Fragarach

Eran and Arcan family meeting Part I

[At the Arcan manor]

*BOOOM!*

Caisein was surrounded with all the family members from both Eran and Arcan family, overwhelmed with great mana aura pressure from all of the members while Nyx is standing in front of him holding the holy sword Ascalon.

“I may still be a novice when handling this thing but I promise you, none of you will not leave unscathed if you touch a single hair on his body.” Nyx said with a cold tone.

Everyone around Caisein were caught off guard when they saw Nyx holding the holy swords Ascalon in his hands. The other family members started to hesitate if they still want to pursue Caisein for his disrespectful manner earlier since Nyx is releasing an ominous aura the moment he took out Ascalon.

“So what that kid said is true. The holy sword Ascalon really did return along with the appearance of the bearer. Is it just a coincidence that the holy sword returned as the bearer from the prophecy appeared in this lifetime?” an elder said with a calm demeanor as he slowly walk in front of Nyx without fear.

[Elder is really brave.]

[To walk so casually even with a holy sword in front of him is so cool.]

The other Eran family members thought as he stand in front of Nyx with poise.

[It really is the holy sword Ascalon, such beautiful sword.] Rowan thought as he stare at the sword.

[If the holy sword Ascalon returned maybe the holy sword Frostmourne might return as well.] Gilbert told himself as he walk towards the elder.

“Elder, please do not cause a scene. We did not come here to make trouble for ourselves.” Gilbert said with a calm voice as he pat the elder’s back.

“Gilbert is right elder, kids are like that these days please understand them.” Rowan supported as he wink at Gilbert.

The expression on the elder’s face did not change as he stare at Caisein and Nyx.

“We must not let them get carried away just because they are going to be the future family head. We must educate the young ones to act in a polite manner. If I heard it correctly, you said ‘I may still be a novice when handling this thing but I promise you, none of you will not leave unscathed if you touch a single hair on his body’ let’s test that theory out if it’s indeed true. The elder said in a cold tone as he releases his mana aura’s pressure that instantly surrounded the entire manor.

[HYEUK! He may be an elder but his mana aura’s pressure is really something. I can’t believe that a dwindling fire like him can still release such tremendous aura. Elders sure are at a different level.] Caisein thought as his skin tingle the moment the elder releases his mana aura.

[How did it come to this?]

[One hour earlier]

“Call me crazy, but if you are backing me up then they can’t deny that fact.” Caisein said with a smile. “We have to stop them before they made Raven sad and disappointed by doing something that he finds uncomfortable.” He added.

“I’ll do what I can.” Nyx replied.

“Then let’s go. We have a lot of old dudes to convince.” Caisein said as he put his arm on Nyx’s shoulder.

[I don’t feel really comfortable about what we are going to do. Knowing the other members of our families, almost none of them are going to be ready for a sudden change like me, but if we explain it a little better. I think we might have a chance of this i***t does not blew up our chance to do so.] Nyx t hought as he stole a glance at Caisein’s happy go lucky face with his eyes closed.

Caisein noticed his gaze and turns his head to Nyx.

“Is there something on my face? Something wrong?” he asked.

“We might have a little chance of changing their minds if we explain it correctly to them. Your tongue is pretty slippery so I was hoping that you can control it a little bit.” Nyx said with a cold tone.

Caisein look at him with a blank expression when he heard what is bugging Nyx.

“Really you were thinking about that? I can control what goes out of my mouth like any normal person.” He said with a lifeless tone.

“So what brings the Eran family head and the other elders to our humble manor? If it was about what happened with the Reynolds family successor earlier, I have already heard of it from my son.” He said as he sat on his chair.

The other family heads sat on the bench facing the other members of the Arcan family.

“I trust that you are informed about it like myself, it really is concerning how their successor behave. But that is not the reason why we came here. I heard from my son that he met the bearer in the academy early this morning.” Gilbert said with a cool demeanor.

The Eran family members stare at the members of the Arcan family.

“Hmmm, my son saw him a few days earlier but he was not convince that he truly is the bearer without any proof. When he was sure that he really is the bearer. My son informed your son, he can’t just tell that he bearer appeared and inform everyone about it without any proof.” Rowan explained.

“I get that what you are trying to say, and there is also the return of the holy sword Ascalon. My son said that the holy sword Ascalon returned during the duel between Nyx and Kris earlier. We all know that both of our family’s holy sword were lost during the war three hundred years ago, how come the holy sword Ascalon returned without the holy sword Frostmourne? Do you know anything in regards to that?” Gilbert asked with a serious tone.

The other members of each families were taken aback when the Eran family head mentioned he return of the holy sword Ascalon.

[The holy sword Ascalon returned?] a member from the Eran family thought as he stare at the Arcan family head.

[If the young master were to survive a duel against a holy sword he will need one as well.] one of the Arcan family members thought as the news left all of them in shock.

“If I may interrupt. Is it true that the holy sword Ascalon of the Arcan family returned?” a member from the Eran family asked.

The Arcan family nodded as an answer to the question that the Eran family member had.

“My son has no idea how or why it returned since he said he was in the brink of death when it happened. He is not sure of the details himself but he is going to look deeply into it the moment he regained his strength. He was about to visit the bearer of the seal of the future before you lot decided to pop out, no offence.” He said in an instant as he explained what his son had told him so far.

Rowan is a little flustered after saying what he had in mind since he might have hurt anyone of them in some ways.

[I hope I did not hurt anyone of their feelings, I just spoke out since that’s what really happened.] he told himself as his cheeks turns red.

All of the other members stare blankly at the head of the Earn family after he implied that his son’s plan were ruined because of their sudden appearance.

[This guy really does not hold any restraint in things like these.] Gilbert thought as he smiled a bit because of Rowan’s untamed humor. [He may look like a dangerous person and only a handful of person knows his real nature since he is always misunderstood by other people.]

[This kid never really changed, fifty years have passed and he is still the gullible kid I used to scold in his earlier years.] the elder from the Eran family thought as he chuckles for a bit.

“In regards for the bearer of the seal of the future, I advise that we must visit and pay our respects to him regardless of his age.” Gilbert said after Rowan regained his composure.

“The family head is right, we must pay respect to the bearer. Our families have long awaited for his return and now that he appeared, we can’t just sit idly and not support him in every way we can.” A member from the Eran family voiced as he stood up.

The members of both families agreed to what the Eran family head is saying, except Mars.

[Is it really going to yield some good results? I have only met the bearer a few times and I witnessed his mana manipulation just a single time, it was definitely powerful but his personality is a bit different. He is a very considerate and humble person, if they meet him once they will know immediately that he is quite different than what they are expecting.] Mars thought as he glance at the delighted expressions on their faces.

“Before that, here is something that the bearer made when we have no clue of his true identity.”

Rowan gestured Mars to get something from the cabinet. Mars nodded and went and tool a container from the cabinet and place it in the middle of the benches. Everyone was intrigued when they pulled out a container during their meeting.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg, the overwhelming power of the bearer of the seal of the future. Please do hold and suppress your urges the moment Mars opens the lid.” He reminded as he glance at their confused faces. “Mars please take the lid off.”

[What is this guy up to now?] Gilbert’s eye brows frowned as he stare intensely at Rowan’s smiling face. “He is up to something, I can tell that by the smug on his face that he is wearing.] Gilbert thought as he turned his eyes to Mars who is opening the lid.

*PWOOOP*

*SHHHHHHHH!*

The moment Mars opened the lid of the container the hairs on the entire body of all the family members’ stood like needles that some of they jumped off the bench in fright.

“What ominous aura!”

“What the hell is that thing?”

Most of the members of the Eran family exclaimed while on the defensive stance.

[No matter how many times I open this thing, it always make my body shiver.] Mars told himself as he struggles to hold the lid properly with his shaking limbs.

The other members inside the room were shaking as well.

“Oh, that is cold. Did they opened that thing again?”

“The master seems to have taken interest in the uncomfortable feeling that the container gives off when you open it.”

The maids thought as they rub their shoulders.

[So that why he warned us earlier. This bastard knows that most of the members are going to be frightened. He purposely did not tell us about something like this.] Gilbert thought in anger as he glare at Rowan who is smiling at him.

“We must pay respects to him immediately, this mana aura surely belongs to the bearer!” one of the Eran family member said as he raise his shaking arms.

“I think that would make him uncomfortable.”

Caisein’s muffled voice echoes throughout the room that caught the attention of everyone inside, they turn their heads towards the door as it opened with Nyx and Caisein entering the room where the family members are having a meeting.

“Excuse us.” Nyx said with a polite tone as he bows down.

“Excuse us.” Caisein said with a muffled voice.

“What did you say?” Gilbert said with a frown.

“The bearer dislikes being treated like a special person. Nyx and I told us frankly about it and I know Mars had that encounter as well but Raven is so considerate that he allows Mars to continue acting that way.”

Everyone turned their heads towards Mars who is shocked by their unison.

[These piercing gazes, and what is up with that perfectly timed head turns?] Mars thought as he nodded his head without any doubts.

[This i***t! He mentioned the bearer’s name without any thought about their reaction!] Nyx thought as he walks closely to Caisein.

“Is Raven the name of the honorable bearer?”

Gilbert asked and Mars nodded in response.

*BOOM!*

The explosion of mana aura flooded the manor as each and every one of them release their mana aura without any restraint.

[Back to the present time]

[That old dude is no joke, he is the mentor of my father and the current head of the Eran family, the previous family head of the Eran family. Even with the holy sword Ascalon in my grasp, I can’t hope to defeat his experience in a real battle.] Nyx thought as he started to break some sweat.

“That may be a good idea to give them a taste of real battle, but since Nyx have not fully recovered, I am begging you to hold back a little.” Rowan said with a smile.

“I allow it as well, but do hold yourself back.” Gilbert said as he nodded his head after Rowan gave him a wink.

“Then-“

*FWOOOSH!*

*BANG!*

The elder suddenly disappeared and struck Nyx on the chest with a heavy punch.

“KYAK!” Nyx groaned as he was sent flying by a single punch. [I knew it! the difference in our power since I am still weakened by the duel earlier is night and day.] he thought as he roll on the ground in pain.

[This old dude did not hold back at all, how come an elder as old as him can move insanely fast? It is as if he was like Kris but a lot faster.] Caisein thought as he starts to break some sweat as well.

“That was pretty disappointing but it can’t be helped, little Nyx is weakened so I will turn a blind eye on that pathetic display even with the holy sword Ascalon in your hand. Now it’s our little Cai’s turn-“

*FWOOOSH!*

The moment the elder stopped talking, Caisein put up his guard but to his demise the elder is still able to land a hit on him.

*BOOOGS!*

Caisein is also sent flying with a single punch.

[Ugh! I think there is a broken bone or two. That old geezer.] Caisein said as he spit a mouthful of blood.

“Hey Nyx- ugh!”

Caisein was interrupted when the elder appeared in front of him and did a sweeping kick and hit his face.

“Always remember that there is no rest in a fight.” The elder reminded as he walk slowly towards Caisein on the ground.

“Your father does not hold back at all, he even did a heavy blow at Nyx with his injured body.” Rowan said as he shakes his head.

“I think he is really pissed when Caisein casually called the bearer by his name. And I know how you feel, I think I have it worse since he is clearly beating the crap out of my kid.” Gilbert said as the sweat in his forehead ran down his chin.

*BOOM!* *BANG!*

“The elder does not show any mercy at all.”

“The young masters are clearly getting beat up.”

The members from both sides whispered to one another.

“Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! I can still do this.” Caisein said with a muffled voice.

“Can you? You look like you are out of breath already. It’s a pity that the holy swords are going to be in your youthful hands.”

The elder said as Nyx stood up with their bodies beaten to a pulp.

“We can still do this.” Nyx said as he wipe off the blood from his mouth.

*BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!*

[I need to get stronger, so that Raven can also rely on me and no longer have to carry the burden alone.] “Bring it on!” Caisein yelled as he took a defensive stance.

[This i***t is pushing his body to the limit. How can I stand still when you do that kind of thing?] Nyx thought as he smiles.

Both of them decided to take on the elder once more with their shaking bodies.

[Yes, this is what I want to see. You guys are really alike, the sight that I have not seen for fifty years. You really are sons of your fathers.]

The elder thought as he saw the images of Rowan and Gilbert when he trained them hard.

[Too bad, I think this youthful ones are going to be stronger than the both of you. I mean, look at those eyes. You both never had the same eyes as these two.] he thought to himself.

“I like the look in your eyes.” The elder chuckled.

Rowan and Gilbert manage to hear what the elder said that surprised them and left their eyes wide open.

“If you are that determined then grit your teeth because this time I will not be holding back!” the elder warned.

*BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!* *BUDUMP!*

[This is the same feeling when the holy sword Ascalon left, don’t tell me the holy sword Frostmourne wants to return to its rightful owner as well? Did something happened to Caisein that obliged it to return?] he thought as he hold his chest in pain. “UGH!”

*FWOOOSH!*

*SHHHHH!*

The elder was about to take a step towards the beaten young men when he felt that an enormous mana aura is approaching the manor.

The other members felt the strange mana aura as they turn their heads to where the mana aura came from.

*BOOOM!*

A projectile landed in front of Caisein and Nyx.

*KSSSHSK!*

The sound of ice echoed inside the manor that blew everyone’s mind when they laid their eyes on it.