Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Regret and Choice's

"So you asked me because Electra told you?"

Charlmilia nodded, while Fila made an expression of disbelief.

"It's certainly not the reason why I'm asking you. As a magician you may be the only one who has power on par with us. But most importantly you have the same feelings as me. The feeling of wanting to be loved by Kuro"

"..."

Fila didn't reply. Either way it is reality.

"I want to save Kuro, but I can't do it alone. I currently have a feeling that Kuro could disappear at any time."

He has no proof, but he can see it. At the moment Kuro is like a main character who has got everything. A good wife, a child who has a bright future, money that will not run out and various kinds of things that make Kuro is said to be a person who does not need anything else.

If you see all that, then no wonder if Kuro would willingly disappear. In addition, if you see the story of Electra about the time of Ao's departure, then Kuro will really disappear if he has no more burden in this world.

He had no idea how much more burden Kuro had, but what if that burden was only one left?

The only thing that came to the question was the burden of his promise with Electra. The last mission.

Mission to win the Battle War.

"...I understand how you feel. But I'm sure Kuro won't just disappear. He is happy with Laila."

"..."

"I want to be loved by Kuro, but why should I disturb their happiness? If you really love her, then you have to let her go along with others. You know, love doesn't have to have..."

Charlmilia was surprised that she did not expect Fila to resign and chose to let them both be happy. That's absolutely true. Fila didn't think that wrong. It is the best ending for every human being.

But Charlmilia also realized that it was her fault for not telling Fila in detail.

At first he thought it was still too soon to tell Fila the truth about Kuro, but Charlmilia had no choice.

"I know that. Ta-but.. do you understand what I mean by disappearing?"

"..."

"A Queen could break the contract and return to a normal life, but a King they would return to nothingness. They disappeared without a trace, a corpse, or even a memory of them. Can you accept that?"

"..."

Fila did not answer and immediately bit her lower lip. He had no idea what Kuro's disappearance would mean that far.

Fila even wanted to say that Charlmilia was too much of a joke, but an expression full of pain and regret immediately made Fila realize that Charlmilia was not lying at all.

"Philippines... This is all I'm saying. I'll wait for your answer. I hope you decide the best."

Feeling what was said was enough, Charlmilia got up and went outside the shop followed by her two bodyguards.

Meanwhile, after Charlmilia's departure, Fila continued to remain silent at the thought of what Charlmilia had just said.

He understands that Kuro is about to disappear, but he doesn't think the meaning of disappearing for Kuro is to disappear without a trace. It is worse and worse than death itself.

Knowing that, Charlmilia is now trying to stop him, no, it is more appropriate to try to save Kuro.

By ourselves.

"...Kuro."

He still did not understand what King and Queen really meant. For him it's not too complicated, but he knows there's a big secret behind it all.

While thinking about that, Irho came closer.

"Please.."

"Dad... Did you hear everything Charlmilia said?"

Irho did not agree, but Fila knew very well Irho's ability. That's why even if there was barrier magic, then Irho would still be able to hear it.

"So this is about Queen and King..."

"Dad!!"

Fila was surprised. However, he did not expect that his father would start the topic.

Irho sighed and sat not far from Fila.

"Silent. I know you'd love to know, but I can't tell you the answer you want."

Irho stared at the photo displayed in the corner of the room. It was a picture of his family.

Besides Fila and Irho, there was a beautiful woman with the same hair as Fila. Yeah, it's his mother.

"Maybe it's called fate, but I have to tell you the truth about Flair, your mother."

"!?"

Irho's gaze was filled with sadness, but also regret.

"..as you know, your mother can be said to be a genius. Even he's better than me at magic control. It was with her strength that she could become the Queen candidate of the Dragon King Noir. Unfortunately, she rejected the offer and chose to become an ordinary witch. But despite his refusal, Noir gives evidence, or a sign that Flair is a special person in Noir's eyes. Proof it was the ring your mother gave you."

Fila immediately held a necklace decorated with a Dragonblood Gear ring. The ring was not only a relic of her mother, but also a proof of her mother's affection to protect Fila from harm.

Irho then continued. He knew maybe this would remind Fila of a bad event, but she would still do it.

"That's all I know about Queen. As for King, I have absolutely no leads. Maybe because I forgot about it. It's just that I often see your mother daydreaming while staring at the blue sky. He often said that the blue sky reminded him of a precious person who had now disappeared. And it's your mother's regret for the rest of her life for not being able to do anything."

"Mother said that?"

"...Yep. But the regret slowly disappeared and he never mentioned it again. He even forgot his habit of looking at the blue sky. That's when I realized that it had all disappeared from him."

"..."

Disappeared without a trace and as if it never existed. In other words the existence that existed would slowly disappear into oblivion by time.

"But I don't think it's as bad as it looks. After that your mother stepped forward and you were born. There is nothing happier for me than those memories."

"Then.if what Charlmilia said was true, wouldn't I also forget about Kuro?"

If Kuro disappears, it means that he will lose his love for Kuro. And that means he can move forward. It was better than expecting the love Kuro would never get.

But is that the best way?

"So, that hasn't happened yet. So I can't answer that. The only thing I can say is that you have to follow your heart. Lips can lie, but the heart always tells the truth. If you follow your heart, I'm sure you'll find true happiness."

"Dad.."

"In addition, I understand why Charlmilia has come this far for the sake of one who does not necessarily love her. However, giving up before trying is nothing more than a cowardly act. Especially if you have the power to do so, why be quiet? The saddest regret is having the strength but not saving anyone."

"..."

"Ah. sorry. I got too carried away. I'll get back to my job."

Then Irho returned to the hot metal forging spot. Before leaving Irho showed a complicated face like remembering a bad thing.

For Fila, what Irho said was a feeling of guilt that had haunted him for not being able to save Flair, his wife.

It was then that Fila recalled the tragedy that took away all her happiness and her family. The memories are so painful and piercing. He wants to forget it.

(Mother, what should I do?)

But if it forgets bad memories, doesn't it also forget good memories?

On that day, Fila had not been able to decide.

♦♦♦

Two days later, Fila's store arrived a customer. This is no ordinary customer.

Due to the coincidence of being in front, Fila immediately greeted him.

"Kuro, welcome."

"Have not seen Fila in a long time. Looks like you're okay."

"so. But you're really different from that white hair. Besides that..."

"Are you questioning my right eye?"

Unlike before, Kuro's hair is now completely silver white. But the most prominent is his right eye which is white, while the left is black.

Fila nodded.

"Ah.. will usually return to normal, but I think they will remain like this now. Because there's no problem, so I just let it go."

"so. I'm glad to hear it."

Kuro's different appearance does surprise Fila, but she feels that it makes Kuro even more handsome and cool.

His heart was pounding because it was too happy.

"Then what is your purpose for taking your sword?"

"Eh? Could it be finished?"

Naturally Kuro was surprised. His order sword required a special technique so it took a long time to make it. Although Irho or Fila was a reliable blacksmith, he knew it would take longer to complete.

"so. I'll get it for a second."

Fila then took out the sword that was in the corner of the room. A black-coated katana.

"Please. I don't know if it's enough to satisfy you, but I'm making it the best I can."

Kuro accepts it and unhesitatingly pulls from the scabbard. It was at that moment that the black sword that reflected the light like a mirror showed its figure.

No need for the eyes of an expert, with one look Kuro could immediately know the power and ability of the sword in his hand even though it was made quickly.

But that doesn't mean making the sword fit in Kuro's hand.

"I'll probably break it again, doesn't matter?"

"Anyway.."

Fila just smiled wryly. He knew what Kuro would do next

Then Kuro flowed Ki energy on that black sword. A white aura instantly enveloped him. The aura grew bigger and bigger and formed a strong wind.

(Learnest. Is this Kuro's true strength?)

Fila didn't really understand about Ki, but she could feel the intense and immense pressure from the energy Kuro was expending. Such a huge energy was even about the same as the mana possessed by a Master ranked mage.

"Oh... Looks like this kid is pretty strong. What if I'm more serious."

Kuro smiled and added to Ki's channeled energy. The energy that enveloped the sword began to form a huge storm that blew anything away, but Kuro did not stop. He added it and continued to add to it.

Then after flying all the weapons in the store, Ki's energy storm began to weaken, but that didn't mean it disappeared. What happened was the opposite of that.

A great energy began to solidify and take on a form. Smaller, smaller and thinner. Then after time passed, the energy fused with the black sword and formed a kind of thin aura on the sword. But that's not all that's happening. A line of patterns began to appear extending along the blade of the sword. The usual black sword had now turned into a beautiful and charming sword.

"It's better than I thought. Fila, you do understand what I want."

"..."

Kuro smiled with satisfaction, but Fila was dumbfounded.

"Fila?"

"Uh. sorry. I'm just amazed by what just happened."

The phenomenon of sword changes occurring before his eyes had never been seen before. No, even if it might happen?

As if understanding what Fila was thinking, Kuro smiled wryly.

"The wise man will be able to choose a good weapon for himself, but a wise weapon will choose to be destroyed rather than used by the wrong hand."

"Kuros?"

"That's just a word I heard from my acquaintance. Forget about him, the most important thing is that I am very satisfied with this sword. Well although not as powerful as Lic, but with this I can use another weapon. Hm.. Fila, is something wrong?"

A terrible aura suddenly appeared in Fila.

(May I say something wrong?)

"It's nothing."

"I've guessed you're angry."

It was at that moment that a huge sound of footsteps came approaching from the back room.

"Fila, what happened just now?"

Irho appeared with a panicked face. And I don't know why his hand was pitch black as if he had experienced something.

Then his eyes met Kuro's. At the same time he was shocked because his entire shop was as messy as a storm.

"Bo-Bocah rancid. What are you doing with my shop?"

"...hh..."

I don't know why he was always unlucky when he met Irho.

♦♦♦

After a few bumps on Kuro's head, the shop finally returned to how it was after everything worked hard to tidy it up.

No. gabe. Technically only Kuro. For Fila and Irho just look.

"Sliced.."

"Thank you very much. Please have your tea."

Fila gave her the cup of tea she prepared when Kuro was in order.

The fragrant aroma immediately smelled in Kuro's nose. His tiredness and thirst made him impatient to drink it. If there was no Irho looking at her with a murderous lust, perhaps it would be even more perfect.

"It's refreshing."

"I'm glad to hear it."

"By the way, how much should I pay for this kid?"

"Er..."

"100 billion Yold."

Irho cut and gave a bomb.

"Seriously?"

Kuro showed a look of disbelief. Naturally, the huge amount of money was simply incomparable to that sword.

"Dad.. Isn't it that expensive?"

Looking at the materials, time and workmanship, the price of the black sword did not even reach a fifth. Irho gave such a big price as if he wanted to blackmail Kuro.

"It's expensive because it's the first sword you make with your own hands. How, you'd agree with me, you rancid boy?"

Irho smiled broadly with great cunning. Maybe because it was the first sword made by his beloved daughter, then he would not give it easily even if it was a sword of order.

"I agree with that."

Kuro smiled. While Fila's face immediately flushed red because she was happy to be praised.

"I don't really care about the price, but isn't it too cheap?"

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

Irho and Fila were surprised by the compact. It was as if they heard something impossible.

"I mean, this is a sword that almost matches Lic. I'm sure no other sword is stronger. 100 billion Yold is too cheap for this kind of sword."

"...ahaha.. "

Suddenly Irho laughed out loud.

"Ahahahaha. interesting. Then you can pay 100 billion Yold. I didn't think anyone would understand Fila's abilities."

"Don't underestimate me. Why do you think I ordered him, not you?

"..."

"..."

Silence happened for a moment. But then the two laughed and patted each other on the shoulder.

"Not bad, you rancid boy."

"You too, old man."

For the first time, the two found the same thing.

This is quite surprising considering they are always hostile when meeting.

For Fila...

(Jeez.)

He could only sigh deeply.

A moment later, the door of the store opened, a sign of the arrival of a customer. But the customer does not seem to want to buy something, but is looking for someone.

"Kuro, why are you so long? Do you know what I'm going through?"

Laila came with an irritated face. He's not alone. In his carriage a one-year-old boy moved and tried to get down. While beside him, Lic looked interested in the objects in the shop and looked at them with a curious look.

In short, Laila is right now like a mother who is troubled because of two children. It was the exact opposite of her face that was still so beautiful.

"Ah. sorry. I forgot."

Kuro quickly approached Laila and took Riku. Just like when he was with Laila, Riku was eager to get down to explore.

"Riku!"

Riku. But she cried out loud.

"Moohu.. Oh!! I can't believe you made Riku cry again."

"Hey, I'm not wrong, am I?"

In the end Riku returned to Laila's arms. And she immediately stopped crying.

"I wonder if he hates me?"

"You're just insensitive."

Riku laughed along to add a defense.

Kuro could only sigh deeply because it could not be from his wife and child. Then he glanced at Lic who was already in the corner of the room to take a look.

"Lic's. Don't try and be careful."

"I understand, Papa."

Maybe because Lic was a spirit possessing a sword, then he was interested in the weapons that were there. Of course that doesn't mean he's okay around guns.

Laila reined in all Lic's power. This made him no more than an ordinary child. Of course if in an emergency Lic could ask Laila to give up some of her power.

Kuro refocused on Irho and Fila who still did not seem to understand what they had just seen. But the point is that the number of Kuro's children is growing.

"Ahaha.I can give you an explanation."

Then, Kuro and Laila explained what happened in the capital. About the training and of course the fight was quite incredible. The two told her because Irho was involved in the fight, so she must know what happened.

Irho was not too surprised by what the two told him. He knew when it came to the Dragon King, anything could have happened.

As for Fila, because she did not see the incident directly or experience it directly, she could not comment much. It's just that he understands that Kuro and Laila have gone through an adventure no human has ever gone through.

"But I'm still surprised that you have a child. Again."

"Well, I get your point. I was also very surprised." Answer Kuro. "But I also didn't expect Riku to be familiar with you. He doesn't usually get along with other people."

Riku was currently on Fila's lap. More precisely playing with Fila's chest swinging like a ball.

"He's just as perverted as you are, Kuro."

Laila immediately gave a spicy comment even though it was on her own child.

"Don't worry, I'm sure you remain number one in Riku's heart. Just like me."

"As usual you always seduce. But thank you."

Both of them entered their own world.

Fila and Irho could only sigh smallly. Both are common to them.

"Please.."

"Just calm down, Dad. I'm fine."

Though smiling, but not in his heart.

As a parent who had been in love, Irho understood what Fila experienced. It's just that he doesn't know if Fila's pain is bigger or smaller.

Then time passed and Kuro with his family decided to return after their affairs were over. The goal of just wanting to take the sword turned into a conversation between two warm families.

After Kuro and the others left, Fila immediately fell on the floor. His breath was lowest puffing as if it was hard to breathe.

"Please..."

Irho immediately helped Fila stand up and tried to provide help by giving a glass of water.

The pressure Fila received was greater than Irho had expected.

"...dad..."

Tears flowed from Fila's eyes. He just straight up threw his chest at Irho.

"It's okay. Cry if you want to cry. I know you're heartbroken, but promise not to despair."

Fila did not answer and just nodded. Then she sobbed in Irho's arms.

As a parent Irho could not bear to see his daughter in such a miserable state. But he realized he couldn't blame Kuro or Laila.

While in the capital he understood that the two had indeed been in a serious relationship and even had a son. That was the reason that made him not tell Fila about his fight in the capital.

He didn't know if his decision was wrong or right, just waited until Fila found out.

Pain and heartbreak. Both of these things will still be natural Fila.

Even so, for Irho this is a good thing because with this Fila can step forward to achieve the future.

At least that's what Irho wanted.

But reality says something else.

2 days later, Fila went to Kuryuu Academy to enroll. Although she was one year older than Kuro or Charlmilia, because she did not go to school, Fila remained in first grade.

It was at this time of enlistment that he again met Charlmilia.

"I knew you were coming."

"I changed my mind. At first I thought of letting both of them be happy, but after seeing them, I realized I also wanted to be happy with the person I love. That's why tell me what your plan is. I'm sure you chose me not just because of Electra's advice."

Hearing that, Charlmilia smiled widely. She knew Fila was strong, but she was more than that.

"Alright, but the first thing I tell you is...."

"...."

"Are you ready to be a criminal?"