Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 98: End of a conflict

Chapter 98: End of a conflict

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"....."

The trio Charles, Edward and Ganon were now facing the supposed prince of Zagon along with his supposed retainer. Actually, from a glance, this person looked more like a king with his golden crown and tall imposing stature. But it was not him that shocked the other three. It was due to the boy riding on his horse as he looked at them with a content face. Only, that face seemed too familiar.

"Hello! Long time no see! I see that everyone has gathered here. Good! I have been aching to see you all again." Said the prince.

"Alastor? What are you doing here?" Charles uttered in awe.

"Well I am the prince so of course I have to be here if that's what you mean." The boy answered.

"No I mean.. how are you the prince of Zagon?"

"Oh I didn't tell you that have I? That must have escaped me somehow...But don't dwell too much on details!" smiled Alastor.

"Master...." Edward uttered.

"I see that you have grown so strong in such a short time, Edward. I am proud." Said Alastor.

"But why were you in Cedra back then?" asked Ganon.

"I was on a journey to improve myself. After it ended, I went back to my mother' side, Empress Morrigan. That was before the war. The rest is how you see it." Alastor hid the truth from the three, perhaps for the best. "But enough of that! I am sure that you have also been itching to see me, or rather any representative from Valhalla since you accepted my invitation so quickly. Now, to business! How do we do this?" Alastor grinned.

"We surrender!" Charles spoke without hesitation.

"That's quick. Not that it was unexpected." Alastor uttered.

"And also we wish to join you as part of Valhalla."

"To erase your debts with Dor I suppose?"

"...You truly thought of everything don't you?" asked Charles. "Did you foresee this?"

"I am not arrogant enough to say I know or can predict the future. But everything happens for a reason, King Charles. As for us, it's not our intention to dominate the world or anything of the sort. We only want the demons and the primes to coexist together for a peaceful future. There are simply no reasons to further continue this cycle of tragedies anymore." Alastor spoke.

"Why do you insist on siding with the demons? What is it in for you?"

"...I guess it's about time I come clean. My name is Alastor Magnolia, son of the late demon lord Asgore and Hero Lakyus."

"What?"

"As you may have guessed, I have demon blood flowing inside my veins. For that, I have been chased down by celestials, passed through hells before ending up adopted by my aunt Morrigan. All because I was a demon. But it would be presumptuous of me to claim that I was the most unfortunate. Compared to many, demons or not, my sufferings were nothing. That's my reason in this. To create a better future for all of us!

You all have known me more or less. Do you think I am the same demon depicted on those religious scriptures? You might not believe me because I am a demon but I mean it in every word. We must stop fighting each other!"

".....Master" Edward uttered.

"I am sorry for having lied to all of you. Although I do hope that this won't stop you from doing what you said earlier. To join Valhalla means to accept the demons just like any other race. Can you do that?" Alastor posed his question as he extended his hand forward.