11 Departure from Wendaiga [END]
The day before...
The Four Nomads went through many puzzles ahead.
Turns out, the Enchanted Swamp's only treasure that it offered was a chest which stored Tur underneath the surface.
Tur is an ore that of turquoise color. It used to be an ore of high quality and value, also being the currency of Wendaiga and other countries.
Thanks to Koraku's unknown abilities, he was able to sense the treasure below.
They soon dug it up, acquiring ancient Lorus technologies.
Leather-like glove, with name and star pattern engraved onto it. Along with the [Dust Irogeon] sword he acquired, Iron also acquired [Iris' Gauntlets]. Its history was still unknown.
Masakumo was still recovering...
Koraku mysteriously disappeared after that.
Lourou's still a mystery.
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At Indoigu...
The Four Nomads found themselves somewhere inside what seem to be a hut and were greeted by Hai and Hagan first thing in the morning.
They got along so well with nothing unusual happening.
But, Hagan seemed suspicious. You would ask:
"Was he a remnant? Just what is he?"
The next day in Indoigu, unlike the usual things going on, the two Four Nomads has received a letter in Loru Code.
Lourou was able to translate it since she's related to the technology of it.
As Iron held onto the leather-like glove, he took the letter out of Lourou's hands to read it himself.
Disrespectful as it may look, he wanted to know what this letter's all about.
[It's been 400 years. I've always wanting to see you once again, Sijou.]
The letter seemed friendly itself.
"Sijou? Who's that?" Iron thought to himself.
Lourou wasn't surprised about it.
She just kept the same expression day and night.
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Hai was doing other things,
but where was Hagan?
He followed the flower-like scent leading to the house.
He heard the sound of buzzing and flesh as he ascended the stairs.
"An intruder? But why is Matra Nao here?" he wondered.
That Godus was known for appearing in houses without warning, but to think that she is here.
Hagan listened closely...
It sounded of that of a mixture of both the chief and Matra Nao's voice.
Hagan took a peek inside where he sleep, only to find out that it had become a nesting area.
The chief disappeared so suddenly as if he doesn't exist.
Hagan wanted to move away since he just wanted to forget what he saw, then she sensed his presence. Hagan attempted his escape but it was too late.
"Sijou is here, I will absorb him. I'll make sure of it," said Matra Nao.
She realized it wasn't Sijou's presence she sensed, it was someone else's.
She caught up to him...
"Shhhhh..... You will not scream...."
Hagan ended up getting absorbed but felt pleasure at the end.
Yes. He tried to struggle but it was all useless...
Hagan went missing.
Did she grant the people of her village the Third Eye, just consume them in return?
All of it, according to her plan.
After that, rumors began to spread...
The villagers were not sure who to trust anymore, including the two Four Nomads and Hai who had thought of the same thing.
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Everything and everyone seem to always meet their death whenever Iron was present.
The Four Nomads begin their departure after that, bringing along Hai with them, in hopes of finding Koraku.
They were not heroes, as Iron was and he wasn't special.
It's unknown what happened after they left...
Lourou seems to know where Koraku disappeared so she leads The Four Nomads to where he's at.
They've passed through wastelands and mountains as they travel far and far.
The journey was long, then they finally made it.
Loulou's eyes widened as if this was the first expression she made in a long time.
In a simple way to put it... nostalgia?
The place they arrived to seem to be that of castle ruins.
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Hai and Iron didn't know what's going on there or what happen, but they both followed Lourou into the depths of the ruins.
Lourou and the others read the Loru Code scriptures to find answers on where Koraku went as if it's the only lead.
Koraku may have unknown abilities, but could he possibly teleport away without no one witnessing it?
[400 years ago or 400 years in the future; Gerjian technology known as Lorus was developed in Agian territory during the war in the world of Ita Estia.]
"What is Ita Estia?" Hai asked.
"It's our world, before the Re-Genesis that was caused by Metre the Infector," answered Lourou.
"Metre...the infector? Re-Genesis?" Iron questioned.
"Yes. Koraku tried to prevent it, yet failed to do so."
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"Ryngu, Matra Nao, my master were remnants of what happen 400 years ago or year future." said Lourou, explaining in expressive gestures.
"Ugh. The way you say 'year future' and 'years ago'. What are you saying?" said Hai.
"Metre. First of the metramorphs with time manipulation power. He, no, it triggered the Re-Genesis." Lourou added.
"400 years ago or 400 years in future, Metre triggered it to evolve and lead our once weak-minded ancestors to take over worlds. He has no motive as he was true, untainted evil," said Lourou.
"If my reality and life is a lie the very beginning, then I will return the truth." said Iron, determined.
"Follow me," said Lourou.
The Four Nomads went through the corridors, into the room Lourou was sleeping in.
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She pulled the lever leading to a what seem to be a pool-shaped tub emitting smoke.
"Koraku went to the other side. We must stop Metre at all cost," said Lourou, glancing back at Iron.
A sight that's rare; Hai is such a coward!
"Ummm... I'm scared, so I'll be going back now..." said Hai, bringing along Masakumo's unconscious body with her.
"You're not going anywhere. There's no going back."
With the use of Lourou's Chi-Ura, she YEETed both Hai and Masakumo into the portal...
"Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!" yelled Hai, as her screams faded away.
"Remnants like Koraku will cease to exist or revert back into their past state. The only way to break the loop is you, Iron." said Lourou.
Iron doubts himself.
"But...I'm not that special. I...cant do it."
"I'm also a remnant, as of Gerjia. Remember to meet my past self. I will see you on the other side," said Lourou as she pushed him off the ledge.
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She smiled; it was a warm smile.
Lourou said something as if she was reciting something that Grandma Kuzanagi once said years ago.
All that he remembered before fading into the white void was:
[Past or Future, slay the beast that is Metre the Infector. Put an end to the loop.]
[Put an end to the Re-Genesis.]
[I have high hopes of you, high expectations.]
[Now depart, see our world... in a new light!]
"You will see our once true world, Iroh Kryst."
- Grandma Kuzanagi.
To be continued...
