The Time Stone Crystal

Chapter 39 - Roaming around Rome

"You will pay for this!"

They both looked at Romanov and became alert to his next move. Moments later, the strong wind blew again, along with the sands that flew around. Absorbent objects are also passing around the young man. Those on the balcony were frightened, very close to the pillars, and suddenly left the area.

On the other hand, Romanov  A creature full of armor, with a long sword, red eyes, and disgusting energy. Simultaneously, as the man changed, the atmosphere suddenly darkened, same with the clouds, and thunder and li4ghtning began.

"Get ready," Kairo told him.

“This is not good, Kairo. The people around us could be ruined if we don't take the fight to another dimension.”

"You’re a wise thinking, my wife." He smiled at her as he glanced at her.

"I need to think just like you are, my husband."

He gently grabbed her hand and held it tightly. “No matter what happens, don't give him the stone crystal. Let’s fight him in another world.”

She nodded then they both looked at the monster in front of them.

The blue energy covered their body again until they diverted elsewhere with the monster. A dimension that is almost flat visible and has no shadow of anyone or any plants around.

"I'm so lucky because you took me to a place where I'm strong!" General Calixto said.

"And here we will bury you alive," Kairo replied.

Kairo let go of her hand, and then his body changed with armor covered. His war armor appearance was like when he fought Hyperion as they chased each other because of the Time Stone Crystal.

"Let's make it exciting."

From behind, the general came out hordes of monsters.

"Huh?!" she was shocked.

"Do not be afraid. You may cut off the monster's heads because it is their weakness.”

She swallowed. "Alright." They look scary! Where do they come from? They look like Orcs! Beast!

"You're making me laugh again, my wife."

"Because…"

“Yeah, I know that. I'll take care of this general, and you can handle those monsters. Just remember that you have to think about how to kill them without using strong energy.”

“Okay. I just hope I can handle it.”

"You can do it!"

The battle has already begun while Weng builds a sword from her hand to beheading the monsters. Fight for courage and braveness will flows to her soul while in this battle.

Screaming monsters attacked Weng while Kairo confronted the general. With each attack of Weng on the monsters, its green blood gushed out and simultaneously struck her to end her life as well. It was only then that she experienced such a war that it seemed like only in the movie she had watched. She knew that they had lived, but if Kairo didn't act, they might live happily and the lives of others on earth.

She just used her strength but no longer used unique energy. She also doesn't want to reduce it because it depends on Kairo's power in his fight with Hyperion's general.

"Hah!" With all her might, she cut the neck of the monster in front. She also attacks from the left to the proper movement of the beast. They are not exhausted and seem to be increasing.

"You need to study how they multiply," Kairo said to mind.

"Kairo?"

"Be careful, my wife!"

"Okay!"

She sighed again and used her vision energy to find out their source and why they were increasing. I need to see their weakness. She glanced at the rushing monsters until there was a monster holding her under the ground.

“Oh, my god! You’re a beast! ” She stabbed it with her sword.

"Uggghh!" the monster screamed.

She cut off its hands as well as its head which was slightly risen on the ground.

"You are monsters!"

Soon she felt intense energies coming from not far away from her distance. What is this? She used her vision to see it clearly, and she’s shocked! She saw the big hole in front that is the source of these monsters and ascends from nothingness. It was as if it had come from another world. I need to close that. She moved to go there as she beheaded the monsters she passed.

When she came to the hole where the monsters were coming from, she rolled her eyes when there were so many monsters rushing to cross where they were. God! Where do they come from! I always ask that in myself. God! They are too many!

"It's good that you're here, unidentified soul!"

She turned to the source of that voice. “Huh?! Hyperion?!”

Hyperion grinned as he was already there. "I still have the last laugh!" It suddenly diverted towards her front.

"Huh ?!"

"I am lucky this time mortal!" At once, he grabbed the necklace around her neck.

"No!!" she shouted.

Hyperion grabbed the stone crystal around her neck then pushed her towards the monsters. No! Kairo! She just heard Hyperion's loud laugh until her body seemed to be absorbed by the quicksand source of the beast that was waiting for her. But she thought she was the owner of the stone crystal, and it could not lose to her forever. Soon, Kairo caught her behind as they floated on the surface of the dark hole dimension world.

"Kairo!"

It took her hand and placed it on Hyperion. "Hyperion can't get the stone crystal!"

The blue energy collides from Weng's hand, and then it connects to Hyperion's hand with the necklace. Its grip exploded so quickly that, at the same time, they diverted elsewhere so as not to be sucked.

"Huh?!" She sighed.

It happened so fast that they were already on the other surface.

"No!!" Hyperion shouted then it disappeared from its place.

“He is gone! He almost got the stone crystal!” she said.

Kairo turned around and then suddenly embraced her. "I thought I was going to lose you!"

“K-Kairo”

"I can't stand if something bad happens to you, my wife." Just a moment, and it part away from her. "Even when Hyperion has a lot of plans, he will never get the stone crystal."

"You're right. What happened to the general?”

“I returned him to his monster master. Come on, and they are worried.”

"Okay."

They go back to Rome to sort out the present there. Fortunately, the incident erases from a few people's minds, and Baccus apologized to Brutus as well as to Kairo's men. It has also promised to change and change the trend of their beliefs. But they still won't be complacent because, at any time, Hyperion will rush and make a way to get the stone crystal from them.

ONE DAY, the atmosphere returned to normal, and the people began to live a simple life. Her husband, Kairo, invited her to visit old Rome. She also wants to take artifacts to have souvenirs when she can return to the present era.

"Wow!" She couldn’t help but admire the place she sees as now one of the tourist attractions in Rome.

“This is Roman Forum located at the heart of Rome; the Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings and filled with an interesting history. At the height of the Empire glory, the site was the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, gladiatorial matches, and the commercial hub. In later times, the site was the perfect spot for many artists and architects studying in Rome to sketch during the 17th through the 19th century. Nowadays, the Forum is a tourist attraction showcasing the ruins of some of the most important buildings ancient Rome had. ”

"Kairo, can you take a picture with me?"

"Picture?"

"Yes." She grabbed something from her pocket. "I asked stone crystal to bring me my cell phone."

"It's a good thing she gave it to you."

“Yes. Here!" She excitedly handed the cell phone to her husband.

Kairo just shook his head and smiled. "Alright, and sit down over there."

Those people around did not notice them because Kairo used his ability have not to see. They take pictures of them together while Weng's smiles on the lips never fade. After she took some valuables, they went to another place. They still have to divert because a few of Rome's structures have recently built by the Romans.

The next is the Circus Maximus was once a chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue. It was the perfect place for ludi, public games held for the benefit and entertainment of the Roman people, which often lined up with various Roman religious festivals. Measuring 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and the later Empire. It could house an impressive audience of over 150,000 spectators. Thousands of years later, Circus Maximus is now a public park.

“It is unfortunate that this is a public park in my time. It's beautiful here, Kairo.”

“Yes. With time, the world is changing. There are things we can't take back and preserve.”

“I am one of the lucky creatures to come to this place. Thank you, my husband.”

"It's my pleasure again, my wife."

As at the Roman Forum, they also took a picture together.

The next stop is the Commissioned by Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus in AD 80 as a gift to the people of Rome; the Stadium of Domitian use for athletic contests. In AD 217, when the Colosseum suffered fire-damage, the Stadium was used for gladiator shows. As the Empire's power diminished, the Stadium used to house the poor. After the Renaissance, the structure was mined and robbed for building materials. Currently, Piazza Navona stands over the site of the Stadium of Domitian.

The next stop is the Temple of Saturn. It is dedicated to the God Saturn, the Temple built in 497 BC under Tarquinius Superbus, King of Rome. Suffering various disasters, including fire, the temple was destroyed and rebuilt with the present ruins, only reflecting the third incarnation of the Temple of Saturn. There is an inscription on the partially preserved pediment that reads, The Senate and People of Rome restored consumed by fire.

Widely believed to have once been the largest temple in Ancient Rome, the Temple of Venus and Roma is located on the Velian Hill, next to the Colosseum.  The temple is dedicated to Venus Felix's goddesses (Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune) and Roma Aeterna (Eternal Rome). It is believed that a severe earthquake in the 9th century destroyed the temple. Later, a church was built in its place, ordered by Pope Leo IV. Only a few columns of the old temple remain standing today.

The next is Temple Of Castor And Pollux, and Temple Of Caesar was built in 495 BC to commemorate the Battle of Lake Regillus’ victory. The Temple of Castor and Pollux originally served as the meeting place for the Roman Senate. According to the legend, the temple was dedicated to the Dioscuri, who appeared on the battlefield in support of the Republic. Today, only fragments of the temple remain, most apparent of all being the three columns. Caesar's Temple was erected in 29 BC and dedicated to Julius Caesar posthumously as Caesar was the first resident of Rome to be exalted and so honored with a temple.

“Woah! Just a lot more beautiful in Rome. I've been sightseeing, and I've got valuables.” She looked at Kairo was carrying the bag with her ancients kinds of stuff.

"Be thankful, and you have a deity husband." At once, he smiled at her.

“I’m always thankful to you, my love. I love you, Kairo.” She made a heart shape to her finger.