The Cursed Bloodline
Three-Secwan Arc: Farewell

Baby cries echoed throughout. The birth of the little Mirai, as if greeted by the sparkling of the entire universe. The sky, which was previously cloudy and covered by a fierce blizzard, is now replaced with a blanket of night filled with stars and the moon. The snow storm has stopped.

Not only that, without anyone being aware, the cry of little Mirai awakened a Magic power embedded in the statue of the Snow Goddess. A green ray, faintly visible in the hands of the Snow goddess statue.

Outside the temple, Tanuki and some of his men were already right in front of the Temple door. Tanuki glanced at the large door before him, glancing at the men behind him, ordering that the sturdy door be opened immediately

"Open Door! "

Tanuki's men instantly activate Gyoku, compactly knocking down the wooden door with explosive magic.

Booooms!

Smog filled the place, Tanuki then stepped foot inside. Far ahead, he saw the silhouette of the man who had welcomed their arrival.

"Aoryu, apparently you are also in this Temple. I'm sure, Yukio will certainly welcome the arrival of the Snow Clan Elders, right? " tanuki said pretending to be stupid. The elder of the Snow Clan began to take over, with a firm manner he approached Aoryu who was still silently sculpting.

" Tell me, where is Yukio now! I hope, the Sun Clan will not interfere in our Internal Clan's affairs. So you can't hide Yukio, or the baby he's carrying! "

Aoryu tried to put on a face as calm as possible, with a smile he replied to the words of the middle-aged woman in front of him.

" What do the Elders mean? Child-bearing? As far as I know, Yukio was in this temple to pay homage to the Snow Goddess.

As you know. Nue seal will be updated soon. Yukio needed concentration and silence in order to perform the Nue seal. " Aoryu tried to dodge as much as possible

" But, according to the anonymous report we received. Pitri Yukio is reportedly pregnant. And unfortunately, the man who fathered the child in his cage did not come from the sari of the Snow Clan. Wouldn't such a gesture be enough to drag Yukio down as the Traitor Clan! "

Tanuki's starting to get impatient. With his cunning stratagem, he continued to suppress Aoryu. He glanced at the men lined up in front of him.

" We have to confirm that truth. The elders have also agreed to it. You people! Immediately check all corners of the Temple, if you find anything suspicious. Report it to me immediately! "

" How dare! You guys don't respect me as the Leader of the Snow Clan! "

Just as Tanuki's men were about to make a move, Yukio's loud voice left everyone in the room shocked. The figure of a beautiful woman is ice-cold, with a luxurious Kimono symbolizing Snow coming out from one of the Temple rooms. Her steps were so graceful, while the sharp gaze of the iris was as beautiful as that lavender flower she now pointed at the man whose half face was wrapped around a bandage.

"Tanuki! You have to explain this disrespectful act of yours. How can you disturb the temple's ornamentation and sanctity with such a rude incision! "

Aoryu looked in surprise at Yukio, but Yoshro who was standing right behind Yukio gave a nod. Aoryu was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Tanuki started observing Yukio. If it was true that she was in a big pregnancy instead of her stomach would be visible even if Yukio was wearing such a thick kimono. But this was so strange, Yukio even tied her kimono belt tightly. She doesn't look like a pregnant woman in general. Tanuki's brows furrowed in wonder, what exactly is this?

"We do all this for obvious reasons. Just a moment ago, I received an anonymous letter regarding your condition. Yukio, tell me if all the contents of this letter are true! " The Elders began to show the letter he was referring to. Yukio immediately picked up the letter and read it.

" What kind of humiliation is this! You guys can underestimate me, but I am still the supreme leader of the Snow Clan as well as Sora!

If you insult me in this way, I won't stay silent. Even though you are the Elders of the Snow Clan and Captains of Sora's elite army. My current power can still behead you! Remember That! " yukio's voice is rising. With an emphasis on speech, he threatened to punish anyone who dared to take him lightly. Even the Grandmother Elders were standing before him.

" M-I'm sorry, Princess. Salaku trusts anonymous letters like that. " The guts of the elder's grandmother were finally shrunken, of course a famous princess of cold blood like Yukio would never mess with his words.

Yukio now started to approach Tanuki. The man in front of him suddenly turned sour. Tanuki's plan seems to have been ruined because of Yukio

"I haven't heard your apology. It seems you still doubt me, Tanuki. Is it necessary, I opened my kimonous layer to prove it to you?!

Of course, I will also note the humiliation. And send you deep into exile! " murmured softly Yukio.

Tanuki's hands clenched in annoyance, his body trembling violently accepting Yukio's humiliation. But still, he could do nothing in this kind of situation.

" M-I'm sorry for this misunderstanding, princess." Tanuki muttered softly while bowing her head.

Yukio started to take slow breaths. Now he lyrics one by one person in front of him.

" I'll try to forget what happened tonight. And also, I'm going back to Sora. The seal confirmation ceremony, will be done tomorrow morning! "

Yukio started to move her legs. Although his emotions were overflowing just a moment ago, no one was aware that his body was shivering violently. Yoshiro learns of his best friend's condition, however Yukio has just given birth. Yoshiro soon reaches for Yukio's arm, knowing that his best friend is trying to hide the pain he is enduring.

"You okay? "

" I'm fine. Yoshiro you should never show that worried face of yours. Tanuki and the elder could have suspected us! " whispered Yukio while patting Yoshiro's hand

" But, you said you'd go straight to the seal-strengthening ritual? With your Code, you could have died during the Yukio ritual! "

Yoshiro started to worry about the sudden decision Yukio made. Sealing? Didn't it require powerful magic energy to suppress Nue's dark magic? Yukio's current condition can be canceled critically, he lost a lot of blood and energy during labor. In addition, almost half of the life energy has been transferred to his daughter. Chances are that Yoshiro could dance to only one, Yukio could have been killed during the sealing process.

"Although a little, I've done my duty as a mother. Now, the time has come for me, fulfilling my responsibilities as the head of the Snow Clan.

I know you and Aoryu did everything to help me. I'm so grateful for everything.

Thank you, you have been my best friends to this day. I'm so happy to have you guys by my side" Yukio said softly. He stopped his steps and reached for his friend's hand. Yukio Smiled warmly towards Yoshiro..

" Yukio's.. " Yoshiro could not continue his words. He knew what the word Yukio said meant. Sacrifices. Yoshiro's tears just dripped, but for his best friend he tried to give his best smile.

" I too, am lucky to have a friend like you" Yoshiro murmured