Deceptive Love
- Chapter Two –
Trouble in the Horizon
-After a month-
-Gwendal-
After a month of searching for the Maou-Heika; Gwendal is losing hope of ever finding the Maou-Heika as there no single clue left behind by the perpetrator. Even with the best trackers they have, there is nothing they could find as if the perpetrators just suddenly appear and disappear taking their Maou-Heika with them. He will let his younger brother –Conrad continues his search after Gisela give him the clearance. As Gwendal cannot just spend his time searching without leads for the Maou as he is needed at the Blood Pledge Castle as Gunther has not enough authority to deal with delicate matters.
He also has to inform the aristocrats of this tragic event and in doing so ask for any help they could give. As of now any news is good news for him. And the next step is to look for a temporary replacement or possibly a permanent replacement for the 27th Maou.
Most of the habitants of Shin Makoku do not know that the 27th Maou is missing, and if such news spread chaos will once again rise. As the people would panic and doubt the peace that they are experiencing. Or the worst outcome is the start of a war due to the circumstances. The Maou going to a human country for a Peace Treaty and suddenly turn up missing. Only he and his soldiers, Gunther, Gisela, Anissina, the Daikenja, Shinou, Ulrike and Yuuri's entourage is privy to that information.
The Daikenja, Shinou and Ulrike are aware of the situation because they felt the complete disappearance of the Maou's maryoku after the sudden flare of his Maryoku. A complete disappearance of the maryoku is a sign of dying. As maryoku is an integral part of the life force of a Mazoku. Even face with such fact, they believe that Yuuri is still alive somewhere and in a place that completely blocks the person's maryoku. The three search for Yuuri in their own way because of their unique capabilities.
But even with the join forces they could still not find Yuuri and Gwendal decided to go back and inform the people of the missing Maou and prevent chaos from happening.
He don't want to be a bringer of horrible news to the royal family, Wolfram and Greta.
But he also could give relief to Gunther who is now on the brink of an anxiety attack due to the stress of the situation. As Gunther cannot break the mask of calmness he must project to ensure to the habitants of Blood Pledge Castle that everything is alright. Gunther will be released from this burden once he returns.
-Conrad-
After two weeks of being in a state of complete stillness and another two weeks for observation due to the effects of the weapon of the unknown enemy. He is now ready to face the consequences of such negligence. He will redeem himself by self-imposed exile from Shin Makoku to look for Yuuri. As he can feel it in his guts that Yuuri is still alive and he will not end his search for Yuuri until Yuuri is found.