While the battle continues four little figures struggle to keep themselves intact.


    "What the hell is Apollo doing!"


    Casper shouted while hiding behind dozens of mechanized soldiers.


    "We must move he told us we only have fifteen minutes to finish this"


    "How can we move when the ce is like this!"


    Matilda felt aghast while Arab kept holding the arms of the soldiers, afraid she might blown away due to the storm-like situation in the area.


    The wind is howling as if a monster was guiding it and the ground is scorching hot, each step feels like being burned alive. The impact of the fight between Apollo and the archbishop made the area inhabitable, the air wasn''t even safe for breathing.


    "Let''s go we have this barrier so we should be fine"


    However, even with a barrier strong shocks could still be felt causing the four to cling for their dear life.


    The three felt tired but still followed Samael''s lead.


    A few more moments went by and they barely made distance.


    "Samael!"


    "Just keep moving!"


    Despite Casper''sint Samael continued to move forward dragging his friends with him.


    Thinking back then they were always like this, dragging each other in ces the others felt reluctant to go to.


    However, despite theirint, their ending would always end up the same.


    "Wait for us!"


    They would always follow and support the one who takes the lead.


    "The barrier is up ahead"


    "Yeah I can see it"


    Two mechanical soldiers then went ahead of them making sure their barrier kept them hidden and safe.


    "Are you all ready?"


    Samael asked while the two soldiers created a hole in the barrier.


    "Honestly I am not ready to meet that man" Arab said while her body trembled slightly.


    "The betrayal he caused was something none of us will ever be prepared for"


    Matilda said while gently stroking Arab''s back.


    "We must continue moving forward" she added.


    For the sake of the future, they must cut down the past.


    While they mentally prepare themselves a distinct sound could be heard from the soldiers that effortlessly cut the barrier.


    "I wonder what Apollo put on these soldiers that they can cut through things like this"


    Casper can''t help but inquire.


    "I heard he used a different type of metal to make them strong and durable"


    "It thought he used micro machines?"


    "A micro what?"


    "Wait we can have this debateter since the hole is near finishing"


    Casper, Arabe and Matilda''s heated discussion soon came to a halt due to Samael''s voice. After their momentary silence, the sound of something breaking caught their attention.


    "Finally let us go in!"


    "How can you be excited!"


    "Quiet down Casper!"


    Arabe just shook her head while clinging to the metallic arms of the soldiers.


    And so they walk stealthily at the enemy''s side looking for the man they wanted to see.


    "MS 2223 scan the entire area to see if you can locate the man from the picture I gave you"


    Before their attack started Samael asked Mckenzie to sketch a man he once knew from his memories. He wants to see him and asks why he did what he did.


    He wanted closure from the incident three years ago, and he must get it.


    The scanning started and each passing second that went by made the four nervous.


    At that moment they suddenly remembered the time that incident happened.


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    .


    Three years before this event at the ind known for its beautiful falls and waters, the Ind of mes. Opposite to its name the ce was full of water and life and things associated with fire could never be seen there, except for one thing.


    In the middle of the ind, a breathtaking view can be seen from afar.


    Far from the distance, you could see the towering structures and spires of the holy home of the residence there. The exterior has a long stained-ss and flying buttress, then its walls are painted with carvings from their beautiful history while the interior isposed of rib vaults and pointed arches.


    The ambtory and chapels surrounding the apse showcase exquisite altarpieces and religious artwork, while the choir stalls feature intricately carved wooden seats.


    Behind the beautiful architecture, a peaceful courtyard surrounded by colonnades adorned with sculpted capitals and a tranquil garden at its center can be seen.


    The grass was perfectly trimmed and the nts were aligned well. The flowers were beautiful while a variety of trees can be seen bearing fruits of different colors and tastes.


    Hugging this grandeur of sanctuary are high gates, walls and fences that serve as a guard for the residence.


    This ce is the church of the God of mes, it stood tall in the middle of the ind ever since the end of the Age of Heroes.


    There are three ages that mark the beginning or early times of Bunag or even the entire universe.


    The Age of Creation marks the beginning of time and the creation of the universe. No one knows how long it took for everything to be created but what matters is that every nook and cranny was well crafted by all the Gods.


    After the Age of Creation, the one that came after was the Age of Life. The universe was only created however no life was living inside it. The entire realm was only an empty house with no one living.


    So a being shares his life to others filling the universe with his breath, however as he depletes the little spark within himself his own life begins to be exhausted, with little time he shares his life with onest being, a human.


    Thest was the Age of Heroes also known as the Age of Demigods. It was the time when Gods came down and had a family with humans. No one knows the reason for this but everyone felt delighted to know that the beings they worshipped were real.


    This age closed the moment the Gods left and let their descendants do their own thing.


    And so the early time of Bunag ended by opening a new era.


    "Sigh"


    A child''s voice could be heard sighing in the middle of the library.


    "That''s deep Samael"


    "Well I was thinking if the Gods will ever return here in Bunag"


    "Does it even matter?"


    "Of course Ara it matters,  I am theirst descendant! They should at least see me"


    "Really?"


    "Why do act so calm when you should be demanding like me"


    "Why are suddenly asking me that?"


    "Well probably because you are thest vassal of the God of me?"


    "It doesn''t really matter to me since I can''t even harness the power of a vassal"


    The ten-year-old Mael looked at his friend knowing how she felt.


    "Maybe because we are still too young, I haven''t even awakened my blessings as well"


    "You and I are different"


    She said while trying to keep her voice calm. She might try to act like she is fine but her insecurities and doubts are slowly creeping into her heart.


    "I know you already awakened yours" she muttered softly making Samael lean closer to her.


    "I didn''t hear you"


    "No...I mean we are different because you have God''s favor while I have nothing"


    "God is fair Ara"


    "Not for someone like me, I am an illegitimate child"


    "You are thest of vassals so your origin doesn''t matter"


    "But-.."


    "No more nonsense we should be happy since it''s foundation festival!"


    Samael took the hand of the little girl and dragged her towards the lively and festivend.


    The church was named after the first descendant of the God of mes, Juanfonso. Since he is the one who established this ce yearly they celebrate to honor him.


    "Hurry let''s go!"


    While the two run hand in hand, the church''s za was already filled with people and merchants.


    "It seems like the foundation festival this year is more lively than the previous"


    "Yeah it seems so"


    With the atmosphere being so happy the previous gloomy girl finally felt revitalized.


    "Should we buy something?"


    "Sure!"


    While the two enjoyed their time they suddenly felt a presence behind them.


    Curiously the two looked behind them and saw two familiar faces.


    "It''s Casper and Matilda!"


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    "It''s been a while!"


    The four children happily embrace each other before heading straight to the heart of the za.


    "How is the fort?" Samael initiated the talk as they walked.


    "It''s the same just peopleing back and forth to defend against some demon beasts"


    "I suddenly wonder why the inds surrounding this ce are all dangerous"


    Arabe wondered.


    "I heard that the mana here is unusual that''s why the magical beast ends up turning into demons"


    "That''s scary Matilda"


    "What I am worried about is the coast of Evaristo, my father told me that the fort currently struggles to handle the breakout there"


    "Cas, wasn''t Evaristo near here?"


    "Yes Samael it is near but no worries my father can handle it" he sounds confident though his eyes aren''t.


    While the four have worried expressions on their faces a sudden earthquake halted their conversation.


    A sky filled with darkness came while the waters were dyed with blood. The church''s bells rang wild causing the people to run away.


    The dreaded situation arrives driving the festival to a halt.