Gate Guardian - Song of the Frozen Soul

PHASE 10 - I CAN'T SEE WHAT YOU CAN SEE

PHASE 10 - I CAN’T SEE WHAT YOU CAN SEE

This is my first time visiting my twin brother. We didn’t have the time to do so during the holidays because we took a break from our Gate Guardian duties. Now that we’re back on the job, we can now face the man whom Rikkun hates the most.

Diadem Solstice.

My cursed twin. He’s responsible for killing three of Rikkun’s best friends, and his subordinate killed Heushac’s sister. During the past seven million timelines, he’s mostly the villain.

We’re now in the Black Cross Prison. I have finally met him again face to face. Behind that transparent glass is my twin brother, who is still being held captive. For some reason, Necchan’s wish didn’t purify him. He’s still the very same Cursed Guardian. That is why his hand is sealed by a cybernetic jar-like handcuff to prevent him from opening a Gate to escape.

“It’s been a while, my beautiful twin sister…” Diadem’s red eyes glowed with an aura of menace. The triangle sigil on his irises gave me a slight dose of fear. “I thought you’re not going to visit me. I thought you’ll let me rot here alone.”

“...Diadem... “ I held my aching chest.

My silver-haired twin smirked as he gazed upon Rikkun. “So the mighty Alaric Eisenhower got over his hatred through love. Too bad, the one who removed your hatred is no more~”

“Shut up...” Rikkun clenched his fist. “Why… Why are you still cursed? Did the <Song of Salvation> have no effect on you?”

“No, it affected me. Thought it’s just mere seconds before I got cursed again. No matter what I do, this Fake God Core in my heart will feed me hatred and disgust.” Diadem maintained his smirk. “It’s because of that damned Outsider.”

“Stop blaming anyone else. You became cursed because you did heinous things.” Rikkun said.

“Ha!” Diadem’s sarcasm intensifies. “You don’t know what you’re talking about! I traded my soul to change fate, just like you! But that Outsider tricked me on signing a contract that only has a win situation in his end! I’m pretty sure he’s toying with you too!”

“The Outsider helped me save Tiara from the curse of the Brightmore Witch! He gave me the power to save my friends!” Bam! Rikkun slammed his fist on the glass. “Stop talking as if you’re not the bad guy here!”

“Oh, I am.” Diadem laughed. “Yes… I’m the bad guy here. But there are even worse guys. And that Outsider is the perfect example. He’s desperately doing everything he can, no matter if it’s good or bad, just to defrost his loved one from the freezer.”

“Are you talking about the Frozen Soul's awakening?” Rikkun’s voice is filled with doubt. “That’s impossible. He’s even the one who asked me to prevent it from waking up. And he-”

“...He said that my beautiful sister is the one to sing the <Song of Salvation>, is it not?” Diadem cut Rikkun with his life-threatening glare. At that moment, Rikkun went speechless.

But Diadem still continued. “I swear to god, Alaric Eisenhower. If you get my twin involved in this, I’ll kill you with my own two hands.”

“So you think he’s lying?” Rikkun clenched his fist tighter.

“Of course.” Diadem answered without hesitation.

“And you’re hoping that we will believe you?” Rikkun laughed. “You’re a murderer. After all those things you have done, there’s no way we’ll take all those shits that comes from your mouth.”