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As dreams filled the boy's mind something suddenly emerged in his memory. A scenery he hasn't seen before yet feels so familiar.

Apollo felt like he was standing somewhere, like in a very high place, might be a hill or valley. Below him were thousands of lights coming from houses and other structures while the wind blew gently on his skin.

"Wait where am I?" confused, the boy looked around trying to find anything that could tell him where he was.

"Jeremiah scan this place and tell me where we are"

He commanded however instead of hearing Jeremiah's voice a different people speak.

"Who is Jeremiah?"

For a moment Apollo felt his entire body tremble while something deep within his soul responded with that voice.

"Apollo?" that voice called again shaking the very core of the boy's emotion.

"This isn't Elaria" he could tell though for some reason his heart kept pounding hard. It's as if this wasn't a dream but reality instead.

"Calm down," he told himself as he tried to ease his raging heart.

"Apollo why aren't you answering?" the voice suddenly approached, and each sound of footsteps was like the beats of drums inside the boy's chest.

"Look at me Apollo" it said while the boy felt a gentle touch on his back. It's as if someone had placed their hand on it.

"Come on don't be upset anymore" a coaxing tone of voice followed finally resulting in Apollo turning around.

"What?!" contrary to the boy's expectation he saw an empty space behind his back, causing for tears to well up in his eyes.

"What is going on?" he asked himself feeling the fall of his emotion, but what was even more confusing was the feeling of grief that started to eat him up.

As his emotion caused more confusion a voice suddenly penetrated his clouded mind.

[Creator wake up, this is merely a dream]

Then as if he was sinking in a deep water Jeremiah's voice propelled him back to the surface causing him to gasp.

"Hah!" he almost shouted while his chest went up and down as his breath quickened.

[You are finally awake, are you alright?]

"No"

[I didn't mean to pry on your dream but your soul and emotions started to affect me that I have no choice but to interfere]

"It's okay, I am actually grateful you came to wake me. If you didn't I might end up in trouble"

[Your travel at the World tree made your mind shaken]

"Yes it seems so"

[The current time is 3:00 am, Tuesday of the 27th day of the month of Augustus]

"Ah, right this is the sixth day of our stay in the eastern territory"

[You should check your communicator, your friend has sent dozens of messages. They are worried about you]

"Okay I will reply"

[You can do that later it's still early my Creator, you still need to rest. Although I healed your body from overusing skills, you still need to properly rest]

"I never expected you would nag me this way"

[I have no idea what nagging is but I am simply reminding you since it concerns your health]

"Alright I will go back to sleep, but wake me up at seven"

[Will do]

"Alright"

Apollo then closed his eyes and immediately fell asleep. As he continued to rest Elaria found herself surrounded by her sisters. Thanks to Apollo breaking the blockade that prevented Elaria from connecting to the world, she was able to see her older sisters again.

{Um, why are you all looking at me like that?}

{Because you are stupid!} one of her sisters said while shaking Elaria through her shoulders.

{How could you let mortals do that to you! You are one of the gifts created from the power of Genesis and Amaya. Yet you almost died!} she added while continuing her shaking.

{Wait Liora I am getting dizzy!}

{That is enough Liora our little sister might go crazy if you continue that}

Eluwen the third oldest among them said.

{By the way little sister who saved you?} she asked while pulling Liora away.

{Well you won't believe me even if I told you} Elaria then gave a meaningful smile as she said that. Her face made it seem like she was referring to something.

{Wait could it be...him?} the oldest among them realized while making all of her sisters look at her.

{Wait eldest sister Aria do mean he came back?}

{Perhaps, you know that person he would appear like a mushroom}

{I see so where is he,sister Elaria?} Amara the second youngest asked.

Four pairs of expectant eyes gaze at Elaria making her nervous.

{Actually...}

{He left}

{What!?}

Her four sisters exclaimed while the youngest,Elaria couldn't help but awkwardly smile at their reaction.

{Well he did promise to return}

{Again with those words} Eloria couldn't help but say while grabbing a random flying spirit.

{I just hope that bastard doesn't make you wait for long}

Unbeknownst to Apollo four goddesses were literally cursing him for making their sister wait.

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The sun finally rose at the kingdom of Valoria, and for the first time in three years, they saw water running through the streams. Lakes have clear water again and wells are filled to the brim. This news was directly reported to the emperor. Who currently resides at the council's main secret base.

"So in the end Apollo went to the tree" the emperor said while seeping his tea.

"The child knew what needed to be done so he went there willingly"

Alger proudly said while pouring himself a warm cup of tea.

"How is the boy then"

"To tell you the truth when I saw him come out of the World tree he looked tired but relieved at the same time. However, I noticed his mind being worked too much as if he went into some intense emotional distress"

Augustus upon hearing those words couldn't help but shake his head.

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"This is all my fault, I should have noticed things sooner especially since they are making a move again"

"August you know it is not your fault, have you forgotten the reign which started this chaos belongs to the previous, not yours? It's not like you were already born when the War of Faith happened"

The emperor didn't speak and yet the head of the tower knew what he was thinking.

"The gods of the revolutionary church are the real culprits of this incident, they made use of the Crusaders to do the deed for them"

"All for what exactly?"

"For power"

With those words the emperor felt he needed to listen more so he beckoned Alger to continue.

"According to what the association and my tower discovered, it seems the main purpose of this chaos is to find a way to connect with the world's energy and endlessly use it"

"What!?" react by the emperor.

Alger then made an expression Apollo would often see when he talks about enemies, wrath, an expression of extreme anger that could wipe out an entire city.

"So you mean they used the world tree to take the method on how it takes life from Bunag"

"Exactly Your Majesty"

"Then did they succeed?"

This time the wizard didn't speak and could only answer by nodding.

"This is not good" Augustus can't help but say while massaging his head.

"A powerful enemy" he mutters before shaking his head.

"In times like this, I must urgently find Excalibur, that could guarantee a victory on our side"

"But your majesty that weapon hadn't been seen since the War of Faith"

"It's okay Alger I already have information about where it could possibly located, although that might take some trouble to do"

"Perhaps you might need my tower to help?"

"It is not needed, I already have someone do that tasked for me, however, I do want your mages to focus on looking for Nirvana's old friends"

A sigh escaped from the old mage before speaking again "Alas, that Nirvana is already dead but the things he left behind are still causing trouble after trouble"

The emperor couldn't help but chuckle at his words and it seems he is sharing the same sentiment as the wizard.

"We need to be on alert, it seems my reign will be as eventful as my forefathers"

"That I can't help but agree"

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On the 27th day of the eighth month of Augustus right inside the royal palace of the kingdom of Lumen, a girl whose hair is as black as night and eyes similar to the rarest red rubies.

Alicia, stood on top of the palace's roof while observing the raising sun.

"I have that dream again" she said while her expression remained cold.

However her solitude didn't last long because a presence began to approach her.

"You don't seem to look good"

"Why are you here Demos"

"His majesty the emperor wishes to ask for your help about a certain matter, lady Alicia"

"Is that so, tell him I will help once I hear what sort of help I must give"

"I will rely your message my lady"

"Thank you Demos"

Then that man disappeared as if he was never there to begin with.

"That man's arrival ruined the mood" then she returned her eyes at the east. As she saw the darkness be pierced by the light of the sun, her thoughts suddenly poured out.

"Apollo I wonder if you are alright"