The Cursed Bloodline
The Beginning of an End Arc: Will this be the final farewell?

The earth is still covered in darkness. The entire human race in the land of magic, was confined in the shackles of darkness, while their bodies turned into stone statues. The sun was about to get its rays back, the black magic that sealed its light began to disappear in line with Kurasu's defeat. That means, the promise made between Aorasu and Aora is almost over.

A magic portal was created in the middle of the battlefield. From inside the portal, appeared a tall, straight man figure with a silvery mane that was blown by the wind slowly. Thousands of stone statues greeted him.

Aora stared at the surrounding nanar, among the rows of human-shaped statues, she also saw the figure of her friends. Ten and Rou, even from their positions before turning into stone statues, they were still fighting against the Yurei warriors. Ever since humans turned to stone, Yurei lost her magic and turned back into a dead warrior. Therefore, the battlefield that had previously gripped, turned silent for a moment.

Aora's hands clenched firmly. He continued his steps with weight. Seeing her friends turn into stone statues, making Aora's chest tight.

" Friends, wait. I'll save you all." murmured Aora

Aora walked up to Mirai, the girl still kneeling in the same position as before.

Nue's dark energy still enveloped his body. Mirai was about to reach the limit, in order to keep the dark creature sealed in her body. Nue's great power began to defeat the life force in Mirai's body. However, there was one thing that managed to make Aora's Eyebrows lift in astonishment, the faintest he saw a wisp of thin smile engraved on Mirai's face. The girl looked happy, not knowing what she saw in her long dream.

"I wonder what you feel in there, so you smile like that, Mirai? "

Aora began to kneel down, aligning her height with Mirai. Gently, he stroked Mirai's pale face. Shuffling the black hair that blocked his face. The two glares of the girl's eyes were still empty with blood-red irises squeaking, it meant Mirai had still not returned from her long journey - her soul and body had not united due to Nue-'s influence

A wisp of white mist poked out from Aora's gyoku. From within the fog, Aorasu's figure reappeared, standing right beside Aora.

"Our covenant is about to expire, we must put an end to all before the sun shows its light. "

" I understand. " said Aora without switching from Mirai's face.

"You have defeated Kurasu. Now it's time for you to destroy Nue forever. The destruction of Nue, will bring back the souls of the humans he sucked into their bodies." Aorasu stared at the figure that looked very much like the Snow goddess in front of him. His gaze was now focused on the crystal symbol on Mirai's forehead.

"That Snow Goddess reincarnated girl, had a life sword in her hand. All you have to do, is slash Mirai's body along with Nue's soul inside. "

Aorasu raised his hand. The crystal mark on Mirai's forehead began to respond to Aorasu's magic. From within the symbol, a blunt sword appeared. The sword was the sword of the Snow Goddess given to Mirai by the great hermit Tora.

Aora stared at the bladed sword talon in front of her. The sword was created not for the purpose of killing, but to save one's life. The sword that was said to be able to choose for itself who the person he could hurt was emitting a dense life light.

Without saying a word. Aora activated her Gyokunya, then she stuck her palm onto Mirai's forehead. This made Aorasu surprised. He was astonished, instead of slashing Mirai's body, Aora chose to move Nue's soul from Mirai's body, to be sealed into her own body.

"So this is the decision you chose, Aora. " Aorasu understood the difficult decision Aora made.

"You're sure you're going to sacrifice yourself? " said Aorasu reassured Aora back. Although he knew, the decision Aora had taken was already unanimous.

" I never considered any decision in the first place. The covenant of life between you and me is like a miracle in the midst of my despair.

I promised I would save all my friends. And protect the woman I love " said Aora steadily as she looked at Mirai's face. A smile was etched on his face.

" I'll never regret the decision I've made at this time. "

Aora decides to sacrifice herself, in order to free humanity as well as the woman she loves. The dark magic in Mirai's body, began to creep into Aora's body. That way, Aora's body became a new container where Nue was sealed.

" This is my last favor, Aora. I sent out a little of my strength, so that you would still gain your consciousness, even if Nue was sealed inside your body. " Aorasu sent a bit of his power to Aora.

" Thank you for your help. "

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Meanwhile, Yukio realizes what is going on out there (the real world) . The reason he encountered Mirai's soul, was to slow Nue down to take over Mirai's body. He knew Mirai also had a limit to endure the torment of Nue's dark forces. To that end, Yukio used his last strength to slow down that process.

"Mother, why are you quiet? " Mirai realized, Yukio's mind was distracted. Mirai just stared confusedly at the mother.

Yukio immediately reached Mirai's hand, and grabbed her tightly.

" Mirai, we've got a little more time left. Although it's heavy, you need to get back to your body. "

" What do you mean by coming back? I thought we'd be together in this place. Even if it means, death has come my way. "

Mirai thought he was dead. Therefore, he could meet his mother's soul in the realm of immortality. Answering that, Yukio just shook his head slowly.

Mirai held tightly to her mother's hand, shaking her head quickly. Honestly, he did not want to part with his mother.

" No, mother. Don't go, stay here with me! " Tears are back on Mirai's cheeks.

It made Yukio's heart even more painful. He realized, leaving Mirai in this way would also make his daughter feel hurt. But still, the world of the living and the world of the dead was much different. Heaven was only given an instant to help his daughter, and Yukio was grateful for the blessing.

Gently, Yukio tried to give Mirai some understanding.

"Mirai, listen to me. I know you're a strong boy. Even if you didn't realize it all this time, my soul was always by your side and looking after you. Mother is always present as a little butterfly by your side. Seeing you grow up, even though I can't touch you and meet you.

You have gone through all sorts of suffering. Mom knows all that. Even though you look strong on the outside, I know you always cry in silence.

But I believe in you, my daughter can get through all those obstacles. You are Mirai. Mom's bright future... "

As Yukio said, she was always by Mirai's side without her daughter noticing. Seeing Mirai grow as light. Play with little Mirai as a beautiful butterfly in the middle of a flower bed.

When Mirai is sad, she will appear to comfort Mirai with her charm. Mirai has loved butterflies since childhood.

Even if the body dies, the soul of a mother will always be at the side of her child. Watch her in silence and make sure her baby is okay. That is the love of a mother who is never bound by space and time, even when death separates her from her beloved baby.

Yukio hugged Mirai's body tightly. White light began to blur his body. The limit of his strength to suppress Nue's strength was over. This means that his time with Mirai is up.

"You're not dead, Mirai, it's not time you went where Mom was. Mom and Dad will always be watching you from up there. You're never alone, Mirai.

Just like us. Someone you appreciate out there, trying to save you with all his effort. I hope you can fight to the last point.

Make sure you save people, and give them a bright future. As your name means.... "

Mirai steeled herself, and tried to do everything her mother asked. As his mother said, he had passed through many heavy obstacles. He has grown into a strong and strong figure.

" all right... Mothers... "

For the last time, Yukio stroked Mirai's head. His body slowly disappeared. Even for a moment he enjoyed talking to the princess. Seeing Mirai smile and hugging her body tightly.

Things that should often be done by mothers out there, but for Yukio this is the first and last time experience.

"I'm sorry your mother and father, you can't always be by your side, Mirai. There are many things I want to tell my daughter....

I hope you live happily. Meet the good people who are always there for you. Even though we're not next to you, you've grown into a great woman more than Mom.

I love you, my daughter.... "

Mirai sensed, the body in her arms began to fade. Although tears kept flowing down her cheeks, Mirai tried to smile. At least, that could be aimed at the mother for the last time.

" I promise you, I will live well. I am grateful to be born a father and mother's daughter. I love you too, Mother... "

Yukio let go of her embrace, before completely flailing. He wanted to see his daughter's smiling face for the last time.

" From now on, the road you take will be very heavy. Whatever it is, please hold on...... Mirai... "

Yukio finally completely disappeared. Samar, Mirai hears someone calling her name.

" Mirai.... "

" Mirai.. "

Mirai began to blink her eyes, she felt her soul already return to her body. Mirai's breath clashed, the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Aora's handsome face that was full of worry.

" a-ora? "