Chapter 204 Back To Present



By the end of Artemis' story, both Phoenix and Leviathan held their heads, with their memories of their elder brother coming back to them.

Phoenix, with fiery red feathers and a fierce gaze, spoke first, her voice resonating with newfound understanding. "Leviathan... It's all coming back to me. Our elder brother... His name was-"

Leviathan and Phoenix both looked at each other with their eyes showing terror. "Jormungand!"

The revelation struck Phoenix and Leviathan like a bolt of lightning. Their expressions twisted into a mixture of disbelief and shock, their hearts pounding with the weight of the hidden past. "Erased our memories? How...how could he do such a thing?" Phoenix stammered, gripping the edge of the table for support.

Leviathan's voice quivered as they struggled to comprehend the enormity of what Artemis was revealing. "But why? What happened that made him take such drastic measures?"

Artemis was just a messenger, so she didn't know anything about these apocalypses or anything to do with them, she just waited for them to calm down while keeping Nikol safe in her warmth. Every time she looked at his face, she felt that she want to protect this kid from the bottom of her heart, even if it meant she has to hurt him by not keeping him with her.

Leviathan, her eyes filled with empathy, reached out and placed a comforting hand on Phoenix's shoulder. "Jormungand possessed the power to manipulate memories," she explained gently, as she managed to recover her memories back. "He cast a powerful spell that veiled our minds, shielding you from the knowledge of his existence."

Phoenix's eyes widened, a mixture of shock and anger flashing within them. "Why? Why would he do such a thing? We have a right to know our family, to know our own past!"

"There's no need for him to treat us like this! And Artemis, what happened after you gave birth to Nikol?" Phoenix questioned, and all of them knew the true identity of Nikol was none other than their nephew or was it? None of them understood how it worked because Fenrir also occupied his body.

The real question they had for him was none other than the owner of the body.

Was Nikol different from Fenrir? Were they sharing the same body but different personalities? Is Nikol real?

They had tons of questions, but for now, they had more urgent matters to deal with.

"If he got to know about Fenrir, he will definitely come back, what are we going to do now? Fenrir is also stubborn and not willing to come out, I don't think even if we got together and fight, we can beat him," Phoenix said with her mind going crazy.

She indeed loved her brother, but her love was nothing more than sibling love unlike, what Leviathan had.

"He will definitely come back, not only for Fenrir, but he will also come for Nikol and the Elven queen," As soon as she said those words, everyone looked at Tisha, who was still shocked to find the relationship between her and Nikol.

'Does that mean I have the same blood as Nikol? Ughh~ this is so complicated'

Artemis looked at her with a kind look and asked her to get close moving her hands. Since Nikol was still sleeping on her lap pillow, she didn't want to wake him up.

"You look exactly like her, I'm sorry for what I did to your ancestor, Now that I look back, I can confidently say that I didn't love her, I just used her as a way to erase my boredom, I know you might have grudge against me because of this, but-" Artemis kept speaking, but suddenly Tisha who was supposed to be silent spoke with her eyes looking at her kindly.

"I have no grudge against you my goddess, neither my ancestor, If she did, she wouldn't have taught us to worship you," Hearing her words, Artemis laughed.

"That's so like her, since heaven was not safe, I quickly sent her back to her kingdom with a gift, a part of the wall from heaven," Now Artemis understood why they were safe and why her race was so rare.

"When I took her she was a normal elf, but with how much she was exposed to pure mana and Fenrir's power, her second generation became extra-ordinary,"

Leviathan came and disturbed their talk, as she had many more things she wanted to ask from Artemis, but she knew the time wasn't right because she saw Apollo, who was tied in the corner of the room waking up with his face full of wounds.

"Everything happened because of this man," She said and kicked him again causing him to flinch and open his eyes with a confused look.

Artemis sighed, her gaze shifting to Apollo, his wounded form a stark reminder of the consequences of their actions. " Serves you right,"

She still had hatred toward him, which might never quench but looking at the current Apollo, she didn't know how she can humiliate him, even more, when he did that to himself.

Leviathan's fists relaxed slightly, her anger giving way to a flicker of idea, she got seeing his face.

"Can't we just put the blame on him for everything that happened? Let's make sure, Jormungand think that Apollo controlled the body of Fenrir and tried to cause chaos, so we got together and had to stop him, short and sweet," She muttered, but she knew something like that would be extremely hard with how powerful their brother was.

"Don't be an idiot, you know we can't do that," Phoenix quickly objected to that idea, since she knew he won't fall for something so petty.

"Wait! If Fenrir is not the person that is sealed inside Nikol, then who is? I don't understand! Why did I even bother with protecting his seal until now?"

Leviathan questioned to which both, Artemis and Phoenix shrugged their shoulders showing that they have no idea.

"Only Fenrir might know, but he won't come out again,"

Leaving those words, they decided to wait until the next moon while cleaning the aftermath of the battle, without knowing the disaster that is approaching them, but for now, they had to relax.

***

The moon hung high in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow over the battlefield where the brave girls fought against the relentless onslaught of monsters. Their weapons glinted in the pale light as they battled with unwavering determination, their hearts filled with courage.

Nikol had been their pillar of strength. His presence alone had inspired the girls, driving them to push beyond their limits. But now, both Nikol and his loyal sister Leviathan had vanished with the giant wolf Fenrir, leaving a void that seemed impossible to fill.

But there was someone else missing except those two which freaked out Zenda, as her queen was missing. She could still believe in Nikol and wait for some time, but the same thing cannot be said for her airhead queen.

Exhausted but triumphant, the girls stood amidst the wreckage, their bodies battered and their breaths heavy. They cast wary glances around, their senses still alert for any signs of danger. The last monster had fallen, defeated by their combined efforts.

As the dust settled, a tense silence settled upon the battlefield. The girls gathered together, their eyes darting anxiously from one another, sharing unspoken fears and questions. What had become of Nikol? Where had he gone? Why did he vanish without a trace?

Lydia, a fiery-haired warrior with determination etched into her features, stepped forward. Her voice trembled slightly as she voiced the thoughts that plagued their minds. "What happened to Nikol?" she asked, her tone laced with concern. "He fought alongside us, but now... he's nowhere to be found. Did something terrible befall him?"

Emily, a stoic archer with emerald eyes, spoke next, her voice tinged with worry. "I don't understand," she murmured, her brows furrowing. "Nikol was always there, leading us, guiding us. He wouldn't just disappear without a reason. Could something have taken him away?"

The girls exchanged glances, their expressions reflecting a mixture of confusion, fear, and determination. They had grown accustomed to Nikol's unwavering presence and his unwavering belief in their abilities. Now, with him gone, they felt a void within their ranks.

Usha stepped forward, her voice steady and filled with resolve. "We cannot let uncertainty consume us," she declared. "Nikol fought for us, and now it's our turn to fight for him. We must find out what happened and bring him back, no matter the cost. even if he went to heaven, we will try to contact him, no matter what we will bring him back,"

The girls nodded in agreement, a shared determination burning within their eyes. They knew the road ahead would be treacherous and filled with peril, but their bond, forged through countless battles and shared hardships, would see them through. United by their love for Nikol, they would embark on a quest to uncover the truth and rescue their missing lover, without knowing the danger they are going to face in the future.

And so, with their hearts ablaze with determination and their souls intertwined in a bond of sisterhood for the same dick, the girls set forth, venturing into the unknown. Their journey would test their courage, their skills, and their resilience. But they were prepared to face any challenge that stood in their way, for they were warriors, and together, they would defy the odds and bring Nikol back home.

"First, let's try to find a way to contact him, at least Tisha, she must be with him, and then we can decide what we are going to do,"