The Chronicles of Ostrunov 2 Belong Together

Chapter 4

"Alright ...Next is putting this herb in ...
Adding more ingredients ...
Then recite and incantation ...
and Bingo !, the transformation potions is complete !"
Martino put all the needed ingredients in the potion pot.

"Woah ~ Cool !! There's no doubt why you're a top student, Martino. You understand this advanced potion book quite quick."
Daniel commented as he eyed the ancient book filled with ancient text.

"Hehe Fortunately, I pay attention in ancient language class. Ok, it's ready. I'm ready to go to Land of the Afterlife, Father."

"Great, alright , we've got no time to lose. This magic is temporary, you've got to be back before dawn."

"Understood. Time to transform!"

The moment Martino drank the potion, his body transformed into a spirit.

"Whoa, Unbelievable! But I'm a bit uncomfortable with this. It feels like I lost you."
Daniel worried over his little brother's spirit form.

"Don't worry, Big Brother. I'll come back soon. Ok, Father! We shall hurry and go."
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Not long after, the two reached the door to the Land of the Afterlife. Axel brought Martino past the gatekeeper's door without trouble.
Upon entering, he was greeted with a sight in the Land of the Afterlife, where humans, all beings, including spirits and fairies, who have passed away, gathered here. It was bustling here, no different from any other city in the mortal world. The spirits of the deceased continued their afterlives here before they were sent to heaven or the underworld, or even reincarnated, in which only the gods could determine.

"It looks lively, isn't it?"
Axel asked his son.

"...Will I see grandfather and my mother here?"

"Sure, I met your Grandpa quite often here. But your mom, errr ... she's been resting in peace in her homeland for a while now. But she could probably be here during Halloween, there's no boundary here. Just that some locations may have a different belief systems. That's why spirits aren't able to freely go to and from. Like Lucas and Immanuel's, I see them sometimes. But I haven't seen Ishani or Tadashi's family."

"Is that so .... and where will you meet up with Father Lucas?"

"At our usual place. I hope you're alcohol-tolerant."
Axel pointed to a small bar in the city.

When they stepped into the bar, the atmosphere was not any different from the living world at all. There was a lively music and people chatting happily. He saw the people of the three kingdoms embracing each other in a friendly way. This would be unusual for the living world. Despite the war with Satan being over, the feud between the kingdoms wasn't. But he believed that one day, the three kingdoms of Scandinavia would be united once again.

Axel took his son to the bar counter, the bartender welcomed them warmly.
"Welcome back, Axel. What would you like today? And who's this? He looks like your wife. Is he your son?"

"Yes! He's my second son, Martino. He wants to see Lucas."

"Ah! The little Martino you talked about! But isn't your son not dead or .... Axel, Are you tricking your son into doing something weird?"

"Hahahah, it's not that. I want to spend more time with my son. Give us the usual, two."

"All right. Hey, kid, did you know your dad is quite naughty when he was younger."

"Is...is that so!?"

"Enough, Otto!"

When the drinks were made, Martino tasted this world's cocktail for the first time.