Hello and Merry Christmas! Finally got this out. Now I'm sorry for not updating in a long while! But school, exams, tasks, and family has been keeping me from work. That, and whenever I work on this chapter, I kept on scrapping words, paragraphs and...you guys get it. But I also apologize for the excruciating wait!
Now onto the reviews!
Janne Rolfe Jalandoni- Thanks! I appreciate it. But I recommend you to NOT read Gamer of Remnant...I will rewrite that in the future cuz that received a lot of negative reviews. Maybe next year or two...or three...
Perseus12- Well, a couple more chapters or maybe the next one or two, then Adonis will meet the Seven Shields. Or maybe 1 or 2 of them? Don't know, I'm still planning.
Danteinfernus- Thanks, I appreciate your words. And yes, I thought that Kurome fits as a Shadowrath, but since she IS Adonis and Akame's little sister I gave her the highest title for Shadowrath women (that she worked hard for). And Boris is a youtuber, I've been watching too much of his vids lately.
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Chapter 4- Wishes and New Land
Adonis walked towards the cave with two Swordwrath soldiers just beside him. The cave looks like its been there for a long time, something that Adonis took note of. He can see a little bit of blue light coming from the cave making him more curious. He entered the cave with the two Swordwrath soldiers, and what he saw shocked him.
Feeling the intense but warm magic in the air, Adonis looked around and saw many crystals shining blue, yellow, and white. His escorts could only stare in awe as Adonis began walking forward. Adonis stared at the crystals with curiosity.
"What are these?" He asked himself as he held the crystal. Suddenly, the crystal began glowing brightly causing Adonis to release his hold and shield his eyes.
"Your Majesty!" His escorts called out as they got in front of him, determined to defend their King. Once the light died down, Adonis opened his eyes and saw the crystal back to the way it used to be, as if Adonis didn't touch it.
"Adonis!" He looked to his side and saw a young woman with long brown hair just reaching her hips, her brown eyes wide with surprise as she held a staff with a glowing red crystal on her right, while on her left was a golden round jewel glowing ever so slightly.
She wore a dark red robe with purple linings on her sleeves, her small but perky breasts showing a little cleavage, her stomach showing her olive skin. There's also a long tear on her robes, specifically on the legs. This shows her sexy legs with a few runes written on her legs.
Adonis smiles as he looks at the woman. "Myr, what are you doing here?" He asked as the now named Myr fixed herself and pointed her staff behind her, showing the darkness behind her. "I went over there, you probably sensed it too right? The magic around us." Adonis nodded as he turned to his escorts.
"Wait for us outside, make sure no one enters." He ordered, the pair of Swordwraths bowed and jogged towards the exit.
Turning to Myr, Adonis smiled as he spread his arms. "Come here Myr, its just the two of us now." He closed his eyes, waiting for Myr, he heard a soft sob until he felt a small impact to his chest, he heard Myr sobbing softly as her tears stain his clothes. He could only smile softly as he rubbed Myr's back. "He's dead…Master Kaldir is dead!" Myr cried out as she hugged Adonis tightly. Adonis nodded slowly. "Why? Why did he die?" Adonis looked down at Myr's tear stained eyes.
"It was his choice to save the refugees…I…at least Kaldir did the right thing. I'm pretty sure that's why he did it." Myr looked down as she stared at the golden jewel. "You know, Master always told me that he dreams to find the mystery of this island…but…now he's gone…" She said as she released herself from Adonis. "That's why I'll discover it for him!" Adonis smiled as he looks at the jewel. "Myr, I know that Kaldir is proud of you, even now, he's probably cheering you on. But I have a question." Myr wiped her eyes with her sleeves as she paid attention to Adonis.
"What's that jewel?"
Looking at the jewel, Myr can guess many things. But she has no proof. She needs to study more on this peculiar jewel, especially the island.
"I do not know, all I know is that this jewel was underneath the water in this cave, and that this jewel is releasing powerful magic once I touched it." Adonis nodded as he crossed his arms. Closing his eyes, he can only think of what it was and its purpose.
Sighing, Adonis opened his eyes and looked at the cave exit. "Let's go, keep that jewel to yourself for now. I'd rather have it be safe on your hands." Myr nodded with a small blush on her face. 'He's relying on me! Nobody relied on me not even Master Kaldir!' She thought as she hid the jewel beneath her robes.
Camp, Night time
"Alright everyone! Stand in a line!" The people of the Order Empire stood in a line with hungry stomachs. Akame watched the scene with a neutral look as she eyed the Merics all handing out bowls of soup with slices of bread. She looked further and saw the cooks doing what they do best.
Closing her eyes, she turned and walked back towards the tents. She smiled softly as she felt the cold but comforting wind hit her. Taking an apple from her dress's left sleeve, she took a bite of it as she continued her short walk.
Looking to her right, she can see the Giants cooking their own meal, rows upon rows of giant fish skewered on a stick, she can also see some people delivering them some bread and water making her smile softly.
Taking a bite of her apple, Akame heard her stomach growl. Looking down at her stomach with a cute neutral face, she patted it while eating the rest of her apple.
"Meat."
She looked at the busy chefs and the Giants and nodded to herself. She is hungry...and the chefs could only feel a shiver on their spines...and the Giants...well let's just say that they'll lose almost half their giant fish.
With Myr
Myr is busy in her tent, reading books, recording everything she gathered, and the occasional Minion entering her tent and doing their job of helping her.
"The magic inside the jewel can only be felt by those who touch it. Meaning, there must be a seal that prevents it from releasing its power. But what could it be?" Myr asked herself as she held the jewel while writing in a book. She looks at the jewel closely before putting it on a small red pillow, which was just in front of her.
"The magic, as it is now, cannot be determined if its dangerous. I must study on it more!" She looked at the jewel and at her staff, she began thinking for a while and nodded.
"I just hope it doesn't break or explode." She muttered nervously as she took her staff and began charging a spell.
If Kaldir was still alive, then he would do a facepalm.
With Kurome
Kurome sat in her own tent, enjoying the food that she have. Mainly sweets and meat…lots and lots of meat. To the Shadowrath, it is a mystery as to why their Matriarch is still petite and cute. Not that they would say the last out loud, especially if their King is present.
Kurome sighed in satisfaction as she finished her meal, another mystery, are the women in the King's family all capable of eating their food in seconds? No one knows how and why, one can only conclude that its because of the fact that their mother ate a lot and is still not satisfied whenever she ate, it was a miracle that they have yet to experience famine.
She closed her eyes as she relaxed on her chair, looking at the stacks of papers, she could only release an irritated sigh as she grabbed her quill and began writing. She took a piece of candy and popped it to her mouth. Savoring the taste, she stopped and sighed.
Staring at the paper, she returned her quill and sighed once again.
She's bored.
Looking to her right, she can see her sword.
Shadowraths usually use a sword and a staff, but she was more used to swords and she barely uses a staff, something that her former-superiors were quite surprised of. Her sword was thin but strong with a black sheathe to cover the sharp blade within, the handle is black with gold linings forming a diamond on both sides.
To her, this sword was special, it was a gift from Adonis and Akame after her promotion as the Shadowrath Matriarch. So she wields it with pride whenever she goes to battle, something that was quite rare.
She looks at her paperwork and towards her sword and the whetstone just on the other side of her tent. She smiled as she grabbed her bag of candies and stood up.
"Might as well get some practice." She muttered as she grabbed her sword and the whetstone and left her tent.
With Natalia
Natalia smiled as she and her sisters served bowls of food to the people. Despite the losses, she always finds the wonderful things in life. One is helping the people. It always made her smile, making others suffer less.
Such is the vow of all Merics.
In order to become a Meric, one must never kill, only heal. One cannot be a Meric if their heart is cold. Make the people suffer less and if one will die, make sure to give them a painless death.
She sighed as she wiped her forehead with a handkerchief. The handkerchief is white with a golden heart in the middle.
She smiled as she remembered the day when she got this.
Flashback, 12 years ago
Natalia, an 8 year old girl stared at the moon, relaxing as the calm wind cools her skin. She's sitting on the grass with a relaxed face as she stares at the moon.
She wore a simple white dress that reaches to her knees. To others, they would mistake her as a simple commoner. But to others, she is a disciple. A disciple of the healing arts, the pillars of support, the Merics.
"What are you doing here?"
Turning around, she saw someone who is younger than her. A year, if she would take a guess. He has short black hair with red eyes. He wore a red shirt with a blue coat, short leather pants and dark brown leather shoes.
He is looking at her curiously.
She smiled as she pointed at the moon. "I'm watching the moon! Wanna sit with me?" She asked innocently as the boy nodded with a happy smile.
Getting settled, the boy can now see her blue eyes and shoulder length golden hair. "Pretty isn't it?" Natalia grinned as the boy blushed and looked to the side. "Y-Yeah! You're really pretty…" Realizing what he said, the boy quickly looked at Natalia with wide eyes.
The girl in question is still staring at the moon. Blushing heavily, the boy sighed. 'What am I doing? I just want to be her friend!' The boy thought as he closed his eyes and relaxed on the grass. "Hey, what's your name?" The boy asked as he opened his eyes and looked at the back of the girl.
Looking at the boy, Natalia smiled. "I'm Natalia." The boy got up and smiled brightly. "I'm Adonis! Nice to meet ya!" Adonis held out his hand with a grin. Natalia took his hand softly, feeling his hand, she was surprised to feel that Adonis's hands are rough, and she can also see a couple of scratches.
"Are you hurt?" She asked innocently causing Adonis to look at his hand. He shook his hand with a wide smile. "This? Its fine, I was just training earlier."
Natalia went to grab something in her right pocket and took out a bottle of liquid. "Give me your hand." She demanded with a serious, but also cute, look. Adonis was confused but did so anyway. Grabbing his hand softly, she opened the bottle and poured its contents. "Cold!" Adonis yelped as he felt the clear liquid touch his skin.
Natalia giggled as she ripped a small part of her dress, this in turn caused Adonis to panic. "What are you doing?! You didn't have to do that!" Natalia only smiled as she wrapped the piece of fabric around Adonis's hands. "It is the duty of a Meric to heal one's wounds." Natalia stated as she finished. She took a step back and looked at Adonis.
"But to heal the wounds of the prince, I must sacrifice everything." Adonis blushed, embarrassed that he was found out. "H-How did you know?" He asked bashfully.
Natalia only giggled. "Everyone knows that you're the prince silly! You couldn't fool me even for a second there!" Adonis smiled as he laughed softly, allowing Natalia to laugh with him.
"Hey, do you want to be friends?" Adonis asked with a hopeful look. "Well if it's the prince's orders, then okay." Natalia giggled to the side as she saw Adonis's shocked look. "What?! No! I didn't order you! I just want to be friends with you!" Natalia laughed as Adonis blushed. "I was just joking with you!"
Natalia wiped a tear and looked at Adonis.
"Friends?" She held out her hand.
Adonis smiled as he reached out his own hand.
"Friends."
Then after that day, Adonis became close friends with Natalia, and as a symbol of their friendship, he made her a white handkerchief with a golden heart in the middle. Of course, Adonis injured his hands many times trying to make the handkerchief, but in the end, he did it…but not before getting a scolding session from Natalie and Akame.
Flashback end
Natalia pocketed the handkerchief and proceeded to walk to her sisters. Smiling, she can see many people getting their food. Looking to her left, she saw some people coming back from spearfishing. She can also see a couple of young teens being carried by the older men making her giggle.
Walking towards her tent, she can only wonder what Adonis is doing.
But for now…
She still has a job to do.
With Adonis
Adonis looked around cautiously. He is naked and he felt nothing touch his feet. All around him is darkness. But for some reason, he can see his body releasing a small aura. He can see yellow mixed with white and blue.
Looking around, he narrowed his eyes, trying to see anything other than darkness.
"Interesting." A deep voice boomed causing Adonis to widen his eyes and look behind him.
It was massive, he can say that much at least. But he had to shield his eyes, otherwise he might as well go blind. The creature is glowing so bright, that Adonis can't even see it.
"To think that a mortal such as you have the power to summon me. Tell me boy, what do you seek?" The creature asked as Adonis grit his teeth. "Who are you?!" Adonis grit his teeth as he used his arms to cover his eyes. The being only snorted in amusement. "Hmph! If you wish to know, my name is Vendra, Ruler across many Stars!" Adonis widened his eyes as he felt the pressure of the being in front of him. "Now who are you to disturb my slumber?"
Adonis bit his tongue in order to snap out of it. He tried to look but he can only cover his eyes again. Having no choice, he sighed. "I am Adonis, 17th King of the Order Empire."
Silence.
Adonis felt sweat forming in his hands. He felt nervous in the presence of Vendra, he just didn't know why. "17th King? You look young for a King. Tell me, how do you treat your people?" Adonis looked at the shining creature with a questioning gaze.
"…"
"Do you look down on them? Do you step on them like you step on ants? Or do you use them however you wish such as taking a wo-"
"No!" Adonis shouted as he felt anger overwhelm his very body. "I don't treat them like that! I treat them as if they're my own family!" Adonis forced himself to look at Vendra despite the protests of his eyes.
"And I will never take them for granted!"
Unknown to Adonis, Vendra smirked. "…To think that I, Vendra, doubted you…they must be disappointed."
Adonis blinked. They? Who is Vendra talking about?
"I, Vendra now ask of you, young King. What do you wish for?"
The light began to dim slowly, finally giving Adonis the chance to look at what Vendra is, only to widen his eyes as he saw nothing. Looking around, Adonis searched for the mysterious being. Only to find none.
"Let me repeat myself." Vendra's voice echoed causing Adonis to look around him frantically. "What do you wish for?"
Adonis licked his dry lips and nodded in determination.
"I wish…"
Next Day
Adonis woke up with a gasp, looking around him, he can see that he is still in his tent. Getting up and grabbing a nearby towel to wipe his sweat, Adonis went outside his tent.
Looking at the sun, he can see that its still early. And everyone was still sleeping. He can see a couple of guards knocked out and snoring. He can only chuckle at that.
'Time for a walk.' Adonis thought to himself as he looked around and saw many of his people sleeping. Adonis only sighed as he saw a couple of empty barrels. "So they've been drinking again. Not that I blame them, we did lose our homeland." Adonis muttered to himself.
Reaching a part of the island where nobody camped he sighed as he rested on a rock. Looking at the sea, Adonis relaxed as he felt the cool winds kissing his body. He smiled as he closed his eyes.
Despite the recent events, Adonis must not be discouraged or else he and the Order Empire will fall. Opening his eyes, Adonis admired the beauty of it all.
The ocean and its peaceful waves.
The few trees around him shaking their leaves.
The land in front of him.
"Everything is peaceful." Adonis sighed as he closed his eyes once more.
'Wait…'
Eyes opening quite suddenly, Adonis quickly got up and looked in front of him. Eyes widening in bewilderment, Adonis can see land, its quite far, but Adonis can conclude that the ships can get there in a couple of hours.
Adonis, with wide eyes, took a step forward.
"What's going on?"
And CUT! Sorry but that's as far as I'll write for now.
Now once again I am sorry for the late update, I've been busy for a while and...yeah, busy. But thanks for reading! Hopefully, I'll update faster in the future. If I made any errors then please PM me so that I can change it. Or if you guys have any questions then give me a review and I'll answer it in the next chapter.
But for now! Merry Christmas!
Ciao! Peace!