Arrow was flying above the forest trying to find clues. Snow was covered making it even more difficult to find it. He suddenly noticed an ancient temple in the middle of the forest. He flew down and transformed into human form. He walked towards the temple entrance cautiously. His eyes grew wide seeing humans in shackles getting dragged inside the ancient temple. As he moves closer, he sees two guards standing at the front door of the temple.

"I must report this to big sis." he turned around to run away from there but a few guards catches him.

"Sh*t." he pushed away the guards and ran off.

He ran as the guards chased him. He jumped on a tree branch. Then he jumped in the air and transformed into dragon. He casted cloaking spell and flew off.

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Akiara was in her room reading Arnon's diary.

Today is the final battle I am going to face against the evil god. I am also going to avenge the deaths of my guild members. I >

Diary's words ended. She turned the other pages but it was empty. She sighed looking discouraged. Mizuki entered her room. She noticed her frown face. She sat beside her.

"Why the long face?" She asked.

"Nothing. Any news from Arrow?"

"No." she pushed her down climbing top of her, "But I miss spending time with you."

"Well yesterday also you were sleeping beside me. How come you-" she got cut off with a kiss. She melted on her kiss wrapping her arms around her neck, pulling her closer to deepen the kiss.

Suddenly Dennise entered while they were kissing. "Aki-......."

They immediately let go and glanced at the door. They stared meeting their eyes. Their staring contest continued awkwardly for a moment. Dennise's face turned bright red, "I-I'm s-sorry. P-please continue." She closed the door walking away.

Akiara looked at her with her arched eyebrows. "Oops." Mizuki tried to avert her gaze.

"Great. Now an outsider saw two girls kissing."

She laid beside her and sighed, "Then why don't we tell everyone about our relationship?"

"I would love to. *sigh* Our friends accepted our relationship... but what about Dennise? Other people?" she looked meeting her eyes, "This world is different from ours. Our world might accept or relationship though there are obstacles we need to face. This world is straight. Totally straight. So that outsider-"

"You don't need to worry about it. Like you said, all we need is to face those obstacles and overcome it.... so that we both can stay together until the very end." both came closer touching their foreheads.

She sprang up, "Then let's go."

"To where?"

"To tell everyone about our relationship." She smiled and both left the room.

Everyone except for captain and Arrow were present. Mizuki gripped Akiara's hand tightly. She cleared her throat, "Everyone, we have something to say."

They nodded. Mizuki continued, "Akiara and I are in relationship...." she looked at Akiara. She nodded and stated, "romantically."

They clapped their hands except for Dennise. "We already know that you both are in relationship 'romantically'." Estelle said with her hands gestured double colons.

"Congrats. Well took you long enough to tell everyone." Cordelia congratulated. Suki-san smiled but there was sadness lingered in her eyes.

"What about Arrow? Shouldn't we let him about their relationship?" Estelle whispered to Cordelia.

"Don't worry about Arrow. He is quite innocent and oblivious about relationships. And I prefer to keep it that way." Cordelia whispered back.

"It's not my business but what will people say about your relationship? You both are girls.... and.... you might receive criticism especially from nobles." Dennise spoke.

"Well I don't care what people says. Like Aki said we are going to overcome any obstacles that comes in our way no matter what. And people won't care who I am. After all...." shapeshifting magic deactivated and her scarlet colored eyes were showed.

Dennise and Estelle's eyes grew wide realizing who she is.

"Y-you're the fugitive...." Dennise pointed her finger.

Mizuki smiled innocently, "Yep.... fugitive Teivel von Verlice, daughter of grand Duke Ziv Verlice. Who was charged for treason for killing crown prince of Vasilindro empire."

"Aki, do you even realize who did you fall in love with?" Estelle asked looking serious. Then she glared at Mizuki.

"I know Estelle." Akiara replied. Her hand grip got tighter.

Cordelia walked towards Estelle, "In fact, the reason she killed the pervert was because he tried to rape Akiara. So in impulse Mizuki killed him to save her chastity. Simple as that."

"There's another secret we are hiding from you guys." Akiara stated.

Mizuki looked at her confused. Her eyes clearly said 'This isn't what we planned.' She ignored her and said, "We should have told you about us sooner. Well.... Mizuki and I are Hero and Aide."

"Whaaat!?" Everyone shouted.

At that moment Arrow came flying down. He transformed into human, "Sorry for coming late. We need to talk. Right now." He said catching his breathe.

"We are listening." Akiara replied.

"I have found the site where the human sacrifices are taking place. We need to hurry. The third gate is about to open in a span of few weeks." Arrow stated.

Akiara thought for a while. Then she replied, "We are leaving in morning. Arrow, since you know where the place is situated I will lend you teleportation magic for time being to teleport us to that particular place."

"Got it big sis." Arrow replied.

She ruffled his hair, "You must be tired. Go and get some rest. We need to leave in morning." Arrow nodded and walked away.

Akiara looked at her members, "Prepare your things for the journey. We are leaving in the morning. We will not continue our journey on ship anymore. We have wasted enough time than we should." They nodded and headed back to cabins as instructed.

Later that night, Akiara was staring at the sea. Cool breeze was brushing against her face and fluttering her hair. Mizuki tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around facing her.

"Can't sleep?" Mizuki asked.

"It's not like that. Just enjoying the scenery of night." Akiara replied.

"It is quite beautiful but not beautiful as you."

"Where did you learn that from?"

"What do you mean by that? Can't I flirt with my lover?"

She chuckled, "You are so corny."

Mizuki grabbed her waist and pulled her closer. She shared kisses while Mizuki planted faint purple marks on her neck.

"Stop it. Someone might see us."

"Everyone are sleeping. You don't need to worry about it." she approached her lips to kiss her but she placed she placed a finger on her lips.

"I'm getting impatient." then she noticed she was staring at the sky. "Why are staring at the sky?"

She made her turned around. Her eyes grew wide seeing the dark sky slightly turned pinkish red color.

"He will arrive when the moon will be blood red and pitch black." Akiara mumbled.

"What do you mean?"

She looked at her with serious look, "It means the evil god is going to arrive soon."

Her eyes grew wide hearing it. Then they glanced at the sky. Mizuki finally spoke breaking silence, "Looks like, we need to prepare for the tough battle we are going to face." Akiara nodded as they stared at the sky.

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