Sacrifice: Time of Mine

"Umm, because King Isero is Princess Alisera's father." the Guild Master said with a puzzled tone. He was also unsure of what he said. This should be common sense and shouldn't be explained.

"So?" Avion frowned even more.

"Lord... Lord Avion, some people call their father 'Papa' and their mother 'Mama'" Mettany explained.

"Really? Then what do parents call their children?" Avion became interested.

They suddenly felt that they were talking to a three-year-old.

"They... just call them by their names. Sometimes, if the parents are close enough to their children, they would call them different nicknames such as "honey", "dear", and so on." Mettany further explained.

"Is that so..." Avion made a face of longing, but he was already past that age and didn't wish for that to happen.

"And, please, don't be like that. I don't know why you're doing that." he then said.

"This is... because Mettany harmed you. We are asking your forgiveness." the Guild Master said. From the start, he was already out of his usual character.

"I guess, I was really hurt back then but," Avion smiled, "You are good people, actually apologizing unlike that King Isero or the Royal-Knight Captain."

If compared, they were totally different. Avion felt much eased with them. Somehow, he was glad that he revealed his origin to them.

"Don't worry, about it, Guild Master, Miss Mettany, I have the power to control time. Even if I die, I would come back alive. Although please, don't do that again. I still feel pain." he honestly said.

The two then stood up.

"That's good, that's good." the Guild Master whispered as he pulled back the table and sat down together with Mettany and Avion.

Mettany already stopped crying but the trace of her tears and swollen eyes could still be seen.

Avion felt a light sting on his heart seeing this. 

The Guild Master sighed. His composure was returning back to him. This was the first time that he did something like this. Even when the Rank Eybi Elementalist came to Haliviana, he didn't lower his head that much.

After all, Rank Ey is too far from Rank Es.

"But we can't really let this go. How about this? You can ask us anything you want. As long as it's not absurd, we will get it done for you." the Guild Master suggested with sincerity.

Avion was about to deny first but seeing the Guild Master's determined gaze, he just took it, "Sure, but I don't know what I want for now."

The Guild Master was finally relieved and gave a smile. Avion noticed this.

"If that's everything, then we will take our leave, thanks for the tea." Avion slightly bowed as he stood up. But as he turned around, he suddenly realized, "Eh? Where are they?"

Guild Master and Mettany looked and saw that the three disappeared from their seats. 

But with a glance, Avion found them, kneeling on the floor.

"Um... did you kowtow too from the start?" Avion felt guilty not noticing them, "Guys, please stand up."

....

"Did you already sent the information to the Power Circle?"

A powerful voice resounded in the dark dungeon.

Meanwhile, there was a handsome tall man kneeling on the cold ground. His face was filled with reverence and admiration as he answered, "Yes, Madam."

"Good, we will immediately leave. I can't contact the Lord Sorcerer but when Arcansas are put into real danger, I believe he will take action."

The handsome man who was kneeling wore a butler's suit replied, "Madam, your grand self can defend from this monstrous Conqueress, I believe. And if may I ask, where's our first destination?"

The powerful voice resounded again, "If possible, I want to look for the Prismatic Three-Tailed Wolf first."

Hearing this, even the butler was stunned.

"I know, among the Rank Es, I am the weakest. I am definitely not a match against the Prismatic Three-Tailed Wolf. That beast is ruthless. He would kill anyone that obstruct him."

"Madam, I apologize!" the butler was then ashamed to be seen as he lowered his head, hiding his face.

The source of voice ignored the butler, "That's why I want to go and look for trustworthy veterans first. I heard that the Might of Torge was still in his prime. That old man never expires." 

Hearing another legend, the butler shivered, 'It seemed like Madam is going full force. Just how strong is this Conqueress Darea? I know that she defeated a lot of Rank Eh Elementalists, but she defeated them in separate battles. If even two Rank Es Elementalist battled her, the result should be different.'

"But, if I'm correct, the Might of Torge had already retired and is now hidden. No one knew where he went."

"Hmph! That old man loves his homeland too much, why would he leave it? Once we got there, it is easy to persuade him. Maybe, he is already on his way. Conqueress Darea is no joke. If she wanted to conquer Arcansas, she may succeed."

'To think that Madam places highly Conqueress in her eyes.' the butler had already seen his master's might and it was ingrained in his heart that only a few could contend with his master.

"Although Conqueress Darea is Rank Estrias, if every Rank Es Elementalist of Arcansas battled against her, isn't her choice just to retreat. And... isn't she afraid of the Lord Sorcerer?" the butler finally said his inquiry.

"Afraid?" the powerful voice laughed loudly, "Don't be deceived by that rumor! Darea never feared anyone and never will! She is not even afraid of God Centre."

Even if it is his master that said it, the butler couldn't help but doubt, 'She's not afraid of God Centre? And, how does Madam know all of this?'

"Hmph! I can't prove that as of the moment but you will see. Since Darea is already on the move within the next year, the world will turn upside down!"

"I don't dare to doubt Madam's words!" the butler replied.

"Hayss... Mer, how many times do I have to say that if you're going to lie, fix those stupid expressions of yours! If only I have not known you for a long time now, I would think you're making fun of me!"

"Ah..." it was as if the butler disappeared and appeared an ugly man who seemed to have his face frozen when he lifted his head for the light to illuminate it, "I'm working on it!"

By then, there was a loud series of thumps. Inside the dark dungeon that only lighted by a few lighting stones, there was a huge passage. The butler's face came back to normal. If a stranger saw this, they would think he has an elesp that could change one's appearance. They wouldn't think that those were just his facial expressions.

As the thumps got louder, the floor was shaking as this sound echoed throughout the large dark passage.

The butler felt an immense pressure that he stood up just to retreat a hundred steps to lighten it.

Due to the intense aura of energy coming out of the large passage, the lighting stones lit up so bright that it was as if there was a sun inside the enormous dungeon hall. Until each one of them shattered and a beast came out of the passage.

Slowly, this beast became smaller and smaller before it turned to become a voluptuous woman, having a body with enticing curves. By then, only her figure could be seen in the darkness.

"I'm finish preparing, let's leave."

The pressure disappeared and a purple flame appeared above the woman, showing her shiny purple-red hair and deep purple eyes. Her white and spotless face was filled with determination!

The butler could now sigh in relief and answered, "Yes, Madam Sheran."