ICE EMPEROR

GATHERINGS

It's possible that things will change if we move to change them. Something will not happen if we just keep quiet, many people believe in the changes that will happen in the future if we try. I also know that, but what if a predetermined destiny we can not change even though we have fought as hard as possible. Even we have sacrificed everything, but still can not achieve what we want, where we will write that story through the efforts we make. But what if your future has been fulfilled by the ink of a predetermined scenario. hey don't joke, I will never accept a destiny that is not in my favor, he said, I will change it and make it mine. My future is my own, even if it is a god...

“Ah queue is very long, even though I have been standing here since morning.” Muttered Yugi who could only complain seeing the many people who were lined up to register themselves in the royal tournament which will be held five days from now. “Now those nobles, they can register through a special path..for us adventurers can only queue up to enter that tournament. The most preferred were the noble princes of the various kingdoms. Could it be that we are just as a figure only.” muttered Yugi.

[Exposure on the tournament organized by the kingdom of Eartfil. Those who want to take part in the tournament will go through the first test which is a test of which amount. Usually those who qualify are the number of mana above 3000 and it is a standard for the participants who will follow it. Most who escaped were senior adventurers who had a mana count that exceeded the standard in testing. If the mana in the body does not meet the requirements then can not follow the tournament.]

‘From the beginning there were many who died before joining the tournament. It's really a very strict rule, but the more it fails, the fewer my rivals will be. That's good..’ Inner Yugi.

Brucks

A young man accidentally bumped into Yugi who was still standing waiting for the queue. Because he wanted to know the killer Yugi turned his body and saw a young man disemboweled maroon red by wearing a suit without buttons black with a lick of fire that was left open so as to show his body part from the chest to belly that six pack. His pants are white to the ankles and wearing brown shoes. The neck hangs a silver necklace with a dragon emblem that is so unique. Judging from his looks he is quite handsome and definitely liked by the women. Although in Yugi's view he is like a pervert because his clothes are open so that it shows the front of the body. The young man scratched the back of his head while smiling awkwardly.

“Sorry sorry... I was accidentally, I was in a hurry to not see the road. By the way my name is Maruya, a senior adventurer from Vouleftis kingdom, you can call me Maru.” Maruya said with a bright smile on her face.

‘Vouleftis Kingdom.. dia..’ Yugi watched Maruya from top to bottom, his appearance was so simple but inside his body contained incredible strength. ‘She has a strong power in her body.I somehow feel a familiar feeling from her.’ Inner Yugi. “My name is Yugi, a senior adventurer from the kingdom of Aries.”

“It's nice to meet you. wow from the kingdom of Aries apparently. Isn't that very far. I understand, you've come all the way here to win that tournament. If we win a princess of this kingdom is waiting to be married and we can become a member of the kingdom then be appointed as the royal lord of this kingdom. Amazing...” said Maruya with a fiery spirit in his chest. Behind Maruya's body looks a shadow of spirit fire that seems troublesome for Yugi.

“She is the most troublesome type of person.” Yugi murmured that Maruya did not hear because he was still engrossed in his own world. “So you also want to join this tournament?” ask Yugi.

“Yes that's how it is. I just want a mysterious gift that is often talked about. But if I get married to the princess, my life will be assured. Even though I still don't know if I can win or not.” Maruya said with a smile that never escaped her face.

“Let's compete fairly.” Yugi extends his hand as a sign of their friendship.

“I like your style, man. Let's meet at the top.” reply Maruya while shaking Yugi's hand.

‘Looks like he's not a bad guy, from his smile implied sincerity. So did those innocent-looking black eyes.I don't know, but somehow I felt a familiar feeling, and also the desire to fight with him.’ Inner Yugi while returning Maruya's smile with his smile.

Long enough for Yugi to wait for such a long queue, it was finally his turn to do the registration. Yugi stands right in front of a blue crystal ball floating before him. His two eyes stared intently at the crystal ball and concentrated on controlling his energy, he did not want everyone to know his true strength. So Yugi intends to hide his full strength, at least he needs a sufficient amount of mana to be able to pass the test. Yugi's right hand he put on the blue crystal ball and drain the mana slowly and stably. The crystal ball began to shine and a number was written on it, the number steadily increasing from 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, and 3100. When Yugi saw that the number was enough to pass the test he quickly stopped the flow of mana so that the number would not increase. The male jury who saw it began to carefully record it.

“Your name is Yugi right, a senior adventurer?” Ask the jury.

“Ya..” replied Yugi.

“Adventurers from Aries.. the amount of mana is about 3100, you pass.” Jury.

“Thank you.” Yugi breezed away after being declared to pass the first stage test. Then just wait for the instructions to come, as long as he thinks he will do the exercises to hone the new skills he created recently. On his way to a forest near the edge of the mountain he saw a woman with short hair, a pink boat like a cherry blossom, in confusion. He seemed to be looking for someone, because he could not bear to see it that way Yugi took the initiative to help him. “Hey, are you lost?” Ask Yugi to the little boy who is estimated to be in his 10s. ‘It seems that his age is not much different from Vira.’ Inner Yugi.

“A-ammm.. eemm...” the little boy was only able to nod his assent.

Yugi who understands the shy behavior of the little boy can only understand it, anyone will definitely feel afraid if approached by strangers, especially children. They are still too weak to take care of themselves, therefore they must be accompanied by a more mature person. “Whose name?”

The little girl thought a little and glanced a few times at Yugi to make sure that he was not a bad person. “M-maria..” the answer is slow.

“Are you here alone?” yugi asked in a friendly tone.

“Emmm..” Maria nodded slowly and said. “I'm with my brother, but we got separated because of the crowd in town.”

“I'll help you find your sister.” Yugi.

“Really?” mary asked with eyes of hope.

“Em...” nod Yugi with a warm smile on his face.

“...” for a moment Maria felt fascinated by Yugi's sincere smile. This was the first time she felt admiration for anyone other than her brother. Somehow there is a feeling that is so comfortable and safe when near him.

“Come..” Yugi reached out to ask her to look for her brother.

“...” Maria with shame that reached her slowly she began to hold Yugi's hand that felt bigger than her hand.

They also began to walk in the middle of a large crowd of people who passed by. Now Yugi is thinking how to find Maria's sister in the middle of this crowd, after all he does not know who her brother is. It would be difficult to find the person that Maria was looking for.

“What is your brother like?” ask Yugi.

“He was very cool. His face was handsome and also tall. And he is also very great in magic.” Maria replied happily.

“Eh. Hair or something like that.” Yugi said.

“Eemm... red hair and wearing pendant necklace with dragon emblem.” Maria Say.

“Red hair...? a pendant necklace with a dragon emblem? I seem to know people with those traits. Don't-don't.. Whose sister's name is?” ask Yugi again.

“Kak Maru..” Maria replied.

“Maru... ah do-don't Maruya.” Guess Yugi.

“Em..” Maria nodded in condolences to Yugi's words.

“It turns out so... she must be very worried about you right now. Alright will sister search quickly..” said Yugi with a smile on his face. Now he was closing his eyes to feel the flow of mana that belonged to Maruya, plus his sharp smell obtained from the dragon slayer's ability. Aided by instincts as sharp as a dragon, he could see objects more clearly with his eyes already as sharp as a dragon. ‘Where are you..’ inner. “I can smell it, and also the pressure of this energy.. is obvious.” guman Yugi.

“Did Brother Yugi have found brother..?” ask Maria.

“I've found it, come..” Yugi pulls Maria to where Maruya is now.

In the center of the city near the fountain, there was a young red-haired maroon looking for his sister who was separated from him. He kept shouting his sister's name with a bit of uneasiness, afraid that something would happen to his beloved sister.

“Maria... Maria... Where are you?” Shouted Maruya, it seemed like he was already in the fog looking for his sister, if anything happened to him he would not be able to forgive himself.

“Kakak..”.

A voice resuscitated Maruya and instantly searched for the origin of the sound. There the sister he had been looking for earlier was now standing looking at him with tears on both cheeks. Without further ado Maruya immediately ran towards Maria with tears of relief and a happy smile could find her sister.

“Mariaaaa..”

“Kak Maru..”

They hugged each other amidst the many people without any shame. Their togetherness makes some people feel overwhelmed when they see the affection of the sisters who are so big. Similarly, the young man who had just delivered Maria, Yugi saw their togetherness reminded him of Elna who he had considered his own sister, although now his feelings had turned into a feeling of love. Yugi smiled warmly at how much love they had, brothers who loved each other. What a strong brotherhood, the blood between them ties each other. For a moment Yugi was a little jealous to see their togetherness, but on the other hand he was very happy to see them so happy when they met again.

“You anywhere, sister is very worried tau.” Maruya said with a hint of anger.

“I'm sorry sis... hiks hiks...” Maria was only able to say that word with tears constantly falling on both of her cheeks.

“Already already, sorry brother is also wrong. Brother shouldn't have left you alone.” Maruya stroked her sister's head lovingly with an older brother. He hugged Mary so tightly that he did not want to lose her. In the midst of their togetherness, he saw a young man whom he had known some time ago. Upon learning what happened Maruya let go of her embrace and stood up while facing Yugi. “You must be the one who brought my sister back, thank you for taking care of her Yugi.” Maruya said as she lowered her head slightly to show her gratitude.

“It's okay, after all I can't let a child alone. Next time take proper care of your sister Maru.. Then I go, see you.” Yugi turned around and walked away from the brothers.

“Kak Yugi, thank you.” cried Maria as she waved her hand with a smile on her face.

Yugi replied with a wave of his right hand while still walking away until it was no longer visible.

Maruya saw Yugi's departure with a smile on his face, in his heart he was very grateful to him who had helped his sister. Maruya will not forget his services, if one day Yugi needs his help, he will help him with pleasure.

On the way to the inn Yugi was thinking of a familiar feeling to Maruya. He always thought about it until the time showed it was late afternoon where the sun was about to sink. The training he had planned was finally dashed, because too long searching for sister maria made him waste his training time, but Yugi did not feel any regrets at all, he could have been training in the dimensional space that belonged to Yui. The twilight in the afternoon was so beautiful, gradually sinking behind the mountain, the rays still illuminating Yugi's face. He stared at the setting sun, then he turned his gaze towards the mountain behind the royal palace of Eartfil. The mountain was so high that it passed through the white clouds moving around it. The wind hit her white hair and made her sway following the direction of the wind. Dust flew past Yugi, blocking his view from the city that still looks crowded.

“Yui... Who do you think he is?” yugi asked in a soft voice.

[“Nown... I don't even know. But that feeling I also felt it.”] Yui said by telepathy.

“I feel, if we are bound to something.” Yugi.

[“Hhmmm..”]

That afternoon was cold.The sun had already hidden itself behind the mountain. The wind was blowing with the dust carried by it. Evening came.The crescent moon that night seemed to shine with its light. Studded stars decorate the sky.I see around me, the city looks beautiful with colorful lights...

Yugi walked towards a hill high enough to see the view of the whole city, the night had already arrived. It was dark with the lights of the city shining down on the city. This busy Yugi saw a different scene from the place he usually visited.

“The lights look like crystals on top of rocks. Shining brightly... hey Yui, you don't want to see this sight?” yugi asked a dragon god who was residing on Eternal Snow's sword.

Suddenly a bluish light shone beside Yugi and showed a small girl with snow-white eyes as beautiful as the sky, her beautiful face like a little angel who came down from heaven. His eyes stared at the highest mountains of the kingdom of Eartfil.

I saw a destiny behind the mountain, something like me. The shadow of the past that I had forgotten began to return a little while still feeling blurred. Some memories just popped out of me, I held my head that felt dizzy a little because of a very quick flashback. The destruction.the war.the fire blazes...

“Yui why you?” yugi asked worriedly while holding onto Yui's shoulder, her state suddenly looked less good after coming out of the artificial dimension. ‘What is this... Why does Yui look like this pain?’ Inner Yugi.

“A-I'm fine..” Yui replied while still enduring the pain.

I held onto her trembling shoulders, however she looked tormented by something. Although Yui said so, I could feel the pain she felt, I knew that Yui was lying to me. But I would let her tell me about it myself, it has to do with a destiny that I cannot avoid...

Yui's state began to improve and she was able to get back on her feet properly. His gaze never stopped staring at that highest mountain, but what Yui actually saw was something or someone behind the mountain.

“Yui... what do you see?” yugi asked the curious why Yui kept staring at the mountain.

“Yugi... let's go behind that mountain.” Instead of answering Yui instead invited Yugi to go behind the mountain.

“What's there?” ask Yugi.

“I don't know either, it's just that my hunch says there's something there.” Answer Yui.

“Well if that's what you want, let's go..” Yugi develops his dragon wings and flies towards the mountain followed by Yui who also flies with her true dragon wings white.

Behind the mountain, a girl who is 18 years old is training alone. A complex yellowish-brown magic script was formed in front of him, his eyes closed with full concentration. Suddenly he opened both eyes and the magic circle shone brighter and then took out a stone bullet that hit so many large rocks in front of him like a bombardment. Ground dust covered his view so that he could not see the results of his hard work, but the wind began to blow and remove the dust so that the stone that previously stood strong looks had been shattered like a storm. The woman took a slow breath and exhaled slowly then smiled happily at the satisfactory result for her.

“Today I think it's enough.time to go back to the tent.” Before the woman returned to her group, a small stone fell, making her alert because she thought there was an enemy behind a large stone beside her right. “Who's there?” shouted the woman with a serious face.

“Who are you?” asked the woman while making a magic circle in front of her.

“H-hey wait a minute, is that how you greet someone. It's best before asking someone's name you should first introduce yourself.” Said the young man who turned out to be Yugi while raising his hand upwards due to the impromptu threat from the woman in front of him.

“Jawab my question..” the magic circle of the woman is getting brighter and ready to attack.

“B-okay..you are a woman who cannot be spoken to calmly yes.” Yugi relaxes his body casually and shuffles his waist with a smile on his face. “My name is Yugi, an adventurer.. Now it's your turn miss.”.

“I...” the woman thought a little about her identity. ‘Better I use a fake name alone, can be critical if anyone else knows that I am a princess.’ Inner woman, she then looked at Yugi with a slightly relaxed posture. “My Name is Lanya.” Briefly talk.

“Lanya, good name.” Reply Yugi with a bright smile.

Lanya slightly blushed in embarrassment upon seeing such a sincere smile from Yugi. His chest was pounding a little although he quickly neutralized it, his gaze turned serious again, his gaze could not be separated from Yugi who was a very suspicious person for him.

“Why can you be here?” ask Lanya.

“I just walk around looking for a fresh breeze, besides why are you also here?” Ask Yugi.

“A-I'm practicing.” Answer Lanya.

“Self?” ask Yugi.

“In trouble for you..” upset Lanya.

“Ya not really. You know this place is far from the city, what if there are monsters or bad people here.?” Ask Yugi.

“I'm not afraid, after all you're just a suspicious person here, or actually you're a bad person.” Said Lanya who had put up the fighting horses.

“Hey take a good look, am I such a bad guy. I am an adventurer, have your eyes blind.” Yugi protests that do not accept evil people.

“It's true you look like an adventurer, well I believe you.” Said Lanya who returned to her relaxed mode.

“You are great yes..” praise Yugi.

“You mean?” asked Lanya who did not understand the words of the young man in front of her.

“You are not afraid at all even if you are alone in this cold and dark mountain, most women do not like it.” explained Yugi.

“Seennya, I am not a spoiled woman. I am not afraid that it is only this limited, and above there is also a moon and a shining star illuminating the mountain, so it is not too dark. Don't equate me with them.” protest Lanya.

“Yes yes, you don't have to be that angry right.” Reply Yugi.

“You started first..” said Lanya.

“I think we have opened each other..” said Yugi.

“Hemph Lanya replied with her smile despite still putting on a serious expression.

“You are beautiful if you smile like that, Lanya..” praise Yugi while closing her eyes.

“J-don't be careless, perverted male base.” Lanya shouted with a slightly nervous tone plus embarrassment.

“A-I'm not perverted.” Yugi Protest.

“Silent, you better just go there.” Dismiss Lanya with an angry face that seemed cute with a red hue on her cheek.

“Why should I obey your orders.” Said Yugi with his words.

“How dare you...” said Lanya with her upset face.

“What's the reason?” yugi said while putting on a face mocking him.

“Taste this..” Lanya made a magic circle in front of her and fired a few stones towards Yugi unconsciously due to emotions. “Ah gosh beware..” said Lanya who had just realized had launched her attack.

“...” Yugi just remained silent while stomping his right leg once and instantly formed an ice shield in front of him.

The duar duar duar

The explosion occurred as a result of Lanya's attack that hit the ice wall belonging to Yugi and caused dust to fly blocking the view.

“H-hei.. k-you don't turn it off..” Lanya said with her guilt.

“Only this way will not make me die.” Said Yugi who walked through the smoke earlier.

“Aahhh..” Lanya put on a relieved face seeing Yugi's state is fine. But his face again became irritated and felt innocent by the incident earlier. “It wasn't my fault, it was your fault.. Tell me who pissed me off.”.

“Eh why am I wrong?” yugi asked who was confused by his supposed state that he was the one who was angry about being the victim of Lanya's attack.

“Of course you're wrong.” Reply Lanya.

“It seems like men are always wrong in the eyes of women, after all why are you upset, what have I done?” ask Yugi again with his innocent expression.

“I-it..” Lanya was at a loss for what else to say, she had already lost her words as she continued to be showered with questions that irritated her. “Have stopped asking perverted man basics.” Lanya shouted furiously.

“Heeeee. They are too complicated to understand..” Yugi said in a lethargic tone.

“Already, I want to go..” Lanya left Yugi who just stayed in his place.

Yugi smiled happily because he thought he had found another one a pleasant friend. “See you again Lanya..” reply Yugi while waving with his bright smile.

“What the fuck is hemph..” muttered Lanya did not care, even so she looks happy about her meeting with such a mysterious young man, his face which was usually always attached seriousness began to fade a little and formed a knotty smile on his face.

I didn't know my meeting with that young man was God's destiny or not. Somehow I felt a little comfortable talking to him, he was like my teacher... it is impossible, we just met for the first time.but I feel comfortable with him... or it's just my delusion...

Where Yugi was before, he was still staring at where Lanya's departure had just left him alone. She thinks she's a little weird, but not too bad, unless she changes a little of her serious nature that Yugi finds rather creepy.

[“You feel it?”] ask Yui over telepathy.

“Yah.. I feel that we are connected by something. I don't even want to imagine it..” Yugi replied in a soft tone.

[“If it was him, I think you should be prepared for the worst possible.”] after saying that Yui cut off their connection and let Yugi who was struggling in his thoughts.

If only that were true, what should I do.. The fate of the dragon god is right? I wish I could change it for the better... It's just that, under the sky tonight, destiny is tied. I hope to change all the thoughts of the dragon gods. If it's you, I hope we can understand each other... you know, I don't really like this destiny that keeps shackling me. Therefore, I'm going to break the chains that bind this destiny forever.

From that day on, Yugi always comes to the highest mountain at night. And of course he met Lanya who was training, seeing her who was diligent in practicing made Yugi a little amazed at the woman he had just met. Sometimes when Lanya wants to change clothes accidentally Yugi sees that and of course Lanya directly smashes a large stone towards Yugi. But without them realizing a friendship rope has been tied to each other. Lanya who was a bit upset with Yugi has started to change her thinking about Yugi. According to him Yugi is a young man who is so unique, the first time he met someone else who can be spoken to casually other than his teacher. For Lanya who is the master of the royal princess to behave like a woman in general it is very difficult because she has been taught since childhood about the temperament of a member of the kingdom. So talking casually like this was new to him. As for Yugi he also enjoys his friendship with Lanya, even though he also knows that Lanya is not an ordinary person. Judging from where his attitude like the princess reminded him of the princess of the Northern Esla kingdom, so he concluded that Lanya was a royal princess, he also knew that his name was just his cover. Yugi only needs to wait until Lanya wants to tell him about her true identity, for now she wants to strengthen their friendship. Yugi hopes that status will not hinder their friendship, even though he knows for himself that this cannot happen, for those who are members of the kingdom, he said, making friends with a commoner is not good for their reputation. For now he put the matter aside and enjoyed the starry night sky with one shining moon shining down on those who were sitting on the edge of the mountain with a boulder behind them that was a bit far away by a few meters. The view of Yugi and Lanya continues to lead to the night sky full of dark light that is so beautiful.

“Nights can be so beautiful, sometimes if you feel lonely, we can look at the sky and smile at them. And as if..the twinkling stars are like returning our smiles.” Yugi smiled gently at the star and did not realize that Lanya was watching him.

“Hheeemmm.. since when can your words be so poetic so..” He smiled face down.

“Now do you think so?” yugi's gaze turned towards Lanya.

“Ya... and it is inappropriate for a young man whose knowledge is only adventuring.” Ledek Lanya's.

“That's better than an emotional woman.” Reply Yugi does not want to lose.

“Say once more then you will receive the consequences.” Lanya said with a menacing aura and her bright brown hair fluttered like a flag.

Seeing Lanya's anger mode made Yugi frightened with a face that had turned blue, for him this one woman was more frightening than Elsa.

“Hey hey don't joke, do you want to drop me at this height.” Both hands of Yugi he pointed forward to stop the actions of Lanya who wanted to use her magic.

“Eat him don't mess with me.” He calmed down and looked ahead. “Yugi..”.

The soft tone issued by Lanya made Yugi a little confused by the warm atmosphere. For the first time she saw her slightly different behavior and looked like a woman in general. Yugi has seen many different behaviors every time he meets Lanya, according to him Lanya is a woman too complicated to understand. Always when Lanya makes a mistake then she will be the one affected. When annoyed also Yugi who became the outlet of his anger, every time he always get a blow even though he himself is not guilty. But because of that they also become closer than they first met. And now he saw Lanya's shy behavior that seemed cute, plus the moonlight made her face shine and look so beautiful.

“...” Yugi was silent as Lanya called out her name, she waited for Lanya to continue her words.

“If I tell you about myself, do you still want to be friends with me?” ask Lanya.

Yugi looked at the woman beside him, he saw the look on his face that seemed afraid to look at him. She knew this woman needed so much courage to tell her the truth about herself. Yugi smiled and replied in a soft tone. “Of course, we will always be friends forever.”

Hearing that indecisive tone made Lanya a little surprised, she looked at Yugi who was looking at her with a charming smile on her face. Instantly Lanya's face reddened like a tomato because the distance was so close that Yugi's breath was felt on his face. He quickly pushed Yugi slowly to keep his distance. “K-you don't have to talk that close right..” he said while looking away.

“Hehehehhe... sorry sorry sorry, so what do you want to say to me?” ask Yugi.

Lanya who was convinced immediately looked at Yugi and told the truth about him. Hearing that made Yugi a little surprised even though he himself had guessed it, but hearing it directly from Lanya made Yugi happy because he wanted to open up to her.

I listened to everything about her, this woman immediately lowered her face after telling me all about her own identity. I just smiled at him even though he didn't see it himself. I'd say that it wouldn't make our friendship distance stretch. Both of my hands held her shoulders, making her head look up at me with my eyes still smiling to make her feel better... the moon behind me shone on us as if celebrating a fateful meeting.

“I..”

For a moment I paused my words to see her eyes full of wonder what I would say next, his impatient nature overwhelmed me a little...

“Will always be your friend..”

Lanya who heard him commented a small smile, her gloomy face had disappeared replaced by a bright smile. For the first time for Lanya to get a friend who is not too concerned about status. Now he started to believe in this adventurous young man who had made his nature change in just a few days. This young man, who a few days ago accidentally met him. Now they become friends who trust each other. Although there is still a secret between them, but it will be revealed over time. If that day comes whether they will remain friends...

I'm thrilled... Yugi. he still wants to be friends with me even though he knows the truth about me. For the first time, I wanted to trust someone else... Yugi. You have taken my trust, I hope you will take the consequences, and continue with me...

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