Chapter 292: 3.49 TLOC (39)

When she arrived at Mina's room, she politely knocked and Mina yelled for her to come in.

When Stefania walked in, she asked, "what else did you see?"

"Was it that obvious?"

"Only to the men. My Mother sensed it as well. She gave me a look of appreciation when I volunteered to go see you. Do you want me to heal your headache?"

"I don't have a headache. I don't know if I should even tell you what I saw."

"We're practically sisters now anyway. If there's one person, other than your brother, you can always trust, it's me!"

"You're right. Are you sure you want to know? What if it doesn't even happen?"

"Oracles and prophets aren't often wrong, but even when they are, something can always change. But yes, I'm guessing it involves Sora?"

"And you. I saw your wedding day. After that, the scene completely changed and you and Sora had your first child. The thing is, I have no idea what Kingdom it was in and it didn't show me who else was there. Just us four. You, Sora, a healthy baby and myself."

Stefania cried tears of happiness while giving Mina a hug.

"That's amazing news. What did the Kingdom look like?"

"Like the Fang family castle, with a large city and several small towns around it. I just couldn't see people or elves."

"So the colors were green with gold embroidery?"

"Yes."

"That's Prosperity. Interesting."

"Maybe we should cast the second Barrier of Justice on Prosperity after we take back SilverCrest? That would certainly throw the humans off. Especially because we know we can add allies and enemies."

Sora knocked before entering the room and was relieved to see his sister felt better. He ran up and gave her a hug.

"Don't scare me like that again. You can tell me anything," Sora told his sister while hugging her tightly.

Sora turned to Stefania, got on one knee and asked her to marry him.

"Of course I will, but how did you get that ring?!"

"Your Mother. She said it was hers and that it's tradition to pass this down."

Mina's eye illuminated deep blue.

"Stay strong sister!"

Stefania used some healing magic to prevent any injuries.

Mina stood in SilverCrest, full of Elven life.

Next, she stood again in prosperity, with Lance giving them a firm no about the barrier.

Next, there was the birth of a baby boy, but this time, the scene was much more clear.

Sora and Stefania coddled the baby, Luther, Ella, Xavier, Levi, Lance and a woman she did not recognize all congratulated them. Mina could see a date on a calendar. March 28th, 752.

The final scene flashed and it was the Emperor finding out about the baby. Angry, he gathered 500,000 men and set out for Sanctuary.

When Mina came around, she said, "the next time we use our last Barrier of Justice will be in two years, when you two have a beautiful baby boy. The Emperor finds out and sends a full attack of 500,000+ to Sanctuary."

"I'm going to be a Dad?!?! That's so awesome!" Sora said as he kissed Stefania.

"We arrived here seven months ago or so, and I'll keep the date a surprise. Our next focus should be what Lance and Luther decide," Mina said.

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Stefania asked Mina if she could spend the night with her and Sora, and Mina gladly agreed.

They would decide what to share when her Father returned.

Mina smiled as she watched Sora and Stefania lay down talking about baby names. She was happy for her brother.

"I wonder which reincarnation quest I'll fall in love?" Mina thought, and laughed the thought away.

After Sora and Stefania fell asleep, Mina rested her eyes, thinking how quickly the past 7 months flew by.

Levi and Mina had absolutely no idea where they were going.

About 20 miles outside of MeadowSong, along the same forest lines the scouts used to return to Prosperity, there was a cave hidden by a waterfall.

As the three rode up to the waterfall, they noticed only one horse tied up.

"That's my King, leave him to show up alone," Levi said.

Mina stood outside while Luther walked in.

"You can bring the girl in as well, we have nothing to hide here," Lance said while giving Luther a massive hug.

"It's so good to see you, my old friend. How have you been?"

As he answered, Mina walked in and stopped dead in her tracks. Lance had a fire burning with no firewood. He also had lights inside the cave. She couldn't believe a human possessed Elven magic.

She also noticed how handsome he was, and realized that the Elven magic must have slowed his age.

"And who is this?" Lance said, extending his hand out for a shake.

When their hands touched, Mina's blue eye illuminated.

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She saw the elves marching to Fox Valley to find it completely booby trapped. Only around 500 humans stood in the kingdom, rigged with explosives. She saw Lance and Levi die.

"I'm Mina, it's nice to meet you."

"That eye? Luther it can't be?"

"It is my friend. Her brother cast the illusion that allowed us to fake Levi's death. She can see the future."

"And what did you just see?"

"You and Levi are marching into Fox Valley with Elves only to find 500 humans and the kingdom rigged with explosives."

"Amazing. Glad to see prophecies still come true. So SilverCrest should be easy to take. I would send people and not over take them, but allow the humans to stay free under elven rule."

"Want to see another magic trick," Luther asked.

Intrigued, Lance witnessed Mina transform into a human.

"How?!"

"They are reincarnated human warriors who selected a quest of Chronos after they defeated the Demon King Vigor in 1900. We can trust them."

"Good. Levi, protect Mina and Sora and get people to SilverCrest as soon as possible."

"Sounds great. Here, Lance, please take this," Luther said as he handed over a handheld radio device.

"A gift from Themis?" Lance asked.

Mina stood in shock at the blue eyed human. Did he also have foresight?

"I can see you're interested, Mina. No, I do not have foresight, just gifts of Elven magic blessed on me by my best friend, Luther Fang."

"So how many humans can actually use Elven magic?"

Four. Myself and Levi and you and your brother.

Mina looked at Levi differently now. Yes, he was incredibly handsome, with matching black hair and soft green eyes. However, there was always a sense of sadness about him, which she wanted to understand why.

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"Levi, I must ask too much of you again. Stay with the elves and aid them as much as you can. I'll keep the Emperor at bay."

"As you wish, my King."

"Mina, Levi, can two friends catch up?" Lance asked.

They stepped out and Mina took the opportunity to ask Levi why someone so beautiful carried such sadness in his eyes.

"We lived in a world of peace. Life was great and my young wife and first child were murdered by the Emperor for my failure to take over an Elven territory. We were just 20, and that was about 8 years ago."

Mina's eye illuminated blue and her green eye illuminated as well. She could see his living aura with the green eye, swirling with sadness. Her blue eye showed him finding love again.

Ding! You have unlocked your green eye. Quest completion 75%. Your green eye has the ability to see living auras and manipulate matter within your weapons.

Sora heard the ding and smiled, letting Stefania know.

Mina hugged Levi, said she was sorry and that in a vision he finds love again. His aura settled. It was the first time Levi smiled in quite some time.

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Inside, Lance and Luther caught up on everything. Not many knew Levi was Lance's son, because they gave him a non royal last name, "Shroud."

"How is he Lance? He looks so sad, yet so angry at the same time."

"He lives to serve and help my Kingdom and rebuild the elves. If I would let him, he'd storm the capital with the magical gifts you blessed him with and go right for the Emperor's head."

"I remember the day well. A gruesome punishment. What's next after SilverCrest?"

"Destroy Fox Valley and rebuild it! We should get going, I'd like to arrive home before nightfall. Call me on the radio anytime."

Luther and Lance walked out, Lance gave everyone a hug and whispered to Levi, "the girl is beautiful. Maybe grieve less and live your life. I'm not saying forget about your family. I'm sure they'd be happy to see you move on."

Luther smiled, as did Levi, and they were off.

On the journey home, Levi asked Mina about herself and she said she wished she had a good answer.

"I just keep learning more and more and whether I accomplish or fail I reincarnate either way. It can be any era, realm, time, or race."

"Does that scare you?"

"Everyday. I have my brother and he has the Princess, but this war is what we have to win!"

"Do you miss your human family and friends?"

"Our parents died when we were 18 and we dedicated our lives to avenging them. Then we died and ended up with Chronos. We have only had each other."

"I'm sorry for your loss. Let's train sometime. I can help you with your eyes," Levi admitted with a smirk.

"That would be great," Mina admitted.

Before they knew it, they were back home, and Sora and Stefania were nowhere to be found.

Levi had been staying in a small guest room, so Mina invited him to stay in Sora's bed.

He happily accepted. Where was her brother? She hadn't spent a night alone since she was a kid.

Sora had just fallen asleep in Stefania's room after a massive day of training. Once his sister unlocked her green eye, he did everything he could to unlock his.

"Sleep well, my love. Don't push yourself too far," Stefania said with a kiss on the forehead.

Mina and Levi talked late into the night, both having a new appreciation for the pain they each felt and the desire to win this war.