After a while, they all recovered their cognition and got ready to move again."Are you okay now?" Zadicus asked softly, glancing at Leona for a second."Yeah, body still intact." She mumbled, brushing her finger over her bandaged eye, sighing deeply to forget what happened and focus ahead."Without an eye." Tristan added from behind, smirking playfully at her which made her frown. She wanted to make an extreme comment like 'just like your lover' but barely refrained herself."Tristan. Don't." Zadicus warned him to not talk anymore. Tristan shrugged his shoulders, acting as if he didn't do anything. Sighing, Zadicus turned to Felix, "Felix." Zadicus called."Don't worry, My Liege, this gentleman over here is going to guide us towards the temple." Felix smirked atrociously, grabbing the bloody hunter by his hair, forcing him to stand."At least his senses are alive. He can barely stand." Ruth said, scanning the man with a disquiet face."As long as he can guide us, it's fine." Zadicu
They all stared at the gate and were going to push it but sensed something moving in the other direction, seeming like the guardians of this place.They all sighed in synchronization, not wanting to deal with fights at the moments but they had no choice either.“That’s them; the guardians of this place, if they die it will alarm the army, make sure to keep them alive until we gain the relic.” Daphne informed, glancing from the corner of her eyes at two white tigers roaring, approaching them slowly.“Avin, Vera. They all are yours. Hold them out till I give you the signal.” Zadicus ordered strictly, pressing his palm on the door which infuriated them.“Yes, My Liege.” They nodded, bowing out of respect and moving back, glaring at the giant animal before them.Quite massive compared to normal words, saliva dripping from its sharp teeth, ready to rip their bones. They both exchanged glances, smirking as they cracked their knuckles, ready to face them.“Let’s go.” Zadicus said, pushing t
“And it must be one's blood sacrificing another.” Pure horror crept on everyone’s face after hearing it, not expecting the seal would require this immense sacrifice to open up. They cannot think of hurting their own, it’s almost impossible for anyone to do it. With a clench in their chest, they all made a distress expression, not accepting to do this at all cost. Frightened to spill the blood of their beloved.“Let’s just.. Go to the town and get some elder siblings or parents. They would be old anyways, they might not live long.” Ruth suggested immediately, resenting the idea of sacrificing her own blood.She smiled feebly, shivering, thinking this could help them get out of this critical stage, “They are not going to live, their lives are on the edge of ending anyways, let’s get them.” Ruth said, growing desperate to get out of it.This was unacceptable, none of them had the courage to commit such an atrocious act.“You can’t.” Daphne breathed out, looking away sorrowfully, emitti
When everyone else was inside, Avin and Vera were outside, dealing with the tigers, dragging time until they gained the relic and they could go back to their final destination.Are you guys out there? Daphne used her telepathy to link with them.“Yeah, what is it?” Avin asked, pushing the tiger which jumped to attack him back.Can you guys come inside? We need both of you. Leave the tigers. Daphne asked desperately, if they would have come, they would have sacrificed Avin.“Okay, we will try. But the gates seem shut.” Vera said, glancing at the gates.Just be quick. Daphne said worriedly.“I wonder what happened.” Vera mumbled but deep down Avin knew what it was. He knew for what reason he was re-born.But they knew if they would fight them, they might end up killing them, “Tsk, they are a drag.” Vera scoffed, casting her spell and then touching both of the tigers.“Trapped Mind,” Vera put them under an illusionary world which stopped them from moving, they were lost in another world,
“Ruth?” Leona asked softly, perplexed about her action but Ruth began to shiver, releasing an unwanted tear from the corner of her eyes.“Do you think you can say those heartfelt words and be a goddamn hero?” She asked in a trembling tone, lifting her head, staring at her with teary gaze which made Leona quiver in apprehension and stress.“DON’T YOU FUCKING DARE TO SPEAK ANOTHER WORD, LEONA!” Ruth yelled as the tears she was holding this far began to spill out, sobbing at her heartbreaking enunciation.“How could you talk about leaving me!? We swore to stay together! Doesn’t your heart tremble to speak this!?” Ruth shouted, losing her mind by the grief afflicting her mind.I don’t want to die either. I want to live badly. Leona looked down, curling her hands in a fist, gritting her teeth as Ruth continued to yell at her.“What will happen to me without you!? What am I without you!? How could you say this, Leona!?” Ruth cried, immense heartbreak overflowing in her chest.Tears continu
“Please forgive me!” Leona began to cry out loud, telling what she ended up doing only for the sake of personal endearment which had begun to stung her now.“I became so selfish, he- He gave me love I was desperate for.. I-I don’t know what took over me. I am sorry… I shouldn’t have done it.” Leona sobbed, voice stuttering at many points, unable to go further than breathless murmuration. Ruth didn’t know how to react as she held her face, wiping her tears, crying with her. She doesn’t care about anything right now but her life. Normally she wouldn’t forgive her for this but right now, nothing matters but her life.“You are the one he was looking for and I lied, I couldn’t tell you or him that it’s not me… You are the one who should be in my place, who he should have kissed, not me… I am sorry for being so selfish.” Leona cried as Ruth hugged her, kissing the top of her head, “Don’t cry. It’s alright, you don’t have to feel bad. Everything is okay, He loves you, you love him. Nothi
Her heart shattered, she was unable to speak anymore with tears glistening on her cheeks while holding Leona’s body close to her chest.“Leona…!!” Ruth sobbed from the bottom of her lung, holding her lifeless body close to her chest, unable to move anymore.“Ruth.” Zadicus whispered, bending beside her and wrapping his hand around her shoulder.“M-My Liege…” She sniffed, tears flowing without any intentions to stop.Zadicus looked down with his guilt-ridden gaze as a clench hurt him immensely, whispering, “I am sorry…” “You don’t have to, it was her decision.” Ruth whispered, holding Leona tightly as Zadicus pulled her in a hug slowly.“But why does it have to be her!?” Ruth yelled, crying out loud as she held his shirt, hiding her face in his chest with her tears soaking his shirt. “Leona!” She continued to cry in his chest as Zadicus held him closely to soothe her anguish, rubbing her back slowly, helping her to overcome this condition but each tear she released enhanced her mise
“Was it worth it?” He asked, triggering Zadicus by his question but maintaining his posture, Zadicus responded cunningly. He won’t allow his worth to break his determination or cognition.He cannot allow this demon to take over his senses anymore.“To gain a mere relic? No, it was not.” With deadpanned eyes, he looked at him, continuing.“But to witness the glory of her demise, her devotion towards me; yes, It was.”He smirked, amused at his stubbornness but Zadicus was truly proud of Leona and he won’t let her death to be a waste. He wouldn’t lose.“For my sake, it was, not for you.” Zadicus scoffed, rolling his eyes. “You sure are hellbent to trap me inside you forever, aren’t you, Zadicus Snyder?” He asked, utterly displeased by his presence here.“And we both know that forever you speak of is a grotesque delusion.” Zadicus sighed, arching a brow at him, not going to be manipulated by his mere words. His words cannot change Zadicus’ determination, he won’t back away no matter wha
~Leaving this corrupted tale behind like a chapter in the past…~ Knocking, he took a deep breath, the sensations he once used to feel for her no longer existed, replaced with a delight to find his most cherished people binding in a sacred bond. “Persephone.” Kriss called, opening the door slowly to find Persephone an exquisite princess gown with a veil over her head. She had tears of felicity in her eyes which she wiped quickly and grinned at him, “Kriss?” Kriss returned a kind smile, taking a step towards her, standing before as his eyes contemplated her form, she looked like a princess who was about to end her fairytale. “You look angelic.” Kriss whispered sincerely, stopping at her eyes, felicitous for both Persephone and Zadicus. “Thank you.” She mumbled sheepishly, not used to fancy dresses and gowns but for her special day, she wore the most beautiful floor length lace gown, embroidered heavily. “Zadicus is dying to see you. He is so lucky to have the one he loves. No
While they went to take care of the guest, everyone else was lost in their own world and matters. Waiting for the final moment delightfully. Amid them, Tabit noticed Vera coming with her two years old adopted daughter. Vera wanted to give her life a meaning and adopted a girl from the orphanage. “Hey. How’s Ava doing?” Tabit asked, waving sweetly at Ava. Tabit had changed entirely, the deadness in her tone had faded, the seriousness in her eyes no longer existed, she had become a jovial person. “Good.” Vera smiled, patting her daughter’s head, considering her new meaning of life, offering her everything to this kid now. “Ava, Say hi.” Vera whispered, “Hello.” She greeted sweetly, bowing out of respect. “Hey, sweetie.” Tabit greeted, patting her head and noticing her happiness, Vera asked about her wellbeing, “What about you, Tabit?” “I am doing great. Actually better than I could ever be.” Tabit grinned, straightening her back to turn to Vera and talk to her. “Glad to hear
6 Months Later. Things were finally coming to their nonchalance, everyone was learning the ways of this new world gradually, everyone was accepting their lives- reviving the dead economy of Fier. And after a devilishly long time, the time to make a promise Zadicus made to Persephone had come, the day where their souls would connect eternally had finally come. Their wedding. In a three piece white suit, having an expensive brooch on the label. Hairs combed perfectly behind followed by a clean and trimmed beard unlike before. Clearing his throat, Zadicus looked at himself, checking himself to see whether he looks fine or not and smiled, remembering his Father in this auspicious event. “Finally, this day has come, Father.” Zadicus breathed out, looking out from the window of the grand house he once called his home, smiling beautifully. Following his Father’s steps, he had devoted his life to knowledge and education, he would lead a new generation through his powers and knowledg
After Tristan left, they all exhaled in sadness, turning to each other. “Tristan left too now. First Juniper and Ahlum and now him.” Vera whispered, not liking there were reducing in numbers but at least no one was dead.“I am going home.” Kriss said sadly, not wanting to talk about it anymore, ever since Juniper left, Kriss was totally depressed, he didn’t want to talk with her anymore.“I will check-” Persephone was about to speak but Zadicus stopped her.“Don’t check up on him. He needed to be alone. You guys go. I need to take Persephone somewhere too.” Zadicus said, taking Persephone’s hand.“Where?” She asked but he began to drag her away with him as quickly as he could, leaving everyone bewildered at his rush to take Persephone somewhere they didn’t know about.“Just come. We are already late.” Zadicus said, panting heavily while they were running down the forest, hands tightly locked together so no power of this world could part it. “Zadicus?” Persephone asked, worried at hi
Time passed in a blink of an eye, it had been a month, most of the damage was recovering gradually. Obviously the loss of lives couldn’t be recovered but people were trying to save whatever is left.Everyone was back to their position, to their duties. Many people died so everyone joined in to help. Continuing the family’s work, Zadicus left all violence behind and chose knowledge.He became the education minister, continuing what belonged to his family. Tademono's lineage had always been scholars and he would continue it with Daphne as his assistant. Sir Lark lost his life so Ruth pinched in to handle the country’s security. Of course they would have to work hard to gain acceptance but they did.“I am placing all my faith in you guys. Do not disappoint me. I have already lost too many people and you guys are the saviors.” His Majesty sighed but he truly had no choice but to have their help due to the crisis.“Rest assured, My Lord, we will devote ourselves. You can trust my people
Smiling, Kriss didn't wait for a second and pulled her into a passionate kiss, moving his fingers to her hairs, locking them perfectly to gain access to her lips so he could kiss them with all his endearment.Juniper was taken aback for a second but melted into his pure affection, closing her eyes, pulling his shirt as she kissed him back, moving her lips in unbreakable sync with his.They both smiled, kissing each other passionately. Juniper was slightly sloppy while Kriss’ talented lips gave her a whole new sensation of euphoria. Chuckling huskily, Kriss pulled away, holding Juniper possessively, “Be mine.” He pleaded, losing his breaths, having one desire left in his heart. But it wiped her felicity, replacing it with the apprehension of what she ended up doing in spur of emotions. “I can’t.” She whispered, horrified, realizing she ended up being manipulated by feelings.“Why not? You love me, I love you, I am willing to do everything.” Kriss asked, laughing nervously to wonder
Since Juniper was injured badly, she took a prolonged period to recover from that injury. She was sleeping peacefully until she felt long nails running down softly.Opening her eyes slowly by the foreign feeling, she saw Ahlum was no longer there with her but Delora was.She gasped instantly out of fear, unable to move while she was stroking her hairs.“How are you, Juniper?” Delora’s seductive tone came, caressing her sister slowly. “Fine.” She gulped, alarmed in her presence but her body was not ready to move and judging Ahlum’s disappearance, Delora must have taken her back to Yizar.“You guys did great. I knew he could do this. Zadicus had this potential in him.” Delora whispered sincerely, pulling her hand away, tracing her finger down to Juniper’s scar on her back, ruining her beautiful sister’s skin- according to her.“Are you here… to kill me?” Juniper asked hesitantly, swallowing hard in dread to wonder what she wanted from her.“You had enough adventure. I cannot risk your
“Finally the old man is retiring.” Vera chuckled, shaking her head to see Azen finally giving up on his position as the leader of Red Rain.“Yeah…” Tabit and Vera smiled at the adorable scene before them, looking at the elderly couple made them have faith in love. Their love had been the same for years. Rose is Azen’s lifeline. “Boss, we found someone from the assassin’s camp.” Since Tabit had become the leader of Red Rain, her responsibilities were enhanced. Sighing, she grinned, waving at all of them and left to see. Being from the camp too, she knew what could save a lost soul.Before Tabit, a thirteen year old kid was there who had no hopes of living just like her. She won’t ruin another life. I won’t do what Azen did. They are kids after all. Tabit thought compassionately. Taking a deep breath, she bent on her knees, holding her hand out to the kind who was unknown to kindness.“Hey, I am Tabit. Nice to meet you.” Tabit said happily, giving a sudden spark to the child befor
Sunlight penetrated through the curtains, falling on the face of a handsome man, covered in bandages, sleeping on the king-sized bed, waking him up from the deep but peaceful slumber of his.Opening his eyes slowly, his eyes fell upon a beautiful lady who opened the curtains to allow his skin to absorb some sunshine. Turning her head, she returned a sweet smile, whispering with a most loving tone of hers, “Hey…” Blinking, he regained his senses, clearing his vision from the light and noticing his beloved sitting next to him on the bed.“Persephone?” He called, blinking a few times before gaining his ability to see properly.“How are you feeling, Zadicus?” Humming, Persephone ran her fingers down his soft raven locks while holding his hand with her other hand, caressing him like a cherished possession.“Isn’t it... Your room?” He asked vaguely, sitting up, groaning in pain from the fight, looking around to find himself in the room he never thought would come again, finding himself o