Chapter 117: Book Three: Part 2: Chapter Five: Aoi's Forlorn Past Revealed Part 2
Last time, my mom told me about a little more about Aoi.
The night of my eighteenth birthday, I lost my life because of a misunderstanding. Aoi replied. I remember that night. I tried to reach you before "she" could. Megumi replied. I prayed and wonder why would God let me die for no reason? Aoi asked. I started questioning everything they taught me to believe. Aoi replied.
Deirdre appeared before me with a gentle voice.
"I see they killed you because of a misunderstanding. I can save you with a price. Deirdre replied. What do I have to do? Aoi asked. "You will become mine, Aoi Yoshida". Deirdre replied. I couldn't understand what she meant by "become mine". Aoi replied. The next morning, I woke in her bed. She walked in. I told you the only way you can live is if you "become mine". I wouldn't recommend you leaving. Deirdre replied. I'm glad you saved me, but I can't stay. Aoi replied. As I got my stuff together, she opened her hand. What is that in your hands? Aoi asked. Our soul contract you signed with me. If I tear it, you'll die and turn into dust. Deirdre replied. What? Aoi asked. You are not supposed to be alive. I just tempered with your "time" that's all. Deirdre replied. Did you say tempered with my time? Aoi asked. Oh yes, I am the Temptress of Death, Deirdre Himerus. Deirdre replied. She slid her index finger across the left side of my neck. I looked in a mirror and a Rose Ebony colored rose shaped ruin appeared on my neck. Every time I would try to escape, I would end up before her again. At some point I gave into her. You finally stopped rebelling, Aoi? I see you see things the way it's supposed to be. Deirdre replied.
She smiled.
I have never felt so defeated. Aoi replied. She goes after handsome men with fucked up past. That's her pastime. You are a unique case. I want to know what made her create a soul contract with you? Megumi asked.
Two years have passed.
I finally gave into her. We had more in common than I thought. She was the only one who knew me for the real me. Our selfish desires turned into forbidden temptation. Aoi replied. I can tell he feels disgusted with himself. One morning, Deirdre woke me up with the news of our last several assassinations. Aoi replied.
I have some busy work for you. Deirdre replied. I gave her a deadpan expression. What is this "busy work"? Aoi asked. I don't like your sarcasm. Deirdre replied. I placed my arms around her neck. I am sorry, what can I do to make it better? Aoi asked. Let's go on this job to make it up to me. Deirdre replied. What is the job this time? Aoi asked. She sat in my lap and showed me a file. The next person who is next to be cut off the chopping block is King Leo Caligula, the 3rd. Deirdre replied. I looked at the information. This is a job that has to be done carefully. Aoi replied. Why? Deirdre asked. Headquarters is going to be crawling all over that place. Aoi replied. What is with your hatred for Headquarters? Deirdre asked. She's there and her inconsiderate brother of hers is there too. Aoi replied. You mean that childhood friend? Deirdre asked. Yes, I don't want her to get involved with any of this. Aoi replied. Tonight during the banquet it is? Deirdre asked. Yeah, that will do. Aoi replied. That night, we saw a few people from HQ were there as King Leo's bodyguards. I disguised myself as a server at the banquet. Deirdre disguised her as a bashfully traveling apothecary. The king was more bewitched with her face and body. Aoi replied. I served everyone surrounded around the king that night. When the night was coming to a close. I said the trigger words. "Did you all have good night so far?" Everyone around the king passed out. What did you do to my bodyguard and my men? Leo asked. He ran out of the banquet hall in a panic. So he runs away like a coward? Aoi replied. Yeah, I poisoned him. Well, it should hit him by the time he gets to his room. Deirdre replied. Want me to take him out of his misery? Aoi replied. With pleasure. Deirdre replied. A guard called for backup. Hey, I'm going, but I would either knock him out or silence that man. He just called reinforcements. Aoi replied. How long will it take you to find him and decapitate his head? No less than a minute. Aoi replied. Kill him and I'll reward you later. Deirdre replied. I tracked him down. He was in his room, as she predicted. He begged me to not kill him. I bent down to his level. Pulled my mask up, and I smiled in his face.
I have no remorse towards people like you. Aoi replied. Please! Leo yelled. I killed King Leo. Deirdre appeared. You finished this in less than a minute. Soon after, you appeared Kaoru. So my hunch was right? You would appear that night to kill the next tyrannical king. I replied. As you said that, I shook his blood off. Hey she's from HeadQuarters, right? Deirdre asked. I looked at you and, to my surprise, you were there that night.
Take care of her so we can be on our way. Deirdre replied. Take care of me, you say? I asked. You summoned your sword. Deirdre smiled and summoned her whip. I wanted nothing escalating more than it already has. That's why I whispered "Leave Kaoru. I don't want to kill you" in your ear. Afterward you asked me how I knew your name? I punched you in the stomach instead of killing you, as Deirdre desired. We need to leave. Aoi replied. Why, what are you afraid of, Aoi? Deirdre asked. It's not fear, it's more of my annoyance. Aoi replied. I hear voices in the distance. Deirdre replied. To be more exact, the girl I punched in the stomach is the girl I spoke of with the shitty brother is almost up here. Aoi replied. Why didn't you say that? Deirdre asked. I hate him with every fiber of my being. Aoi replied. We left through her portal. I felt bad for the way I treated you that day. Aoi replied. I felt you had no ill intentions behind it. I replied. That, he looked a little reinsured. A year later, after I finished killing King Ares. They set up a trap that caused Deirdre to make a choice. To turn me over or die as well. Aoi replied. That day I was present for the events that night. Megumi replied. Her response kicked me in the chest.
Oh, you mean this man? He willingly committed those assassinations. He just roped me into everything. Deirdre replied. I'm going to make you pay for what you've done to me, Deidre! Aoi yelled. She stepped on my head. You dare defy a God, Aoi Yoshida? Deirdre asked. Deirdre let his soul go. Megumi replied. If I do that, he'll turn to dust. Deirdre replied. You didn't? Megumi asked. It surprised everyone at what she said. He is completely all mine. You can put him through as many punishments as you desire. He won't die. Deirdre replied. You bitch. This is all your fault! I refuse to die! Aoi yelled. An array of spell circles appeared and swords rained down. Aoi replied. I used my magic to stop his attack. Then I tapped his forehead to immobilize him. Megumi replied. When I came to, I was at a public execution. They dressed me like a slave. They took what Deirdre's words to heart. They nearly beat me to death. As I felt as if my life was starting fade away. Your mother used her Tempus Magic in the middle of the execution. Aoi Yoshida, or should I call you Haru Ito? Megumi asked. I was surprised she knew my real name. Aoi replied. She told me. Listen, I know she brought a light in the shadows of your loneliness. She achieved her goal. You were more than a conquest. For some unknown reason, she keeps a tight grip on your soul. Why is that? Megumi asked. How is everything stopped in time? Aoi asked. You are your father's son. Constantly asking questions. Megumi replied. She snapped her fingers and things went back to normal. Your mom created a clone of me that died. They presumed me dead.
Your mom gave me a choice to start over becoming the exact thing I despised. Aoi replied. You may work under me. I would never call you a lapdog. You have too much of an attitude for me. Especially when it comes to work. Megumi replied. My belief is "You should never take longer than you need for a job". Aoi replied.
Aoi, have you seen her since? I asked. No, but I know how she is. I know everything about her. I know how vulnerable she is. Aoi replied. He had a wicked smirk. I can tell from that smirk is a mixture of him finally got it off his chest and his typical "revengeful scheming" smirk. When you come back, you two are taking this job. I will leave the information on your chest. Megumi replied. Mom, what is this job? I asked. See for yourself. Megumi replied. Mom? I asked. She walks to her car. I hugged Aoi. He blushed.
My mom answered her phone. You heard the story, girls? Megumi asked. So he's afraid to be close to anyone because of the fear of betrayal. Poppy replied.
Stay Tuned.
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