Bab 24: CHAPTER 23
Lilieth analyzed the situation and recalled that there was an unstable energy flow when they entered the domains of Mudowo. Lilieth sighed and she was deeply convinced,
"Maybe it was that abnormal sandstorm that caused us to be separated.".
It seemed that the raging and searing sandstorm caused a strange disturbance to the energy flow of the Mudowo world. The energy flow was quite similar to the flowing stream going downhill in which the burning sandstorm was like a whirlpool that had emerged in a stream suddenly. Though, the difference of an energy flow compared to a downstream is that, the energy is invisible to human's eyes but, they flow around through everything.
Cleara nodded to Lilieth's assesment,
"Yes I kinda agree with that.".
Soon Cleara told to herself where Lilieth was able to hear,
"Hm, if that's the case. Then, I shall see where they were sent to...".
Cleara revealed her floating crystal ball once again. As Lilieth saw Cleara's magical sphere, Lilieth was deep in her thoughts, while she was making a tricky grin,
"So she's still using an OLD crystal ball instead of a smartphone huh?".
Cleara made a mysterious gesture on her crystal ball. Her crystal ball had shown a sudden glimpse of Nassus and Otorine. They were treading along the calm and arid part of the desert, where the sandstorm wasn't brewing. Then, Lilieth said,
"So that's where little Nassus and his Ori were transferred to...I wonder where did Yumine land in?".
In Yumine's situation, her face was lying down on the hot desert, where the red sandstorm was brewing hard. She got up and she made a tantrum like she was an annoying little girl,
"Oh c'mon! I thought we'd be at the desert palace first, not in this sand already! Also, where are Nassus, Lilieth, and Ori?!".
"AND THE SAND IS GETTING INTO MY EYES!",
as she exclaimed and rubbed her eyes that had sand particles. Though, she was a bit worried when she recalled the place she was in,
"Wait, sand?".
There was a powerful stomp behind her. She turned around and saw the full frame of the menacing infernal minotaur that was breathing heavily. His breathing was smiliar to an enraged bull, turning the atmosphere to be tense.
"Oh f*ck!",
she expressed. Sooner or later, Yumine was trembling in fear, since the minotaur was in front of her. Though, she tried to calm down, as she told to herself that she can get out in one piece,
"Time to act natural.".
She looked at the minotaur, her head felt sweaty for a moment. Though, she tried to respond to him like she was talking to a normal person,
"Ahhhh ummmm...Hey there big guy! D-don't mind me. I-I'm not here to let you go back to your cage or anything!".
Due to her intensified nervous feeling around her whole body, she slipped up. She couldn't believe of what she had said out loud, turning her to be disappointed in herself deep in her thoughts,
"Oh Gods, what am I saying...".
Somehow, the infernal minotaur didn't respond back. There was an awkward deafening silence, as nothing scary had happened. Suddenly, the minotaur stated his desires and growled like a desperate maniac,
"ME DO GODDESS! GRRRRRRUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!".
Sooner or later, Yumine was already running away from the crazed minotaur who was chasing her, in which it was a very hilarious scene to see,
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!".
While she was panicking and running away like a whining little girl, she expressed to the minotaur without looking at him,
"WHILE I'M INTO GUYS BUT, YOUR THING WON'T FIT! REALLY IT WON'T FIT!".
The minotaur, looked-like he seemed to have wanted a taste of Yumine's delicious heated body and her sacred addictive flower that came from the heavens. Since, these would satisfy his boosted libido, despite the logical things Yumine had said. She was begging out loud, crying for help from no one, while the care-free Gods were just watching her from a tv screen at Celestia Heavenly Mall,
"SOMEONE, SAVE THIS POOR GODDESS FROM A CRAZY MINOTAUR WHO WANTS TO RAPE ME!".
It was a hilarious sight, since a powerful Goddess was running away from a lesser being, despite she had the said divine powers that could destroy gigantic menaces or infinite number of mobs. For some unusual reason, Yumine noticed something just now,
"Oh wait, I have powers.".
Yumine turned around in a very majestic way, such as she was a professional skater and she confronted the Minotaur that was approaching her. She breathed heavily, then she bent her knees and spread her arms, such as she was ready to unsheathe her new set of pink rapiers. Her determined eyes were focused on the minotaur. The next moment, the minotaur cried in pain, turning him to discontinue his desire of capturing her,
"GRAHCK!".
His hands was gripping the sands, as the constricting thorns were surging throughout his veins. Through the distance, Yumine was dumbfounded, as the minotaur had suddenly stopped on his tracks. She noticed that there was a pink glowing light emanating from the minotaur,
"Hm?".
She didn't have second thoughts, as she went near to the minotaur. Thereupon, she had witnessed that the minotaur was crying in sheer pain. Yumine felt some kind of pity for the poor beast, due to her sensitive Goddess heart. In turn, she went a closer look, in order to know what's wrong with the monster. As she went near, she noticed that there was pink lilac crest imprinted on his chest, that was glowing vibrantly.
"Is he in pain 'cuz of that?",
she said. Yumine told herself,
"I can't believe I'm gonna do this.".
Yumine stepped back for a few paces. She reached out her right hand and gripped her right wrist tightly. Then, she chanted a quick magical spell,
"ALPHIONE CURSE RELEASE!".
That sudden moment, there was a grandiose magical pentagram below and above the minotaur. Then, the magical cicles, shone so bright, as if it caused a strong burst of light that made Cleara to notice at a very long distance. Afterwards, the light blacked out and the pentagrams were all gone in a blink of an eye. The minotaur sensed that the grueling painful spikes that were piercing throughout his body were all gone. Yumine noticed that the pink lilac symbol imprinted on him was erased too. Not only that, the minotaur's infernal flames, wings, and hard mask had dispersed as well. Lastly, the searing sandstorm of burning doom was gone in the wind. She gave a relieved smile to the minotaur as the minotaur had calmed down. Sadly, she felt dizzy afterwards. Thereon, she was deep in her thoughts, as she remembered something,
"I forgot, using that skill uses too much of my Mana. I really need to stop on my diet...".
Yumine had collapsed on the barren wasteland afterwards, since her magical energy was totally depleted. The minotaur didn't take advantage of her but, he did lift her and carry her away on top of his shoulder. For some reason, his desperation for carnal passion in his eyes weren't present anymore. Instead, his look was filled with deep concern for Yumine, as if his expression was close to human.
On the other hand, at the calm part of the bright yellow desert, Otorine was with little Nassus. Otorine was holding Nassus's hand like they were mother and child. They were sweating, as they were treading along the infinite desert that had no end. The good thing is, there was no sandstorm brewing. Otorine noticed that her Nassus was wearing a saddened look, so she told him with the face of a guardian angel to boost his motivation,
"Don't worry Nassus, everything will be alright soon enough.".
Nassus nodded and he had stopped having small worries afterwards. For quite sometime, Otorine noticed that small Nassus was already sweating hard,
"I guess you're thirsty now huh Nassus. Don't worry.".
Otorine took a deep breath, sensing the limited magical particles around the arid desert. Soon, she cast out with her vacant hand,
"MEGAMIA AQUA SPHERE!".
She formed some kind of gel-like water sphere that levitated on top of her hand. The water ball may appear solid but, it was just normal spring water that had formed itself into a liquid ball that would never burst. She gave it to Nassus. Otorine told Nassus that it's just plain water. Young Nassus had doubts at first,
"Hm?".
Though, Nassus just drank the water sphere, as if he was siphoning a drink without a straw later on. Little Nassus was refreshed afterwards and Otorine was happy for him. Soon, they continued to move along the desert sea. Otorine was giving him water spheres whenever Nassus was almost feeling exhausted. As a long time passed, there were still no sight of a miracle, as it seemed they were just moving around in circles. Otorine's energy was nearly depleted, since she was giving water to the little Nassus and due to the intense heat of the desert as well. Otorine looked-like she was in a very bad state. Later, Otorine had fallen on the ground like she was a tired maiden. In turn, Nassus was very much worried for her state,
"—!?".
Though, Otorine just told him with an exhausted smile,
"Don't worry about me Nassus...I'll recover my energy soon enough. Since, I'm a Goddess...".
Sadly, in her engrossed thoughts, she says otherwise,
"Though if this keeps up...I might collapse from exhaustion and heat. Since, corporeal bodies have less mana reserve...compared to our ethereal bodies.".
That sudden moment, a desert caravan came near them, as if a miracle had came. There was a band of men who looked-like they were mere traders who's routes were the sandy dunes. Soon, one of them said to the exhausted Otorine and worried little Nassus,
"Oooooh! a mother and son wandering in the middle of the desert? Want our help from this barren desert?".
Otorine replied desperately,
"Yes please!".
Then, one of them replied back,
"Oh okay, but first, you should give us something of value. Let's say—.".
The man paused for a few moments and he held his chin, while he was staring at Otorine's cleavage with crazed interest. Then, he continued to say,
"YOU'LL LET US HAVE A TASTE OF YOUR AMAZING BODY!".
"What?!",
Otorine was shocked when she heard his direct statements filled with lust. Though, the other men on his side were just laughing with maniacal faces, as they were agreeing upon what he demanded from Otorine. Then, one of them explained to Otorine, while he was laughing out loud,
"EH-HEH-HEH-HEH-HEH! Well that's the rule of this land isn't it? Since, our ROYAL GODDESS CLEARA told that you should give something of equivalent value.".
The band of men continued laughing, while Otorine and Nassus were displeased of their dirty offer. Sooner or later, one of the men asked her once again,
"So what do you say? WOMAN?".
There was a chilling silence, as they were waiting for Otorine's response. Though, Otorine just gritted her teeth full of anger for the band of thirsty men. Then, she was deep in her agonized thoughts,
"Darn! If only my energy wasn't depleted, then I could wipe out these fools in a mere second! Though, if we stay here too long, we'd both collapse from this heat and I'm worried for Nassus's sake too...".
Otorine gulped. She swallowed her pride and told her response with a very low tone,
I guess I have no choice...I'll—.".
Nassus went in front of the weakened Otorine down on the ground for some reason. He brought out his arms out wide, as if he was protecting his Otorine and her virtue from the band of fools. Nassus didn't say anything but, he was glaring at them such as he was a brave pup protecting his injured female master. The band of dirty males had stopped laughing and they gave a cold stare at little Nassus. Then, one of them said with a scary voice,
"Oh? So you're trying to protect your mom, huh? While, we can just let you two die, this is a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY for us to have an enjoyable time with a gorgeous woman!".
Though, Nassus and Otorine weren't mother and son, as they were true lovers in truth. The band jumped out from their caravan. They brought out their scimitars, that were short crescent curved blades. They, tried to threaten Nassus,
"So step a side, KID!".
Soon, Nassus went straight to the band recklessly. Sadly, his punches were just hitting air, as one of the armed men just gripped Nassus's forehead. They laughed, as little Nassus was a pathetic kid who knew nothing about combat. The next moment, they slashed Nassus's cheek and kicked him away such as he was just a mere puppy.
"NASSUS!",
Otorine cried, as Nassus was down on the sand beaten up. Young Nassus tried to get up but, he was knocked out by the man's powerful blow. One of the band said with a boastful grin,
"If that's the only thing you can do KID, then give it up while we have FUN TIME with this woman!".
The maniacs were slowly getting near Otorine. Otorine was trembling in fear, as she was seeing that they were licking their lips. They were seeing her as if she was a delicious piece of meat. Otorine tried to get up but, her feet were paralyzed due to her weakened state. Instead, she cast out with her hand deliberately,
"LUMEN QUASAR...CTULHU BURST...RAGING COCYUTUS!".
Sadly nothing came out, as her magical energy was totally depleted. The only thing she could do was pour out merciful tears, while the terrifying and lust-filled men were getting near her,
"Please, someone save us...".
That sudden moment, the air turned stagnant and time was frozen for a few moments. The deafening mute seeped throughout the place. The place was trembling and the band of fools noticed that the epicenter was coming from the little Nassus. Young Nassus, was able to stand up for some reason. Though, he was very composed. Then, his body was engulfed in pure silver flames. Suddenly, Nassus's powerful surging aura had seeped through the air. The men were shaking in fear, since they could feel that he wasn't the same pathetic kid that they had fought before. Young Nassus exhaled and shouted to the skies above,
"BLADE MEMORIA, REZETTA!".
In a few moments, Nassus was now wielding a very bright crystal estoc that was made of ice from absolute zero. It's very form was similar to a lance but, it was shorter, thinner and lighter, as the estoc was mainly used for fast piercings and quick strikes. His hilt had a black and white crest of a blooming rose. The end of the handle had a small and round blue crystal that was like a small clock. Otorine can't believe of what she had seen, especially Nassus's Blade Memoria. It appeared that little Nassus's intense emotions of wanting to protect his beloved Goddess Otorine had activated a miraculous ability. A kind of secret ability or power that utilizes powerful emotions and memories in order to summon out a blade, called Blade Memoria. Thereon, he was able to churn out and utilize his own intensified feelings into a beautiful and powerful blade. For the Goddesses, it's a very important secret ability for their chosen hero should get. Since, it would mean that the hero would do everything for the Goddess. His weapon was even releasing moist and cold air, as if it was similar to an arctic freezer. Sooner or later he exclaimed to the crazed males,
"STAY AWAY FROM ORI ONEE-SAMA!".
The band of men steeled themselves and charged at Nassus. The young determined Nassus's response for them was, he just struck the ground with his magical weapon. Suddenly, time had stood still once again. Though, Nassus was the only one able to move, even the Goddess Otorine was frozen in time as well. Thereupon, he went to the back of his approaching enemies slowly. The next moment, Nassus snapped his fingers. Otorine was seeing that little Nassus was moving in hyper-speed. He was stabbing the band of fools back to back in quick succession. The men were crying in agony, as they were all being decimated by the fast-moving Nassus who caught up and rushed through the time he had lost. Otorine left out a grateful tear. Since, she was witnessing that her little Nassus was doing everything he could, just to protect her from the band of fools. Sooner or later, Nassus jumped high. Then, he struck the ground once again,
"HIYAH!".
The men were all cut into minced meat, showing their dismembered gruesome innards, as the powerful wind that Nassus created had hit them. Thereupon, Otorine's crisis was averted, as the desperate males were no more. Afterwards, young Nassus collapsed on the ground. His Blade Memoria had dispersed as well, when the user had depleted all of his energy. Otorine wore a dazzling smile of a thankful princess, as her knight-in-shining-armor little Nassus saved the day,
"Thank you as always...my...Nassus...".
Then, she had collapsed as well. Since, the extended heat was too much for her physical body to handle. Otorine and Nassus were down on the sandy dunes. Nassus's immense energy and aura was gone as well, turning the air to be normal once again. As young Nassus was unconscious, he had submerged into his earliest memories.
Following the events after the matured Nassus had failed to save Goddess Ira from the hooded menace, Nassus was sent to another world by force. There were strong thunderstorms and downpour of rain. The matured Nassus was running and panting along the dark woods that seemed infinite. His face looked problematic, while he was soaked in the rain. He was disturbed deep in his thoughts,
"No, this can't be! I'm in another world?! ".
Sooner or later, he shouted desperately,
"GODDESS IRA! WHERE ARE YOU?!".
Even though, it was futile he still rushed forward and tried to find his way out in a never ending forest. He had grown tired of running and took a small rest at a fallen log nearby. Though, his face still couldn't believe of what happened before,
"How did this happen? Am I really too weak to protect my Goddess Ira?".
He was on the verge of crying and despising his weak self. Suddenly, he noticed that there was visage of a woman who had collapsed from a short distance. He was curious and went near to the unconscious maiden lying on the ground. He noticed that the woman was truly beautiful. She had blue hair and she was wearing a royal blue traditional kimono. Thereon, he asked himself,
"Who is this woman?".
Soon, her necklace that had a symbol of a lotus flower floated and glowed. It's color was deep blue that radiated a mysterious light blue color. As Nassus saw the levitating necklace, he was even more shocked than ever before,
"What's going on with her necklace?".
Status Power Mingguan
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-- Power
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