Nagato Kagutsuchi: The Dawn
Ch. 300 — Crying Slices And Screams Nagato
Several days have passed since the battle that brought the capital of Daifuzen flat. The news of the Kai Empire being under the protection of one of the Five Sovereigns made a great uproar in the Ezzo Continent.
The incident reaped reactions from various parties who were in the dark shadows. Anxiety approached every party who had great ambitions in the Ezzo Continent.
While most of the people living in the Ezzo Continent were worried about the future that would happen in the continent they lived in, they were worried, thousands of people from the Kai Empire are mourning and mourning with the final award to the swordsman who died in the bloody battle of the Capital of Daifuzen.
Sachie who took over the leadership seat temporarily appointed Hawk as the Great Commander of the Kai Empire. Although he managed to find out the truth about the accusations made by Hizen to Pandu. There was no feeling of pleasure in Hawk's heart when he was appointed as the Great Commander of Kai Empire.
Hawk and Matsuri feel empty even though they can know the truth from Hayabusa. They both felt guilty for thinking Hayabusa was a traitor. In the past, Hayabusa would not hesitate to kill anyone who protected Hizen. Even if you have to fight Hawk and Matsuri.
“What will you two do next? Don't dwell too much on the past, from here on the future of the Kai Empire and the Ezzo Continent will be seen. The words of a man named Ophys make me curious about the future. Because his words are very similar to Miss Sarah, wife of Guru Pandu.”
Hayabusa said while looking up at the sky. He is currently with Hawk and Matsuri in Mikawa City, the residence of Our Nobles.
“When I was with my subordinates checking the situation in Helai City. The situation there is very chaotic because many female residents choose to commit suicide. Why did the nobles of the Western Province die so easily in the hands of the enemy, at least let me avenge their outrageous deeds, missed that heinous!” Hawk clenched his hand.
Matsuri himself felt the void at this moment. It was hard for him to be calm after knowing the truth about Hizen, Nagato's identity and the latter was Hanabi's disease.
Matsuri did not want to believe that Hanabi's age would not be able to reach eighteen. As an older brother, of course, he wanted Hanabi to grow up because his first sister idolized him so much and made himself a role model.
“I'll look for Nagato's whereabouts with Kyla and the others. I wouldn't be able to live quietly if I couldn't figure out where Nagato is.” Hanabi stood up and walked into the room that Sachie occupied.
Hawk stared at Matsuri for quite a while before staring at Hayabusa. The two sat down to talk after a long time.
“Hayabusa, if I die, can you comply with my request to marry Matsuri.” Hawk smiled faintly at the look on Hayabusa's face that seemed not too interested in hearing Hawk's words.
“I have sinned. You won't know what it feels like to be sorry until I end up like this.” Hayabusa replied in a slightly disappointed tone.
Formerly when he became a disciple of Pandu. Indeed Hawk and Hayabusa have feelings for Matsuri. But after Matsuri became familiar with Hawk, Hayabusa decided to stay away.
Especially when the news of Pandu who became a traitor and killed his own family. Hayabusa felt a deep depression, until the kind-hearted little Hayabusa was gone and disappeared. Hayabusa turned into a bloodthirsty man. But he wanted to fulfill his teacher's request to protect the Kai Empire, whoever the leader was even the one who had been accusing and plotting his rotten wits for decades.
For Hayabusa herself, Pandu's figure is too good to cause a sad ending for anyone involved with her. Hayabusa herself could tell if Nagato had a different gaze to Pandu. Nagato's past was not as beautiful as one with noble blood.
“You don't follow my path. At that time you managed to get Matsuri's attention. Don't say anything that makes me angry. I just want to find a place that deserves me to die.” Hayabusa left Hawk without any weapons because two of his swords had been broken.
“Where are you going, Hayabusa?” Hawk asked as he stood staring at Hayabusa's back.
“I will wait for seventeen-year-old Kagutsuchi Nagato. At least I want to make sure what Miss Sarah said with my acquaintances in Azbec Kingdom.” Hayabusa raised her right hand and left Mikawa City.
Matsuri had heard Hawk and Hayabusa talk. Both of his hands were folded under his chest. ‘Stupid basis!’
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Snow falls on Samui Island.
Away from Shirayuki's residence on Samui Island are the tombs of Litha and Emi, the two dining side by side. A tombstone that was the meal of Litha had always been where Iris was secluded.
Iris could not remember anything about Nagato. His memories of Nagato were locked tightly together, while the memories of the others he still remembered.
Shirayuki was always watching Iris from a distance. He already knew the reason why Iris could forget Nagato. But Shirayuki did not believe that fate was this cruel. It was not only Hisui, Emi, and Litha who had died, even Yuki had been paralyzed for the rest of his life.
Shirayuki takes care of Yuki as much as possible in her home, where they played together as children. Yuki always muttered Hisui's name, after which she shed tears. Hearing that second by second made Shirayuki's entire chest feel claustrophobic.
Shirayuki felt pain at the bottom of her heart. His chest felt so claustrophobic with this heartbreaking life. He leaves the burial place on Samui Island when he sees Hika and Tika approaching Iris.
Ichiba, Hika and Tika have declared Takatsugu's departure even though Hika and Tika are still in mourning. Now Ichiba spends time helping with the activities of the pregnant Oichi.
While Hika and Tika were standing next to Iris. Iris looks so desperate because she has left Hisui and Litha.
“Tika's... Clem... Does Iris really not know Nagato? How could he lose his memory?” Hika whispered in Tika's ear slowly.
“I heard like that. Iris remembers everyone except Nagato. Only Nagato did not remember. We as his little friends should always be by his side, Hika.” Tika answered half a whisper.
“Litha... I caused your death... L'm... Me...” Iris did not believe in Litha's death. After seeing how Hisui died, Iris was still traumatized from losing someone precious in her life. Litha's death really made Iris shocked, even she also felt disbelief with Emi's death.
His sadness and instincts continued to rebel until he was struck mentally. Iris is hard to accept the reality that is happening. The beautiful girl took turns visiting Emi and Litha. In fact, Iris often intends to go to the Capital of Daifuzen, especially Tebing Shi in memory of Hisui, he said, but Shirayuki forbade it because for a while the Capital of Daifuzen was being taken care of by the Akaramizarawa Family under the leadership of Sachie to move the capital as soon as possible.
“Litha, I promise to fulfill the promise of the three of us. And I will fulfill the promise you made to me about that young man.” Iris bit her lower lip, she shed tears and held onto her chest from feeling the immeasurable tightness and heartbreaking pain, “You are the foster sister I have considered to be my own sister. I always thought the three of us, me, you and Hisui would accompany.”.
Iris did not continue her words, her chest getting claustrophobic as she forgot something precious. Her tears kept dripping because she couldn't remember them.
“Iris, please take care of Nagato. He's a careless man. At least I want to see you two get married when you grow up..”.
“Litha, I don't understand why you wanted me to marry that young man. I had thought hard to remember the young man that night, but I didn't know him at all. I will fulfill your request, and I will fulfill the promise of the three of us..”.
Iris cried as she pleased and tried not to cry again, but her sadness sprang up one after another, crawling all over her body to make her feel deep sadness.
“Litha, the white cloth that binds our kimono, when you become part of the Fuyumi Clan has its own meaning.” Iris holding a white cloth that ties her left waist, “This white cloth will be a reminder. We always remember death. Because all living things will surely die in the end.”
Iris wiped her tears, “Litha, Hisui, I hope you two can rest in peace. I will avenge you, you two are my good friends. So let me bear this grudge.”.
Iris cried for a long time before falling asleep. Then Hika and Tika bring Iris back to her house.
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In a forest in the Kingdom of Ellesmere. The young man with the body wrapped in bandages had yet to awaken from his long slumber. His mentality was completely destroyed, he was in shock until the entire cell in his body rebelled.
The young man who was none other than Nagato was subjected to heavy despression from being unable to save Litha.
Nagato sleeps on a square-shaped white stone. Hound was going to town looking for food and medicine.
Nagato's consciousness was still far away in his subconscious. His breathing was blowing slowly, even his heartbeat was also beating weakly.
“Kakak Soren... Your illness will be cured. You have Iris who loves you.”.
Nagato moved his body when he felt himself in a long nightmare. Nagato felt that the cause of Litha's death was due to her being consumed by emotions. Nagato's eyes opened completely and thrashed.
“I can finally calm you down. Brother Soren, from now on I want to call you Brother Soren.
Nagato shouted hysterically holding his head when recalling Litha. His eyes are looking for something, whatever it is. When he saw the small knife, he immediately grabbed it and stabbed his left arm.
“Argh!” Nagato shouted and tried to destroy everything around him until his body was covered with blood.
*I'm sorry, Brother Soren... I can't keep the promise we made...
If we were in the next life, we would have no blood relation. I want to be your lover... Brother Soren, I love you*...
“Litha..” His breathing gasps, his eyes staring around him, “Litha, where are you? Don't hide! Please show yourself!”
Nagato shouted as loudly as possible hoping that Litha would reveal her form before him. But there was no one on his side.
As the wind blew around him, Nagato again screamed hysterically and stabbed the small knife into his stomach and chest. Although not deep, Nagato only hopes that everything that happens is just a dream.
All over his front body drenched in blood, Nagato stuck a small knife he held onto his left arm. The blade pierced through his skin even touching his bones, Nagato hoped that with this pain he would wake up
“Kakek Hyo, Litha..” Nagato walked without direction because he thought the forest he was walking in was the Cakrawyuha Forest.
“I know you guys must be waiting for me. I'm sorry.”
He had woken up, but a bitter reality was approaching him. He just lost the most important thing in his life. His rebellious instincts did not accept reality, many times he injured his own body in order to wake up from his long dream but the sky and the surrounding nature were the same. All this was not a dream, he had just lost the most precious people in his life.
Although he survived, his life will was very small. He had just lost his first friend and his cousin's sister. Hopefully he expects everything to be a dream.
The small knife that was impaled on his left arm, he pulled out and aimed with all his might through his left palm. Fresh blood and bandage back to bleed. The pain spread quickly, but the world he was looking at was still the same. The world to him is hell.