Chapter 45 - 45: The Majestic Beast Lumina

Everyone shifted their gaze at Haru.

He knew that he couldn't disclose about their agreement with the Holy Guardian Lords. Still, how can he lie and deceive to the Divine Lord?

Where will he place his loyalty?

Which side should he choose?

It's complicated.

Meanwhile, his companions look at him, anticipating his response. He is in a difficult place right now, but there is no way they could help him. They can only silently cheer on him.

Haru can feel the pressure from everyone's eyes. He is already shivering in fear, and they are not helping.

Not long, he steeled his heart and responded to his inquiry.

"I am Haru from the Heterochromia Dragon clan. I was out for drinks when I bumped to them, Lord Foeni. It was a total coincidence I was there when you came..." he responded and tried his best to explain.

He cannot compromise their agreement. He decided to remain loyal to his friends.

He accepted his response while he continues to read their written report. He checks if she mentioned anything involving the Summoners, Bordertown, or Beast tamers.

He even expects her to mention Themis, the Magic Mirror, or the witches of Middle Realm.

Surprisingly, anything his men reported was not included in her file. If ever, that will discredit their achievements, and he can prove she the one behind everything.

Since he can't prove anything, he decided to shift his attention to Jairu. He can't be possibly ignorant of her movements.

"Why didn't you inform me about this? Aren't I, your Lord?" he said with a tinge of disappointment.

Jairu remained silent. He has no excuse why he decided to support Little Eu than report everything to him.

If he could turn back time, he will do it again after all. No one else can achieve such a feat. He trusts that only Little Eu can do that.

"Don't blame him. It is all my fault. I forced him not to tell you. I was in charge back then, so I want to take responsibility." Eu spoke up in defense of Jairu.

"I am talking to him. I wanted his explanation, not yours, Little Eu." the Divine Lord is looking at her coldly and indifferently.

His tone is different from the warm, gentle voice he is using earlier. Eu can tell he is mad, but she holds her ground.

Jairu doesn't deserve to be reprimanded for taking her side and aiding her cause.

"I am his superior. I am talking on his behalf." she coldly responded.

She is using the same intensity as him.

Cold sweats started to trickle on their bodies. Nobody expected her to answer back to him so confidently.

They even wondered if they will end up in a duel. After all, Eu is infamous challenging powerful beings and proves her point.

They are witnessing a conflict between the Divine Lord Foeni and the Little Miss Eu. They can feel the rise of tension while their aura filled the room.

They genuinely don't know how to feel. The silent clash of powerful auras starts to suffocate them.

It is even a surprise her power can match the Divine Lord at such a young age. Then again, she has proven herself exceptional ever since they met her.

"Eu, I am removing you in charge of Limes Temple." the Divine Lord finally declared.

"I have long vacated the position. I turned it back to Captain Jairu, seven years ago, when I went back to my village to study." she refuted again.

"I wasn't informed…"

"Yes, I did. I informed you…"

The conversation continues to drag on. No one is backing down.

Eu is exhausted from the intense battle, she cast high-level spells all night long, and she barely rests nor eaten.

Her strength is barely holding on, and she is in her limits.

'Mistress, you need to rest. Don't exhaust yourself…' a sudden voice came to her.

"I can handle myself, don't worry…" she murmured.

Sweat is forming on her forehead as exhaustion and fatigue assault her body.

'Mistress, the Master left me with you so I can watch over you. How can you not take care of yourself?'

Before Eu can do or say anything, a bright light envelops the room. Even the Divine Lord is caught off guard.

A white deer-like winged Spirit Beast emerged from the light and appeared before them.

She is elegant with a domineering presence. Her golden antlers resemble a crown on top of her head, her platinum mane is cascading on her body, and her bright crystal blue eyes are calmly fixated at the Divine Lord Foeni.

"My Mistress needs to take her long due rest. You already got the report. You don't need to detain my Mistress and everyone. Read them yourself! All the answers you seek are there."

They are all dumbfounded by this Majestic Beast fierceness and straightforwardness.

Di'Anon seems the only person not bothered by her appearance. He looks sideways to hide the amused smile forming on his lips.

Why won't he?

How can a mere beast confront the Divine Lord like that?

Then again, is Lumina just a mere Spirit Beast?

He always suspects Lumina is more than just a beast. Her origin is mysterious, and she is immensely powerful and extraordinary.

Meanwhile, the Divine Lord knits his brows. He wonders where did this majestic spirit beast come from?

Her presence is heavenly, exquisite, and breathtaking. She is simply exceptional and out of this world.

Where did she come from?

She is as mysterious as her Mistress.

Meanwhile, the others were taken aback of her sudden revelations. They treated her as a pet all this time.

"You can talk?! You can understand us?! You...!" Haru exclaimed as he barrages her with questions.

"Yes, I can. Obviously. Dummy!" she sneered.

She pretended not to understand them while she carefully observes everyone. It is amusing to watch them treat her totally oblivious of what she could do after all.

Then again, how can they assume she can't?

"And who are you?" the Divine Lord inquired.

"Forgive my disrespect, but I only respond to my Mistress!" Lumina coldly replied.

Little Eu can only sigh. The conversation is starting to get out of hand.

"Lumina." Eu calls out.

"But Mistress…" Lumina turned to her as she tries to reason with her.

Meanwhile, the Divine Lord creases his brows as he hears the familiar name.

'Lumina...?'

It's a very unusual name and yet he can't help finding it rather familiar.

'Where have I heard that name…'

He can't shrug the feeling he met this creature before. It can't be a coincidence. There are already too many coincidences ever since he met Little Eu.

The Divine Lord shifted his attention to Eu, but he forgot everything he really wanted to ask.

He notices exhaustion on her ashen face and the beads of sweat forming on her forehead.

This is not what he wanted to do. He wanted to confirm if she is really alright and not argue with her.

If he could, he wanted to hit himself for acting like a selfish jerk.

He is such an idiot.

He remained silent as he continues his contemplation. They haven't met in person for seven years, and he planned to make up to her. He even thought to confess about their Blood Contract.

Lumina looks at him and watch his troubled face. She rolled her eyes as she disappeared and concealed herself once again.

She really wanted to give him a piece of her mind. How can this Ancient Lord treats her Mistress so casually? She even considered challenging him to a duel and beat him to a pulp!

Meanwhile, Eu heaves a heavy sigh of relief as Lumina stands down and listen to her request. She doesn't need to complicate an already complicated situation.

Eu sat down and leaned her back on the couch. Fatigue and exhaustion finally overwhelm her.

Unknowingly, she finally drifted to a peaceful slumber while everyone else was engaged in a conversation.

Who is Lumina?

Where did she really come from?

How did Little Eu meet such a majestic beast?

These are the questions they didn't bother asking before. After all, they assumed she is just a unique creature and pet to Eu.

Di'Anon and Jairu are the only ones who didn't join Triteia, Sieg, Haru, and Eirwen in their conversation.

As of that moment, they are more concerned with Little Eu's condition. She barely rested and hasn't eaten anything.

Jairu wanted to point that out, but he doesn't know how to get in between those two. Lumina even throws herself into the mix.

It was chaotic.

Di'Anon nudged Jairu as he noticed Eu sleeping on the couch. They look at her peaceful sleeping face and sighs.

The Divine Lord is silent all this time. He is feeling guilty and depressed. How insensitive and inconsiderate can he be?

"Divine Lord Foeni. The Young Miss has already fallen asleep… Should I..." Jairu started.

Everyone stops talking as they look at Eu. They can't believe they didn't notice her fall asleep as they continue discussing matters.

"I'll take care of her. You are all dismissed." he said before Jairu could finish.

Everyone remained silent as they bow their head and left the room.

The room quickly calmed down as soon as they all left. The Divine Lord approaches the sleeping girl as he heaves a heavy sigh.

He pulled out a quilt from his magic storage and covered her. He bitterly smiles as he watches her sleep.

'I'm sorry… You are truly working hard, aren't you? How can you prioritize others than your well being?'

He rubbed the crease of her brows. He can't help thinking about how terrible he was.

He didn't even ask if she is doing well, or how she is faring all this time.

He wanted to tell her he misses her terribly.

If he could turn back time, he will do things differently. Their reunion should not suppose end this way…

He sat beside her and let her lean against him. He heaves a heavy sigh before kissing her forehead.

'Rest well, Eu. Let's talk after you wake up. Tell me about your adventures. I will patiently listen and wait for you...'

He opens one of the compiled reports and started reading them. He can hardly believe all her efforts these past few years.

She is only leading five men to accomplish so much. How much more if she rules an entire realm?

He can't help assuming she will be a more accomplish Lord than he'll ever be. Jairu is right to put his trust in her.

Again, he shifted his thoughts back to the mysterious beast as he looks at Eu.

'Hmmm... Lumina...'