Chapter 52. Our weakness is you

 Hel's point of view

 Because the castle was full of hustle and bustle I decided to stay in the house, I was alone there, I decided and managed to get rid of my bodyguards hardly, their fear of something happening to me is, so to speak, nice, but really paranoid... Leaving that aside, the future battle wouldn't be long in coming, I can feel it, for some reason I feel a strong emotion when I think about it, ahhh, I hope the plan works, we won't have much chance if they are able to besiege the city, I hope they take the bait.

 The next day both Irina and Saun, came back, she seemed sure of the success of the mission, although Saun didn't seem so sure, well Irina is really smart, surely the most terrifying along with Lilith and Balthazar, so I'll take it as a success.

 -My lord, do you have something on your mind for now? - Irina asked while playing a game of chess with me. It seemed that one of the neighboring kingdoms was able to recreate it and it sells well.

 -For now no, I think the preparations will be enough, what do you think Irina? - While we were talking we never stopped playing, our games are usually long, although I have an extensive list of losses against her.

 -I think you are right, we have already supported even more than these inferior beings, if they disappear it will be because it was their destiny, the same if they are saved, but sir, I hope you don't over exaggerate, we don't know how great the result of using your ability can be -.

 -Then it means it's the best time to check it, at least we will have an allied army and we won't do it alone against so many enemies, also... Don't you feel suffocated, you can take off your mask whenever you want... -At that moment he interrupted me raising his hand.

 -Master Hel, when you released that ability by mistake, the story about this ability and why these beings we become wear masks, was revealed to all of us, it was their way of supporting their leader when the abyss took away his control, it was their method of accompanying and caring for the one who would have to hide his face forever and we believe the same, we will never take off our masks, except when explicitly necessary, just as you have asked me, don't you feel suffocated...? we know you do and so, we will go through this tribulation together.

 His words got to me, the masks are a method with two purposes, but both to care for the being I represent, this faction and mine were much alike in their feelings to their master, really, I wouldn't mind suffering those chains again, so that the outcome of my choices would never change.

 -Checkmate - As I smiled, my queen finished off the enemy king, who was trapped. - Irina, your game was overwhelming and perfect, just like your behavior, always one step ahead of everyone, but you have a weakness and that's me -. 

 She laughed lightly while she replenished the pieces to start another game.

 -My lord, I will gladly carry that weakness for all eternity and remember that we share it among your subjects, your companions and friends, so I will ask you not to expose yourself too much to danger, so we will never have to worry about our weakness and always give the best of us - Irina's melodic laughter was magical, that mixed with her words, made me redden completely, I am sure that if I found a woman like that in my life on earth, I would end up in love with her. But right now I don't have that privilege, not until I can break the ties with the abyss.

 After losing a couple of games, we heard footsteps, someone had just entered the courtyard of the house.

 Saun used his ability and was hidden, Irina got up and went to the door.

 Soon Irina returned with a terrified sirenoid limb, she was wearing a ceremonial robe, so she was one of Luneth's subordinates.

 She was trembling and not speaking, a couple of minutes passed and only then did I realize that she was waiting for my approval to speak.

 -What brings you here? - Seeing me initiate the conversation, her pulse dropped a little, but her legs still seemed like they would give way.

 -Sir, High Priestess Luneth, summons you if possible to the shrine of the Moon -I must admit that her fear was indeed adorable, but I had no taste for tormenting people, at the moment.

 I nodded and motioned for her to lead the way, she quickly turned around and started walking towards the door, she looked like she was running away.

 Saun appeared at the second.

 -Sir, I will accompany you - I nodded and gestured Irina to come too, I have a feeling that Luneth would not call me at all, I still remember her fear towards me, although it has diminished recently, I am sure she would not want to call me if it is not explicitly necessary.

 With the two of them behind me, we began our journey to the temple.

 When we arrived, a group of priestesses along with Luneth were waiting for us at the door.

 She extended a hand inside, as a gesture for us to enter, only there she spoke.

 -Mr. Hel, I am sorry to have disturbed you, but I have something important to talk to you.

 -First of all, let me thank you again for your help at the banquet, Marcus is a despicable being, I really hate him and Gwen too, the war will be terrible and many will die, you don't need to have premonitory skills to know that, but with this the filth will be cleansed, but I didn't only call you for this. 

 As we spoke I looked up and down the sanctuary, just like western churches, it had several rows of pews, with a blue carpet in the middle, forming a path to the lectern and the statue of the moon goddess, there was not much luxury, but still it gave a clean and pure, beautiful atmosphere.

 -Well, Mr. Hel, here is the reason why I called you - She pointed to the statue and then a white glow covered everything in sight, really a familiar scene appeared just as the eyes got used to the change of light.

 A lake of very shallow water, like a huge mirror reflecting a huge moon, a spot of immense beauty and a sort of mermaid on a throne.