Elvarette Shiro
Episode 25: Reasons

Pov: Arafis Ohba

Humans are unique

He's a fusion of light and darkness

In one form

I gave you an idea of the incident. Azazil and the Light's feud made him dare to take a desperate step that had never been thought of before. He chose to reject and criticize all the words of the Light. From here the beginning of the dispute between the two. Shortly after, Elvy asked Saki with confusion, after which she asked me.

"Sak Saki, is this the beginning of my predecessors' story?"

"As you can see Elvy."

"Ohba?"

"This story will be long Elvy."

"Long?"

"This is the story of the enemy behind the selection of the guards. Why did you, him, and I get elected guard."

"And that's what makes us all meet Elvy, we're brought together in the same fate and destiny." Saki.

"So, since Azazil we're all chosen?" Ask Elvy.

"Inflictionally, yes." My answer.

"Not directly?"

"For since Azazil was condemned, his position was replaced by Namus. He began to think about giving us a chance to understand the creation of the Light he loved so much. And now he's beginning to realize why the Light likes us all."

"What is Ohba?"

"That man is unique."

"Unique? Unique how?"

"We are a combination of two different but complementary traits. Man has two properties of the universe: the nature of light and the nature of darkness in one form."

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In the dark I tell the light. Just like Namus who explained the nature of love to me at the beginning of the task. Love is not just a mere liking, but also sorrow and sacrifice towards understanding. Reflecting on the case of Azazil, as a lover must be ready to accept what happens, whether we like or what we hate.

Not always what we like is best for us, and what we hate is despicable for us. We do not know the path of destiny except the owner of the universe itself, fire is indeed more noble because it is able to emit light, but fire is not able to grow seeds even though seeds need light.

The fire is too strong to receive grounded love. While the soil is willing to take care of the seed even though it is not as glorious as fire. He is willing to be forgotten the seed is known by the creatures, he does not mind accepting all the elements of the universe meet him without fear or pride.

The advice from Namus is now back to Elvy. Elvy reminded herself of me who had long since died four hundred years ago. Still innocent and yet to understand. In the bronze era I felt death as a very sinister darkness. But everything changed when I met Namus.

Death is the beginning of the journey, each step has a mysterious purpose. I, who is a sinner, get the opportunity to correct his mistakes, mistakes made by his people. Namus was sure that I would be a bridge between my people and his people.

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Saki opened her records, not forgetting that she asked Elvy to open the records given by Lord Hallaj. Before opening, Saki showed the face of the guard leader. Namus the white wing was Azazil's successor who chose darkness. He was experienced in taking care of the duties left by Azazil. Moreover, he is a servant who is open to change as well as something new.

When Adam was appointed as the representative of the earth, he had almost the same thoughts as Azazil. However, when Namus and Adam meet in person, he realizes the weakness he has. Adam also felt inferior to the devotion of Namus.

Indeed, the descendants of Adam are labile in dealing with problems, sometimes obedient and perverted on one occasion. But humans tend to look for something that makes them comfortable. The comfort of each person is also different. But there is one who likens the human heart, the longing for the light path. No one wants his life to be dark even for a criminal.

That's what I experienced, I was a murderer in the abbassiyah days. Slaughtering was my way of life first. As a minority in the minority I survived the pressure of the previous rulers. Differences of faith make me always wary of any intimidation and exclusion from the majority of blind fanatics. Not to mention the princes and rulers who were more concerned with mortal personal affairs.

I used to obey my teacher, the teacher of the murderers of the wicked. We kill in silence and quickly without a trace. With the dagger in my heart, my opponent met the Light without feeling tormented. At first I thought this was the right way, getting rid of the despots in order to get close to the Light.

But there is a strange thing in every action. The longer I lost my purpose, the more my teacher ordered me to kill despots, but now I must be innocent. Those who did not understand my teacher were also victims.

I rejected the way my teacher did, only this time I was against the person I respected the most. But his actions have sown terror and fear throughout the country. No religious leader should justify any means for the sake of worldly affairs. It is not proper to use the name of the Light to do evil.

So I rebelled against him. I don't want to be a villain in the cloak of light. But there's a price to pay, my life's my next target. The disciples of the teacher tried to kill me at every opportunity. Every moment is a threat to me. No place is safe, not even in the holy house.

My father, mother, and brothers were the victims of the teacher's violence. There is no other way but to fight. Against arbitrary oppressors, so the plan of attack began with those who had the same fate. The rebellion began.

The guru's fortress is witness to the land spill between one sect. One flow but different purpose. More than half the followers of the teacher have died and half of my group have died. The teacher defeated us, but that was only the beginning of my story. We were surrounded by the local authorities and thought we were part of the group of teachers.

We were outnumbered, the siege of the king's soldiers forced us to resign. There is no way to survive but to die fighting. Until the rain of arrows pierced me and my comrades in arms. The principle of honesty must be defeated by devious tactics. There is no war that does not use dirty means.

I died holding my faith, I left this mortal body. I don't know if I go to heaven or hell, because I believe that the Light will decide my existence. I don't deserve your paradise, but I'm not strong with your hell either. Then I only wish for Your love for me.

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A man with white wings flared up to me. A figure shrouded in bright light extended his hand to me while asking my name. He was friendly when he first met. I remember that moment, the moment he took me somewhere I had never imagined before.

What he asked after my name was neither what I was nor who I was. What he asked after that was who do I trust? Everyone has a reason to meet the Creator. At least there was a desire to meet him. Then he introduces himself as Namus, a guardian sent by the Light in search of a sincere soul.

He sees me who bears a resemblance to his predecessor before becoming perverted. There is a flame of struggle that continues to burn oppression and injustice. That's why I was invited to take care of the tasks on his shoulders. From being the third guard taught by old man Khidr, to being the second guard to accompany him. He eventually made me the first guard.

Namus believes that I can do my job with trust. He wished there was a true devotee like his predecessor. So it is my duty to keep the balance and to give a treatise to those who have a holy desire to seek the Light.

Many people had been instructed, and I was on duty at the time. Those who were directly guided by the Light were Saki and Elvy. Those who have been given direct instruction and studied with the righteous directly.

It is said that in this way, the oath of Azazil in plunging the child down Adam can be minimized. For the followers of the light in the black era could be saved from the deception of the Azazils. May those who believe be helped by Him and may meet Him as their ancestors Adam and Eve did.

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"So, you were invited directly by Namus?" Elvy asked in astonishment.

"Perhaps, because I still don't believe I was invited by Namus the leader." My answer.

"Arafis, if your duty to deliver a message to the chosen ones means that we have been planned to meet by Him?" Ask Saki.

"Nothing is a coincidence. All of them are already part of a series of destinies that run its course, Saki."

"Including this meeting Ohba?"

"One of them, yes."

"It's fascinating Arafis. What about Azazil? Has he also planned to reject order?"

"That's one of them, too. According to old man Khidr, Azazil will be a real example for all beings. He wants to teach us all that light and darkness need to exist in order for the universe to work as it should."

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