Legend of the Moon Crystal

Chapter 77 "The Power of Lacana and the Coming of Lasius"

Ninth Day, Tenth Month, Autumn

There was a rustling sound of the fabrics rubbing against each other. The crowds made noises, and the leg-banging sounded continuous, but as if it was never interrupted. The sounds of horse-drawn carriage wheels and horse-rings rang out. Foreign scents mixed with each other, among the densely packed city during the day, Iloania covered her nose with a slightly turbid expression.

"Teacher, aren't we going to Ao Temple? Why are we going through here?" Ask Iloania.

Delt smiled, "The teacher wants to take Ilo somewhere first. And incidentally, the temple is close to this place."

Iloania pursed her lips, "But Ilo doesn't like it here. It smells mixed in here, and it doesn't smell good."

"Come, come with the teacher." Invite him while holding Iloania's hand and invite him to enter an alley between the buildings of houses and shops.

Iloania was a little confused, but allowed herself to follow the teacher to a place she did not know. Iloania was a little surprised when almost at the end of the alley, there was a transparent membrane. Which gave rise to a movement like a water ripple as the two of them passed by. Iloania looked back until the water ripples disappeared.

"Eh?" Shocked when he turned back to the front.

In front of it, there was a large field filled with crowds of people. There are various forms of lanterns with attractive colors. The unpleasant aroma he smelled changed into the smell of food and the faint scent of flowers carried by the wind. One more thing that is different is that everyone who passes there uses a mask that covers their face. Either it's a mask covered, or a mask half-face.

Iloania is drawn from her daydream when the teacher puts a mask on her. It was a mask that covered his entire face. The mask was flat and without curves, having curved eye holes with cat lip lines that were equally smiling. There's a cat's ear shape on top of that mask.

Currently, Delt also uses the same mask that only differs in color. Iloania's property is white, while Delt's is black.

"Teacher, why is everyone here wearing masks? Actually, what is this place?" Ask Iloania curious.

Delt answered, "Ilo knew that in this world we humans coexist with spirits. However, not all humans like and know the existence of magic spirits. Sometimes, there are some humans who do not like the existence of magic spirits."

"Why does anyone not like magic spirits? Aren't they nice?" Ask Iloania.

"Because those magic spirits are so rarely able to be contracted, in contrast to magic beasts, there are some humans who put an alert on magic spirits. Because they want freedom and don't like to be restrained in contracts. They might have been afraid that the magic spirit was actually a subordinate of the Demon King." Clearly while walking with Iloania he took with him, in the middle of the crowd.

Iloania tilted her head slightly. Although his voice was slightly muffled by the mask, but it was still clear. "How is that possible. Their minds were shallow, didn't they actually live side by side with them, the demon lord's subordinate."

"After all, this place was made as neutral territory. Where they are humans and magic spirits even uncontracted magic beasts can have fun side by side."

Delt placed his index finger over his masked chin, "It's the same as Neredith territory."

"Oh, then the teacher. Why are they all wearing masks? We use it too." Ask Iloania.

Delt seemed to think before shaking his head, "Don't know. It seems like it's been like this a long time."

Iloania nodded, not asking further. The bead circulates, and finds a scene where a person with a wolf tail is behind his body. Iloania shifted her gaze, and found a child soaking in a tub of water. The tail was blue, sparkling and occasionally swaying as the owner seemed excitedly pointing at something to someone pushing the tub with magic behind it.

Iloania looked around and could not help but smile.

...***...

Hours passed without feeling. Iloania and Delt, as well as Fleia who came out to enjoy the festive night market which in fact was held every time. Iloania has traveled all over the place and has tasted and tried various things that are new to her.

"Very fun!" Iloania Mummings.

In his right hand, fruit sweets become mandatory snacks that must be there. While his left hand took Delt who also brought many delicious market snacks. Not infrequently, also found some items such as dolls and small paper windmills.

"Sa, teacher. If Ilo grows up later, Ilo will take care of the teacher." Iloania.

Delt gave a small laugh and nodded his head, "Alright."

"Teacher also loves Ilo~" Reply Delt with a smile despite not being seen behind his face mask.

...***...

"How's it?" Someone asked Vacco who had just come out of the interrogation room.

"How's La?" Vacco asked the little girl next to him.

Lacana Evena hugged her doll and said in a soft gloomy voice, "Not lying. He didn't know who he was and even though it was half-closed, the story was true."

"He does not know the Demon King, but according to my eyes the Demon King wants the power he has. Their first meeting was when he was 5 years old and his teacher was killed. It seemed like his teacher was only dying after successfully sealing the Demon King, and repairing the seal that sealed his power before dying." Lacana.

"Where did the seal come from?" Ask Vacco.

Lecana shook her head, "I'm not sure. But it seems, it came from the Emerald Kingdom. The eye symbol is a little similar."

Vacco and the others were a little confused, "Emerald Kingdom? Is he from there?"

Lacana replied again, "He's from Zoie."

"Then, where did his power come from?" Vacco's question made Lacana silent.

"There are some things in the world, which should be unknown. Perhaps, this has been my destiny anyway, that I have this ability. I can't talk further." Lacana.

He continued inwardly, "Or the heavens will punish me for leaking a destiny. "

A person with a reddish outline said sarcastically, "But who knows if your powers have been manipulated by him? For evil demons like them, turning the earth and splitting the heavens was an easy matter. Especially manipulating your powers."

"You're wrong! Lacana's power ti-" Vacco's speech was cut off by Lacana's words.

"I'm also an ordinary human being, and I'm sure I've always had flaws. But I'm sure, that he's not the Demon King's right hand." Lacana said before with a slightly bowed head stepping away.

Because the truth is, it is like that.

...***...

"Report chief! Lasius Valletryern special member came and is currently in the first room." Is there a voice without form heard in that place?

A curly-grey woman looked outwards with an inexplicable gaze, before the biggest smile on her lips.

"He finally remembered me."

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