บท 7: A look into the past
Riveria looked at the bracelet and couldn't help be more than surprised, despite looking amateurish the bracelet has a sense of elegance to it
"What's this?"
With an awkward chuckle Lumas handed the bracelet to Riveria causing the most noticeable frown he has ever seen on Ais' face, with a nervous chuckle averted his eyes while rubbing the back of his head however Riveria was shocked the moment she touched it she felt Magic contained with in she didn't know what is did but she had a feeling it would prove useful
[Bracelet (C Rank - Low Tier)
A bronze bracelet with an Elunium core, Due to the use of 'Magic Bestowal' the magic effect of intent from the forger was imbued within
•Protection (C Rank): 10% of all damage is absorbed
•Eye Catcher (Error): The longer one looks at an Item with this status the more they think it will be worth]
Lumas looked over to the Ais to find her silently pouting
"I'll make you something next alright?"
Slowly the pout faded from her face as she seriously nodded before he knew Lumas found himself in a pair of arms
"Thank you Lumas… Truly, thank you"
Returning the hug with a calm smile, after a few minutes they made their way back towards the Loki Manor to call it a night
The next morning Lumas was woken up to the sound of his door being knocked on
"...huh? What?!"
A soft voice he didn't recognize sound through the door
"There is someone looking for you at the gates"
"Alright thanks… Let them know I'll be out soon"
Lumas didn't think much of it next to no one knew who he was in Oriaro, he figured it was the ore he ordered with Riveria's help, as he quickly got dressed and made his way out the front of the Loki Manor he found two people at the gate the first was an older man wearing a black tailcoat suit, black leather shoes, A white collared undershirt, and a black bow tie the man's back was straighter than a board and he had an air of nobility around him… As for the other she looked to be barely 20 wearing a black dress with white trim, a full skirt slightly above knee length. White half-apron, lace and a lace headpiece. Her light grey almost silver hair was up in a single braid resting on her bosom
The moment they saw him the women's knees went weak as the man skillfully yet gracefully caught her as he dropped to his knee his head low, not only were the Loki guards beyond confused but Lumas was as well as he awkwardly approached the gate facing the two he spoke
"You were looking for me?"
With his head still down the man began to speak with respect heavily laid in his words
"Yes Lord Freycliff, Susan informed me that she felt a breath of life in your mana… It's good to know you are wel-"
Waving his hands Lumas hurriedly cut him off
"Wait, what do you mean 'Lord Freycliff'?"
Slowly the man looked up to see Lumas confused
"Ahhh, It seems young masters' memories have been misplaced… Troublesome… Susan?"
As the man turned towards the women now known as Susan who closed her eyes, her face letting everyone know she was thinking terribly hard after a few seconds sweat began to form on her peerless before letting out a heavy sigh and slightly shaking her head
"Young masters memories can't be found… Maybe they were wiped in the process of the thing?"
Hearing that they were definitely talking about him and that thinks we're taking a weird turn he didn't allow the two to continue speaking as he ushered them into the manor leading them to Riveria's office to continue the talk
"Young Master…"
"Lord Freycliff…"
"Young Master…"
Lumas began ignoring them however being addressed as 'Young Master' and 'Lord Freycliff' was slowly getting under his skin, Right before they reached the office Lumas had enough of it quickly turning around he raised his voice
"SILENCE FOR FUCKS SAKE…. goddamn (in a slightly higher voice) Young master that, Lord Freycliff this… Quit seriously fuck…"
Susan seemed to tremble when 'Young Master' raised his voice… It's been too long since she has heard it, while bringing back some fear it finally solidified in her mind that they really found him, as for the man he didn't flinch only the corner of his lips moved upwards ever so slightly
"Lord-"
Lumas glared at the man quickly shutting the man up
"Lumas, call me Lumas"
"Lord Luma-"
"Just Lumas"
The man seemed to be conflicted
"My Lord… I can't it would be wrong of me to address you in such a manner"
With a sigh Lumas relented, Opening the door to the Office he found Riveria hard at work sorting through various papers, signing some ignoring others, or simply throwing them in the trash as she looked up she saw Lumas with a soft smile she was about to speak but then she saw who followed
After letting both Susan and Lumas into the room the man spoke as he closed the door behind him
"Inform me when you are done I will watch the door"
Lumas was about to speak but Susan beat him to it
"Lord Lumas, Is it ok to talk with her here?"
Riveria nearly burst into anger when she heard the women overly caring voice but Lumas chided her
"This 'Women' is someone that I see as family"
Susan's eyes went wide as she instantly bowed towards Riveria speaking with slight fear in her voice
"I'm apologize for my lack of manner my lady"
If she wasn't confused before Riveria was now
"What's all this Lord talk?"
Susan spoke out with confidence and reverence laid deep within her voice
"Of course I would speak to Lord Freycliff and Lady Freycliff in such a manner, do you believe the mere help could speak to master in such a casual manner?!"
Riveria began rubbing her temples while Lumas asked
"Why do you believe I'm this Lord Freycliff?"
Susan didn't miss a beat an spoke
"Because I can feel young masters Falna, Umr At-Tawil informed us that when you return your Falna will remain… That's how we found you"
Slowly tears began to form in Susan's eyes
"We've been looking for you for so long… We've been without Young Master for nearly a thousand years…"
"Wait wait wait… A thousand years honestly? Who do you think you are trying to fool"
Riveria stared the woman down as she looked for an answer
"If you are doubting because of the age you see you'll be sorely mistaken… Since the… the Ritual both Sebastian and I have been tied to Young Masters life… as long as he lives so do we…"
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[Flash Back - Freycliff Manor - Lumas Freycliff]
'Father said he found the cure to my sickness, It's been so long since I could feel the warmth of the sun against my skin, the grass against my feet, and the fresh air outside… Everyone left, they said Father couldn't do it… They all said he was a madman but he proved them wrong I wonder what mom's face would look like if she found out Father actually did it..'
Lumas' thoughts were cut short as Susan entered the room and with a soft smile she spoke
"Young Master it's time for your bath, Afterwards Lord Freycliff wishes to speak with you"
"Very Well Susan"
Entering the room Susan made her way to Lumas' bed and carefully picked him up before carrying him to the baths
"Father told me that I may be able to walk soon is he right Susan?"
Although she was slightly depressed seeing Lumas' hopeful face she softly spoke
"I believe this time it will work Young Master, Let's hurry up and get you clean so he can begin alright?"
Seeing that Lumas wasn't going to keep asking questions she slowly placed him into the water and began washing him
:-:
"Lord Freycliff… Are you sure"
"Sebastian he is worth the world… 200 Thousand lives are worth nothing next to his happiness, he's like that because of my ignorance…"
"Lord…"
"Sebastian, It's time bring the stone and inform Umr At-Tawil"
It didn't take long for Sebastian to return with a smooth black stone, 2 Vials of blood red liquid, and a Vial of a green flame
"Umr… Are you sure this won't hurt him"
Holding up the trapped green flame as he spoke however Umr At-Tawil waved his hand
"That boy is stronger than you could ever believe, I've seen his future the things he will be capable of after this will be indescribable…" (1)
Lord Freycliff turned to Umr At-Tawil
"I thank you for you sacrifice"
Umr At-Tawil scoffed
"What sacrifice? Some Uru and a few other so called 'Godly Metals' and some herbs pfft such things are easy to come across the lower worlds lame anyways"
Finishing his words with a shrug of his shoulders he spoke once more
"Let's get this on with, Thousands of people to sacrifice and a boy to save and this is the last chance in the next… 2 million or so years"
The door opened to reveal Lumas being carried in by Susan
"Lumas, After today you shall stand on your own two feet carrying the Freycliff name on your shoulders… Don't let anyone look down on you, You are Royalty"
As Lumas' father finished his words Lumas found himself inside of a complex ritual circle drawn out with blood as both Lord Freycliff and Umr At-Tawil began chanting when they were done the air around the room seemed to solidify as Umr At-Tawil stepped forward placing the stone on Lumas' chest
"...To Beginning"
Every other word seemed to be in a different language except the last two as the Chant finished the vials shattered and what they were holding flooded into Lumas's body… then everything went silent the last thing Lumas saw was the sky alongside a feeling of weightlessness and a red pillar reaching into the sky
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After their talks Lumas knew little of Freycliff and even less of what truly happened other than a ritual, He knew he was royalty and that both Sebastian and Susan used to take care of him when he was paralyzed, the reason he was paralyzed he wasn't told… However he found out that Sebastian had the 'Key' to his wealth
Lumas was stuck in his thoughts while Susan and Riveria spoke, after a while if talking a single knock resounded on the door shaking Lumas from his thoughts as he looked up he saw Susan's rear end not far from his face as she bent over Riveria's desk deep into conversation however he didn't listen when he realized what he was doing he quickly became embarrassed with a red hue rushing up his face as he averted his eyes and awkwardly stood up
"I-I'll check the door…"
Neither of the girls paid him any mind, but Susan had a gentle smile on her face as she looked at Lumas from the corner of her eye, She couldn't help but think this wasn't truly her master but that didn't matter she had finally found him… and he wasn't going to disappear again, she didn't care if she had to kill a god to keep him safe… While she may not be as strong as Sebastian she wasn't weak by any means… when she saw Lumas look over his shoulder she arched her back allowing her skirt to rise slightly but it didn't seem to stop until a pair of grey almost sliver panties barely peaked out from underneath, Lumas nearly tripped at the sight but with a cough he opened the door to find Sebastian constantly keeping Ais at bay by casually sidestepping into her path if he didn't see the frown on her face he might've laughed
"Sebastian you don't have to worry about her, she's… a Friend?"
While it was worded like a question the frown on Ais' morphed into a smile as she nodded
"Mhm"
She narrowed her eyes at Sebastian's soft smile and caring eyes that suddenly appeared the moment Lumas opened the door, but not paying it anymore attention she went into the office behind Lumas only to see Susan sitting in a chair with the same soft smile and caring eyes Sebastian carried causing her to further narrow her eyes, Ais slightly nudged Lumas with her elbow before whispering
"Do you think she's cute?"
As he heard this he turned his head to meet Ais' seeing her golden orbs seemingly peering into his soul he slightly averted his eyes with a deep breath
"Really pink?"
Ais froze then mechanically looked down to find that nothing was showing, then she remembered she wasn't wearing anything pink by the time she came to this realization she found that Lumas was nowhere to find for nearly an instant a frown formed on her face before morphing into a small smile
(A/N: (1)For those that are worried about the 'Chosen One' thing in a previous chap it relates to Umr At-Tawil's sight into the future, This 'universe's chosen one' *cough bell cough* is still a thing being the chosen one is due to his powers... No prophecy, No plot armor... If Lumas dies he dies such things happen Lumas isn't 'special' he's just royalty :)) (A/N 2: 1/4 of the way done with the dungeon soon my children soon....)
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