Chapter 218 - PREMONITION OF DEATH (2/2)
But Oreki did not mind.
In a few years, there would nobody above him in terms of physical body other than Azief.
Even then, he would still be able to battle with the Death Monarch without being killed in one exchange like so many enemies of Death Monarch that is stupid enough to fight him face to face.
As he closes and opens his eyes, there was a humming from his body as he refines another lightning bolt that is swirling inside his body.
He was in a trance when suddenly his glare turns sharp and he look behind him as he jumped up and adopt a defensive posture
'Who?!' He said.
It was then he realizes a snake. A small green snake…slithering on the floor of his hut. But, Oreki did not trust relaxed.
Instead he is more vigilant.
Because he could feel a trace of power from that snake.
A powerful soul.
If not for his thunder attributes that could sense thing so acutely…he would not have realized that there is a slithering snake in his hut.
'Who?!' He asked again.
It was then green mist covered the hut and then at the place where there is the snake now there is a young man that seems handsome and fragile
Even though the face is different Oreki of course is familiar with this nauseating aura.
'Loki!' He said with derision
'It has been a long time Oreki.' Loki greeted with that annoying smile.
Oreki did not relax.
'Do you not believe I would call upon the whole power of the World Government to capture you right now?'
Loki smirks as he sits on one of the chairs on the living room.
'Ah, come on. We both know you won't do that. You…owe me. And I always come to collect. Just like that someone.' He said with a trace of reminiscent on his face.
Oreki takes a deep breath and then still standing he asked.
'What do you want?' Loki click his finger and a smog of green covers the hut, a barrier that prevents others from listening to their conversation.
Oreki notices it and his vigilance increased.
'What is the meaning of this Loki?'
'I come here…to resolve a misunderstanding…and prevent something from happening. All I need from you is simple. A front row seat'
'A front row seat? For what?'
'For the greatest farce in the world' he said as a smirk etched on his face.
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SOMEWHERE IN POLAND.
Morgana effort was futile. She arrived at Poland center Krakow only to hear that the Death Monarch is no longer there.
No one knows where he is now.
But Morgana …she could guess where the Death Monarch went. Especially when she heard the rumors on the capital.
It is said that the Fairy of Stars Somi come to talk about Wang Jian.
Morgana then heard that the White Witch said this might relate to Sofia. And she spoke of everything she knows to Morgana.
From what she told Morgana, Hirate sent an Executive Order ordering the capture of the Divine Archer.
And immediately something clicked. Morgana…knows the way her father works. Sometimes he doesn't make sense and he did many weird things.
But if there is one thing that is constant with him…is that he protect his own.
'Louise we are going.' Morgana said as she got up from her bed packing her bag.
She slept in the inn in center Krakow yesterday to search for some news but when she got the news from the White Witch, she knows where the Death Monarch is going
'Where are we going Madam?'
Smiling with deviousness Morgana replied
'The Island of Peace.'
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ISLAND OF PEACE
THE QUORUM COUNCIL ROOM
There was thirteen men in the room. They are all shrouded in the darkness of the room. Sitting on the ends of the long table is Admiral Pandikar.
The other twelve faces were a few politicians and military leaders of the World Government. They all came in holographic projection.
Pandikar open the lights and the twelve faces were revealed. They all look at each other. Most of them was frowning
Then one of them said
'The Death Monarch has return' the other faces darken. That name is something of a taboo in the World Government, a stain on their claim of superiority
'Pandikar….are you sure about this?'
Pandikar who was the only one truly here in the room, nodded
'We need to have insurance. We could not always acquiesce.'
'This is no joking matter. The Death Monarch is powerful. He already brought down Poland. That is one of our territory we need to keep the Republic ambition in check'
Pandikar nodded and reply
'We have Hikigaya and Oreki.'
One of the people in the room then said
'They are unstable elements. Hikigaya is secluding himself to form his fourth disk. And Oreki….who knows where his thoughts lies?'
'You think he would change side?'
The person did not say anything. But another person said nonchalantly
'The Republic….is gaining traction. There will…..be people who will be tempted.'
Pandikar rub his beard.
'I will send some of the Secret Guard to watch over him him.' The other did not say anything only nodding.
For a while there is silence in the room until one of them began addressing the elephant in the room
'Hirate…..is he still there?' Pandikar eyes turns sharp. Then he reply with his gruff voice.
'He is still there.'
'No….problem?' One of the other ask
'I doubt that' Pandikar replies with a devious smile on his face. The other people in the room decided to trust Pandikar words and did not say anything more on that matter
'Fine….Then let us discuss the mobilization of the army' one of the council members said
Pandikar nodded as the thirteen people inside the Quorum Council is making plans for the World Government
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SOMEWHERE DEEP BELOW THE GOLDEN CAGE OF RAYMOND AND THE WIND CELL OF THE DIVINE ARCHER.
In a metal-like minerals room etched with vibrational runes and formation that links to the heart of the island, is a person, with sagged body and faces full of tiredness.
That person eyes is bloodshot. The man was tall if he stands and usually he looked dignified and majestic.
But now sprawling on the floor of this room, no trace of that dignity and majesty could be seen on this man body.
This man was the President of the World Government Ashikaga Hirate.
Hirate even though he was tired, he still looked at the room with hatred. His Psionic Force could not penetrate this weird metal, making him unable to send a message.
It also prevent him from being detected. If not maybe Hikigaya or the others would realize that he was being imprisoned here.
Hirate coughed blood as he felt the rebound of once again trying to use his Psionic Force.
'Fuck this shit' he cursed in frustration
'Uhuk,uhuk'
Hirate then let his body rest, his body sprawl around the floor, tiredness fill his body. He still remembers it like it was yesterday.
And it all started with the discussion on how to deal with the Divine Archer.
Hirate knows in his previous encounter with the Prince that the Prince respond to kindness and gratitude more positively instead of strong arm tactics.
Knowing that he suggested to talk to Divine Archer and let her explain it to the Prince about the matter of the assassination.
However Pandikar and a few other high echelon members of the Quorum did not agree saying that the World Government is now able to stand equal with the Prince.
Even if that is so, Hirate and Raymond believes that it is better to seek friend than make enemies.
Who would have thought that Pandikar would use this matter to convince a few of the council members to stage a coup?
They were trapped in the Council Room, and fought a blood battle with the whole World Government not knowing he and Raymond was captured.
He didn't know what happens after…. But Hirate truly regret that he created the Golden Cage and the Wind Cell.
He created it in secrecy in fear of Raymond betrayal and in fear that the Divine Archer might one day attack the Island.
He didn't know it would be used against him.
Two of his supporters were captured. Hirate didn't know what happens on the surface and how would the coup sustains itself.
But there was another thing Hirate was confused by?
Why was he spared?
Hirate closes his eyes as he sleeps. His only chance of escaping this is to breakthrough. He is prepared to borrow the power of the Psionic Force.
In the middle of the room, a faint aura that would disturb the mind and plunge people to a chattering and complexity of thousands of mind is slowly enveloping Hirate.
Like the day before and the day before it. Today, he once again trying to breakthrough.
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All over the world people are gathering at the Island Of Peace. Some come openly, others are hiding in the dark.
But where is the main character of this event?
Everyone that knows the backstory knows that the Death Monarch will come to the Island to ask for explanation.
But where is he?
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IN A CAVE SOMEWHERE IN THE LANCESTON REGION OF AUSTRALIA
Sitting on the ground is Azief. He was looking at something on his hand. It was a spear. Looking at the spear there is excitement on his face
He then said to himself with determination
'I will form my fifth Disk using this spear as the base. A spear forged from the fragment of the All Source'
He then gripped the spear tightly and said in his mind
'Refine!'
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