Chapter 53 - 53: Promise (2/2)

The brothers arrived in Prism Temple to enter the selections. He is no doubt very talented, and no one is on par with his capabilities.

He dominated and bested all candidates.

Emilia visits the Temple Grounds to check on the candidates. She is dressed as one of the Lady's handmaiden to hide her true identity.

Skills are not the only thing important during the selections, after all.

This helps her to decide and meet them. She quickly gets along with everyone except for one person.

”Why are you here? Being a part of the group means socializing and interacting with them. You shouldn't isolate yourself from your comrades.”

”They are all inferior to me. Why should I bother to waste my time on inferior beings? They are all not worth my time and effort to socialize.”

”Brother, don't say that. They are our comrades… At the time of need, we will fight alongside with everyone.”

He looks at his soft brother in disbelief. He rolls his eyes away from them.

”If you want to associate yourself with weaker beings like them, then suit yourself. I'm going back to my room. I am only here to protect Lady Emilia and nothing more. I really shouldn't be bothered by them. They shouldn't be here in the first place.” he sneered.

He left his younger brother, and Emi remained silent. She sadly looks at his departing back as she regrets knowing his heart.

Despite the fact of his capabilities, he has one major flaw why he cannot be allowed to join their ranks.

He is too proud and thinks too highly of himself.

”I apologize for my brother's actions, Ms. Emi. Please give him a chance. My brother is a competent person…”

The girl gently smiles as she looks up in the sky.

”You don't have to apologize for your brother's actions. Don't take responsibility for his wrongdoings. One should face the consequences on his own.” Ms. Emi reminded him.

They are all given a choice they have to take. Each option has consequences they have to live with as well.

She stood up after conveying her thoughts, and she says farewell to the younger boy.

The young boy's prowess is undeniable. He is talented and well versed in his craft. There is no doubt his skills will be valuable and helpful.

Still, how can she let him enter the prestigious knights? The boy's ego and attitude are unacceptable.

Whatever path she chooses will lead to a catastrophe. Her heart is genuinely disheartened of the choices she has to make.

The day of the selection came.

Everyone expected the older brother to join the ranks of prestigious knights. Much to their disappointment, he unbelievably failed.

How can he fail?

”I am the most talented here. How can you select mediocre candidates over me?! This is unacceptable! Even my little brother can't even defeat me, yet you chose him over me! This is humiliating! How dare you all humiliate me like this?!” his complaints echo across the hall.

He cannot accept the results and failure. He eyes everyone in disdain.

He looks at the young boy behind Lady Emilia and sneers. He can't believe she chose a useless boy to be her protege.

He is truly disappointed.

Meanwhile, the young boy clings tighter to Lady Emilia's skirt. The teenage boy simply terrifies him. His beautiful ocean blue, round eyes are on the verge of breaking into tears.

Lady Emilia remained silent as he watches him with sad, lonely eyes. This is the very reason why she rejected him, why she didn't choose him.

He is filled with so much animosity. How can he protect anything when he is like this?

She can't afford to bestow him any more power than he currently has. It will only bring chaos.

The Elemental Knights came and began to drag him out of the Prism Temple. They don't like to use violence against this young boy, but he gave them no choice.

He starts brandishing his sword and challenging anyone. He even pointed out the tip of his sword to the small boy behind Lady Emilia.

”You will regret this decision you made today, Lady Emilia. You will regret this day you rejected my intention to protect you! I swear to destroy everything you hold dear!”

He pointed his sword around as he looks at them in contempt.

”All these inferior beings you protect have no right to live in the world I am going to create! Wait and see. I will destroy this world you love, while I build mine from everyone's broken bones and ashes.”

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He recalls those days like yesterday. There is a sinister smile on his lips as he recalls this memory.

The day has finally come to fulfill his promise…

”I will start with your beloved Clan and your protege...”