43 For the Future Part 5.5 (1/2)
Vincent began to panic. His heart was pounding heavily every second which passes. The crack on the barrier began to get wider and wider, if it breaks – it's all over.
He was profusely sweating as he changed his glances from the artifact on his hand then to the barrier then back again.
Will they make it? Will they triumph? Or will they fail and perish? Those kinds of thoughts came within his mind.
Then after a few moments, the sphere on Vincent's hand began to glow and the leaves revolving around it came to a halt. Then in an instant, the leaves closed and locked unto the sphere.
In that very moment, he could feel great pressure of magical energy from the sphere as though it could choke him. Then an invisible energy surged towards the barrier.
Vincent smiled in genuine joy.
”Finally…”
Justice had finally been served. Now the souls of his fallen comrades can lay to rest.
Vincent had finally obtained the vengeance he sought. Now with that vengeance, the world was saved.
Once the final phase of the artifact had commenced, the outcome was assured. None will be able to escape, none will be safe. Well, that's what he heard from his father, for Vincent himself never used the artifact. In fact, even his father only heard those from his father. Even though that was the case, they never doubted the ones which told them that fact.
A long moment had past and Vincent felt like the spreading of the crack halted. Then, it might have worked.
Feeling safe, Vincent approached closer to the barrier. He went closer to where he could see blazing black flames.
Then shortly after, azure flames which seemed to serve as eyes gazed at Vincent. Then they glared at each other.
”How does it feel to be the victim now?”
Vincent said to the person on the other side of the barrier. He knew his voice wouldn't reach the other side, even so, he only wanted to say what he wanted to say.
”You look pathetic. Now, begone and never return.”
At that instant, the person on the other side looked like he just got pulled away.
After several seconds the barrier vanished and the scene before Vincent was quite something like chaotic. The mansion was nowhere to be seen, there was not even a trace of it which can be seen, not a single brick nor any material.
There was now but a giant crater on the ground. It may be a bit of a chaotic sight, Vincent still took a deep breath and sighed in relief.
The entities which threatened the world had finally been dealt with.
Vincent looked at the edge of the crater before him right on his ground level. There he saw pieces of metal from the gates which was taken down by the barrier and he could also see pieces of bricks from the walls.
”Remnants and proofs of what has occurred. I guess what happened here should be recorded and remembered.”
”It's finally over, huh?”
Noah said while smiling and in relief.
”Woo, that scared the hell out of me!”
Frederick said.
”I bet you pissed on your pants.”
Benjamin said.
”Yeah a bit.”
”Wait what, really?” Benjamin was surprised on what supposed to be a tease actually happened.
”Then I suppose now I can see my family tomorrow.” Matthew said.
”We only have like, I don't know, I couple of hours before Christmas day, so I guess we can hang out with our family earlier than I expected.” Mars said.
Out of the blue, a loud roar rang out from the forest, then followed by another, there were like three or more roars came from different part of the forest. It was roar which gave a chill down one's spine.
”What was that?” Frederick said.
At the very moment Vincent heard those roars, he already had an idea what it was.
”Perhaps those were the roars by beasts.”
”Beasts?” Matthew asked.
”With the summoner which who the beasts or monster was bounded to now banished. The summoned monsters are now free with no masters to command them.”
”Seriously?” Frederick asked grasping an idea in the situation, then he continued. ”Then those monsters will…”
”Yes, they will likely run rampant on this land.”
”Then it's not over yet, huh.” Noah said.
”Let's go to the nearest roar we heard.”
Everyone replied in affirmative and the rushed to where the nearest roar was.
Shortly after, they have found the source of the roar.
”What the hell is that?” Matthew asked.
It was a horrifying creature made of bones. It was tall and big. It has sharp scythe-like arms and made of bones. It has a pair of dreadful azure glowing eyes within the empty sockets of its eyes. It has sharp feet similar to claws of birds.
”That's one of the strangest things I've ever seen.” Frederick said.
”Why haven't we seen this monster while going to the mansion?” Benjamin asked.
”This one is stationed quite a distance from the mansion, so maybe we were lucky enough to not confront one of these monsters.” Mars said.
”Luck, huh. I guess you're right.” Frederick said.
The monster was walking around and was slightly violently moving around like a wild beast. Then shortly, the monster seemed to have noticed Vincent and company, the beast faced them and roared.
”Oh, looks like it wants to fight us.” Mars said.
”So we still have to fight.” Benjamin said.
”Then let's give this monster and the others some good beating!” Frederick said.
Vincent cast away his rifle and unsheathed his sword.
”Then, let us finish all of these monsters as soon as possible.”
Then the company defeated the first monster then move to the other and gradually, they defeated each monster. They successfully and easily defeated all the skeleton warriors and managed to destroy all of those giants made of bones.
Then the date of December 24, 2021, was recorded in the order as a day of successful banishment. The banishment of several powerful entities which eradicated an entire town and killed hundreds of people.
***
In a very luxurious and large mansion, a party was being held. There were some people wearing pretty impressive and expensive clothing, and some were wearing simple yet impressive clothing.
The place where the party was being held can be described as lavish. Well, the owner of the mansion was wealthy. It was a good time to celebrate. It was a party for the victory of the New Dawn Order.
For it was a party for that, there was no need for etiquette. So it was not required to wear formal clothing or to act formally. It was like a free to do party. But of course, naturally, all must look proper, and wear proper clothes.
There were several tables around the large room where the party was happening. Atop those tables were cuisines which looked so delicious even looking from a distance. Dishes, desserts and alike looked like they were shining on the tables. There were too many cuisines that one would not bother to count but eat until they can no longer.
For the party just begun, there were still only a few people at the party, but they were already enjoying themselves.
The ones who first arrived were Noah Rakesol, Mars Eralias, and Matthew Penson. Of course, with their family in tow. In addition, some people who helped in the search for the beings they banished were also there.
Distant from them, Vincent observed. He wore a black leather jacket, white shirt, black jeans, and white shoes. It may be simple, but it looked so good on him. With his fixed golden hair and handsome features, and also good body build, the ladies would call him perfect and they would quickly fall in love.
He smiled at the joyful smiles on his colleague's faces, as well as on the smiles of their families.
…The future, is indeed, saved…
Vincent felt a good warmth in his heart, and also a relief. The people of the world were finally safe, once again.
Shortly after, Vincent decided to approach and greet them.
”Hi, everyone. I see you're enjoying.”
Matthew responded first to him.
”Of course, especially my family right here! They've never been in this kind of parties, especially my grandkids.”
Matthew lived quite a simple life so they can't really go or facilitate a party like this. The young kids with him seemed to be really having fun, and they seemed to be already making friends with other kids, due to that Vincent was glad himself.
”The foods are delicious, that alone can make us happy!”
Noah said while patting his grandchildren on the head.
”Well, this kind of things happen rarely, it won't hurt to have fun.”
Mars said while placing his hand over his wife's shoulder.
”With you all here, it makes me happy. Still, the group which took out the enemies are not all here yet, huh.”
Vincent said.
”Well, Frederick… It's not surprising for him to be late.”
Noah said.
”I suppose you're right.”
”Hm, as for Ben… it's quite a surprise.”
Matthew said.
”Well, I heard he'll be bringing all of his family, like all of them!”
Mars said.
Vincent chuckled.
”If that's the case then it's understandable that he would be late.”
Vincent peered around, paying attention to every detail. He looked at all direction but it seemed he couldn't find what he was looking for. His colleagues were quite puzzled by this, so they decided to ask him, but before they could, someone already asked him.
”You seemed to be looking for someone, sir.”
Startled, Vincent shrugged and immediately faced that familiar voice.
”Ah, April, you're finally here.”
The one who called was one his maids, April Aster.
”Yes, thank you for having us here, sir.”
”So, who did you bring with you?”
”I brought my mother, father, and younger sister.”
Vincent looked at behind April and there he saw a middle-aged man and woman, and a young girl who was at the age of ten.
The man and woman approached Vincent.
”Good evening, sir Vincent. We are sincerely thankful for inviting us here.”
April's father said.
”It's nothing Mr. Aster, it's natural for me to invite April's family in this kind of celebration.”
”Thank you for taking care of our daughter, we're lucky to have you as her master.”