Chapter 29: The Ten Heralds

The Hall of Heralds. The name wasn't really given much thought since the First Herald is not the type to stick to grandiose identities. This Hall is mainly used for gatherings when there is a certain issue that the Heralds wanted to address.

The entrance has a certain charm. Only those who are part of the Heralds are able to enter the Hall, while the others will be pushed out by an unknown force.

After such a long time, the First Herald finally issued a gathering for all the Heralds to meet each other once again. The main purpose of the assembly was unknown to anyone, but based on the letter, the First Herald just wants to see everyone…

It can be seen in the lobby of the [Swords], that there is a certain man getting interrogated by a seemingly irate woman.

"Kiyotooooo…what were you doing with Akafuyu back then huh???" Mylene asked .

Kiyoto scratches his head.

"Uhm…I'm just consoling Miss Akafuyu about something. I swear I didn't really want her to cry!"

Johan and the rest of the team chuckled. They already knew, but seeing how defensive Kiyoto is, they just couldn't stop themselves from teasing him. As the group messed around, a red car can be seen leaving the grounds as it slowed down a bit before exiting.

It was Akafuyu who was inside, escorted by Klauss and a [Swords] driver. She waved at them and smiled, while the other members waved back.

"She really does look brighter than usual. What the hell, Kiyoto."

Johan sarcastically remarked, while Mylene frowned once again.

Everyone knows where she is currently going. They are all worried since it's the first in a long time that Kurai, the First Herald, called for an assembly.

"My Mistress, I don't know what's about to transpire but- please, do enjoy yourself out there while remaining vigilant."

Klauss told Akafuyu with concern.

"You know me Klauss, I'll do my best not to attract too much attention. Besides, Kurai-sama was described as a great person, passed down in history."

Klauss nodded in response. There might not be much evidence of it, but Kurai hasn't done anything that can damage the flow of this world despite having such great authority. He is leaning more on the neutral side of things.

As they're closing in on their destination, they would notice that on the way, there have been little to no people on the road. Mainly because the people honor this as the sole territory of the First Herald although he didn't really claim the area.

That's just how revered he is. It was an area full of abundance from nature. In the middle of it, exists a commodious establishment which is exactly the Hall and next to it was a humble abode believed to be Kurai's home.

A car was already parked outside, signifying that there were already people inside. But looking at the design of the car, it was undoubtedly Kirisame's.

Akafuyu gets off the car and heads inside as Klauss and her driver bid her good luck. She then took a deep breath before stepping on a pedestal that will transport her inside the Hall.

After stepping on the pedestal, she heard a voice inside her head:

"Hmm, ahh. The individual that the Helm of Fervor acknowledges, welcome. But I apologize if you will have to wait for a while, after all, I need us to be complete first before starting."

She felt like she lost consciousness for a while. But then after a few minutes, she can finally feel herself back again.

As Akafuyu opens her eyes, she finds herself seated in a chair. In front of her was a sizable round table where there were an assortment of foods, from bread to vegetables and meat. And as expected…everyone, from the 2nd up to the 10th Herald was there, seating.

The pressure inside the room was something a normal person cannot fathom. It was a gathering of the powers of the World.

"....." Akafuyu was speechless, she looked around but with an expression that would not make anyone feel discomforted.

In this day marks one of the monumental events that will transpire in this generation. Not soon after everyone opened their eyes, a footstep can be heard approaching the vacant seat. Someone then speaks:

"It was my pleasure and happiness to see everyone in good health. I was so elated after hearing that all of you can attend, to be honest I was not expecting for us to be complete, but here we are."

A man then steps out of the shadow and pulls out the vacant chair without getting seated. He then opened his arms as he announced:

"My fellowship who comprises the World,

Miko, the vibrance of Spring

Kirisame, the abundance of Fall

Akafuyu, the warmth of Summer

Shimono, the coldness of Winter

Yoshimune, the freedom of Wind

Shuza, the strength of the Earth

Bishamonten, the harshness of the Storm

Hannon, the vastness of the Sky

Lunar, the mysteriousness of the Stars

…and I, the one who benefits through all of them, the Human.

I hereby announce, the start of this assembly."

~Last chapter of the First Volume, coming soon!