Chapter 58: Chapter 56: Go
"What is this..." I said in a slightly shocked voice while looking at the huge hole in front of the wall.
Lunara stood behind me with a huge smile on her face. The orcs behind her looked surprised and shocked.
"This is the first thing I am seeing after arriving...." I muttered in a small voice.
I looked at Lunara, who still had a huge smile on her face.
"What did you do..." I asked.
She replied proudly,
"I killed those things and saved the orcs."
I huffed, turned forward, and raised my hand.
"I guess I should fix this—" I paused, then a smile appeared on my face, and in my mind, I thought,
(Or... not...)
Then suddenly, Aries spoke.
[What are you planning?]
I replied straightforwardly,
(Oh, nothing.)
I turned back and said,
"Sorry, everyone, for this destruction that my supporter caused. I’ll make sure to pay back for it."
As I said that, Lunara looked at me in shock. Then Rise spoke.
"No, Lady Sumi, it’s okay... this place was nothing worth paying back for...."
Lunara quickly added,
"But Master, can’t you just fix i—"
Before she could finish, I summoned a mango in my hand and smashed it into her mouth.
She choked and started coughing. Then I looked at Rise and said,
"No, no, it’s our fault too for destroying your land, so please, let us repay you."
Rise looked at Orcon, and they exchanged glances before looking back at me. Orcon spoke.
"Lady Sumi... what kind of... repayment are you talking about...?"
I smiled and said,
"I am willing to move your tribe to my country."
Their eyes widened in shock, and Rise spoke hesitantly,
"A... are you serious, Lady Sumi...?"
I nodded my head and replied,
"Yes...."
Then, with a serious expression and voice, I continued,
"And you also know the reason... this place is already doomed. The land is dead. The animals are dead. There is no food, no proper water...."
They lowered their heads, knowing it was true. Then Orcon spoke.
"But that means... we are the ones benefiting from that... and that’s not paying back...."
I looked at him and smiled.
"What do you mean? I am also benefiting from that...."
They looked at me in confusion. I continued,
"If you join my country... I will get new family members."
Their eyes widened in shock, and I continued speaking.
"With you all, my country will be safer and more peaceful. You are all strong and brave.... You all are worthy of becoming a flower in my garden."
The wind flowed as I spoke, making my hair and clothes sway. They all looked at me, and in their eyes, I became a beacon of light. Clenching their fists, they bowed down to me.
Rise spoke.
"Lady Sumi... we, the orcs, will never forget what you have done for our tribe... from now on, all our loyalty belongs to you."
I looked at them with a smile. Lunara, standing behind me, also smiled.
[Well played,] Aries said.
I turned back and looked at the sun setting down in the orange sky.
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Meanwhile, somewhere in a very dark cave where a red glow emitted from an orb floating in the air...
The room was filled with dead bodies of monsters and demons, insects crawling on them. Footsteps echoed as a figure slowly approached the entrance.
Shiro appeared inside, walking forward cautiously.
He reached in front of a black throne made of bones. Sitting on the throne was a dark shadow with glowing purple eyes.
Shiro bowed before him and, in a shaky voice, said,
"L-Lord... Vekamoru, did you call me...?"
The black shadow remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"Shiro"
As he said that a massive force erupted from him, making Shiro vomit blood and bleed from his nose, eyes, and ears.
Shiro coughed in pain as the dark shadow spoke again.
"What is going on...Why are people not dying? Why are they surviving my mutant creatures...?"
"Tell me!" he screamed, and the red orbs shattered, plunging the room into complete darkness, leaving only his purple eyes glowing.
Shiro slowly stood up and, in a shaky voice, said,
"Lord Vekamoru... it’s... it’s all because of Sumi Hana..."
Vekamoru responded,
"You mean that bitch who is called a god by those mortals?"
Shiro nodded.
"Yes, sir... she somehow created a cure for the curse... and because of that, people are surviving...."
Vekamoru stood up in rage and said,
"Kill her. I want her head in my hand."
Shiro nodded and replied,
"As you wish, the Great Demon Lord Vekamoru...."
Vekamoru disappeared, leaving only his voice behind.
"Don’t disappoint me..."
Shiro stood alone in the dark cave. Clenching his fists in rage, he raised his head. His hair no longer covered his eyes, revealing his shiny purple irises.
He growled,
"Sumi Hana... I will make you mine... and mine alone."
Grabbing his face, he muttered with an insane grin,
"Your body... your powers... everything will be mine. Hahaha... Sumi Hana! I’ll fuck you! Hahahaha!"
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Meanwhile, in the Stellar Kingdom, people gathered in a single place, all wearing flower hand bands. A huge figure stood covered by a curtain.
People looked at it, whispering among themselves.
Then, King Altabet himself stepped onto the stage and spoke.
"My dear people."
Everyone fell silent, turning their attention to him.
Altabet continued,
"Today, we are all safe from the curse. We are alive and well because of one person... the one who didn’t hesitate to help us, the one who treats us as her own people... the only one... the Goddess, Sumi Hana!!!"
He raised his hand, and the curtain fell, revealing a massive statue of Sumi. The crowd erupted in cheers.
The statue depicted Sumi sitting in a tree, holding a flower in her hand, looking up at the sky with a gentle smile.
"Let’s enjoy the Paradise Festival together!!!" Altabet shouted. The people roared in excitement.
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Meanwhile, in Paradise Garden, the mayor and an elder elf, along with humans, decorated the entire area with flowers and fabrics.
"Everyone, do your best! Lady Sumi is returning with new family members!!!" the mayor announced.
"Wooohhhhhh!!!" the people cheered.
Bokkon, Aurthor, and Yooto helped with the preparations. The twins wore maid outfits and were inside a massive kitchen, cooking with others.
Gearor stood atop a tall building, looking over the area. Smiling, he let out a sigh.
"Can anyone believe people were dying and suffering just yesterday...?"
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Back in the orc lands, every orc stood in line, holding bags and belongings, ready to leave.
"Master, everything is done. We are ready to go," Lunara said, looking at the orcs.
I smiled and replied,
"Good. Then now... let’s return home."
I raised my hand and spoke.
"Teleportation Magic."
A massive white circle appeared on the ground, covering all the orcs. With a smile, I said,
"Go."