Battle Between Races (FWKHR Book 3)

7

" Let's go then.", Cielo motion for his group to follow up. Despite their status the group merged into the crowd without any problems. Lambo and Futta who haven't seen their friends in a while pulled Ipin and Ieyoshi aside to catch up. Bianchi was Futta's protector so she was always in close proximity to him whenever they were outside.

The crowd was lead to a dining hall where banquets and feasts were held. Nono hosted the first meal of the day, Lunch, where everyone could get along. After lunch Nono suggested for the large group to split up into smaller groups for the guardians' elements, while all the skies were in one group. This allowed them all to be shown around different parts of the castle without problems.

Everyone agreed. Nono, Leymitsu, and Cielo's guardians sorted themselves into groups by their elements leaving Nono, Leymitsu, Ieyoshi, Iemitsu and Cielo as one group. Cielo guardians knew that this group contained only family members with the others ignorant of this fact. The only two people in the group who was peaceful deep inside was actually Ieyoshi and Nono.

Surprisingly Leymitsu didn't cause a problem because of this grouping. He was doubtful because of the events last year when he was saved by Cielo but his attitude and behavior was no different. He just believed that Cielo didn't kill his mother. Her burial was held a month after her death, and starting from that time they only lived with maids and bodyguards back in Namimori. Iemitsu was never there, but always at Nono's side.

As if thinking about the same past events Cielo suddenly addressed Iemitsu, " By any chance, Demon apostle of Shiva, do you know what your lord is up to these days?"

Iemitsu was shot with a bolt of lightning from the blue, but with his nature he had no problem playing innocent, " Your Excellency I am afraid you are mistaken. " He gave a slight bow to show respect not directly looking into Cielo's eyes without permission as it would be extremely disrespectful.

They were currently walking in an open corridor in the middle of an outdoor garden. The wind picked up blowing a few petals in the air, spreading a faint fragrance of nature. In the distance you could see a few of the guardian groups touring about.

Cielo stopped in front of Iemitsu, looking over his shoulders his gaze watched the scene of the flowers blooming under the sun, " Am I?" Nono and the two Sawada brothers were behind him. Iemitsu refrained from answering. Cielo eyes glowed with a faint blue light as he commanded, " Kneel!"

Iemitsu was forced to kneel down under the coercion of his might and soul technique. The Sawada brothers wanted to say something, but one glance from Nono and they shut up. Blue chains appeared out of nowhere and bound his body.

"AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!", An earth shattering scream pierced the silence, but everyone just looked in this direction before ignoring it. Cielo nonchalantly watched the man stuck in a kneeling position being tortured by soul burning pain that could end his life without being moved.

Fifteen minutes later having bored himself Cielo released him from the chains. Iemitsu was covered in cold sweat, his limbs were twitching, and his breathing was harsh. He looked up at Cielo hardly suppressing his resentment, " What have I done to offend Your Excellency?"

" You asked knowingly. You are such a sly human, unfortunately your death will not be so wonderful like your precious wife. A demon interfered and reached her before I could, not to worry I will enjoy getting to break you in mind, spirit, and body. After all someone must pay for your sins. Isn't that what you said so many years ago?", Cielo asked him with a smile.

" We did not do anything to you. If it wasn't for me you would not have been born in the first place!", Iemitsu blurted out. Then came Nono's stern reprimand, " Iemitsu go back this instance!" Iemitsu left sullenly. Nono also dismissed the Sawada brothers stating he had something to discuss with his Excellency.

When the two were alone Nono let out a weary sigh, " Cielo, I know it's not easy letting go of the past. Blame me, I failed to educated my son since he was young. The result was that he went down the wrong path and took so many innocent lives."

" Is that the excuse you finally came up with? Grandfather, do you think that will satisfy those who died at his hands, including my mother?", Cielo turned around and questioned sharply. Nono slightly patted his shoulder, " No. His life is yours to take, it's already late to say sorry. His death will bring their souls peace."

Cielo again looked into the distance where his guardians were before replying, " Grandfather, I am surprised at your wisdom."

Before dinner Cielo set up the portal connecting Vongola kingdom to the supreme realm. They all stayed one night at the palace and left in the morning after breakfast. They all then teleported back to Namimori Japan. Cielo gave each of his guardians a small trinket containing his night flames, that way it was convenient to teleport without him.

They came here to meet Tsuyoshi and bring him back to the supreme realm in time for the engagement. Tsuyoshi was pleasantly surprised by the two getting engaged and married. He was happy for them and blessed them. There was only two days left for the engagement banquet.

The group returned one day before the party. They all had their clothes fitted for the event. The castle looked like it had a makeover done with all the decorations done for the banquet. Everything was organized for tomorrow's event.

Cielo came out on the balcony on the highest spire overlooking the entire realm. The stars in the sky were numerous and beautiful. It shined down on the quiet realm. There were lights were humans inhabited the realm. Now there were more, and in the war to come there will be a sudden influx of others.

Cielo took one more look at the night sky before going back inside just as a shooting star darted across the sky.