Masquerade

Chapter 9: Union and Separation

At the dormitory...

" What's wrong?" Sakutaro asked.

" What's wrong with me today?!" I asked horribly.

" What?"

" Look!" I showed him my hand with a faded energy. When I asked him what I was having, Sakutaro seemed to know what my problem was, he knew what was familiar.

" What... happened?"

" I know what your power was. But you need to find out... By yourself."

" You know? What is it? Why?"

" I will tell you when it is time. But first, promise me."

" Okay, what should I do?"

" First, keep a secret."

" Only that? That's all."

" That's all. Don't tell anyone about your ability. Start from now."

" From now? What about Yugo?"

" I am sure he won't. And he never will. Because people here have considered the talented as their enemies. If you reveal to him, especially right in the beginning, you will not what happened in the future. But don't worry, he will be sure to understand what you want to hide, particularly your privacy."

" I see. Okay. I will."

" Good. Promise?"

" Promise!" Both of us said in unison.

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" You have come, Yuya." Yuri turned his head to his friend.

" So do you, Yuri."

Both of them appeared on the roof, looking down at the army that was walking towards the location.

" Are you sure this is a good idea? Still Remembered that past, right?"

" I am afraid so." He sadly answered before both of them continued their work.

Serena knew that she had to make sure that the method was both successful and connected to close the gate, so she quickly went to the meeting room and discussed the plan with the heads of the other clans, who also had the same view as hers, while back of them lead the group to avoid the creatures in front of them.

Meanwhile, the other masked men were investigating the figure appearing faded on the battlefield. Luckily, I quickly ran to the government building just in time, with the help of the instructions from the illusion I had been given. Most of all, during my coma, I somehow noticed the unusual drawings that showed some of the backgrounds which somehow reflected the real world.

" Serena-sama! Let me in!" I turned my head to the villager who ran before me to get into the castle. I was so confused about the issue that forced myself to follow her without noticing that the guards were also not there. However, the more I followed her, the more I noticed something wrong with her.

" Serena! The North Side is in danger! And so are the others! We have to get there and capture them!"

" I got it!" She suddenly answered before we could react. I was so surprised that I could not say a word to her, to her delight.

" Wait, is that—"

" Just follow my lead."

When we arrived, just as she said, the creatures had waited for her. But in her mind, she knew she and both of them were not alone. Because there was someone else who would be with them. Soon or later...