Chapter 30: Return
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The vote will last one more day.
I had hoped for a different result but I'll reintroduce the choice when the main plot of this era finishes.
Till then I'll upload the premade chapters as omakes.
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In the dark, churning waters off the east coast, a convergence of Magicule began to manifest.
The magicules of the world, drawn by a primal force, started to coalesce with purpose and intensity.
The air burned with power as the magicules swirled together, forming a vortex of pure energy that pulsed with a ominous light.
This was not a birth, but a reformation—Charybdis was returning.
The seas around the vortex began to roil violently, waves crashing with unprecedented fury as the magicules took shape.
Within moments, a terrifying draconic form emerged from the maelstrom, an embodiment of sins and corruption.
The sky darkened, and a palpable sense of dread spread, alerting all nearby to the resurgence of an immense, dangerous presence.
However, unlike her first birth, this time Charybdis's consciousness was more attuned, more in control.
As soon as her draconic form solidified, she began to rein in the chaotic energy that emanated from her.
Her monstrous body started to shift and compress, scales melting into smooth skin, wings retracting, and fierce claws turning into delicate fingers.
Within minutes, the terrifying dragon was gone, replaced by a human form—Charybdis, reborn and reformed.
Stronger than she had ever been before.
Standing on the turbulent surface of the ocean, her human senses quickly attuned to the world around her.
The oppressive energy that had leaked uncontrollably moments before was now a potent but stable force.
Suddenly, two figures descended from the sky with blinding speed.
Veldora and Milim, their immense power cutting through the atmosphere, landed with an urgency that betrayed their deep concern.
As soon as they saw Charybdis standing there, their expressions shifted from anxiety to pure, unrestrained joy.
"Charybdis!" Veldora roared, his voice cracking with a rare mix of relief and overwhelming happiness.
Tears welled up in his eyes, a rare sight for the mighty dragon. "I thought I had truly lost you— Waaah."
Milim, unable to contain her emotions, let out a wail that echoed with both joy and sorrow.
"Charybdis!" she screamed, her voice breaking as tears poured down her cheeks.
She launched herself at Charybdis, wrapping her in a fierce, almost desperate embrace. "I thought I'd never see you again! I missed you so much! I can't believe you're really here!"
Veldora, joining the embrace verbally after finishing his crying,
"You have no idea how empty everything felt without you," he choked out. "Your return means everything to us."
Charybdis, still adjusting to her new form, felt the overwhelming warmth of their emotions wash over her.
She began to laugh, a light and joyous sound that rang out over the calming ocean waves.
"I missed you both so much too," she said, her voice filled with affection and a hint of apology.
"I'm so sorry for all the sadness I caused."
Despite the trials and transformations her life had undergone, the sense of belonging and acceptance from her new family made her feel whole something ahe never felt before.
'I really lucked out this life didn't i huh ?'
Nature, having acknowledged her revival, began to calm.
The skies cleared, and the seas settled. Though the initial sense of danger had subsided, a new understanding permeated the world: Charybdis had returned, not as an unrestrained force of destruction, but as a powerful controlled Foe.
With Veldora and Milim by her side, she was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
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Charybdis stood near the edge of the ocean along with herfamily seeminglystaring into nothing as she shused the others, the salty breeze rustling her hair.
The waves crashed against the rocky shore, a symphony of nature's relentless power.
She glanced at Harita, who stood behind the forestry, trying to maintain a facade of strength and secrecy.
But Charybdis could see the strain in her eyes, the subtle tremor in her hands.
"Harita," Charybdis called, her voice cutting through the roar of the sea.
Harita straightened, stepping forward. "Yes, Master?"
Charybdis turned to face her, her gaze intense. "Drop the act. I know what you're going through."
Harita's eyes flickered with defiance and fear. "I'm fine, Master. I can handle it."
Charybdis moved closer, her presence dominating. "No, you can't. The withdrawal is tearing you apart. I see it."
Harita's shoulders slumped, the truth undeniable. "I don't want to appear weak in front of your family."
"Strength isn't about hiding your struggles," Charybdis said, her tone softer but firm. "It's about overcoming them. And I can help you."
She extended her arm, veins pulsing with potent blood. "Drink. This will satisfy your hunger and calm the turmoil within you."
Harita hesitated, but the primal urge gnawing at her was too strong.
She latched onto Charybdis's arm, her eyes darkening as she drank deeply. The moment the blood touched her lips, a wave of relief and energy surged through her.
Her hunger was sated almost instantly, but she couldn't stop. She continued to drink, consumed by the overwhelming need for more.
Charybdis watched her,with amusement in her eyes. "That's enough, Harita," she said firmly, but Harita didn't seem to hear.
The oni's eyes rolled back as she continued to draw more energy than her body could handle.
Finally, her grip loosened, and she collapsed, unconscious, at Charybdis's feet.
Charybdis knelt beside her, gently brushing a strand of hair from Harita's face. "Rest now," she whispered. "We'll find a better way for you to handle this."
As she looked up, she saw Veldora and Milim watching from a distance. Veldora's expression was curious and concerned, while Milim's eyes sparkled with interest.
"She'll be fine," Charybdis assured them. "She just needs time to adjust."
Milim nodded, stepping closer. "You're really something, you know that?"
Charybdis allowed a small smile. "Well you could say that"
With that, she lifted Harita effortlessly and carried her on her shoulder.
She turned towards Veldora and Milim with a bewitching smile on her face
" So wanna go home now ?"
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