Chapter – 112 (Farewell Ais)
(*A/N: Here goes 1/3 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)
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Atmosphere in the room become tense suddenly. Loki even opened her eyes slightly. Others stand up from their seats started to glare at Primis. As If he said something wrong then they won't hesitate to attack him. Primis saw this with indifferent expression.
Primis: Fools.
BOOM!!!!
A terrifying pressure descends on everyone present in the room. They all are trying their best to remain standing, but the pressure keeps on increasing. Soon, they all fall to the ground. All of them are sweating buckets. Loki opened her eyes in horror. When pressure descends Loki also used her divinity to counter, but the pressure completely suppressed it. Primis didn't stop and keeps on increasing the pressure. Now they are even having trouble breathing.
But then Primis stopped. Why, because he can saw that Riveria and Lefiya won't survive if he increases it further. After all, as a mage both their bodies are weak compared to others. Even though Loki also has mortal body, her divinity will be able to protect her for some time. Once the pressure was removed, they are started to deep breath to calm their breathing.
Primis: If I wanted to take Ais by force, did you really think you would be able to stop me?
None of them argue back because they fully agree. They have heard Riveria told them that Primis may be stronger than Ottar. But seeing is believing. Now they completely believe it. Even Ottar won't be able to make them feel this helpless. Loki was the first to speak after calming down. She realizes that she can't make enemy out of him.
'Loki: No wonder he can erase one of strongest Familia on his own.'
Loki: That's true, my apologize. So, why do you want Ais?
Others also decided to listen quietly.
Primis: Isn't it because of you all?
Loki: Us?
Primis: Yes. Haven't you all hurt her enough?
All: WHAT!!!!
Primis remain silent for a second before continuing.
Primis: This means you all are the reason why Ais become like this.
Bete: Hey, that's too much.
Tiona: I agree, how is Ais's condition our fault?
Tione: You are exaggerating.
Lefiya: W-We didn't hurt Ais.
Primis listened to their words with indifferent expression before speaking.
Primis: Is that so? Then why the three head and your dear Goddess not denying that.
Bete: ......…
Tiona: ......…
Tione: ......…
Lefiya: ......…
All four then look at Finn, Gareth, Riveria and Loki. Seeing them silently listening to Primis and not denying shocked them.
Bete: O-Old man.
Tiona: L-Lady L-Loki
Tione: F-Finn
Lefiya: R-Riveria
But even when they called their name, they didn't even turn towards them let alone reply. This shocked them.
Primis: At least you understand your predicament. You three were Ais's teacher, so you knew about her condition more than anyone else, didn't you?
Finn: .........
Gareth: ......…
Riveria: ......
Primis: And you Loki? You also knew her condition so wanted to use that for yourself by turning her into a sword. Have you ever thought that this very sword will turn back against you?
Loki: .........
Loki can tell that Primis is mocking her, but she remains silent because she is shocked that Primis saw through her. Primis then continued.
Primis: Now what condition I am talking about? It's her hatred towards the One-Eyed Dragon and all monsters. It's true that in those years that she spent in the Familia, she made many bonds with all of you, but her hatred nonetheless remains as intense as it was in her childhood. It didn't even diminish one-bit.
All of them remain silent and didn't deny that.
Primis: And you all witness it too, didn't you? She still allows herself to be consumed by it when using her Avenger skill, moments in which her judgment ends up clouded and she reverts to her previous self who only sought to exterminate monsters without caring even if she is destroyed in the process.
No one denied.
Primis: And now because of your actions not only she got hurt her, but she also creates a wall between herself and you all.
GASP!!!!
All of them gasp at the same time.
Riveria: W-What do you mean?
Primis: I mean Ais no longer think any of you all as her family.
All: WHAT!!!!
Primis: As I said before, her hatred for the monsters didn't diminish one-bit until now. That's also why her other emotions got suppressed. This is the reason why she can't express her other emotions.
All: .........
Primis: Her hunger for power is so intense that she won't hesitate to launch herself at the situation no matter how dangerous it is. And now since she can't enter the dungeon for the one year, you all can guess how much it hits her.
All: .........…
Primis: Last but not the least, even though Ais has grown physical her mentality is still that of child. So, how much it hurts her when you grounded her. Especially when her condition is very unstable. She felt betrayed by the very people whom she once called her family. I think now you understand what your actions led to.
All: .........…
Loki: Then why did you want her?
Primis: The way she is right now, it's obvious she will again go berserk in the future. When that happen, even more Adventurer left your Familia. How can Nobles and other Familia let that opportunity go? They will surely send the Assassin to kill her. Even if you are one of the strongest Familia, even you won't be able to protect her if you will be attacked without any rest. On top of that, if she will go berserk again in between then the condition of your Familia will become even worse. So, instead of her dying here it will be better if I take her with me.
Loki: You don't appear to be one who do things out of good will.
Primis: Exactly. Since I am taking her, I will of course train her and will make her a lot stronger. Why? Because in return I will get a loyal sword just like you wanted. But my sword will never turn against me, it will always be against my enemies. Forever.
Loki: .........
Finn: .........
Gareth: ......…
Riveria: ......
Bete: ......…
Tiona: ......…
Tione: ......…
Lefiya: ......…
All of them opened their eyes wide. Now they realized the true purpose of Primis. He wants a sword which he can wield against his enemies. And they can already guess where Ais will stand if she will be trained by him. Recalling the pressure that Primis emits before made them unconsciously gulped. If Ais will also be able to release such pressure, then. All of them shivers at the thought. If it was before they would have declined it but now, they can't do.
Because what Primis said about Ais going berserk again and how they will be attacked from all side, made it impossible for them to decline. And now that Ais has created a wall between her and them, it's impossible to stop him. Loki started to rub her head in frustration. She is now regretting her decision to wait before using the method to calm Ais. If she has used it, then Ais won't have attacked Nobles and things won't have become this serious.
[You are changing the facts.]
'Primis: No, I am not. Why did "Will of the World" made its move? It's because they failed to help Ais. If we go according to what "Will of the World" wants, then it will Ais who would have thought that it was her fault not the others. And once she apologizes, others will also start to think the same way.'
[I see. So, instead of putting blame on Ais, you want them to blame themselves. Huh]
'Primis: Yes.'
[Ok.]
When Primis and Twilight done talking Loki spoke.
Loki: To think someone like also need a guard.
Primis: If I must raise my hands against pests again and again then it will waste a lot of my time. Isn't it better to leave such task to my swords?
Loki: Swords? You mean there will be more in future.
Primis remain silent and didn't reply. But it is more than enough for Loki and others to understand it. If there will be more in future, then.
'Finn: A new power will soon appear in Orario. And No one will be able to go against this power.'
'Gareth: This means he didn't care much whether he gets the little girl or not. He already has people in mind you will become his loyal guards.'
'Riveria: He is giving us a choice. If we agree with giving Ais to him than she will become a bridge to connect us. But......'
'Loki: If we disagree, he still didn't care. He will just forget about taking Ais and will still make his guards. But this time Ais won't be one of them. And we can also forget about ever establishing a relation with him.'
Loki went deep into her thoughts again. She is now trying to tackle the situation from every direction. Primis just wait for Loki reply. But he already knew that Loki would agree. Why? Because Loki is as ambition as Freya. And with Primis backing, it will help her a lot.
Loki: Fine, you can take her.
All: LADY LOKI!!!!!
All of them become startled when Loki let Primis to take Ais. It's not that they disagree with her, but Loki didn't even ask Primis to give her some time to think about it. She directly accepted. Loki turn towards other before explaining.
Loki: You all already know the current situation of Ais. Currently, she is like bomb who can explode anytime and all of us will suffer.
Lefiya: B-But still---
Loki: Maybe Ais will calm down in future but when she realizes how she attack us, don't you think she will get even more hurt.
Tiona: That's...…
Loki: I know you all are worried. But this best for her since this will let her reach even higher heights.
'Loki: Losing Ais might bring a loss but once she become bridge which connects us with "The Black Swordsman" then gains will make up for the loss.'
All started to ponder what Loki just said. After some time, Gareth was the first one to move. He turns towards Primis and bowed. His action startled everyone except Primis. Primis has already expected that because in the Familia, Gareth is like a father figure. One can already guessed how a father feel when her daughter left him.
Gareth: Please take care of the Little Girl.
Finn was the next. He also bowed towards him.
Finn: Same here. Please take care of Ais.
And then one by one everyone bowed. Riveria also leave Primis side, appeared in front and bowed. In the end, even Loki bowed.
Loki: Take care of our Princess.
Primis accepted their bow. Then he stands up and walk towards Lefiya. Once in front of her, he stretched his hand and put it on her head. Lefiya got startled and raises her head. Then she saw Primis is looking at her with a gentle smile. Seeing that smile not only Lefiya but everyone presents in the room fell into daze.
Primis ignored their reaction and keeps on patting Lefiya head gently since he can tell that she is trying hard to control her tears from coming out.
Primis: Don't worry. You will surely meet her in future.
Those words were like a straw that break the camel's back. Lefiya broke out in tears. She looks down and tears keep on falling.
Lefiya: *sob* W-Will I *hic* really be able *hic* to see her *hic* in future *sob*?
Primis: Yes.
Lefiya: *sob* When *hic*
Primis: Two years from now on. But by that time, she will be very strong. So, if you don't want to be left behind you should also work hard in these two years.
Lefiya: *hic* I will.
Lefiya look up at Primis. Now her eyes are full of determination to become strong. Primis nodded.
Primis: Good. But remember this. Trying Hard and Recklessness are two different things.
Lefiya got stunned understanding Primis meaning. Hearing Primis words other also nodded. When Primis told Lefiya to work hard they started to worry that Lefiya will also start to do things recklessly. But Primis stopped her before she even took that step. So, they all sigh in relief. Lefiya also nodded. Then Primis brought his mouth near her ear. He also used his magic to make sure others won't hear. Then he said few words which make Lefiya opened her eyes widely.
Lefiya: R-REALLY.
Lefiya shouted and Primis nodded. Then he turns his gaze at others. They all are confused about why Lefiya shouted, and she is now even showing excited expression. Primis didn't bother to tell them and look at Loki.
Primis: There is another thing I want to talk about but let's talk it one week from now on. At "Hostess of Fertility".
Loki: Okay.
Primis then dispersed into seven ravens.
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Krock!!!
Everyone looks with astonishment at the ravens. Lefiya look at the ravens as they disappear while Primis words still echoed in her ears.
Primis: If you will show a great improvement 2 years later. Then I will even take you as my Guard. That time you can remain with Ais as much as you want.