Chapter 1017: To Face The Dark And Quell The Fear


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    The celebratory partysted untilte at night, after which everyone finally retired to rest.


    Resting with his lovers, Ethan was clueless about the Golden Egg dering him as its partner, which would spread among the Fomorian Race after the Chieftains returned to their Main Army.


    This meant that the young man now held a special position among their Tribes, giving him a Rank that honored him as their King''s sworn brother.


    In other words, Ethan now had the backing of the Fomorians and could ask for their assistance whenever he needed it.


    The Fomorian Army that had decided to invade the Shire Continent wasn''t all the strength that their Race currently possessed.


    They still had powerful Tribe Treasures, which they had left behind to protect their people who remained in their Ancestral Lands.


    The Fomorian Chieftains also had a powerful reserve army, which was just as strong as their current main force.


    This reserve army was under themand of four other Fomorian Chieftains who had stayed behind in their Ancestral Lands.


    The only reason why they didn''t join the expedition was because they had no interest in bing the Fomorian King.


    They made a vow to serve only the One True King and would not take orders from other Chieftains.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    While everyone rested for the night, Zia stood on top of the hilt of the Giant Sword and gazed over the horizon.


    A momentter, the three other treasures appeared beside her and turned into their demi- human forms.


    Lia Fail transformed into a beautiful maiden, her long brown hair fluttering in the breeze.


    Areadbhair transformed into a devilish man with short red hair, and eyes that glowed golden like embers.


    The Cauldron of Dagda transformed into a little girl dressed in a green robe with a circlet of gold.


    Suddenly, a faint image of a King wearing a crown on his head smiled at the four of them.


    His skin was fair, and his features were so refined that he seemed to have been sculpted by the gods themselves.


    The second thing that people would notice when they looked at this person was his right arm, which was made of silver.


    It was once cut offpletely from his body, making him unfit to continue his rule over the Tuatha De Danann.


    The King first looked at Lia Fail, who was looking back at her chosen King with a smile on her beautiful face.


    He then smiled faintly at the four treasures of his people before speaking something simr to a prophecy, which only the four of them could hear.


    "When the four treasures are brought as one,


    The veil shall part, the deed be done.


    The Stone of Destiny shall sing once more,


    As whispers awaken from the ancient lore."


    The King then nced at Areadbhair, who pressed his arms over his chest and stared at his King with eyes that zed with determination.


    "The Spear shall ze, a star reborn,


    Its edge ame to pierce the morn.


    The Sword shall gleam, unbroken, true,


    To carve the path for what is due.


    The King then shifted his attention to the little girl, who curtsied at him with a smile on her face.


    The handsome manughed and lightly patted the girl''s head, adding more words to his prophecy.


    "The Cauldron deep, of endless grace,


    Shall summon life to fill this ce.


    When all unite, the hour draws near,


    The Tuatha''s call will split the sphere."


    He then backed away, and sped his hands behind his back, looking at the treasures who


    were now gathered before him.


    "By earth and sky, by fire and sea,


    The old ones rise in sovereignty.


    Their power reimed, their kingdom begun,


    Beneath the moon, beneath the sun."


    The image of the King slowly faded, but before hepletely disappeared, he spoke of words


    filled with promise.


    "From mists they rise, the ancient band,


    With fire and de in steadfast hand.


    The Tuatha return, their purpose clear,


    To face the dark and quell the fear."


    "One final battle, the earth to save,


    Their courage fierce, their hearts so brave.


    When dawn shall break, the world made whole,


    Their sacrifice, a timeless goal."


    When those final words were spoken, the four Treasures of the Tuatha De Danann all cupped their hands and bowed towards the horizon, paying respect to the race who made a promise to


    help them onest time.


    ***


    When morning came, Ethan opened his eyes and found his head buried in Chloe''s chest.


    He nked out for a bit before finally remembering what had happened the day before.


    Thanks to the painstaking effort of his three lovers, his cold heart had been sessfully thawed and had once again regained its peace.


    Ethan sighed as he closed his eyes, burying his head deeper in Chloe''s chest, kissing the valley between her breasts before wrapping his hands around her body.


    He didn''t mind staying like this for a bit longer, basking in her softness and warmth.


    Lilian was hugging Ethan from behind. The funny thing was that Illumina was hugging Lilian from behind as well.


    The mermaid princess had taken a liking to this sister of hers because she was very bold and very proactive during her passionate lovemaking with Ethan.


    Ethan, who had fought many battles on the battlefield and in bed, thanked King Oceanus'' Legacy for strengthening his body, allowing him to satisfy his three lovers at once.


    His other Legacies benefited from his Legacy Resonance with Lilian, giving them a boost in


    strength.


    However, after absorbing and stabilizing the Legacy of the ughterer, his other Legacies received another boost, especially King Oceanus'' Legacy, the Sea King''s Might, which was


    mostly meant for the battlefield as well.


    However, not only was Ethan nearly unmatched on bloody battlefields, but he was also nearly unmatched in other battlefields, especially on ones where his opponents were his lovers, who would all join hands to subdue him.


    Finally, half an hourter, Ethan opened his eyes because he knew that he couldn''t remain in


    this peaceful ce forever.


    Lilian told him that she woulde with Ethan to have a private chat with King Austen today,


    which meant that the truth hade.


    Ethan had no idea what this talk would lead to.


    However, regardless of the consequences, he would not give up Lilian or make her feel injustice in any way, even if he had to stand on the other side of the King of Eastshire.


    (A/N: I would like to thank all of you for your continuous support of me and my stories. The past year has been full of challenges, and I am able to ovee them because I know that you


    guys have my back.


    And now, as we wee another New Year, I wish that all of you will have good health, and find all the happiness this world has to offer. Advance Happy New Year everyone, and I hope that 2025 would be a better, and brighter year for all of us!


    More power to all, and I''ll see you all in the next chapters!)