Chapter 78 - 78: “Its Just a Dream." (2/2)

”Brother Ravi...” Eu calls out.

She gently caressed his cheek and brought him back to his senses. The future is not yet set in stone.

Anything can still happen as long as one is determined to change each outcome. She believes that nothing is predetermined.

”Eu... I...” Ravikanth began.

He doesn't know how to explain his feeling, but he fears that day will come. He started fearing himself and what he could do to her.

”Are you trying to break up with me already? How could you...” Eu pouts as she looks away.

She can't believe he is having second thoughts as she looks at the Phoenix Ring on her finger. Breaking a Blood Contract is not as easy as forging one.

Though, if he considers breaking it, she doesn't have a choice but to accept his decision.

Still, how could he even consider it after she professes?

”Eu, it's not that. I just had a dream. A terrible dream...” Ravikanth started.

He spoke as if he answered her thoughts and explained. It was a very realistic dream, and he fears to live it one day.

Eu listens to his story as she closes her eyes. It's a possibility where her soul has ceased to exist. She smiles wryly at the thought.

”Don't think about it too much. It's just a dream.” Eu reassures him.

”Was it really just a dream, Eu? What if...?” he asked worriedly.

He simply doesn't want to put her in danger. He simply won't live with himself if he did some heinous crime to her.

”This is you, and that is him. You are two different people, from separate worlds. It is your choice if you want to follow the same path as him. It's a decision you have to make, as he has made his choice...” Eu explains.

It's feasible, but he can't help himself thinking they are connected. For now, he wants to live this moment with her as he promises never to lost sight of himself.

He wants to protect what is important to him. He doesn't want to lose her.

Meanwhile, in that desolated, solitary place, the man covered in a gray, hooded cloak is silently observing the dark, lonely sky. He is looking for the brightest star that once ruled the heavens but with no accord.

It was long gone, and it was all his fault.

Everything his sight could reach is barren, lifeless land.

This place is once a war-stricken world ruled by a powerful tyrant. He defiled not only the lands but his people's dignities.

He is a simply inhuman and unresentful man.

Many have died because of him.

Many great nations who defied him were leveled to the ground.

He doesn't hesitate to do anything that pleases him.

In the end, only one nation continues to be on par with him and exists— The Kingdom of Astra.

This person allied himself with this kingdom and found a sliver of hope to escape his destiny.

There he met her.

Meeting her was like a dream.

She is the most beautiful dream he could think of that make his heart aflutter.

She simply stole his heart and took his breath away. There is simply no one like her.

She has brought fortune and victory to them. She is the hope everyone has continued to cling on.

The light amidst this eternal darkness. The sliver of hope on everyone's heart.

With her guidance and leadership, everything will continue to see a brighter future ahead.

Unfortunately, this person has done the unthinkable. He adores her, but his ambition is much stronger.

He has succeeded and paid a heavy price to attain it.

The war has spoiled the once fertile lands and has dried up the clear, fresh springs that give life to it. Simply, everything around him is beyond repair.

'My Lord, was it worth it?'

He doesn't have the power to create miracles as that person. This world exists because of her.

His heart only continues to break every time he remembers how foolish he has been.

This is the price he has to pay.

'This is not the world I wished for. Please hear my voice and take it back... I beg of you...'

He wishes he could turn back time and undo what he has done.

All he could do is live his immortal life in regret on this forsaken, barren lands.