The Cursed Bloodline
Three-Second Arc: The Cry of a Devil

The night is getting late. It was a blizzard, making almost the entire surface of the ground in a thick blanket of snow. Along the road to the forest, a footprint was faintly visible. At the end of the trail, there was a woman with a thick coat of fur, holding a red baby covered in silk-coated cloth, bearing the symbol of a snow clan.

Mito, occasionally glanced towards his back. If someone follows him. While continuing to accelerate his pace, he tried to keep his tracks from being sniffed by Tanuki's troops.

Mito realizes, even though Yukio is trying to cover up the birth of her baby, a man as subtle and smart as Tanuki sooner or later will definitely find a clue. Until that time comes, Mito must immediately move away from the valley of Life.

Buk up!

In the middle of his escape, Mito's legs got caught in a snowflake. Due to the thick snow covering the ground, the clumps are even able to make Mito's legs difficult to move, plus his tired physique and having to escape with baby Yukio.

"Arkh! " Mito tried to massage his legs with one hand, he felt his feet freeze and his whole body feel numb due to the extreme cold weather. He glanced at the surrounding area, hoping that there was a house that could be visited. There was only a dry forest covered in snow. As far as the eye could see, there was no village or just a house where he asked for help. In the midst of such conditions, he had to fight alone.

"Hiks! Hicks! Oek! Oek" Little Mirai began to cry, the little baby's face began to blush as a result of holding back the cold.

"You must be cold, Mirai. Hang on, we'll be out of here soon. " Mito immediately tightened his embrace, at a glance he looked at the tiny face of the baby in his arms. A baby who still doesn't understand anything, but out there, people who don't expect his presence even intend to kill him. Including her own husband.

"How is it possible, I killed a baby this small. Tanuki mistakenly thought that I would obey his orders. Before becoming his wife, I was Yukio's best friend.

And even now, I can't point my gun at this tiny baby's neck. After all, I am also a mother, I cannot commit such a heinous act! " murm Mito ririh.

His relationship with the son is spinning fast, although Tanuki is using Ten as a guarantee of his mission this time, he will certainly never sacrifice the life of an innocent baby just for his safety.

Mito confirmed the blanket covering Mirai's body, while patting her embrace, he resumed his escape.

"In a moment we will enter the place where Zen's headquarters is located. Zen will help us! "

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Meanwhile, at the Snow Goddess temple. Tanuki was still silently sculpting, with his hands firmly clenched he stared at the temple door that was wide open. Snowstorm that had stopped now swept back the earth. Yukio and everyone else had left the Temple, only Tanuki and a few Red Cops were left.

"What should we do, sir? "

Tanuki didn't answer his men's questions. His gaze was now fixed on the floor of the temple which contained faint blood spots. Tanuki's eyebrows raised. He wondered whose blood it was. As a result of the memories appearing in Tanuki's head, wasn't that the person standing in front of him just now Yukio?

"Damn! "

Tanuki immediately ran towards the room beside the temple. He immediately opened the rough door, and found a bedroom that was just decorated and decorated with candles.

Carefully, Tanuki started to step his foot in. The space in front of him looked very neat. But there's something weird there. The fishy smell of blood filled the entire windowless room, although the fragrance of candles predominated, the fishy smell that Tanuki used to smell on the battlefield never lied.

Tanuki began to investigate the room. While removing the white handkerchief from his pocket, he began to look for traces of blood that might not have been cleaned.

"Yukio, you could have lied to those Kolot Elders. But you can't lie to a Tanuki! " tanuki muttered softly, a thin grin etched on his face. Tanuki raised his handkerchief, sure enough. A fresh blood patch was visible.

That means, Yukio's labor may have just happened. And more importantly, the child who would prove Yukio's betrayal could still be out there.

"Master! We also found a button of a cloak with a cloud cover! "

Tanuki immediately grabbed the black-colored kacing. At first glance, it looked familiar to him.

" It belongs to Mito. So he's been in this place before? Then why does Mito not prevent the labor process? Could Mito help Yukio?!

Damnit damnit! That woman, totally betrayed me. "

Tanuki immediately moved out of that space. Walk back to the temple hall and meet the line of his men. With a furious look, Tanuki gave the order to immediately capture his wife.

"Look! All of you, quickly find traces of Mito for me! And bring it in front of me. He could've brought baby Yukio! Hurry along! "

" well! The master! "

Tanuki began to stare at the huge statue before him, a gleam of emotion emanated in both the look in his eyes.

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The Red Cloud Cops Special Trace Force has been deployed to track down Mito. No need to take a long time, Tanuki was finally able to find Mito's whereabouts. The Red Cloud Cops soldiers took Mito to an abandoned house, where Tanuki was waiting for his wife to arrive.

Mito could only stare at her husband's back in fear, her body shaking violently. The cold floor of the room made him shudder even more. Without a pedestal, Mito could only kneel before her husband

"K-why are you taking me to a place like this, Tanuki? " said Mito with a choked voice. Tanuki began to flip his body, the glare of sharp eyes looking at Mito mercilessly.

" Where are you hiding baby Yukio, Mito? " tanuki said softly, this may be the last time Tanuki has been gentle with his wife. The fact that Mito had dared to betray him was more than enough for Tanuki. If it was someone else, Tanuki would have already beheaded that person this very second

" I beg you, stop Tanuki! Stop torturing yourself and torturing those you love just because of your ambition! " said Mito ririh. Her tears even began to flood her flushed cheeks.

" Cut the crap! My patience, maybe just getting here! I'll ask you one more time, Mito. Hurry up and tell me where Yukio's son is! " tanuki's voice started to rise.

Mito shook his head quickly, he also locked his mouth tightly. This made Tanuki even more furious, he also gave the code to his men.

" Take him in! " According to Tanuki's orders, one of the Cops members entered while holding Ten who was still asleep on his lap. Seeing the son also present, Mito's eyes rounded perfectly.

" You still don't want to tell me where Yukio's son is ?

Listen to me carefully, Mito. You just have to tell me where you're hiding it.

That way, I'll forgive your stupid pranks and let you keep Ten at home tonight.

But if you keep your mouth shut, I'll make sure you get the punishment you regret for the rest of your life. Punishment is far more painful than death.

My wife, you know? even if I wanted to kill you, I couldn't do it.

Because of you, my beloved wife. Mito " said Tanuki with a cold grin. His sharp gaze seemed to swallow Mito's body round and round.

Tanuki cupped his hands to wipe the top of Mito's head. Slowly, he kissed his wife's soft forehead. Mito's body is still shaking. Cold sweat even dripped along the curves of his face. Tanuki's attitude, really reflects that of a demon. Although he said love, Tanuki was still a cold-blooded monster.

Mito glanced back at Ten who was still sleeping soundly. He realized, he would never escape the entanglement of Tanuki hell. Because of this, Ten might be in danger.

Mito regrouped his courage, resolutely he returned Tanuki's sharp gaze

"Tanuki, listen! All this time you didn't really love me. Only I have genuine feelings for you. I've tried to make you forget your ambition. Turns out I was wrong. Even with my sincere love, a demon like you will never change.

Just one message from me, I hope you keep Ten in check, after all it's your flesh and blood.

I will give you my answer, I will never tell you where Yukio's son is! This is all I can do as a friend, and also a failed wife! " said Mito Teas. He deliberately disguises Mirai's identity as a baby boy in front of Tanuki.

" So Yukio gave birth to a son? "

Brass!

Without Tanuki realizing it, Mito took his katakana and slashed his own body. Mito decides to end his life, in front of the man he loves. Seeing Mito's body being pierced by his sword, Tanuki could only silently sculpt. Mito's fresh blood, even hitting Tanuki's face. Mito had already begun to lose control of his body, and fell right into Tanuki's arms.

"What are you doing?! How dare you do this without my permission! " tanuki's hand, which was filled with Mito's blood, trembled to embrace his wife's weakened body. While he was upset, Tanuki certainly did not expect this to happen.

" M-mito." Tanuki's voice choked. He could feel that Mito was no longer breathing. Without anyone being aware, the dark room seemed to hide Tanuki's cries.

Mito is the only person who considers the presence of a Tanuki special. Although Tanuki's nature is like a cold-blooded psychopathic demon, of course there is still a small point to keep the human nature (feeling love) in the corner of his heart. And that place belongs only to Mito.

Now the woman was gone, leaving only the body that had begun to cool. Comfortable with that, without Tanuki noticing. Little Ten witnessed the fateful incident. At a very young age, he watched his mother die right before his eyes.

That dark night, was probably the most regrettable night of an ambitious man like Tanuki.

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On the curious, why did Ten put a grudge fraternity to Tanuki right? This is the answer, pensah actually discussed Ten in one of the chapters, that Tanukilah who killed the Mother. But Tanuki remained adamant that Mito was the one who betrayed him.

Many stories, which depict the evil antagonist to the bones. Kill anyone like kill ants, brass, and rough. Cunning is so evil.

In the Author story, I want to portray the antagonist in a slightly different story. Although he is described as 'devil' but still has a human side. Disappear if left behind and regret.

Tanuki was so even though he chuckled with an ambitious attitude. The night Mito died, with no one not even aware, he had taken out his long-lost human side.