Black String of Fate

Chapter 103: The Greatest Awakening (1)

"...I can't guarantee that you will ever come back. This is something I've done on the spur of the moment."

"Don't sweat it, it was my fault that I died, so no need to feel guilty. You might've influenced my decision, but ultimately, it was I who made that final call. But wow… Is this really what the future of the world holds?"

Lafia had a strange profoundness in her eyes as she spoke, leaving Xavier unsettled. With the way of her tone, it felt like she knew everything she could know about him, and even stuff that he didn't even know about himself.

When it was the Demon King, it was the apparition of Xavier himself, so they both were almost similar, but Lafia was an outsider, a fresh perspective.

"Yeah, now, someone like you must be disgusted right? I might've had noble intentions, but I ultimately caused more harm than good. It can even be said that I spelled the doom of the world."

"That is true, but… Do you regret it?"

"Definitely not. I walked my path with my head held up high. Even though I did not have a good ending nor did I live a glorious life, I stayed true to myself. That's all that matters."

Hearing that, Lafia helplessly sighed and muttered,

"You really need that girl…"

"What girl? And don't suddenly start talking like some wise master, we both know you ain't that type."

Lafia giggled after hearing Xavier's words and said,

"Well, I just found out I've been a mom in that lifetime, so I tried exuding some maturity, you know? Gosh, what a weird way to find out I had a kid… But, I guess that explains your favorable attitude toward me."

"Yeah, Logan was a comrade I treasured. I did not realize you were his mother until just now though. Well, now I guess he'd never be born."

Lafia helplessly smiled and walked towards Xavier. She grabbed his head and put their foreheads together.

"Xavier, I don't care about what sorts of atrocities you might've committed toward the world, but you have treated my son right. I could see the mutual respect you had for one another, and the proper respect you gave towards the Pure Nature Spirits as a whole. Despite having no obligation to us, you treated the Lafia's Super Duper Cool Party with no hubris.

You even displayed genuine anger and grief at the deaths of the other party members. I believe… There's no one else more worthy among humans to wield our power.

I, the Lafia Elamar Ataraz Conficia, bless Xavier with the love of pure nature. Through my heritage royal authority, I grant him the blessings to use our bestowed gift.

May the stars shine with you, may the moon calm your soul, may the sun purify your vessel. And lastly,

May your mana be the purest of them all."

When Lafia said this chant, Xavier felt like his whole soul was resonating with her words. It was hard to describe what he was feeling, though, he was sure that it wasn't something common.

In fact, it was a type of feeling he had never even imagined one could feel. He was sure that whatever Lafia did just now, it was on the caliber of the enlightenment of weapon manifestation. Unfortunately, he could not gain much insight from it due to being externally stimulated.

"Xavier, you, the world's greatest swordsman, now possess the core of a Pure Nature Spirit royalty, and that being blessed by a True Soul Blessing. I wanted to see what you'll do with this absurd combination, but unfortunately, I have to sleep now."

Xavier could see Lafia slowly fading away. He displayed no emotions on his face, but his eyes betrayed the sadness he had.

"...You have given me something you treasured the most. I'll make sure to repay you someday."

Xavier watched Lafia slowly fade away, but there was one last thing he needed to show her. He extended his hand and summoned the wrapped blade, one he had sealed.

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It was a sealed blade, but it was still a part of him.

"I, Xavier, swear upon my blood and blade to repay Lafia. I shall do my best to find a way to revive her."

The wrapped blade unwrapped for a moment and let out a red flash all throughout the soul space. Lafia had a surprised face for a second before she laughed and said,

"Ahaha, I guess this is something in your character to do. Well, good luck, I'll be heading off."

Lafia completely faded away, with Xavier feeling nothing but her blessing in his soul. He feared that his plan completely backfired, but he had a gut feeling that it was not the case.

"...Now, let's return to the real world."

Xavier closed his eyes and woke up to reality, only to find his surroundings decimated like never before. His eyes landed on Reno, who was at a distance, looking at him fearfully.

"W-What have you done? What is this newfound power I sense from you?"

Reno asked in a panicked and shaky voice, and it was well justified, because just a few moments ago, he had dashed towards Xavier to finish him when he was off guard. That plan backfired horribly, as a huge explosion of pure energy radiated outwards, and Xavier, who seemed unconscious, floated above the ground, surrounded by an ethereal, pure white aura.

Even though the amount and strength of the energy were extremely weak, it had a quality Reno had never seen before.

Xavier opened and closed his fists, feeling the immense power running through him. He knew that he had finally initiated, but… It felt as if something was missing.

'I have the power, but it's not manifested yet. I feel two energies bubbling inside of me, one from my sword foundation and another from my mana foundation. If I had to describe my situation, I have initiated as a warrior and also as a magician, but not both…

I have to link these paths together, fortunately, it's quite simple for me…'

[A/N pls read]