Chapter 43 - 43: Reunion and Threat

Seven long years.

The Divine Lord Foeni and Eu didn't meet in person for seven years. Aside from Eu's Astral visitations, he hasn't talked and seen her ever since they parted ways.

If he knew, he could have spent more time with her.

Jairu informed him that Eu returned to Oracle Village for her studies.

While Grand Elder Enoch said that she cannot be disturb and needs to concentrate.

Everyone seems like pulling them apart, though, he knew that is not really the case.

Many times, he wanted to barge into the Oracle Village and insist on seeing her. He can't help himself wishing to meet her in person other than inside her Astral World.

The Astral Spell is a kind of high level forgotten enchantment. Its usage was even limited to a specific group of people way back in time.

For some reason, it doesn't matter how she knew how to use such a spell. It doesn't even matter who taught her the forgotten enchantment.

Eu always visits him to tell him stories and remind him not to worry too much. She is growing up, changing, and he missed plenty of times to be with her.

He can only regret while he continues to dwell on them.

The azure sky is graced by the Purple Phoenix Lord. Everyone who saw him can't help admiring his magnificence and majestic existence as they paid their respects.

Those who have seen him bows and kneels as he passed them by to give their respects. His tail flutter and shimmering on his trail.

Meanwhile, as he passed Bordertown, the Four disguised Holy Lords can't miss his splendor. His presence can't be ignored.

"Should we follow him to Inner Courts?" Rean asked her companions.

"No, I don't think we should." Jin chuckles as he heads the other way.

In truth, he does want to head and meet Eu, but seeing the Divine Lord is also on his way to Limes Temple, he decided to reconsider. He just wanted to head home to his territory and rest.

Freya knits her brows as she looks at Azure Dragon. She can't help notice the forlorn look on his eyes as he left.

She shrugged at the thought. After all, it's so fast, and she could be mistaken.

It was mid-afternoon when the Divine Lord reached Inner Courts. He landed in front of the temple grounds creating a powerful gust of wind.

He transforms back into his human form and carefully observes his surroundings. He didn't expect that everything is unusually peaceful as if nothing occurred there.

Everything seems like an ordinary day for everyone.

They are more or less aware of their operation those passed few years. Eu's companions coordinated with them from time to time and kept them updated after all.

Aryen and Uther are engaged in a discussion in the hallway.

Presea and Reone are giving their men training instructions.

Captain Jairu and Eu are on their way to the dining hall for their meals.

The giant temple doors are pushed open by the unexpected guest. Everyone is stunned as they shifted their attention to him.

He stands against the light as they adjust their eyes. The entrance hall is in deafening silence as they figure out who he is.

His long hair is in a mess and covering his face. He is wearing disheveled purple robes, but his appearance doesn't concern him.

He just wanted to see her.

He scans the entrance hall, hoping to see her there.

His lips slightly curve up as he finally sees the person he is looking for. He can't explain his happiness as he slowly approaches her.

Her purple eyes are looking at him questioningly. She simply didn't expect to meet him at such a state. He is a meticulous and organized person after all.

Captain Jairu is also shock and beyond words. This person always forgets who he is when it comes to this girl.

Everyone is carefully observing him and refraining themselves to utter any word. Time is like in a standstill as he locks onto his target.

Not long, he finally reached her and dropped his head to the slender young girl's shoulder. He leans closer to her and feels her warm to ensure she is really there.

Jairu and Eu are baffled by his actions.

They weren't expecting him to act this way when he finally shows up. Eu's amethyst like eyes are wide in shock, and her lips are slightly left ajar.

She is simply at a loss of words.

"Finally, I've caught you. You have plenty of explaining to me, Little Eu." the Divine Lord whispered in between his breaths.

His ragged breath tickles her neck as her face flushed.

Thankfully, his scattered hair is covering her face. Nobody noticed how hard she is blushing at that moment. Her mouth just went dry as she gulps.

"What are you…?" she tried to ask.

The Divine Lord interrupted her before she could finish. His warmth is being transferred to her. She could hear his heart beating against hers.

"Don't speak. I am resting. I'm really exhausted…" he refuted.

He said as if it is natural, and there is nothing wrong with the whole situation.

Worse, he started to wrap his arms around her and holds her tightly. He doesn't want her to disappear like every time they meet on Astral Space.

She turned to Captain Jairu for help. She wanted him to convince him to let go of her. Her heart has started to race, and she doesn't know what to do.

Is this her punishment?

"Lord Foeni… I think you are making, Little Miss Eu uncomfortable…" Jairu started.

He gulps, thinking of what else to say. It is inappropriate to hold her so close in front of everyone. He should consider releasing the girl from his embrace.

He looks at him uncomfortably as he tried to explain. Though, it seems like the Divine Lord will refuse to listen to whatever reason.

The Divine Lord turned to his direction and glared at him. He looks as if he is protecting his most valuable treasure, and he was asked to give it away. He just holds it closer and tighter.

Meanwhile, everyone's eyes are looking at them in shock. They can't believe the whole scenario unfolding before them.

"Brother Ravi, I really can't breathe. You are holding me so tight… Please." Eu finally spoke and broken her silence.

She started to cough, almost out of breath. She might have survived that ominous man, but it seems she will die from the Divine Lord's hands.

She bitterly smiles at the thought...

That is the only time he let go of her.

He took Eu's hand and pulled her away as he commanded Captain Jairu to follow him to the study. He tightens his grip on her hand as he leads the way.

Eu looks at him and follows close. The Divine Lord's hand is sweaty and cold. Eu can tell he is worried and distress upon hearing the news about the incident at Inner Courts.

Meanwhile, in the dark corners of Themis, a man with golden amber eyes, has put the entire room in disarray. He continued throwing things to the person who remained standing still in front of him.

He silently receives every insult and furniture his master has thrown at him. He endures the bruises and wounds from his assault.

Blood slowly trickles on his forehead. He never cared anything else as he calmly accepted his master's punishments.

The Master hysterically shouts at his attendant for their incompetence. They just gave him their reports about Inner Courts and the Oracle Clan's disappearance.

How can they fail and miss an entire clan flee?

Not to mention, he can't believe, all their spies are gone. It took them years to instill every single one of those men, and they were gone on a single night.

They weren't even able to identify who interfered and gravely injured with him.

He can't believe anyone who can intercept his perfectly laid plan.

There is also the issue he was poisoned with an unknown substance that is making him recuperate slowly than he usually does.

He can only grit his teeth in rage as he continues to think about that person. He clenches his hands until it bleeds.

He can only curse this unknown person who kept on interfering with his plans.

'Who the hell are you?!'

The Master of the Shadows is sitting on a beautiful canopy bed with black and red bedding. Everything is the room shouts blood and darkness.

The once pure City of Themis is now a dreaded place full of ominous, evil energy.

It is slowly consuming Celesea too.

Not long, a younger man with golden amber eyes came in, bringing a tray of bandages, medicine, towels, and alike. He looks basically like the one on the bed but with gentler aura.

"Brother, you shouldn't move too much. You have so many deep cuts and still gravely injured from the last battle. You have to take care of yourself." he spoke up as he waves his hand and dismissing the man.

"Have you found her?" he coldly responded.

He doesn't care about anything as his heart is consumed with darkness.

His brother didn't respond.

He doesn't like to agitate and contradict him. His brother could be hallucinating when he saw that person.

His brother's mentality is very complicated. Most of the time, he can barely understand him.

His eyes gleam as he glares at his brother, but he refrains from saying anything. He looks away as he let his younger brother treats his wounds.

He decided to continue his train of thought as he carefully evaluates their circ.u.mstances.

Everything is just minor setbacks. It doesn't matter how much they struggle. Everything he plans is inevitable…

On the corner is the black spirit beast with scarlet eyes. He silently watches everything unfold as he mysteriously smirks...