Chapter 61 - 61: Identity

Di'Anon has lived for almost ten thousand years and quite knowledgeable about the past. He was born around the time the Division of Realms was implemented.

Back then, Shadows tried to consume Astra and rob it of its luminance. Many sacrificed their lives, including, Lady Emilia of the Oracle Clan.

These Shadows are enigmatic beings who lived and walk with them through the ages.

Many took on the role, but their true Master remains elusive. They created many disturbances throughout time and have been subdued many times…

Still, nobody can tell who is behind the Shadows. The one who has the most powerful desire always takes on the role.

Meanwhile, it was truly hard during the Time of Change. The transition to this new age was never easy and very chaotic. This major battle has created drastic changes they still bear up to this day.

The Division of Realms.

Everyone tries to cope up with the changes now that Lady Emilia is gone. The Realms are separated into different sectors with minimal interactions with each other.

They have to be contented, whatever means their Realm has to provide. They need to start anew and grow themselves until the Division of Realms is lifted.

On the other hand, Di'Anon was a gifted child. He quickly learned Sword and Magic Arts in remarkable proficiency.

He studied under the tutelage of a mysterious, beautiful maiden who resembles a Moon Goddess who descended on this earth. Her beauty and radiance are simply out of this world.

All he could remember is her tantalizing crystal blue eyes, her long flowing pearl white hair, and radiant aura. She vanished as soon as he mastered her teachings and gave him a mission.

She tasked him to protect the light, shielding Astra from this Darkness.

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Di'Anon heaves a heavy sigh as he looks back.

It's been ages since everything started. This conflict between these two factions seems never-ending.

Darkness has always resented the Light for a reason and wondered what really occurred way back then. He decided to shrug the feeling and concentrate.

It is not the time to doubt himself and his affiliation. He simply needs to focus on his mission.

At present, he is tailing Noite and his Shadow Guard. This mysterious entity surrounds Noite's aura, but he remains untainted. He can assume he is not the current Master of the Shadows and only his subordinate.

He is watching them as they casually entered the border. The monitor spell is supposed to be triggered, but it never did.

If he remembers correctly, Noite is a genius who can exploit a spell's weaknesses. This time, he uses others' darkness to smuggling the Shadows and enters Mystic Spirit Realm.

Everyone has a dark side. It just that it depends on them if they wanted to nurture these feelings or accept this side of them.

He uses everyone and let his men merge on others' darkness during entry to prevent detection. It was indeed a simple yet very effective plan.

For now, they are unsure how many hostile Shadows managed to enter and what they are planning. Still, whatever it is, for sure, it's not really pleasant.

Di'Anon decided to carry on with his plan before Noite merges into the crowd and lost sight of him as well. He just needs a brief moment with him.

Meanwhile, the others decided to commence with the diversions. The twins push through with the beasts rampaged, and Seig chose to show himself to get attention.

The ten other Shadows are indeed distracted giving a window of opportunity. They lost focused on watching over him, providing Di'Anon to steal a strand of hair from Noite.

Some attention went to Seig, and others were startled by the beasts.

Seig brandishes his token on his waist to show his allegiance with Mystic Spirit and his position as a Captain. He assumes that will interest the enemy and defeat or capturing him might bring in merits.

Meanwhile, Eirwen cast an illusion spell in order to further mask the activity from them. Even his guard won't notice any anomaly.

All happened in just a split second.

Though, Noite noticed his brief interaction with Di'Anon. In fact, his eyes widen as he saw him.

He was rendered speechless upon the short unexpected interaction as if he has seen a ghost. He was just a small boy when Noite last remembered this person.

What is he doing there at that moment?

His crystal blue eyes glow as he looks at him. He moves like the gentle breeze who passed him by. When he came back to his senses, he was gone.

'Young Master…?' his guard noticed his anxiety.

'No, it's nothing. Let us proceed.' Noite responded.

He decided to ignore his quivering heart. He should have expected this person's appearance after all.

Then again, why did he suddenly shows himself to him? What is his intention?

Meanwhile, Divine Lord Foeni is currently staying at Limes Temple. Eu has still failed to return since their last encounter at the Central.

He can't help himself from worrying. Even if Eu is with Lumina, and she can take care of herself, many unfortunate things could still happen.

"Jairu, any news?" he asked the burly man who entered the study.

"My Lord, having unfounded worries are not healthy. Little Eu is a capable person, and you have to trust her more." Jairu said, hoping to put his heart at ease.

Jairu inwardly sighs as he realized why the girl refrains the Divine Lord from knowing her movements. He is much more of worrywart than him.

Jairu decided to change the topic and report another incident to the Divine Lord instead. Jairu knew he is worried, but he must look at these pressing matters as well.

The Divine Lord sighs as he listens to his report. The Shadows are no longer hesitating to display their capabilities.

They are skirmishing nearby small villages towards them. They don't need to gloat, but they did.

The Shadows Master is indeed narcissistic as he brags his capabilities. No one can stop him from achieving his goals.

The Divine Lord Foeni summons all the guards at his disposal. Based on their movements, they intend to attack the Limes Temple.

They have to prepare themselves and need to prevent them from progressing further than they already have.

"Do you wish to ask for assistance from the Border? I am sure Aryen and the others could help..." Jairu suggested.

The Divine Lord gave it a thought.

The temple only has less than five hundred men, and they still need to divide their forces. They can't leave the temple unguarded after all.

"No need, but please request them to stand by. Just in case things get out of hand." The Divine Lord ordered.

Jairu understood his intention. The enemy might be using them as bait to lure out their forces too, and he can't risk it.

His men are more than enough as well, thanks to Little Eu. Their abilities have genuinely improved since they listened to Eu's training suggestions.

It was midday when Eu arrived at the Temple Grounds and noticed the tense atmosphere. She can only assume they are aware of the impending threat that is on its way.

Her lips slightly curved up. She is glad everyone is already preparing for this inevitable scenario.

Still, it doesn't mean she hasn't prepared for countermeasures as well. She simply won't let them have their way as long as she is around.

Eu heads straight to the study and meets up with Captain Jairu and the Divine Lord Foeni. Both men are busy devising a plan when she came in.

"Sorry for being late. I was held back a little on my way back." Eu said as she enters the room.

"Eu..." the Divine Lord said he approaches her.

He quickly locked the young girl into his embrace and felt her warmth. He still feels apologetic from the incident days ago.

"Aren't you being too melodramatic? We just haven't seen for a couple of days..." Eu chuckles and taps his back.

"Welcome back, and I am sorry for always acting like a jerk. I am always thankful you are here as well..." he murmurs.

Eu sighs at his heartwarming confessions. Still, if they are not facing urgent matters, she will indulge him too.

"My Lord, I'm deeply flattered, but..." Eu started.

The Divine Lord reluctantly let her go with a satisfied smile on his face. He just wanted to express his feelings, and he doesn't need her response.

"Yes, I know. I just wanted to tell you. I forgot to tell you last time…" the Divine Lord interrupted her. He offered his hand as he continues, "Shall we…?"

Deep inside, he recalls that despondent world without her. Just imagining a world without this girl, and regretting every day he didn't tell her his feelings is heartbreaking.

Meanwhile, Di'Anon is hiding around a secluded corner in Bordertown. He will meet up later with everyone after everything has settled down. He assumes they are busy dealing with their matters as well.

He is holding a strand of Noite's silver hair while his eyes glow in crystal blue. He carefully examines it as he casts a spell to reveal the person's identity.

The strand of hair glows before white spirit flames engulfed it. He gathered the specks and encased in a crystal ball where he secures the information.

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Noite and his older brother are from the small Kingdom of Lunaria. It was later known as the Kingdom of Hellios, Central of the Nether Realm.

In the beginning, his older brother has some issues. He was young, hot-headed, arrogant, and impulsive.

Later, he matured as a wise ruler and made up for everything. He took over govern ship from his father and ruled justly on their territory.

Those were the peaceful age.

The brothers fought alongside Lady Emilia during that fateful battle. One serves as a faithful Knight, and the other was a formidable ally.

Meness has always been a gifted man, and his swordsmanship remained unrivaled.

Lord Meness of Hellios and his younger brother, Noite, are inseparable in achieving great feats. These two were hailed as well celebrated heroes during the Age of Change.

The Silver-Haired Heroes.

If so, what happened?

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