Chapter 2: Moonlight palace

I wake up in trance trying to recall what happened last night, My head felt heavy like a ton of weight was dragging it, I groaned in agony, but the good side is that my wounds don't hurt anymore. I sighed in relief, trying to gather enough strength to get up from the tree, "Ah!" I exclaimed in both disbelief and awe. This is the Tree of life that I was Looking for, I remembered that before we fought in that forceful War. Blood shedding war, I was assigned by the king of our Kingdom Skylar to find this tree of life.

I step back and further examined the astounding tree of life unable to believe that I am actually standing in front of it. The tree is tall, sturdy, and huge. Its roots were deeply nourished as if it's alive. And the leaves are made of crystal, which I'm certain anyone would find attractive and magical. After I examined the Tree of life, I tried to recall my mission however, my memory seems to be fussy due to fatigue and hunger. I haven't eaten anything after I was assigned by the king, I could only recall certain details about my mission.

"Haru." King Natala spoke in a monotone and authoritative voice.

"You have summoned me, my lord". I answered in honor of the king, kneeling down.

"Yes I have summoned you, The Famous Black Mage of the Town Glize, You may Stand up Now, I don't mean to Intimidate you." The King smiled discreetly. I didn't know what that means but somehow it unnerves me.

" I have a special mission for you, only you can do it". The king smiled Wickedly as if He's planning to do something awful.

" What is it my lord also why am I the only person capable to do it?". I frowned secretly and in Confusion.

"Haru you're the only who's capable of doing it, ordinary people can't subdue the curse or the effect of that tree, only gifted people like you can see and get it for me," The king replied.

I looked at him, making sure to listen carefully.

"Haru I'm talking about the mysterious tree of life, it's both blessing and a curse, it can cure people of an unbelievable state, can cure any diseases, it can bring back the dead, also it can grant you powers and it can grant people unbelievable strength, it can make the elders look young, not only for the physical aspect, as well the mind and soul, the curse of that tree is that one touch of the leaves of it can make ordinary people go insane and it can make your soul disperse from your physical body," He continued.

I was surprised yet I didn't let him read my emotions. Instead, I found myself nodding at him. No one can disobey the King. Not even me.

"However people with powers and abilities won't be affected and you Haru is the only one who has powers in the whole kingdom of Skylar, and in your own town, I only need you to get me a bunch of leaves Haru," He stated. with the tone of his voice, I already know that he's not asking me to do it. He's telling me to do it.

"I know it's a tough mission, but I really need the leaves Haru". The king sighed, almost as if he's showing sympathy but the determined look in his eyes told me the otherwise.

"I accept thy mission, my lord, It's my honor to be bestowed with such mission". I replied in full of honor and confidence.

"Do not worry Haru, I'll send my soldiers in your mission to accompany you, also you need to arrive there before dawn comes, understood?" He replied in his cold authoritative voice.

The voices seem to fade away, I tried to recall anything, but to no avail. I spend the whole day to scatter for food and decide to wash in the lake, near from the tree, I take off my clothes and jumps to the lake, I sighed dreamily thinking about goddess Suzune.

"Oh my goddess, where are thou goddess?" I murmured, wondering when I would get to see her again.

Her heavenly aura and angelic face is something I could not get off of my mind. Anywhere I look I imagined her standing there, showing me her brightest smile. For some unknown reason, my heart pounds hard with just the mere thought of her. This is one of those tough times wherein I couldn't understand my own feelings and emotions. I mean, we only met once and I barely know her yet here I am thinking of her like a fool.

I close my eyes and tried my best to stop thinking about her. But then out of nowhere, a sweet and melodic voice spoke.

"Are you thinking of me Haru?"

My eyes flutter open when I heard that. It's the same voice I was longing to hear. Then to confirm my suspicion I saw Goddess Suzune standing near the lake. I blushed in embarrassment. In my mind thinking, " does she heard what I said, I'm such a fool, how could I not think this through" I gets up from the lake to greet the goddess Suzune, when suddenly she screams.

"Mortal what is that thing hanging under you". she closed her eyes in disgust and disbelief.

I couldn't comprehend what was she's talking about until I realize the situation, I was ***** in front of the goddess Suzune.

"Forgive me my goddess Suzune, I didn't mean to let you see me in this state". I quickly dressed up.

"No need mortal because I've brought you new clothes to wear, you don't need to wear that raggy outfit anymore". she replied with her sweet voice, a voice that's music to my ears.

"Thank you so much goddess Suzune". I replied with embarrassment and gratefulness. I quickly dress up and look into my new outfit.

"It's still the same outfit, but it's not raggy looking anymore". I continued speaking.

"Don't be mesmerized mortal, I would love to take you into my moonlight palace, follow me please". she replied with her blissful face and angelic smile.

"It's my pleasure Goddess Suzune". I replied while still blushing from embarrassment, I let out a chuckle.

I followed her through the moonlight palace, I was surprised to what I saw, shining throne, every material of it is shining like a crystal. It's not an actual palace, but a throne in the middle of the forest, surrounded by many trees, moonlight striking under the ground making the Throne standout more. Even the aura of the place seems magical. There are floating crystal beads everywhere illuminating the whole palace. Everything is perfect and beautiful.

"What a beautiful throne you have Goddess Suzune." I breathe.

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