THE COLD DAD
SECRET DUKE!!

At the border of ADOLLAS, the Northern Continent. The border with the State of BORAMA, commonly called the Southern Continent.

The Duke who got a secret mission from the Emperor.. Forced to go alone without being accompanied by his two Spirits or his best soldiers. Especially after his two Spirits were assigned to escort his favorite Princess.

The secret mission that was in (Rank - SSS.) and the mission this time was a bit different from the previous missions. Here the Duke is completely tested, he must uncover the mystery of the disappearance of the Barracks and the entire army assigned to guard the border.

Where there is a battalion of troops just disappeared without a trace.. And their whereabouts are unknown, still unknown. Actually, before Duke.. The Emperor has sent some of his shadow troops to investigate the case!

But everything came back empty-handed, they did not find any results. Because the Emperor was desperate about it.. And he did not want this problem until it was heard to the neighboring country.

He was forced to send the Duke, but the mission this time, must be done secretly. He was not allowed to bring his army. Because they are worried that this problem will attract a lot of attention and it is certain that the problem will make them suspicious.

Barracks and all the Soldiers on duty guarding the border, Raib just like that.. It was as if the place had never existed in the first place.

Some people on the border have fled their homes and fled to the next village. The Duke walked through the area on the border, which now looked foggy, empty and very wide.

'Oh, this is really weird! How can everything disappear in just one day..? According to a report from one of the sources.. When he was walking he wanted to go home at night! he was suddenly shocked by the terrifying sight.

The barracks and all the soldiers on the border.. Suddenly just disappeared. And only a thick fog filled the whole area. Hem.. Luckily after witnessing the incident, he quickly ran to save himself and reported the matter to the authorities in the village next door.

If only no witnesses had seen this.. This matter will definitely disappear buried just like that. And the border can be entered freely by neighboring countries. And they will acquire this area as their place.

Thanks to the fog. This matter will definitely not be suspected. They must be thinking because of the cold air or something. And before they realize this.. I need to act fast.

This must not be allowed, For now I must immediately create illusion magic, then after making a magic shield, so that this place cannot be entered by anyone. Even if it is a monster. Hem.. Luckily I was taught by Old Man Rabarus how to use the strongest barrier.

I haven't tried it since practice back then..! Hope it works. But before that..' Lannox turned to Icarus, after pondering and weighing what had happened.. Finally Lannox who had been silent since then, now muttered to Icarus.

"Icarus.. Lend me your strength!" abugn.

Icarus looked at his master.. Then mutter back."Heh.. Sure oes. Then point your palm at my forehead." he said, closing his eyes.

Hearing Icarus' words, Lannox placed his palm on Icarus's forehead, and closed his eyes. White light soon appeared, but the light only lasted for a moment.

After a while, Icarus opened his eyes again.

"Now open your eyes." he said looking at Lannox.

Lannox opened her eyes slowly, and she looked at her hand as she clenched her head and opened her fist.

"Hem.. Nothing happened...!" when he saw both his hands.

"Currently, if not used, how can a fool come out!" chirps Icarus shook the innocence of his Master.

Looking at Icarus' expression, Lannox was a little annoyed at being said to be stupid with his own Spirit. "Heah.. If you know how, why don't you show me. It's not just laughing at me fucking." Lannox said annoyedly.

"I thought you could use magic, so I didn't tell you!" Icarus.

"Yes, I can. But I don't know how to fly into the air..!!" obviously Lannox is honest.

After hearing his Master's words, the atmosphere around became silent for a moment. And not for long.. The sound of Icarus' laughter breaking out drove the silence in that place.

"Haha.. It can use magic, but it can't use it to fly. Haha.. You're really funny, Master. I've only seen you for the first time." - Icarus, wiping his tears.

"Currently, if you don't want to teach it, then I'll find another way" he said.. Leaving Icarus still amused himself.

"Heah.. He's easily offended. All right, I'll teach you how to fly by magic." said Icarus, after he stopped laughing.

Lannox, who was walking, immediately stopped his steps as he heard Icarus' words. Icarus walked closer to him.. And murmuring. "Look at me, you can just make a magic circle under your feet.

And with that magic-circle, you can fly wherever you want. You just need to condense it into a foothold." explained Icarus, then practice it on the Master.

"Human.. Magic is very easy to use, as long as you are good at using it. But this is a bit strange! Why can't you use magic this easily..!" said wonder.

"Ehem.. Honestly, there is one secret why I can't use magic completely" he said in a disappointed tone.

"Eum.. Whatchu mean?" ask Icarus wonder.

"I've never told anyone this matter before, including my own Spirit." he immediately plopped down and sat cross-legged by crossing his hands, Lannox looked at the green grass meaningfully.

It was as if his mind had now been far away, whereas Icarus was silent in listening without asking for the cause!

***

The Mana Zone.. Spirits are fighting fiercely. Jura and Saga who have finished training first. Sitting observing their four friends who were currently fighting.

In between the relaxing time of the two of them.. Rabarus who kept his eye on the six, then came closer to the two Dragons, who were talking while observing their friend's fight. In between the two talks.. Rabarus came to ask a question.

"What have you gained, during the last three years of this exercise?" tanyanya who stood between the two great Dragons. Rabarus is still in his human form.

"Hem.. To be honest, even though we fight every day and have evolved.. I don't know why I still doubt our own abilities..! even though we are six, we are not necessarily able to match the power of the Gods you have faced before." said Saga honestly, a sense of worry lay on the surface of the green Dragon's face.

"I'm sorry, after hearing it from Gira. If you're with Zion, you're dying. I'm sorry I finished evolving too late. If only that time was a.." Saga's words in Rabarus' cut.

While Jura was silent, his mind was like he was somewhere else. The Fire Fox who heard Saga's reply, smiled then muttered back.

"It's true what you said, but at least your development is much better than it was three years ago" the two great Dragons stared at Rabarus not understanding. "Just calm.. You don't need to know now." she said ambiguously, then passed away leaving the two in confusion.

"What does the Old Man mean?" ask Saga, who still does not understand the meaning of Rabarus.

"Okay, I don't understand that Old Man either..! I am thankful that he was there at the time. Because if only the two of us were against the gods.. I don't know what's gonna happen to us now.

Especially at that time! His Majesty has warned us that during the three spring he will not interfere with what is happening. Had I been stronger, I definitely would not have failed the test." Jura explained disappointed.

"Yes, it could be.. There must be a reason, why until he sent Old Man Rabarus, to protect the Goddess. Maybe he deliberately entrusted it to him, as well as to test his loyalty.. Do you remember when the Old Man begged His Majesty, to admit..!" continue Saga again.

Heard his brother's mindset.. Jura let out a thin grin without Saga noticing. 'Hm.. He was right, even though I didn't tell him the truth.. But it seems like he can already guess what happened.' he thought. "Hm.. Maybe you have a point too." continued Jura again.

While on the other side.. Rabarus who was watching the four Spirits, smiled at the talk of the two Dragons. He suddenly recalled the events, after finishing the fight against the Gods.

(Flashback)

'Hem.. You don't have to think about Who and Why?? Your only duty is to protect my Empress, and everything she cares about.

And this is also the first test for you, from me! If you want me to admit, then show me your sincerity, boy.

But...., if you fail to protect my Empress, and everything she cares about...! Then get ready, I'll give you back to how you were. And I will take away your privilege.

Ah, another one. It's time for you to start seriously facing your opponent. And if you manage to clear the exam this time..! Hem.. Hem.. Prepare to receive my gift.' Obviously the God Zando is ambiguous.

(Flashback Done)

After the fight, the Lord God, still has not met him until now. This became a question mark for Rabarus.. He became agitated and very afraid of his own thoughts.

'What possible.. I have failed? That's why you didn't meet me, or call me!' thought worried.

But to expel the Concern, Rabarus again focused on watching the Fourth Spirit, who was now fighting fiercely.

'Three seasons have passed, as Jura said. If he would come to see them, after three spring days. And now in the world of Man, it has entered the summer.

I really can't wait to meet your Majesty.. For that I continued to improve their battle patterns and change their way of fighting. I have to show him my best.. If these kids have changed a lot since then, he thought he was getting excited again.