The Cursed Bloodline
Protecting the Future

"How was the meeting? Did Hoshi and Tsuki accept our request?"

Footsteps echoed along the corridors of the government office of Sora Village. Kimono with golden black motif looks elegant hugging the slender body of Mirai, dangling until sweeping the floor below.

"Looks like, a deal would be hard to come by, Miss. Mirai. "

Highlight the lavender eyes of the long-haired girl staring straight ahead. There was no doubt in his steps. Mirai and the Sora Military Council are heading to the Sora conference room. There, the Meeting of the Three Great Negeri was held on this very day.

At a glance, Mirai halted her steps and glanced at the moon from the large jendrla beside her. Sora's morning sky was looking bright today. While, on the west side of the red Full Moon is almost reaching its peak, it means that the time it has is not long.

"Both Tsuki's side or Hoshi's side, have not fully accepted our offer. They thought that this matter was none of their business.

And also, they objected Sora lifting a former criminal fugitive like Tengu leader into the meeting" Ten said as he glanced at Yora standing beside him. The cold man did not flinch at all.

Ten explained the contents of the meeting of the three countries, unlike what Sora expected, it seems that Tsuki and Hoshi's military council underestimated Sora's request. Mirai was silent for a moment, trying to think about what steps they should take in this situation.

" Mirai should I do something to them? I mean, in Tengu's way? " yora said meaningfully.

" No, this time you don't have to intervene, Leader. Leave all this business to me. "

" The Tengu Way? "

Ten sensed something odd from Mirai and Yora's conversation. However, the temperament Mirai plus the unexpected things that exist in the mind of a man as cold as Yora. This meeting could have triggered another war. It can't he just let it go

" T-wait a minute. You guys aren't gonna do weird things, are you? They may be annoying and dirty people.

But you must remember, they are special envoys as well as respectable people in their country! You cannot solve the problems of the country with just shock! "

Mirai turned towards Ten. The man looked disheveled with a visibly exhausted face. Ten may have difficulty while preparing for this meeting. After all, he was the current chief commander of the Sora military division. It made Mirai let out a long sigh, while occasionally patting the brown-haired man on the shoulder.

" Huh! You don't have to worry, Ten. If they continue to speak unclear, at most I will freeze their bodies. I assure you, they will not die! " said Mirai as she passed by leisurely.

" W-what did you say? Freeze what? " said Ten in disbelief. He glanced at the ranks of the heads of the military division marching behind him, and only got the response of a nod of resignation

" I just hope, Mirai doesn't rape this susana! Oh my.... Mirai... "

Ten's body froze instantly, while twitching his dizzy temples. He could not imagine what Mirai would do in the middle of the meeting. It was wrong to give up such an important negotiation on a barbarian woman like Mirai.

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" Sora asks us to solve the problems of their country? Nue's seal is broken? Do they still believe such a legendary creature exists?! " the voice of one of Tsuki's top military officers was heard. He is Tsuki's supreme military general, Nakada

" Nue and the Snow Goddess are just legends! Even their descendants had long since vanished! How can we trust Sora's request! Tsuki must refuse! "

" We may be at peace at this time. But, given the history of hostility of two countries in the past. Doesn't Sora look shameless! Request military assistance Hoshi! Hmh! It's totally bullshit! " yamatsu said. Military general Hoshi also voiced his opinion. To him the request for the merger of forces was a ridiculous matter.

" Nue and Nue Temple! We do not even know where the temple is said to be where Nue stinged! And now, that legendary creature wants to rule the world again? It's all just an absurd fantasy! Hoshi couldn't just trust Sora! "

Two military generals Hoshi and Tsuki, Nakada and Yamatsu, clash in the meeting room of the three countries. They seem to object to Sora's request that Tsuki and Hoshi join forces to prepare against Kurasu's forces.

In the grand Sora conference room. A round table, summing up a large gathering of the three powerful States in the land of Magic. Cloud Sign, Star and Moon are listed on each side of the messenger. Not only that, the two leaders of the two countries also attended the meeting.

Hisui and Hotaru could only let out a long sigh, while waiting for the unflappable leader of Sora. Although the behavior of their men has gone too far, they can not do much. The decision of a leader, would be recognized if all parties agree, right?

"Why isn't Aora here yet? " rumptious Hotaru slowly

Kreett....

The main door opens. Everyone in the room suddenly fell silent, this time they compactly threw a glance at the figure of a woman standing in the middle of the ranks of the head of Sora's military division.

Mirai wore a formal black kimono, complete with a blue scarf bearing the coiling clouds on her right arm. Eyes as beautiful as lavender flowers swept around the room and ended up at the special table of Sora leaders who were between Hotaru and Hisui.

"Leader Sora, has arrived! " said one of the soldiers who informed Mirai of his arrival.

The girl started walking to the middle of the meeting. Mirai is not alone, Ten and Yora faithfully escort Mirai on the right and left side of the girl. All eyes were on Mirai. They were astonished, since when was Sora led by a girl?

"K-why is Mirai leading this meeting? Where's Aora? What the hell is going on?! " Hotaru looked confused.

" Is there any chance that something happened in Sora? I've heard the sudden news of Chairman Zen's death, but I didn't expect Mirai to lead the meeting this time" Hisui said in surprise.

Mirai finally sat in the seat of the leader of Sora. Seeing that, the meeting room came back boisterous.

"Why, are there women in important gatherings like this? Is Sora deliberately mocking us?! " yamatsu said no

Mirai just smiled knot. Highlight his sharp eyes now he pointed at the middle-aged man.

" So, you're saying women don't have the right to attend these meetings? " murm Mirai slowly. This caused General Hoshi to freeze instantly. The levender-eyed girl's sharp gaze, completely shrunk her guts.

" Mirai, relax. Control your emotions! " whispered Ten warned Mirai.

" I'll try. Huh! "

Mirai tries to control her emotions. This time, he asked Ten to give a written report on the results of the talks. Ten gave a slab of report paper, which Mirai read at a glance and put back.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

Mirai had knocked the table in front of him with her finger. The whole room was silent for a moment. For some reason, the aura coming out of Mirai's body was so powerful. So strong even able to silence the mouths of the people in front of him

" So you all refused to send your troops because we said such absurd things? Although that meant, this world was in danger due to Nue's weakened seal. And the funny thing is, you think Nue is just a legend? "

Mirai glanced towards Nakada. The man just cleared his throat while nodding slowly.

" Hoshi, on the other hand, considers the figure of the Snow Goddess and everything related to Nue to be a myth. Due to past hostility, Hoshi refused to accept Sora's request?" This time, Mirai glanced at Yamatsu

"T-of course! Even the descendants of the Snow Clan that were believed to be the guards of the Nue seal were already extinct. How can we trust our former enemies with just such a story! "

Hotaru began to take over, he stood up and expressed the intentions of his men.

" We certainly have to consider the exact reasons regarding Sora's request. As leader of Sora, Ms. Mirai has to explain why we have to approve this military aid! "

Hotaru no longer stands as Mirai's friend. He is the leader of Hoshi. The fate of the soldiers and their people is at stake. He must weigh all possibilities as the leader of a country. The request for the military incorporation of the three great States, it is impossible to do and has never even happened or been recorded in any history.

"So does Tsuki. We are a Neutral Country, of course we cannot move soldiers rashly. Sora's request this time, it's quite heavy for us to accept. " Hisui as Tsuki's leader also expressed his opinion.

" Everyone refused, Mirai what are you going to do now? " murm Yora quietly

Yora watched Mirai from behind. The decision to ask for help from neighboring countries is certainly very impossible. The history of hostility between the three is like a wound that does not heal. Each country still suspects each other and cannot trust each other. In this situation, what would Mirai do?

Mirai began to stand up

" You think, I asked for this rock without knowing the state of the top three. True, in the past, we once exchanged swords as enemies. That fact will forever be a wound between the three great nations.

Yet.... "

Mirai began to walk in the middle of the meeting. He stood right in the middle of the messengers. All eyes are on him, they are curious what Mirai will do to convince Tsuki and Hoshi.

" Because of that bad past, will you sacrifice the future before your eyes? Your children, your descendants. Their lives are really at stake! Right now, the figure of a dark monster was waiting to devour all life in this world. The world will be again overwhelmed with suffering.

Just because of your ego, you forgot the important thing! "

Mirai activated her gyokunya. Blue tepokus magic on his forefinger. Mirai began to squat, and touched the floor with her index finger. A small ice crack was created.

" Maybe you think, this is just Sora's problem. Even if the land of Sora is destroyed, it will have no impact on your country.

Just like this ice crack, only a small part of the floor froze. The other side, however, is not affected at all. But, is it true that this won't affect you? "

Mirai stood up. This time, a cold wind filled the room. Everyone looked stunned, they couldn't believe what they saw. Descendants of the snow clan that they thought had been wiped out, appeared right before them.

" If one side is destroyed. It won't take long to destroy the other side. "

Brasss...

Ice fog crept all over the floor, with just a single stomp of Mirai's feet. The previously flat floor now turned into a sea of pointy ice and froze.

" You forget one thing, humans were created for each other. If a threat arises, we should join forces and defend what we hold dear!

Nue's awakening, it wasn't just Sora's matter. If darkness were to take over this world, there would be no Sora, Hoshi or Tsuki.

For that, I beg you. Forget the past and protect the future. The world is really in danger.

I hope, you are willing to combine forces to protect our loved ones from the threat of Nue's cursed magic! "

Mirai bowed her body deeply. He sincerely pleaded, that everyone in this room would help him.

" I beg you all for help! "

Everyone looks surprised. A figure who possessed such wringing power was even willing to beg for their help. People started to get caught up with Mirai's words. They are aware that sheer strength is nothing if there are no people to help.

This time, it was Yora's turn to convince the people. He began to pull out a small bell and activate his lunar gyoku.

Kingggg!

The black magic barrier began to spread. Yora's mind manipulation magic begins to work. He deliberately brought everyone in the room to feel how the figure of Kurasu through his experience.

Yora shared memories of how the fight in Yokai country took place. How Kurasu's cruelty and how dangerous the figure is.

In those memories, Yora shared the struggle that Mirai had been through. How he should accept a curse that runs in his blood. How he lost both his parents. And how dark is the magic of Kurasu who devours his life and happiness.

"If you ask, what is Kurasu's figure. With pleasure, I will show you! "

It only took 10 seconds, people began to regain consciousness from the daydream. Everyone seemed to be breathing out loud. The fear was so thick on their faces.

" Huh!.. Huh!... Huh!.. That figure! Really creepy! He was even able to absorb human souls easily! The terrifying strength he possessed, could completely destroy this world! " said Nakana

Everyone in the room turned back to Mirai. They know, Mirailah's the key to this fight. Yamatsu and Nakana. The two generals began to make an oath of allegiance and knelt before Mirai.

" I'm sorry for our doubts all along, Princess. What you said is true.

From now on, we! Will help in this fight! " say them loudly.

All the people in the room followed, they compactly knelt before Mirai and made a promise.

" We promise to help, you! "

Hotaru and Hisui looked stunned. Mirai, the girl managed to combine the powers of both countries to make a vow of loyalty.

" I've guessed, since the first time I met Mirai. I feel a strong destiny always accompany him! My guess turned out to be correct. " murmured Hisui

" In history, no one has been able to combine the forces of the Three Negeri. They are always on a different path.

But Mirai is different. That girl, I believe she can bring peace someday! "

Hotaru and Hisui started walking towards Mirai, this time they compactly gave a Military tribute in front of Mirai.

"We are Hoshi and Tsuki. Will join Sora to protect all of humanity.

And you, Ms. Mirai. We want you to lead us to make that happen... "