Chapter 344 - The Role of the Chosen One (2) (unedited) (2/2)

”Are there any consequences if he was not able to do the task the prophecy has foretold?” I asked out of curiosity.

The Almighty One himself was not able to complete the task he was given, and the only consequence is that he was not allowed in the afterlife and his soul was reborn here once again. Having to unify a continent can take a long time, maybe a life time. Maybe, if the unification of the east and west cannot be done in my child's lifetime, he can try again in the next.

”As I know, there is a reason why the east and west should be unified, but unfortunately I was not able to learn about it.” The Almighty One said. ”My future self should be the one to find that out, and the answer should be in the east, in the country of my birth, Xing.”

”I understand.” I was a little disappointed to get such an answer, but I guess you cannot have a cheat in life. My child would have to learn to be strong and independent when he travels to the east.

The blue sky over my head started to darken. It was starting to crumble piece by piece, as if it were broken glass.

”I am afraid our time is up.” The Almighty One said. ”I have imparted with you everything I can. It is up to you and your wife on how to bring up my future self. Good luck.” The Almighty One said. As he was saying this, his body was starting to become transparent and started to fade.

”Thank you, Almighty One.” I gave my appreciation and final farewell.

The Almighty One's projection faded entirely, and the space where we were become pitch black. I do not know how long I was inside that space or how I came back. The next thing I knew, I heard someone calling med.

”Your majesty… your majesty!” I can hear Alex's worried voice. I slowly opened my closed eyes and saw Alex looking down upon me. ”Oh, thank the heavens your majesty. You are awake at last.”

”How long was I away?” I asked, feeling still disoriented.

”It was just a few minutes ago when you entered the room your majesty.” Alex replied.

”A few minutes ago?” I said with a confused expression.

”What your subordinate said is true.” Belgor replied. ”It was just minutes ago when you entered the door. When I tried approaching it, the barrier that shields the door was gone and I was able to enter. Once we entered, we saw you lying on the floor, unconscious.”

”You nearly gave me a heart attack your majesty.” Alex said gripping his chest. ”I was afraid of what might had happened to you. I do not know how to face Captain Dimitri and Vice-Captain Chris.”

”What the hell happened to you?” Belgor asked. ”And did you find what you were searching for.”

I was lost in their words when Belgor reminded me of what I came here for. I looked at my closed right fist and opened it slowly. The key fragment was in the hand where I remembered I received it from the Almighty One.

”Yes.” I said with a smile, looking at the key fragment. ”Yes, I was able to get what I came here for.”

The key fragment that was resting in my palm was the key head. As the Almighty One had said, this will help me pass the azure dragon that is preventing me from reaching my wife Alicia.

'After combining this with the other key fragments, I will be able to see you again soon my love.' I thought.

What is left is to rendezvous with Dimitri who was carrying the two key fragments. He was traveling as of now with William, on Tempest's beast form. Chris on the other hand was also in the process of retrieving the third key fragment.

”Just a little more my love.” I whispered to myself while gripping the key head close to my heart.