Rosie's Games

Chapter 407: The Woman who save Humanity

A heavy, suffocating silence hung in the air, enveloping the room. Then Rosalind noticed Belisarius's intense gaze fixed upon her, his eyes filled with a mix of anticipation and amusement. His question jolted her from her thoughts. "You're not going to say something?" he inquired, his voice laced with intrigue.

Rosalind arched an eyebrow, trying to decipher the meaning behind Belisarius's actions. Should she express gratitude for the sudden surge of warmth in the room? "Thank you for the heat," she replied, her words laced with a touch of sarcasm. "But I'm not particularly interested in your affiliation with the Blaize family."

The Blaize family was renowned for their affinity with fire, but the likelihood of Belisarius being a member seemed highly improbable. Moreover, she had glimpsed this very man in the fragmented memories from the cave, leading her to suspect a deeper connection between them. Her mind was filled with uncertainties, yet an underlying certainty persisted—he was the same person who had haunted her dreams.

Belisarius's lips curled into a faint smile, his amusement evident. "I was expecting you to inquire about the barrier," he remarked. "To ask how we can prevent the demons from breaching our realm."

Understanding dawned in Rosalind's eyes as she caught onto his intention. She pondered the memories and experiences she had carried from her past life, intertwined with her current existence. With a shake of her head, she replied, "Did you come here specifically to hear my questions?"

Belisarius's amusement faded, replaced by a grave expression. "I came here with a purpose that may jeopardize my life," he confessed.

"Pardon?" Rosalind's confusion deepened, her gaze searching his face for answers, a mix of curiosity and apprehension coursing through her veins.

"Don't you want to know how the barrier came to be?" he asked.

"I— "

"You seemed to be so concerned about humanity I— " josei

"I do not care about humanity." Rosalind's words startled him. The man seemed to be genuinely surprised to hear her say that. "But I will hear you out," Rosalind said. She was not some hero that would sacrifice herself to save the humans. If the demons would indeed come here then, she would fight against them but she would not go out of her way to prevent the demons from coming here.

"Interesting…" Belisarius nodded. "Very interesting…"

Again, Rosalind frowned.

"Once, in a realm plagued by relentless demons and the looming threat of their annihilation, a woman emerged as the beacon of humanity's hope. Veiled in secrecy, she possessed powers beyond mortal comprehension, obtained through hidden pacts and unspeakable sacrifices." Belisarius began, his tone serious.

"Driven by her insatiable desire to protect her kind, the woman delved deep into forbidden knowledge, delving into ancient texts and traversing treacherous realms. She made clandestine deals with enigmatic entities, trading parts of her own essence for unimaginable strength."

"As her power grew, so did her understanding of the impending doom that awaited humanity. She foresaw the demons' relentless onslaught, their insatiable hunger for human suffering. Determined to shield her people from this imminent threat, she devised a plan shrouded in mystery and sacrifice."

"In the darkest of nights, the woman embarked on a final journey, traversing desolate lands and forsaken sanctuaries. With each step, her resolve deepened, her heart burdened by the weight of her choices. She knew that to create a barrier of impenetrable strength, she would have to offer the ultimate sacrifice—her own life."

"Tapping into the dark arts, the woman summoned all her arcane might. She poured her life force into the creation of a barrier so potent, so impervious, that not even the most formidable demons could break through its fortifications. The barrier pulsated with her essence, an enduring testament to her unwavering determination and selfless love for humanity."

"As the demons clawed and raged against the impenetrable shield, they recoiled in utter defeat. The woman's sacrifice had granted humanity peace, an opportunity to rebuild and flourish without the constant threat of demonic invasion."

"Her name was forgotten, lost to time, but her legacy endured. The tale of the mysterious woman who had made secret deals and sacrifices to become an unstoppable force for the salvation of humanity became a whispered legend, passed down through generations."

"And so, behind the impenetrable barrier, humanity thrived, unaware of the woman's sacrifice that had safeguarded their existence. They lived in a world free from the demonic menace that had once plagued their lives, indebted to the unnamed heroine who had given everything for their survival."

There was another silence as Rosalind frowned. This story resembled the experiences of the woman that she saw in her dreams. She swallowed as she stared at him.

Ignoring her gaze, Belisarius concluded his story, his voice tinged with a sense of reverence. "The woman, whose true name had faded from memory, became known as the Goddess in the hearts of those she saved," he explained.

Rosalind's eyes widened with disbelief. "So, you're saying that the revered goddess was once a mere mortal?"

Belisarius nodded solemnly. "Indeed, she was. With dark magic as her ally, she offered herself as a vessel to create a barrier of unparalleled strength, shielding humanity from the relentless onslaught of the demons."

Disbelief filled Rosalind's voice."But what of the seven families? Are they somehow connected to her?"

"You have to figure that out on your own." Belisarius walked towards the fireplace. He stared at it for a few seconds before he added. "After all, a part of the goddess was inside you."

"Huh?"

"Somehow, a fragment of the goddess's soul found its way into your being. We believed her physical form to be hidden within the confines of the barrier, trapped yet alive. The presence of her essence within you suggests that she might have ultimately succumbed to her selfless fate."

"Wait— wait— we? Whose we? And why would it be inside me?" she asked. For some reason, all the exhaustion vanished inside her as she heard his words.

Belisarius turned his gaze back to Rosalind, his eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and determination. "When I said 'we,' I was referring to a group of individuals who have been entrusted with the knowledge and protection of the barrier. As for why a part of the goddess's soul resides within you, it is a mystery that even we have yet to fully comprehend."