Nagato Kagutsuchi: The Dawn
Ch. 289 — ARC LOVE END
It didn't feel like Ophys had been in Kai Empire for a week. The Ophys and their members toured with the Flying Whales while looking through every city in the Kai Empire from above the sky.
When it arrived at the Fuyumi Clan residence because the Ophys got an invitation directly from Shirayuki. He immediately descended from the Flying Whale accompanied by Melody.
Samui Island is the destination. Flying Whales stop just above Samui Island. Many female warriors from the Fuyumi Clan did not believe what they had just seen.
“How should I call you?” Shirayuki looked confused. And so is Ophys.
Melody who saw Ophys and Shirayuki looking at each other could only fall silent. Both of them have almost the same beauty, Shirayuki and Ophys both have beauty that cannot be expressed in words.
Melody herself saw the child of Shirayuki who would grow up just like her mother. Shirayuki's beauty is declining on Iris. But the one thing that made Melody surprised was the scene in front of her. Shirayuki and Ophys already looked familiar. Inexplicably seeing Shirayuki made Melody remember Fubuki's figure.
In the Fuyumi Clan residence, not only Shirayuki was present, but there were Sachie, Hana, Namida and Mio as well as several female warriors who had come with their leader.
“I still can't believe there will be a miracle coming to help us all. We are still alive thanks to you.” Sachie said to Ophys and Melody while saying a huge thank you to those who helped.
“Ah, not really..” Melody smiled awkwardly. The Ophys were silent.
“What's true the world is a vast place?” When everyone was saying thanks to Ophys. The voice of the young girl coming from the Crying Mountain made Ophys and Melody smile.
“Do you want to know?” Ophys approached Masayu and stared at the two eyes of Masayu filled with admiration and curiosity.
“Yes, allow me to be your subordinate. My mother let me go. I can read the inscription on the inscription. I want to know the outside world. I want to explore this world. I want to know the truth of this world.” Masayu answered excitedly.
“Good answer.” Ophys touching Masayu's hair. “If your mother has allowed you to join. You'll be under the guidance of Division Two Captains. She was a beautiful woman who came from the Ezzo Continent as well. I'm sure you'll be familiar with him soon.”
Everyone was shocked to see Masayu who was intending to join the Ophys. Meanwhile Namida just smiled and shook his head.
It was seen Shirayuki clenching both her hands tightly. “I'm so amazed by you guys. You don't even know us. But all of you saved us without asking for anything in return and instead gave us help. Until we die, we will not forget your kindness. One day we will repay you all, Ophys.”
“Absolutely. If there's anything you want to ask us. We will all give it even lives!” Mio looked at Ophys and Melody.
“We are all deeply indebted to you.” Hana bowed to Ophys.
Ophys just kept quiet and closed his eyes. Then he remembered his mother's words. The divining power that had been hereditary was within him. The same power as Sarah, the mother of Nagato.
“I'll tell you a little bit about a past story that my mom once told me. You may be surprised to see the shape of my ears. Out there is an Elven Race village. They live on the backs of the Flying Whales just like the Flying Whales that are our headquarters. It's just that the Flying Whale is always wading through the oceans and skies that exist in this world. The only Flying Whale to curse him. The only Flying Whale to bear his sins. Unlike the two Flying Whales that have been under greedy people.” Ophys then smiled as he recalled the words of one of his acquaintances from Ras Mermaid.
“Then, what separated this continent from the outside world was the Kagutsuchi Clan and one of my ancestors with the Mermaid Race who inhabited the southern sea, they work together to make the seas around the Ezzo Continent into a sea of demons inhabited by thousands of monstrous monsters with one leader. Its power can invite storms even tsunamis though.”
“The destination is only one. For all the people of the Ezzo Continent to unite and wait for the promised day. I love your spirit and kindness. But it's not time for you to get a turn. Far beyond this continent were two continents fused together, the name of that continent was the Profound Sky Continent and the Kuru Continent. The people there are waiting, no, but the world is waiting for someone. When the man shows up. Your job is to help her and support her.”
Everyone was stunned to hear the words of Ophys. Especially Shirayuki, Hana and Namida who slightly understood the ins and outs of the Kagutsuchi Clan.
“Humans, even all beings will gain karma when that person manages to know the truth and challenge the world. Holy Land, Place of the Gods, Eden.” Ophys finished his words. Then he left everyone who was silent to hear his story.
Then Ophys let Melody along with the others to chat. Shirayuki followed the Ophys from behind and headed to Iris' weeping place at Litha and Emi's burial place.
“Shirayuki-so. It is likely that the young man named Kagutsuchi Nagato is still alive. If your story is true, then Nagato and your son are in love with each other. In the future, I will be Nagato's wife. Kagutsuchi Sura has offered me her granddaughter. But I don't mind sharing that young man with your son.” Ophys smiled faintly at Shirayuki and Iris.
“Nobody knows the future. I hope Nagato is alive. I myself can't imagine how devastated he would feel if he were still alive.” Shirayuki shed her tears.
“Fuyumi Iris, you heard what I said, didn't you?” Ophys asked Iris who was wiping away her tears.
“I heard. But I don't have any relationship with that young man you're talking about. Even I don't know him at all.” Iris with her puffy face looked at Ophys.
Iris stared at the ring that was coiling on her ring finger. “Entah. I can't remember it. But if not wrong this ring is a gift from Litha.” Iris seemed hesitant when she replied because she could not remember anything.
“Do you mind if one day Nagato will have two companions of his life. Me and you. We'll both go with him..." Ophys actually smiled broadly when he saw Iris' usual reaction.
“I don't mind.” Iris replied with trembling lips. His heart was sliced, but he did not understand the emotion.
“Alright, promise me.” Ophys' little finger was in front of Iris. Then their little fingers fused together before the two said a promise if in the future Iris would not mind if Nagato made Ophys as a companion to life other than Iris.
Shirayuki gasped in shock at the Ophys' words. But he thought Ophys was just joking. Until he does not interrupt.
“Alright, Shirayuki, I go first.” Ophys touched Shirayuki's shoulder and smiled. “You were the eyewitness when your son promised me. There's nothing to be afraid of. I have no evil intentions. May we meet again.”
Ophys then flew using the blue butterfly-shaped aura wings. “Melody! Let's continue our journey!”
Melody smiled faintly. Then he released his body aura and used his strength. His palm formed solid water that stuck to the body of the Flying Whale.
“Are you coming with us?” Melody looked at Masayu who was standing staring at her.
Masayu said goodbye to Namida, Mio, Sachie and the others.
“Mother, I'll go. Maybe we won't see each other for long. But this is my dream.” Masayu hugged Namida's body.
“Bring these Ancient Notes and learn the real Rain Breathing. I'm sure you can learn everything.” Namida still hasn't let go of her embrace. “Don't like to wander because you're always stray. And don't forget to eat nutritious food. I don't want to see you thin from lack of food.”
Masayu blushed his face. “I understand, I understand. I love you, Mom. Then I go first, they're waiting for me.”
Masayu waved his hand at Namida before jumping to hold the other Melody's hand.
“Goodbye all of you!” Melody instantly used her power which made the solid water pull her upwards.
“Be careful!”
All the female warriors on Samui Island waved their hands up. The Flying Whales began to leave Samui Island and the Ezzo Continent.
Promises that have not been kept. The story that stopped. A world where love and tears come. It was from that pain that he tried to stand up. It was from that pain that he tried to understand.
One cannot go to the past and fix his regrets. But he could go into the future to make up for his regrets.
Someone will die when they are completely forgotten. Even after the person most precious to him died, their memories still lingered within his memories. That person will continue to live in his heart.
The figure of a cousin sister who inspired him to pursue the dream they had promised. Separated by oceans and oceans. Though forgetting each other. But the memories in the still-embracing heart will be a guide until one day they meet again and carve a name in the place they dreamed of.
Arc LOVE END.
Nagato, Iris Litha's.
~N.I.L~
Soren, Novelitha, Karen.
~S.N.K~