
“Set!”
As soon as I realized, I was panting. I'm not at the lake. Is that a dream?
No, it must be a story from the original novel.
This incident did happen in the original story, but not details like this.
Ancia is the original Heir of Light.
But the black light in the lake attacked Ancia and she died, while Diana inherited the power of light.
But things changed when I came into this world.
Ancia survived, and the stone slab did not break.
Then, the power of light would also not be passed on to Diana. It will remain inside me.
"Are you okay?"
I woke up to Baekhan's voice.
We were in a secret room in the Philion Palace.
It seemed like I lost consciousness for a while after being attacked by a black light as I translated the writing on the stone slab.
"I'm sorry. You almost got hurt because of my mistake.”
As I saw in my dream, the stone slabs broke.
"Are you hurt?"
“There was an evil force on the stone slab, so I broke it.I'm sorry."
The stone plate tried to attack me. However, when Baekhan blocked it, the stone slab resisted and was eventually destroyed due to Baekhan's strength.
"It's okay. You saved me.you also helped me recover those writings.”
Even though the stone slabs were now broken, I remembered what he said.
"I also found an important fact."
"What's that?"
"I am the Heir of Light."
Baekhan burst into laughter upon hearing my answer.
"Did you just find out now?"
“You already know?”
“I know it was the first time I saw you. How could I not when the light shines so beautifully on you?
It was really me. I was the heir of the light in the Bellacian family.
“The food you make has the power of light in it. We have a different kind of power, so I can't eat the food you made.I'm sorry."
"It's okay."
"Thank you for understanding."
“It's amazing how the food I made has the power of light.”
I really do have the power of light. I never dreamed it would be like this.
“Your strength is strong. It's all thanks to you that curse isn't spreading. Your light prevents the spread of the curse.”
"I'm helping Blake."
“Various forces are fighting inside his body. All power is entangled in one body. If you make a decision, you will be able to loosen the tangled threads and remove the curse. ”
I am the Heir of Light. I can dispel Blake's curse and I don't have to leave his side.
I was overwhelmed by the whole situation, so tears flowed from my eyes.
"Thank you, Baekhan!"
“No need to thank. I'm the bad guy who hid the truth and just told you now.”
“No, you're a good person.I can't do what you want, but you tell me everything. ”
“Thank you for your kind words.”.
Baekhan smiled gently.
At that moment, he suddenly staggered.
"Are you okay, Baekhan?"
"I'm doing fine. It has been a long time since I have used my powers. Let's go back."
“Ya, let's go back.”
***
After we returned to the Crown Prince's palace, Baekhan's condition worsened.
His skin became paler and his body temperature also dropped.
"I'll call the doctor."
“No need, I'm just a little tired.I just need to take a quick nap and I'll get well soon.”
"But…"
"I'm tired. Please exit.”
I had no choice but to go out.
Baekhan still had three more days, so why was there a problem when he used his power?
I need to meet Eunhan because only Eunhan knows about her powers.
Just as I was about to go look for her, I saw Eunhan coming out of a room.
I rushed down to the first floor.
"…Your highness."
Eunhan would always welcome me happily when she saw me, but today, she was reluctant to greet me. Maybe he was afraid I was trying to persuade him to go to Chang again.
“Eunhan, Baekhan.!”.
“I don't want to talk about him.”
As soon as I mentioned Baekhan's name, Eunhan coldly cut off my words and expressed her rejection. But I can't give up.
“Baekhan is sick now! Her lips turned pale and her body temperature dropped.”
"He used his power?"
I immediately explained to Eunhan what happened earlier.
Then, Eunhan's eyes widen and she runs into Baekhan's room.
***
Baekhan is ready to accept his fate.
From the moment the chosen ones left Chang, their strength would weaken.
In particular, the White Dragon follower would have the worst experience compared to the other Dragons.
Only the Sky Dragon and Black Dragon were free from Chang's control.
Baekhan had used a lot of his power to destroy the magic on the stone slab. He won't be able to do it tomorrow because he's too weak.
In a few days he will completely faint. He thought he would kneel down and ask Eunhan to return to Chang for the last time. However, Baekhan helps Blake and Ancia.
His body was too tired, but he was willing to accept death. He closed his eyes just as the door opened.
“Baekhan!”
"Sister…"
"Why do you want to do that?!"
Eunhan knows that Baekhan's body is about to reach its limit.
So he treated Baekhan harshly, in the hope that he would return to Chang.
However, Baekhan still used his power. If Baekhan used all his strength, he would lose his life.
He gave up on his life.
Eunhan knew about this so she hugged her dying brother.
“I must be blessed for my good deeds. I could die in my brother's arms.”
Baekhan laughed weakly.
“Now it's not too late! Return to Chang!”
Eunhan said so but she knew that Baekhan did not have the strength to return to Chang alone.
"Why did you do that?"
"Isn't that what you want?"
Baekhan becomes attached to Ancia and Blake. He sympathizes with Blake's situation and wants to help. That's what Eunhan wants, too.
Baekhan helped them because it was the wish of his beloved sister.
"Foolish boy, why are you doing this for me?"
"You're all I have."
Baekhan finally admitted his true feelings in his final moments.
“I want to see you.I miss you.I became a high priest and surrounded by people, but you are still the only one who really cares about me. Everything else is just an excuse. I came here to see you because I miss you.”
“….”
“I don't want to go back to Chang without you. I hate that place.I'm scared. I don't want to go back...I don't want to live alone in hell anymore. So I helped the Crown Princess.”
Baekhan has no desire to live again without his brother, so he offers Ancia a deal.
This wouldn't have happened if he hadn't recovered the stone slab.
Baekhan's life will be threatened when he uses the power of the Dragon outside Chang.
Baekhan had already made up his mind since he came here. He can't stand to live anymore. Everyone in Chang only thought of it as a tool.
He was tired of being used and threatened.
If he can't go back to Chang with Eunhan, he'll die here. So he used his dragon power.
“Why did you just say it now?”
Eunhan is not happy with Baekhan's answer.
Baekhan knows how Eunhan escaped from Chang and why his mother died. However, he still told her to return to Chang and think about the future of the Empire. That's an illogical answer.
As it turns out, Eunhan is the reason why Baekhan came here. Baekhan cared for her and loved her sincerely.
“I'm afraid you'll think I sound childish and hate me.I want to show my adult side, so I act like I came here out of responsibility. There are a lot of good people here in Asteric. So please forget Chang now and be happy.”
Baekhan used the rest of his strength to smile.
“No, Baekhan!”
Eunhan cried while hugging her, feeling her body slowly turn cold.
Of all the half-brothers, Baekhan is the only one he considers to be his sibling.
Baekhan is Eunhan's family.
Even though Eunhan's mother has died, she still has Baekhan.
This child always supported him by his side.
However, Eunhan had already forgotten that truth and only realized it now.