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Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: The Weight of Hope

Clarileo: You... What are you doing here?

Shun: There was a rumor that you would be here, so I couldn't miss the opportunity to see you

Alexbold: Shun...

Rukia: *Think* When did it arrive? I didn't see him until he spoke

Clarileo: Take your dirty hand off my shoulder

Shun: *With a fake smile* I'm sorry, honorable Mr. Moonveil

Clarileo: What are you looking for here?

Shun: He can't allow you to continue your "cleansing" of the bloodline. I'll take Alexbold with me

Stranger 53 (Minion of Clarileo): Don't you dare talk that way to Mr. Moonveil. Do you want to face the 12 families? If you continue...

Shun: Shut the beak

*The stranger is cut in half*

*The stranger is shown agitated and sweating after sensing death through Shun's gaze*

Unknown 53: *Think* What was that? An illusion? No, that felt real. What is this guy?

Clarileo: You'd better get out of here if you don't want to have any problems

Shun: Looks like I'll have to refuse, I won't leave here without him

Clarileo: Do you plan to refuse an order from the leader of the Moonveil? Do you want to die?

Shun: Kill me? Do you really think you'll be able to touch me? Even if you bring the other old men you will not be able to do anything against me, because you are weak

Clarileo: *With a murderous look* I'll kill you

*Clarileo is annoyed by Shun's attitude and expels an unimaginable amount of dark energy that engulfs the entire city*

*Everyone begins to fall unconscious*

Amaterasu: Are you with me? What the hell is that?

Nei: *Think* What a terrifying power...

Raijin: Wow, wow, that guy seems to be strong

Fujin: Interesting...

*Rukia falls to the ground next to Iseli*

Iseli: *Think as it falls* A demon...

*Shun is shown calmly looking at Clarileo*

Clarileo: I will not allow you to address yourself like this towards someone superior to you, human scum

Shun: *laughing* Do you really think that because you're a vampire you're superior? I'm sorry to remind you, but I'm the strongest being of all, a human

*Clarileo goes on the attack with her scythe*

Unknown 54: Stop

*Clarileo hides his power in an instant*

Shun: Wow, it's a surprise to see you around here, old man

Unknown 54: The king warned me that something like this could happen, so he sent me to keep an eye on them

Shun: Wow, it seems like that guy is never wrong

Unknown 54: You'd better stop Mr. Moonveil, if they start a fight I won't be able to promise you that you will get out unscathed

Clarileo: I'm sorry. However, I cannot remain silent in the face of words of this type. It's a shame that this guy can say whatever he wants about the 12 families and not be punished

Unknown 54: You know very well Mr. Moonveil, Mr. Shun is protected by his majesty. If you have any complaints about it, go to the king

*Clarileo is shown very upset*

Clarileo: Let's not leave here

Unknown 53: Y-Yes sir

Clarileo: *Think* Soon, I'll make you pay for all this, you insignificant human

*Shows Clarileo's fangs and red eyes*

Shun: Do you see? I can change your future

Alexbold: *Think* Why? Why didn't he flinch at Mr. Clarileo? Why does the king protect him? Who really is this guy?

Shun: So will you still be there lamenting or will you create a better future?

*Alexbold takes Shun's hand and turns to the present*

Alexbold: From one moment to the next I went from defending that last name with so much honor, to being someone else of the bunch, to finding my true motivation, I no longer wanted to be strong for prestige, I wanted to be strong to defend those who helped me when I went from being Alexbold Moonveil to Alexbold

*Alexbold is shown alongside Rika, Iseli and Shun*

Eden: *Smile* You're a great guy. Both you and others have honorable reasons to fight and strive, while I...

*Alexbold sees a thirst for revenge in the eyes of Eden*

Alexbold: I don't know what you've been through before you arrived, but one thing I'm sure of, you're not a bad guy

Eden: Lower your head, with a bitter smile You have noble motives. They fight to protect others, to save what they love. And I... I only have a selfish desire

*Eden clenches his fists in rage*

Alexbold: So what if it is? None of us are perfect. We all have something that motivates us to keep going, love, hate, fear. We always try to hold on to something that will keep us afloat when we are sinking into the darkest

Eden: But... My desire is not like yours. I don't seek to protect anyone, I don't fight for something noble. It's just...

Alexbold: It's not wrong to have personal desires, Eden. We all have them. We don't fight only for others, we also fight for what we want for ourselves. That doesn't make you any less. But don't mistake those desires for revenge or a path that will only sink you deeper into pain.

Eden: I... I was weak, I couldn't protect someone I loved and now he... they...

*Eden remembers the scene of the Black Lights attack and his grandfather while clenching his fists in anger*

*Alexbold approaches Eden and stares at him*

Alexbold: I'm not telling you to ignore what you're feeling. We all have to face our desires, even the darkest ones. However, we must know when to deal with them, but never let any of them take control of our lives. In the end, they will become chains that will sink us into the deepest

*Eden is shown in silence as he remembers everything he has experienced in these months*

Eden: So what should I do?

*Alexbold places his hand on Eden's head*

Alexbold: The day will come that you will have to choose, but I think today is not that time

*Alexbold smiles and points to the GODS students*

Eden: Thank you. I thought you'd be more arrogant and self-centered

Alexbold: *With a nervous smile* Was that what you thought?

Eden: Who knows, will you choose to believe me or think that I am a good liar?

*Alexbold smiles slightly as Eden leaves*

Alexbold: *Think* The day he breaks that barrier that keeps him sane, he'll be a real monster... Which side will you choose Eden? Will you let the darkness consume you, or will you let the light illuminate your life?

*Eden is shown divided between darkness and light*

*Shun is shown next to the unknown 53 in the past*

Shun: You're a good liar

Unknown 54: What do you mean?

Shun: He didn't send you here, did he?

*The stranger smiles as he confirms Shun's idea*

Shun: What do you want?

Unknown 54: Why Do You Refuse to Go Back? Your...

*Shun's sword approaches the stranger's neck*

Shun: You'd better shut your mouth. I'm not going to do anything that guy wants, no matter what he does

Unknown 54: You're very stubborn

*Shun puts away his sword again and leaves the place*

Shun: *Think* There's less and less time, I'll have to act...

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