Zeeta and the Wizarding World
Gala Kingdom

That day, the day Klutzie accepted the myriad realities of his father and mother's history, made all the worlds he saw change.

Since he was a child, he did not really care what the world worked like, there was anything outside his kingdom, or what kind of beauty and creatures that live in it. He thought, enough of his brother who knew such a thing. If she needed anything, she would just ask him. That simple.

So, what is the purpose of his life?

He had already talked about it with Zeeta and a few people before. He wants to be number one, because he has been chosen by the Spirit of Yggdrasil as a Container. He became arrogant, simply because there was a "chosen man" speech".

But now, it's all different. Various things have happened and involved him as one of the actors in various stories. He experienced "character development"—a phase where the thinking, nature, and maturity of each individual will change.

Klutzie was aware that whenever there was a sky, there was always another layer of sky present on it. Not everyone can reach the ceiling, including himself. Therefore, he again questioned his goal of becoming the Yggdrasil Seed. Will it remain like this—just be a helper party for the girl who became the center of the world—Zeeta? Or does he want to be the lead?

Being a supporting role in a person's life, in a sense, he instead became the main character.

It's just, he still has a quagmire. His people prospered on the merits of his older brother, his father being able to live with him today thanks to the help of Zeeta and Aurora. Then, what can only himself do? Does it?

Klutzie is now looking for that answer. He was looking for his "self".

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The prince, who will inherit the throne of Nebula, is now knee-jerk before the King. There was no one on his throne, but the King. Although next to him there is a chair for his companion, it has long been just a decoration.

The throne room only had a light source from a few angles. Sunlight from behind the stained (decorative) glass behind the throne chair and magic lights inside the ball-shaped lanterns on its pillars. The color is only one—white. In the room, it is minimal lighting, I don't know what the reason is.

With such a lighting position, Klutzie could not see with certainty Eizen's face was covered by the shadow of the seat back that was higher than his back posture.

"Klutzie, my son, do you hate your own father after knowing I'm a murderer?" this question made Klutzie jerk—silently to think about the answer for a moment.

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"I ... don't understand what answer I have to give, Father. But .. I can assure you in myself, you are not a man who would do that without a very, very strong reason.

"In addition.. I still wonder, why did your time and mother know that if I was chosen to be the Spirit Container of Yggdrasil, you guys were so angry?

"I think .. it has something to do with your history with the king of Barghest and the queen of Scarlet."

"No, it just involves me, your mother, and Barghest. Scarlet doesn't know anything about him."

Klutzie. "Sorry?"

"Tell me first what you thought of the Barghest and the Gala's secrets."

"A-I thought Father didn't want the secret that the king of Barghest had revealed and had written it on a diary read by later generations.

"In the meantime, Brother Suzy thought that the tear was only the decision of the Barghest king because of his power that could talk to the forest."

"Hm. I expected it from my daughter and my son." Klutzie could see a grin on Eizen's face. "Klutzie, one day you will be the ruler of this kingdom. The future of your people is in your hands. Even before you became king, you had already gone through a time where you had to decide something really hard, right?

"You dashed your high self-esteem, studied under Aurora's teachers, could even save me because of it.

"That's all no different from what we did before."

"So...." Klutzie started guessing. "Does that mean you and the Barghest king did decide to rip the note off?"

Eizen smiled. "Come with me." He then carries himself and Klutzie with teleportation magic. They appeared on the floor where Vanadust was.

According to the story he heard from his mother's point of view, Vanadust did save a lot of mana. He can feel it.

"Far in one of the areas in the middle of the river and the forest across there...." Eizen pointed west. "There used to be a prosperous kingdom I came from, Gala.

"That kingdom is not as fierce as Aurora and Southern Flare, which prioritizes status and mana, my kingdom is really peaceful.

"There is no discrimination, no hostility, all people live in peace. Youknow? Even other races live in it. Slime, Half Elves, and more.

"We have a mountain that nourishes us with its coolness and fertile soil. Rivers and waterfalls blessed us with fresh and pure water.

"There is absolutely no shortage in the Gala royal lifestyle.

"We all live cheerfully, helping each other. We also have a big project where all the people get involved—create a weapon."

"Weapons...?"

"Yes. A weapon passed down hundreds of years ago by our ancestors.

"'One day, the End of the World will come. The ground rumbled, the sky split, the mountains raged, the sea braved.

"In the midst of heaven, a gate will open. The gate indicates that the time has come.

"Okay, there will be our Savior. But he is not a powerful creature. We will help him, as he will help us.

"Help him, as we are helped by nature.

"We created this not for war and it is useless for that kind of thing. Whoever wishes to do so, will be reduced to dust.

"We are the Gala kingdom. Stay away from any wars that occur.'

"It's the legacy of my ancestors and something Barghest realized too late."

"I-I just found out about it!

"If that is the case, why can Gala...?"

"Since the day that my people and I were locked in the space created by an Elf named Jewel, I was no longer able to use mana in large numbers.

"So, it's about time you found out and bequeathed what was inherited to me.

At that time, Klutzie made a question mark.

Who is this gentle-hearted man in front of him?

Why was it that when he was a child, such a figure had never been seen? Why was this man never present at the side of his heart when he was sick?

"Let me listen to him first, is that okay?" ask Klutzie.

Eizen smiled. "of course. After all, this was not something to be determined impromptuly. I'm sorry."

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"After the night that we were all reunited, the next day I was interrogated by them.

"'Why are you after me?

"Why did you set us up?

"What's your goal for the Southern Flare?'

"A lot.

"Obviously, after I explained everything, we understood that I was under the influence of L'arc's magic. The thing that made them even more panicked at that moment was that they did not know the purpose of Barghest.

"Scarlet and Maaya just saw him dart away with L'arc, while Ashley was busy taking care of me."

"Then, how do you know that King Barghest is heading for the Gala?"

"At first, Scarlet had expected that she would go there, but she was still hesitant about some things. If he had gone there to crush the Hollow, then why would he have gone with L'arc?

"Many factors make them late to decide, until finally...."

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[Fourty-two years ago, inside the Southern Flare royal palace.]

"That's enough!" scarlet's snapping was already on the verge of his emotional limits. "I'll go find the Barghest myself if you can't help me!" he was about to dart with his flying magic.

"Wait!" scream Maaya, "I feel which creature you are after it .. changed direction—not—stop!"

"Can you know that?" ask Ashley.

"I can't explain it in words, but trust me!"

"Then, can you also feel the presence of Barghest like he can feel you?" ask Scarlet.

"No—I mean—he's nowhere near the creature. It's somewhere in the west."

"Western?" Eizen asked. "Don't... Gala?!"

"Tsk. Why is this so?!" Scarlet's upset.

"Let's split it into two teams" Ashley suggested. "Scarlet, even though you hate him, only you and I can defeat that Hollow, Maaya and Eizen, go to the Gala.

"Eizen knows exactly where Gala is, while Maaya, you're the one who can understand Barghest. If anything happens to her...."

Maaya nodded, while Scarlet clutched her hands together. He felt useless to his fiancee.

There was no objection from Ashley's suggestion, so prepare the four men. They then went to the palace grounds. Before departing, Maaya who felt the Scarlet's trembling, immediately held both of her hands.

"Just calm down, Princess Scarlet. Your fiancee—Barghest—will definitely come back to you." Maaya tried to calm her first female friend.

Scarlet clasped Maaya's hand back. "And if I feel a slight sign that you like it" he whispered in a threatening tone, "you will definitely be my enemy."

"U-uhm.just trust me...."

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Although the four people's goals were different, the direction of departure remained the same.

"Let me ask you one thing," said Eizen, "you have no intention of heading for the Gala by flying, do you? What do you think the Southern Flare is going as far as Gala?!"

Ashley and Scarlet grinned widely. "Well! It turns out your magic isn't strong either, huh, Prince Cupu!" scarlet Taunts.

"W-WHAT...?! You are the ones who are insane! Gala and Southern Flare is a week away! Even though it's through the air, there's no way you guys don't need a break!"

Maaya suddenly gently held Eizen's shoulder. "For you who gave up first, I allow you to go up my back." The golden-haired girl smiled gently—which even made a pure man like Eizen increasingly feel humiliated.

"Huh-huh???"

Soon a golden light enveloped Maaya and dazzled the eyes of the other three. Then, the girl turned into a giant bird with strands of her wings resembling fire. It remains golden in color.

"Help me by creating a shield in front of me. You'll obstruct the air when I fly at high speed and we'll be there soon. But, make the shield as strong as possible, otherwise it will be destroyed due to its extremely strong pressure.

"Simply put, you're gonna do a slipstream for me."