Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Another Reincarnator

"Haa.. Kuro always gives me surprises. Who would have thought he could be that familiar with dad."

"Yes... Honestly, this is the first time I've heard this. I know he has a lot of secrets, but this is very surprising."

"But that's how Kuro is. Although it was only for a moment, I felt like I was getting used to this."

Then, the three sighed simultaneously with the compact.

The sky is so bright. The two moons were already not emitting a terrifying menacing red light as if the world was blessing their celebration party.

"Someone has a clue what they're talking about."

"Eitherway. But judging from their conversation, maybe this concerns the matter of the reward for Kuro."

"Ugh.."

Riana looked down with a red face. He recalled what Sei had given Kuro, which was him.

Of course this is not a trivial matter. When viewed from the status, then Kuro married to Riana is impossible. But Kuro is a meritorious man and became a hero in the previous battle, if he was awarded the prize (Riana) then he can get married. Of course it also made Kuro a noble of the Houou Empire.

"Don't talk about it, Charlmilia. You know, I'm not one to like seeing Kuro with other people."

"Laila, you're too possessive. After all, Kuro has been rejecting girls other than you. You should have believed him."

"In addition it's only the first time we've heard you've had a child. What's-her-name? Does he look like Kuro?"

"Riana, if you're trying to distract yourself, it's free. But it's true too. I am now a mother of a sweet and funny child. Just like Lic, he's like a combination of the two of us. It's just that he's handsome. Uehehe.. I miss him."

"..."

"..."

Riana and Charmilia stared at each other.

"Well.. I know that you guys are jealous, so quickly find a husband and make a child with them. I'm sure you'll soon be able to understand how I feel."

"What the hell is that."

"Who's the husband you mean?"

"ahahahahah.. I forgot you guys liked Kuro. It is only natural that you are difficult to accept the reality. Well.. The point is only one. Please give up."

For the first time, Laila smiled like a big winner.

Meanwhile, for others.

"Hey.. Is it okay to leave them like that?"

"They were just chatting on the veranda while enjoying the moonlight and drinking tea. Why should we stop this?"

"Knox, I'm not kidding. It's like fighting after war."

"Stupid. You didn't even participate in their war. I warn you, if you want to live don't try to get close. At least you can pretend you don't see like the two of them."

Jinn turned her head towards Arthuria and Victoria who continued the party with a dance. Other people don't care much about their business either. Or rather not brave.

"Ha.. I wish I could find someone to dance with like them. Too bad no one's beb-"

It was at that moment that his eyes met Otome.

"Knox, I can't believe you actually have an appetite for older women."

"If you say that again, I'll kill you."

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Meanwhile, Kuro and Sei arrived at the Emperor s.p.a.ce. This space was protected by a layer of magic and only certain people could enter. Even the princess can't enter if she's not allowed to.

But this time the situation was different for Kuro

"Wow this room is boring. I think this room needs some decoration."

"You said as if you had just come to this room for the first time. You want some wine or vodka?"

"I prefer vodka."

While Sei prepared a drink from the small bar in the corner of the room, Kuro sat on the sofa.

Normally allowing the emperor to make tea was impolite, but this was already the custom between the two. Kuro is technically a guest after all.

"Please enjoy. Ha.. I finally got to be free for a while. Being a leader really doesn't have much time to spare."

Sei leaned his body back and relaxed the muscles that began to stiffen. Even though he was old, it did not mean that he had a weak body, it was just that he did not have time to relax.

"I don't want to hear that from someone who's been emperor for over 300 years. It's too late to complain."

"Well.. Youre right. It's too late to back off. That's why I'll do what I can before I find my replacement. Besides I became like this thanks to someone who was very selfish."

"Haha.. Is that what you're complaining about? By the way, didn't you unleash your disguise magic?"

"No. Removing this old skin is easy, but putting it back on is really troublesome. Do you know, because I'm off guard, my figure was once exposed by my own daughter."

"Who?"

"Victoria."

"Ah.. I can imagine what's going on."

Sei sighed as if remembering a bad thing.

"One day he was eager to see me, so he broke down the door by force until it was destroyed. And that's when he saw my real face. Can you imagine what happens next?"

"No. Tell me!"

"Nothing's going on."

"What?"

"He was silent for a while and left. I'm afraid he's telling everyone but it's not happening. It's just that after that our relationship started to get a little weird."

"Ah.. I can begin to guess the direction of this conversation. I'm sorry, to be honest, I'm not interested in your romance. We'd better finish the base and start getting into serious trouble. Why did you get me engaged to Riana?"

Sei was silent for a moment. After a small sigh, he put on a serious face.

Just like Kuro, Sei was a person who did everything with clear and strong reasons. That's why Kuro is confused by what Sei is doing.

"Before answering that question, I want to talk about Liberia."

Kuro took it seriously after hearing that name.

"Do you want to tell me what happened to Maria has something to do with them? If so, don't they show themselves?"

"Indeed, but they only see from afar."

"!?"

"When the fight, I get a report that there are two figures watching the fight from a distance. And more surprisingly they watch while eating popcorn. If it had nothing to do with it, why would they be so relaxed?"

"Don't tell me you're drawing conclusions from that. Please, don't joke."

Kuro sighed heavily. He took a sip of expensive and luxurious vodka, after which he refocused.

"There's definitely another reason. Where do you think Itsuki can get Dainsleif?"

"..."

Kuro was silent because he could not argue.

Dainsleif is a very dangerous Cursed Arm. Even more dangerous than a Skulia Crystal. It was for this reason that Dainsleif had a different way of sealing.

"Dainsleif was sealed within the ancient ruins at the very bottom. In order to achieve that person must have strength equal to me or at least at least at least as strong as Leon. Then from the person who has such strong strength, other than the two of us only you and Alice can do it. Because I know who you are, then you can't do it. The rest is just one... Yeah, just like you think, Liberia is behind all this."

Kuro could not argue. Although only an analysis of reality exists, but that's why he knows Sei's conclusion is right.

The question is-

"What have they done so far?"

Sei was silent for a moment, then he spoke.

"Eitherway. But if Liberia really wants to destroy the capital, it will be worse than this. It's as if they let Itsuki do whatever he wants, but it's still within limits that you can stop. Fufu.. Isn't this similar to what happened in Dragonia?"

"..."

Kuro once again could not argue. Although the two events had different people as puppeteers, they had one line in common.

Both involve Liberia.

If it was well thought out, Kuro would also notice it. It was just that right now he was too happy with the happiness he had obtained. This made Kuro realize that he had to rethink everything from the beginning.

"The two events were more like a test than a fight. You can feel it."

"Show much, you mean for us?"

"Exactly. Both events will not be completed without you. More precisely you and Laila will definitely involve themselves and stop him. And as you can see, you're showing a terrible fight that might match a paladin-level fight. Yesterday's events made me realize that."

A bad thought appeared in Kuro's head.

"If it's like that, doesn't that mean the enemy's goal is to make me use power as a King?"

The power that only a King like Kuro possessed. Eyes of Origin and Assimilate. And in the previous fight Kuro used the third power, namely Darkness.

Every power in the Authority is a special power that cannot be underestimated. Depending on the user, it can destroy the balance of the world, but it is not a force that can be used without risk.

So far Kuro has only used a small amount of Authority power. Even so, the side effects he received had already left him almost dead.

"Maybe yes, maybe not. Your power is not a power to be raised. The power you have can only be used when you want it. Just like me, I'm sure Alice knows this too."

"yes too. The one who lived a long life must have known about the secrets of this world. But if it wasn't me, who was he after?"

"Come on, you're smarter than this."

After thinking about the events that happened this late, Kuro realized the one thing he had forgotten.

His eyes widened because it was likely something he had never thought of before.

"Don't tell me what he's after is-".

"Absolutely. Alice's after Laila. Or rather if he's after the power he has."

"..."

Kuro was silent.

His head lowered and his hands fused with closed eyes as if thinking of something very complicated and troubled.

"....I understand. Using Laila's power might make them able to resurrect the Demon King, but that alone was not enough."

The power of Laila, <> is the power that changes one's destiny and makes destiny act the way Laila wants it to. It is with this power that Laila can save Lic.

But just like in the past, this power was not a power that could be used haphazardly. In addition to where it is needed is very large, but this also reduces the life energy of its users. In short, that power made Laila's lifespan short.

Kuro hopes that Laila will not use that power again, but he cannot guarantee that it will not happen given their situation is still unstable.

"I know what you mean. Awakening Shiroyasha was an impossible feat considering she was sealed by the 15 Dragon Kings and my mother. The strength of one person is not enough. But what if Liberia's goal isn't to resurrect Shiroyasha?"

"!?"

"I have no proof, but their actions are too strange to just want to resurrect Shiroyasha. Besides, I got a report that Liberian officials are dead."

Another surprise came from Sei.

"Wait, how far do you know about Liberia?"

"Almost everything. Even we can destroy it at any time if we want, but it looks like we're first."

Sei put on a complicated face then continued;

"The eyes we sent reported that they were all slaughtered. Even their deaths are quite sad. For more details I'll give you the data. The problem now is who is Alice?"

"I understand. But what do you mean who Alice is?"

"Do you really want me to repeat my question? I'm asking this because you're probably the only one who knows who he really is. I wrong?"

Kuro did not answer and returned pensive.

"Maybe you just don't remember. But one thing is certain, Alice is the one who has made a contract with Yamiris."

"!?"

"Yes, she is the True Darkness Queen."

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"Laila, do you want to challenge us?"

"No-no. I just want to say that Kuro's love is only for me, which is why you don't have to bother wasting time stealing his love."

"Fufu.. You seem very confident about that. I-i understand. If that's what you want, I'll gladly comply with your request, no, it's more appropriate to have an invitation to war from you" Charlmilia said.

Hearing that, Laila just smiled a little with a full of mystery. There was nothing he thought of behind his smile.

But clearly, he was currently provoking Charlmilia and Riana.

"Fufu.. War invitation? You wrong. You guys have even lost before you fight."

What Laila said was true, but the two did not lose their spirits.

"So, then we just need to find the second and third winners. That's all right?"

"That's a good idea, but I doubt it could happen, Riana"

"Then we just need to prove that there will be a second and third winner."

Then silence occurred between the three. Even so, this was a sign that another fight had begun.

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Even if it wanted to, a True Queen had the power to destroy the world.

But at the moment that's not what interested Kuro.

"It's weird, I didn't hear that Yamiris had made a contract."

"I also only found out this end. But if you ask when, this happened about 10 years ago. Doesn't that time mean a lot to you?"

Kuro closed his eyes for a moment, then he said;

"of course. It was the time where I rose to this world as the last King."

King. This unique existence becomes something that still holds many mysteries. There's not even an official record of how many Kings there are currently. No, rather the existence of King was erased from the historical record. Not just history, but everyone's memory.

Only a few people still have their memories. And Sei is one of them. That is why he is one of the people who knows the truth about the world.

"Well.. We can't change that. Then putting aside the problem, there are actually many events related to that time. One of them is Laila who remembers about her past life and resurrects Clocflare."

Hearing that, Kuro smiled.

"Now I understand why I got up at that time. This is not a coincidence."

Sei nodded.

"Then another incident also happened back then, and this is the real reason why I wanted you to marry Riana."

"Hm..?"

"First, why don't you let me meet the mother's soul that's still inside you?"

"I think it's time for a family reunion."

Then, what happens next is something that deserves to be called something that should not be known.

For about an hour he chatted with Sei, he finally came out of the emperor's room and returned to Laila who was waiting for him.

For some reason, when he arrived he felt the heavy atmosphere of the three girls.

"Kuro. You're done. How'd it go?"

"I don't think it's bad." Kuro replied as he turned towards Riana. "You must also be surprised by what Sei said about our engagement. One thing I want to know, are you okay with this?"

Riana glanced at Charlmilia for help, but Charlmilia giving this sign was something she had to resolve on her own.

"Er.. How's yours?"

Riana looked down with a red face. No doubt he has feelings for Kuro.

"I'm sorry before, but I haven't received this engagement. Because of this, Sei and I had a long argument. But in the end he made the decision that I could cancel our engagement if I won the upcoming Battle War. In short this only adds to my reason for winning."

"...so."

Riana looked sad and her shoulders dropped. What Kuro said was something that Riana did not want to hear the most.

Using their engagement as a competition, it meant that Kuro was very much against their engagement.

But this is something that was expected. Kuro loves Laila anyway. Even now they have the baby of their love. The thought of getting engaged to someone else was something Kuro would never do.

"Kuro, you once said you never make a valuable person into a competition, but why do you do it? Even if you refuse to get engaged to Riana, that doesn't mean you have to do this."

It's only natural that Laila was angry. This incident is almost the same as what he did when they started a love relationship. 

But-the

"Sorry Laila, but I have no other choice. Just this once, let me do this."

Laila was silent for a moment, then she let out a heavy sigh.

In his heart he understood that this problem could not be solved easily. You could say at this time Kuro did not have the opportunity to refuse.

"You must have a good reason. Alright. But I don't want you to play with Riana's feelings, after all she's like a sister to me."

"I understand."

Kuro then looked back at Riana.

"Do you mind?"

"..."

Riana did not answer. But he showed a complicated face.

"I'm sorry, but this is the way that must happen between us. If you refuse this, you can tell Sei. But there's one thing I'd love to ask you anyway."

"...what do you want to ask?"

Kuro was silent for a moment and then said;

"Who are you?"

""""...!?""""

Not only Riana, but everyone who heard that was shocked.

_Just at midnight, the party that also became the award ceremony was completed. One by one, start to go home. Sure includes Laila and Kuro.

This party gave a deep impression to both of them.

"I still don't understand why you asked that, but I feel like you're expecting a different answer from Riana."

Riana's answer from Kuro's question was quite sad.

Riana, before she was an Imperial princess, she was an orphan raised in an orphanage.

She could not remember when she was made princess, but she also did not remember her childhood.

Although Riana's answer was common and well known to many, Kuro showed his disappointment as if expecting another answer from Riana.

In the end the party continued with an awkward atmosphere.

"That's how... I just hope I didn't make a mistake."

"You mean you'll accept the engagement if we lose?"

"No. I will win, which is why I will not accept this engagement. I'm thinking more about how you feel."

Hearing that, Laila simply smiled full of mystery.

Soon they arrive home and are greeted by the waiter and Scarlet.

"Grandmother, how are they?"

What Laila asked was certainly news about her two children.

"Of course they're fine. Riku was currently fast asleep. Well.. Even though I had to change her diaper earlier, I'm glad she's smart enough. I feel like he's a pretty special kid."

Laila smiled broadly.

"Surely he's special. He's our son."

Scarlet knew very well Laila was so proud of her son, therefore she smiled.

"Then what about Lic?"

"...about Lic, he's.."

Laila's eyes widened in shock at what Scarlet said.

Without a second thought he ran towards the room where Lic was asleep. He opened the door and found Lic who was currently awake.

"..."

Their eyes meet.

Then for no reason both Laila's eyes let out tears as hard as a river. Not because of sadness, but happiness.

"....Lic.."

He subconsciously called out his daughter's name.

Naturally, an important person in his life had opened his eyes from a long sleep.

"....Mama.."

And just like Laila, happy tears also flowed in Lic's eyes.

"Mamaaaa..."

"Lic...."

Both could not resist. Lic got up and jumped right towards Laila.

The two embrace and show each other their affection as parents and children.

"I-I'm glad you're okay, Lic."

"Lives.... Mama, I'm sorry..."

Lic remembers everything he did. That's why he feels sorry for what happened. 

"I forgive you, Lic. How could I not forgive you."

"L..uwaaa....."

Lic cried so hard that it filled the entire room.

The love and affection of the family is evident from both. Maybe the person who will see this incident will cry because touched.

As for Kuro, he only joined in smiling happily because his family members had returned.

"Lic, welcome."

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At the same time, the emperor's palace.

On the top porch of the palace, Sei was sitting alone while enjoying wine under the moon. There were no guards or people around. Not that they don't exist, but from the beginning it wasn't really necessary.

After all, she was one of the strongest magicians in the world.

"Ha... I hope to do well. All this makes me feel like I'm getting older faster."

He did not expect big events to come in tubes. It was as if someone was forcing this to happen.

Unfortunately, he was not thinking about that at the moment.

(I suspect I have been leading for too long. I must find an heir soon.)

But who?

According to common knowledge, a witch inherits power from her parents. That is true, but it does not apply to the magician of the sacred element. In fact every witch of the sacred element was born from an ordinary person and they were always female.

This was what made his existence as a male sacred element magician so special.

And this reason also makes him unable to choose a lover (consort) to make offspring.

"...well.. But it's not as bad as it looks."

While looking at the sky, he smiled and gulped down a luxurious wine.

That's when the figure came.

"Riana, why haven't you slept?"

"Dad, there's something I want to talk about."

Seeing Riana's pouting and displeased expression, Sei knew very well what Riana wanted to talk about.

"Are you too happy with my decision that you can't sleep?"

"W-wha.. Moos.. That's not. What I'm talking about is why did you do that shameful thing? Don't you care about Laila's feelings?"

Apparently so. Sei understood because he knew the relationship between Riana and Laila.

"Haha.. I don't think it's a big deal. Besides, is Laila really against my decision? If so, he would have protested when I announced it."

"...huh?"

If you remember, Laila protested to Kuro, not to Sei. In addition, he was also not really against their engagement, he just ascertained whether Kuro received it or not.

"Riana, as a Queen chosen by King, Laila knows very well that many people love Kuro. Since she was also a female, then she could only let Kuro decide. But he is also a person who would be jealous if the person he loves glances at another girl. It is normal and human. You should be able to follow Laila. He was always honest with the feelings he felt, because that was what made him so special in Kuro's eyes. If you want Kuro to take a glance at you, the first thing you do is be honest with yourself."

"....Wh-who wants to look at Kuro? Besides I don't mem-"

"If it's true, then you won't make such an expression, Riana. I told you to be honest with how you feel, otherwise you'll never be able to move forward. Besides, I have a lot of reasons why I want you to marry him."

"...is this because he's King? The one chosen by the world?"

"No. It's just my selfish desire. In short, I want to see a grandson soon."

"Who-"

Riana's face flushed. Anyone could guess what Riana was thinking right now.

"Riana, you know, a holy witch will never give birth to a holy witch. They even give birth to ordinary people."

"I know that. What does this have to do with Kuro?"

"Only by marrying King will you be able to give birth to a holy witch. This is one of the reasons why King is so special. Every time they get married, their child will surely inherit the power of their mother. Even for the holy witch. I'm a real example of that."

"..."

"Then for some other reason, I just want you to be happy. And this is also my way of returning the favor of the one who gave birth to me."

After hearing Sei's last reason, Riana couldn't say anything more.

However, he knew it had everything to do with him.

A man who has the magic name Michael. The strongest angel who destroyed the capital.

Yep. Although she still had no recollection of her past, Riana was the same as Laila. In her previous life, she was the one who was referred to as the Holy Maiden and the mother of Sei Yamato.

And as for who Sei's father is, that's something that's been answered.