The Chronicles of Ostrunov 3 Until We Meet Again

Chapter 13

"Y. Your Majesty! Please don't say such a thing! I very well understand the reason why you have to end my grandfather's life. I don't blame you on this matter."
Vincent quickly said, but Gregers insisted on bowing.

"No Vincent, I myself have always felt sorry for your family all these decades... I have brought heavy troubles upon your family. That was why you joined the Dark Faction to reclaim your country, right? Therefore, let me apologize on behalf of my family."

Seeing Gregers kneeling down at Vincent, he immediately rushed in and pleaded.
"Your Majesty! I forgive you! So please get up! I really can't bear to see Your Highness doing this."
As Martino and Lucas spoke, Gregers stood up.

"Father! You don't have to do this. Plus, it's not only your fault. I was in it too since I joined Theocor into the empire. If there's one person Vincent should blame, it should be me."
Lucas said to Gregers as he slowly stood up.

"Your Majesty, as for me now, I have no resentment against Oceania whatsoever ... To be honest, I admit that back then, I have a thirst for revenge. Because I was taught from a young age that Oceania took everything from us. Great-grandfather, grandfather, and my father's lives were all ended unfairly. And there was only one way to get everything back, was to give life and soul to the devil..."

Vincent spoke slowly in his calm voice. Everyone in the room listened intently to him.

"I was raised by adoptive parents whom my father had entrusted to. Before he left for the battlefield and never returned. Shortly thereafter, Theocor was completely lost. Thus, I was taken to escape from the pursuit of Oceania soldiers to begin a new life in the Kingdom of Forlone ... To live such a struggling and disrespectful life. So I had a very strong desire to take revenge. When Satan made me an offer to hunt innocent souls in exchange for superhuman strength, wisdom, and abilities .. I was able to take the entrance exams to Aldebaran and meet Master Anders there..."

At this point, Martino began to listen more attentively.

"When I learned that Master Anders was the crown prince from Oceania, my anger intensified.. I did everything possible to find a way to approach him but it seemed that he must have seen through me. Therefore, he remained vigilant until graduation.
I put myself to such an extent that I could no longer go back so I spent years gathering my army and scouting out the legendary magic amulets. Until I found the clue in the kingdom of Atlantis .. and continued to arrive here .. which is happening now. Both of you probably already know this."

When Vincent finished speaking, Lucas asked.

"I understand and sympathize with you, Vincent .. but I have one doubt .. Once you have settled down to pay your promises in the underworld. Why did you accept Anders' offer when you've even attempted to kill him before."

"Your majesty, I understand the reason of your doubt. It is undeniable that I had fought with my lord fiercely as your majesty had seen. But he'd taken me back in time to know all the truths of the past. My eyes were opened. .. Also when I'd nothing left, just sitting in the underworld, thinking I'd never see the lights of day again. He gave me a second chance to return to earth once more."

When Martino heard this, he pretended to look elsewhere.

"To have myself come alive again and the chance to return to this world, I have chosen to walk on a new path. All these wouldn't have happened without the mercy of my lord. For this reason, I no longer have any grievances against Oceania. I am aware this statement needs prove by time. But Your Highness, please worry not. I would like to devote myself to this second life. It's only for my lord!"

Vincent spoke to Lucas with a serious and sincere look on his face and eyes. Martino felt too bashful to even turn his head around.

At the same time, Lucas felt more at ease.

"Hmm, so then I'll try to trust you, Vincent! Remember, Anders is someone I love and cherish very much. You must protect him. Take good care of him!!"

"Yes, Sir!!"

Gregers then asked.
"What about your family and the surviving followers? If they found out that you were resurrected, aren't they going to take you back to where you previously were? Are you no longer interested in saving the country? That'd be off. Or do you have other more important reasons?"

"Your Majesty, at this time, all family members have died. Both from war, disease, or even killing one another. As for those who have been close to me are without relationship by blood at all ... and if I have to tell you the truth, I knew from the beginning that these people had come only to take advantage. They never cared about my country. If I wasn't the one with the highest magic power among them, I must have been killed a long time ago ... Admittedly. 'Honesty' and 'Loyalty' are not the essence of a Dark Faction, only the superior will live ... Throughout the past 20 years, I have always been thinking about myself ...."

"Even with survivors after the war at Atlantis, they'd be harmless without me. All they could do was to wait out for the right time until the authorities find them ... and even if those people are aware of my return and come to convince me to go back is even more impossible, given it'd go against the obligation and I'd be sent back to the underworld without given any more chance... If it was in the past, it means nothing to me whether I live or die, but now there's someone I want to protect. So I don't want to go back to the underworld again..."

When he finished speaking, Gregers gave a small smile and asked Vincent directly.
"Because of Anders, right? You like him, right ?"

That question made Vincent's face turn red, unable to speak. He could only keep his head down silently, while Martino, despite being silent, stood and listened. But he tried to hold back the embarrassment that he'd feel for the rest of his life.

"Father! How can you ask that?"
Lucas turned to speak to Gregers.

"Oh? As you can see, why bother beating around the bush? How many generations of young people's love do you think I've seen? I'm not interfering with children's love affairs. And what about you, Anders? Have you decided who to choose?"

Martino hesitated to speak. Because he didn't want to hurt Vincent.
"Grandfather~! Uh .. Vincent .. I really appreciate your feelings. But I can't really love you because.."

"I knew from the beginning, my lord. It's that girl Sofia, right? The only girl in the school who dared to speak up to you."
Vincent responded to Martino's words without showing any disappointment.

"Haha.. You know her too.. That's right.. Vincent. I'm really sorry. I don't want to hurt your feelings."

"Thank you sir, for your concern. I understand and it's okay. You are still my Lord no matter what. The matter of love is a personal matter that I cannot interfere. Anything to make you happy is what I want too ... However, my feelings will never change ... Just as I told my lord, that my body and heart already belong to the lord."
By the time he finished speaking, Martino was still blushing. He tried to shove it down then change the topic of conversation.

"Oh.. ah! Thank you very much!. ...Er...Say...You haven't answered Grandfather yet. How are you going to save Theocor?

"My lord, the dream of re-establishing the kingdom of Theocor has always been in my mind. One day, I want to make it come true. But definitely not anytime soon.. I want to serve my lord. Until then, may I ask permission to say goodbye to my lord to fulfill this dream? So that I may rebuild the Frosberg family and bring pride to my ancestors again."

"But Vincent ... a mission in the contract is quite difficult. If I may be honest, it can take hundreds of years to complete it."

"This is not a problem at all, my lord. The Lord himself is immortal. As for me, I'm now a half-man, half-soul. Time is not a problem for me. As long as you still live, I'm fine with thousand years."

"I really respect your perseverance, Vincent ... Well, that's it! Until then, I might be able to find some land for you.. I guess that day, it'd just be you and me. Haha. The people around us will not be around that long."

"I just wish my lord was with me. I won't ask for more."

Lucas, seeing Vincent's true intentions, was convinced that at least His son will be safe if the Dark Faction returns in the future.

"Hopefully the two of you can get along and take care of each other. At least if the next day a new dark leader emerges, you'll take care of it. Our Scandinavia definitely wouldn't have turned into a bloody land like it once had!"


After the talk, Martino bid farewell, before taking Vincent on a journey to the former land of Theocor, which was now restored to a peaceful and lively land.
Martino took Vincent to the former palace, once heavily damaged but now rebuilt, as to preserve the beauty of the city's past and as a mental anchor of the people who have been through the war.

"What do you think? I try to keep it as it was as possible."

"It was... almost the same as in my memory! It's like time is stopping... This used to be my home ... Ah .. All the few happy memories were born here .. You did this for me?"

"Oh! For you and for the people of Theocor too! I want everyone to remember this land as it was. And I also want to pay my respects to all the Frosberg family! Follow me here! .."

Martino took a look at the frescoes that list all the kings who once ruled here, as well as a chart of all the Frosberg clans, and lastly, Vincent's name.

"I try to search as much information as I can. So that I can fill in all the information of the Frosberg family, and if you see something wrong, let me know."

Vincent traced his hand on the wall with his name on it. He was very grateful for what his lord had done.

"Lord... I don't know what to say... It's like you brought back all my family members... All those who lost their lives.. who disappeared.. homeless .. who struggled that they forget who they were ... Finally, everyone has returned to our home. As a member of the family who deserves respect and honor... I don't know how to thank my lord."

Martino walked over and hugged him on the shoulder.
"It's not a big deal. I just don't want the people of Theocor and the younger generation to forget about their roots, including you! You too deserve to be recognized and remembered as the last rightful heir who sacrificed himself for his homeland. I also left a blank space. In the case in the future, you may come to draw more..."

Before he could finish speaking, Vincent hugged him tightly. He was so moved that he trembled.

"Sir! My lord, You are so good to me!!! I was really foolish. In the past, I have done bad things to such a kind person!!!"

"Oh, it's not a big deal. I was just doing what I was supposed to do. Well, and lastly what you deserve to see the most. Follow me!"

Martino led him to a garden within the palace, which contained the gravestones of all members of the royal family that have been found and still empty.
They arrived in front of a tomb where various bouquets of flowers had just been placed by people visiting.

"This is you, Vincent. Your original body rests peacefully with the other members of the royal family in the royal tomb. Plus, it looks like the townspeople who heard the news came to visit you."

Vincent saw his own grave for the first time. He stood looking calmly before placing a white flower in front of the sign as a sign of mourning. His face looked a little sad.

"Never thought that in my life I would be able to visit my own grave... Vincent Frosberg had already died from this world as an ill-fated and delusional prince... From now on, I must create myself again... This time, I choose to walk a new path and will never return to the old me."

Vincent stood up, facing Martino, as he put his hand on his shoulder with a proud smile.

"The old you is long gone, Vincent! You're not the same person I used to fight at Atlantis now.. I'm glad to see you today. You will definitely continue to do great things for the world!"

...

When the two finished their tasks at Theocor, they returned to Los Cielo.

"Oh, that's right! The party is about to begin!"
"Sir, hurry up. I will fly around here."
"Oh? Why, Vincent, are you not coming? You don't have to be shy."
"I'm probably not good at royal banquets. Plus, I'm an outsider. You deserve to spend important time with his relatives."
"Um.. ok, but you're all right, right?"
"Yes, I will keep an eye on your safety. If anything happens, I'll be there immediately."
"Haha, okay, see you."