~Chapter 61: The Past's Guilt~
"What exactly do you mean by the truth? My parents... They're already dead, then what's the use of telling me about them?"
Elsword stared at Penensio with suspicion. Penensio stayed silent as he thought over what to say to Elsword. Elsword couldn't help, but feel anxious and annoyed. Anxious on the information that's going to be told and annoyed that Penensio is buying time.
"If you're not going to say anything, the-"
"Your parents' death... What did Elsa told you about their death?"
"They were killed while protecting citizens of Velder. And they died when I was around 10 or so.. Elsa was also beside me.. Before leaving for Feita."
"What Elsa told you wasn't the truth.. It was merely a lie she made up to prevent you from knowing. Once you know the truth, you'll live for revenge. The truth was that... They were murdered by someone. Or rather.. It wasn't exactly a murder, it was more of an execution. That someone was.. Me. The parents that you knew and lived with up until you're 10... They weren't your real parents."
The silence continues from there. Elsword's eyes widened as he backed away from Penensio. Penensio's eyes held guilt and sadness. He could still remember the day he executed them as clear as it happened yesterday.
15 years ago... The day when the royal family of the Red Knights' Ensis Mucro were to be executed. Both were famous for their fighting together with teamwork and near-perfect strategies. Their real names weren't remembered, yet their nicknames will always be remembered.
"Kill the traitors!"
"Give them the punishment they deserve!"
Ensis Mucro's children were spared. A young girl in her pre-teens and a young infant barely 2 years old. Their parents were going to be executed, but she knew that they had deserved it. Slaughtering innocent civilians was bad enough, but... Having the guts to go against the monarchy and providing information to Altera. Hamel is accepting and forgiving, however... They have their own limits to accepting and forgiving.
"Power can corrupt one's mind easily.. Elsword. Don't be like them when you grow up, okay? I'll find us.. A family of swordsmen that can train both of us. A loving family."
Elsa hugged her baby brother against her body as a lone tear rolled down her cheek, falling against the pale cheeks of Elsword's. Penensio raised his hand in the air, silencing the citizens' voices. The executioner appeared and drank wine before spitting it out against the cold, metal blade. He walked towards Ensis Mucro and prepares to execute them, however... In a flash of lightning, the executioner's head was rolling on the platform as his body was on the ground.
"...!"
"Don't underestimate us."
Another strike of lightning and small droplets of water fell from heavens as Penensio clashed blades with both of them. Two pairs of red blazing eyes glared at him as they pushed him back. Citizens of Hamel backed away as they feared for the worst to happen. Elsa watched from the sidelines with a hood over her head.
'Father... Mother... It's already too late. You're far too gone for anyone to help. Just accept your fate. Death is unavoidable..'
"Luna Blade."
Penensio spun on his heels as he unleashed a powerful kick towards Elsa and Elsword's mother and managed to pierce her with a glowing blade formed of particles. Blood splattered alongside the glowing blade as one was still alive. His enemy chuckled lowly before Penensio was assaulted by barrages of slashes.
A yellow glow appeared from Penensio's hand as the light elemental rune appeared. It intercepted between Penensio and the remaining of Ensis Mucro. The barrier was formed by the light elemental rune as it deals a hit to the enemy. For a moment, his enemy was pierced and froze for a moment, leaving him wide open fro Penensio's next move.
"Storm Blade."
A swarm of rotating blades appeared below Penensio as it spurts from the ground. In a second, the blades dealt heavy damage towards his enemy. Blood was splattered everywhere. Penensio stared at the lifeless bodies in front of him. He pointed his blade at their throats before slashing down, beheading them. He impaled his blade into the ground before his hands reached for the severed heads and held them up in the air.
Elsa walked up in front of the platform and stared into Penensio's dark eyes with dull eyes and an expressionless face. In her arms was Elsword who are letting out his sobs. His cries echo throughout the kingdom as the citizens knew that the traitors were executed.
"Amen."
She spun on her heels and silently left, seeking for a new family. A family that can take care of her and her brother. Her flaming hair sways as the heavy rain continues on growing and the thunderous lightning continues on roaring throughout heavens.
"So... You feel guilty for executing my parents. What purpose do you have for telling all of this?! Sure, I'm mad that you're the one who ended my parents' lives, but... What else does the story do to me?! All it did was giving me more grief! All of my family members.. They're all leaving me one by one..."
"Sorry..."
"I don't care anymore.. If they're executed then fine. It's their fault for betraying Hamel. And... My choice right now is to help out Hamel. In my eyes, Altera is my only enemy. Hamel, it's citizens, or you.. None of you are my enemies. I won't seek revenge on you for my real parents."
Elsword calmly spoke as he slowly left the room. Penensio stared at Elsword for a moment before smiling slightly as he silently spoke.
"Your son grew up to be just like you back in the past. However, unlike you and your wife, he chose the path that has an exit for him."
Rena stared at the royal garden of the palace. She stared at the flowers with a lifeless eyes. Her movements were slow as something moved along the bushes.
Rena snapped out of it and swiftly threw a sharp twig at the bushes. The twig exploded with a small gust of wind going past them. She approaches the bushes and found two familiar people of her past. Long dark hair that was braided and light green hair that swayed against the blowing wind.
"Alex... Seris...?"
~Author's Note~
Is it just me or... The truth behind Elsword's parents sucks? I mean... It sounds horrible when I was writing it.. OAO Also.. I didn't want to come up with his parents' names so.. I came up with another name~
Ensis Mucro. In latin, it means Sword Blade. :D Latin makes it sound a bit cooler... XD Okay.. I apologize for making this chapter so boring and.. The story behind Elsword's parents was horrible. :(
Anyways... I need to make sure I get the one shot reviewers correctly. XD I'm starting to forget who is who. Okay.. My 450th reviewer is SweetCupcakes, 500th is Orithia WindBell, 550th is BIAxDiA, 600th is TsukixnoEvernight, 650th is Helringo, and... 700th.. *stares at this certain person*
Here are my replies to my generous reviewers~
An0n Author: *slaps* Stop your thinking right there! It's already revealed! XD I didn't mean to torture you.. .-. *ties you up to a metal pole and stares at you* ._.
Konjiki No Yami: XD Correction, 16. Still way too young. XD *shakes head with you* Kids these days.. Tch, tch. XD
Orithia WindBell: XD I think Chung would definitely take care of Eve after that kind of threat. :D Not that he minds~ Ah... Let's plan the wedding. XD Poor old Ignotum. :P Ooh.. He's getting butchered.. Not as much as Ara in Ruby's story~ :D *stares at Altera Core* Ooh.. Ignotum is King Nasod as well.. ._. *thumbs up*
Sweet Trickster: Now I remember! How dare you made me forget! XD You're the 700th reviewer! Tell me your plot and class pairings. I'm working on them tomorrow. :D And some tonight. Anyways, yes... Their love for each other is amazing. :3 Yeah. :D Eve is going to be with Hamel. XD Yeah, but flipping the coin works most of the time! :3 Try it if you can't decide. XD Hooray.. 60 chapters.. My longest story! :D
Helringo: Ah... 31.. Oh well. It's okay. Once you do, I'll help you dungeon. :D
sOdAPopgrl133: OAO Thank you! *hugs* Eve's choice is good, but it sure has a lot of thinking in it. Well, whatever Penensio has to say is... Boring to me. :x
Danaman: Yeah. :D That's all of the royalties. :3
Kiyo-Kun Bladeheart: XD I know. I never would have thought I would make it this far. I could have gave up. OAO The story's going to be pretty long. I don't know if it's going to be 100+ chapters.. XD
Rosamanelle: :3 It's so warm.. Just like sitting in front of a heater? XD Elsword received grief.. OAO Well, Elsword stole her job. XD I'll help you plan the wedding! :D Well, Chung doesn't have the talent to eavesdrop. XD
The Cynical Asian: OAO Why not?! It's not a bad thing! *screams it out in public* Ah.. So.. Is Mario a tsundere? Well, his parents' actions were because of Altera. .-. *stares back* I'm the champion of staring contests. XD I've been here and there watching anime!
Tristian Hill: I hope I don't disappoint you in this chapter... OAO
CHANELE SOLAR SYSTEM WOLF: If he can hold Rena by the mouth, then surely he can do the same for Aisha? XD And.. He's badass that way. ;D
Tsurara-Oikawa Chan: XD No need to worry. I know exactly who you are! :D And thanks~ Yesh, you need to update soon. :x Well, good luck in 7th grade. XD Don't worry! Review any time you want! :3
BIAxDiA: XD Well, Chung is caught red handed. ;P Eve no longer cares about her brother anymore. Chung is only in her eyes now. XD Wow... XD First suspect is Ignotum.
RubyCrusade: XD I knew it as well~ :D *gives you a cupcake* Thank you for the compliments. :D Ooh, okay~ :3 I'll try to listen to them. I'm challenging you to a gory battle! XD No, I'm just kidding. There's no way I can beat you in writing gory stuff. Well, look forward to the soon-to-be-ending Eternal Soulmates and the new story.. Assassin's Love. And I'm glad you think I'm getting better little by little. ;3
Kat Neko983: QAQ My hair! *tries to save it* The secret's right there! *points at a random direction* OAO
Thanks for reading!
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