Heiress Of Aeraseis

Kabanata 47 - United

K47 - United

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Firenn

The long silence was deafening but nobody wants to break it.

Tanging pagmamasid lang sa bawat isa ang ginawa namin. I hate to say this but I am afraid to look at the Oracle. For me, he's a sign of a bad premonition. He won't show himself if there's no upcoming peril.

I was born and grew with my father training me to know every single thing about Idrisia. Subalit sa dami ng misteryo sa kahariang ito, hindi lahat ay malalaman ko. But I know all the basic things. And my father already warned me that an oracle's appearance will be a sign to the kingdom's chaos.

Napatitig ako kay Baron Zeruso nang tumikhim siya.

His wise eyes scanned every single one of us. I started to sweat in uneasiness. I am dreading for the words he's about to speak. Everytime there's a bad news, they are the ones who informed us.

This is starting to rubbed on me.

"My dear children, with our kingdom in chaos, I am afraid to tell you that we won't be able to assist you on your journey." Paunang salita niya.

Lahat kami'y nakatutok ang paningin sa kanya. And I already know that, na wala kaming maaasahang tutulong sa amin. They already aided us enough. Hindi man pisikal pero alam kung nakasuporta ang mga Baron sa amin. After all, we are all Idrisians.

"Nais ko sanang ipasama sa inyo ang mga magagaling kong kawal pa-tungong Fiur ngunit hindi ito maaari. Kailangan naming maghanda sa pag-sugod ng kaaway. We need strengths and numbers. Our kingdom may be hard to reach but I know how persistent our enemies are. They won't let any hardship stop them from bringing chaos. My son and daughter," His stare jumped to his children, Breeze and Whirlwind. ".. will come with you."

Napatango ako. Madadagdag sa amin si Breeze na tumango sa kanyang ama.

"I want to warn you that reaching Fiur is gonna be the hardest." His voice laced with warning. "I bear the news that they are already waiting for you in there."

Napasinghap ang mga kasama ko sa narinig. Nagtiim ang bagang ko. They are really on this, huh.

"Kaya't sana'y pangalagaan niyo ang isa't-isa. Guide each of you. Huwag niyong hahayaang may mawala isa man sa inyo."

Napalunok ako sa bigat ng mga bilin niya. I know how precise he is. And I can feel the weight right now. Our mission is critical. And I know he's telling the truth when he said to us to be careful. Our life is at stake.

"Be united. Don't let the enemies break your trust with your comrades. Trust one another for it will save you."

Our muffled breaths are the only sound that can be heard aside from the Baron's.

The Baron speaks as if he experienced everything he's saying. Na hindi imposibleng mangyari. Is he part of the quest before?

"As much as you can, save the heiress." Matiim ang titig at panghuling salita niya.

His last words got me.

"Damn, so serious." Whirlwind Fujinn broke the silence.

The stare of her sister made him shut up.

"And the kid? Ano po ang purpose niya?"

Lahat kami'y napatanga kay Raisha nang itanong niya ito. The oracle emotionlessly stared at her. The Baron frowned and shooked his head.

"You'll be shocked to know that he's older than you." Matunog na tumawa si Baron Zeruso. Then he fully stared at Raisha. "Hmm.. you must be Raven and Jaisha's daughter."