Disciple of the Gods: Dark Rose

A Beast's Fate

To others who walked the adventurer's path, it was taboo to harbor such murderous thoughts toward a fellow Beastman.

The Beastmen fought for centuries to gain the status in society they currently possessed. Originally being seen as nothing but property by the humans, they spent over one thousand years in bondage to their human superiors. When the Holy War broke out just five hundred years in the past, they were led by the Goddess of the Three Moons, Lumine, as well as the Goddess of the Dead, Atlas, to victory, which successfully broke them free from the harsh grips.

With the help of Atlas, they established a nation in which everyone either human or non-human can live freely, chase whatever dreams they may have, and live your best life with whomever you wished. To some, it was paradise. To others, it was hell. The exact opposite of what was supposed to transpire.

Nations such as the Aznozian Empire, where he lived, cooperated and established friendly relations with the kingdom. This led to the once human-only area becoming neutral to both species. Of course, there were places such as the Arian Empire, ruled over by the Theocracy of Ananke, who opposed such a feat and immediately cut ties with Aznozian, even threatening war if they dared interfere with Arian. This was foreseen, however, and Aznozian was more than happy to forsake them.

In the present times, the Beastmen Empire was ruled over by a king and a princess, both of which viewed humans and beastmen as one in the same. In other words, they were the Goddess of the Dead's ideals.

Edith and his party were more than welcomed into the nation, since he was the princess's saviour. This time though, he was there as her killer.

It was a bustling city filled with passing carriages and a common place for adventurers to take their lodgings. Homes made out of fine wood, cobblestone and limestone lined up on either side. The flooring was made of yellow limestone with several citizens, most of them being of the beastman race, walked past them. They greeted him with the utmost respect, acknowledging him as an equal. Nuro and Edith were especially an odd sight. Two foxes traveling together outside of their home territory was something of a rarity. Naturally, they attracted the attention of passers-by.

He took a turn around a corner and went into an inn. The inside was all wooden with many tables and chairs, which were all filled with people. Going up to the receptionist's desk, he looked him straight in the eyes and said,

"Room for three?"

The receptionist, who was part dog, nodded respectfully,

"That'll be thirty copper."

"Fine." He paid up.

"Do you want a meal with that?"

"No. We won't be here long."

"Alright."

He was about to leave when he suddenly spoke out.

"Weren't you with those humans before? Lucy, Aster and Lloyd? What happened to them?"

"..." He figured he'd be asked questions like this eventually. It was an uncomfortable topic...

"We split up. That's all."

"Sounds serious. I'm sorry for asking."

"Don't worry about it..."

Edith only hoped he wouldn't bump into any of them in this nation...even if he did...he'd most likely just walk straight past them on the streets.

Heading to their room, Edith leaned on the door with Ashe by his side. Nuro laid on one of the three single beds lining the walls. She slumped down and rubbed her face into the pillows like it was her first time ever laying on one,