"Yup, the one who neither is human nor a beast, the incantation of evil"(Zeshald)
Young little Violet was rolling on the carpet in middle of a spacious room, she pointed at a picture of a black evil god which the large picture book depicted, and Zeshald answered her while smiling.
"Can my lord father win against it?"(Young Violet)
"Only a good person with pure heart and mind could win the evil god of calamity"(Zeshald)
"Than, I will become a good person and help my lord father"(Young Violet)
"Hohoho, princess is a very good child."(Zeshald)
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"So something like that happened."(Zeshald)
"I didn't know that you had such a relationship."(Yusuke)
"The princess of those days was an obedient and pleasant child"said Zeshald as he yearned for the olden day, "Now, it looks like she is not even a shadow of her past" as Yusuke retort against the original person who is now pouting. Not even being compose, she is simply defiant.
Just before the sunset the merchants at the commoner's district began to tidy up their street stalls on the main street, songs that were being sang mark the beginning of the night business, customers who were looking for particular items begin to intermingled, the disorderliness during this time set a unique atmosphere for this place, today however, along one corner of the street is an imposing presence.
The sudden declaration of capturing by the fire corps, who currently abandon their duty of escort cause curious onlookers to gather transforming it to a mass attraction. By the way, the one who sings songs are harlots.
Yusuke and Zeshald was surrounded by the fire corps soldiers with spears pointing at them, although it seems that the soldiers faces were filled with confusion.
Just a few year back, as part of celebration of the new year of festival known as "creation festival", King Esvobus issued an edict to all of his soldiers "Do not get involved with Zeshald", in other words it could be seen as "Do not touch him".
Since then, Zeshald had not once visited to the palace, he even left the city to live in a certain skilless village. What had happened between the King and Zeshald was unknown, although it seems like there is a lingering atmosphere that the King have a weakness against Zeshald.
"What the hell are you guys waiting for Arrest them Now!"(Krielov)
"but, But ... ... Are we supposed to disobey the King's orders?"(Soldier 1)
"Moreover, there isn't a legitimate reason to arrest them on the spot."(Soldier 2)
The soldiers were conflicted by Krielov orders of restraining, as the soldiers were uneasy about violating the imperial edict, and there is also the question of being no clear reason for restraining them. As they are different from the common soldiers, the palace soldier corps are able to give their suggestion or opinion to a certain extend.
"Do not mind about it, I will give an explanation to my father"(Violet)
Violet declared as it seems interesting, due to the unexpected meet up with Zeshald, Violet was in a good mood as she had suddenly found a way to kill time. Thus approving the arrest of these 2 people allowing him to bring them back to the palace. Putting Zeshald aside, there is also another interesting black hair man with a unique presence.
"As the princess have said, the evil god of calamity have been called upon to this street by this dubious person ... ... as I had thought he is targeting the king's life - "(Krielov)
"Hoho, You conveniently use the words of the princess in your favor."(Zeshald)
"chi...... What did you Say!"(Krielov)
Zeshald's meticulous plans caught Krielov in the tongue as he put a stop to his remarks, and launches a new set of traps. There is also the factor of Yusuke whose presence and powers are unknown.
"Hmmm ...... You're the type that whose excessive loyalty will cause the death of your lord."(Zeshald)
"What...."(Krielov)
"King Esvobus had already decree not to be involved with me right ... ... wouldn't it be better to abide by the royal decree?"(Zeshald)
"What do you mean by that!"(Krielov)
Changing his aloof attitude, Krielov directed a sharp gaze at Zeshald whom gave a word of warning, the flame corps soldiers who were surrounding them put themselves on guard. Violet who find it amusing, was shocked and froze when Zeshald changed his aura.
"Teacher teacher, why are you adding fuel to the fire."(Yusuke)
"There's no problem, leave this to me."(Zeshald)
After Yusuke whispered to Zeshald in secrecy, Zeshald who had a killing aura returned to his aloof mood, irritated by what just happened Krielov begin to spread his 2 hands as a gesture.
"Didn't Esvobus wanted to distance himself from me, although the reason is unknown? And yet here you are trying to escort me back into the palace."(Zeshald)
"This is not an invitation! In the first place, there isn't any reason for you sinners to meet the king."(Krielov)
"... ... how many disciples do you think I have in the palace?"(Zeshald)
"Argh.....!"(Krielov)
Zeshald had once coached many people within the palace about divine arts. The healing-based elite corps of the palace compose mainly of water divine arts users are known as the "Water God Corps", nearly all the elites of this corps revered Zeshald as their master. If the fire corps were to restrain Zeshald back to the palace, there will definitely be protests and petition from them.
Normally people will distance themselves in accordance to the King's wishes of not getting involve, "Loyal Subject" are you going to break that title? When questioned, Krielov whose loyalty, jealous heart and assuming actions caused him to be at a loss with words.
"Than, Than ... ... how do you explain that person with black hair!"(Krielov)
"What about Yusuke?"(Zeshald)
Yusuke shrug at the topic. "So his name is Yusuke", as Violet whispered in confirmation.
"Don't try and play the fool, as the one who is trying to find the evil god of calamity, why have you summoned him to this city."(Krielov)
"Goodness Gracious? I have been saying that 'the identity of the evil god of calamity is a plague', do you really believe in the existence of the evil god?"(Zeshald)
After replying him, the fire corps soldiers look at each other bewildered by the so called 'fairy-tale'. From the start it was Violet who saw Yusuke's black hair and shouted "Evil god of calamity", which became the catalyst of this drama.
Krielov who was shocked by the moment, did not really believe that a real 'evil god' actually existed. The "Evil god of calamity" was the princess way to kick up a fuss, as an excuse in order to capture Zeshald.
As the crowd was silent and lost in confusion, Zeshald felt it was a suitable time to finish up.
"Did you know? If you blend all the colors together you will get black"(Zeshald)
Among the divine arts users who possess the divine arts, in normal cases only one type of power is being blessed from the 4 gods, however there are rare cases where some are born with more than one divine arts.
"From my point of view his black hair represents the combine powers of the 4 major gods whose skills dwells within him."(Zeshald)
"You have reminded him of the ordeal, that even the parents of this child, believed him to be the evil god." Zeshald begin to explained Yusuke's life story, that he came from a faraway foreign country and was abandon at the shrine of the artless, he was protected by the artless in the nearby village, and was brought up in secrecy until recently.
A truly smooth tall story Zeshald had told, the surrounding crowd begin to understand when they said "so that's what happen" as everyone around had a sad look in their faces, it's time for the last phase. He stood upright and lightly cleared his throat, and began to speak in a dignified tone about the study related to legend of the evil god.
"First let's talk about why the statues of the evil god located everywhere within the shrines of the artless is black in color, if you mixed every single color, that means the unification of powers of the 4 great gods in harmony that would never happened which points to chaos, the chaos is the summoning of calamity which can be use to define black which in turn can also be seen as a symbol of chaos, since ancient time there had been studies of the lives those without affinity and that raise the question of why the artless do not possess god skills, this is the results of my findings after years of dyeing and mixing dust and mold--"(Zeshald)
"Wait, wait a minute Zeshald, I know that, what just happen was my fault."(Violet)
Zeshald entered his editorial mode which Violet was extremely weak against. In order to stop him from lecturing her with a flood of words which is likely to become a headache, she panickily apologize to her mistakes. Standing at the side watching as it unfolds Yusuke thought 'unexpectedly she also have her cute side'.
While we were making a commotion, news begin to spread in the palace, by the time the king's notification came the case was adjourned. "Heed my words, Do not lift a finger" was what the notification said.
"What, it was getting good from here on"(Zeshald)
As Zeshald blurted out, although his innermost thoughts were "that went well" as he stroke his chest.
"Don't worry about father, next time come and visit the palace."(Violet)
"I will be waiting for you." as Violet wave goodbye while heading back towards the noble district, following closely behind was her attendant Krielov from the palace escort corps.
The surrounding crowd begin to disperse, since the sunsetted while they were busily tidying up their stall, there was a yellow hair strong man who was interested in Zeshald's editorial wanted to hear the sequel of it, "I will announce the thesis of it soon"as Zeshald declared,"I'll be looking forward to it"as the guy left.
"Phew, that's was close. Shall we return to the horse carriage."(Zeshald)
"Should I say great work...."(Yusuke)
Yusuke respected the irony of being able to turn that situation around, while Zeshald answered with a smile.
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As Yusuke and his group returned to the carriage, they begin making the bed and started on the preparation for tomorrow, as they took out items needed to be sold for the stall and place it aside while also taking out the lala fruits and dried meat for dinner. During the commotion that just happened, they had met Princess Violet who was the catalyst of it, and thus they begin to talk about the relationship between the King and Zeshald.
"My past with Esvobus, we were companions on a journey together. Hmmm, a little more salt and the taste would be great right?"(Zeshald)
"Err, I was acquainted with the king"(Zeshald)
While performing customization on the seasoning of the dried meat that Zeshald preferred, Yusuke was listening to the not so ordinary old man's story. It was more than 20 years ago, before Esvobus ascended his throne.
Esvobus who was going to become the future king, was trying to find methods to prosper the country other than dominant invasion by force, in order to become a virtue king he decided to travel as much as possible around the world to deepen his insight of advancement/development. During these trips there were friends and followers from various countries who traveled together, Zeshald was one of them.
"It is good that he is a virtue King, although he is a man of little ambition"(Zeshald)He who is known to be the apex of the fire skill people a symbol of the military might, was a pacifist who wishes for a peaceful solution. He layout the foundations of a good government and was also highly supported by people as a virtue king, his fame wasn't bad, but the foreign countries use their military to make a pass and put political stress on the government and there was inner criticism of having a weak attitude.
"Particularly, there was intensive harassment from the neighboring country in the recent years"(Zeshald)
"Harassment?"(Yusuke)
Our neighboring country "Bull garden" whose lands comprises of a large mountain which altitude exceeds over 1000m is 2/3 of their territories, their ideology is that there is no hierarchy among the 4 gods, a true democratic emerging nation.
"Fortress city Paula" was build at the foot of the mountain as their second capital, it is there to glower at the borders of Fonclanc. By the way, the distance from Paula to Sanc Adiet is much closer than the village of Rufk.
"Groups of civilian military personal from bull garden have been trespassing our national borders, laying waste and spreading fear in Fonclanc's territories."(Zeshald)
"Eh, Isn't that a dangerous act of aggression?"(Yusuke)"Well, usually that would have started a war"(Zeshald)
King Esvobus instructed the strengthening of the security near the border while sending a messenger of protest, but Bull garden only requested the abolition of Aristocracy, and completely ignored all protest.
Isn't that crazy, Bull garden sent in a large number of spies into Sanc Adiet, there are even collusion within the palace officials. Even with the strengthening of the border security, leaked information have made it less effective.
"Aren't they being sloppy"(Yusuke)
"Well, even if our side were to persist on being a pacifist our opponent will hit us with a planned insertion strategy that bases off their conclusion of what was heard and seen, that's what I'll do."(Zeshald)
"Is this country alright?"asked Yusuke, "For the time being it is" replied Zeshald heavy heartedly.
"I had consulted Esvobus and will get into Bull garden's plan."(Zeshald)
"Isn't that....."(Yusuke)
"That's to say, spying. However, I have to be invited as one of Blue Garden Betrayer."(Zeshald)
Because of that, Zerald had to turn his relationship with the king sour.
"Whoa ..... Isnt this, a state secret?"(Yusuke)
"Yup, It's a super absolute secrecy secret."(Zeshald)
"! Should you be telling me all this?"(Yusuke)
What type of lighthearted talk is this as tension rises within Yusuke, Zeshald put on a serious look, as it seems that it was the intention behind this talk.
"I am curious about you who is summoned in the form of the evil god would accomplished, and what role you will play in time."(Zeshald)
At that time, those who wrote about the stories and those who spread the stories, the stories of the evil god who brought about calamity, what kind of disaster were they hoping for, was it the decisions made by the authorities, was it the evaluation of the general people.
In the end "who wished for this calamity"
"Maybe than, I might be the first one who will tread on the road of destruction, but .... ...."(Zeshald)
I do not know the intention of the existence which summoned Yusuke to this world and gave him a unique power, in the ancient past during major turning point of history there had been appearance of the evil god, a transcendent being which could carry out the world's judgement.
Evidently the basis of judgement will be cast from the information gathered, though many pleasant things would be better for thinking.
"Please lord, go explore and see the many things our world have to offer. "
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