Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 122

*teary* "Why do I have to deal with such a curse?"
"Diane?"
*turns* "Hexy, Aster..."
"!"
"Why are you crying?!"
"It's nothing" *wipes away her tears* *smile*
"Diane, what happened?"
"I told you-"
"You didn't tell us, you lied to us. Something definitely happened"
"... I metamorphosed"
"WHAT?!"
"WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!"
"Master asked me to"
"REALLY NOW?! YOU SHOULD'VE DECLINED!"
"I couldn't! You know that for us, a Master's order is absolute!"
"I always refuse her orders!"
"Well, I can't"
"You should've at least explained to her!"
"I wanted to, but after I metamorphosed, Aelera came and we talked and-"
"Aelera? The Amber holder?"
*nod* "She came to warn me that I will soon disappear"
"That's why you're crying?"
"... I don't want to leave. But if I stay here, I will die" *sob*
"..." *hugs*
"!"
"Everything's gonna be alright"
"..." *crying*

Few minutes later...

*let go* "You're done?"
"Yes. Thanks"
*nod* "Now then, tell us. Is there any way to break this curse?"
"There is, but..."
"But what?"
"It's complicated. I have to cut the line that connects me to the Spirit World from the castle. Plus, I need the King's approval, and knowing him, he will undoubtedly refuse"
"... I see"
"Well, even if I decide to go, I'll get locked up again once I get there"
"What if we go there?"
"... What?"
"Hexy's right, we can go in your stead"
"What?! No way! It's too dangerous!"
"Diane, we're not gemstones spirits. We already left, so it's okay for us to go in"
"That's right. They have no rights to keep us there"
"... I still should be the one to go"
"Then why not come with us?"
"That's the best idea"
"... Alright"
"Now then, shall we go?"
"Wait, before that"
"?"
"I want to tell Master"
"... You sure?"
"Yes"
"No need"
*gasp* *turns* "Master?! You've been here the whole time?!"
*nod*
"Wait, so you heard..."
"Yes"
"Master, I can explain-"
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"... I didn't want to disappoint you"
"..."

This is giving me déjà vu.

*sigh* "Listen. You would never disappoint me, no matter what you do. So please, I want you to always tell me everything, alright?"
*nod*
"Regarding your trip to the Spirit Realm. Usually, humans aren't allowed there. But even though I can go, I will leave this to you three, alright?"
"Wait, really?!"
*nod* "I would love to go and take care of everything alone, but this matter is something that you should deal with. It concerns you as spirits, and I cannot meddle in it"
"Alright-"
"BUT"
"?"
"Hexy, Aster"
"Yes?"
"I want you two to stay by her side no matter what happens, got it? Or else, I won't allow you to go"
"Don't worry"
"We won't leave her"
"That's good to hear. Alright, now go and come back when everything's settled"
*nod*
"Master"
"Hm?"
"Thank you, really"
*smile* *pats her head* "Take care of yourself, deal? I'll be waiting here"
*nod*
"Let's open the portal"

I'm curious about how they're gonna open it-

*glow*
"By ancient chants and mystical lore,
I bid the spirits to the portal's door.
From realms concealed and space unknown,
Let the portal to the Spirits Realm be shown"
*woosh*

Beautiful portal...

"We'll be going, then"
*nod* "Please, be careful"
"Don't worry"
"We will"
"... Master"
*smile* "See you soon"
*nod* *smile* "See you"
*step in*
*closes*

Please, be careful. And come back as soon as possible. When I was listening to their conversation, I felt like my heart's breaking. But even though it's my fault, I know that this is a matter that only they can solve.

*sigh* "First Eluma, now them. When will we finally be reunited like before?"

DAMN IT! THAT'S STARTING TO PISS ME OFF!

*tired* "I already feel like their power's fading from my body"

Now that I think about it, I completely forgot about Eluma.