Shiro finished eating his food. Lady Tempus left. Araceli watched her family is full of happiness. Shiro put Mika and Noelle to sleep in his childhood room. Megumi walks towards Shiro. So he wants to play those games? Megumi asked. I refuse to let the older members use our kids as pawns. Shiro replied. We are pieces ourselves in that game. You need to be careful Yumeko. Sophia has it out for you but could you explain why? Shiro asked. My mother is a powerhouse in her own right. I took up the mantle in a sense. Megumi replied. Are you saying she's alive? Shiro asked. What I'm about to tell you is classified information not even the divine generals are forbidden to know. Megumi replied. Let's go in the study in the basement. Shiro replied. Megumi and Shiro walked to the basement. He locked the door.
Shiro sits down in a chair.
What happened to Lady Himeji? Shiro asked. This starts with the first king of Aion. The king kidnapped Tempus and forced a child on her. My mother is the offspring of that forbidden union. That's part of why Tempus hates humans. He became cocky. During this time, Tempus was in a weakened state since she was not in her domain. He would tell people her power and body is under his control. Once she gain her powers back. She took his heart as retribution for the humiliation. She told him. "Know your place mortal. You know what I'm in a glorious mood." She had a maddening smile on her face. She froze time and tore his heart out his chest with her bare hands. He fell to his knees coughing up blood. She laughed as she stomped on his head. For this act as a Heaven Judge of Fate. Your heart is a sacrifice in exchange. Tempus replied. Sophia and her family were the audience. They are the reason why Tempus Magic is considered a taboo magic. Megumi replied. So their finally an explanation. Shiro replied. His punishment is living of Tempus Magic. Megumi replied. Living off the magic very god he disrespected. That sounds like Lady Tempus to be honest. She's always been very petty. Shiro replied. Much as I hate knowing Sophia is my aunt. My mother was targeted. She made her an example. Little did she know. Himeji Tempus created powerful allies. She created the group of seven dangerous war criminals of the seven nations. They have an undying loyalty to her and her descendants. Megumi replied. The original "Shields" we know of. Shiro replied. Yes, her shield of Avaritia lives here in Nereus. I came to visit her. Megumi replied. Sefarina Vernal lives here? Shiro asked. No offense. You look like your father. She is one of the survivors of Ithaca. One of the priestesses who closed the gate of the underworld. Megumi replied. How can you persuade her to help us find the gate? Shiro asked. I don't know if she'll be willing to help HQ. She may do it if Tempus or Araceli asked. Megumi asked. I kind of figured. Shiro replied. If you can show your Jacinta's son. She witnessed your father feed her his blood. Forcing immortality against her wishes. Megumi replied. Shiro clenched his fist. It bothers you he took her humanity? If not you and your family wouldn't be here. Megumi replied. I know. Her life was taken from her. Shiro replied. Don't think of it like that. Megumi replied. Let's get back before everyone worries. Shiro replied. Yeah I'll try to persuade her to come. Megumi replied. Shiro smiles. You are your mother's child. Shiro replied. You always tell me that. Megumi replied. It's true. Shiro replied. Whatever. Megumi replied. He looks at Megumi. You may take that adult form but your still a reckless young woman who is beyond her years. Shiro replied. Now you can't go around exposing my age. Megumi replied. Embrace it. Shiro replied. I translated half of it so far. There is a part I can't read. I replied. What does the ruin look like? Araceli asked. She walked over. Oh only priestess of Ithaca can open it. Is one close? Araceli asked. My master Sefarina was a priestess I believe. I replied. A woman appeared with long white hair in a high ponytail. She looked at Shiro and the others. Let me guess. That demon forced children on her. Sefarina replied.
She looks and shakes her head.
Young man, I have nothing against you all but that monster you call father. From the massacre lead by the demons in league with the church. Everyone is surprised at Sefarina's response. Wait so they are they still over Hagne? Ally asked. I never thought I would live to see Hagne in my life time. Sefarina replied.
Ally is surprised by what Sefarina said.
If I break the seal. You will all be branded criminals and death sentences. You young man will be sent to the Valley of Kings,no? Sefarina replied. What do you know about me? Shiro asked. You have one hell of a wrap sheet. Your biological name is Issac Sari. Ex-con. Divine General of Ice and Swords. Your a devoted and loving father of twin daughters, Rina and Yumi. Sefarina replied. What was you previous position in Ithaca? Shiro asked. Well before the archives of the world library was taken over by the church. I used to be the director over World's Archives. Your the director of the World Archives now, no? Sefarina asked. That's their game? Shiro asked. He laughs manically. I can't wait to see their expressions. I will be having a lengthy discussion with in our next meeting. Shiro replied. No one messes with me and doesn't come out unscathed. He laughs again. Oh no dad is smiling and laughing. He's going to passive aggressively scare them. Yumi replied. What did you just say? He wouldn't. Leilani replied. Shiro stopped laughing. Did he just snap out of that state like that? Chris asked. I'm sorry. I don't allow people to bully me or my kids. Shiro replied. I understand. Chris replied. Hey pass me that bottle of wine. Shiro replied. I'm surprised you didn't wake the children. Leilani replied. The house has rug in it. Shiro replied. It absorbed the sound. Chris replied. How about we all drink to Lady Araceli's freedom. Shiro replied. Drink with us Julieka and Ezequiel. Shiro replied. Alright. Ezequiel replied. As we drank, something didn't seem right to me. Of all times, they sent her. Shiro replied. It's been awhile Damini. Shiro replied. It has. Why are you so determined to open those seven gates? Damini asked. Lady Damini, what brings you here? Ally asked. The fear that engulfed Ally and I. Why do you protect a Goddess who doesn't know how to use her powers. Her friend who cant control her magic. Only reason we even keep you two around is because your useful. Damini replied. Hey ease up on them. Your not perfect yourself. Yumi replied. So the hardheaded one talks has a backbone. Damini replied. Yumi glared at Damini. Hey it's fine, Yumi. Ally replied. No it's not. You keep letting people like her punk you. Haru and I have high expectations for you two. You two are powerful in your own right. Yumi replied. Megumi walks over to Ally and I. They are right. As we got encouragement, something appeared outside. Ally and I ran outside. A spell of darkness appeared engulfing the property. Ally transforming into her darkness form. I transformed into my Anomei second form. So a goddess and spirit mage come to fight us? Notrus asked. He disappeared. Ally replied. A demon gauged Ally. Her body was flung into garden. How did it find me? Ally thought. Ally! Leilani yelled. So that's the mother. I see why she's the way she is. Damini replied. We may despise each other's existence but watch your mouth. Shiro replied. It's been years since you've raised your voice. Damini replied. Did that demon?! Leilani asked. Mom, Ally isn't dead. Her body is healing itself as we're talking. Rina replied. How is that so? Damini asked. Alice can heal others and her own body. Not a lot can do both with draining their reserves. Lila replied.
Your next Spirit mage. Notrus replied. He chuckled. Ally! I replied. Another demon used attacks on them. I told you their useless. Damini replied. Alice is in her natural element. Nereus was once a divine sanctuary. Araceli replied. This is also the island of the Anomei. Sefarina replied. She's about to summon one the swords of her collection. Yumi replied. Come forth, Lys Noir. Ally replied. What is the surge of energy. Why is one of the sword of Wolfbane in her possession. Damini replied. Ally stood up. Come forth, my sword of Notos! I yelled. A flash of green energy appeared in front of me. It's been awhile Lady Kaoru. Notus replied. It has. I need your help to take down the for before me. I replied. As you wish. Notus replied. I grabbed the sword and dawned a transformation. Ally and I disappeared. Where did they go? Notrus asked. Goddess Sacred Art! Rose Maiden's Flower Garden. Ally replied. So they are called "Sacred Arts" now? Araceli asked. Did she say sacred art? Notrus asked. Thousands of vines appeared grabbing him and his men. Now! Ally yelled. We swoop down and slashed him in a fast motion. We shook our swords. Notrus and his men were on their knees in fear. How is a demonic being out during the day? Notrus asked. Ally snickers. As she transforms back she talks. Easy, Im what is called a dual goddess. Ominous poisons and toxins of the Underworld can't taint me. Ally replied. Alice keep them detain in that spell for a little longer. Shiro replied. Alright. Ally replied. So my spell, "Rose Maiden's Flower Garden" is what's called a sacred art? Araceli asked. Yes, I've only achieved 2 of the 5 of my attributes. Ally replied. Give me temporary permission to wield Lys Noir. I can keep up the spell longer. Ally handed Lys Noir to Araceli. Ally fell to him knees. I was in that form too long. Ally replied. Yes. Shiro do what you do best. Araceli replied. What branch sent you here? Shiro asked. Like if we would answer you. Notrus replied. Shiro bent down and looked at them. Tell me or else. Shiro whispered. He glared at them. The group was terrified. Shiro smiles. They'll us soon. Shiro replied. Yumi came outside. Dad, did you threaten their lives. Whatever do you mean, Yumi. Shiro replied. Rina walks to the porch. Wait so that Lys Noir in action. Rina replied. I'm surprised you didn't use this form during the Battle Royale. Damini replied. Sefarina appeared by Shiro. That's not wise. The form is not of this world. After all, this attack was to find descendants of Ithaca and their families. Also to capture Araceli and her descendants in one fell swoop. Sefarina replied. Notrus turned his head. Tell your master, if he comes after Araceli and Sari's descendants or me. I'll do way worst than what Sari did to that army of the church and demons. Sefarina replied. The group was transported. That was surprising. Ally replied. No it's not, Alice. Araceli replied. The church and the demon generals are out to open the gate of the underworld again. Sefarina replied. Opening the underworld has adverse consequences on humans. Ally replied.
As Sefarina clenched her fist.
Stay Tuned.