CHAPTER 34
An Epilogue & A Prologue For Something New!
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「...」
About 10000 feet high above the skies; was a mysterious humanoid figure looking at the aftermath of the war.
But it's main focus was Sub himself, who was sleeping peacefully on Jyoti's arms.
「Finally, found you~」
The mysterious being mutters to itself, as it's voice sounded a mixed of both genders.
「Let's meet in the future, Sub. For now, congrats for getting your soul back~~」
With this word; the mysterious figure suddenly vanishes into thin air, as if this moment never occurred...
◆Land Of Demons: Ruiyuko's Castle◆
In the throne room---
Demon Lord Ruiyuko and the four members of the 'Six Fingers' alongside Ruiyuko's butler were coming up with their own conclusions, as the war came to an end.
「So...Tomoki's dead, huh.」< Jack >
Jack mutters to himself as to acknowledge one of the 'Six Fingers' member passing.
「...」
But for Ed; he looked least interested as he ponders on his own thoughts.
『...』
As for Demon Lord Ruiyuko, Tia and Vulpes; they were having much more different thoughts from one another, unrelated to the war.
After witnessing the fierce battle between Sub and others.
「「...」」
Demon Lord Ruiyuko and Tia looked mostly speechless by Jyoti's appearance on the battlefield.
After all, Jyoti is the Guardian of Kiran-Land, a continent that is far away from here.
(Why she's here? And what relations does she have with that human...?) < Ruiyuko >
Ruiyuko ponders to himself, as he starts to rearrange his plans for the war against Mech-Country inside his mind. All while, Jyoti's presence were starting to bug him for some reason.
However, Tia's speechlessness had different reasons from Ruiyuko. As she keenly gaze at Jyoti and Sub, who was sleeping peacefully on her arms.
(Is this the reason...why you never came back for me.....for this human..? Tch!) < Tia >
Tia bits her lips in frustration, as she felt very angry just by seeing Sub.
「...」
Meanwhile, for Vulpes; his main focus was on the other followers of Sub, and they were Kitsune and Num.
But mainly on Kitsune. As he instantly recognizes her as his little sister by the scent, despite her hair color and kimono being completely different.
(Why are you on the human side? I thought we both hated them......) < Vulpes >
Vulpes thought to himself, as he couldn't believe what he saw.
(And that Monkey too...you're supposed to be trapped inside that dungeon for eternity... So, who set you free...?) < Vulpes >
While also pondering upon Num's presence as well; as he felt baffled to see his sister and Num working together.
『...』
All while, the throne room soon fills up with tension and the thoughts floats around. Which in terms, kept everyone pondering about the conclusion.
And as they gather their thoughts around; something else was happening on the other side of the world.
◆Mist-Land◆
Mist-Land, an isolated continent and small too, compare to other continents. But the continent itself has it's own small little island at the seashore.
Inside this continent; the grounds were soaking wet---as everything was eerily quiet all around with no living being in sight.
And everywhere the eyes could see was just a thick vegetation with huge trees surrounding it, while the mist covers everything around the sights, making it hard to see.
And somewhere deep inside this misty forest; was a small wooden hut.
「...」
Soon enough, the door creaks open from the inside.
And the one who opened it was, none other than Mary. Who got killed by Kitsune in a brutal way, during the war. And yet, she looks fine and all without a single wound.
「...」
Without a word, she starts to walk deeper into the misty forest.
(That bitch...I'll get you for that!) < Mary >
While walking towards something, Mary curses Kitsune for her downfall.
「But...I'll have to relay this information first.」< Mary >
Mary mutters to herself as she stops in her track and looks straight ahead.
*Squish* *Squish*
To which; the very ground she was standing on, suddenly starts to shake, albeit softly. While she could hear loud noise of footsteps coming closer.
「...」
Without a hesitation, Mary patiently waits for the footsteps to come to her view.
*Squish* *Squish*
Cause soon enough, a standard wooden hut came to her view but the hut itself has its own chicken legs, walking towards her.
And when it was near her, the hut suddenly reverts its chicken legs back onto itself, while the front door opens up automatically.
「...」
To which, Mary quickly enters the hut as the door itself soon closes after.
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And soon, the whole hallway of it starts to lit with dimly light torch. Making it barely visible to see with naked eyes and more open than it initially portrayed itself to be.
But that was least of Mary's concern, as she starts to walk deeper into the hallway, until she came across what it looks to be a throne room.
「...」
And the most strangest thing about this was; there wasn't a single individual present in this room, expect for Mary and one other individual, who was sitting on the throne very proudly.
To which, Mary quickly gets down on her one knee as to greet.
「Long time no see, M'lady!」< Mary >
And this individual, who was proudly sitting on the throne is the 'Demon Lord' of this continent. Also, known as 'Mother Of Witches/ Baba Yaga'. And her name was 'Lilith'.
「I've return to deliver the information that I've gathered so far.」< Mary >
Mary said, while giving a diligent bow.
「Speak.」
At Lilith's monotone voice, Mary lightly nods and says---
「M'lady...Sub still lives. And I've seen him fighting the war on Mech-Country's behalf.」< Mary >
「You sure, it wasn't someone else? After all, the last time I've seen him was during the early stage of 'The First Great War'.」< Lilith >
To which, Demon Lord Lilith questions the legitimacy of her information.
「Yes, I'm sure, M'lady! How could I forget that face of his...」< Mary >
Mary confidently agrees about the information that she had brought, while tightly clenching her fist with anger.
「I see. Then, what do you need from me?」< Lilith >
Demon Lord Lilith acknowledges Mary's word.
「All I need is some backup, that's all. And I promise to bring his head as a gift, M'lady!」< Mary >
Mary asked for some backup, while still bowing down without even giving a single glance.
「Your wish shall be granted. Ladies.」< Lilith >
Demon Lord Lilith agrees to Mary's request and calls out her close henchmen.
「「...」」
Soon enough, two beautiful women came out of nowhere and bows with their one knees, alongside Mary.
「This should do it, right?」< Lilith >
Demon Lord Lilith questions about the backup she just provided.
「Yes, M'lady. It's enough!」< Mary >
In response, Mary diligently nods back.
「And since, it's Sub. I advise you to take caution before your actions. After all, you do know what he's capable of, right?」< Lilith >
But Demon Lord Lilith quickly remarks about Sub's abilities, as to give a quick warning.
「Yes, M'lday!」
Mary Firmly nods her head.
「Good.」
After this single word, the whole throne room became silent like a rock for a whole minute or two.
「...」
'Until, Demon Lord Lilith herself stands up from her throne and walks near Mary.
「Now then. Before you leave, take this with you and deliver it to Demon Lord Ruiyuko. And he'll assist you with your mission.」< Lilith >
With a monotone voice; Demon Lord Lilith soon hands out a seal scroll to Mary and goes back to sit on her throne.
『...』
All while, a huge magic circle soon form beneath Mary and her backups.
「Bring me good news, Mary.」< Lilith >
「Yes, M'lady!」
With that brief exchange; Mary and her backups soon got teleported at the very edge of the continent, where they could see nothing but open sea.
◆Mech-Country: Mayhem Forest◆
Deep inside these vast lavish forest was Sub's three-story mansion; where he and his followers lived, unknown to the outside world. And was also protected by three different layers of magic circle.
And inside the mansion was Mirapdi along with Rheka in the living room.
「Mmm~」
As Mirapdi cheerfully hummed a soft tune as she learns to draw, while Rheka gives her a suggest from time to time.
「I can't wait to show this to Mister Sub!」< Mirapdi >
Mirapdi energetically said as she continues to draw.
「I'm sure, Lord Sub will be pleased~」< Rheka >
Rheka happily agrees with her.
*Thud*
「「?」」
When suddenly, both girls heard sounds coming from above Sub's bedroom.
「Mister Sub? It must be him!」< Mirapdi >
Which made Mirapdi to assume it's Sub and quickly starts to run towards the room, while tightly holding onto the drawing she had drawn by her right-hand.
「Mirapdi-chan! Wait!!」
To which, Rheka soon follows her while calling out to her.
And as Mirapdi was getting closer, she could hear muffled voices coming from inside the room.
「Mister Sub---?」
To which; Mirapdi quickly opens the door, just to get confused by seeing Sub peacefully sleeping on his bed, while his followers Jyoti, Kitsune and Num surrounds his bed.
「Mirapdi...what are you doing here?」< Jyoti >
And as Jyoti swiftly gave a glance of her own with a question.
「..Is...Mister Sub alright?」< Mirapdi >
But Mirapdi just ignores her question, as she looked more focus on Sub's well-being itself.
All while, Rheka also soon catches up to her and says---
「Mirapdi-chan...let's get out of here. It's not the best time for us to be here.」< Rheka >
Rheka firmly said, while she gently grabs Mirapdi's one hand and tries to pull her away from the scene.
「No! I need to know!! Is Mister Sub alright?」< Mirapdi >
However; Mirapdi refuses to take even a single step away from the scene, as she looked more adamant to know about Sub's well-being.
「*Sigh* Mirapdi...」
Seeing this; Jyoti slowly walks upto Mirapdi, and bends her one knee on the floor and opens her mouth.
「Master needs rest. So---?」< Jyoti >
「Uh-oh...this is bad......」
When all of a sudden; Jyoti along with everyone else heard a little panic voice coming out from Kitsune's mouth, as they turn their attention to her.
「...」
Kitsune, who was near Sub's bed; looks at her Master with worried expression.
「? Is something wrong, Kitsune?」< Num >
To which, Num calls her out as he stood at the other side of the bed.
「Master...is lacking bloods......we need a donor........」< Kitsune >
Kitsune groans in frustration as she answers his question.
「Why not donate our bloods, then?」< Num >
Num replies back with cheerful smile, despite the tensions.
「Tch...it's not that simple as you think, Monkey. In fact, there's a lot of procedures to be made, before even starting the whole process. And besides, we still have yet know about Master's blood type as well, so, let me start with this.」< Kitsune >
In response, Kitsune starts to explain while slowly taking out a injection from her 'Stroage Pouch'.
「Master's blood type is 'AB-'!」< Jyoti >
And before; Kitusne could've taken a sample out, Jyoti interjects her.
「Huh? Could you repeat that again?」< Kitsune >
Kitsune felt surprise as she again asked Jyoti to repeat her words.
「Yes. You heard me. It's 'AB-'.」< Jyoti >
Jyoti confirms her again, as she walks back to her previous spot. While Mirapdi follows her suit as a means to get near Sub.
「So, all we need is to find that one individual who happen to have the same blood type as Master, right? Sounds easy enough~~」< Num >
Num said with confident as he turns around and was about to leave.
「Wait, you Monkey.」
When Kitsune quickly grabs onto Num's collar as to stop him from going anywhere.
「This blood type is rare...and even if you do manage to found one. There's a whole another process to be made, so, that the 'Blood Transfusion' can be a success.」< Kitsune >
Kitsune points out the flaws of his plan.
「Now...you're just making my brain hurt......」< Num >
As Num starts to complain at Kitsune's explanation, as his simple-minded brain couldn't able to compute her explanations.
「And that's way...you'll always be a Monkey.」< Kitsune >
At Num's compalin; Kitsune mutters to herself as she entirely shifts her attention to her Master, who was sleeping peacefully.
All while; Mirapdi, who was quietly listening to their conversation---
「...」
Suddenly, grabs onto Kitsune's kimono and pulls it downwards as to get her attention.
「? What is it, Kid?」
To which, Kitsune shifts her cold gaze at Mirapdi, as she questions about her action.
「Ummm......」
「Don't try to was---」
「I have the same blood type as Mister Sub! So, I'd like to be his donor!!」< Mirapdi >
Mirapdi quickly looks down as if avoiding the eye contact, while still tightly holding onto the drawing she had drawn with her right-hand.
「Huh?」
At Mirapdi's word; Kitsune felt surprise and suspicious at the same time, as she raises her one eyebrow.
「I'm sure. I'm more than qualify to donate! Since, I do drink a lot of water and do not consume any caffeine and such!!」< Mirapdi >
Mirapdi firmly said, as to get approve from Kitsune for 'Blood Transfusion'.
「But...what you're saying is impossible. Since, Master has lost over ⅔ of his blood... And also, Master is full grown adult and you're still a child. So, it won't be enough...」< Kitsune >
And yet, Kitsune tries to reason with Mirapdi, as to make her quit from this.
「You see, Miss Kitsune. I have a 'Special Ability'...which always made me to curse my own existence. But now...this curse of mine might become someone's bliss. So, please......」< Mirapdi >
And despite getting barrage of flashbacks from her past, Mirapdi manages to hold back her pain as she requests for her wish to be fulfilled.
「'Special ability', you say? And what that might be?」< Kitsune >
Feeling curious; Ktisune asked about the 'Special ability', which she had mentioned.
「My special ability is...」< Mirapdi >
Mirapdi looked hesitant for moment, as the constant flashbacks from her past now were starting to haunt her. Like; vividly remembering the moment when she used to be a 'Guinea Pig' for some unknown experiment.
But she manages to build her courage up and says---
「..my body...can produce infinite amounts of blood......」< Mirapdi >
「? I see. But...you really wanna do this?」< Kitsune >
After learning about Mirapdi's ability; Kitsune asked her again, while maintaining her cold demeanor.
「Yes, please!」
Mirapdi firmly nods her head as a confirmation.
「Very well, then. *Snap*!」
To which, Kitsune agrees and snaps her fingers. And to that, Rheka quickly grabs a chair and places it near Mirapdi.
「Now then, why don't you make yourself comfortable. While I make some preparations-ne?」< Kitsune >
Kitsune urges Mirapdi to sit down on the chair, as she starts to take out the equipment needed from her 'Storage Pouch'.
「...」
While Mirapdi quietly looks at Sub, as she gently holds his one hand.
(Mister Sub...)
「All done. Shall we start then?」< Kitsune >
After setting up all the equipment, Kitsune soon walks up to her and waits for her response.
「*Nod*」
At Mirapdi's light nod; Kitsune grabs her left-arm and gently rubs a cotton on her skin.
「Thanks, kid. I owe you for this.」< Kitsune >
Kitsune softly mutters as she gave a gentle smile.
「...」
Seeing this; Mirapdi felt surprise as she never have seen Kitsune's smile until now. And that was enough to make her genuinely happy inside.
After a few minutes---
The whole 'Blood Transfusion' was going smoothly. As Kitsune soon commands Rheka to look after the whole process.
While she turns her full attention towards Jyoti.
「Now then, Jyoti-san. Why don't we go outside and have some little chat-ne?」< Kitsune >
「Yeah~~」
Num soon agrees with Kitsune, as he also had the same mindset as her, for now.
「*Sigh* Fine...」
With a sigh, Jyoti agrees to their demands.
As they soon heads downstairs to the living room for a talk. While leaving Mirapdi and Rheka behind.
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While sitting on the couch from one another. Jyoti soon takes out a rolling paper to smoke as she opens her mouth and says---
「So. What do you wanna know? *Puff*」< Jyoti >
Jyoti lits her rolling paper up and swiftly glances at Kitsune and Num with her sharp gaze.
To which, Kitsune said---
「I'd like to know your reason for hiding Master's soul for all these years-ne?」< Kitsune >
Feeling distrustful, Kitsune asked the very first question she had in mind for while.
「Yeah! And also, from the reaction of yours from earlier, made it pretty evident that you've known Master way before, even forming a contract with him, right?」< Num >
Num soon follows after, as he ask his own set of question.
「*Puff*」
With a puff; Jyoti stood up from the couch and walks up to a window, while the rolling paper hangs between her lips.
「Before I answer. I'd like to share a story of my own. A past of mine, if you will. *Puff*」< Jyoti >
Jyoti proclaims her word, as she gave a serious look towards Kitsune and Num, while taking a puff.
「Does it even matter? Since, I've asked you about something else, not about yourself-ne?」< Kitsune >
Kitsune soon frowns at Jyoti's words; as she seem least interested to know about her.
「...It does matter, Kitsune......」< Jyoti >
In response, Jyoti confirms her word with dead serious tone.
「Ok~ Then, tell us already~!」< Num >
Num on the other hand; encourages Jyoti for her story, while also forgetting about his own questions.
To which, Jyoti opens her mouth to speak.
「So... The whole world knows me as the 'Guardian Of Humanity' along with other three, right? But what if I told you that we also had many different 'Titles' throughout many years of evolution. *Puff*」< Jyoti >
Jyoti took a short puff and continues---
「Very long time ago, mortals used to call us 'Primordial Beings'...or should I 'Gods'. And during those times, I've seen many things that isn't recorded on any books or texts.」< Jyoti >
After listening to her, Kitsune interrupts her by saying.
「Wait a minute. If what you're saying is true then...does that mean......」< Kitsune >
With an intrigue expression; Kitsune looks on, as Jyoti gave a light nod and says---
「Yes. The very Sun, Moon and this world along with many other things that are in space were all created by us the 'Guardian'...though, it wasn't intentional rather...it was pure accident......*Puff*」< Jyoti >
With a puff; Jyoti said as she continues to look out through the window.
「「...」」
All while, Kitsune and Num were now keenly invested on her past.
And with this; an untold piece of history was about to be reveal by Jyoti. A story about the creation itself and how the universe came to be.
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