Princess Thief [✔]

54. The Fallen God's Curse

SÓLMÁNUÐUR DAY OF MOON

Dawn broke when the emergency conference Night requested had finally concluded. We spent the whole day preparing until the sun had set and we headed to the other side of Mt. Ymore.

Because of Night's realization, instead of dividing the team into two, it became three. One who would seek the other Lost Treasures of the Reapers headed by Blaze. The second was the team of Night which was composed of skilled fighters that consisted of almost half of our numbers due to the fact that they would lose their magic once they set foot to get Lady Mhilrim. Lastly was our team who had the least members with only me, Reichen, Sullien, and seven other acquainted members.

Night figured out that there was a higher chance that Mother's body was very important for the Cattivos to resurrect Cannaria and that resulted in our current strategy.

"Are you okay, Carline?" Willow whispered beside me.

She was going with Blaze even if she was part of the offense because of her lack of experience when it came to fights without magic.

"Yes, go ahead now. Take care."

"You too," she muttered and headed towards the cave.

We organized to dispatch into small groups and our team would be the last one to enter the cave. Minutes after, Night approached me.

It was the busiest I had seen him for many years. I always thought he was quite idle. Now, I believe that he was indeed qualified to be the leader witnessing his performance as he discussed the tactics with Reichen and the rest of the top members.

"Keep this for me." He unchained the silver necklace and gave it to me.

My eyes focused on him, full of bewilderment. Night did send me several gifts after we met but I knew that this necklace was very important to him and that it never left his neck.

"This ring was given by Mother according to Cindra. It was my only keepsake from her. Though I first loathed the idea of something from the Ezriel, you'll only realize how precious it is later on. Cindra said Mother made each of us an accessory from her favorite citrines during our birth to give to our beloved," he explained.

"Then, shouldn't you be giving it to Lady Mhilrim?"

"This necklace is from her." The corners of his lips suddenly twitched and lifted, forming a smile, but it was only seconds before it disappeared as his voice became solemn. "There will only be a tragic ending between a human and a god. Anyway, this pendant had the power to stop an enchantment. It is similar to the earrings but it could only block new enchantments. If you touch the Cattivo while wearing this, they won't be able to cast any enchantment."

My heart skipped because of his way with words like he was bidding farewell. I was aware this was considered a suicide mission. It involved life and death in which no one could tell the result.

"If something happens, the only thing you need to remember is to escape, understand?" he stated, only worsening my apprehensiveness.

I remained silent so he continued.

"You know I have told you that you had an important role. Maybe I am selfish too, for asking you this. It's true that you have the capability to defend us from the gods having both types of magic. Not to mention, you inherited the magic of Verdari but promise me that you won't ever sacrifice your life."

There was a plea in his voice. He sounded vulnerable that once again I was persuaded and I unconsciously nodded. Seriously. When should I learn to refuse him?