The Dragon'S Blue Gem
(S2) Chapter 76 [Aqua and Michael]

"That's all I know. I don't really know the rest. As soon as I opened my eyes, I was here all the time without my halo ring" Mika said.

"Ah, Luciel had a story too. He did not kill Zalacca's men at all and instead helped them finish off our troops. No one survived there. Though they must have a family waiting for them," sadly Mika.

"........."

Aqua did not know what to comment. There are many irregularities in Mika's story, it seems strange that Mika is not aware of it.

"Then this is just my opinion. After becoming a Fallen Angel, Luciel must have lost his powers as Arc-Angel. Because there has never been a case like this before, the change of Arc-Angel to Fallen Angel is tantamount to the death of Arc-Angel itself" continued Mika.

"...... Meanin?"

"most likely... The new Arc-Angel has been born as a replacement for Luciel."

"So it's like that. Thank you for wanting a story," Aqua said after she finished digesting all the information.

"No. Maybe I just wanted to tell someone."

"Mika, do you want revenge?" aqua asked a bit coldly.

Michael's story reminds him of a similar experience. Every day since that day, Aqua has never forgotten the betrayal of Turquoise and the death of Citrine's goods though. But thinking about it all the time will be useless, it is better to use the time available for more useful things.

"Revenge, yes... I honestly don't know. I'm mad! So angry that I wanted to kill Luciel. But... does revenge mean anything?"

Michael's reply made Aqua slightly flinched. He didn't think Michael would say that. In any case, Michael's experience was more depressing than his. Perhaps the only good thing about the story is Gabriel's safety.

"Certainly shortly after Luciel's betrayal, I was furious. It felt like breaking into this dungeon and running to stab Luciel. But do you know? All these years I've been locked in here, making me have a lot of time to think."

"Rather than revenge, right now all I want to do is reclaim my halo ring and find out the real reason Luciel betrayed us."

"Maybe this sounds stupid to some people. But I don't think revenge will benefit myself. There is indeed satisfaction from successfully replying to people who hurt us, but after that what? Only the wounds are left."

"We can't change what has happened in the past. Rather than going into the vicious cycle, I would rather find happiness for myself. I think the best revenge is to be happy."

"........"

Aqua was stunned by the words of wisdom that Mika had thrown so easily. Whether because the girl was Arc-Angel or because it was Mika, those words were very compatible with her.

Aqua clenched her hands.

"Mika is right. But my case is different. It's not just about me, it's also about Kak Rin!"

Mika was worried to see Aqua shut up without saying a word. The boy turned away from Mika.

"Please leave me alone."

"Aqua?"

"Is he angry?" thought worried.

The girl did not feel that something would hurt Aqua from her story. So he was confused as to why Aqua was suddenly like that.

That was the last time Mika saw Aqua.

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½ Year Later, Dungeon Time

Michael POV's

It's been ½ years. Seeing that this dungeon was still intact, he must still be inside the dungeon. What the hell happened to him?

Did I accidentally make him angry? I thought I was used to being alone because for the first 15 years, I didn't talk to anyone. But as soon as he came and went quickly, again I felt what was called loneliness.

I hate this feeling...

TAP TAP TAP

While contemplating and looking down miserably, the sound of quite light footsteps sounded. Wh who? Is there anyone who is able to get out of my detection?!

As soon as I lifted my face with a worried expression, I saw a familiar figure in my eyes. My eyes looked at him. A fairly tall and handsome teenage boy who has long silver hair neatly pigtailed. Different from before where the child often displays a cheerful and warm face. His expression was now calmer but still warm.

How could he be so changed in just ½ years time?!

"Aqu...a?"

Unknowingly tears flowed down my cheeks. Why yes? It felt like I hadn't seen him for thousands of years.

The boy smiled gently at me. Without saying anything, he approached me slowly. I see that the child's biggest change now is not his expression. Different from before, he walked into the barrier as easily as through ordinary water. I was unceasingly surprised. Actually what did he do ½ this year?

"Sorry to keep you waiting for a long time" he said in a soft tone.

Aqua untied the bond that shackled her from the pole. He did it as gently as possible without using excessive energy.

Though I have never been treated like this other than Arc-Angel. But why does it feel. This touch does not feel foreign anymore.

The same thing has happened since I first met him. I'm not the kind of person who would easily trust others, especially after Luciel's betrayal. Yet strangely...

Like someone whispered to me...

If the boy in front of me is to be trusted.

I can depend on him and be his leaning spot. The feeling that I had to protect her beyond my own life was unreal. Wh why? Why do I have this on a kid I've only met for the first time?

The bond that held me back was already broken. My body is broken because it has not stood up for a long time. Nimbly, Aqua caught me and carried me in her arms.

Whatisthis? My face feels hot...

This kid walked out of the barrier with me in his arms. After coming out, he popped up a sofa that was quite luxurious (this actually had Medusa ) out of nowhere. He's bowing me there carefully.

As soon as I reached my comfortable position, Aqua walked to the back and gently touched my wings. A warm green light came out from there. The same warm feeling flowed throughout the entire wing.

This... the same healing magic as the former Saintess?

Come to think of it, the former Saintess was also a former Elf Queen. Aqua must be his son or grandson. I've made him die in the war because of my mistake...

What am I supposed to do? What if he hates me for knowing that?

The feeling that he could hate me is disturbing.

What is really going on with all this?! Who is this child exactly?!! What does this have to do with me?!!!

"Why is your face so moody? Is anyone sick?"

His voice sounded worried about me. Although I was a little scared, I decided to be honest with her rather than her hearing it from someone else.

"........"

Again the boy just quietly listened quietly. Before that too, when I told her, she took it well.

"I guess about what. No need to worry about that. It wasn't your fault. My grandmother would have agreed to come with you and Gabriel. Otherwise, by her nature, grandma would not have come. It's the result of his own choice" he replied.

"Are you not angry with me?"

"I'm not angry. Have you said yourself? We can't change what happened in the past. All we have to do is walk forward while learning from the past."

So yeah... He's not angry... Mercifully...

Aqua continued to treat me with her magic. It didn't take long for my wings to stick back together.

"Thank you..really.thank you for everything.." I was moved.

Everything Aqua did to me until now was too much. Although I am not someone she knows well, but since the beginning of our meeting, she has been very kind to me.

Suddenly I thought. Is it not just me who has this strange feeling?!

Does this kid also have the feeling that he and I knew each other before?

"Hm? Is there something you want to ask?" ask Aqua.

There is no way I'm asking about that!!! At least not at this time!!

"Ah... anu.... emm... what are.... did you do ½ this year?"

After being busy thinking about another question, the thing I wanted to know the most beforehand was that.

The boy smiled. Funny thing is that that smile contains a little arrogance.

"I returned to the 96th floor to have Leviathan train me in the face of pressure far from my ability. Of course not only that, I also asked Leviathan to train me something else. Every now and then when I get bored, I go up to level other monsters. Thanks to that, now I can easily pass through this barrier."

It's.a little adorable...

His tone sounded calm, but why yes.My ears actually heard a boasting tone.

Ah...

Really am...

The entire sense of loneliness that before could be gone was unflagging once he came.

My feelings with this kid were much more comfortable than when I was with the other Arc-Angel.

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[Hiks, the same impaled author who stopped by my chat story. Though I guess no one will stop by :") because it's not a novel. Thanks to all of you ]

[Ah, but there is no need to give gifts or votes if you don't really like the story. Love in The Dragon's Blue Gem, yak. hehehehe :v ].