Broken World - Part I - Awakening of the Beastmaster - #8CCMay24

Chapter 45 : The Return

Bindzi holds his scythe with his right hand and therefore has no way of blocking the blade which is about to cut him in two, but he still raises his left hand which is not supposed to have any weapon then blocks and pushes back Essissima Mvé.

To his surprise, Bindzi holds both of his blades. Accustomed to using two double scythes, Bindzi instinctively retrieved the blade which he entrusted to Ama, thus depriving her of the only weapon she had.

''I shouldn't be able to...'' Bindzi said with a soft voice.

Bindzi is attracted by the deafening noise he hears and is unable to carry his thoughts to the end. He discovers Ama sandwiched between a ball of fire and a deluge of destructive flames. Another spectator observes the same scene. Unlike Bindzi, the battlefield no longer holds any secrets for him. Essissima Mvé is the first to act.

When he was down, he saw Ama using a similar ability and she remained motionless until she released it. It was just a theory but if using this technique immobilized her, she would become easy prey. He had to try.

With much greater speed than he had been fighting with until then, he quickly covered the distance between him and Ama. Bindzi, who reacted late, found himself far behind him.

Essissima Mvé begins to prepare his move before even arriving within range of Ama. Feeling the danger coming towards her, Ama looks behind her and sees Essissima Mvé who is behind her and her blade which is inevitably approaching. She is totally helpless.

''Where did Bindzi go? Did something happen to him?'' Asks the young woman.

A deeper glance allows her to see Bindzi running desperately towards her.

Once again Ama looks at Bindzi with the intention of engraving his image deep in her heart one last time. In this situation, she does not see the possibility of another opportunity presenting itself.

''I would have liked to spend more time with him.'' Ama said to herself. She closes her eyes accepting what is about to happen.

She had played all her cards. Despite this, his opponents always responded with greater ferocity. After all, they too valued their lives and had their reasons to fight.

Bindzi who cannot find any solution to save Ama who is about to be cut into pieces sees his conscience wavering. He remembers the peaceful days with his parents, Ama and him as a child, the day of his parents' burial, Ama and him that night...

''I can't accept it.'' Bindzi screams with all his soul.

He doesn't expect to receive a response when he does receive one.

''And what are you going to do to prevent it?'' asks a voice that seems to come from the depths of his being.

The world slows down and his wandering consciousness is transported to a dark space. In the distance, he can see Essissima Mvé's scythe which is inevitably approaching Ama. A small flame burns in front of him.

''I'm asking you what you plan to do to save this woman.'' Asks the same voice.

The flame looks familiar to him, but he is unable to remember what it represents.

''Even if I have to lose my life, I will save her.'' Declares Bindzi with conviction.

''I can grant you the strength you need to save her. What do you have to offer me?'' Asks the voice.

''Whatever I have, as long as it allows me to save her.'' Bindzi said.

''Would you give up your life for the good of others?'' Asks the voice.

''Without any hesitation.'' Bindzi replies.

''If so, grab hold of this flame and let yourself be consumed.'' Said the voice.