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ctive blessings dissipating one after the other. Admittedly, it was one of her weakest blessings; it was all she could grant without crossing the line. It

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tuation shocked her and she automatically began to take her steps forward when an intense flail of crimson energy s

of the energy in slight c

st about

gh her as a feminine physique of crimson light emerged from the center; the crimson energy appeared like endless strands of hair around her, dancing

ing herself in the presence of a god other than the God of Scriptures. The aura radiating from this goddess was nothing like the warm and gentle presence of t

olden energy caught the periphery of her

egard!" The dim specks of light burst back in a blinding revitalization and the temperature around her rose to an intense degree, swiftly

e other and an expression of amusement dawn the lighter outline of

ow. "Forgive my unresponsiveness, Goddess; I di

lmness. "Going past the valley's barrier goes against our

contact with the celestial. "I am aware, but such l

cordingly." The crimson figure glanced back at her valley. "Though, there is a current disturbance neither of us are responsible for, we still can't

couldn't bear the thought of watching deaths in ways she had never seen before, a

head rose with an air of superiority before she deformed and slowly receded back into the cent

ief that washed through her. "By the light, Thirteen." A death rate this high during an Accordance Trial haven't occurred since the time of the 15th Holy Star Symbol. She balled her fist

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doing with you

g the disgrace that will st

ly going thro

o live that foolish lifestyle; how much

, glaring at him in spite. He was sure he would burn beneath the hate flame seeping through thos

e between Chad's ribcage. "Ma, this is why I told you this boy can't amount to anything. I refuse to have a black sheep f

ng to find a teary eyed old woman, sending him int

't deserve to be a part of this family. Just the sight of you in this house brings me nothing but pain.

andmother sick at the sight of you." He then pointed to a younger woman with her head t

en leave their seat and

have small fingers protruding from chubby palms and he realized with great horror, he was somehow back in his childhood body. Fear gri

boy with contempt. "Shut up,

. "Gods, he even screeches like one.

"Please, not the basement chest." His fear only rose to an unbearable level the closer the

harsh slaps to the cheek had him

do away with." Billy pointed a warning finger at him a

ly as Chrou lifted him by his cloth and dro

st lid over his head, locking him in. "This is wh

ng from the slap. "I'm worthless. I'm a disgrace. I don't deserve to be loved. Billy and Chrou must despise my existence. Mother and Father must hate that I'm their child." Then the thought of his most importa

love G

es

e will make sure you're suffocat

hy

gle drop you can get. I'll be your g

oosen. Gammie had made her unconditional love for him clear

deserve to be a pa

The only one who never missed any of the one-visit-per-month quota

ody seemed to have returned to his teenage years. "I don't belong here!" Another kick is delivered and a splinter began to spread from the lid to each side of the wooden chest; his vision, though dark, began

web of diverse light these clusters displayed. With the vast yet still growing knowledge of science, he could tell this was a space that carried grandiose that would never be felt

e looked down at himself to find he was once again an

ds a particular cluster straight in his direction, its size stretching in exponentials past his vision range as he got closer. Once in, it

warmth that attacked him at what he could only guess is his soul. Whatever was going on, he felt welcomed, treasured and at peace here. It took him a moment of focus to realize the cloud was seeping in through his skin which created an imme

. Haha! I

ha

ns, you're also here!" His eyes searched around as he maneuvered himself in the

re you? I seem to be in an or

ng when he noticed the stars around him changing to a mixed shade of green

is red an

rows at the foreign

Chanti. I'm a finalist

presence of vibrancy

er; Finalist from

Bravo;

nce before a nervous c

a Edward; Finalist fr

ar. "Alright, is there anyone e

ar Symbol had ever had was seven, with the highest number being thirty-five; until now. He struggled to see the clear implication this will show to the temple and the impression it will create on the public. So he att

me, my

wing brighter and brighter until

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as still on, even with thirteenth confirmed dead. The blessing she placed on the remaining s

aid. I would accept even if it me

ferences with her, yet their backhanded confrontation is the least of her worries. The families of the dead trainees might cho

est we escort you back to the temple. Your father and some of the other pillars are worried about your safety. Leave

eed to be right now. What kind of a Star Symbol leaves their Warriors while they're putting their li

erimeter on lookout." He's five feet away when a gasp from the priestes

lso witnessing the ph

began dancing across the night sky before merging into what later

e stared with great intent and she adorned a smile of satisfaction.