Early the next day, Light and Tetsu, who were in better condition, called the rest to leave the island and head for their next destination. Once everyone was ready, Tetsu transformed into a dragon and everyone climbed on his back and thus, he rose through the skies and began to fly to reach the destination.
-Lyn: By the way... What is the next place we are headed to?
-Light: The place where the main city of the elves is located is a forest that is near the slope of the great volcano that you can see in the center of the continent.
-Mayla: So... Lunasin is impersonating the guardian...
-Alba: Miss... are you sure you have a way to prevent you from being affected? If you don't feel in good condition...
-Mayla: Alba, don't worry about me. It may not feel good to me, but we don't have time for our feelings. All our world depends on our actions.
-Lyn: Excuse me for interrupting, but I've had a question for a while now...and I thought that maybe you who are more knowledgeable about the subject could answer me.
-Light: What is it?
-Lyn: Why is Shiko the central core among all of us? Why exactly was he chosen?
-Light: That's a good question... the truth is that we were only prepared for his arrival, but we never had an answer to that...
-Zene: Well, I don't think it was just because, there must be a purpose.
-Asuka: There must be some reason... for the same reason he and I were linked by him, since he needed me to be able to access an important part of his power. I remember saying something about it in the place we were.
-Mayla: Asuka, did you manage to read any manuscripts?
-Alba: Did you understand the language of this world?
-Asuka: Somehow... I could understand it once I was able to link my power with Shiko and awaken the core that lies within me.
-Rikka: Many unknowns... but I could see it... We will have answers soon...
After approximately three hours, the group of heroes were very close to the site, being able to feel the great heat emitted by the volcano, which was very close to them– I'm about to descend, hold on everyone," Tetsu said. Once warned, the dragon began to slowly descend until it touched land. Everyone got off Tetsu's back and once he made sure that no one was on his back, he transformed back into a human.
The young people found a large barricade, noticing that only through the door in front of them was the only way to access the place – Without a doubt, this is the great city of the elves – Zene mentioned.
-Shiko: I imagine that because the whole race is inside the dungeon, there is no one who can give us the authorization to enter...
-Asuka: There is a way to open it... that text that is up at the door...
-Alba: There it is... Could you read it, Asuka?
-Asuka: I hope so... everyone who is originally from this world should know what it says, so I hope you tell me if I'm wrong...
-Lyn: Well, you'd better read it aloud, only then can we check it.
-Asuka: As you say... So, I'm going to try. "Our allies respect tradition, to be accepted by our people, all bad thoughts must be stripped."
-Mayla: Without a doubt, you can read it perfectly.
-Light: This is very interesting...
-Asuka: I can understand it, but... What do you mean? It is impossible not to have bad thoughts in a person.
-Zene: Elves are a tribe that takes too much care of their people and has few allies. They are skilled in combat, but they are a peaceful race. The door is enchanted without a doubt, it is capable of perceiving if whoever wants to enter has bad intentions, so it is necessary that, being inside the city, visitors are in total harmony with themselves.
-Alba: So, they are that strict...
-Lyn: This is confusing to me... Asuka had a portion of the shadow dragon with her as Dreik told us and she was necessary for Shiko to complement each other...That makes sense, but. Why have other simple humans been selected as parts of the dragon as well? This only causes me more confusion.
-Zene: No doubt your question is curious, but I can know the reason. Questioning why so many travelers from other world have appeared is something they must have done since they came.
-Alba: Actually, yes, my sisters and I talk about it constantly.
-Zene: I begin to believe that due to the cogs of fate the power of the hero has fragmented in each of us who are present and not only in those who are able to use the fragments of the nucleus. Asuka has awakened something inside Shiko without a doubt, but the young woman may still have some of her power dormant like the rest since Shiko is not yet a complete being.
-Asuka: Are you trying to say that we all possess an ability that Shiko should also be able to handle?
-Zene: That's what I speculate... For example, apart from having been a key so that he could open the door to access the sacred sword, you can read our language. If you gave all your power to Shiko, he would probably be able to do it too. Which this speculation may answer the question... of why Shiko had that mysterious power boost in the fight against Deaby. Surely without realizing it, Lyn was able to give up some of her power to him, making him able to use a portion of that power by lending him her energy.
-Shiko: I had already discussed the case of what happened against Deaby with Asuka before... but I still didn't have confidence with everyone to mention it.
-Asuka: Now that they mention it, is there any way to check it?
-???: Indeed, the young man has been right with his speculation.
-Asuka: Who said that? Has it been the voice... of a girl?
-Yun: Look, the door is opening!
-Alba: It's a woman! I can see the silhouette of a woman coming out.
-Light: Without a doubt... that silhouette...
-Mayla: So, in the end everything was as Rikka predicted...
As the young people mentioned, the gate to enter the city had been opened, from which a young woman came out little by little. Once she was in front of the whole group, her figure was fully appreciated. She was a very young woman, with wing-like embellishments in her hair, which was totally silver just like his eyes, wearing a white tunic with blue trim, a gray skirt, white tights and high brown boots. In one hand she carried a gauntlet which was surrounded by decorations of natural flowers and in the other wrist, there was a bracelet made of pink flowers. The young people when they observed her were dazzled by the beauty of the young woman, highlighting every quality that could be observed in her – Excuse my bad manners. I proceed to introduce myself; my name is Lunasin Moonrider, I am the one who makes sure to protect this place, replacing the position of the Elysian guardian therefore, I'm willing to be your enemy – she uttered in a soft, calm voice. The group was speechless as they looked at who was in front of them, highlighting with their thoughts the best features they observed in her "Her last name is what the other specter called Light" Shiko thought, "Her eyes really are beautiful," Asuka said to herself, "That voice... I'm sure it's that woman." Zene said in his thoughts, "I can feel the immense power she has," Tetsu commented, "Really... it was her" Light replied, "Without a doubt, her wave is very similar to Dreik and Light," Lyn said, leaving for last Mayla's comment – It's really you... after all– she replied to the young woman. Alba turned to look at Yun and Rikka, who were a little far away from the group to avoid being seen by the young woman and trying to hide their wave – It's strange... Why have they hidden? – thought the young woman.
-Lunasin: So, after all you fulfilled your whim, and father gave in to you and Dreik overseeing bringing the chosen one here... It's a shame Shinta...
-Shiko: Shinta...? Who are you talking to?
-Lunasin: Huh? Isn't that what my brother's name being? That young man with long blond hair who is among you.
-Shiko: Do you mean Light?
-Lunasin: "Light"... I see, so after the argument with Father you decided to desist from all ties with us. It's a shame... And well, I think you should explain what happened, don't you plan to talk?
-Light: ... Damn, I knew that sooner or later this would happen...
-Asuka: So, Light's real name is Shintaro... What does your sister mean by everything she says?
-Mayla: Well... Dreik has really asked me to hide everything about his family with you... but what Lunasin says is the truth. Dreik and Shintaro's last name, Light's real name, is Moonrider because they and Lunasin are sons of the Moon Knight, the previous representative of the goddess Lunasin in this world.
-Lunasin: Mayla... I'm glad that you're still the kind and cute princess you've always been, I really miss you... Where is Dreik located? With how much he cares about you, I find it strange that he doesn't accompany them on their journey. I really can't wait to see my little brother again *Small laughs*
-Mayla: Lunasin... it's horrible that I have to say it...
-Asuka: Excuse me for interrupting you, Mayla. Lunasin, because you are Dreik's sister I think you must find out the news and it is harsh to say it for both your brother and Mayla...you see, in the previous battle against the Guardian La'Parca, your brother was killed in battle...
-Lunasin: ...Huh...? Dreik... it is... dead?
The rest who was just listening, were surprised by the info revealed with the meeting with the young woman. However, it was more impactful for Lunasin to hear that in her absence, she had lost his dear brother. She felt sad, but in the act of keeping her attitude strong, she just raised her head looking into Mayla's eyes - …It's really bad news... I'm so sorry for you, Mayla. I can't imagine how bad you feel because of the great love you always showed to my brother. Surely even in his last moments, he still was thinking about you – said the young woman to comfort the princess, trying to evade her own feelings.
Zene: Well... With this interesting information, it seems to me that it is time for our lunar descendant to start to open her mouth.
-Shiko: As Zene says, I think you owe us an explanation... Or maybe I should say... Shintaro?
Under pressure, the young Moonrider was about to give in to explain what had happened and the reason for keeping his secret, but before this, there was another unexpected apparition. Suddenly, the lunar knight appeared before everyone, who had helped the young men in their battle against Ghosty and had been watching everyone's passage from afar -Hello everyone! you all seem to have an interesting conversation... let me join, I think I am the right person to explain everything that has happened so far – he said without preamble.
-Lunasin: Father! I'm glad to see you're doing well! Young men and women, I present to you the lunar knight Koru, the man who brought me, Dreik and Shintaro into the world!
-Shiko: Koru, you're the one, that elf told me about you... I can remember you perfectly thanks to saving Dreik and me in the forest.
-Yun: (Master Koru... you finally appeared...)
-Light: So, you finally decided to show up...
-Koru: Well young people, because everyone wants an explanation, do you think it's okay for me to be the one to give them to you?
Once Master Koru asked the question, they all looked at each other and nodded, giving the floor to him...
To be continued...