Spectral Regalia

Ch 51: Truth and Emotions

Avrin had decided to rest. He could not be bothered in creating a tent and decided to just use the large carry sack as a pillow. He felt no need to be cautious around Asura, in fact it seemed Asura had more or less put the past behind him due to the potential rewards he could reap.

Asura was currently gazing over the horizon, the dark night sky showering the world of Seleria with the light of the stars. The air so fresh it would be something even the top diplomats of Avrin's universe  would crave.

The sound familiar to a sort of cricket as well as other insects and birds putting their young to rest, not excluding the animals and creatures doing the same to their own kin.

Asura's intention was to keep on guard. He felt that his master was in quite a rush to leave the swamplands, and after he felt that large mana surge he knew his master had made someone angry. So Asura was more so nervous rather than cautious.

Avrin quietly fell into a sleep, but his dream was more or less something he found unwelcoming. An image of Syrana's dismembered body crushed against the wall with blood dripping down her face. And Ayame under a light foot, being crushed under Lang's weight as it roared in anger.

Avrin had started to feel regret towards his actions in his sleep. When Ayame had suddenly been crushed by Lang, letting out a scream of agony, he woke up panting heavily. He had only slept for 20 minutes before waking up again. He clenched his teeth and gazed at the ground, his heart beating quickly.

Asura turned to gaze at Avrin and spoke "Master, what's wrong?" Avrin sighed as he rubbed his face "Something is wrong with me...I feel the need to follow what I believe is best for myself...Yet I feel like I'm showing little care to those around me.." Indeed, Avrin's personality had just done a 360 from his revenge filled self to a regretful mindset.

Avrin wondered why his mind was becoming crazy with different personalities. Surely it had nothing to do with any mental issue. That was when he realised something, his eyes opened as he remembered.

"Yes that's right...He said I could control my emotions. Could it be something to do with that...Am I subconsciously blocking things out while other emotions surface for my self preservation."

Avrin, being as perceptive as he is, which also served as a trait which allowed him to become a general, had hit the nail on the head.

His body had indeed blocked out emotions that it felt were of no use to him in his attempt to achieve what he wanted. It merely allowed the more beneficial emotions to surface and allow him to happily get the 3 of them in his trap and leave without issue.

It also showed that he had little thought of returning to the estate, but that was also an issue in general. He took in a deep sigh and then let the breathe slowly leave his lungs.

"This may cause problems if I let my emotions continue to run rampant...Just when I thought I had them in check, they went haywire without me realising it."

Avrin had felt like an amaetur. He had trained for several years and felt he had made progress, but a martial artist also relied on emotions to keep their mind in check. Avrin might as well be an expert with a temper problem, which would indeed affect his combat ability.

"Asura, I'm going to meditate for a bit. If anything happens let me know." Asura only nodded before continuing to gaze off into the distance. They were currently in a densely packed forest area with little clearings. It seemed the Elven continent was indeed an abundant source of nature with forests being common sight.

As Avrin had found a small clearing about the size of an average room, he sat down, crossing his legs before placing his hands on his lap, shutting his eyes as he began to enter a Pulsing Dragon.