The Cursed Bloodline
Three-Second Arc: Ambition and Sacrifice

...~Still Flash Back yes~...

Years are fast changing in the Land of Sora. Three friends without parents and without a home, now transformed into three handsome young men who dashing. Growing up to be Captain of the elite military warriors of Sora, making the names Tanuki, Kizuna and Zen very calculated, even to their neighbors, Hoshi and Tsuki.

Sora turned into a powerful military state, almost impossible to penetrate the defense of the country with the cloud emblem. However, the higher the tree, the more violent the wind shook. Sora's military power is now tested by the arrival of Hoshi's military to the border of the Country, the history of hostility between the two countries is almost impossible to bring a peace deal.

Defeat and the suffering of war are always in the neighboring countries. The ceasefire has always been the end of the war story throughout the dark history of the two countries. However, like mushrooms in the rainy season, the fires of conflict reappear on the sidelines of the cold and end up waging a new war.

Rain and lightning hit the land of Sora at that time. In the middle of the dark night, the figure of the young man in the armor was complete with a cloud emblem on his chest. Kizuna was seen looking away from the top of the observation post, a faint flash of fire was visible. Armed only with binoculars, it was not difficult for him to see the smoldering land at the end there.

The thick plume of smoke was not a forest fire, but a battle point where Sora's forces fought against Hoshi's forces on the front lines.

"What is the situation in sector two? " Kizuna lowered her binoculars, the heavy rain made her whole body drenched. He glanced at the men who were still kneeling respectfully behind him.

" Red Cops Captain Tanuki's army managed to repel Hoshi's soldiers. But, it probably won't last long. Hoshi's warrior power cannot be underestimated, Captain! "

Hearing the news, Kizuna looked silent for a moment. His hands clenched tightly. On Kizuna's arm was a scarf with a black cloud. The Black Cloud was the emblem for the leader of the two Elite Cops Sora. The White Cloud Cops led by Zen and also the Red Cloud Cops led by Tanuki.

" Then, how was the condition of the white Cloud Cops under Zen's command? "

" Same things happen in sector one. Our army, can't even last much longer.

The relief team awaits Captain Kizuna's decision, which Cops should we save first? "

In that situation, Kizuna is required to choose to save one of the troops led by his best friend. Kizuna is the second supreme leader of the Sora Cloud Cops, although the lives of her two best friends must be at stake on the front line, Kizuna is required to solve the problem with a cold head. Without having to be provoked by personal emotions.

"Captain Kizuna! " one of the masked soldiers of the god of death approached Kizuna. From his messy appearance, he seemed to be the messenger Tanuki had sent to deliver a message. The man immediately gave Kizuna a letter.

" This is a letter from Captain Tanuki who leads the First Command sector unit, Captain!"

Kizuna hurriedly opened Tanuki's letter. His eyes were perfectly rounded, when reading the contents of the letter sent by his best friend.

"I-this? "

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

Boom up!

Booooms!

Dozens of magic bombs hit Sora's fortress in sector one. Hundreds of soldiers led by Tanuki seemed to survive as much as they could. Although Hoshi's side could not cross the border, the enemy could still launch a magic bomb from a distance. Some of the earth element magic users on Sora's side are trying to create a blockade to stem the enemy's launched magic bombs.

Tanuki took refuge in the sidelines of the trench of his men's breeding ground, while continuing to monitor the situation in front of him. He glanced at the number of his men that could be counted on the fingers, in such a cornered state, it was almost impossible for Tanuki to attack Hoshi's defense using the rest of the surviving soldiers.

"Captain, Hoshi is pressing us even more! Should we send a letter to headquarters? Captain Kizuna and the relief unit can help us to repulse Hoshi's side! " one of Tanuki's subordinates began to voice his opinion.

" I've already sent my message to Kizuna. "tanuki said flatly, she also started to activate the magic gyoku in her palm

The look on the soldier's face in front of Tanuki changed, a look of a hopeful smile etched onto his tired face

" That means the relief command unit is coming soon? Isn't that right, Captain? " said the soldier expectantly. Tanuki paused for a moment, creating a small fireball in his hand.

" no. I told Kizuna to help sector two where Zen is located. Compared to us, Zen's coward sector needs more help. "

" A-what does the captain mean? If the relief Command unit goes to sector two. Then what's our fate, Captain? Our condition is also in a completely cornered situation! " says Tanuki's men. His body started to shake violently.

" Stop complaining, or I'll kill you! I don't need a coward like you. We will soon turn things around! We'll prove to Hoshi, Sora's not that weak! " annuki.

Tanuki again glanced at the men behind him, almost a part of them had suffered severe injuries due to the war. Tanuki started to get up on his feet, with a loud voice, he started to give encouragement to his men

" Hear everyone!

We'll hold on as we can. Keep it in your mind. Sora is not a weak country, which will simply surrender just because Hoshi is surrounding us.

I'll make sure to bring the victory with you all back Sora. As a great soldier! We're gonna beat Hoshi's side back! " tanuki's eyes glittered sharply. Along with the cheers of the soldier who began to rise his fighting spirit.

Tanuki then wears the mask of the god of death, half the face wrapped around the bandage is now perfectly covered. He began to create more and more magical fireballs in his hands. The dozens of fireballs in his palm began to enlarge, continuously solidifying and becoming clumps of energy ready to sweep through Hoshi's defenses.

" We're gonna start our counterattack! Get ready! Whatever happens, Sora must win! " said Tanuki steady.

" well! The captain! "

Tanuki placed his ambition above Sora Country. He was determined to be strong from the strongest, and brought the Sora State which had been overshadowed by him to be the most dominant among the other Great Countries.

For 10 years, he lived and became a part of Sora. He learned many things, and became strong. For that, his ambition that originally wanted to become the strongest magic user gradually changed.

Sora has become Tanuki's new obsession. He wants to be recognized and respected as the supreme leader of Sora. Not only that, in order to perfect his dream, Tanuki was also determined to merge the other two great States under the Sora Leg.

"I won't die until my dream is fulfilled. Sora should be the strongest. And I, must grasp Sora into my power! " murm Tanuki slowly.

He certainly will not give up so easily, his pride and ambition as part of the Sora warriors are now at stake. With all his strength, Tanuki began to attack Hoshi.

" Attack!!!! "

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

The growing war crisis made the Sora leaders agree to a negotiation. In the Main seat, Aoryu, Yukio and Yoshiro sat side by side as the leaders of their Clan.

"In the situation of the war between Sora and Hoshi, I want to deliver good news and bad news. " Aoryu looked around sharply. With a long sigh, he began to convey good news to his subordinates.

" The good news is, I have received a message from two sectors of our battlefield, that on Sora's side can almost surpass Hoshi and suppress the retreat of enemy soldiers trying to cross the border. " Everyone in the room looked boisterous, some Clan elders smiled proudly at the younger generation of Sora who had managed to defend the sovereignty of his Country.

" We also have bad news. The protracted war has already devoured nearly half of our military forces. Even if we survive, we cannot continue this war.

Not only that, but our country is also experiencing crisis and hunger everywhere. " Strictly Aoryu, now the white-haired man glanced towards the leader of the Snow Clan.

" Hoshi's side suggested a ceasefire. They'll cut off troops from our territory, provided we don't seek redress for their country. They want no one to win this war.

Sora has two options, accept Sora's offer or refocus our power and attack Hoshi's land with full force. What better do we have to do? "

The room was boisterous again, half the participants advocated to attack Hoshi's defense. However, in the current situation, Hoshi State was hit by a crisis due to the loss of a considerable number of military personnel. The island nation certainly could not accept Sora's attack in this situation, it might be an opportunity for Sora to invade Hoshi.

However, the situation that supports it can actually backfire on Sora's side. If they attacked Hoshi in full, more people could be sacrificed.

"Warfare. Hmh! What do we get out of this battle? Lose to ashes, and win to charcoal. In the end, both sides would be hurt as well! " murmily Yoshiro was upset.

" What do you think, Yukio? As the leader of the Snow Clan, you must give us a wise decision. "

The blonde-haired girl, with eyes as beautiful as lavender flowers was silent for a moment, she seemed to be tapping quietly on the table in front of her. Yukio seemed to weigh up what decision was right to get out of the current problem. There are two options: stop the war or continue the war.

"Come, let's end this war" said Yukio slowly.

The decision of the leader of the Snow Clan was the final decision. As the advisor of the Main Clan, the Snow Clan had a special portion in making an important decision. Everyone was boisterous again, some seemed to approve of Yukio's decision, some seemed dubious.

"We'll accept Hoshi's offer! We will accept Hoshi's terms to immediately stop this endless war! "

" But princess, Hoshi could have betrayed us. They will rebuild their strength and counterattack us! " said one of the soldiers who opposed Yukio's decision

" If the war continues, our people will be the victims. Hungry everywhere, the homes of the civilians were destroyed beyond measure and turned into a terrible hell of war.

Girls and women are victims too! " while others, argue in favor of the ceasefire decision.

Kizuna who saw the commotion could only look at Yukio pity, she realized the girl's decision would not always be accepted. The heavy burden of what he bears, of course, makes Yukio in a state of confusion. The choice of saving the honor of the State or the safety of the people.

In the midst of the noise, the sound of door slamming made the entire room silent for a moment.

Brak!

"You told Sora to give up just like that, when victory is in front of our eyes!

Sora has a chance to attack the weak Hoshi. And now is the time! "

Tanuki's heavy voice interrupted the meeting, with the firm steps of the man who was almost all over his body filled with wounds walking into the middle of the meeting. Tanuki just got back from the battlefield. His wounds and uniform that were filled with the blood of the opponent had not even been cleaned.

With a sharp look, Tanuki stared at the line of young leader Sora in front of him who was none other than his friends.

" Thankfully, Tanuki you survived. " muttered Kizuna with worried eyes.

" You must revoke your decision. Sora could almost defeat Hoshi. A little more, we have to fight a little more! "

Brakk!

Yukio replied to Tanuki's statement with a hard punch on the table.

" You think we can do it? The people of Sora have suffered for a long time because of this war. Many soldiers and civilians were killed. You want to continue this war and ignore the suffering of the people? "

Yukio was already within the limits of his patience. Even though Tanuki was his friend, Tanuki's intention was to sow salt in Sora's wounds

" That's the thing we and Sora have to sacrifice! We have to give our little 'blood' to cripple Hoshi! "

Tanuki is the only one who dares to speak out and oppose Yukio's decision. Tanuki immediately set foot toward the place where Yukio's desk was. With a sharp look, he stood right in front of the snow clan leader.

" You and the members of the Nobles Clan know what war is about? You live with all the luxuries. You never go hungry, or feel the loss of your parents because of the enemy. The fate you have is just standing guard over Nue Temple. But you dare to make such a cowardly decision?

Me and all my men just came out of the battlefield. We risked our lives to preserve Sora's honor. Butwhat? You said you just let Hoshi go? And make Sora a coward! "

" Sora! It is a country that respects life and peace. Being involved in war has become a sin. Do you want us to go in and kill Hoshi's people like power-hungry monsters?! "

" Cih! You don't even go to war, you dare say that, Yukio! "

" Tanuki Stop! Your words are too much! " Kizuna begins to break the tension between Tanuki and Yukio

" What did I say wrong? Kizuna, not because Yukio is the woman you love, you chose to defend her instead of me, your best friend! "

" Stop!

The tanuki! You've entered without permission and made a fuss in this meeting. Military law will apply to you.

The decision has been made, the Sora side will accept Hoshi's truce! The war must end soon! " Yukio replied firmly to Tanuki. Two Sora warriors entered the room, and began dragging Tanuki out of the meeting

Both Yukio and Tanuki, they were both unwilling to understand each other.

" Just wait for Yukio, you will regret your decision! "