“I intentionally invited just two people to tea time today. “It’s an important day.”
On the day we arrived at the mansion, Miya said that and immediately led us to the den of followers we had headed to the previous day.
After getting on the carriage that Miya had prepared, I glanced out the window while dealing with Miya and Seria, who looked very excited.
‘Do you think Dazar is following along?’
I said Morokhanil would be my guard, but it was Dazar who would eliminate this den.
They said that if I head to the den first, they will follow. Looking here and there, I can’t see a single hem of Dazar’s clothes.
‘but. He is a transcendent person in name and appearance, but if I see him, it would be a big deal.’
Didn’t Moroccanil also show an amazing sight of melting into the shadows earlier? Dazar had previously appeared by tearing through space, so he would probably find his own way.
“Celia?”
“yes?”
At that time, Miya looked at me and tilted her head. Why do you do that? Did I look out the window too much? Apparently, the two of us have been talking about flowers that bloom in spring.
“What’s wrong, Miya? “Have you found your favorite flower?”
“ah… … . no. “That’s not it.”
Miya pointed to a certain place with her index finger. It was towards the two hands holding each other on my knees.
“Because my hands are bloodless. Are you nervous, Celia?”
“uh… … .”
Since when did I hold my hands tight? I was holding it so tightly that I suddenly relaxed, looking at the back of my white hand where the blood had disappeared.
I think I was just thinking about whether Dazar was following along well. Was I nervous without even realizing it?
When I quickly relaxed, Miya smiled slightly as if to reassure me.
“It’s understandable to be nervous. The leader said that today is ‘the day of the beginning.’ “I’m actually nervous too.”
Start day. Obviously, the leader at that time said something like that.
“What exactly is ‘Start Day’?”
I asked quickly as the word I was curious about came out. Then Miya slightly deepened her eyes and chose her words for a moment before answering.
“I understand that this is the day when the God of Destruction truly awakens. “For us, it is a meaningful day as we can say that the day of true liberation is fast approaching.”
What that means is that Ruben is awakening to become the true Ruben? Then, our Axion is Ruben… … It’s called awakening.
‘If we fail to stop this today, Axion will become dangerous.’
Now that I think about it, the only thing Axion has by his side is a sword and a few black hawks. Of course, Dazar said that there are several barriers around my mansion and that if something happens, I will fly away right away.
Maybe the reason I became so nervous was because I instinctively knew that today was a dangerous day for Axion.
Is it a mother’s feeling?
“It’s a really important day for us, so everyone is going to be nervous. “Me too.”
Miya said that in a kind voice, but the tension did not decrease at all.
‘I must make sure that today is the day of its beginning or something.’
Otherwise, it will be dangerous for Axion. I made a firm determination and bit my lip hard as the carriage moved forward.
The carriage went around the alley several times and finally stopped. As I followed Miya down the narrow stairs, the square I encountered the previous day soon appeared.
There was also black fog on the floor.
“… … “God of destruction.”
I heard Miya muttering in an emotional voice next to me. Since she looked somewhat dazed, it was clear that she was being controlled by her fog.
Although I wasn’t as shocked as Miya, who even started crying a little, I was also a little surprised.
This is because, unlike last time, countless people were standing in the square like dolls.
‘Ugh… … .’
It feels like in a zombie movie, you are intuiting a horde of zombies wandering around with no place to go. The back of my head feels cold.
“Celia, please go forward. “The leader is waiting.”
As I stopped walking without realizing it, Miya was next to me and gently pushed my back. Even though it was the delicate hands of a delicate young lady, Miya’s power, which was already being controlled, was quite strong. Enough to push the cast iron legs slightly.
I thought it was strange that I was holding on here, so I took one step forward. As I headed forward, the people standing in the square split to both sides, like a miracle of Moses.
It was such an amazing scene that even I, a person with a strong heart, flinched my shoulders.
‘But Moroccanil and Dazar won’t be affected by this fog?’
It’s okay for me because I have a body that is impervious to any external forces. Although I told Dazar about the fog in advance, I still can’t help but feel worried. Without them, it would be difficult to prevent today from being called ‘the day of beginning’.
‘Fog? If that’s the case, there’s nothing to worry about. Because the Siaster family is not the leader of the Transcendents for nothing.’
Dazar had said that before I left. So, it’s okay, right?
I walked forward one step at a time, trying to calm my anxiety. After passing through the dividing line of people, we arrived at a place in front of the large stone we had encountered last time.
And on the platform above him stood Dazar, his entire body wrapped in a robe, just like last time.
“… … “Are you here?”
The religious leader, who had been looking up at the basement ceiling with his head slightly raised, suddenly lowered his head. I couldn’t see it clearly because I was wearing a hood, but I could feel it intuitively. That he is looking at me.
“at las… … “The day has finally come.”
The leader, who was still muttering in a voice that seemed to have been distorted, slowly came down the podium.
And he came in front of me and stared at me.
Of course, he probably didn’t know that I wasn’t being controlled by the fog, so I worked hard to focus my eyes.
“Today is ‘Beginning Day.’ “Let everyone welcome the true awakening of the God of Destruction.”
When he said that, boom! The sound echoed through the square. It was the sound of those surrounding me and the religious leader kneeling at the same time.
Even in this serious and tense situation, I think it’s amazing that I wonder how many knees have been broken.
No, actually, I thought that way on purpose. She almost looked shocked as she was overwhelmed by the people kneeling all at once.
‘eww. When is Dazar coming?’
At that time, I noticed a long shadow writhing slightly, drawn by a lone glowing stone. It was a place that could not be seen from the cult leader’s line of sight.
It’s Moroccanil.
You said you would definitely protect me, so it’ll be okay.
I watched what the religious leader did with some relief. The religious leader raised his hands high as if performing some ritual, then lowered them and took out a dagger from his arms.
It was a fancy dagger studded with colorful jewels that did not match his gloomy appearance.
“How long have I waited for this day… … .”
The leader whispered so softly that only I could hear him and took a step closer. If you take two or three steps closer, your noses will touch each other.
He continued.
“You don’t know. I mean, I’ve dedicated my whole life to this day. “Celia.”
what?
I flinched at the sound of my name suddenly coming out of his mouth. Even before, I definitely thought you knew me. But if you speak informally to me… …
Just when I was deducing his identity.
He slashed my wrist with a dagger.
Phew!
In an instant, my eyes turned red.
‘ah… … ?’
While I was panicking, the leader handed me a dagger. Blood was still dripping from his wrist onto the floor.
Only then did I realize it. There was a strange magic circle drawn on the floor that seemed black.
“Ruben’s mother, who guides Ruben to true awakening. Celia. “It’s your turn.”
“… … !”
Ruben’s mother.
It was true that I was Axion’s protector. But how on earth does that person do that?
In the midst of my confusion, I realized something when I saw the dagger he was holding out. Does saying “it’s my turn” mean that I should also slit my wrists?
‘Where have all these people gone? ‘Why don’t you show up?’
I think this is the most dangerous situation. Moroccanil and Dazar too! I chewed my lips and took the dagger from the religious leader. And then he slowly takes the dagger with his wrist… … .
“no. “No.”
The leader grabbed my wrist and slowly lifted it up.
“This is taking too long. Celia. “That’s not where the line should be drawn.”
Kind and gentle tone. When I heard that tone of voice, one person suddenly came to mind.
“You can die instantly by cutting your throat. Celia. And only when you die can he wake up.”
A man who has always watched Celia for a long time with a bright smile on his face.
As the chancellor of the empire, he can be involved in the empire’s affairs, can reach out to the imperial palace’s food at any time, and can understand the movements of the transcendental from afar… … .
Cedric.
This person was clearly Cedric.
As I opened my eyes wide in surprise, I had the feeling that I had made eye contact with him. Before I knew it, the dagger had stopped near my neck.
At that moment, he looked into my eyes and stopped. He noticed that my expression had changed.
“you… … ?”
Cedric muttered in disbelief. Suddenly, I felt a strong force in his hand holding my wrist.
If things continued like this, the dagger would go straight into my throat.
