Chapter 14: Interlude

Chapter 14:

Interlude

“Yes!” Xinyu exclaimed. “That is a man who I would love to have!”

“I agree, he is truly a man amongst men,” Brax said, almost tearing up from the story.

“I do have a few questions,” Xinyu said. “What exactly was his father working on?”

“That secret technology died with Nikola…” Galahad said. “Cygnus hails from a village of science and research. Nikola was their leader and it was said that the device he was creating was to defy the gods. We believe it is for that reason that the entire village was destroyed.”

“Well, maybe Cygnus is aware,” Brax proposed.

“He does not,” Lancelot said. “But mark my words, it is dangerous and should not be uncovered no matter what.”

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“Wait. Could it be that you know?” Galahad asked, shocked and more importantly, worried.

“I have an idea,” Lancelot said. “But there is no point in dwelling on it, for it is lost forever. Maybe it was our hope at one point, but now we must find other answers.”

“The answers are simple,” Xinyu said, then quickly changed the subject. “I presume we are allowed to eat soon? I grow quite hungry like Brax. My stomach growls!!”

“Of course,” the guild master said. “But before you go I wish to make something clear. If you are to join him and have the privilege of his powers, there is one rule I have for you.”

“And that is?” Brax asked.

“Ensure his survival even at the cost of your own lives. His mind is a key that cannot be lost. It's something that I believe can defy fate and may very well become more imperative than any prophecy, chosen one, or anything else. So even if it kills you, make sure he lives.”

They stared at the elderly man’s deadpan eyes. He was utterly serious. He had a look in his eyes that told them he would personally snuff their lives out if they allowed Cygnus to die. Though she was slightly intimidated, Xinyu smiled through the trepidation.

“As long as I draw breath and beyond that, I shall not let my comrades or anyone else down,” Xinyu said as she bowed. When her head met her waist, she seemed lost in her thoughts, perhaps remembering something unfortunate about her past. No one else caught it, but Brax did. He heard her.

“Never again…” she whispered under breath.