Mystery of Otherworldly Waves: Blood Moon [Volume 1] [END]

Chapter 17: Ancient Necromancy Magic

...Chapter 17: Ancient Necromancy Magic...

...[.The Ancient Necromancy Magic]...

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Utilizing his darkness magic, Satoruu quickly incapacitated the remaining purple-robed people until they were unable to continue the fight.

After the immediate danger passed, Satoruu removed the shield of darkness, freeing Shelina from her protective boundary.

Driven by a strong determination, Satoruu turned his attention to one of the captured men, his sharp and unforgiving gaze that had never been seen before, was now taken out by him. With his sword near the man's head, Satoruu's voice resonated with a terrifying intensity.

"Where is Yuka? Tell me right now!" Satoruu's shout made the man's backbone shiver. "I know your leader orchestrated Yuka's kidnapping, right?!"

"Ta–City park ..., he brought Yuka to the city park," the man replied with a stutter, fear clearly visible in his voice.

With important information at hand, Satoruu and Shelina wasted no time. Leaving behind the defeated and wounded enemies, they quickly walked towards the city park, where Kaminou was waiting with the unconscious Yuka by his side.

Meanwhile, Kaminou stands in the city park, cradling the unconscious Yuka near a statue.

"You forgot me, troublemaker."

However, his plan was suddenly interrupted the moment someone landed in front of him, blocking his path. To his surprise, Saishira was the one who faced him. Kaminou does not anticipate Saishira's interference, given her unattached nature and apparent indifference to others.

"I won't let a similar incident happen again" Saishira muttered, her words tinged with the burden of her memory.

Yuka, who was now awake and aware of the tense situation, was relieved when she saw Satoruu and Shelina arrive at the city park. Desperate, he calls Satoruu for help, but Kaminou silences him, threatening to end his life right away.

However, the sight immediately attracted the attention of many people. Claire, Viona, Ryan, Rayvin, and even the knights, along with Princess Clarissa, quickly followed in the footsteps of Satoruu and Shelina.

Claire, who was very concerned about their well-being, had deployed Royal Knights, who were skilled in sword arts, to help them in this crucial moment.

"Retreat, or he'll pay with his life!" Kaminou's voice trembled with a mixture of despair and threat, effectively trapping everyone in a helpless state.

Yuka, looking trembling in fear, was caught in the grip of uncertainty, her hands trembling uncontrollably.

As the tension continues, Satoruu's mind races, looking for a solution to free Yuka from Kaminou's grip. Then, a spark of inspiration ignited within him.

"What if I don't come any closer?" satoruu asked defiantly, testing Kaminou's determination.

Utilizing his soul fire magic, Satoruu unleashes his abilities from a distance, skillfully freeing Yuka from Kaminou's clutches. Saishira quickly moves in to intercept Kaminou, protecting Yuka from further danger.

Utilizing the intense heat generated by his magic, he targets Kaminou's feet, forcing her to release Yuka. Amazingly, Yuka remained unharmed by the effects of the soul fire. This was because Satoruu's overwhelming control, specifically marking Yuka and their comrades as exceptions, made them immune to the burning effects of his soul fire magic.

"Why?! Why do you always have to interfere?!" Kaminou's voice broke out in frustration as she extinguished the fire that enveloped her feet.

However, as the chaos began to subside, a sudden turn of events sent shockwaves throughout the scene.

In a cruel and unexpected act, a man using knight armor thrust his sword into Rayvin's chest, stabbing him with a deadly punch.

Rayvin's lifeless body was heartlessly thrown into the wall of a nearby house. Panic and disbelief gripped Ryan as he rushed to the side of his fallen friend.

"Ti–No, Rayvin …. This could not have happened .. Rayvin!!" Ryan's voice shook with a hysterical cry.

In his final moments, Rayvin exerts his fading powers to utter heart-touching words. "Ryan, don't be sad. You, the Seven Saviors, will definitely save this world. I believe in you guys."

Tragically, Rayvin's life disappeared, his heart stopped beating and his pulse faded into silence. Death had snatched him away, making Ryan grieve uncontrollably as he tightly gripped Rayvin's lifeless hand, tears streaming down his face.

Facing the person responsible for Rayvin's death, it is evident that he is allied with Kaminou, as seen from his actions and approach towards her. From the shadows, two figures appeared, greeting the man directly.

"What are you doing, Daevin? Why are you aligning yourself with the one who helped the monster?" ask one of them, clearly confused.

Daevin, resolute in his attitude, responded with determination. "Futsuki, I've told you before. I'm going to revive my parents, and I'm also disappointed in the kingdom."

Interrupting their conversation, another figure interjected, voicing their disapproval. "But this is not the way! Taking the lives of those who stand in your way, do you have no mercy?"

"Shut up, Deanne! I am doing this for the purpose of further Kaminou! If these people get in the way of our goals, we will eliminate them no matter what," replied Daevin, standing firm with his misguided actions.

Driven by curiosity, Satoruu urges everyone to hold back their actions for now, wanting to understand the motives and intentions of Daevin and Kaminou.

This leads them to investigate Kaminou's dark past.

It began during the chaotic reign of King Saeno, famous for his drunkenness. In a tragic event, hardworking parents Kaminou, who toiled as farmers, bravely confront Saeno to demand a fair wage for their work.

However, their pleas prove fatal as Saeno, in a drunken state, heartlessly takes their lives. It was a cruel fate that Kaminou's parents happened to meet Saeno while he was drunk.

Lost by her grief and anger, Kaminou mistakenly believes that the citizens have abandoned her parents. In reality, it was not a matter of reluctance but rather their helplessness.

One day, he leaves the kingdom and manages to defeat the dragon Greedy Draconess. Now his original name was Gilbert was changed to Kaminou, a form of escape and leave him as one of the inhabitants of the kingdom of Harmodia.

As she begins her quest, Gilbert, once a resident of the kingdom of Harmodia, abandons her past, assuming Kaminou's new identity. His encounter with the formidable dragon Greedy Draconess marks a turning point in his life, making him give up his old name.

During his arduous journey, Kaminou discovers a captivating legend—an ancient magic capable of resurrecting the dead. Driven by a strong desire to reunite with her parents, she is consumed by this elusive pursuit of magic, willing to do anything to bring them back.

"Patience? A sincerity? AARGHH!! It's all just bullshit!" Kaminou's voice trembled in anger, her face wrinkled in frustration. "Nobody understands the pain of losing my parents! That's why I want Yuka's soul and yours, Satoruu, to resurrect them!"

Saishira, breaking the silence, interrupted firmly, "Your actions are the real nonsense. We are well aware of Satoruu's potential. Among the Sovereigns of Hell, Wrath was in power, while Greed held the second position."

Without warning, Kaminou started chanting incantations.

..."Limbo, Luxuria, Sugar, Avaritia …."...

Satoruu's instincts emerged, recognizing the impending danger. "Shielded, everyone!"

In a sudden burst of power, the explosive force surged, threatening to engulf all of them. Quickly, they summoned their protective barrier, fortifying themselves from the onslaught.

Utilizing her mastery of earth magic, Viona proves to be a formidable ally in this underground terrain, protecting the royal knights and Princess Clarissa behind the sturdy Earth Wall.

After a few terrifying seconds, the intense explosion subsided, leaving behind a scorched scene. However, to their surprise, Kaminou and Daevin have disappeared, escaping to an unknown place. This realization triggered a wave of anger within Ryan.

Moved by Rayvin's tragic death, Satoruu expands his understanding to Ryan. "We'll have a chance to face them, Ryan. But for now, let's focus on giving Rayvin a good resting place. He deserves more than just this cold underground."

Finally, amidst the gloomy atmosphere of the royal public cemetery, Rayvin was buried with great respect. His priceless devotion as an Elite Knight remained etched in the memories of countless people. From Rookie Knight, Normal Knight, Elite Knight, to Royal Knight, they were all devoted to guarding the kingdom and its people.

Rayvin, a dedicated Elite Knight member, deserves a quiet and appropriate final residence. His task had been fulfilled, and now he began his journey to the afterlife.

Saishira knelt beside Rayvin's grave, saluting. "Rayvin, you deserve my respect. Your dedication to protecting citizens is commendable. Now, as the Seven Saviors, we will carry out this mission. Rest assured, it's in the right hands."

After Rayvin's burial, in the evening, the group gathers in the palace discussion room to learn more about Kaminou's actions and his true intentions.

Satoruu paced back and forth, deep in thought, his hands resting on his chin. "What about our souls? Are we really so precious that we become the target of rituals aimed at raising the dead?"

At that moment, the door of the discussion room opened, revealing an unexpected visitor: Alarick, an old figure with vast knowledge and experience.

"It looks like I know what you're investigating" Alarick said, his presence caught them off guard.

Curiosity filled the room as Alarick began to explain. According to ancient lore, there was a necromancy magic capable of reviving the dead. However, this magic came with a cruel irony. It demanded soul sacrifice, especially the Demonic Dragon and Angelic Sylph who lived inside the bodies of Satoruu and Yuka.

Therefore, Kaminou's plan revolves around eliminating them in order to extract souls from these two entities. Basically, it means taking their lives. Nevertheless, the truth of this magic is still unverified, so it is uncertain whether it is an original practice or just a fabricated legend.

"Then kill me! Shelina was a child, she needed her parents!" sela Yuka, determined to give her life to raise Shelina's parents.

Emotions peak when Yuka voices her willingness to sacrifice herself to revive Shelina's parents, only to be greeted with Satoruu's tight hug, stopping her words.

"Yuka!" Satoruu hugged her tightly, her voice trembling with a mixture of love and despair. "Please, don't say that. I understand, but you're more needed. I don't want to lose you either. After all we don't know if magic really works or not."

Clouds of sadness and doubt rule them all. On the one hand, they struggle with the severity of Shelina's need for her parents, and on the other, the desire to defend the lives of their dear friends.

Satoruu's trembling hands, still circling Yuka, spoke volumes about the turmoil in his heart. Yuka, now lowered her head in silence, contemplating her initial statement, grappled with the complexity of the situation. Similarly, Shelina could only put a hand on her chest, caught in the middle of a torturous dilemma.

Saishira's firm words broke through the somber atmosphere, shifting their focus from sacrificing Yuka's life.

"Yuka, it would be much better if you didn't sacrifice yourself" Saishira said, her tone firm and unshakable. "Your strength is very valuable to us, because you are an important member of the Seven Saviors."

He continued, "As for those who have died, it is best to let them rest, for their journey in this world has ended."

Saishira looked at Yuka seriously. "If you still insist on sacrificing yourself, I'll intervene to prevent you."

With determination etched on her face, Saishira stepped towards the balcony, ending that melancholic moment abruptly. There, he used his dark magic to conjure up a black robe that covered his form, covering his clothes.

Wearing a hood that covered his face, he jumped off the balcony, gracefully navigating from the roof to the roof at night. The mysterious figures known as the Knight of Darkness and Mysterious Savior disappeared into the shadows, leaving behind a lingering aura of mystery.

Finally, he arrived at a vast open field, where a solid rock stood in the middle of it. A button appears to decorate the top of the stone.

Then, Saishira pressed the button. When the button was pressed, a phoenix appeared behind him. Saishira turned to face the phoenix.

Saishira drew her sword towards the phoenix. "Oscuro Phoenix, huh? In keeping with my promise last year, I came back to fight you because I've become stronger."

Gripping her sword impregnated with darkness, Saishira prepares for an imminent confrontation with the formidable creature.

...~Connect~...