The Land of Keimusho [ COMPLETED ]

SPECIAL CHAPTER

"Eveline," called Emerald, my guardian.

"Yes?" I responded as I rose from my seat on the crescent-shaped moon. I stood up, ready to head back, but as I was about to leave, I noticed a figure far below, who seemed to be crying uncontrollably. I watched him from above, wondering who he was and what could have caused him such deep anguish.

"Why do people mourn for the lost ones? I can't understand," I expressed to Emerald as we made our way back to our castle in the sky. We are the guardians of peace, tasked with maintaining order and balance between good and evil. But as I observed the man's sorrowful display, I couldn't help but wonder what it must feel like to be human, to experience the depth of love and loss that they do.

"Because crying is the only thing they can do about it," Emerald replied, his voice gentle and understanding. "No matter what they try to do, they can no longer see the ones they've lost. Hence, they burst into tears. Why? Are you curious about the humans now?"

I immediately shook my head, content with the life I had in our celestial realm. "No, I'm not curious. I'm just... perhaps feeling a little guilt towards the guy down there. He's probably mourning for someone we took to paradise."

"Yes, that's right. But tell me, do you recognize that person?" Emerald pressed, his gaze fixed on me.

I chuckled lightly, "How could I possibly recognize a human? They all look the same to me."

As we continued our journey, I couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy for the individual below, his grief so raw and unrestrained. I wondered what it must be like to experience such profound sorrow, to mourn the loss of someone so dear. Though I knew our duty was to maintain the balance, a part of me wished I could offer some comfort to the man, to ease his pain in some small way.

Emerald's words echoed in my mind, reminding me that the humans' tears were the only way they could express their anguish. I may not fully understand the depth of their emotions, but I could, at the very least, acknowledge the weight of their suffering.

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"Emerald!" I called out urgently as a sudden, ominous blackhole materialized before me. I had been going about my duties, sorting out the souls that needed to be transported to the paradise realm, when this dark vortex appeared without warning.

I continued to shout Emerald's name, but it seemed he was not present in the castle at the moment. Apprehension gripped me as I took a few steps back, unsure of what this strange phenomenon could portend.

To my astonishment, the blackhole began to morph and take shape, coalescing into the form of a man. I furrowed my brow, my protective instincts immediately kicking in. I raised my arm, ready to defend myself should this unknown entity pose a threat.

"Who are you? What are you doing in this realm?" I demanded, my voice firm and unwavering, despite the unease churning within me.

The man's gaze locked onto me, his eyes shining with an emotion I couldn't quite place. "Eveline," he said, his tone soft and almost reverential.

My eyes widened in surprise. "How do you know my name? State your kind," I commanded, my stance unwavering.

A mix of emotions flickered across the man's face - relief, longing, and a hint of trepidation. I could sense the weight of his words as he spoke, "Eveline, it's me. Don't you recognize me?"

I studied him intently, searching for any clues that might reveal his identity. Yet, try as I might, I could not place him. All humans looked the same to me, and I was unsure of how he had breached the barriers of our celestial realm.