45 Trus (2/2)

”Amaterasu, you were really rude to the Great Master. The great mage sacrificed a lot for us to bring us near him and have this chance. We can't just let it go to waste.”

For a second, Amaterasu had a look of guilt on her face before she harrumphed for the third time.

”Humph! He was the one who was rude! Calling us trash the moment he meets us, how is that the behavior of a reasonable person?!”

Hearing her argument, Kazumi just scratched his head smiling.

”Well, he didn't lie. We were ”trash” at the time. Being afraid of those monsters, just because they appeared so similar to the ones we had to fight in the real world. But thanks to that experience we were able to raise our swords and fight later on. We were able to kill monsters! I'm sure that the Great Master knew that he had to say those words to ignite the will to fight in our hearts!”

Kazumi's eyes were sparkling like stars as he mentioned Shesmu. This brilliance affected Amaterasu too as she responded stuttering.

”D-do you really think so?”

”I'm sure of it!”

Meanwhile, Shesmu had no idea about the development that took place behind his back. He already went back to where he left his brothers Ryan and Leo.

”So, what did you guys talk about?” DepressedRyan asked.

”Yeah, we've been waiting for a while now. What took you so long?” added Leo.

Shesmu was a little bit flustered by the question, but it wasn't something he didn't expect.

”Well… It's a long story and I really don't want to tell you guys about it as of now. But we're brothers, so if you really want to know it I will tell you. It's just…”

”That you will put us in danger if you say it?” DepressedRyan continued Shesmu's words. At this point, he could already read this awkward superstar brother of his' mind.

”Yeah, that's the thing,” confirmed Shesmu.

”Then you don't have to tell us now, you can always tell us later,” Leo concluded. He then thought for a second before he continued, ”But if it becomes too big for you alone to bear, you have to tell us, okay? That's what brothers are for after all.”

Hearing Leo's cheesy line, DepressedRyan smiled.

”I agree with Leo. If you're in danger and you don't tell us, I will be mad at you! Forever too!”

”Thanks, guys.” Shesmu stopped for a second, before continuing. ”Don't worry, I won't keep you on the dark for too long. It's just that now, the time is not right.”

Shesmu was extremely grateful. If Leo and Ryan wanted him to say everything he would have told them without hesitation. But the fact that they chose to wait warmed his heart. Sorry guys for not telling you everything now. It's just that I'm afraid once I do tell you, your situation will only worsen… especially you, Ryan.

With those thoughts, Shesmu and his brothers continued on their way through the cave. After around five minutes of walking by foot, they reached an entrance.

The trio went through the gate and what they found on the other side shocked them. A terrain split between black and white tiles stood in front of them.