
I followed the vicar from behind.
"Lately, many people are afflicted by strange diseases. They often see suspicious shadows. When you arrive at this place, the Archbishop can feel the peculiarity in your body, but you seem harmless."
People say I have a gripping aura, so they don't want to get close. However, I did not realize how strong I was to attract the attention of the bishop.
"People suffering from this disease never wake up from their sleep. That was so horrible. The bishop is not far from here" he continued.
While on the way, I realized we were not entering the church. Mercifully. I don't want to desecrate that sacred place with my existence.
However, strangely the conditions around him changed. Moving becomes very slow.
Even my vision became blurry; it was all gray.
Ugh. Suddenly my breath felt so suffocating, but I kept trying to follow the vicar. Only, my steps are getting slower.
I started to sweat cold.
Up ahead, I faintly witnessed two twins.
One black hair exactly like the vicar, even his face was similar, only looking younger.
Another blue sea hair girl.
I didn't understand why they could appear all of a sudden, but I just kept dragging a step-uh, claustrophobic.
I see girls blue hair ... cry?
'Don't cry.'
My body can't move now. There is a very strong pressure.
'Have-been. Have we promised to always be together? Let's go.'
The blue haired girl. 'We promise to be together!'
They walked away holding hands and I could only watch. Until they step away, and.
The situation around him also returned to normal.
I finally got back to breathing normally. Immediately I held my chest, trying to regularly take in air.
What the fuck was that ....
Could it be memory flakes?
"You okay?"
I blinked many times, trying to gather focus and replied, "I-iya, I'm fine. Sorry for a little daydreaming."
We continued our journey until we reached the back yard. Fairly broad.
In front of me I saw the figure of an old man wearing a plain black robe of sheer feet and a purple silk belt.
He turned to notice our presence so that a pectoral cross with a chain and a ring was seen on his right hand. His eyes were very shady.
Lord, this is the Archbishop! I bowed straight away.
"Oh, there's no need to be so formal."
Hearing that I tried to look at her who was smiling softly. But still I feel disinclined.
"Hmmm, did you see anything strange on your way here?"
He was shocked when he saw the figure of two little girls. I said, "I see illusions."
"Hmmm, so." He nodded for a moment. "You're a special child who has an unforgettable memory, it's locked deep in your heart. That's why ...."
The weirdness he felt from me .. is this?
But maybe there's a point. I started to see both palms.
The Head Master is loyal to Vaughan's organization and continues to eradicate the dragons out of grudge against them, making his family miserable due to the merciless torture of the King.
While I .. of course we are very angry when loved ones are snatched, but what if the one who snatches it is yourself?
"Maybe it was fate that brought you here. I'll give you an oil lantern talisman, light it in a place full of memories for you" he continued.
When we spoke, it turned out that the vicar had provided what he meant.
I received the lantern and checked it for a moment.
Good thing it still keeps an electric lighter in its waist bag, but where is the place full of memories for me?
I mean, all this time I've only spent time in the academy; I've been out on missions.
After all I have only been in this world for a year and a half.
I could faintly hear the bishop muttering, "Maybe this could end badly ...."
I turned to him, making sure that what was heard was true or not because his voice was very slow, but he just smiled at me.
"Son, if anything happens, you can come back to report it."
I nodded and went back to thinking what place it meant to me.
Recall the events of the day long ago when Fate and I fought the Elite who tried to make the little girl Pawn.
Maybe you can visit there.
Moreover, the place reminded me of a time where he - my loved ones - introduced me to snow.
Really, it was a wonderful moment that I can't forget.
...****************...
I got back on the bike.
Before starting the engine, I looked up at the sky. It's afternoon. It will take time to go from Rhodes to Piotr because the distance is quite far.
Immediately I went to enter the highway that is not so crowded.
The holography that was in every building; whether on top of the one showing the billboards or surrounding the glass wall, lit up brightly as the sky slowly darkened. The lights were also turned on, guiding the vehicle in the city's traffic.
Finally I entered the forest area and over time the trees felt more and more dense, forcing me down the motor.
This place was still as quiet as ever, but it was much quieter without any hybrids of that time.
I decided to approach one of the big enough trees and pull out an electric match to light an oil lantern.
The yellow light of the lantern shone softly, making me feel calm.
The sudden sound of laughter echoed and it sounded familiar, making me spontaneously browse around-there!
The long pink hair seemed to flutter gently as the woman ran off in the distance.
Could it be ....
"Wait!"
Without a second thought I quickened my pace following him running into the forest.
I saw my gasped breath begin to billow due to the cold of the night.
Ah, it doesn't matter! Because the woman ....
Unfortunately I started having trouble chasing him because of the lush trees and bushes, and the day was getting darker.
Then I spread the lantern forward to help me look around.
It was faintly a shadow of someone not far from where I stood. I approached him directly.
Precisely .. I found the little girl. Hold still.
Wasn't that the blue sea-haired twins I'd seen before?
What the hell is he doing here?
Without taking any time I approached and sat down beside him. "What's going on?"
From his condition, it could not be said to be alright.
He was full of wounds, even the moaning sound was so slow. He's out of energy.
However, at a glance I can hear him moaning, "To-please. Se .. rigala."
My reflexes turned to the side and looked like white wolves were jumping.
My reflex took out the Heart Core, then spread out my hands and a black magic circle appeared.
"Ice lance!"
Tapered ice directly hit the target. Then I dispelled the splash of blood from the little girl because our distance from the wolf was so close.
Then I stood up by raising the lantern parallel to the face.
Up ahead, many wolf herds started popping up.
I threw a weapon at the wolf pack.
"Phase Bomb!"
Bam!
Some ferocious beasts bounced around due to the huge explosion my weapon produced.
Behind the puff of ice, many wolves began to chase by revealing their fangs.
Good, now his attention is on me.
While running from them, I threw Floating Hourglass over the wolf pack.
"Azure's Circle!"
Dark magic circles with a diameter of 5 meters appeared right above them, delivering a pointy hail.
The wolves died at that moment. It's not as difficult as fighting the hybrids.
However, why would that girl be in such a dangerous place like this?
Anyone who left him in the woods alone was outrageous. I better be right back.
Upon arrival, I saw him accompanied by a father. Could it be his parents? If so, thank God the girl was helped because she looked really sick.
It felt like helping them, who knows can take them home, but .. instantly my body can not move.
What else is going on?!
"Ritual, it must not fail" said the father, stretching his right hand directly towards the little girl. Yellow magic circles also appeared below them. "Destroyed!"
The girl's body was torn apart.
He screamed in pain until he sounded shrill.
Watching that, I immediately remembered the previous incident when humans tortured me.
Brutal; sadistic; cruel, there is no way for parents to go too far like this, right? My breath feels heavy because of the turmoil in my chest.
Within seconds, my father's figure disappeared like ashes and then my vision faded.
I feel ... like I'm drowning in darkness.
I faintly heard a small voice echoing.
'Are we always going to be together?'
'Yes!'