Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 106: Resurgence

Chapter 106: Resurgence

Next morning, Day of the Peace Talk

All the preparations to receive leaders from all around the world have been completed. Using the Gates as part of the Nexus, kings and queens have been able to quickly join the specified meeting place: the demon lord's castle of Ragna. Never could anyone have predicted that there would be a day a peace treaty would be signed on the land of the demons.

But unlike what the common people expected from their leaders to mull over, those who actually mattered and were aware of the situation were only concerned about one thing: the soon-to-be new King of Valhalla, Prince Alastor. Ever since his mother's sudden death, the people has not seen his face making a public announcement or even talk about who would inherit the grand legacy as well as the kingdom of Valhalla. In times like this where the very foundations of this new-born country were still too fragile to stand on itself, a talent and suitable leader was needed desperately to put things in order again.

Even the people of the demon lord's castle where Alastor stayed has not even seen him since last night. According to Ikarus, he did not go back to his chamber nor has anyone spotted him outside the castle. There was also the problem with the disappearance of another individual that has not been paid much attention considering the timing and all the events happening at the same time. Out of everyone, only Amelia spent time to search for the celestial Ingrid but her efforts have been for naught for there was simply no sign of the hero anywhere nor any trace that could help them find her. Alas, Mephisto has advised Amelia to concentrate on the peace talk for now and they could organize a full party search once everything calmed down a bit.

Alas, everyone was too nervous about the fact that all the leaders have arrived while Alastor was still nowhere to be found. Where could he be?

"Did you find him?" Ikarus inquired worriedly to the royal guard Naberius.

"Not yet...I ask around all the surrounding keeps and look in every corner of this castle but..." the beastman reported.

"Damn it! Where could he be? ... I am worried he might do something....." the celestial scratched her head painfully.

"Do what?"

"I don't know....just a feeling I have. Maybe you can try the...."

*DOOR OPEN SOUND*

"I am back." A boy walked in casually without a care for anyone or anything as he smiled at the two people inside in such a natural manner. "Good morning!"

"ALASTOR!" Ikarus jumped up to him. "Where have you been? We have been worried sick about you."

"I am sorry for making you worry about me. But I assure you that I am fine. But let's not lose our time idling here! I don't wish to make the other leaders wait for me. Shall we go?" Alastor smiled brightly.

"...Alastor?" the celestial uttered.

"Yes, my love?"

"....Oh nothing! It's just ...you changed a bit since last time we spoke...I don't know...it felt like you are happy about something. Even though you just lost your....."

"I have been thinking a lot and realized a few things, Ikarus. I have finally come to terms with my resolution and now I will make sure Morrigan's wish is to be carried out: today I will bring peace to the world!" Alastor said cheerfully.

"....If you say so." Uttered Ikarus, still bothered by this sudden change in attitude.

"Then shall we go, my love? It's going to be marvellous!"