Chapter 509 Promises

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The Land Amelia Zern is developing, The Kingdom of Zenith)~~~

~~~(Time: 12:17 PM)~~~

In a final look at the grieving and angry Daughter of Fredlin, I can see that a small piece of her died today. I sympathize. When I watched my Mother die, and I couldn't do anything, it changed me. It made me the person that I am.

I cast aside my biggest weaknesses and most of my humanity. And the product of who I am is from the trauma I've lived through. The saying of what doesn't kill you makes you stronger is the best way to describe who I am.

"Don't spend your life chasing me in vengeance, girl. That's a wasted life and one you can never get back."

She's got the same furious look in her eyes, and her tears are all dried up. All that's left is a determined girl. I can see parts of my journey to power in her.

In what's happening right now.

"I promise... On the life of my Mother and Father, I'll kill you for this... You brandish your power with no consequence to who's in the way... Who knows how many you've killed that were undeserving of it..."

All she can take with her now is a lone necklace that's left from Fredlin. All that remains of the man is his sword, armor, and that necklace. Curse of Decomposition works in a gruesome but effective way.

She stands up and stares at me, but her sword stays in its sheath. And she's obeying what her Father wished.

"My name is Torma Vendez, and I solemnly swear that I'll be the one to kill you for the acts you've committed against my family... Against my Father... Remember my name, and my Fathers name... For they'll be the last words, you ever hear..."

This is grounds of Divine Punishment from The Almighty Father... And I wouldn't put him past doing it... Threatening me in such ways has led to the downfall of many people...

If her Father could hear her now, I wonder what he'd say... I bet he's in Overworld begging for his Daughter and family to be spared for her promise. Since nothing has happened yet, I would say he's succeeded. But it would've come at a cost.

I should say something in return, something that needs to be said. She needs to be warned.

"And I Solemnly swear if you come after the people I love and care about, I'll not only destroy your family, but I'll reduce the entire Kingdom of Bellvia to ruin. If you so wish to chase me, I won't stop you... But there is a difference between us that you can't overcome."

My warning has been laid out, and she turns to leave up the hill with her Fathers necklace. It's the only thing she can take with her. She's not a Player, so there is no Inventory to put her Fathers items in. So she's taking what she can carry.

Now that this has been handled, I turn to look at the city and the people I did this to protect. And I can see my Mom on the hill where I came from waiting for me. She witnessed the whole fight from where she was at.

I'm nervous to speak with her... Moms get a certain way when they do things that are dangerous and scary to them.

My wings spread out, and I launch off the ground and speed back to her. Landing softly a couple of feet from her.

"You're an idiot..."

Her voice is raspy, tired, and hollow...

The eyes that are usually clear are red and puffy. Makeup smeared all over the place. And she's looking like I've put my life on the line.

"There was never any danger. Not for me."

She scowls at me and makes her way over. Slapping me across the face. And I don't budge cause it doesn't hurt. But this time, she isn't in pain from hitting me so hard.

Looks like what I've done has angered her far more than I realized.

Amelia's eyes lift from looking a the ground, and painful hot tears are falling from them. Her face is starting to scrunch up... Trying to resist not crying in front of me. This is something that only parents can understand.

"That's not the point... Do you know how much it hurts me to see you leave like that... To fight... To kill... It kills me a little every time I'm forced to go through it..."

There were no other immediate options, and I solved the situation as best as I could given the hand I was given. But all I see in front of me is an emotionally hurt Mom, and there isn't a rationalization you can make with a Mom in this state.

Or any woman in this state.

I don't know what to say or do... Amelia isn't like my Mom... She doesn't act like this normally...

Meaning this has been building up for a while... Maybe I should just follow my instincts...

So I reach out a single arm and bring her in for a hug... Her sobs are no longer hidden, and she cries into my armored chest... Wrapping her arms around me... Maybe knowing that I'm okay and I'm not going anywhere yet will make it better...

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have reacted like that... It's hard to hold it in... The pain... The thought of losing my Son..."

I couldn't imagine being Amelia Zern... Not the life she's led... While I've had a hard one, I know for a fact that Amelia has had it worse than me... I can't control what she feels... All I can do is react...

Doing what I'm doing right now is the best thing for that.

"Let's get you home."

She nods her head slowly in my chest, and I let her go while kneeling on the ground for her to get on my back. Once she secures herself, I launch off the ground. I can hear her sniffling in my ear... Trying to compose herself even now...

'ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NovelB(i)n. ᴄᴏᴍ',

"Promise me something, Cera..."

I've already gotten used to her using my Earth name, but she hasn't told me how she knows about it, and I don't think she'll be telling me any time soon. That's okay, though. It's only fair she has secrets from me since I'm keeping so many from her.

"Anything."

She hugs me tighter as I say those words, and I know she's afraid that if she lets go. I'll disappear forever. Even though I'm leaving tomorrow, she doesn't want me to leave anytime until then.

"When it's time for you to go, at least tell me what it is you're planning on doing... I'm not worrying myself to death, not knowing what you're doing... And I want you to respond to any messages I send you... I can't stand the thought of you... Dying..."

Listening is the best thing I can do right now, and it's working. Letting her vent all this is for the best, and I know it'll help her.

'',

"I promise."

'',

Her grip loosens a little, and I take that as a sign I've done something right. But I need her to promise me something too.

"On one condition."

She chokes on air for a micro second... Hitching her breath in her throat... In fear of what I might say...

"You take two days a week off from work. You're going to burn yourself out if you keep this up, and when I do visit you again. I don't want it to be when you're exhausted like you are."

All I get from her is silence at first, but she takes a shallow breath in preparation.

"I promise, too."

That's good... Good... Going back to the mansion is the best thing to do now... The people can handle any problems today... Amelia won't be bothered by any reports or paperwork when we get back. I've dealt with the problem, and that's the end of it.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.228][Tier-3]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 350] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]