"So what do you think?" Elder Bao asked without taking his eyes off Fu Xie Lan who was still lying unconscious.
"Based on the magic book, I concluded that the girl's body contained two souls, as evidenced by the reaction of the seal in her body. It's just ..."
"It is just?"
"No matter how many knots the seal opens, when the silver blood moon occurs the seal will still be destroyed. In other words, the girl's two souls will still disappear and that means death," said Elder Chen with a heavy sigh.
"So how? what are you going to do now? "asked Elder Bao.
"Err ... I should have asked that. You brought her here. I'm only helping you as much as I can," Elder Chen replied, rolling his eyes in embarrassment.
Elder Bao just smiled as he scratched the nape of his neck which was not itchy.
"What are you going to do with her?" asked Elder Chen.
"Hmm. I don't know. I'm also confused. The first time I met that girl, her body was covered in blood. To be honest, I'm very pity, plus the child doesn't understand the condition of her body, maybe I should just make her my disciple, "said Elder Bao with a sigh.
"Huh? Are you sure?" said Elder Chen. all this time, he knew that his best friend had never been interested in having students even though many wanted to be his students. According to him, it was very troublesome. And now, he wanted a girl with unknown origins to be his disciple?
"Are you sure? I want to make her my student not because I want to guide her, but I just want to protect her. With the title as my student, no one will dare to bother her. At least until then. This is all I can do," he decided.
The youth who sat in silence next to Fu Xie Lan's bed did not miss a single word from Elder Chen and Elder Bao.
He was completely aware of what condition her mother was in. His hands were clenched tightly, feelings of anger, sadness, disappointment mixed into one within him.
It wasn't a meeting like this that he wanted. It was the first time he met his mother and had to go back apart just because of that stupid seal. He did not accept.
"Son, don't you think that you should meet your father?" Elder Chen's voice suddenly distracted his attention. During these two days, when Fu Xie Lan was still unconscious. Elder Chen and Elder Huang Bao told the young man everything, including Lord Gu and the events of 700 years ago.
'Before I wanted that, but after meeting my mother, it seems like she needs me more,' thought the young man.
"I want to meet him, uncle. But not now. And again, can you keep everything about me and this girl a secret from others?" he said then turned to the two old men who were sitting in the corner of the room.
He did not want his identity to be known by others, including the identity of this girl. He did not know the kind of danger that would come to his mother. Moreover, in her body, there is human blood. besides, before finding a way for his mother to be free from the seal without losing her soul, he would continue to keep her true identity a secret, the black magicians who disappeared after that incident also could not guarantee that they would not reappear. All this he did for the good and safety of his mother. Yes, that's the only way.
Elder Chen and Elder Bao looked at each other, the same thing appeared in their minds, 'has this young man fallen in love with that girl?' they were completely unaware of the strangeness of the young man who suddenly turned back towards the room that he didn't even know before.
"Very well, if that is your wish. We will also not ask again. You must have a special reason". Elder Bao replied, blushing.
Immediately Elder Chen had the feeling of wanting to throw Elder Bao to Hell when he saw his eccentric behavior.
That young man was Lord Gu's son, what kind of courage did they have to defy his orders? Unless they are tired of living. Asking them to talk like an ordinary person was very hard for them. It wasn't that they didn't respect the ruler's son, it was just that this was the young man's request to be casual to him.
***
Demon Palace
The situation inside the palace hall was very tense. Even a little movement could be the reason they were killed. They are the ones who have walked through the forbidden forest.
Each group reported their search results, including the whereabouts of a human girl they met and suddenly disappeared.
Whether it can be said to be a good report or not because what they report is more or less the same. there was nothing strange that they found apart from that human girl. Even though they traced the forest twice in only three days, they still found nothing.
Lord Gu, who was listening to the report, just sat silently on his throne with one hand resting on his chin. He did not do anything but the killing aura that wafted up within him caused an atmospheric pressure in the room that made it difficult for anyone to breathe.
Cold sweat-filled every creature's body, trying to minimize the sound of panting as the oxygen in the room seemed to be running low.
Suddenly Elder You's body was thrown away, crashing into the hall wall and vomiting blood.
"Are you trying to trick me?" cold sounds reaching everyone's sense of hearing made their bodies tremble with fear.
"My... my highness, forgive your weak servant. Your humble servant does not dare to do that", said the Elder You fearfully, kneeling on the floor.
The indoor air pressure was getting thinner and thinner, giving Bai Xue's bodyguard the courage to act and trying to minimize Lord Gu's anger. He then explained everything in detail to the ruler.
However, Bai Xue's body was also thrown and hit the hall pillar, the impact was extremely violent. Make the man vomit blood.
"Tch .... Once again you interrupt, die."
'It's not enough, I want more, he thought, grinning. a grin that made Bai Mo who was standing beside Lord Gu shudder in horror. Bodyguard Bai Mo recovered a day ago, and only returned to the palace today.
Master Gu fell silent again, creating a hellish silence for them.
It's not that he doesn't believe what they are saying, it's just that in the past two days his feelings have been messy, and letting go of his frustration with them doesn't change much how he feels.
"Good... Tell the palace officials to tighten security in all places, immediately report if you find something strange," he said, then left the hall, but before that, his steps stopped making several people who had already exhaled a sigh of relief again holding their breath they.
"You two come with me!" He said, grinning. What he meant was Bodyguard Bai Mo and Bodyguard Bai Xue.
The two of them looked at each other, shuddering in horror. Something unkind must be waiting for them.
"According to your highness order," they said in unison, then following Lord Gu left the hall.
Sighs of relief could be heard clearly from everyone in the hall, some of them helping Elder You then left the palace hall as well.
While Master Gu who was followed by his two bodyguards disappeared at the end of the corridor. Where did they go, no one knows.
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Three figures appeared on a vast meadow. They were Lord Gu, bodyguard Bai Mo, and bodyguard Bai Xue.
"Ready to take orders, Your Highness," said the two bodyguards at the same time taking a kneeling position with only one knee supporting.
"You ... Attack me!" said Lord Gu.
The two bodyguards immediately fell to the ground in shock.
"B..but your highness, we..we ...."
"If not, prepare yourselves," Lord Gu interrupted Bai Mo's words then took some distance and prepared to attack.
Maybe this is the right way to vent the anger he felt for the past two days.
"Momo… do something, Lord Gu seems angry." Bai Xue whined, grabbing Bai Mo's arm.
"Shut up stupid... It's all because of your actions earlier, already knowing that Lord Gu's words don't like to be interrupted, you still do it" Bai Mo said, snorted in annoyance.
Although he wasn't sure what he was saying, because it seemed like there was something else that had led the ruler to go this far. As long as he was recovering, it seemed like something had happened to Lord Gu.
Flashback On
It's been a day since he gave the order to search the forbidden forest. The great mana Elder You said, he also felt it. The wind blew softly from the side of the window where he was standing.
Suddenly his whole body was tense and stiff, his heart was beating uncontrollably, his breathing was raging. The sweet aroma of raspberries mixed with jasmine tickled his sense of smell. Even though it was a glimpse, that scent made a big change in him. The scent he missed so much, the scent that always made him addicted. The scent of Queen Yu Yi. His wife.
Even at a glance, but that scent made a big change in him. The scent he missed so much, the scent that hooked him, the scent of Queen Yu Yi, his wife.
Various kinds of prejudice appeared in his mind.
"Does that scent belong to my Queen?"
"Has she come back?"
For the first time in 700 years, he was afraid. Afraid of what he feels is wrong, afraid that his hope will return him to disappointment.
He wanted so badly to confirm the owner of this scent, but he was afraid too.
Without waiting long, his body seemed to move alone looking for the origin of the intoxicating aroma. Do not forget to also disguise his existence. The hot sun at noon did not dampen the action. Move swiftly without anyone noticing.
Stop at a tree branch that stands tall, right not far from an old white two-story building. His gaze fixed on a beautiful girl who was standing behind the wide-open window. unmistakably, that scent came from the girl's body.
"Is that girl her reincarnation?"
"Right, honey ... I miss you"
His heart was beating uncontrollably again, his blood rustling, triggering a feeling of not knowing what to do.
He couldn't help feeling like approaching her because of the longing that had tormented him for hundreds of years. He wanted to hug her, but the feeling of fear came back to haunt him.
"What if she doesn't recognize me?"
"What should I do?"
Trying to put all his fears and negative thoughts aside, he immediately rushed to where the girl was. It didn't matter if she didn't recognize him, all he wanted to do now was hold her for as long as he could.
His body which had been floating in the air suddenly stopped and returned to its original position. The girl who was the reincarnated queen suddenly fell to the floor, in pain.
A creeping rune filled her body, like a seal. No, he knows the seal. Soul cover rune belonging to the Elves.
Even though his current position couldn't be said to be too close, he could still clearly see everything that was happening in the room. Including the runes he saw were engraved.
Instantly a feeling of tightness filled his chest. was it because of his past mistakes related to the seal? He also did not know who was willing to save his queen's soul.
He knew very well what the soul cover rune seal looked like. If the runes are left for longer it eats away at her body. Then that girl's body wouldn't be able to withstand the pain from the seal.
He had to get going there. However, when his body wanted to move again, several people he knew suddenly entered the room, they were Elder Huang Bao, Elder Chen, and a young man who he could not see how his face was, the young man seemed to immediately help support the body of the girl who had fallen to the floor by hugging him.
Hugging? Hey .. what the hell did he see that. Is her queen's body being hugged by another man? He wanted to blow himself up right then and there. Even though the girl was immature but that girl was still the reincarnation of the queen. He did not accept that his queen's body was touched by another man. He should have moved faster earlier and it should be him who was hugging her.
Jealousy, worry, anger, fear, and longing were jumbled into one within him. Had it not been for the queen's safety, the old two-story building before her would have been leveled to the ground.
He continued to watch, the young man whose position was facing the window obstructed his view. Even so, he knew that the young man who was hugging his queen was trying to dampen the aura, scent, and suppress the pain caused by the soul cover rune. It seems that the young man knows the condition of his queen. Everything that young man did should be done by him. The only thing that made her feel a little calm, the girl didn't seem to be in pain anymore.
It's not like he doesn't want to get close or go to the girl right away, it's just what the little old man would say when he suddenly appears there? An old man who had always accompanied him guided him, and always babbled when he made a mistake. Even though his attitude is cold, but believe it deep down in his heart, the little old man is like family to him. It seems like he has to make a well-thought-out plan when he wants to get close to his girl, especially the existence of a black magician who can be very dangerous to his queen's life when he acts rashly.
His body slowly moved and turned around. with an inexplicable feeling, he left the tree branch and headed somewhere.
Right now, like it or not he seemed to have to trust the young man to protect his girl. Even though he hated it even just thinking about it.
"Just this time. Honey, wait for me," he said and left.
Flashback Off
"Hosh ... hosh,"
Who knows how many times they have continued to be thrown, bumped, collapsed in a meadow that has turned into hell for both of them.
"Momo, is Your Majesty going to kill us?" Bai Xue tried to ask as he wiped the blood out of the corners of her lips. His arm and thigh bones were fractured as a result of the constant tantrums of Lord Gu.
"If His Majesty wants to kill us, he won't let us last this long, "Bai Mo said trying to support his body, his injuries were more or less the same as Bai Xue's. They had been enduring the ruler's anger since earlier. Bai Mo realized that the mana Lord Gu was using wasn't even a third of hers.
A faint ball of light shot out as fast as lightning and hit the two of them again. They were thrown back and hit the boulders at the edge of the meadow causing the stones to break. The explosion continued. They didn't even notice what was happening and their bodies were thrown backward again, crashing into a large tree and vomiting blood.
It's not that they can't fight back, it's just that fighting the ruler feels like nothing, so they decided to just survive.
Paying attention to his two bodyguards who were already badly injured, Master Gu smiled with satisfaction. Choosing these two people as an outlet for his anger, according to him, is the right action. If they were someone else, let alone a minute, took the first hit from him, and maybe that person had already lost his life, especially when he only used a small part of his strength.
While the bodies of the two bodyguards had reached their limit, their wings could no longer even move. They were resigned to the next attack but felt no sign of attacking again. Bai Xue tried to turn his body to face Lord Gu's place before, but couldn't find him anywhere.
"Mo-Momo, Lo-Lord disappeared, did something happens to him?" said Bai Xue then returned to vomiting blood.
Hearing Bai Xue's words, Bai Mo let out a sigh of relief and tried to relax his muscles which had been tense a long time ago, and it turned out that as he expected, Lord Gu would only attack them until they both reached their limit.
"Momo, do something. Your Majesty has completely disappeared," said Bai Xue, starting to panic because as far as his eyes could see he had not found Lord Gu's whereabouts.
"Idiot, look at you! Can your body still withstand an attack like that?"
"I don't think so," Bai Xue replied.
"His Majesty has not disappeared, he has returned, perhaps to the palace? Take the teleportation paper that is in front of you and let's leave this place," said Bai Mo who had taken a sitting position with one hand supporting his body, while the other hand was holding his ribs which seemed to be broken.
Bai Xue didn't realize, since when had the paper in front of him. He then tried to grab the paper using the tips of his wings while enduring the pain. He didn't understand. Staring at the paper and Bai Mo alternately with a confused face made Bai Mo snort in annoyance.
"Because our body has reached its limit, it returns. His Majesty will not kill either of us. I don't know what made him angry, but your previous stupidity made us both very suitable sheep to be an outlet for his anger, "Bai Mo explained at length while enduring the pain from his broken ribs.
"And the teleportation paper that you are holding, most likely comes from His Majesty, because he knows that both of us can no longer use our mana and our bodies to return," he added. Guards Bai Mo understood how Lord Gu was. Although he is known to be tyrannical and cold he really will not punish innocent people. Except for certain reasons.
"Mo-Momo, somehow I feel touched by His Majesty's kindness," said Bai Xue after hearing Bai Mo's words.
Bai Mo who heard that immediately rolled his eyes in embarrassment. It felt like he wanted to bury this person alive or let him die in this place.
The two of them had just become an outlet for Master Gu's anger and this idiot was touched? He no longer knew how to deal with the ingrained stupidity of a friend he didn't want to admit. Immediately he grabbed the teleportation paper in Bai Xue's hand, tore it up, and then disappeared.
"Hey, wait!" shouted Bai Xue doing the same thing.