Zeeta and the Wizarding World
Ephemeral Land

One day in the kingdom of Aurora, in the middle of which Alicia and Hazell were having lunch at the palace, the moon earrings in Alicia's right ear shone dazzlingly—forcing the servants and guards of the nearby palace to panic and stand by, alerted, including Hazell herself who rushed closer to Alicia—also not even wanted her arrival by Alicia herself.

“A-what happened?!” peek Hazell, “you're okay, Alicia?!”

There was no answer from Alicia, because she was looking at something. His mouth was open, his face was terrified. “A-what.... a-what the fuck is this...?!” muttered.

“Alicia...? Hey, what's up, Alicia?!” Hazell shakes his wife's shoulder.

“They start moving!” reply Alicia. He was bathed in sweat. “Get all nobles together!”

Hazell was surprised but understood what he meant. “Good. I'll arrange everything. You calm yourself down and meet Luna. He can definitely give you advice.”

“OK!” Alicia nodded. Then Hazell raised her feet from the dining room, which was followed by questions asked by her guards and servants.

“Relax everything. We can definitely do something...” replied Alicia, “it's too early for us to give up!”

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Meanwhile, in the Great Magic Forest, Zeeta experienced the same thing as her mother. He who was with Reina and the Volten Sisters and was about to undergo his training again today, fell down in shock at his blinding light. He saw the same sight his mother had seen.

A wide variety of creatures with various forms that he had never seen before, which numbered almost hundreds. All of those creatures were terrifying and disgusting. They were black-bodied but shapeless, there was a kind of giant caterpillar but it crawled on six legs, and there were still many strange creatures and made anyone horrified to see it. Not only were they uncertain, they also destroyed everything before him. Zeeta also noticed there were some creatures that looked more intelligent and had a definite form— who led them.

There was a giant man with four hands, fanged four—two up and two down, red-eyed, rough-looking, red-skinned, yellow-eyed, pointy-eared, and long curly-haired tied up. He held three types of weapons in his three hands. Swords, spears, and fire arrows. Every step he made, whatever he went through burned.

In front of the creature was a serpent demon that resembled a mythological Gorgon, but it had dragon wings. His snake scales were green, matching his hair. Her skin is pale white and she looks happy with her “travel”.

Lastly, the one leading the way is Klutzie Nebula's older brother, Suzy. His face did not show delight, nor did it show sadness. He simply walked over leading the black army that was behind him.

Slowly, the vision began to fade and Zeeta returned to her consciousness again—which was followed by the call of her name from the four Elves surrounding her.

“Hey, Zeeta! What's wrong with you?!” squeak Jourgan, slapping Zeeta's cheek.

Zeeta holds her head and takes off her earrings. “A... i...” The Elves could see with certainty how trembling Zeeta was. “Let me meet Uncle Hugo,” Zeeta continued. He tried to resist the trembling by firmly gripping his hand.

Jourgan and her two sisters nodded at each other. “Alright, today's training we're out. Serina, you take Zeeta to the elder. I'll meet the Elder first. Mintia, Reina, make medicine for Zeeta.”

The three Elves ruled by Jourgan responded deftly. Jourgan disappeared before they moved. Serina then immediately carries Zeeta and uses the magic on her legs to jump the hull out of the depths of the forest. Meanwhile, Reina and Mintia return to Reina's house to concoct medicine.

“What exactly is with Zeeta, yes..?” asked Reina in the middle of the trip.

“This is not something good,” replied Mintia, “be prepared for the worst case scenario for us, Reina..”.

Responding to it, Reina could only silence. He wanted to say something but he said it.

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After meeting with Hugo, Zeeta does not directly talk to him about what he saw. He is asked to wait for the arrival of Ozy and Aria.

“Why ... should we wait for them?” asked Zeeta, who was at Hugo's residence, speaking with four eyes.

“I will answer that while we wait,” replied Hugo, who closed his eyes. He's setting his breath. “Be sure before you start talking, you already know who I—my true identity is?”

Zeeta nodded. “Iya. Aria told me.”

“How about Phantasmal?”

“Uhm. My dad told me a little bit about it. Phantasmal is not just a Hollow. Since Yggdrasil was still around, Phantasmal has been around.

“Just like other magical and living creatures, Phantasmal can grow, think, and adapt. Those who prey on one's evil emotions as the catalyst of form and strength, turn into Hollow.”

“Yes. What your father said, it's all true. Zeeta, what you see through your earrings is Phantasmal.

“E... eh?! That much?!”

“I'm afraid if that's not all. It was possible that they were only a tenth or even a small fraction of their actual number."

“A-what do you mean? Why do you know?”

“To make you understand, you must remember again what Yggdrasil.” is

“Tree of life, ‘kan?”

“It's true. Sooner or later I will tell you this, but I did not expect that they would move first.

“Listen, Phantasmal is indeed a creature similar to us magic creatures, but not the same. They do not have a definite shape—though there is nothing like that. The point is, all of us, both you and I, humans and magical beings, animals and plants, live by mana because Yggdrasil— is currently a fragment of Spirit.

“That also applies to Phantasmal. However, instead of living because of Yggdrasil, in the beginning, they lived and gathered somewhere across this world. It was called the Ephemeral Land.

“Yes, they gain power and form from the evil emotions of other living beings. It could also be said that they are the fruit of Yggdrasil. But you need to know that before, they were just like all of us and could coexist.

"There was something that caused the Ephemeral Land to become a very frightening land.

"To put it simply, Phantasmal-Phantasmal who originally lived peacefully like them, became a being referred to as a Hollow. Those emotions can be turned into mana at will. As time goes by ... Catastrophe Seal was finally made.

"Make note, too, that out there, there may still be another Phantasmal whose fate is lucky."

Zeeta soon understands what to talk about next. “So, because of this I should be able to master the Catastophe Seal..?”

“Yes. But what we need to be more careful about is how we deal with it. Phantasmal and magic creatures, have a core. If it is likened to a human being, that core is our heart."

Zeeta recalls the story of Hellenia about Erigona.

"However, there is a significant difference between Phantasmal being a Hollow with us. The easiest example is me.

"Every Phantasmal and magician, has a diverse number of nuclei. There was a regenerating core or a core that was scattered within his body.

"In the case of Hollows, after Phantasmal lost one point, or you could call it dead once, he has the potential to become a Hollow.

"Death causes emptiness in the soul. In that void, the evil emotions he got greatly influenced whether or not he would evolve into a Hollow. As long as I live, no one is able to fight it.

"While I, as you know, fell from the truth after that incident. In order to finish what I thought was right, I became a Dark Elf. My power is greater, but there are times when I am filled with hatred."

Hugo went on to explain the Hollow-fication of a Phantasmal. He used the Hell Hydra as an example. Hell Hydra was Phantasmal, but before he came to Aurora he was dead and became a Hollow. The moment he changed to the shape of the Hell Hydra meant that he died again when he was hit by the Rune magic attack from Ozy.

High vigilance must be brought if Phantasmal becomes an enemy. Yes, they can indeed be quelled without the Catastrophe Seal, but subsequent disasters often backfire. Therefore, the presence of Zeeta, as the only human who can use the holy weapon, becomes a form of obligation.

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“Only am I alone in this world? Against them...? You're kidding, ‘kan..?” zeeta's voice trembled after hearing all of Hugo's long explanations.

Hugo sighed, then said, “What do you think of who I am? Who are Eclipse, Aria, and Ozy? Who are you, Luna? What is kaulupa ... who is your mother and father?”

Zeeta flinched, then smiled. “Hahahah, dammit. You really are an evil Elf, Uncle!” Zeeta showed a five-finger smile. "You're making my load feel heavier!"

Moments later, Aria and Ozy arrive. “No I'll let you endure this all by yourself, Zee!” aria, who was smiling.

“I came to train you using Rune magic, Zeeta. We don't have much time, but I have a quick way for you to return to the kingdom,” Ozy said.

“But, I haven't been able to fully control mana nature!” disprove Zeeta, “what will it affect?”

Ozy smile. “No problem.”

Aria and Ozy sit next to Zeeta. “So, Elder, what's up until you have to collect us?” ask Aria.

“Well, there is something I have to tell you no matter what happens,” replied Hugo.

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As Zeeta, Aria, and Ozy speak, Klutzie, who is in prison, hears of Phantasmal's arrival from Siren, who knows it from Luna.

“Damn it!” exclaim Klutzie., “ada is wrong with all this! Suzy is my real sister! He's always with me! There's no way that he's Phantasmal!”

Klutzie approached the bars, then put on his magic and ignored the pain of the electric magic that stung him the moment he touched his bars.

“A-what are you doing, Klutzie?!” snapped Siren.

“I'm sick of doing nothing! I can't keep quiet about all this! I want to meet Queen Alicia and make her have to include me in the defense of this kingdom!

“I ... I am the first Prince Nebula! I am also a Yggdrasil Seed!”

Siren was happy to hear that. “Finally, you have determination..,” murmured. “Alright! I'll come with you to talk to him!” Sirens obliterated the electric magic from his bars and made it easier for Klutzie to get out of prison.

While the Aurora kingdom was preparing, Luzy and Azure were on a beach and sunbathing, as if feeling no anxiety or anything at what was moving to their part of the world.

“Hei,” says Azure, who wears a bikini and has sunglasses. “Are you sure?”

As with Azure, Lucy is also dressed and wearing the same glasses. “What do you mean?”

“Don't pretend to be stupid, they're already moving. I can feel it.”

“Wow, just two months of training, you've got that far.... I expected it from my student, ho ho ho ho..”.

“Tsk. I don't understand your personality. Sometimes you're sadistic, sometimes you're soft, sometimes you're emotional. Just answer, they are also a threat, ‘kan?”

“Ah, just relax. If they're serious about resurrecting it, Phantasmal's like that's like a croco. Relax yourself before you meet my training hell again.”

“Defense basis!”

“I take that as a compliment!”