Zeeta and the Wizarding World
Creating a Legend
World Tree....
Like the tree of nirvana, to those who depend on it. It is like the Naraka tree, for those who hate it.
As his nickname—Tree of the World is indeed to live the world. However, as life progresses, there will be no "life" if there are no obstacles in it. To be alive, is to pass through, retreat, destroy, or whatever to the obstacle.
Life is not only black and white, those who have experienced, often say it. Therefore, Yggdrasil—Tree Dunia— is the figure needed.
So, really?
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"What do you think, Barghest?" tanya L'arc, who was taking the man next to her for a walk in the Gala kingdom. "Their joy, laughter and joking, and their present life are something that is not present—not."
Barghest looked closely around. People who are exchanging dialogue, shopping, children who are joking, and many other activities.
"If you're not dumped by your parents, it's possible that your life could be as comfortable and peaceful as they are."
"Then, what made you tell me to destroy a beautiful life like this?"
I'arc smiles. "To answer that, we must enter the palace. Take it easy, no one will realize, my partner will help."
"Representative?"
Although he did not answer, Barghest continued to follow L'arc.
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A little while later, the two arrived in front of the building similar to the temple both levels. The naked eye must slowly calculate how many steps must be passed to enter the second floor. The temple was heavily guarded by dozens of soldiers. Hence, L'arc's "colleagues" reached out their hands to bewitch the two so that their form would be invisible.
"We're going to go up there?" ask Barghest whispered
"No. We're going under it."
"Bottom?" Barghest continued to follow L'arc, suspicious of why he knew so well about the roads he had to take.
When they got to the bottom of the floor— who had to pass hundreds of steps pula—they went into a room. Once inside, the magic enveloping them disappeared, the blue flames from the torches stuck on the wall immediately lit up.
The two immediately saw something there and it was a ring. The ring is located on top of a pedestal, which is in the middle of a hollow floor of the water circle. The water is also clear.
"The ring...?" Barghest.
"Don't be fooled by his looks. The ring was kept for later use as a weapon of world destruction."
"Pe-destroyer of the world?! This small thing?!"
"Do you want to try wearing it?"
"For what?"
"Well, who knew the ring could lift your curse. After all, there was no harm in betting on the ring that became that powerful weapon.
"Oh, I haven't explained anything about your curse either, have I? But, I have to let you know first.
"I'm serious about the ring being a weapon. Why would Gala keep this? I don't know. But, I want you to destroy it."
Again Barghest heard the contradiction from this man.
"You want me to wear it, or destroy it? As a man, say it firmly and clearly!"
"Your curse comes from something the world calls the World Tree." I'arc started to explain.
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"So, in essence," said L'arc who still explained, "your curse and that girl came from the World Tree who wanted to give you a hindrance. Honestly, I don't like that.
"I want your curse to vanish, but your opponent is the World Tree. The only thing that has the possibility of removing the curse is the ring."
"Why do you want me to destroy it? I still don't understand."
"For if you are not chosen, then you will be 'poof'! Turned into dust."
"Then there's no point in you showing me all this. You're kidding me, huh?!"
"You still don't understand? Do I have to say it straight away so your little brain can understand?"
"Think of interconnected points, Barghest. The World Tree, your curse, and this ring.
"If Gala had a weapon this strong, they would have known that you were cursed. What more reason would you be targeted by Gala if it wasn't for your curse? They want 'power'."
"Once they have it all, what will they achieve?"
"Of course the World Tree itself."
"W-what could it be? What, the World Tree has seeds or something?"
"Yes, that's right. But, you should not be surprised by it, for the appearance of the World Tree does not mean peace. The current existence of Gala is a threat to future generations.
"Think of it like this, Barghest.
"If you ever have a descendant, and that descendant lives in peace, but suddenly the heavens shower the Earth with giant knives because of the power stored in the ring, can you accept it?
"The earth is vast and you know that not only humans and magical creatures live in it. At least, you understand what my point of view is.
"But know this. Gala may indeed have something to do with the World Tree, even if you decide to destroy it, it doesn't mean that even your curse will disappear.
"What you're going to do is not genocide, but a scary legend. You will become a legend where children, teenagers, and adults will think twice before siding with a party that has great power.
"'Don't bite the hand that feeds you, when he's holding the knife', it's so simple."
"...." - ".Barghest was silent as he looked at the ring.
"Is something so small a threat?"
"You want proof? Alright." I'arc created a cloning magic of himself. The clone touched his ring, which resulted in it immediately disappearing into dust.
"seen? For what is this power kept? If Gala had no intention of fighting, why was her guard this weak and why was no one trying to dissuade the public from knowing her whereabouts?"
"But, after knowing all this, why don't you do it yourself? Why should I?"
I'arc smiles. "The goal is to create a legend, Barghest.
"If I do that, other beings will hate Humans even more. However, if the legend reads, 'Man Cursed by the World', then everything will be different.
"Creating a legend is not as easy as one might think. But that's all I'm giving back to your own decision. We'll go back upstairs, rest, and give me your answer tomorrow."
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Barghest is left alone by L'arc at an inn, while he flies in accompanied by several Yggdrasil Spirits who question his decision.
"How dare you defile the true purpose of the Catastrophe Seal!" snapped one of Roh—, who the next day will talk to Maaya and Eizen.
"Whispering. We all agreed to do this. If the man is not born, then Galdurheim's future will be fine. That way I can ...."
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[The next day, on a blind morning, Barghest came to L'arc.].
"I'll destroy the Gala. But what about the people?"
"Your friends must be chasing you. Until it's all over, hang on."
"Then, what are you gonna do?"
"My role came after you finished. I'll pass it on to other creatures."
"alright. I'll wait for them first."
"Then, keep this in mind. Declare ALL the buildings, lest there be any left."
"I know."
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"Then, what should we do, Spirit of Yggdrasil?" ask Maaya.
"Destroy the Hollow and save Gala!"
'BWHAAMM!!'
As soon as it was spoken, smoky explosions soared high—silenced the big red eyes.
"Aooouu!" the giant wolf that was inside the dust smoke howled.
Seeing him, it could not make Eizen calm at all. "BARGHEST, DON'T YOU DARE DO ANYTHING TO MY HOUSE!!!"