Chapter 291 - 3.48 TLOC (38)

Somewhere, at an unknown time and location, 5 gods and goddesses met, all with dark cloaks and face masks. Each face mask covered the eyes and had a letter on it. They built in voice modulation in order to keep everyone’s alias a secret.

Only one god knew who everyone was, as he created this little group. He was god X.

god X knew that goddess Y and goddess A were goddesses and that god Z and god B were gods, but the rest were completely unidentifiable, which made them feel comfortable.

"How are the plans in Atlantis working out, my lord?" goddess Y asked.

"They are going well. Since we created the triton race, the humanoid Merfolk reached out and are awaiting their response to join the Kingdom," god X stated.

"And if they do join?"

"Then we introduce another race until one refuses. That’s not why I’ve gathered you here. I’ve gathered you here because there seems to be a pair of twins Chronos has completing tasks," god X explained.

"Why would he do that?"

"He’s always unpredictable, but I’m guessing those are the successors to the Demon King who kept failing him. Currently, the elves’ managed to take back one of their bases. It’s something to keep an eye on," god X explained.

"What about Themis? Is she not tied to that realm? Can’t she intervene?" god B asked.

"She already has. She will only keep the war balanced, not tip the scales in anyone’s favor."

"Why do we care about humans and elves?" goddess A asked.

"We need the elves to keep the human numbers down for future generations to manipulate humanity in our favor," god X explained.

"Anything we can do to help in the meantime," god B asked.

"If the time comes where we need to act. I will inform you all. Thanks for meeting. You’re free to go."

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Sora, Mina, Xavier and Stefania just walked into the meeting realm of Themis.

Xavier and Stefania gazed in amazement at the ornate decorations and how balanced everything was.

"What’s with the giant balance and why is it slightly tipped towards the humans?" Stefania asked.

Themis appeared, out of nowhere, and said, "because the elves used one of the Barriers of Justice while only taking back one Kingdom. What brings you to see me today?"

"We wanted to introduce Sora and Stefania as a formal couple and for you to meet Xavier and Stefania. Also, we were wondering if you knew about the significance of our eyes," Mina said.

"Sora finally awakened his blue eye, I see, I see. That’s very interesting. His blue eye creates illusion magic. I cannot tell you directly Mina, but your blue eye will awaken soon as well. It will be quite different from Sora’s ability and not something you should abuse."

"What about the green? They illuminate when we surge with power or use our weapons. Is that its true purpose!"

"In the matter of balance, I will answer one of your questions. Do you want to know the power of the blue eye for Mina and Sora or the power of the green eyes?" Themis asked.

"Give us a moment, please?"

"As you wish, I already know your answer," Themis said.

"The green can wait, we need to know how to protect Sora and Mina. We can’t have Mina awaken her eye in battle and pass out for two days with a bloody eye," Stefania stated.

"I agree," the other three said in unison.

"So the blue eyes. Mina, when you awaken your blue eye, you will see visions of the future. Some may be iminitate, some may be years, even decades in the future. The blue eye’s combined power is why it’s split between you two. Any non god who had a pair of eyes that could cast illusions and see the future would be, well, overpowered."

"Why did my left eye bleed when it awakened and how can we safely awaken Mina’s?" Sora asked.

"You went beyond your capacity and forced it to work. My advice for all of you: let Mina’s come naturally."

"Thank you, Themis," the twins stated, with a bow.

"You are welcome. Xavier and Stefania, you have been quiet. Is there something you want from me?"

"Can you please provide us with two communication devices so that my Father can speak with King Lance Bryson? If you know what’s going on in our world, you know General Levi is in Sanctuary with us and we’d like to take back SilverCrest without the use of a barrier," Xavier asked.

"If it does not upset the balance, your wish will be granted." Themis stated as two small radios appeared on the balance. The balance now stood equal, with a human on the left and an elf on the right.

With the wave of her hand, two handheld radios appeared in her hands. She infused them with magic the four had not seen and handed them to Xavier.

"They will only work for your Father and Lance. They will understand how to use them. There are no limits for distance for the devices."

"Thank you so much! Well, it was nice meeting you, we should be on our way." Stefania said.

"It was nice seeing you again, Themis," the twins said as they all walked through the archway, returning to Fang Castle.

"I can’t believe Mina’s blue eye hasn’t awakened. Her first vision should be so obvious," Themis thought as they walked out of the archway.

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The King and Queen were quite surprised to see the four so quickly.

"You’re back already!" the King exclaimed.

"Time flows differently in her realm. Take these Father, they are long distance communication devices for you and Lance. They will only work for the two of you," Xavier said, handing over the radios.

"What unique technology! I can sense the goddess’s magic infused inside. How did the balance look?"

"Equal. Balanced," the twins stated.

"That’s very good and did you learn about your eyes?"

"Sora’s blue casts illusion magic and when Mina awakens her blue eye, it will show her visions from the future, like a prophet," Stefania said.

"And the green," the Queen asked.

"We were given the choice to have one color answered and seeing as how our green eyes have never caused us pain, we decided blue was the more pressing issue," Sora said.

Meanwhile, Mina noticed her blue eye started twitching. It was faintly illuminated, something only Sora and Stefania caught at first.

"Mina, are you there?" Sora asked.

No response.

Mina watched the King with King Lance, exchanging radio devices safely.

The next scene flashed with Stefania and Sora getting married.

Finally, Stefania and Sora had a baby, but Mina did not recognize the location nor Kingdom where they were.

"Mina?!" Sora shouted.

"Oh sorry, how long was I out for?"

"I wouldn’t say you were ’out,’ just unresponsive. Maybe one day you’ll be able to control it?" Sora said.

"My King, your visit and exchange with Lance go smoothly, according to my vision. I need to rest, I have a pounding headache," Mina lied and stormed out, walking quickly to her room.

"I’ll go and see what’s wrong," Stefania said.

"Let me know if you need me, otherwise I think we should prepare for the King’s departure tomorrow," Sora said with a worried look on his face.

"Sounds good," Stefania said, and she was off.