The Cursed Bloodline
The past Hotaru Ill

Slowly, Hozuki controlled the iron dust around him. Formed it into a pointed iron spear with sharp iron powder at the tip.

He pointed the gun at his youngest son, Hotaru. Although he wanted to take his own son's life, there was no special expression visible from the pale face of the Hoshi leader

Hozuki's footsteps rang out loud, the raindrops did not stop his intention to kill Hotaru.

Hotaru fell backwards, looking as if she could not believe what her father was doing. His tears kept flowing, he crawled backwards with his hands still trembling. His father approached. The iron spear floated right in front of the father, by controlling the Iron element, he did not need to hold his weapon directly. He controls enough of his will

"T- Please........ Let me live father! ........ J-don't kill me! I beg! "

Hotaru kept begging her father to spare her life. His state seemed chaotic, his body was wet and trembling due to Hozuki's thick killing aura, Even Hotaru's magic power just disappeared, he couldn't defend himself. Hotaru's ability seemed to disappear along with the fear that enveloped her

Lightning began to strike, heavy rain began to drench the balcony on the highest peak of Hoshi Castle. There was no doubt that without Hozuki's eyes, he raised his hand slowly. Instantly, the sharp spear shot towards Hotaru

Tesss......

Hotaru closed her eyes. His mouth trembled violently, the spear with great speed aiming right at Hotaru's heart

"Someone, I beg you..... Helpme! " clear circles fell along with the swift rain that night. With resignation, Hotaru pleads for someone to save her

Trassss.......

The tip of the spear hit Hotaru's left chest, but it had not been able to slash deeper into Hotaru's chest. Someone broke the spear, with the same Iron controlling Technique.

Wagngggggg........

The spear was now shattered into dust grains, while Hotaru was protected by iron dust that changed shape into a shield for her

"You shouldn't have interfered with Hikari! "

Hozuki said in a furious tone. Hikari looked at the father with a sharp look

" Isn't that enough, you ruined my life? under the pretext of raising me to be the leader of Hoshi! " Say Hikari

He was now standing in front of Hotaru, his sister still stunned by what had just happened. Hotaru's hand was still holding her chest which continued to bleed.

The heavy rain seemed to be a witness to the feud between the father and son. Hozuki Yerus argues that his decision to kill Hotaru is an absolute for Hotaru himself. He did not want his son to suffer the same fate as his brother. For that he decided to kill Hotaru with his own hands

"That's all for our Country. You must realize that as my future successor, with power, we can bring peace and honor! " Hearing Hozuki's remarks, Hikari only smiled faintly

"Curtain! What is the war that caused many casualties is also just 'For the Land of Hoshi'?

If the power and peace you mean is what is paid for from the blood of the people and the life of your own son. I have no choice but to fight against you Father! " Said Hikari, her lips stifled her anger all this time.

Her father might be able to take advantage of her even with the cost of her life though, Hikari did not care. But, if it was about the life of the younger brother he could not stay silent

Hikari turned her head towards her sister, smiling at her beloved sister's comfort

"Hotaru, I know you're a good and cheerful boy. My mistake made you like this! Forgive this brother of yours.

Hotaru, don't let you make our people cry again. Make them smile with your affection and the peace that always follows........ Be a leader and protect them.......... " Say Hikari

Along with the heavy rain that night, he hid his cries, feeling guilty for his poor sister

Due to the serious injuries, Hotaru could not hold her body anymore. He fell unconscious due to serious injuries, but between his eyes closed, he saw the fight between his father and his brother

" As a result of the wound in my chest, my memory of the terrible night is over. I fell unconscious, though faintly I still remember Hikari fighting against our father. But I clearly remember Hikari's message to me.

I was in a coma for 3 days after that horrible night. But there was something strange that I heard, as soon as I realized

There is news that Hikari attacked my father until he was dying and in a coma. There was even a strange rumor circulating that Hikari was very thirsty for the position of leader of Hoshi and envied because Dad loved me more

For that he attacked my father and I, fearing they would be brought to justice. Hikari runs away and becomes a fugitive! "

"The meeting took place today Young Master, it is likely to address the issue of your appointment as the next Leader.

Given the condition of the dying lord's father and the fugitive Hikari lord! " said one of the guards

"No. That's not true! All charges to Hikari..... Everything's wrong...... " Hotaru tried to get up from the bed, but he felt something in his hand

" What is this? " hotaru said as he stared at the letter in his hand, he opened the letter. Hikari's writing, decorating a letter that he accidentally slipped for Hotaru

Hotaru if you read this letter, I hope you're okay.

I'm sorry for all this time Hotaru. Maybe your brother always makes you lonely and rarely gives you affection

Hotaru. I want to ask you something........ Please grant this first and last brother a wish

Be the next Hoshi leader, with your great abilities, I believe you can protect Hoshi even without our clan's special powers

Don't you ever tell anyone what happened that night. Don't let our father's reputation be ruined for what he did.......

Despite his nature, he is still our father.

He was only blindsided by Hotaru's bitter mass..... I hope you can forgive our father.......

Maybe you've heard it...... But.... For this incident. Let me take all the charges. My request.....

My dream from childhood is to be free from all the burdens that are given to me and enjoy nature around me, I want to do what I want all along...

Therefore, let me be free I leave Hoshi to you. I trust you, Hotaru........

From your light Hikari

Hotaru could not hold back her tears anymore, she cried as she did. With Hikari's last letter, that was the last time Hotaru met Hikari

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

At a meeting. Little Hotaru was sitting, her gaze fixed on the elder arguing in front of her

The father was pronounced dead from severe injuries while fighting Hikari. Now only Hotaru is left alone without having anyone in her situation

"We must elevate Young Master Hotaru to Leader Hoshi! "

Brakkkkk.......

One of the elders opposed the proposal. They were not sure that a 12-year-old boy was looking for a big country

"He is now only a 12-ton old boy, moreover he does not possess the Iron element controlling power as a condition of a Leader! "

Chaos seemed in the meeting room, they threw arguments at each other and made a fuss. Hotaru who saw that condition could only be transfixed still frozen, her body trembling in fear. He is just a child who is still not ready to bear the burden that is directed at him suddenly

"I feel alone in this cruel world. The elder didn't even want to know what I was feeling at that moment. They are busy expressing what they want under the pretext of protecting Hoshi Country

If it wasn't for my brother's request, I might have run away and left all this behind. I may be envious of my brother, but I have absolutely no desire to be the leader of a country

To that end, I established myself to take that position. I have no family by my side, but I try to accept the people of Hoshi as a part of me and become my family

I work hard, bring peace and protect the people of Hoshi at the request of my brother Hikari"

"I just want my father to acknowledge my existence, and with my strength I can support my brother...... That'sallthat's all....

Is my request too much Mirai? "