
After Kevin left, Justin sat next to Kyson and leaned against the tree.
Justin: "You know, I thought you had really betrayed me and wanted to leave me forever, but I'm glad I was wrong." He smiled.
Kyson: "Well, I thought about what you said and realized that the one who had been foolish all along was me, not you."
Justin: "I kind of understand you. It's really painful to lose all your friends in the war."
Kyson: "I've thought a lot. I decided instead of taking revenge on the people of my own land, I will only take revenge on those who caused these great wars."
Justin looked at Kyson and said: "Like Gabriel?"
Kyson nodded and said: "Certainly, there are many innocent people in my land who deserve a good life. They didn't want to be dragged into things like war. Just think, many innocent lives have been lost because of the war."
Justin smiled and said: "That's why I decided not to take revenge either."
Kyson : "me too" He smiled.
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The next day, Kyson, Justin, and Kevin returned to the Ideal Land.
Kevin: "Alright, we've arrived." He stretched his arms.
Kyson, with sadness, said: "I feel like I don't deserve to be back here."
Justin: "Why? Why do you think that?"
Kyson: "Because I broke my promise and betrayed you."
Justin stopped. Kyson looked at him in surprise. Justin placed his hand on Kyson's shoulder and said: "If I explain everything to the king and you apologize, I'm sure he'll give you another chance."
Kyson: "But..."
Justin: "Take this opportunity and prove to everyone that you are trustworthy." He smiled.
Kyson thought: "At first, I didn't quite understand why, but when I'm with this man, it feels like a new door full of hope always opens for me."
Kyson: "You're right, my friend." He smiled.
It's never too late for a new beginning.