Chapter 60 - 60: Plan B (1/2)

The Shadows are incredibly loyal to their chosen master, and they will accomplish anything whatever their Masters wish them to do. They are the tools of their desires.

They are born from acc.u.mulated emotions and negativity of those who dwell in Astra. They exist as early as one could remember.

They have always been there until someone started to acc.u.mulate them. When souls depart, the Master gives them a chance to be cleansed or give in to their desires.

If one chose to linger and fulfill them, they would be reborn as a Shadow. For a brief moment, they will attain whatever their heart's content.

Power. L.u.s.t. Fame. Fortune. Revenge.

It doesn't matter what they desire. They will experience its fulfillment.

It just that, after completion, they will be chained to this unfortunate destiny to serve as slaves. They will forever be bounded to the Master of the Shadows to do his bidding.

The Master of the Shadows won't hesitate to do anything and anyone under him to achieve his goals. They are all irrelevant to him and consider them as means for his disposals.

He has done his part to grant their wish, and it's their turn to give his. This is the hidden system of this world.

Despite the true nature of their existence, Noite considers them as his allies, and he treats them well. He is always just and values them as comrades in arms.

Even so, those details don't concern the Shadows. They are like anomalies in this world, and they are strip off whatever that was once remain.

Morality. Mentality. Humanity. Dignity. Self-consciousness.

Also, the Shadows are already unconcerned of these things. They are unfeeling and relentless, who follow orders without question.

They wholeheartedly accept whatever fate their Master bestows upon them.

Even if it means, to be drag into oblivion.

To be used or abused.

They will comply with whatever their Master wishes for them to do. They never complain or question their commands.

Meanwhile, everything seems somewhat peaceful in this desolated place. Darkness, shadows, and monsters seem normal nowadays.

The Darkness starts spreading out and continues to contaminate the land of Celesea. Even villages are not spared, and they are either wiped out with a contagious, unknown disease or turned into atrocities.

As scheduled, Noite decided to leave Themis the following day. He needs to check with everyone in the guise of getting supplies.

He also wishes to bump with his newfound friend, Euer, along the way. He truly enjoys the young man's company, after all.

Unbeknownst to him, Di'Anon and his crew are on his trail. As soon as he steps out of Themis, their plan has commenced.

They really don't plan anything drastic and only wish to monitor his movements. They are somewhat convinced that his frequent visits are not entirely virtuous.

”Do you really think this would work?” Seig asked for the hundredth time as they stealthy follows the young lad.

He can't help doubting such a simple plan to work. Then again, It is probably best to make things as normal as possible to prevent him from suspecting too.

It will be less obvious if they create random occurrences like bumping at each other or asking for directions or as such. All they need is a brief moment of interaction with him.

Di'Anon needs to get closer in order to analyze him better as well. Stealing a strand of hair can be helpful to him. He can quickly get details from anyone like that.

Fugue and Canon join a hoard of furry hyena-like atrocities. They drugged the beasts to calm them down so that they could safely join their herd.

The beasts are very unstable, and one wrong move could provoke and endanger them. The twins can't help to be cautious while they pretend to be one of these creatures.

Meanwhile, Noite looks around the depressing scenery. Instead of wild animals, ferocious monsters lingers in the dried open fields.

Celesea is once a lively, colorful place. Right now, everything is consumed in this glum, depressing atmosphere.

This scenery is somewhat making Noite troubled. He doesn't understand why are they doing these things?

What really happened to his brother?

He and his older brother used to travel in this region when they are young. The beautiful meadows of wildflowers and the sparkling water that gives life are exceptional.

He looks at the black, monstrous beast with forlorn eyes. He wonders, what kind of animals they evolve from?

”Young Master, do you wish me to wipe them out of your view? They are making you upset.” he said casually.

Noite smiles as he raised his hand and refrains him from doing anything. He bits his lips in guilt as he continues to look at them.

”It's not necessary. They are victims of circ.u.mstances. We are the cause of their changes. We brought in this darkness to consume them. We cannot blame them for the madness we have caused. We can only blame ourselves…” Noite calmly responds and walks away.

They are quite surprised to hear his ideology. They expected Noite is as brutal as his sibling, but he seems like a very sympathetic person.