14 Lavender Field end (1/2)

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Boom!

A ground shaking explosion occured.

Raven woke up from his stupor only to find out that there was an elderly person standing before him while erecting a thick barrier. He found out that they were at least a few meters away from where the altar was. Apparently, this person took him and retreated back while protecting both of them.

”Old Lee.” He whispered, but the old man didn't hear him, he stared fixated at the screaming maiden on the platform with a sad expression on his face.

”Mistress! Fight it! Don't lose to it! Steel your heart and remember who you are!” Old Lee roared on top of his lungs. Sadly his voice didn't reach the maiden's heart as she still wailed away filled with anguish, fury and sadness.

”Mistress. . .” Old Lee sadly whispered, his heart was bleeding as he stared at her condition. It was during these moments that he felt that he was so useless.

”Allow me.”

Old Lee's body shook when he heard this insane remark. That's right, it was Raven who spoke just now.

”Young man, I am incredibly flattered and highly appreciative of your willingness to help my mistress but what you just said is downright insane.” Old Lee shook his head and refused to move from where he was. The truth is deep in his heart he knew that it's pointless.

This wasn't the first time that something like this happened and every single time it was a disaster. His mistress will lose every single trace of her sanity and this. . .this creature will emerge. It wails and will attack anything or anyone on sight. If she does not see any living being in front of her, then she will just cry tears of blood. The scenario was just too heartbreaking even for a veteran like him.

”Don't worry Old Lee.” Unexpectedly, Raven only smiled at his remark and patted his shoulder. ”I'll turn her back. I won't die.”

”You-!” Before Old Lee could even say something, Raven already walked past his barrier and marched towards her.

His gaze was filled with a profound sense of sadness, bitterness and relief. He was biting his lips as get closer and closer to the wailing maiden.

'So this is why you didn't accept me back then.'

'This is the reason why you constantly pushed me away even though it's obvious that you want me too.'

'For the longest of time, I thought that you were thinking that we're worlds apart and your family won't agree to us.'

'I'm such a bastard, a fool, an idiot! How could I judge you like that?'

Thankfully his back was facing Old Lee, blocking his face full of tears and agony. The maiden was roaring threateningly as he stepped closer. Raven paid it no mind and just looked at her eyes with a deep longing and loving expression.

The once he stepped onto a certain threshold, the maiden condensed countless of golden swords and thick golden chains once more. As these things materialized, Raven raised his hands and roused his soul.

Old Lee's heart was about jump from his throat, he was preparing to take the boy back but the next scenario left him petrified.

Raven's hand shone with a blue flickering light. Weak as this might look but if a speck of this light landed onto someone, they will feel a deep burning sensation on the very depths of their souls. That's right, this light was his own Soul Fire. The very essence and vitality of his own soul.

Raven's hand swiftly form one hand seal after another while taking one step closer each time a seal was formed. Unknowingly, the maiden's howl and attacks froze and she only stood there looking at him with a confused expression on her face.

Just a step away from her, Raven stopped and lifted his hands. He reached for her face and brought his forehead to touch with hers. His voice suddenly boomed with a heavenly tremble.

”Forbidden Spirit Seal: Salvation.”

Old Lee watched as the clouds parted and a beam of light shone on the two people. This light brought unspeakable comfort and unquestionable holiness. The light embraced the previously wailing maiden and comforted it with unspeakable love and understanding.