Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Parents Love

"Kurou... You are..."

"Sorry.."

Only an apology could come out of Kuro's mouth, but to Charlmilia it was something he could not accept.

I don't know why he smiled. The sadness that initially appeared when hearing Kuro's words about him disappeared was replaced by another. A negative emotion called disappointment.

"...No. gabe. You don't have to apologize. I'm the one who should apologize. I know you're happy with Laila, but I just want to ruin your happiness. Honestly, I realized that I was a lady."

"Charlia. You're not..."

"Kurou."

Charlmilia didn't let Kuro talk any further.

"I know you only love Laila, but you're really mean. It is true that I will be disappointed and saddened after hearing your rejection, but do you think I am the cheap woman you can get by giving a false hope?"

"T-No. I just ing-"

"Kuro, you're cruel. You gave me a chance to hope, but at the same time you covered it up with a cruel lie. Why did you say you were going to disappear from this world?"

Although angry, the tone that came out of Charlmilia showed that she was sad.

"Sorry..."

"Why are you just apologizing? The Kuro I know won't apologize this easily. Moreover, he was not a person who would give up on fate. He will fight it until fate turns in a better direction."

"..."

"But right now I know, Kuro who is in front of me has given up on fate. No, from the beginning you've given up on your own destiny. Kuro, where have you been that I've known all along? The Kuro that I love is no more."

Kuro was only speechless with a complicated face. He clenched his hands tightly without trying to refute or deny.

He understood what Charlmilia was trying to say, but-

"Kuro, sorry. You're not the Kuro I love. That's why I think I'm wrong for expressing love to someone different."

Charlmilia looked down saluting.

"I'm sorry again. I'm glad we could have a good time together even if it was only a short time. But I promise you, as long as the Kuro I love doesn't come back, I won't declare my love or try to take your heart. See you later, Kuro. Please give my regards to Laila, Riku and Lic."

Without saying more, Charlmilia left behind Kuro who was speechless.

"..."

When he saw Charlmilia leaving and was no longer seen behind the door, Kuro realized that everything Charlmilia said was true.

He's not the old self. Someone who defies destiny.

(Despite that, sometimes there is an unchangeable destiny)

Destiny is like a thread that has a beginning and an end. Whether the thread will be tangled or connected to another thread or even severed in the middle of the road, the thread of destiny has only one end.

Kuro's fate is nearing its end. He understood it and did not try to change it again.

(Maybe this time I will really be able to rest, but.).

While recalling his fate as King, he also remembered Laila and her two children.

He knows he doesn't have much time left. Whether it's 10 years or even less, knowing that he will die and leave his loved ones makes Kuro realize he does not want to die quickly.

(Is my choice right?)

As he looked at the star-filled sky, he asked a person who might know the answer.

(If you were by my side, I wouldn't be confused like this. I want to catch up with you, but I don't want to leave them either)

A beautiful memory flashed in Kuro's memory. The memory can be said to be the most beautiful memory that gives strength so that he is not swallowed by darkness completely.

But those happy memories are also a deadly poison.

(Given yourself, I'm sure you'd say 'do what you think is right', but ..)

"I can't tell right now what's right and what's wrong. Besides it's too late to choose both."

In his memory, someone's face flashed.

One who had been in Laila's current position.

A person called first love.

....and the first regret.

♦♦♦

After leaving Kuro, Charlmilia's tears once again dripped as it was already unstoppable. No, this time it was more.

He quickly ran downstairs and immediately moved away to hide his sadness.

He knew Kuro wasn't lying, which is why he understood the one he loved didn't have much time. And that means he can't be second or even third.

It's so sad.

He knew he was going to die and disappear like he never was. It's worse than death itself.

(But why do you seem to accept that, Kuro..?)

Kuro probably thought this would make Laila not sad, but Charlmilia knew what she was thinking was wrong.

Kuro must know the power of love. That's why even though Kuro disappeared or as if he never existed, Laila will never forget it. Laila is a special person.

The problem now is how to save Kuro. How do I stop Kuro from disappearing?

(No. If you think about it, I don't know anything about King)

She also still has no idea what Queen really is and the truth behind the Queen title she received.

(When making a contract, Lapis also never told me to do anything specific. He even just told me to do whatever was in my heart until 'it' arrived. Hm.. What mean?)

At the moment he is sad, but he realizes that continuing to grieve will not make Kuro safe.

He stopped his crying and immediately thought of the step he had to take.

(Wait first. Before that, could it be that I should tell Laila about this matter?)

Charlmilia shook her head in denial of the idea. He subconsciously told Laila that he might get help right away, but is that the best?

She doesn't know whether Laila knows it or not. Even if you think about it, the chances of Laila not knowing are zero.

Or even the opposite?

But if you know Laila should have acted.

(I have to ask to be sure. The problem is what Laila does after knowing this?)

In the end he was troubled by the decision to tell Laila or not.

But in this kind of situation, telling Laila would probably mess with their family's happiness.

"Damn!!"

Once again he was angry at Kuro.

(He realized I couldn't tell anyone, which is why he didn't hesitate to tell his secret)

In the end, he had to do it alone.

But he doesn't know where to start.

He racked his brain trying to figure out how and what he should do.

But he couldn't find it because his concentration was muddled by the sadness he felt.

(Can't. I didn't find anything. In addition, evidence of King's whereabouts will disappear once their roles are completed. There may be someone waiting for you.).

If it disappeared completely, what about the rumors and history?

He remembered that the proof of a King was a white sword and Authority, if he looked at history, wouldn't the one who had the mark be Demon King Shiroyasha?

Shiroyasha is a King?

"..."

When he realized that, many mysteries began to connect into one truth. He now understood why Kuro was called the heir of the Demon King, but what if Kuro was called like that because he was the King?

What if that rumor, that history only covered up the truth of a King?

The more you think about it, the more truth unfolds.

But at the same time it raises other questions.

"What distinguishes Shiroyasha and the present King?"

If he was the same as the current King, there should be no evidence Shiroyasha existed in this world, but reality says otherwise.

Shiroyasha is an evil figure in history.

"It looks like I'm still missing a piece of missing pieces. But if Shiroyasha exists, it means there are things that make her that way. No, it's more appropriate if anyone still remembers about him. But who?"

When talking about Light War, then what immediately comes to mind is the story of the heroism of Mary who led an army to defeat Shiroyasha. But is that all?

In addition to the story of heroism, the story also tells about cooperation between various groups and united regardless of their origin and differences. Then the story also tells the beginning of the creation of the Houou empire. If you look at that, the story of Shiroyasha is nothing more than an evil character, but-

(Many think that if Shiroyasha never appears, then the world has been destroyed by war. Shiroyasha is both a bad and good character)

But it doesn't matter. What Charlmilia was thinking about right now was searching for the missing piece between the story and her current problem.

"Shiroyasha and Maria. King and Queen. King and True Queen... Queen..?"

She remembered Lapis once mentioned that Mary was the former True Queen, then wasn't Mary the same as she is today?

(If my guess is correct, the one who remembers it is Queen. Understandably, in general they are almost the same)

Charlmilia was happy to find a clue. But he also found another problem.

(If so, I should ask the Queen or at least the former Queen. Who am I ta-ah.).

At that moment he immediately wanted to slap himself for not realizing his mistake.

"Electra."

All this time he's been with people who might know the truth. Why is the truth so close, but he doesn't know it?

When he found out what he had to do, he came under the tower.

When he came out he was already greeted by the Holy Knight. As he expected, they were all watching him from afar.

"Is the train ready? I want to go home."

"We'll call the carriage for you immediately, Princess."

The Holy Knight's reply pleased him. Before long a special carriage for the imperial members had come.

Charlmilia unhesitatingly entered and ordered to return home immediately.

(I have to contact Electra immediately. I don't know if he's going to tell you a story or not, but if I explain Kuro's situation, I'm sure he'll cooperate)

"Ah.before that I must prepare for the process of my appointment as princess... I don't think I'm gonna have a hm?"

It was then that he came to his senses that the path seen in the window was different from the one he remembered.

"Why don't we take the road that leads to the palace?"

There was a magic that allowed Charlmilia to communicate with the coachman, but the coachman did not answer and continued to speed. Normally it is impossible to do because it is considered presumptuous.

"!?"

He immediately realized in a big problem.

He activated body-strengthening magic and tried to get himself out of the carriage, but when he hit the door, his attack was unsuccessful and it hurt.

"...what happened?"

He knew that it hurt not because the door was too strong, but the magic suddenly disappeared.

"My magic disappeared?"

Upon realizing what was happening, he saw a kind of red smoke coming out from the narrow gap of the carriage.

"..uh?"

He immediately felt dizzy and limp as if all his energy was going away from his body.

Not long after, his consciousness disappeared and was swallowed by the darkness.

♦♦♦

Not knowing when time had passed, Charlmilia opened her eyes. He still felt dizzy and limp, but after a while, he was fully conscious and could see clearly.

What was seen before his eyes was a building that was left behind and old. You could say the building will soon be demolished.

"..why can I be in si-!?"

But as he was marrying that, he was aware of his current position.

"Why and how did this happen?"

His hands were tied to the wall by hanging like prison prisoners. His hand was injured, but he didn't care about it.

"Oh. You're waking up faster than I thought. Tch. Never mind, it's just getting fun."

A man came in with a disgusting smile. In addition to his ugly and unkempt appearance, he also looks like a person who has not slept for days.

From his appearance, it was predictable that he was the person behind all this.

"Who are you and what do you want? You know what your deeds mean pa-"

"Shut up!"

"Don't!!"

A whip about him. His clothes immediately torn and showed the covered part.

Although her clothes were made of materials to relieve magic pressure, it did not have the power to withstand magic. That's why the whip could hit his body.

"You seem pretty smart about your current situation. Don't make me angry until I have to make you shut up forcibly. Yeah, but it's not a problem!"

Once again the man whipped Charlmilia. He wanted to scream, but he held back. He understood that doing so would make the man even happier.

"Hoho. I want to know how long you can hold it.."

The man approached and gripped Charlmilia's chin. His face approached and showed a look full of emotion and resentment.

"At least I have to hold myself back until the main guest arrives."

"!?"

The man released Charlmilia and removed the whip that was his Magic Arm.

After that he leaned against the wall while smoking.

Looking at the man's movements and words, Charlmilia understood that he was now becoming some kind of bait to lure someone.

"Say who ordered all this?"

"....you don't have to ask much. I don't care about their business, what I'm dealing with right now is how to kill him with my own hands. And of course before that I should make her feel what it's like to lose someone precious to her."

"..."

The man was undoubtedly a person who fell into a grudge.

Charlmilia was involved with the most troublesome person in the world.

"Well, you'll soon understand, after all you're the main character in this matter."

"!?"

Charlmilia was getting a bad feeling. But as if not concerned with Charlmilia any more, the man took his foot off.

After the man went unseen, Charlmilia pondered again to think about what she should do. But the most important thing about it was the current condition of his body.

(I still can't use magic. Maybe because of the gas I was breathing)

With this he realized free rebellion. It was then that he looked out of the broken window.

The dark conditions and without crowds make him sure he is currently in a building that is quite far away in the city center. The problem is what the real purpose of the man is.

He understands men will take revenge, but how and on whom is still unclear.

As he was perplexed by the question, he heard footsteps approaching. His eyes widened because he did not know who was coming.

A blonde man with blue eyes. His body was burly and had great magic energy.

"Dad..why are you here?"

Yep. That man was Charlmilia's father, Magil Ven Cellvain.

When he saw his daughter, Magil was immediately alarmed and approached Charlmilia. He just tried to break the chains that bound his body.

"Does it take a reason for a father to save his own daughter?"

"!?"

Charlmilia had no choice but to be surprised. The tone of speech and attitude Magil showed was very different from the figure he had known all along.

He even had time to think the figure in front of him was fake, but maybe because of the bond of father and son, he knew that the figure in front of him was his father.

"You are free now. Let's get out of here fast. I'm sure we'll be troubled if the enemy gets more and more."

Drowning, Magil immediately tried to hold Charlmilia on his shoulders. But at the moment there is a disturbance to Charlmilia.

"Wait, dad. How did you know I was here?"

"That's not important."

"My answer!!"

Magil surrenders.

"I received a message from someone who said you were in danger. You seem to have been kidnapped by an anti-government organization. Take it easy, the Knight will soon arrive at this place and take care of them."

"....!?"

Upon hearing that, Charlmilia instantly turned deathly pale.

Now he understands everything. The target of the man's revenge is

"Dad.."

Before it was finished, a grenade landed under Magil's feet. Not just one, but two.

The magil instantly activated defense magic, but after exploding, what was seen was red smoke.

"It's..."

Magil's guess is exact. It was the same gas used to capture Charlmilia.

The power disappeared from Magil's body, then he fell down from suffocation.

"Hoo.. is stronger than I thought.."

The man reappeared with a satisfied face full of ecstasy.

"Have not seen you in a long time, General Magil."

"You..."

The man took a firearm from his pocket and shot Magil in the leg.

"Gaaah!"

"Dad!!"

Charlmilia panicked at the situation she had never imagined. The strong and proud father, now looks like a helpless man.

The man suddenly pulled Charlmilia's hair and threw her away.

His body hit the floor hard and made his body scuff at various places. Unfortunately, right now he doesn't care about that.

Once again the sound of gunfire rang out and the bullet pierced through Magil's body. His hands, feet, shoulders, and even stomach were pierced by bullets so blood dripped like a river.

"The pain you feel is still not comparable to what I feel. Don't think I'll just do it this far. I'll make you understand what it's like to lose your daughter."

"...Will-glue... Stop that.."

The man did not touch Magil and approached Charlmilia. He raised the Magic Arm in the form of a whip and directly whipped Charlmilia many times.

The echoing cry of Charlmilia who could not endure the pain. His clothes were now destroyed to make his body parts clearly visible.

"Willie!!!!"

Although his body was heavily injured, Magil could not stand by to see his daughter hurt. He got up and immediately tried to beat Willem, but Willem easily kicked Magil into a hard fall.

"Please wait a minute, honorable General Magil. I'm not done yet. Hm.."

A smile suddenly appeared on Willem's lips.

"Oh right.Tomorrow she will be the princess. General Magil, isn't this great? Once again you've made it.."

"Willem's... If you dare touch her, I will..."

But Willem smiled even more. He really enjoyed Magil's expression.

"really. Rather than me killing your daughter, I think it's too easy. What if I make it more interesting. You nobles have always kept your chastity... What happens if he loses it?"

"LIVEDYEMMMM!!!!"

Furious, Magil once again got up and attacked Willem. Whatever happens, he can't let that happen to his daughter.

If Charlmilia lost her chastity, it would be worse than death itself. He can't make Charlmilia feel that way.

But with his whip Willem bound Magil's body.

Magil once again fell down and could do nothing.

Seeing that Willem smiled in satisfaction. He grabbed Charlmilia's hair and showed it right in front of Magil.

Then at that moment he tore off the remaining part of Charlmilia's clothes. No one can prevent that from happening.

Tears flowed from Charlmilia. He was saddened by what happened to him, but he was more sad about what happened to his father.

The old man she had hated all this time for their treatment of her was now injured and doing anything for her sake.

He understood all this time that he had misunderstood them. If he could he wanted to apologize immediately, but what could he do at this moment?

With tears trickling down, he called out to the only person who crossed his mind.

"Kurou... Help me..!"

"It's too late for that. Do you think I'm not on guard with-"

Before he finished finishing his words, the man stopped when he saw the figure of a white-haired young man suddenly appear with a katana sword that had been unsheathed.

When he saw the white-colored gaze of his eyes, the man realized that he was currently facing the death god.

But before that, he had already lost his head.

"Charlia, sorry I'm late."

♦♦♦

After that, the Holy Knights arrived with changing clothes and medicine. And do not forget the witch who has healing magic abilities.

Severely injured, Magil had to be taken to hospital and underwent surgical removal of the bullets in his body.

The bullet Willem used was an anticrystal bullet, which is why as long as it had not been taken, he would have a hard time recovering.

"Is it all right don't you go back to the palace soon?"

Unlike Magil, Charlmilia can be recovered quickly. It's just that he still can't use magic.

The red gas he inhaled was a modified anticrystal. No wonder the magic energy in his body became unstable. Thank goodness it didn't take long for her to use magic again.

"Yes. Any minute. Before that I should thank you. If you're late, maybe I'll kill myself if it hits me."

Rape cases are not uncommon, only if an important person like Charlmilia becomes his victim, it will only make his entire family ashamed. Besides that she would be the princess, she would also put the imperial family to shame. No wonder he chose to die.

"Charlia, don't talk about death easily. Life is not something that a game can make."

"Then what about you? You're the one who accepts the fate of death, aren't you playing with death?"

Kuro did not answer and smiled.

"If it's time, I'm sure you'll find out. Until then, I think you should do something more important. After all, there are no parents who do not love their children."

Aware of what Kuro meant, Charlmilia smiled.

"Yes you're right. But let me ask you one thing. Kuro, do you want to disappear and leave Laila and your two children?"

"The answer is certainly not. Didn't I tell you?"

Once again Charlmilia smiled.

He finally knew what his purpose in life was. But before that, he had to take care of something no less important.

The relationship between him and his parents.

♦♦♦

The next morning, the Charlmilia appointment ceremony had been prepared since the morning. Despite the grand ceremony, the rapture ceremony was carried out in the main hall of the palace. Only important people and generals could see the rapture ceremony in person. As for the general public, the rapture ceremony will be broadcast live throughout the country.

But before the event began, Charlmilia went to a military hospital devoted to taking care of important dignitaries. This is where he went to see his father who was still seriously injured. Thankfully, the bullet recovery operation was a success and awaits recovery.

"Dad..."

"I'm sorry, because of me you're going through something bad."

A proud man known as an ambitious man now lies helpless. As powerful as Magil is, this is proof that he is human.

A man who does anything for the one he loves.

"No dad. It's all my fault because I'm not more careful."

Charlmilia's usual train was replaced with a fake one. Since the appearance was very similar, then no one immediately noticed it.

But that's not the only problem in this case. The case this time also made the face of the Holy Knight slapped hard. Their job was to look after the imperial members, but they could not prevent that from happening to Charlmilia.

Because of this matter, Sei would remodel the Holy Knight so that similar events would not occur in the future.

"...no. If I can prevent Willem's tragedy, he won't do this to you."

The reason why Willem took revenge on Magil was the long aftermath of a problem that occurred several years ago.

Back then, the Magil and Knight guarding the city were chasing after an S-level fugitive. Because the enemy is very dangerous, a careful plan is made so that he can not escape.

Unfortunately, due to incorrectly estimating the enemy's strength, the person managed to escape.

The fugitive couldn't run far, but he ran into the crowd and took a little girl hostage.

That little girl is Willem's daughter.

"Because of us, Willem's daughter died because the son of a bitch committed suicide. It was the most painful case of my life."

Magil looked down with a gloomy face. The guilt he felt was growing because Willem was now dead because of him.

"Despite that, I hope you don't stop fighting. We can't change the past, but we can fix the mistakes of the future."

"..."

Magil could not say a word because he did not expect Charlmilia to say such a thing. He realized Charlmilia had grown up without him noticing.

"Sorry Dad, it seems like it's time."

Magil looked at the clock. The rapture ceremony will soon begin.

"....You can't be late."

Charlmilia stood up and started to leave, but she stopped before coming out.

"Dad... What do you think about what I'm doing?"

Being the emperor's family meant cutting ties with the Magil family. That made Charlmilia doubtful as to what she chose.

"As a parent I can only support you."

"..!?"

"You are an adult and have the right to decide the path you take for your future. Besides we know, by being a princess, you will be able to have a better future. There is nothing happier for parents than to see their sons and daughters grow up to be proud. Even if you cut off our relationship, but let me still call you my daughter. That's all I'm asking for."

"....so."

Without a word, Charlmilia left the Magil's room.

Upon exiting he was greeted by a Holy Knight escorting him. That was when she suddenly shed tears.

"Princess Charlmilia?"

"It's not what. It's just a small matter."

Charlmilia was crying not out of sadness, but happiness. He now finally understood what his parents were doing for the sake of his future.

He was instructed to study hard in order to have enough knowledge to deal with problems. He was ordered to train because both his parents knew they couldn't protect him at all times.

Although hard, but all of it is done because they love him.

(I'm happy to be your daughter. That is why it is now my turn to reach the path I chose and make you proud to have given birth to me into the world)

The ceremony of the appointment of the princess went well without any hindrance. In addition to the festive ceremony, another interesting thing is that the princess who was present looked like an angel who came down from heaven. This adds to the ceremony.

The public cheered the crowd for being happy and happy to welcome Charlmilia as the new princess.

The rapture party was held for a whole day throughout the capital. Although this is not the first time, it is a new history that will be written in history books that will be read by future generations.