258 The Leaders Goodbye (1/2)

-Order of Light City, North Gate-

*Scy's POV*

*DROPS* Chara... fell to the ground... after she jumped at us. It looks like she already collapsed before she can even reach us. Her form got canceled too.

After they healed me to be able to walk, we checked at her as soon as possible. She's pretty much alive and well. Chara did great for saving us. All of them really did great.

”Huh?! Wait!” Oh, god... I wasn't paying too much attention to my sister. She lost consciousness after getting stabbed but she woke up all of a sudden! I think she saw my face!

”Is... is that you, bro?!” I can't really dodge her question anymore this time.

”Let me explain, Mari. It's not what you think.” I decided to tell her the truth but I know I'm not in the position to explain.

”You are Scythus, the one who killed lots of my guildmates, the one who wrecked our guild, the one who joined Jay to fight our guild...” No need to tell all the details...

”Well, it looks like it's really what you think...”

”But you are also the one who tried to save our guild when an army of undead tried to take over our guild, you're even here trying to stop the madness of Vulkhan and Daimond and... you are my brother.”

”Wait... did you already know?” I think... she already knows that I'm Scythus. She walked towards me and held my arms...

”Of course, I already knew from the start. I just can't believe you lied to me the whole time but I know that you only did that because you don't want to make me hate you but you are my brother, I will never hate you.” Aww... aww... stop squishing my wounds... it really hurts...

”Aha...ha... and I love you too, Mari,” Finally, she let go of my arms. That was scary...

”But seriously, what were you thinking? Why did you suddenly popped out of nowhere in the middle of the city? You even knocked me out. So cruel.” I guess she's not happy about it either, still pouting.

I explained to her what happened and then she believed every word I said. I also asked her if she knows about their guild leader's plan but she's as clueless as we are and I thought I could get clues from her. It looks like the only way to settle this is to go to the old man himself and ask him directly.

”Sir Maximus is currently at the castle. He said that no matter what happens, he will wait there, win or lose. I'm not sure what for but I think he's expecting you guys.” Mari informed us.

”Ugh... what happened?” Chara woke up in the corner with the others.

”Wait... I'm late. So, is it done?” Aurora also appeared.

I explained what happened to both Chara and Aurora and it seems that Chara was shocked by what happened but she eventually decided to come with us.

Now, I'm with Aurora, Zia, Osia, Drake, Mari, and Chara. We all want some answers.

-Order of Light Castle-

We reached the castle in no time while the remaining guards just let us through because of Mari.

”You need to go now, Scy, before the others show up. I will stay here.” Drake said and he's right. If Zeth shows up, then there will be another pain in the butt.

”Thanks, Drake. I'll see you later.” I think Drake already know what we need but I don't think he will just tell it to us if it's really that important and he could have told us himself.

After we entered the castle, he is already sitting on one of the chairs beside the castle like he's really waiting for us.

”Old man, it's time for you tell him the truth.” Aurora... you also knew.

”No need to be hasty, Aurora. He will eventually discover what I was really doing for all of you.” The old geezer stood up.

”Then let us understand. Why are you doing this? Jay... jay even chose to take your side than me, me who's been with him from the start.” Chara upset and I can tell that she's troubled. Wait, Jay did that?! I will give him a good beating later!

”You might think that all I did was make you all fight each other or cause a pointless war but what I'm doing is for your own good. The first time I met you, Reaper, I thought to myself, can he really do it? That time, I was doubtful of your abilities but even after all you've been through, even if everyone thinks that you're the bad guy, you still have these friends that helped you when I thought that you were all alone...”