"Mind telling me why the future leader of my clan is acting like a spoiled arrogant brat in my alma matter?"
"Well..."
Azzy was prepared to face the rune magic with Lux, the sword of radiance with the power to break any kind of power that isn't primordial.
As for Ziz, it is on the same level as Fenrir and not a problem for him either, now that he doesn't need to hide his powers.
The rest don't matter.
Little did he expect to meet his ancestor, the clan head, of all the opponents he could think of.
Who could have known that this nine thousand-year-old geezer was once a member of Tower of Abel...
Azzy tried to reason with him for once, not intending to act against his own great-great-grandpa, "Your Majesty, I believe our clansmen here, Gideon Crescent, is facing unjust punishment from the Tower Master. As his friend, it is my duty to protect him. Moreover, not only..."
"That's enough," Qridus raised his hand, stopping Azzy from speaking further, "I heard what happened from Tower Master Cenric. Gideon might be your friend but he is foremost an elder of the Tower, and so was Miss Zora here. You cannot be involved in the matters of the Tower of Abel, unless your friend is gravely injured or on the brink of death or damaged his soul orb.
You are the heir of the Death clan; every action of yours is considered the clan's interests. Now, stand aside and let them resolve their own issues."
Azzy didn't even ponder too much on his ancestor's suggestion. Instead, he grabbed Gideon's hand and spoke loudly, "As you have said earlier, I'm the future clan head and the heir to the clan. My actions represent the clan's interests. And my decision is clear to everyone. Gideon is coming back with me and he cut off his relations with the Tower already.
Those who stand in my way will have to force me."
Qridus furrowed his brows in displeasure.
Azzy and Qridus silently observed the couple, especially Zora, who just stared at him in silence. Neither of them could see a shred of emotional change on her face. She appeared completely calm.
Azzy wanted to understand what she was thinking and he activated Aura sensing, checking her emotions.
However, before he could get that part, he saw something else that stunned him. There was his tiny aura of life inside her.
It was then Zora took a step back from Gideon, "Alright, Gid... Sorry, Mr. Crescent, you are free to go. Whether your true love accepts you or not, it doesn't matter to me, for I'm some pathetic woman who would like to cling to her lover who likes someone else. Officially, consider our relationship is over."
"I'm sorry," Gideon apologizes to her once again before stepping past her. She stayed silent and stared at the floor in sadness, trying her best not to cry.
As he walked a few steps, suddenly, a voice rose from Azzy, "Wait, Gideon."
Gideon halted in his footsteps, turning around to see his friend who was standing in his place, "Azzy?"
Azzy replied, "I'm afraid the matter isn't settled yet. We have to stay here for a moment."
"Hmm?" Gideon shifted his attention to the back of the old man who was also standing in his place, "Your Majesty?" He wondered whether he should now convince the clan head or something, now. But, when he thought about it for a second, he felt like that may be the case since the Garcia Family got the marriage proposal from the Moon Clan.
As he was worried about being rejected, Azzy then said, "It's not my ancestor, it's Zora."
"Hmm?" Gideon looked at her. Zora also seemed puzzled.
"She's pregnant," revealed Azzy.
"What!"