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Chapter 35 - Countermeasure
After the Darklight Ball had finished, we headed on back to the mansion. As for Ciall and the others, they head on back to their rooms in the palace. I exited the ballroom and looked at the sky. It was a clear night, stars where shining and it was a full moon. I sighed… I was worn out mentally. I tried to think of how can I counter, his mind alteration magic.
Calice: (Is that all?)
Nelus: (Hmm?)
Calice: (If that is all then maybe there is something that I can be of help.)
Nelus: (How?)
Calice: (Did you know, there is a common magical beast that has mind protection capabilities when used on equipment?)
Nelus: (If there is something convenient like that, why is it so common? If it has mind protection capabilities then surely people will have coveted it.)
Calice: (Because it was “too” common.)
Nelus: (?)
Calice: (It is the “Nawon” they are S ranked magical beast that lives on packs. Even an X rank or a group of S rank would have trouble getting it. They are lizard men like creatures that lives in caves. Even a group of A ranks with perfect teamwork can somehow match a low X rank then how about a group of S ranks with perfect teamwork.)
Nelus: (I see your point.)
Calice: (Well I know Lord Nelus can do it. I mean you are a God after all.)
Nelus: (You know I’m not allowed on using all of my powers right.)
Calice: (I know, I know! I mean I peaked at your memor... I am an understanding spirit after all.)
Nelus: (You don’t have to hide it. I purposely left those memories unlocked.)
Calice: (Lord Nelus is so mean!!)
Nelus: (?)
Calice: (For years, I have been trying to open those memories every free time I have!)
Nelus: (Then I apologize for not telling.)
Calice: (Hahh… well I guess I am at fault too when I was trying to invade your privacy.)
Nelus: (So where can I find them?)
Calice: (Almost anywhere, just find a cave and go deep enough, also bring a light source. Remember, nawon looks like lizard men with 2 tails. Those with 1 tail are just ordinary rank B lizard men.)
Nelus: (I see… there is a well know cave north from here.)
I then arrived in the mansion and saw Frei and Fala in the room.
Fala: Ahh! It was like a dream!
Frei: It is good that you enjoyed it.
Fala: Lord Nelus, you’re back.
Nelus: There is something I need to ask with the two of you.
Frei and Fala, seeing my expression turned serious.
Frei: Is there something wrong Lord Nelus?
Nelus: Did you remember what happened a moment ago?
Frei: You mean the dance?
Nelus: No… about when you entered the area near the palace, where you found me in tatters.
Frei: No…
Nelus: I see…
Fala: Did something happen?
I then started to explain all of it, about Dae attempting to kidnap Zala, the fight with a being of light and darkness and finally, about the luminant king’s memory alteration magic.
Calice: (I don’t think they would believe you… if they really had their mind altered then…)
Nelus: Do you believe me?
Frei and Fala: Yes.
Calice: (Hmm… they aren’t lying… how?)
Frei: It is because that we don’t believe you that we believe you even more.
Frei said as Fala giggled.
Nelus: ?
Fala: I think what Frei meant was that we trust Lord Nelus completely and if there was something telling us to betray you and not believe you then there really is something wrong.
Nelus: Thank you…
Frei: You don’t need to thank us Lord Nelus.
Fala: It is because we are your companions as well as your friends that we would believe you.
Calice: (You have some good friends you have there.)
Nelus: Yeah…
I said as I turn around and smiled.
Nelus: Frei… Fala.
Frei and Fala: Yes, Lord Nelus!
Nelus: I will go away for some time… please protect the others while I’m not here…
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Altan: Papa go?
Altan said with teary eyes as he enters the room. I pat his head as he then looks down.
Nelus: Don’t worry, I’ll be back…
Altan: Promise?
Nelus: Promise.
Frei: Then, tomorrow we will tell Ciall and the others of your absence.
Nelus: Alright.
As the morning came, I decided to go to Niilos Wasteland first. As I was going out of the gate someone grabs my arm.
Zala: Nelus!
Nelus: Zala?
Zala: Where are you going?
Nelus: To the north to find something.
Zala: I see…
Nelus: Are you here for a duel? If so then…
Zala: No! I’m not here for that…
Nelus: Then for what?
Zala: Take me with you.
Nelus: No.
Zala: Why!?
Nelus: It is too dangerous.
Zala: I’m stronger than I look!
Nelus: People will know you are an angels.
Zala: I can retract my wings.
Nelus: Stay, Frei and Fala will protect you.
Zala: No! Please let me come with you!
Nelus: Why are you so insistent on coming with me?
Zala: It is because I no longer feel safe with anyone but you.
Zala said while clenching her fist.
Calice: (It seems she still remembers…)
Nelus: (Hmm… I see… so after the battle your protection was still active?)
Calice: (Yes.)
Nelus: I can’t change your mind?
Zala: You can’t.
Nelus: …Alright… you can come.
Zala: Really!?
Nelus: Only if you will follow what I say.
Zala: Okay!
I then decided to tell Ciall that I will go on a journey for a little while and that Zala was coming with me. He then look at us momentarily as he suddenly gives a mischievous smile as he then gazes at Zala. Zala then blushed a little as she drags me out of the room. Ciall then grinned, entertained by Zala’s reaction.
As we got to the edge of the floating land, we flew down to the top of the mountain. We slowly descended while encountering some of the wild magical beasts. We easily defeat them as we reached the foot of the mountain.
Zala: Say… Nelus… do you remember… never mind…
Nelus: Yes, I remember…
Hearing that from me, she was shocked. Tears started to form on her eyes as she tries to hold it in.
Nelus: You can cry if you want. You don’t need to hold it in.
Zala: I’m not crying!
Zala shouted as she approaches me slowly with her head down. She then grabs my robe and leans her face on it trying to hide her face. I patted her head as she grips my robe tighter.
Zala: No matter who I told no one believed me… whether it was my father, mother or sister… only you did…
Nelus: It must have been hard…
She then let goes of me as she turns around and wipes her face. She looked at me then smiled heartily.
Zala: I guess you really are the only one…
Nelus: Hmm?
Zala then became flustered. As she was still turned around, I didn’t see her expression. On her face was a gentle smile unlike of the usual Zala.
Zala: Nothing… lets go!
Nelus: Alright.
Calice: (Hahh… Another one completely captured huh…)
Nelus: (Calice… what do you mean?)
Calice: (Nothing… hmph!)
Nelus: (…)
I sighed as we continue heading north…
On Halvard’s side…
???: I heard that there was someone powerful with the angel?
Halvard: Yes… his name was Nelus… a divine…
???: Will he become a problem?
Halvard: No my lord… I have erased all of their memories regarding the incident.
???: I see…
Halvard: Things are going as planned my Lord.
???: Excellent…
As a deep malicious laugh roared throughout the room…
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A STORM IS COMING!!! Sorry if the chapter is boring or short... we can't have action all the time. ;-)
Hope you enjoyed this chapter! :-D Today in the afternoon and evening I will be busy so I posted early.