The 3rd Arc of the 'Saint Series' novels.
At the end of his long absence from Chersea, Kuro finally opens his 'dream school', the 'Academy', in Chersea. However, peace is not to last. Conspiracies are abound, and his love and faithfulness to Madd...
I had no idea of how long I stayed in this dark place.
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Contrary to the one I always see in my dreams, this place was empty...just plain blackness, everywhere I turned. And ever since I was swallowed by that darkness, I'd been alone. Not even my mother bothered to come here...well, that's if her spirit could really come.
Kuro...
"..."
My memories of him lingered, though my mother kept on casting doubts on his sincerity. Slowly, the scenes where we were together played in my mind once again. Reminiscing those times when, for example, he sang a song for me. Or when he tried his best to unite Cherwind just to return safely to my side. Or when he turned the Academy upside-down looking for me when I ran away from him because of my stupid jealousy...
"..."
How about that time when Kuro risked his life fighting for my dreams? That moment where he stayed behind with the other knights from Amaranth, just to buy us time to escape? His cold, dead eyes when he was killed trying to uphold my honor in the Tri-Skill tournament?
"..."
But most importantly, I cherished the time when Kuro appeared before me as life was slowly leaving my body, tearing his shirt—one his last connections to his own world—to dress up my self-inflicted wounds...just because of my desperation and sadness.
I...I only realized just now that Kuro had done a lot for me...and yet, I repaid his faithfulness and kindness by doubting his love.
"Kuro...I'm sorry..." Tears slowly gathered in my eyes until it silently fell down my cheeks. That man...that otherworlder...he only put my interest before his own. And now, I'm here. Trapped in this dark, lonely place. All because I let my unreasonable jealousy get ahead of me.
If I can free myself again...I swear I will never doubt you again, my dearest Kuro...
"..."
Please, help me...I want to see you. Even if you don't remember me anymore, I'll make you fall for me once again. Only...let me be by your side.
"!!!" Gently, I felt my hand become warm. Surprised, I saw both of them glowing white.
What's happening? I never activated my god-powers!
"Maddie, what are you doing?" a familiar disembodied voice rang throughout the darkness.
"Mama?" I called out to her. "Where are you?"
"I'm asking you what are you doing? Why did you activate your god-powers?"
"Mama!" A resolve appeared in my heart, and it steadily grew stronger, "I want to see Kuro!"
