The Cursed Bloodline
Zen Decisions

Flash Back: Shortly before Yora and Aora infiltrate the Red Cloud Cops headquarters.

Aora was already wearing her defensive clothes, just like Itasuke had said. He, Yora and Yuri were already preparing to leave for the Red Cops headquarters in the Hell Desert. But before leaving, Aora handed over her military badge to Itasuke

"What'sthis? Why did the captain give me this badge? "

" I can't trust you yet. But I have no other choice. Even though you're from the Red Cloud Cops. You're still part of Sora's military. For that, I want to send you my message! "

" A message? " doubtfully, Itasuke took Aora's military badge. His eyebrows are still wrinkling - aheran. What is the message Aora wants to send? And for whom?

As if answering what Itasuke had in mind, Aora began to explain who the message was for.

" You must know the most chatty old man in Sora, don't you? Chairman Zen, he is the teacher I respect the most. I want you to convey my message to her " said Aora with a smile from behind her mask.

Aora's smile slowly disappeared. Along with the serious glare of eyes that adorned his face.

" Tell him. This mess will probably not be happy just by knowing the secrets of the Red Cloud Cops or Tanuki. I sensed something stronger was involved in the back of all this.

Legend about Nue and a figure named Kurasu. Likewise with a magic-powered stone emoat nicknamed emoat stone pillar guard lagit. I'm sure all of this has a connection. And Sora could be in a dangerous situation.

For that, I want you to tell my teacher to protect Sora, even in the worst of circumstances! "

Aora began to stretch out her wrist. Meant to ask for other help from Itasuke.

" Itasuke, can you implant your spy magic technique into my body? That way, you will have a clear reason and Sora's side will trust all your words!

With the help of your magic, you will be able to see whatever happens to me during this infiltration. Whatever you know, pass all that important information on to the Zen Master in Sora. I beg of you! "

Hearing Aora's request, Itasuke was silent for a moment. He clenched his hand tightly. A circular symbol was clearly visible on his finger. It was Tanuki's curse contract symbol.

" Why should I do what you say?! I helped you guys so far just to launch my revenge on Tanuki. I think that by helping you uncover his rotten secrets, that cunning man could be brought to justice.

But I have no intention of giving up my life completely! " itasuke said while throwing away the face.

" I may have committed a betrayal of my organization. But if I use my special magic without the command of the Red Cloud Cops, Mr.Tanuki will quickly find out my defection. As you can see, I'm still under her curse contract. If that happens, it's your life that's the bet! "

" Itasuke, you- "

Aora had no choice. He can't force Itasuke into his dangerous plans.

" You're right! You once said that you hated the sitem Sora country. We won't force you to help us again, Itasuke. You've helped us enough so far" Yuri said.

" Aora! Yorah! Come on, we have to hurry up! "

Although with a slightly disappointed face, Yuri also invited Yora and Aora to hurry up.

Yuri's disappointed rampage made Itasuke slightly wavering. For the first time, Itasuke will probably ignore the principle of his life that he has been living. Clenching his hands, Itasuke began to muster his courage

" Wait! " itasuke's words brought Yuri's steps to a standstill.

"All right! I'll try it! Captain Aora, quickly give me your hand! " Aora was glued for a moment. He wondered why Itasuke changed his mind so quickly?

"Wait for what else? Give me your hand before I change my mind!"

Itasuke finally changed his mind. He glanced back at Yuri, in contrast to before, a hopeful smile filled the red-haired girl's face.

"Thank You Itasuke! You are my best friend! " said Yuri Enthusiastic.

" Therefore, you should treat me better, Yuri! "

Itasuke starts activating his Gyokunya. Simultaneously, the seal on his finger gave off a pitch-red glow. The light indicates that all information regarding the magic issued by Itasuke will be sent directly to the supervisor of the Contract - Tanuki.

" But are you sure you'll be okay? " murm Yuri muttered with a worried tone

" I did all this, just because of you, Yuri! "

The deg!

Those words succeeded in making Yora grieve. While Aora, could only shake her head. Even in this crucial moment, he still had time to see the drama of Itasuke's life.

" I'll get started! "

A spider symbol is created in both lenfan. Aora with a small symbol, while in Itasuke's hand a large spider symbol.

"The way my spy magic works is simple. Just like a parent spider (a spider has many eyes) that makes a large web to monitor its young. Someone I planted magic will never escape the reach of my 'net. Even if you die!

From now on, what happened to you, I can see everything Captain Aora! "

" What is this? Why did he change his mind so quickly? "

I promised to protect 'her'. That's why I changed my mind " muttered Itasuke

" Although with your life as a bet? Wuah, Itasuke you're really a man of principle! " praise Aora.

But Aora's gaze was not separated from Yora. He knows, since the arrival of Itasuke, Yora's face looks like it's trapped in another world.

" Simple! My brother is stupid! "

The Flash Back Off

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In a stuffy room with a makeshift light. Itasuke, with his hands tied, was introverted by the Intel and Sensor division under the command of Rou's men. Meanwhile, in the other room Zen and Rou seemed to notice the path of the introgradation of the one-way glass of the room.

After recounting what happened, Itasuke was immediately taken to the censorship devision for further introgration.

"Can we trust that guy? What does he say about war, can we believe him? "

Rou as the captain of the censorship division couldn't believe Itasuke's words. In addition to being immune to thought-introgration - as most of Tanuki's men do not have human-like emotions - in fact the people wearing Red Cloud Cops uniforms are pallig warriors loyal to their masters.

"Tatto spider in his hand, showed Itasuke's earnestness. His gaze was never separated from the pale yellow-haired man in front of him

" What do you mean, Chief? "

" Rou, you must have heard of the curse contract that was established between Tanuki and some of his chosen men, right? "

Rou just nodded slowly. Anyone ever heard, how terrible Tanuki's curse contract. Those who make a promise of loyalty, will give up their whole life, their happiness and self-sacrifice to Tanuki. Their entire lives will be restrained and come under Tanuki's strict supervision. No one knows what punishment would be like if someone broke the promise of magic. But to be sure, they could not live or live a quiet death if they dared to betray Tanuki.

"He has that contract. I know Itasuke, from an orphanage just like you. Different from you who met me. That poor boy just met my best friend, Tanuki.

I met him once when I was a kid. He's a quiet kid, but from the look in his eyes I know he's a good kid. Highlight those sorrowful eyes, until now I couldn't forget them

The ability to hide emotions as well as being skilled at spying on enemies makes Tanuki a target. I didn't expect, Itasuke was alive all along. Supposedly when I met her for the first time, I took care of her and brought her under my care. "

Rou simply stared at Zen in silence. Not just himself, hundreds of children without parents Zen had saved. At least they were lucky to meet Zen. With a helping hand, children like Rou can get an academy education and become 'someone' in the future. Apparently, the reverse fate passed by the children under the care of Tanuki.

" The tattoo on his hand shows the use of magic without the permission of the Red Cloud Cops. Itasuke makes a difficult decision by breaking a deal with Tanuki.

It could have been, he lost his life when Tanuki realized his betrayal through a seal coiled around his finger. For that, I will believe it this time.

Regarding the existence of one of the pillar stones. As far as the information I have gathered so far, it seems like one of them (pillar stones) is stored near the village of Sora! "

......................

The night is getting late. In the village office of Sora, Zen seems to be writing something.

The look of his face looked serious, occasionally in the midst of his busy life writing, Zen seemed to pause and throw his gaze towards the window that showed the night view of Sora Village.

The time is 03:00 in the morning. Occasionally taking a heavy breath, the hand that began to snail was so shrewd as to put a black inked brush on the paper. After spending a considerable amount of time, Zen finally finished his writing.

On his desk were two different letters. In addition to those two letters, Zen also wrote something onto a long paper.

There's a lot of gusts on that paper. After enough, Zen then put the official seal of Sora into his last writing and put it into an envelope with a cloud cover (Sora) .

Anyone, can guess that the last letter Zen wrote was an announcement that was shown specifically for the people of Sora Country. Three different letters are now neatly arranged on the table.

Zen started to go to the exit. Before actually touching the doorknob, Zen again stopped his steps.

Zen glanced at the majestic table behind him. The table that became the symbol of a top notch in the State of Sora.

"Anybody can never guess the fate of a person. How a wasted child can lead a powerful country like Sora.

Hmh! I think I've lived too long. Isn't that right, Aoryu? " zen murmured while staring at the table that actually belongs to his best friend.

Leading a great country like Sora. A position that he had never even dreamed of, was now his responsibility. A tithe from his comrades-in-arms, and of course Zen must take care of him even with the cost of his life.

"Well! Such a bright night. I had guessed, the bad feeling I had felt had a reason! Whatever it is, I will face it.

Because this is my responsibility, " Zen said as it began to pass.

Right in front of his office door, 4 people in White Cloud Cops uniforms were waiting for him.

" Chief! Everything is ready! "

" good! Make sure you keep my departure a secret! Tonight, we will move towards the Snow temple in the valley of life! Someone, you gkin's waiting for me there! "

" Sure! The chairman! "