Against the World II: Transgression
Chapter 1: Between Heart, Desire, and Hatred, part 3
The pale rays of the night goddess were still busy illuminating the dim corners of the street as Kanna and Nizivia walked side by side down the street away from the inn where Xavier had stayed overnight.
It was a shock for Kanna to be caught by Nizivia while standing in front of her future husband's room.
But rather than that, it was even more shocking to hear Nizivia asking her to take a night walk outside. This girl beside him had absolutely no question as to why Kanna was there at midnight like this. Indeed, Kanna did not forget that she had often been told that Nizivia did not matter if Kanna.er. However, Kanna had not once heard of it from Nizivia's own mouth.
Kanna slightly glanced to her left, looking at Nizivia whose face looked flatter than usual. Wanted her to throw a question, find out what Nizivia wanted to talk to her about. However, Kanna felt it was not the right move. Whatever Nizivia wants to talk about, it's better to wait for the girl to start.
Kanna's eyebrows spontaneously intertwine as Nizivia turns toward a shortcut to the cemetery. He followed her without a sound. It flashed in her mind that Nizivia wanted to speak in front of Clara's grave. However, the question was immediately killed when Nizivia sat down on the first bench they met on the side of the road. And without a word Kanna sat on Nizivia's right.
“Kanna..Ni-Nizivia wants to say ka-if Ni-Nizivia's plan is cancelled,” Nizivia said suddenly as she looked at Kanna with a sinless smile on her lips. “Ni-Nizivia felt,” he continued before Kanna—who looked at him in disbelief—somewhere open his mouth, “not a.there are more suitable with Xa-Xavier besides Kanna.”
“Wait a minute, Nizivia!” exclaimed Kanna who had grasped both hands of Nizivia firmly. “What do you mean by that?”
“As Nizivia says.”
Kanna cringing. “I know that,” he said a little hissing, “but, what do you mean by those words? Didn't you sue Xavier yourself this afternoon? Why the sudden change piki—oh, does this have anything to do with the order my father gave to Commander Lumeira?”
Although Lumeira did not say what the order was, but Kanna certainly did not remain silent. Indeed, lately the focus has been on the upper hemisphere of the empire, especially after hearing the reports that Cleria and Reinhart gave. However, Kanna knew very well that Lumeira was preparing to attack the Elf Kingdom. The New World Order was the main reason, but Achilles assumed that there was a hidden purpose - something related to his father's agenda.
If it had any connection to her father's goals, Kanna knew it wasn't something she could look one eye at. Achilles doesn't know what his father's goal is, but Kanna knows—thanks to Retsu. However, if he acted rashly, it was likely that his father would be suspicious of him. Kanna didn't want to get to her father's appointment early. He would only stop the man at a time when the man did not expect him. When he was one step away from reaching his goal.
More than that, the New World Order must indeed be addressed. It was not once they had messed up the imperial effort. The most imprinted thing on Kanna's mind was the incident in the Desert Kingdom region back then. The New World Order had to be blocked before they completely dominated the Islan. Therefore, although Kanna personally disliked it, she would not seek prevention against what Lumeira would do.
“Not.” Nizivia shook her head, pulling both of her hands from Kanna's. “I...This is a personal matter,” he said while looking up, looking at the pale moon that felt like he was looking back at himself. “Ni-Nizivia only utilizes the Lumeira re-plan for tu-personal purposes Nizivia.”
“...What personal goals make you change your mind?” Kanna wasn't waiting for Nizivia's response. “If your reason is another man, frankly I will be very disappointed in you, Nizivia.”
Nizivia glared at Kanna a little, but she quickly returned her gaze to the front.
“There's a chance you-if Nizivia doesn't a-will come back again,” said Nizivia seriously. “Te.. Of course Nizivia a-will strive to return, ta...but.Nizivia knows the possibility of Ni-Nizivia not returning it ti-high.”.
“Personal issues.” Nizivia threw a sinless smile, before then standing up from her sitting position. “Ni..Nizivia will try u-to return. But, if Ni...Nizivia never returns, Nizivia wants Ka-Kanna to replace Nizivia on Xa-Xavier.”'s side
“Nizivi—!” Kanna's voice restrained, Nizivia had already darted away. Kanna could no longer sense the Commander's existence. No, Nizivia didn't just teleport. That's pure speed. He was faster than when Kanna used the power of three seraphim. At least, Nizivia is now a dozen kilometers outside Nevada.
Kanna could have gone after the girl. However, in addition to Nizivia being faster, the girl had peerless sensory magic. His efforts will be free. If Nizivia doesn't want to talk to her anymore, there's nothing she can do about it. Teleporting is free. The Nizivia sensor will first sense its presence.
Kanna could only grind her teeth and clench her hands, before then she rushed to the inn.
If Nizivia doesn't want to open up to her, she has to tell Xavier the solution. Kanna doesn't know what kind of personal thing Nizivia wants to do. But, for sure, he did not want to lose another friend again. Clara's been sleeping forever. Alice has gone, not back. He has to make sure Nizivia doesn't do stupid things.
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41 Seconds after leaving Nevada, Nizivia finds herself right in front of the gates of her hometown. To be honest, she hesitates to confront Vermyna; nizivia doesn't want to die. He did not want to leave Xavier. Nizivia had already imagined what kind of life she and Xavier would have. Those imaginary images. Nizivia didn't want to take them off.
That's why Nizivia came back here.to the place where Vermyna Hermythys killed her fathers right before her eyes. Nizivia will dive back into her nightmare. He would fill his head with images that often jolted him from that sleep. Nizivia will fill her with hate, resentment and anger. That way, the doubt in his heart would disappear.
…Before Xavier arrived in his life, he lived with only one purpose. He would make Vermyna beg for mercy, then kill her without a care. Nizivia will treat the vampire the way the vampire treats her parents. Nizivia won't forgive him.
However, Xavier's presence in his life makes Nizivia's view of his goal cryptic. Xavier is a distraction that deters Nizivia from her goal. The more he thought about his future with Xavier, the more obscured the imaginary images became. If he let himself fall asleep, maybe then Nizivia will change his mind.
Therefore, he will not see Xavier again. Not only would it strengthen his resolve, it would also give him the determination to attempt to return alive. He had another purpose ready to welcome him. Nizivia will come back alive. For that, he must fill himself with hatred. All the hatred and anger that he has been damning, Nizivia will let go.
Taking a deep breath, Nizivia stepped through the gate. His destination was clear: the place where his parents died he went.
...—Nevada—...
“...Kanna, what are you doing by sneaking into this room night-night? If you want to mera—” Xavier's expression is immediately serious. “What happened, Kanna?”