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Death’s Daughter Chapter 207

“Author: FoodLovingPanda”

CHAPTER 207: TRUTH

I must have misheard, right? This creepy avatar dude just called the two of us siblings. I can get the fact he called us children of death since I already heard this term being used for humans, but why siblings? We’re not related. I stared at the soul reaper all puzzled.

“Excuse me mr. Soul Reaper, you must be mistaken. How can I be related to this thing next to me? He and I merely touched the core at the same time.”

I looked at both of them waiting for an answer which made me aware of Archduke’s frown. So there is something about him in that sentence that he does not want other, mainly me, to know. Good, tell him that you don’t agree or let him explain everything to me.

“If the two of you didn’t share the same origin and aura, it would be impossible for a dungeon to have two masters. But because both of you are Lord Thanatos’ children, I can serve both of you dutifully.”

Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold your horses. Are you telling me that this mystery man of mine is actually related to Thanatos? No freakin way! That is one heck of a bomb being dropped on me. No wonder that he claims to be my brother. I should have guessed it sooner, there is only one person that I ever admitted to being my father and that is Thanatos. He even said when we met that he heard about me from his father. I am such an idiot. I should have known this is the truth.

“Just stay put for now Soul reaper. We will do the imprint later on. I think we will need some time.”

I was still frozen in shock. How can this be? I thought back to each and every time we talked together and honestly there were even more hints dropped here and there. I was just too oblivious to notice.

“Why didn’t you say anything? Who are you and how did you meet Thanatos? Are you his real son? Adoptive? Did you die as well? What is your story? Why do you hate me so much even though we’re ‘related’?”

There were so many questions that I needed answers to. I wanted to ask even more, but I stopped myself and just waited to hear the answers to these first. I wanted at least some explanation about all this.

“There was no point in you knowing, so I didn’t say it. It’s not like we grew up together, the only thing we have in common is that we inconvenienced Thanatos at some point in time since we refused to die. So he put us here to ‘praise’ our will to live. Also, the only reason I acknowledge you as my sister is to prepare you for the future. Think of it as life insurance.”

What a cruel man. I don’t want to associate with an old man like him. I should probably forget about him completely and act like I don’t even know him, seeing how he’s being so cold right now. But still, I am curious.

“And that’s it? Do you come from Earth, or some other planet that I don’t know of? How did you become so strong?”

“No, I am 100% Dorean person. And I grinded a lot as you would say it. Also I died because of the dispute among the twelve guardians. I held a grudge and didn’t want to move on, so Thanatos picked me up and gave me life again.”

“I still don’t see why you never said anything before. Are there any others out there alive?”

The way he avoided my gaze gave me the answer. It seems that I have more people related to me. What a fun festival it will be once I meet them all, but it seems that he does not get along well with others. Just a hunch though.

“I never said it because you seemed irrelevant. But then, you were the first one that survived without dying for so long. This is also the reason why you haven’t met the others yet.”

What does dying have to do with knowing or not knowing others? Thinking how there are others with Thanatos’ blessings, those people must all be quite formidable and famous. I really want to know who are they and why doesn’t he get along with them.

“So who are they? Have I heard about them before?”

“You have definitely heard about the eldest one. By the way, before you arrived I was the youngest among us siblings. I must say that I am thankful that you took that title away from me.”

He still didn’t answer who they are, but I can see why he wouldn’t get along with them if he was the youngest sibling.

“Tell me, who are they? How many there are?”

I saw his hesitation and anger at the question. Okay, this more than just not getting along. Whoever these people are, I will either like the answer very much, or hate it to the bones.

“There are five children of Thanatos on Doren. The two of can be said to stand on one side. The other three are The Black King and his two Black Dukes. We’re such a great family, don’t you agree?”

***VITOU’S POV***

That little rascal, why do weird and dangerous things always happen when she is around? First, her scene at the Labyrinth Dungeon where it was changed directly and now a place that is in the middle of nowhere just so happened to form a new dungeon. I won’t even mention the one in the capital.

Sure this was accidental, but too much has been going on lately. It is no longer peaceful. And I can’t help but this that Naoko is the reason why the world is no longer quiet. I need to restrain her as soon as possible. Also I should do something to gain complete control over the heroes. They will need to become a true force for the kingdom.

*knock*knock*

Who’s coming in the middle of the night? I opened the door and found Nakamura standing in front of me with his eyes completely unfocused and he was swaying slightly from side to side. He didn’t seem awake, so is he sleepwalking?

“Wha…”
“Young
prince, hear me out. Make sure that your father hears this as well. Some boundaries are not to be crossed. He is standing on the edge and if he takes another step he will ruin himself, his family and in the end his country. And you shall be the tool that will bring all that chaos. I warn you young prince, beware of the future. The sleeping tiger has awoken, pray that it shall go back to sleep. As your Goddess I give you this command.”

Upon saying these words Nakamura collapsed on the floor. I brought him back to his room, but the words he gave me were really upsetting. If the goddess herself possessed his body just to deliver this message I must relay each word to my father and look for anyone that is planning on using me. I will not allow my kingdom to come to ruin.