Chapter 108: Echoes of Destiny

A Normal Morning in the Human World

"Where is it? My favorite book, is the book that Aunt Zorya Vasilisa gave me when I was just a little child learning to read, where could it have gone? I distinctly remember placing it here!"

Seraphina Frostwind stood atop her rather tall chair, scanning through her extensive bookshelf in search of her old tome. Yet, it seemed she was struggling to locate it. She had spent almost the entire morning searching for it. Perhaps someone had taken it from her shelf.

"Don't bother searching for that book anymore, Seraphina Frostwind! You'll never find it again! Though you didn't lose it, it's no longer in your home!"

"Why would you say that, Aunt Zorya Vasilisa?"

"Someone took it from this house, someone took it from your bookshelf and brought it to the Realm of the Gods!"

"Hmm, is that so? But who would take my favorite book without asking for my consent?"

"Besides your handsome boyfriend, who else could it be!"

"Snow Sky-Dog? That can't be! He's not a thief! When I was young, You once told me that readers don't steal, and thieves don't read, Aunt Zorya Vasilisa. I trust his character; he would never come to your house, the girl he loves, to steal an old book!"

"Snow Sky-Dog didn't steal that book! Surely, he will return it to you one day. But right now, he needs the knowledge within that book."

"Why would he need the knowledge from that book? It contains ancient dark magic, Aunt Zorya Vasilisa. A god with a soul as bright and pure as his cannot practice such magic; it simply doesn't align with him even a bit!"

"But within that book lies information about the 6th magical artifact among the 8 lost artifacts with immense magical power scattered across all three worlds. Snow Sky-Dog's greatest mission is to gather all those magical artifacts for the Realm of the Gods. Thus, having that ancient tome at this moment is extremely fortunate for him and his two god companions!"

"Haizza, he succeeded in rebuilding our relationship. So, I can provide him with the information he needs! He doesn't need to do this! Haizza, just because of this, I had to spend my entire morning searching for it. Snow Sky-Dog, you just wait, because of this, I'll make you pay by demanding you buy me the type of rose I like the most!" Seraphina Frostwind descended from her tall chair and stepped onto the ground. She winked at Aunt Zorya Vasilisa. "Let's have lunch, Aunt Zorya Vasilisa! I've prepared the dishes you love! Oh, Aunt Zorya Vasilisa, don't criticize my cooking skills because I cook well!"

As Seraphina Frostwind pondered Snow Sky-Dog and the lost book, she still held firm to her belief in the young man's morality. Little did she suspect that Snow Sky-Dog's mission would require knowledge from the ancient tome she had received from Zorya Vasilisa. As the two women stepped out of the room, Seraphina Frostwind decided to make Snow Sky-Dog pay by demanding he buy her favorite type of rose.

Under the bright noon sun, Seraphina Frostwind and Zorya Vasilisa sat around a round table, enjoying the delicious meals the young girl had prepared. With warm eyes, Zorya Vasilisa thanked Seraphina Frostwind for the delicious lunch and reminded her that her cooking skills were indeed wonderful.

"Seraphina, whether you find the book or not, the fact that you prepared this lunch is truly wonderful. I feel lucky to have a granddaughter like you," Zorya Vasilisa said, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Seraphina Frostwind.

Seraphina Frostwind smiled brightly.

"Thank you, Grandma! Your praise is a great motivation for me. And whether the book returns or not, we'll still have beautiful and meaningful moments together."

The two women continued to enjoy their lunch in a warm and happy atmosphere. Seraphina Frostwind's heart was full of faith in her love and understanding for Snow Sky-Dog, a man she trusted would never disappoint her.

Meanwhile, at the Academy of the Gods - Realm of the Gods.

"Mizuchi Haruka, did you buy a shirt for me today? It's strange, and it's wonderful! Since when did you care about me so much, Mizuchi Haruka, my little sister? I thought in your mind, there was only Snow Sky-Dog - the 'snow wolf' who has an extremely captivating charm on beautiful women like you?"

"You don't need to be so surprised, Kurogami Masayuki, my big brother! Because during the time I competed with Seraphina Frostwind for Snow Sky-Dog's love, you showed great support by providing me with very wise ideas. Thus, the competition between me and Seraphina Frostwind has shifted to a balanced advantage. Otherwise, I would have lost to that beautiful human girl long ago! So today, I have a reward for you, Kurogami Masayuki, my big brother! I'm very grateful to you for accompanying and helping me so much in this matter! Everything is because our master entrusted you with the task of protecting, caring for, and supporting me like a caring older brother to his younger sister. Without you, I might have just drowned in tears and buried myself in pain! My battle with Seraphina Frostwind is far from over. So I still need your help a lot. Everything depends on you, Kurogami Masayuki! Once again, thank you for everything you've done for me, my big brother, Kurogami Masayuki!"

"Oh, it's nothing, little sister, Mizuchi Haruka! The gift you bought for me makes me very happy! I like this gift! Let me try on this shirt, Mizuchi Haruka!"

"Of course, big brother!"

Kurogami Masayuki walked into the dressing room and put on the shirt Mizuchi Haruka bought for him. A moment later, he stepped out of the dressing room and surprised Mizuchi Haruka - though he may not be as handsome as Snow Sky-Dog, he indeed looked like a nobleman of the Realm of the Gods.

Mizuchi Haruka's heart overflowed with happiness as she watched her older brother content with the gift she had chosen. Seeing her big brother in the new shirt, she couldn't help but marvel at his elegance and sophistication. That happiness became even fuller when she realized that all her efforts and sacrifices were worthwhile when she saw him so happily smiling.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Realm of the Gods, Snow Sky-Dog continued his journey, still searching for the precious magical artifacts to complete the mission he undertook. This mission was not just for the Realm of the Gods but also to protect the other two worlds. Adventures and challenges awaited him, and Snow Sky-Dog was determined to conquer them ceaselessly.

The fragments of the story continued to intertwine, creating a marvelous tapestry of a magical world full of color and complexity. The lives of each character were drawn by their actions and decisions, and each step they took affected those around them. New events and developments awaited, still to be discovered in the upcoming chapters of the story.