Although I wasnt able to make any guarantees, I wouldnt be able to leave Mommy Elizabeth if I said I wouldnt make it. Therefore, I had no choice but to promise her that Id definitely be back. Elizabeth didnt keep by force. Instead, she sent off. Her gaze along with my wives gazes pricked my heart. Their eyes were filled with the pain of reluctance to part. I couldnt stay with them, though, and I couldnt bring them with . Mommy Elizabeth had to stay in the Imperial Palace to look after my family. As for Mommy Vyvyan, I didnt know how she was doing.
Brother You must co back. You must co back Please pleaded Freya.
I gave Freya a kiss on her forehead, and then let go of her. I didnt have much ti left, so I had to leave at night. Nier and Lucia stood to one side. Lucia wiped her tears while she was looking at . Nier was carrying Daisy. Daisy looked at with a very terrified gaze. I couldnt bear to leave when I saw her gaze. I had to go, though.
I pushed Freya back. Freya wept in Lucias embrace. I smiled at the sight of them. I held Daisys hands one last ti. Then, I turned my attention to Mommy Elizabeth: Mom, Ill definitely be back. I promise. Before I return, I hope you can take good care of the North.
Mommy Elizabeth nodded sincerely then gave my head a rub: Mommy really wants to hug you, but if Mommy hugs you now, Mommy wont bear to part with you. Its all right, Son. Mommy will supervise things here in your absence. Mommy will wait for you to return, promise. You promised Mommy that youd return, so keep your word. Dont lie to Mommy.
I know. I know.
I lowered my head and allowed Mom to caress my head. She pulled her hand back, but then I reached out and pulled her into my embrace, ignoring what she just said. Though initially stunned, she revealed a hopeless smile as she returned my gesture with a gentle hug.
Nier and Lucia didnt comnt. Theres nothing wrong with a mother and son hugging, after all. I released Mom then spun around to leave the palace. I couldnt turn around nor did I dare to. If I turned around Id see my wives piercing gazes. Id also be able to see Daisy desperately trying to reach . Daisy seed aware I was going to leave. She wailed and reached for to hold her. Daisys cries were akin to stabs at my heart. I really wanted to turn back and hold her, but I couldnt. Noticing act strange, Mommy Elizabeth sternly yelled out to from behind, Dont turn around.
I knew I couldnt turn around no matter what. I know my determination would crumble within an instant if I do. I couldnt stay, because Id die if I did. I walked off firmly despite the pain and regret in my heart. I had to walk off.
Whats Mommy Elizabeth thinking of as she watches now? I wondered. I didnt know the answer, but I believed she was encouraging to leave. She wanted to live.
Frankly speaking, I didnt have anywhere to go after leaving the palace. I wanted to go to the vintage-looking street, but I wasnt sure if the prophet was forever lazing around there. If he wasnt there, where was I going to go to find him? I didnt have the foggiest clue as to where he was or what his na was. If he didnt co to , Id never have found him. What was I going to do if he wasnt not there, I pondered.
For the anti, I had no idea what to do next. The prophet was my only hope. If he wasnt there, who was I going to search for? What other ways did I have to sustain my life? I had no idea what to do. I only had the prophet to gamble on. I had a feeling he had a solution. He knew I was going to die and ca to . Subsequently, I assud he had a way to save .
I stood on the street. The street was empty. So empty that I felt empty. A breeze blew past, but all I could sll was blue stones and moss. I spaced out. Despair weighed on my chest. I thought that Id see a seated silhouette, but I didnt even see a person, let alone a lambs hooves.
I staggered onto the street. The street wasnt long. My anxious eyes could see everything on it. There was nobody in sight. The entire street was so clean that I was disgusted. I stood there in the middle. My entire body quaked. My undergarnts were soaked with my sweat. My shirt stuck to my body. I despairingly looked around. A repulsive feeling in my gut surfaced, inducing a regurgitation sensation.
Where the fuck are you?!! Get the fuck out here!! What the fuck is with the bullshit ghost antics when Im nearly dead?! I need you right now, so get the fuck out here!!
When people are in despair and infuriated, they resort to shouting in their mother tongue. It was the first ti I broke the limit that Troy set . Troy gave the knowledge of two languages, which made it really tough to speak Chinese. That ti, though, I faced up to the sky and cursed in Chinese. My roar echoed throughout the empty street. I wasnt sure if what I yelled would baffle those who heard it.
My energy left my body along with my roar. I learnt how debilitating mana deficiency was. I rely shouted a few tis and yet I felt weak after. I huffed and puffed. I leaned on the wall. The moss on the wall that had been there for ages sent a chilling sensation that had been accumulated for centuries. It was so cold it felt as though it entered my bones.
Your Majesty, you need only call out once if you need . I have no idea what you are shouting about. However, judging from your performance, I surmised what I said has eventuated.
It was then that a pair of lamb hooves seemingly ca out from the wall and knocked. I was t with a sly pair of eyes. He chuckled: Long-ti no see, Your Majesty, or should I say, you have finally co to see .
I stood straight up and looked at him. I took in a deep breath and responded, Im about to die.
He nodded then hooked his hand onto the moss on his face: I know.
But I want to live.
He smiled I know that, as well. Rather, this is the last thing that I know. I do not possess divine powers. As opposed to calling a prophet, it would be more accurate to say that I am one who can hear Gods voice. I beca half-beast and half-animal in order to acquire the skill. However, I stopped hearing the voice of God a few days ago. I presu Vyvyan must have been outraged and killed God. God never expected Vyvyan to be so powerful and decisive, being able to destroy the belief of elves for her son. It appears that your mom is an evil demon for you.
I dont deny that, but I dont want her to beco a true evil demon. My Mommy Vyvyan is a gentle, benevolent and fair monarch, not a tyrant who kills according to her whims. And I most certainly cant allow my mom to sustain my life with the mana of others. I dont want my mom beco a blood-sucking demon. She should forever be the revered Queen.
Understood, responded the prophet, with a nod. I understand what you an now, Child. Since you wish to live on and without resorting to Vyvyans thod, you have co to seek to ask for a thod to sustain your life, correct?
I nodded: Correct. I dont care how much more I have to go through as long as others dont have to be hard.
I am very sorry, My King. I am a re ssenger. I am only here delivering Gods ssages. I lack the ability to think. Everything I say is what God wants to say. Alas, God is now dead. Accordingly, I have also died. I never claid to have a way to sustain your life. Queen Vyvyan is the true authority on mana. After all, she is the elven monarch who was able to slay God. The prophet slowly shook his head.
Despair and anguish followed the prophets words into my heart. I was speechless. He didnt have an expression on his wrinkly face. I had no clue if he was joking or serious, but what he said overwheld with despair. I inquired, Is there no way?
He shook his head: I do not know; I honestly do not know. There should be a way? Maybe there is not. I do not know, Your Majesty. To the contrary, I think you should continue with your farewell journey. Your Majesty, do not forget that if you die, you will likely regret not going to the places you never went to.
I want to live!! I want to live!!
Calmly, he expressed, Before you want to live, you must learn to earnestly face death. Your Majesty, you went to ras place, Lunas place and to the people around you, but have you forgotten sobody? Have you forgotten the place your father died? Seeing as elves do not have a solution, perhaps the elves forbidden zone holds the answer you are looking for. Go there, Your Majesty. I do not know if you will find the answer there, but you have not been there, correct?
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