Sun Wukong was one of the few foreign gods that beca my close acquaintance when they defected in Afasia. In his universe, he was known as the Monkey King and was quite a famous figure. We beca rather close friends, but he was closer to my sister Elthesia; he was her lover.
He was also one of the few individuals that helped hide from the celestial king when I was on the run. But of course, I did not stay with him for long since I did not want to drag him into my ss, especially when his status in Afasia was quite shaky because of his origins.
That, and the fact that he mostly stayed in the mortal realm.
Now imagine my surprise when he knew Aunt Zaira and asked to bring him to the Celestine Manor.
If I was a normal kid, I would probably decline when so random dude wanted to show him to where my guardian lived since Aunt Zaira was a high-profiled individual. But I wasnt a normal kid and I knew him personally so I said yes after giving him a scrutinizing look. But of course, I had to satisfy my own curiosity as well.
So, how did you know her? And how did you know Im one of her wards? I asked as we trudged the city streets. The sky was already dark and the streets are beginning to grow bright because of light orbs.
Hmm? Zaira and I are old comrades. Of course, I t her when she still bore the na of Marii Chrishni, and then I helped her defeat the demon king and seal the demon clan.
I stopped on my tracks and looked at him skeptically.
Mortals werent really made aware of the foreign gods existence nor told about the arrival of individuals from another universe. The descendants of those that migrated probably knew it but kept it a secret as part of the deal they made with the local deities. The foreign gods werent bound to the ancient laws of Afasia so they could interact with the mortals of this world with no problems, unlike the celestials, but they sotis chose to stay away from mortals since they knew getting involved with them usually did not go well. A select few tend to not do that though, Sun Wukong being one of them.
I was very surprised when he told about helping Aunt Zaira more than a hundred years ago though. He got himself involved with a major event that shaped human history!
As for how I know you, Zaira and I have been in correspondence. She tells stuff once in a while.
I couldnt help but raise an eyebrow at his response. He was supposedly my sisters lover, husband in fact, but he was close to a mortal woman since a long ti ago? Okay, maybe not so much of a mortal but Aunt Zaira was previously a mortal. And if my estimation was right, the last demon war was just a few mortal years after Elthesia was executed.
Of course, I couldnt confront him about that. He did not know I was Nyxtriel, I had no plans of telling him and I wasnt supposed to know who he really was.
So, youre one of the heroes? I asked. Do you also possess immortality like her?
Hmm you can say that. I ate stuff I wasnt supposed to eat and did stupid stuff that wasnt supposed to be done, so Im stuck with looking this way as well.
I only nodded my head. Why did you decide to beco one of the heroes?
His expression suddenly softened. Its because I made a promise.
From his expression and soft voice, I could tell that whoever he made the promise to was important to him.
Was it my sister? I wanted to ask, but I stopped myself. As of the mont nobody, apart from Aunt Zaira knew I was Nyxtriel, so I couldnt as that outright.
-Wait, Aunt Zaira told she was blessed by Elthesia years before the demon war? Maybe she told him I was really Nyxtriel? She does know about it. But if she did he wouldnt call Luna.
I decided to just drop it and lead him to the Celestine Manor.
-I can always investigate later.
Hey Wukong, does Aunt Zaira even know youre visiting her? I asked once we were near the manor.
Yep. She was the one who asked to co. Sothing about needing my help or sothing. Well she didnt exactly phrase it that way but it was what I guessed she ant.
I couldnt help but chuckle at his response. I could already imagine how she was able to summon him considering the kind of person she was.
Why would she need your help? I asked again.
He only flashed a goofy grin. Its confidential little red.
I couldnt help but freeze at where I stood.
-Little red, that nickna
Luna? he called. I shook my head and sighed.
-Must be a coincidence. I an I do have red hair.
I shrugged and turned to him. Fine. Grown up stuff, right?
No, as in only a handful of people know kind of confidential.
I shut my mouth at that and we continued walking. We reached the manor minutes later and I showed him inside the house. Mildred told that Aunt Zaira already knew Sun Wukong was coming and had prepared everything.
Then I should go. I said and readied to excuse myself.
Co tomorrow Luna. Wukong replied with a smile. I dont mind sparring with you.
I think I bead, I wasnt really sure, and agreed to his proposal. I told Mildred to send my regards to Aunt Zaira and went my way. I couldnt help but be excited for the next day.
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Youre late. Archduchess Zaira Chrishni von Celestine said the mont Sun Wukong crossed the threshold of her office.
What can I say? I got lost in the way of life.
Zaira rolled her eyes and scoffed. Would you like to send you to a dungeon and seal your ability to sense magic energy?
Err no thanks. Anyway, whats important is Im here. Wukong plopped himself to one of the vacant chairs and ate one of the late night snacks in the coffee table. By the way, I t her.
Luna?
Yeah. She showed the way here. Even as a mortal, little red is still the sa as usual.
You cant bla her. She does retain her mories as Nyxtriel. she paused. You better not go overboard tomorrow, you hear ?
I know. I know. So? When are you going to tell her about you? She has the right to know the truth Elthesia. he shrugged. I think shes suspicious of my relationship with Archduchess Celestine since Im supposedly Elthesia Wetcheit li Stedus husband. Shes probably a bit miffed when she found out I helped out on the last war against the demon clan rather than restore your na and honor.
Did she say that?
No, but shes definitely thinking about it. Or at least I can tell from her expressions and how she acts.
Zaira only sighed. Shell know soon, but not today. Shes not ready yet.
Shes your sister, Elthesia.
And I have the right to protect her and get her ready for whats to co. Even if that ans hiding my real identity from her in the long run.
Wukong could only shake his head and give a weak smile. He already knew his beloved had made up her mind.
And theres no changing it. he thought.
Very well then. So? Why did you want to be here this ti around?
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Author's Note:
I never did get to say it in the last chapter, but the Ice Pillar Destruction Event is sothing I was inspired from Irregular at Magic High School but I did make a few touches of my own. Just to make it clear.
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