Rosie's Games

Chapter 394: Deja vu

Lucas's voice remained resolute, his gaze fixed on an invisible menace lurking beyond their sight. "The barrier that separates us from them," he clarified, the weight of his words hanging heavy in the air.

"Them?" Rosalind pressed, a tinge of fear creeping into her voice.

Lucas took a deep breath, his voice filled with an unsettling mix of dread and fury. "The demons," he confessed, his words revealing a hidden truth that turned her world upside down.

"Demons?" The growls intensified.

"Lucas!" The sudden intrusion of another voice shattered the charged atmosphere. Rosalind's narrowed gaze shifted to the unexpected newcomer who materialized before them. Standing tall and exuding an air of undeniable allure, the man donned a flowing white robe-like attire that billowed around him. His long, ebony hair cascaded like inky tendrils, captivating her attention.

"What is happening?" the man's voice resonated with a gravity that mirrored Lucas's severe own expression.

"Somebody is forcefully breaking through the barrier," Lucas responded, his tone tinged with urgency.

"You must put a stop to it!" the man bellowed, his commanding presence demanding attention.

"It's not the right time!" Lucas retorted, his voice filled with determination.

"Are you out of your mind!?" The man's eyes blazed with a mix of concern and frustration.

"She has yet to witness it," Lucas stated firmly, his gaze shifting toward Rosalind.

The man turned his gaze upon her, his eyes searching hers for a moment. "You must intervene. I will escort her to the safety of the North."

But before their conversation could continue, a resounding boom shook the surroundings. Rosalind's heart pounded fiercely against her chest, its rhythmic beats mirroring the chaotic symphony in front of her. A deep-seated instinct stirred within her, a primal connection to the tumultuous events unraveling at that moment.

It was as if a forgotten memory, buried deep within the recesses of her mind, resurfaced with sudden clarity. The chaos unfolding before her eyes seemed to whisper fragments of a past she couldn't quite grasp—a glimpse into a time that held both terror and revelation.

Visions flashed through her mind, flickering like fragmented images in a fractured mirror. She saw glimpses of battles fought, people dying, and an ancient power awakening.

She couldn't deny the haunting truth that unfolded before her—she had seen this chaos before, albeit in the depths of a forgotten past. It was as if the threads of fate had woven her into this moment, urging her to reclaim the forgotten fragments of her own story.

"BOOM!"

"I said it's not the right time yet!" Lucas's voice carried a sense of authority and resolve, unwilling to yield to external pressures.

"BOOM!"

"BOOM!"

"You've lost your mind!" The words erupted from the man's lips, a mixture of disbelief and concern etched upon his face.

"Can you stop it?" Rosalind said.

"What?" the two men looked at her.

"I said the…" She was talking about the memories, the sudden pain that crippled her chest. "The barrier is doing something to me."

Suddenly, Lucas snapped out of his own contemplation, his eyes widening with a newfound realization. Without hesitation, he swiftly handed her into the arms of the other man, their exchange quick and decisive.

"I will put an end to it. Take care of her," Lucas instructed

"Lucas!" Rosalind called out, her voice filled with a mixture of worry and confusion. "Where are you going?" she pleaded, her eyes pleading for answers.

"I will be back soon," he assured her, a glimmer of determination in his eyes. josei

"What?" Rosalind's voice cracked with a blend of fear and longing, desperately seeking to understand his intentions.

"I promise, I will return," Lucas replied, his voice laced with unwavering conviction. Without wasting another moment, he lowered his lips to hers, sharing a brief yet intense kiss that conveyed a world of unspoken emotions. "And I quite like you too…" his words echoed inside her head.

Rosalind was left standing there, the weight of uncertainty pressing down upon her. The absence of Lucas sent waves of anxiety coursing through her veins, each beat of her heart echoing with the ache of his absence.

It felt as though a vital part of her had been torn away, leaving her adrift in a sea of confusion. Uncertainty clung to the air, shrouding her in a haze of unanswered questions.

This… something about this scene reminded her of something she had long forgotten.

In the depths of her being, a surge of recognition sparked within Rosalind's soul. A profound sense of deja vu gripped her as she stood amidst the swirling chaos.

"Lucas!?" she screamed, her voice cracked with desperation. "Lucas!???"

"We must depart swiftly. This space teeters on the brink of collapse," the man said.

"No! We cannot abandon him!"

"We must. This space has been intricately woven by Lucas himself, will crumble once he departs."

"No!"

Gently, yet resolutely, the man's grip tightened his touch a source of solace. "Lucas would never wish harm upon you. Your safety must be our priority."

She said nothing as the air crackled with raw energy as swirling gusts of wind howled through the rocky passages, carrying with them an otherworldly chorus of thunderous booms and eerie whispers.

The man was right.

She could feel the upcoming collapse of the cave.

She frowned before she slowly nodded. A flicker of uncertainty shadowed Rosalind's features as she contemplated Lucas's promise. Her brows furrowed, revealing the conflict within her.

Doubt wrestled with hope, and fear warred with longing. She yearned for Lucas's return, desperate to believe in his words, yet the weight of uncertainty pressed upon her heart.

Is he going to abandon her… again? Just like in the memories that she saw?

Then she found herself transported, as if by some unseen hand, back to the island, back to the Howling Mountains.

However, her return was not met with a sense of relief, for as they emerged from the cave's embrace, their eyes were drawn towards the two individuals who equally sensed their presence.

It was Ena Thun… and another sorcerer.

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