The Wrath of the Thunder Empire could be defined as catastrophic in one word. Whoever cos in its clutches, was destined to perish. Nothing could survive that huge vortex of death that stops before nothing but massive destruction.
Once the seal breaks and the Thunder Emperor wakes up from his slumber, killing Arata becos a hundred tis more difficult. That was the reason why Valarie, in the original story had to face defeat in front of the protagonist. Even though her rage was at its peak because of the loss of her son, Valarie was not able to avenge Seth and could only watch herself falling.
The ancient unheard Hero who seed to be blessed by the god of lightning themselves was the reason why Seth decided to take this round trip to an ancient rune situated two thousand kiloters away from his hotown. The artifact would help him not only confront Arata if the chance arrives but also make him immune to most of the elents up to a certain point.
It was a very rare artifact that the protagonist was supposed to attain during the latter half of the story. During the period of chaos, Arata had to face many formidable enemies who not only possessed cursed energy but so from the human side as well who were masters of elental magic. Surely it was a plot armor in the na of an unheard artifact that Arata found on one of his adventures which further proved to be a lifesaver.
Seth had no idea why Arata who now had an entire scoop of the plot and knew what was to co in the future, was not actively gathering the weapons and artifacts now when he had the ti, but not like Seth was going to complain. Maybe Arata had different plans or maybe he was just overly confident in his skills.
Seth was leaning toward the prior option.
Since Arata was using the wait-and-watch tactics Seth had decided to pull so of the things in his direction which originally belonged to the protagonist. Of course, the balance of the story would be shaken up but Seth cares none of that by now. He has already screwed the plot and for himself and those whom he cares for, Seth would do everything he could.
"I can't believe I am going to finally inspect the Rudiguer archeological sites. I have always wanted to study those runes which have been a subject of fascination for every historian and archaeologist out there."
Haruka was trying to act according to her age, but the fact she was going to finally fulfill one of her dreams to see the ancient runes which have yet to be unveiled true core, made the violet-haired woman let loose as she squealed in delight for the third ti.
Seth, who was sitting opposite her inside the carriage, had a small smile on his face. Seeing the usually composed professor fidgeting in excitent and those sparkles of elation she was having made Seth ensured that it was the right decision to take her on the trip.
Well, it was true that Haruka was a knowledgeable person and could help Seth in unraveling the mystery of the artifact, but it was true as well, that Seth would have been able to find the artifact based on his past life knowledge and his skills. He primarily chose to ask Haruka since he wanted to spend so ti with her and it also helped that she was devoted to her research which made the woman agree with Seth's proposal readily.
"Hey, Seth."
Seth redirected his gaze back to the woman from the outside scenery as he saw Haruka playing with her fingers with her gaze fell on the carriage floor and a shy smile adorning her charming lips.
"Hmm?"
"I...I am really thankful that you brought on the trip. I may have acted like I was concerned for your safety but it was rather my own selfishness to have so distraction from what happened so days ago. So yeah...I am grateful to you for a lot of things."
Directing her soft and slightly moist gaze at her student, Haruka blood with a small smile as she thanked Seth for doing so many things for her without asking anything in return. He was there for her when she could have been preyed by her fiance. He took care of her and her parents like a respectable guest even though they held no status in society. He was there for her in her worst and she never saw any kind of malice hidden behind his motive.
He was too kind and too considerate that Haruka had a difficult ti regarding the boy in front of soone younger than her. He was so calm and always composed that he seed more mature than her and soone on whom she could rely.
Though it may be shaless of hers, all the events that transpired in such a short period have ford the trust and bond between her and this particular student of hers, that Haruka felt much more comfortable around Seth.
Seth stared at the lady for a couple of seconds before he sighed and shifted himself toward the other seat and landed just beside the teacher, startling the latter in the process, before the olive-haired man took a hold of her delicate hand warmly.
"You an a lot to Professor, so it's given that I would take care of you in any way I could. More than your thanks, that smile you showed, offered much gratitude and relief. So please don't weigh yourself with useless thoughts and enjoy the trip."
Though surprised initially, Haruka was looking into his eyes in a daze. Hearing his words and the gentle touch he held her in, made her sowhat anxious heart settle down. All these things were happening so fast and so many changes have taken place in so less ti that Haruka was having it hard to cope with her situation.
But sitting here like this, besides Seth, knowing that soone was here so kind toward her, put the maiden's heart at peace.
Though she would be embarrassed about how she behaved with her student afterward, for now, Haruka was happy to be here and with this boy beside her. She was at peace at this mont and subconsciously wished for this instance doesn't co to a halt anyti soon.
However...
"We are here, young master."
Seth, as frustrated as he was, didn't let his facial expression let off his inner emotion before he humd to the coachman in response and helped Haruka out of the carriage.
The stars were already curtaining over the surface with a crescent moon shining dimly amidst dark clouds.
Since the runic site was still far away, Seth had told his coachman to stay at the nearest town they reach where they could rest for the night and continue their journey from there.
The town was not a small one and was relatively built on a wider scale, taking into account the place it was situated. But its infrastructure or settlents were not the main attention at the mont for the visitors but the huge crowd of people gathered in the middle of the town entrance.
"What's happening here....?"
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A/N: - Haruka was manipulated and brainwashed by soone who harbors feeling for her so you can not bla Seth if he unconsciously poured so of the things inside her mind that he was not supposed to.
The topic related to psychic stuff is rather complicated and I hope I can explain it through chapters.
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