The Antagonist: The World Ends Theory
Chapter 124 - A Brief History of Lavoisier

The Hortensia land. It is located on the border between the North and West. There was a large noble family group living there. They had a large castle which almost matched the size of the Imperial Palace.

The noble's surname was Lavoisier.

Where each member of their family has one striking characteristic, namely the ruby eyes that no one ever had in this Herbras land.

Many rumors about them spread everywhere. About how horrible this crazy family is. Or it turns out they are a family of killers and much more.

But the most well-known rumor is a lie in which it is stated that they all have the ability to manipulate one's mind just by looking at their eyes.

Of course, the rumors were not unfounded. A middle-aged man once caught one of Lavoisier doing it. In the story, he added that both of their eyes seemed to light up while they were doing mind manipulation on the target.

About truth? No one knows if it is fact or fake news that has been sprinkled with flavoring so that more people consume these rumors.

This rumor itself had reached the head of the noble family Lavoisier. But it seems clear that they do not want to interfere and are lazy to serve people who think negatively about them.

"Dad, why can't my brother and I go out? We just want to play."

A 16-year-old boy sits on his father's back. He is very striking with a gold-colored mane and Lavoisier's characteristic is ruby eyes. His black clothes were in stark contrast to his physique.

"Crater. You better not explore the outside world. That place would only make you feel the most useless in this world. Nothing good deals with humans."

Crater aghast. His eyes are wide open. What kind of crazy words did his father say? Why did he say as if Lavoisier was not part of a creature called man? Are they really different?

"But the father"

"Crater!"

Crater biting his lower lip held back the anger. After all, he could not go against the will of his father who was a head of the family. This man is respected by those who have the title Lavoisier in their name.

Clenching tightly both hands. Crater resigned from his father's room. Out there, there was a man who was thought to be older than him by his white mane.

"Don't I tell you not to ask for anything?" Ask with a worried face.

"But Brother! Why can't we go out?"

Zavius turned his face to the other side.

"That's. You know for yourself that Lavoisier will never be accepted by people out there. Even a miracle Emperor Hortensia didn't drive us out of here."

"Are we pests?!"

"They consider us the incarnation of the devil. Come on, Crater, you have to understand everything I say. Just follow Dad's orders. Why are you being a dissident now?"

Zavius let out a huffed breath. Having a sister who is puberty is not a good thing for her. Zavius had also done the same and was even worse by deliberately exiting the defined border area.

As a result, Zavius got a lot of injuries and insults out there. While he also still had to hear his father's lecture which always slipped the sentence 'that's the result' after arriving at Lavoisier Castle.

The worst nightmare for Zavius. So he won't let Crater do the same stupidity he did, for sure.

"Forget about the outside world. Why don't we just hunt in white territory?"

Crater's a little softened. He nodded slowly as he still did not accept the warning from his father. At least, he should know the reason why Lavoisier is so hated by people.

...****...

"Why are we doing this? Usually the waiters will do it, right?"

Just a little hunting in the white area. But Crater was tired of not being able to find any animals. Zavius could only assume that this morning it was possible that the animal was still curled up in its nest.

Crater turned to the border lands of Freesia, then Hortensia. There was nothing different, other than the fact that these five great regions were still engaged in a cold war. And no one can stop it.

In addition to the cold war, some areas that are easily ignited will return to war with other regions. Actually in this time everything is very sensitive and not a good choice out of their respective regions. Unless the person has suicidal intentions.

No one can really stop this cold war.

Crater had only heard if Emperor Hortensia intended to unify or at least reconcile the five regions in order for a better situation to be created.

In that silence, Crater and Zavius were startled by the sound of a thicket. Immediately take the bow and arrow. Be awake - take care if the one behind there is a deer.

SREK

From the bush, it looks like a mane that is so smooth as silk in gold. Crater and Zavius were surprised, it was a human. Fortunately, they had not fired an arrow. But, this was not a good thing to remember his father's warning.

"Sister, let's go. Before I know." Brisket Crater.

"Attent. Looks like I found something interesting." Zavius squinted his eyes.

"What's so interesting?! Let's go and don't let Dad really forbid us even to go to the white territory right now!"

"But, he's Lavoisier as well as us." Zavius pointed at the man with his index finger.

Not without reason Zavius guessed so. Because Lavoisier ruby eyes are indeed as special as they appear. Don't know what he's seeing now. But he knew that the girl was a part of them.

"How can you say that?"

"I know anyway."

"But he was outside Lavoisier's territory. He really set foot in the Hortensia region. Sisarlah. That woman is not a part of us. Wake up from your hallucinations."

Zavius snorted in annoyance. It is hard to talk to a stubborn person. Zavius can prove it himself. If only his sister's ruby eyes could function better.

"War can break again?"

"The peace treaty was signed by Hortensia. But they haven't gotten approval from other regions."

Crater scratched his non-itchy head, "I don't understand how the world works."

"Let the world go as it pleases."

For the last time, Crater turned to the strange woman they were debating as Lavoisier or not. How surprised he was when he found his face now clearly visible.

The golden mane plus the sapphire netra is so clear to look at. The smile she displayed was so soft and sweet, as if her affection was not a mere charade.

Crater was impressed with the girl. Really, this was the first time he had stared at the opposite sex for so long with a look of admiration. This time Crater was made silent by her beauty.

At that moment, both of his ruby eyes worked well.

Lavoisier's real outside the territory? My eyes aren't wrong, are they?

...****...

"How am I supposed to see him again, huh?" Crater monologue. "If I sneak out, I don't think anyone will know. I'll be out tonight."

In the evening. After everyone sleeps. Crater settles - precipitate out of the Lavoisier region. He was eager to meet the beautiful girl even if only once more. And ask the reason how he can be accepted outside while clearly seen if he is a Lavoisier.

Crater had anticipated that Zavius would come upon him. His sister would not say anything that would harm him. Zavius would instead go to great lengths to cover up his mistakes and indiscretions.

Get out of Lavoisier easily because no one is on guard. While on the side of Hortensia, they are indeed reluctant to come into direct contact with the cursed blood of Lavoisier.

As his feet stepped to the side of Hortensia, he was struck by the silhouette of someone standing right before him. Judging from her figure, that person looked like a mature woman.

Damnit damnit! Just a step, time is coming.

"You... Lavoisier?"

DEG

Uwah. I really hate this situation.

"You come out of your territory bravely. Is there anything important until you're this close?"

What's wrong with her?

Crater swallowed his saliva heavily. For sixteen years of his age, only now did he feel depressed and frightened. But he was reckless because of his precarious situation.

"Whatdoyouwant? Say it!" Firm Crater.

His opponent was only a woman. There's nothing he should be afraid of. Indeed, the fact is quite easy to pass the entire care of Lavoisier which is not there at all. His father thought that Lavoisier did not want contact with outsiders because he was always insulted.

"I'm just glad to see you again. I have wanted to meet my family for a long time. But, maybe they already hate me." The woman spoke in a sad tone.

"Ah.. don't tell me you are..."

"Pulse. I'm Ivory de'Lavoisier."

She's the Lavoisier woman I want to meet!

"Ivory de'Lavoisier, can we talk for a moment?"

Ivory with her gentle smile nodded in response. He had long wanted to talk to this part of his noble family.

...****...

"Where did the boy go?"

Zavius who woke up thirsty and idly came out peeking at his sister's room. But baby, he found out if his sister ran away. Just one look at Zavius knowing that Crater went out of the section.

Well, as usual he would think of a thousand and one reasons when his father started to get suspicious.

"Sigh..."

The feather of Zavius suddenly bristled. He looked around and found only the silence of the night. But Zavius was not a fool who immediately brushed aside this peculiarity. Something is going on.

Should I report it to Dad?

Zavius took out a sword that happened to be hanging on the castle wall. He then removed his sword from the sheath. Leading it forward.

"Come out, all of you, I know you've been watching me since."

Shortly after his last words. The few people wrapped in black robes almost all over his body came out of nowhere. Each carried a weapon that had been littered with blood.

They must have done something.

"You really want to wipe us out, heh." Zavius smiled cynically.

TB

So, see you in the next chapter ~