Chapter 10: When the ocean screams

Taro: Can I know who you are?

A little annoyed by his attitude, he replied in an disapproving tone: young man, you lack good manners, I am the village lord.

Taro then replied: I don't know you.

Irritated, Mukade retorted: it is not very serious, anyway we are not here for these futile things.

Taro then perceived steps of steps which approached: ...

It was the monk with serpentine eyes that was approaching them. Seeing Taro's eyes, as blue as those of his mother, he gently stroked his face and declared: 'What a fascinating child.'

Taro, worried and suspicious, did not understand what was going on by observing this mysterious man. Then the monk added: 'It's now time to start the ritual.'

Surprised, Taro exclaimed: 'What ritual?'

Mukade, gently, replied: 'You see, dear Taro, your blood will allow us to open the door of the abyss.'

Taro, surprised, exclaimed: "You can't do this, imagine the consequences it could have. »»

Mukade answered him calmly: "Don't worry, we have already planned everything. »»

The monk then approached Taro, a dagger in hand. He gently lifted Taro, then, carefully, he stuck the dagger slightly in his abdomen.

Although it was done with care, the pain remained unbearable. Taro spat blood and stared at Mukade with a look of sadness and anger.

The monk then declared: with the blood of a siren son, it is possible to awaken the demons of the sea and to access their power.

Mukade added: You see, dear Taro, thanks to your blood, we will be able to revive the old swallowed and reign empire on the sea and the earth.

Attached to the altar, Taro observed, helpless, the beginning of the ritual. The water took a black shade, the waves roared, and in the depths, something opened their eyes.

Darkness began to intensify and Taro was emptying his blood, but Rika and Haru had not abandoned. Accompanied by Princess Benihime and their parents, they headed for the sanctuary where Taro was selected prisoner.

Benihime then asked with a certain concern: "Are you sure that it is here?" »»

Rika replied with confidence: "Yes, Princess Yaohime guides us on the right path. »»

Haru added: "We have to hurry, don't waste time on the way. »»

Rika held a delicate lotus in his hand and continued his race. He had discovered this flower in the swamp, not far from the cave where Yaohime rested. These lotus had to help them fight the darkness they were going to meet.

Once arrived at their hiding place, Yaohime announced to them: “Unfortunately, I cannot go further. »»

Haru replied gently: "It doesn't matter, we will continue without you for the moment. »»

Yaohime had disappeared, so they entered the cave. By progressing, they met two guards posted at the entrance to the sanctuary, and one of them exclaimed: 'Hey, you cannot enter.'

Benihime replied with confidence: 'I ordered you to let us pass.'

Seeing the princess, the guard cried: 'Princess! What are you doing here? '

Benihime, with determination, returned the question to him: 'and where Mukade is?'

They remained silent for a moment, then suddenly, they heard a cry of pain coming from the inside. Recognizing this voice, Rika exclaimed: "It's Taro!" »»

Unable to wait any longer, Toriyama and Monsieur Saï said to them: "Go ahead without us, we will remember the time that the reinforcement arrives. »»

Mademoiselle Alma, a little worried, asked, "Are you sure?" »»

Mr. Saï replied with confidence: "Yes, go ahead, we must save Taro, this is our priority. »»

Haru then added: "Okay, let's go." »»

Mademoiselle Alma then said to them with kindness: “Take care of yourself. »»

Looking at their silhouette moving away, he whispered in a low way: "You too. »»

They pursued their race until reaching the interior of the sanctuary, where they discovered Taro, tied up on an altar of coral and slowly losing his blood.

Hhaken by this vision, Rika exclaimed: "Taro! »»

Taro opened his eyes slightly and distinguished Rika, Haru, as well as their mother and another woman whom he did not know.

In a weak voice, he succeeds in saying: "Rika ... Haru ... Haru ..."

Rika exclaimed with enthusiasm: well, good Taro, we come to save you!

Benihime, seeing the young Taro, was struck by his resemblance to his ancestor Yaohime. She remained amazed. It was then that Mukade emerged from the shadow and asked: Princess Benihime, what are you doing here?

Benihime replied politely: I turn the question back to you, what is going on here? What were you doing with this child?

Mukade, with a mischievous smile, said: "Finally, princess, don't worry about the affairs of the kingdom, I'm here to manage them. Go back to your home and stay there. »»

Benihime replied: "Do not take me for a fool, I know exactly what you are trying to do, but attacking a child is unacceptable. »»

Suddenly, the earth began to tremble and the waves were agitated. Frightened, Lady Sakura exclaimed: "But what happens?" »»

Disturbing shadows began to form in the cave, while darkness concentrated in the sea. Amazed, Mademoiselle Alma exclaimed: is that normal? What's going on?

A frightening rumble sounds depths, resonating throughout the sanctuary. He was so powerful that he reached the ears of Mr. Saï and Toriyama. Worried about their wives and children, Mr. Saï cried: What was it?

Mr. Toriyama, perplexed, replied: I hope they are well there.

Unfortunately, they could not enter because they had to watch the prisoners. In the village, the roar of the depths was heard by all.

Mr. Fujisawa, who left his restaurant, was accompanied by his daughter. She asked him, "Did you hear that, dad?" »»

Mr. Fujisawa replied: "Yes, I heard it. »»

Some villagers left their home, curious to understand what was happening. The waves were unleashed with an unusual intensity, while the darkness seemed to extend over the sea.

Seeing this, Nanami could not help feeling a deep concern. Tightening her hand against her chest, she allowed herself invaded by anxiety. She then turned her gaze to the sea and whispered: 'I hope Taro is fine.'

Out of step with the moment, Taro, who was selected in the sanctuary, felt his strength abandon him, while atrocious pain assaulted him, making only amplify his cries of suffering.

Taro: aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh !!!

Sensitive to the distress of Taro, Benihime could not remain silent and exclaimed: no, taro !!

With a determined look, she stared at the Lord and added: Please stop it immediately.

Mukade, with a malicious sneer, declared: it is already too late, the monsters of the depths will finally awaken, and I will reign supreme on the sea and on the earth.

Mukade had completely lost reason, making fun of his victory, while darkness continued to expand in the kingdom.

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