Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Rune’s Secrets (II)

And he started from the very beginning-

“My world, it’s called Magik Realm. It’s a small world where people are born with special abilities and powers to control different elements of nature. The sole purpose of Magik Realm’s existence is to train special warriors who can protect the wards around the space, stopping the dark monsters from entering different planets and destroying them.”

Grace listened attentively, curious to know more about Rune’s world that had been a mystery to her from the very beginning. At the same time, 2025 also noted down Rune’s every word in the system’s data.

“I’m the leader of the current number one elite team of Magik Realm. Me and my teammates trained since age of four and officially took over our protection job when we turned eighteen and passed our final year of the Academy.” Rune continued with his intriguing story.

“My team was assigned to protect the ward of the planet 0056. It’s a small planet located beyond the milky way, unknown to you humans. But as the elite team, we often took missions that were related to other planets as well.”

Grace noticed the passion and pride in his voice as he talked about his work. She could tell that he actually loved what he did – protecting the planets and the ones living there.

But the small smile that had been playing on his lips slolwy disappeared as he continued, “Everything was going perfect in my life… until the day of my master’s death. He didn’t die in a battle while doing his duty, instead, he was killed by someone who was after his jade ring.”

His gaze shifted to the jade ring on his thumb and he slowly ran his finger over the smooth surface. “By the time I learnt about the matter and found him, it was already too late. Before his death, he gave me this ring and told me about the bracelet. His last wish was for me to keep both these pieces safe, not only because they belonged to him and his lover, but also because this pair is the most powerful magical artifact to exist in this universe. If someone bad got them, it would lead to unimaginable disasters.”

Grace’s attention shifted to her own jade bracelet. Just by looking at the two jade pieces, she could tell that they were made out of the single piece of jade. “Are you trying to say that someone is after your jade ring?” She asked as she started connecting the dots.

Rune nodded his head in a positive response before adding, “I’m not sure exactly who they are, but they sure are powerful. I also don’t know if they have any knowledge of your bracelet or not, but it will not take them much time to notice the energy of your bracelet once they will arrive here.”

He stopped to take a deep breath before continuing, “My initial plan was to find the bracelet and take it away to protect the pair. Little did I know that those people will come searching for me here this quickly. That’s why I killed them.”

Grace was silent for a moment as she digested all that she just learned, but then a question popped in her mind and she asked, “Why are you so sure those people were after you?”

“Becuase they were dressed exactly like those people whom I saw leaving my master’s house while they searched for my master and the ring. My master fled when he was attacked, and hid in my secret apartment. That’s why they failed to find him.” Rune answered.

Grace became silent again as she delved on the matter. One thing that was pretty clear at this point was that Rune was followed by a serious danger. There were people out there who were looking for him, powerful people. Having him around meant that she and her team would be facing those people as well.

“You said your initial plan was to take the bracelet away once you find it. Why haven’t you done so yet?” She finally asked her final question, returning her full attention back to his face.

She wasn’t sure if his answer was going to change anything, but she still wanted to know what he had to say.

Once again, she noticed that fleeting vulnerability in his eyes as he answered, “Because I started liking you.”

Just that – a simple, but genuine answer. She could tell that he was speaking the truth. She didn’t even need the confirmation that she received from 2025. The creature had been judging every sentence the man had spoken so far, with the help of some programme the system offered.

There was silence in the room, and this one lasted the longest so far. She kept her feelings away as she tried to come to a conclusion. Eventually, she spoke, “I’m sure you are aware of the dangers that you will bring to me and my team’s safety if we keep you with us.”

In response, Rune nodded his head but didn’t say anything. Hence, she continued, “Since this matter concerns my team, I will need to talk to them about it. In the end, it will be up to them to decide if they want you here or not. Though we can’t ask you to leave this place as you have been living here before becoming one of us, I think you will understand that we will look for a way to stop you from becoming a threat for us.”

She tried her best to not focus on that part of her that was feeling guilty for treating him this coldly. But she knew that she was doing the right thing.

“Don’t worry. If you all decided to not keep me in your team, I’ll leave this place.” Rune said and then added, “I’m not sure how much you trust me, but you have my word, Grace, I’ll never tell another soul about your bracelet. Never”