Chapter 371 - The Birth of the Chosen One (1) (unedited) (1/2)
(Regaleon's POV)
The wind was blowing hard on my face while I was riding on top of Tempest. He was flying as fast as he can to the direction of where Alicia was.
”We will be there soon, do not worry.” Tempest told me to calm me down.
But I was feeling the anxiety eating me up inside. I do not know what Gladiolus was planning, but I am much more afraid of High Priest Hector more than him.
”You know that I cannot calm down unless I see Alicia safe with my own two eyes.” I said to Tempest.
”I understand.” Tempest sighed and we continued our journey.
When we were about to get there, I heard a faint voice calling for me from below.
”Leon… Leon…” The faint voice called.
I looked down to see a speck on the open waters.
”It's Anatalia.” Tempest recognized her with his good eye sight.
”Let us go down.” I ordered. I thought that Anatalia has some information that she needs to tell us.
Tempest agreed and swoop down from the sky and hovered just above Anatalia.
”What is it, Anatalia?” I said in a hurry.
”It is Alicia…” Anatalia had a grave look on her face that made my chest clench.
”What?! What happened to Alicia?” I asked with a frantic look. 'No, am I too late?' My mind was whirling with negative thoughts that I cannot seem to stop from forming.
”She is still under the sea, far from the enemy's clutches… but…” Anatalia paused.
”Tell me Anatalia!” I shouted in frustration. Anatalia had a shocked and frightened face after I shouted at her, and I felt sorry in an instant. ”I am sorry for shouting. Please forgive me. I was just feeling uneasy.” Anatalia shook her head.
”No, I understand.” Anatalia replied with an understanding look. ”I swam to Alicia's location as soon as the battle at the beach ended. I saw her and she was… she was in pain. Leon, Alicia is in labor and is about to give birth!”
I was shocked hearing Anatalia's words. It just gave me another reason to go to where Alicia is right now in haste.
”Tempest, let us move… quickly!” I ordered. ”Can you swim there fast?” I asked Anatalia.
”Do not worry about me. I will be there in no time.” Anatalia said. ”Go!”
Tempest flapped his huge wings that made ripples on top of the water. We gained altitude once more and was in full speed. Not long I can see the pillar of light shining brighter than it ever was. Around the pillar, I can see the azure dragon circling around. It was not new to me to see him guarding the area, but what surprised me was that there was someone riding on top of him.
”Tempest, can you see who is that on top of the azure dragon?” I ordered.
”Certainly.” Tempest replied.
I linked with Tempest and used his eyes to look in the far direction. That was when I saw who was riding the azure dragon. It was no other than Gladiolus.
”Master, it seems that the azure dragon has chosen a master with the royal blood.” Tempest said.
”Let us tread carefully, Tempest.” I said to him.
Tempest flew nearer the pillar of light carefully. Not long, the azure dragon and Gladiolus saw us. When were just meters away, we stopped and looked at one another.
”Just as expected, you are here.” Gladiolus said with a solemn look.
Gladiolus face was more serene since the last time I have seen him. It seems like he had solved his inner turmoils and made his decision by himself rather than following his mother's every word.
”We meet once again, Gladiolus.” I replied. ”So, you are chosen to be the azure dragon's master.”
”I was surprised too, that I was chosen to be this ones master.” Gladiolus replied calmly. ”After being chosen, now I know what my path is. This one I named Virgil, has explained to m.”
I was confused with what Gladiolus was speaking when Tempest started to explain.
”Master, I was going to tell you after this battle is over but I think it would be test to tell you now.” Tempest said.
”What is it Tempest?” I asked with utter curiosity.