Chapter 1096 Before The World Comes To An End [Part 2]
Barbatos Academy…
Thousands of people had gathered in the city where Barbatos Academy was located.
These people knew that this was the safest place among the Six Kingdoms, so they didn't hesitate to travel far in order to gain the academy's protection.
In fact, the members of the Royal Families of the Six Kingdoms, with the exception of their Kings and Queens, had sent all of their children to Barbatos Academy for protection.
In the case that their Kingdom fell and they perished, their royal bloodline would at least be safe behind the walls of the academy.
"I wish to fight by Father's side, but he wanted me to hide in this place," the Barbarian Prince, Amastan Mordosk, who had been part of Lux's entourage whenever they challenged the Gates of the Apocalypse, said with a frown. "This is so depressing."
His sister, Fiora Mordosk, sighed beside him and nodded her head. "Father has his duties, just like we have our own. His duty is to protect our kingdom, while our duty is to stay alive. It can't be helped."
They, along with their brothers and sisters, had been ordered to travel to Barbatos Academy and stay there until the Abyssal Invasion was over.
Similar to their situation, the other Royal Families, including the Elven Royal Family, were also inside the academy grounds.
Alexander had already prepared their accommodation and asked Alicia to tell their guests about the house rules so that there wouldn't be any quarrels in the future.
Enlil Neifion, the Sixth Elven Prince of the Elswyth Kingdom, was also feeling restless. However, just like his brothers and sisters, the only thing he could do was behave until the battle was over.
He hoped beyond hope that the Abyssal Gates would not appear in their Kingdom, allowing the Elven Race to survive this calamity.
Just as everyone was feeling anxious and restless, they saw a familiar face walking through the academy grounds.
It was none other than Lux, who had made a name for himself in both Solais and Elysium.
They had initially known him as Iris' Stepbrother and only came to know more about him during the Tournament in Barbatos Academy.
The Half-Elf had come a long way and had surpassed them in strength, power, and influence.
He was their beacon of hope.
Although he was just a High-Ranker, weaker than Alexander and Maximilian, the forces under his command far surpassed the power of the two Saints combined, making him the strongest person in the Six Kingdoms.
The Princes of the Six Kingdoms envied him.
The Princesses adored him.
Some of these ladies even took the initiative to approach him, including the proud Princesses of the Elves.
They, who looked down on Half-Elves whom they believed as a stain to their race, were doing their best to gain his recognition and affection.
Lux, for his part, politely rejected their advances, telling them that he already had many fiances and was no longer looking for more.
Even so, these proud Princesses, who believed that they were more qualified than Iris to become his lover, didn't give up.
However, they understood that they also couldn't force themselves on him because they still had their pride as members of the Royal Family.
In the end, they backed away and gave him some space.
They would wait until the war was over before they tried again to court him and allow their respective kingdoms to gain a backer that could move unhindered in both Elysium and Solais.
"Someone sure is popular," Cai, who was in her Boar Form, said as she stood beside the Half-Elf. "Those snotty Elven Princesses were practically sticking their breasts to your body. Did it feel good?"
"Your breasts feel better," Lux replied in a volume that only Cai was able to hear.
"It's so hard to tease you when you're speaking the truth," Cai said with a smug expression on her face. "Are you worried about the upcoming war?"
"A bit," Lux replied. "How about you?"
"Just a bit as well," Cai answered. "Lux, can you see Spirits?"
"Only the Spirits of the Dead," Lux replied. "Why?"
Cai didn't answer right away. Instead, she looked at her fiance, who had countless orbs of different colors sticking to his body.
In her eyes, Lux looked like a moving snowman because every part of his body, including his clothes, had several spirits clinging onto them.
These were all Spirits of the various elements, and they had all gathered around Lux as if they were all seeking his protection from the things that might bring them harm.
"Because, if you could see them right now, you might feel troubled," Cai chuckled.
The Boar didn't care to explain what she was seeing, making the Half-Elf arch his eyebrow.
A moment later, Lux asked Cai a question that was nagging in his mind.
"Cai, if I were to die, what would you do?" Lux asked.
"Mmm? Nothing," Cai replied.
"Nothing? Why?"
"Because you're not going to die, duh!"
The Boar then used her tusk to poke Lux's body, making the latter take a few steps back in order to evade her poking.
"I'm just talking about the IF scenario," Lux stated. "What would you do if that happened?"
"It's not going to happen, so I don't need to think about it," Cai answered in a firm tone. "Also, stop talking nonsense. If you say one more word about dying, I'll go to Iris right now and tell her that neither of us will be sleeping with you for a week. Let's see if you can endure until then!"
The Half-Elf could only smile bitterly after hearing Cai's threat.
Suddenly, a thought came to his mind.
"Hey, Cai," Lux said as he cupped the Boar's face and looked at her with a solemn expression on his face. "You want to have a baby with me? This time, I'll make it a reality."
The Boar blinked once then twice as she looked at her lover, who was looking at her with a serious gaze.
"I don't want to," Cai replied. "You promised me that you would give me your baby after two to three years, so we will stick to that condition. You better not kick the bucket before then, you hear me? I'm too young to be a widow."
Lux sighed before reluctantly releasing Cai's head from his grasp.
"Very well," Lux replied. "You better prepare yourself because, when the promised time comes, I'll make sure that you will conceive my child."
"Mmm, I look forward to that day as well." Cai nodded. "But, Lux, why are you talking like this? Is there something on your mind?"
Lux shook his head. "No. I'm just being stupid. Don't mind me, Cai. Let's sleep together tonight with Iris."
"Okay." Cai nodded. "Make sure to rest early later, and don't keep us waiting."
After saying those words, the Boar walked away from him in search of Iris.
The Half-Elf watched her back until she entered the academy, disappearing from his view.
Left with nothing to do, he flew above the academy to check the surroundings. Everyone was doing something to prepare for the upcoming war, which was a good thing.
As he scanned his surroundings, he found a pink-haired lady, sitting on top of the clock tower of the academy.
Having sensed his gaze upon her, Aurora waved at Lux and motioned for him to come to her side.
Lux felt something tug at his heartstrings upon seeing the young lady, who had followed him from Agartha.
'I guess it's about time we take that last step,' Lux thought as he flew toward Aurora.
Deep inside his heart, he didn't want to believe Maeve's words. However, he couldn't dismiss it either.
This was why he had been feeling restless since a day ago, and his heart had still not calmed down since then.
If what the Oracle saw really came to pass, Lux would definitely leave behind the people that he held dear in his heart.
So, in order to not have any regrets, he intended to spend as much time as possible with them…
Before the world came to an end.
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