Chapter 58 - 58: Mission

Di'Anon and the Tanuki twins journeyed to Celesea. As they entered the realm, they quickly noticed the changes around them.

Darkness is looming on its skies, and malevolence is eating the land. It seems like dying and rotting away.

They can't help themselves feeling heartbroken.

Celesea is once a beautiful place with vast meadows of flowers and various vegetation. Luscious mountain ranges surround them.

Water flowing in this realm is naturally sweet and crystal clear. It sparkles as it graced the lands of their presence.

Nowadays, malicious monsters seem to sprout and start dwelling around this place. This once beautiful paradise is now a haven for evil and darkness.

"I can't believe we are really in Celesea. The changes are just too much. I can barely recognize this place." Canon commented as she looks around.

The tree leaves are starting wither away as they approach Themis. They can also feel the growing animosity from every step they take.

Wild beasts also start to get violent. They are generally not aggressive and preys on anyone. Simply, creatures seem to have gone mad from staying in this Realm.

"Be careful. We are getting really close." Di'Anon spoke and forewarned his young companions.

The twins' nod as they heighten their senses. They don't want to end up as a liability on this mission.

At the end of this desolated path, Seig and Eirwen are patiently waiting for them. They head before them in order to scout the place.

"You really took your time, Di'Anon. We thought you backed out." Seig teases.

Di'Anon expressionlessly looked at him. It doesn't bother him that his comrades tease him from being chosen as Eu's bodyguard.

In fact, he doesn't really care. As long as he gets his job of protecting Eu done, that is all that matters.

"What is the status?" he asked as he ignores his earlier comment.

"Well, it is peaceful. Aside from a young man and his guard, nothing peculiar is really happening around here." Seig responds.

Di'Anon nods as he listens. He knew that Eu met a young man in the Mystic Spirit border. That is probably the same person she mentioned to him.

They continue to update the three newcomers about their findings and observations. Aside from the spreading malevolence in Celesea, nothing is out of the ordinary.

"I think the Master is still gravely injured. Miss Eu used a potent drug, right?" Canon chimed in as she continued, "He is probably up to something as well."

The petite girl has black mask markings on her face and slight shaggy fawn hair. Her skin is tan and a bit lighter than her older twin sibling.

"We already suspected that. We cannot confirm at this distance, but it is for certain." Seig replied.

Everyone is in agreement while they nod their heads. They wanted to know what they are planning, but unfortunately, they have no way of finding them out.

"They are pretty privy about their Masters too. It is hard to get information about them. How do you plan to draw them out, cousin?" Eirwen broke the silence and inquired as he asked Di'Anon.

Di'Anon remained silent while he gave it a thought. The Master of the Shadows is recuperating in Themis, while the other is handling matters outside.

"We will target his brother while he is outside." he responded and continues, "You mentioned he comes out every other day too, right? We cannot infiltrate Themis. That is extremely risky. That is the only plausible way to do this."

They somehow agreed with his suggestion. There is no way they could infiltrate Themis, and they will all come out unscathed.

They even highly doubt they could come out alive once they are discovered. They can still remember the person's malicious aura, and it is something anyone will avoid at all costs.

That memory brings shivers into their skin and dreaded thoughts in their minds, as well.

They continue to discuss their plans as they exchange information.

Meanwhile, back in the Central's, Arcane Palace, the Divine Lord lingers in his silent, empty room. He drowns himself in contemplations until he has fallen into a deep slumber.

He wants to acquire much greater power and protect Eu. This thought starts to consume him.

Not long, he found himself in a dream.

In this world, the sun never rises anymore. The land is cold and desolated than anyone can ever imagine.

The once luscious, green fields are just barren, empty piece of land. Even forests and trees have long withered away.

Ravikanth stood in the middle of this dry, lonely world. He walks a few steps as he wonders, where he is, and why?

He gathers some wind in his hand and examines it. He can hardly imagine how everything in this world is lifeless.

"What is the feeling after you acquired such great powers, my Lord? You have finally succeeded..."

"To attain such power bares so much sacrifice and consequences. I always thought I could live with it. Thinking about it now is just too heartbreaking..."

Someone spoke, breaking Ravikanth's train of thoughts. He can sense the loneliness in his tone, yet he can't understand what he meant.

For some reason, he can also feel his pain, his longing, and his remorse. It's like, everything is his own.

Despite being close, he can hardly recognize the men talking before him. He is also like an overseer of this world.

Though everything around him is clear, the men before him are blurred.

'Who are they…?'

The man who just spoke looks up at the dark, starless sky. He wryly smiles as he stretches his arm into the heaven.

"Please, take it back. I don't want it..."

The man sadly looks at his Lord. He doesn't really know what could say to him and ease his burden.

This is the consequence of attaining such power. He had to sacrifice and gain it…

Ravikanth suddenly woke up from his slumber. He is drenched in sweat while his face is completely ashen.

His heart is in turmoil and racing as he recalls his dream. It is indeed a horrible dream.

No, it can't be considered a dream. It's a nightmare.

He refuses to close his eyes again and see that desolated world. He can't help feeling horrified as he looks at his trembling hands.

'Be careful what you wish for...'

A voice said as this thought pops on his head.

He grits his teeth as he tries his best to steady himself but no accord.

As of the moment, he is also desperate for power, but he can't sacrifice anyone to attain it, can he?

That is such heartbreaking thought.

He doesn't want this idea of madness to corrupt him. He doesn't really need the power to attain significant feats.

He just needs one person to stand by him. That is his only wish.

Finally, he felt relieved as he steady his heart. He is looking at his Bluish Dragon Ring and smiles while he thinks of that person.

He has to change himself and be worthy of her.

He has to stop doubting himself.

The Divine Lord started to drown himself of positive thoughts until he finally falls asleep again.

This time, he didn't wander into a desolated world but a serene, place like a paradise. His heart can't help flutter as it found peace…

Meanwhile, Eu and Lumina head back to Inner Courts, Limes Temple. Eu is still feeling distraught as another set of visions overwhelms her.

'Mistress, are you okay...?' Lumina calls out.

'Don't worry, Lumina. Let us just rest for a while...' she murmurs.

Lumina understood as she descended from their flight. She carefully landed by an isolated lakeside.

Eu carefully slips and dismounts Lumina's back. She cuddles close under her wings.

She can hear someone calling her.

'Eu... Eunomia...'

She knits her brows as she heard the familiar voice.

How can she forget the name? It is a special name. Only one person calls her by that name.

She closes her eyes as she continues to absorb the information.

She also started to remember some of her locked memories.

She can only smile at her deviousness to achieve this scheme.

This is her second awakening...

Soon after, Eu has finally fallen asleep under Lumina's wings.

Meanwhile, Lumina felt relieved as her young Mistress finally calms down and rest.

She watches over her young mistress undergone another transition. She looks up at the sky as she marvels at the stars.

She can't help assuming that things will start another set of drastic changes— favorable ones.

'You are truly overdoing yourself. How can you continue to worry me like this?' Lumina murmurs.

Her Mistress is indeed a miracle worker, and she can't help admiring her.

She heaves a heavy sigh as she casts a barrier around them. Her crystal blue eyes gleam in the darkness, and her pure white image illuminates this icy, frozen forest.

The night is cold as Lumina shielded Eu from the winter wind. Snow has also piled up, and the lake is already frozen.

Lumina looks around and examine the place. If it weren't for the urgency, she would choose a better location to land and settle down.

She casts a spell to keep them warm. She doesn't want to endanger her Mistress and cause hypothermia even before she could accomplish her mission.