THE COLD DAD
THE SECRET BEHIND THE CURSE
The border.. "Hem.. I remember that superstition story! After hearing this child's story, I thought back to it. Is it possible that the story has something to do with this child's story?' he said inwardly, Icarus was immersed in his own thoughts. So that he is not aware, if at this time.. The Master was staring meaningfully at his expression.
A minute later, after sinking deeply into the silence, Icarus muttered again. "Actually.., this is just a hereditary story, which has been passed down from our forefathers! Which I think is just a superstition story. I'm also not sure if this story has anything to do with you, or not!" he still doubts.
"A long time ago... There's a special bloody Phanter. He has a great power in him! and it has the sign of five natural elements, star-shaped on its forehead. Long story short, he was very strong and invincible. And he drove out all the enemies only alone, without any help from anyone.
Until one day.. He was raised to be the strongest King ever, and married a female Phanter. The daughter of one of the Elders, and she could also see the future. As she gives birth to her first child, the Queen suddenly gets a sign! Until the Elders are called to a sudden meeting. Which prophecy reads..
"[The Queen said she had seen a Crow swallowing almost the entire Moon with her.. And in order to free the curse, the possessor of the power must feel twice the loss first, before he passes through the real resurrection.]
That's the hereditary story of our ancestors, and strangely enough, we accidentally met and entered into a contract.and even more surprising.It just so happens that your story, related to the prophecy." he said with a complicated expression on his face.
Lannox who heard Icarus' words, seemed to flinch, and immediately rained down on the question on his Spirit. "What do you mean to lose twice?" his question did not understand, but the worry in his gaze was clearly visible.
Icarus, pause for a moment. And after thinking of the right answer. He again gave an answer that surprised Duke, and tried to suppress his emotions.
"Heah.. This may sound a bit awful! However, the condition to undo the seal of the curse, is to lose the person you love the most. Hid.. But this is just a superstition that just happens to be similar. So I hope you don't swallow it whole. Don't think too much about the story, haaah." he said while breathing deeply.
Hearing his Spirit's reply, Duke's feelings seemed to become unsettled, a sense of worry dominating his mind. Various things that he feared the most, now began to be clearly drawn in his mind.
'The person I love the most, the curse..!? No-No, there is no way my wife's death has anything to do with this matter..! yes, that would definitely be impossible...!!' he thought, but deep down in his little heart, he suddenly became very riled up and at the same time afraid of his own thoughts.
'If what Icarus said is true, it means that from the beginning, this was not just a seal, but also a curse that was not clearly mentioned by my Grandfather. And to release the curse seal, is to sacrifice the person I love the most..!!?
In that case, is it possible that he is also aiming...! Wait, Don't-don't shut up Grandpa that time, could it be for this reason..? Not wanting to worry me, he kept quiet. And carry the secret to the grave.
No. gabe... If what I think is true, I would rather that power be buried forever, than lose the person I love the most a second time. I don't want to lose anymore.. Enough I lost my wife, and there won't be a second time.' he thought reassuringly.
'And also, there may be a reason why we were both met by fate. And that also suddenly made me feel confident to tell her, a problem that I had never told anyone, including Zion.
"That's.. The boy.. The boy.. Are you listening to me?" icarus's voice broke Lannox's daydream, for he saw the Master now dissolving in his own mind, so he was unaware that his Spirit had called him repeatedly.
"W-yeah, I-you take it easy, because I'm listening to you. It's just, let's forget about this matter first. If what your ancestors told you is the truth! I don't give a shit. I'd better live and endure this curse forever,
Instead of losing the person I love the most..! I don't want to lose anymore.. So, let's forget about this matter.and continue making Illusion and Shield magic, as a fortress to protect the border from the enemy. Because we never know what will happen, if the enemy knows this." he immediately rose from his worries, and immediately rushed to make a shield.
"Alright, I understand." he replied obediently.
The duke, now refocused on his original goal, then floated freely in the air. Using the way Icarus taught. He also immediately made a magic call, as Rabarus had done when in the Dukedom first.
"[ZAHAKUS RAMARA ZAMIUSSA ARHK, O YOU GUARDIAN WHO DWELLS IN THIS LAND.. I CALL YOU, WAKE UP, FOLLOW MY COMMAND.] "he called for the guard of the land, from the border.
'Well, what will happen, will happen. Even though you have tried to avoid it, the fate that has been set for him will continue. And..., I also did not tell you all of the contents of the entire prophecy!' thought Icarus, who was watching his Master's back from afar, who was now in the air.
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After the two finished making the Shield, and the illusion magic.Now the border has returned to normal! The guard post now looks more real. After it is finished, the two continue their investigation to find the Soldiers who have disappeared with the barracks.
On the way the two fell silent, and drifted into each other's minds. Long silent in silence, before long the Duke finally opened his voice breaking the silence, and began to open the conversation first. Icarus was surprised by the question he had just asked, for himself.
"Italy...!"
"Hem.." he replied as he walked leisurely, with the figure of the Duke, who was now walking beside him.
"If I may know, why are you traveling alone, without being with your flock?" he said spontaneously, while paying attention to the surrounding environment.
Icarus gasped in surprise, he did not expect. If the question he wanted to avoid the most, it finally came out of his own Master's mouth as well. The expression of Icarus who had seemed relaxed and calm, now turned gloomy, He frowned. There seemed to be a look of doubt on his face.
Duke who could feel what his Spirit felt.. Back mumbling. "If you don't want to say it, you don't have to tell me, I won't force you. I asked just to be curious about you, because you are my Spirit now." said the Duke, smiling faintly.
However, the opposite happened. Icarus let out a long sigh, and began to tell his story.
"Actually.. I have been expelled and exiled by my own people!" she said with a complicated expression, clearly drawn on her face.
"What happened, to get you expelled and alienated??" ask Lannox curiously.
"I am a successor born with failure.. I also do not have the extraordinary strength of my previous ancestors. And I have always been a burden to the Flocks.. Because among Phanters of my age, I'm the only one who hasn't gone through the process of awakening aka evolution" he smiled bitterly.
"And again.. Because of the pressure from the Elders! My father had to follow their wishes. Because they feel my presence will only be a disgrace to my own people." he added.
"Heah.. But according to my experience who has fought directly with you! To be honest you are very strong, almost matching my other Spirits. It's just, you're less wary of your surroundings. And just focus on the enemy that's in front of you." Duke explained.
"Hem.. Yeah, you're right. Maybe because of that, I still haven't developed until now. But still, it shouldn't be an excuse just to kick me out." he swallowed bitterly his words.
"If you don't have to be disappointed, let's show them how strong you are, to make them all regret later, for having kicked you out. I have a person I know very well, who has also taught me how to make the strongest Shield. He can teach you. I think he must know your weakness. And maybe he can figure out the reason why up until now you still haven't been able to evolve" she calmed her Spirit's worries.
"Heah.. If what you say is true! All right, I'll agree to your suggestion." he was intrigued, with the Master's advice.