Chapter 27 : Moments (2)

Keinnayi P.O.V

Next morning, Embra come out of the bathroom after taking a bath and come to the dining room. I and Sethar are already preparing for breakfast which is fried rice with pineapple juice. A perfect breakfast for Embra who likes to eat his fill in the early morning.

After breakfast, Embra prepared to go to work which is at the government office, a little far from here. Embra has already sold or gave most of his supercars and luxury cars to his subordinates. He wanted us to keep our cars but, last year, we also sold all the cars we possessed except for the Karlmann that Embra prepared for Sethar in 2022 and the Urus which run on electric.

We are keeping the two cars because they have low maintenance and they are also energy-efficient. They can either be charged with electricity or solar power. So, we are still riding them even though they are cars we bought three years ago. Embra himself is only riding the Sedan that one of the Japan Car company made from him. Neither I nor Sethar uses our car much. So, usually, one of them are loaned to others while we ride the other.

"Keinnayi. Sethar. I will be going to work. " (Embra)

"Alright. Come back home early. I will be making your favourite." (Keinnayi)

"Oh? I am looking forward to it then." (Embra)

Today is also the same. After Embra gets out, it is the turn for us to go. I and Sethar will be going to the market and around 3 p.m, Sethar will do part-time at the orphanage till 7 p.m. While I was thinking, Sethar is already ready to go out and already at the doorstep.

"Sister Dewei?" (Sethar)

"Hm? Oh. COming. I was thinking about what to buy." (Keinnayi)

Hearing Sethar, I pull myself together and ready to go to the market. I think it was three years ago after the celebration of Embra's plan success. I asked Sethar to calls me 'Sister' but, she would always deny. I thought we are already close enough to be called 'Sisters' but, it seemed Sethar is still refusing to call me 'Sister'. However, Embra tells her that he will separate me from her if she doesn't call me 'Sister'. It really was a good memory.

Because it was not only Embra, his close subordinates also tease Sethar to call me 'Sister' and after a month of being teased, Sethar gave up and call me 'Sister Dewei'. I could not describe how happy I was when she first called me that. We celebrated for the whole night after that too for the simple reason of Sethar calling me 'Sister'. However, should I say as expected, Sethar outright refuses to call Embra 'Brother'.

She is still not calling him that but, I know her. I know she has already recognized Embra as an older brother she never had and love him like a brother too. *smile* Those were good days. But, everything has an end and it seems today is also that kind of end. For the whole morning, I did not tell Sethar anything and go shopping with her like usual.

When we arrived back at the penthouse, we cooked and had lunch. And, we are watching the television now after lunch. After two hours, When I see that it is almost time, I turn to Sethar who is reading a light novel. I think, Sethar perceived the serious atmosphere around me because she immediately turns towards me as soon as I look at her. She put back the book she is reading and close the television too. After sitting properly in front me, Sethar asked me what I wanted to say,

"*laugh sheepishly* Ahaha. Was I obvious? " (Sethar)

"Yes. I noticed since morning. But, I was waiting for you to talk first because I don't want to -" (Sethar)

"*smile* Thank you, Sethar. It seems I was too tensed. ... Listen. Embra is going to die today. An hour from now." (Keinnayi)

".. *Eyes Widen*... Is that so?" (Sethar)

"..Ah. We are going back." (Keinnayi)

Sethar took it easier than I expected but, I am sure she is already prepared for this. We cannot save Embra here. Embra has too much power and influence on this world. So, saving him here may impact the whole world. So, saving him was never an opinion. But, whatever it may be. It is still sad to see someone close to us die. For me, I will lose the man I love and Sethar will lose her older brother.

Deep down, we both know that his death is not the end of everything. So, we are not feeling sad about that. What we are feeling sad about is that we won't be seeing him any time soon. I will be reincarnating him in a world and I am sure, he will choose to walk the path of Godhood. So, we won't be seeing each other again till he attains godhood.

It may take him a couple of thousand years or maybe a millennium. We cannot be sure and that is what makes us sad. We won't be seeing each other for a long time. I am sure Sethar is also equally sad as me. But, we have to move forward. I swallow my sadness and hug Sethar who I now see as my little sister.

"... Sister Dewei, we have to part with Embra, right?.." (Sethar)

"Ah. We have to." (Keinnayi)

"I don't want to admit but, I .. I love him like a brother. An older brother I never had... That is the kind of feeling I feel for him." (Sethar)

"Hm.." (Keinnayi)

"... I am gonna miss him." (Sethar)

This is the first time I have ever seen Sethar this sad. But, as her god-, no, as her elder sister, I could not act weak in front of her. So, I change the topic and pet her in her back.

"Me too. I am gonna miss him too. But, I am sure, if it is Embra, he will aim for godhood and I am completely sure he will attain it too." (Keinnayi)

Hearing my words, Sethar chuckle after some seconds...

"Yes. *Chuckle* I am sure he will. ... I wonder what kind of god will he become? Maybe.. God of war?" (Sethar)

"That is certainly a possibility. I can't deny that. *laugh*" (Keinnayi)

"*laugh*" (Sethar)

We both laugh thinking about our own imagination of Embra sitting on the throne of 'God of War' while commanding an army of billions. After a few minutes, we become able to suppress our sadness. So, we both unseal our power. First thing first, I have to upgrade the 'The Guide System' I gave to him and a few gifts. Sethar will go around the world to look for Embra's loyal subordinates.

As a Valkyrie that serves a goddess, she has the power, no, more like authority to grant a chance of reincarnation to warriors or soldiers who live off their life on the battlefields. But, this time, she will change the master to Embra. So, at the death of those loyal subordinates, they will reincarnate again and meet Embra in their next lives.

Unfortunately, she is not powerful enough yet to determine in which term and conditions they will meet and she cannot make them loyal to Embra as soon as they see him but, they will surely meet in their next lives. I think she is doing that because of Embra but, there is also another reason - they are her apprentices. It was just a short time of two years but, undoubtedly they learn some fighting technique or tactics from Sethar. So, I think she is being kind to them. Anyway, I also have a job. So, let's start.

P.O.V changed

2:00 p.m

In one of the guest rooms of a huge Japanese house, Embra can be seen drinking tea with three elders who have white hairs and wrinkly faces. One of the old men has few hairs on his head, almost bald, and thin body that he looks powerless. But, his firm gazes and powerful eyes betray his body structure. Another old man who is sitting with Embra also has a winkles face and a stomach most would call 'beer belly'. He looks friendly and easy going with his soft smile but, all the three people know not to mess with him.

The last man who is sitting opposite of Embra is a man who is widely known as 'longest-serving Leader' in the world and one of the influential people in Japan since decades ago. He is retired now but, he still holds power not less than the current prime minister. The other old men are also CEO of the top bank in Japan and CEO of a certain Transportation company.

All four men sitting in the tatami room, drinking tea can be said to be the most powerful people in Japan. Their power is no less than each other and they have influential unexpected of their position. For example, the CEO who owns a certain Transportation company. If he so wishes it, he can stop, all the transportations across Japan and even made an impact enough to lose billions of dollar for the government.

The reasons they are all here is to talks about the affairs of current Japan and decides the future of Japan. Their words are powerful enough to impact the whole of Japan, if not the whole world.

"... I see, So, Prince Fumihito is not ready yet, huh? It is unfortunate that he is not wise enough" (Big Man)

"Ah. But, I have something I can use on him. So, leave him to me." (Thin man)

"Matters of Prince aside, what about Masako? Are we giving her the Chief Justice position?" (Embra)

"You disagree?" (Thin man)

"*sip* No. But, she has an obvious weakness one can find out with just a throughout research on her." (Embra)

"That only applies to you, Embra-san. It is not that easy to hold her in a palm." (Big man)

".. I already get her. She will do a fine job at that." (Abe)

"Well, if you say so... Then, I assume, we have nothing else to talk?" (Embra)

"Hmm... I think there is nothing else.. What? You in a rush to return home?" (Big man)

The big man sitting at the left side of Embra looks at him in interest. The thin man also glances up at Embra from his teacup. That is the same story for the last man who is holding the teacup in his hand too. But, under the gazes of three powerful men, which can make anyone nervous, Embra is unfazed. He replies just casually after drinking all the tea in the cup.

"There is a signing event I don't want to miss you see. That was their last book too. So, I am definitely going." (Embra)

"An author's signing event you don't want to miss? Ho? This old man is curious now... Whose signing event?" (Thin man)

"Who else? Eichira-san's, of course. So, I will be going. I have to drive for two hours to reach there." (Embra)

"Ahaha. Are you still reading that manga? Remind me again, How old are you?" (Thin man)

"48. But, age and identity are meaningless in front of the good manga." (Embra)

".. Nice phrasing. Would have respect if it was spoken by someone else but you. Embra-san" (Big Man)

"HoHo... I see... Should I remind you of what happened to you two years and three months ago? *Joker Smile*" (Embra)

The big man with beer belly shiver for a little bit seeing Embra's smile but, he remains calm and composed. However, his slight trembling in his voice betrays him. The other two just sighed seeing the big man.

"I-It was just a Joke. Don't take it to heart. Let's all get along, shall we" (Big Man)

"Mh..mm. Anyway, Let's not meet too often. It is unpleasant seeing you old coots." (Embra)

"As rude as ever, brat." (Abe)

"Oi. Just so you know, I am nearly fifty. I am no longer a kid" (Embra)

"Whatever. For me, it would please me if you die early." (Abe)

"See? He himself is rude too. *sigh* Anyway, farewell." (Embra)

""*chuckle*"" (The two men)

They are talking about who is rude and who is not but, there is no tension or spark in the atmosphere which is an evident that they have a close relationship. The two men sitting on the side just laugh softly while looking at Embra who is leaving. the room after a light bow to everyone. (AN: Light bow: Similar to a nod but, more respectful.)