Noir eyes widened, still filled with disbelief lingering in his expression. Yet even in that state, a part of him refused to to believe the possibilities. Slowly, almost hesitantly, he stepped closer.
" Jemi ... are you one of them? " Noir expression turn serious.
Jemi smirk then point his phone to Noir face.
Noir mouth hung open in utter disbelief. " Huh!? What the hell!? "
It was a posted picture of Noir on notegram—He wore a blue varsity jacket over a plain white T-shirt. His mouth widen in smile and the background is the Nirvana Temple.
The caption read : " Here it is! The famous Temple Of Nirvana! This place are not so scary as they said. "
Noir place both of his hand on his face dumbfounded. " ( Damn it! how could i forget about the picture that i posted? I meant for the trip to be a secret. How could i do such thing? moreover post it on notegram? ) "
Noir eyes wide as he realize something. " ( That could be means that fatty friend could easily track me now that they saw the post. ) "
" And what do you mean by i'm one of th.." before Jemi could finish Noir take Jemi phone as Noir thumb hovered over the screen. " Hey what the hell?! "
" Wait i need to check on something. " Noir said his finger hovering on the screen. He check the likes on his post.
You like the post
JemiTrinity like the post
HandsomeMantis like the post
IcyNature like the post
Noir smile proudly" ( Wait, i got four likes! this is the first! )" Then his expression turn serious. " ( This is not the moment to be happy! They could be one of these four—how about the comments? ) " Noir hovering over the comment section.
The comments :
IcyNature : Is it really not that scary?
YourAverageSigma : The look on your face makes me wanna punch you.
JemiTrinity : Bro...You didn't even tell me...
HandsomeMantis : I hate to say this but you such a really handsome guy!
User12109796 : They said people went missing after gone to that place.
Noir smile proudly yet again. " ( Am i that handsome? hehe—I didn't even realize that. ) " Noir smile weirdly.
Jemi on the counter stare at Noir wondering what is happening. " ( Is he gone crazy or what? ) " Jemi thought.
" Hey, i think you got some explanation to do, Noir. " Jemi pat Noir on the back.
" Huh? Explain? ( What should i do? I thought he was one of them— that's why i just ask the sudden question without further thinking. ) Noir pat his head.
Jemi still waiting for answers on the counter.
Noir sigh. " ( Should i just tell him what happen? i mean we've been friends for almost a year now— But i never know what happen if my situation get leaked. ) "
Noir fixed his gaze to Jemi. " ( I also kind of need some information wether it's about Doombringer or Sentinel— Who else have that knowledge beside Jemi who close to me. That means i could use him to get any information i need. ) "
Jemi sigh. " It's okay if you didn't want tel... " before Jemi could finish.
" I tell you. " Noir said.
" Huh? " Jemi confuse.
Noir place his hand on Jemi shoulder. " I explain everything about what happen at the Nirvana Temple. Tonight. "
Jemi smile excitedly. " You better kept your words. " Jemi said.
...
Steam wafted softly from the bathroom door as it opened with a creak, unveiling a woman emerging, snugly clad in cozy pajamas. A towel was coiled around her head revealing her blue icy ice.
She lay down on her bed as she pick up her phone. Her thumbs hovering over the picture that's been posted by Noir social media. " ( Did he really go the temple? He could've gone missing by now.)
She sigh. " ( He seems like a good guy and a funny one and that. I hope he's okay. The place itself is prohibited not to just civilian but also us ranker. They said people gone missing around that area because of some wild animal and some believe they just get lost. ) "
" At least, that's what they believe. " She said.
" ( I think there is something else about the place. But other ranker seems like they have no idea, even Auren seems clueless when i brought upon the topic— Or rather they're pretending not to know. ) " as she stand up from her bed.
"A Sentinel vow are to protect the world and it's people without fail. Preventing great threats and standing against chaos and destruction are the promise we made. It seems the answer i sought couldn't be founded in the likes of us. " She said as her ring start to glow.
Her ring glowing as her outfit shifts completely. Her outfit transforms into a regal battle outfit. Silver-white armor, etched with glowing crystal patterns. The bodice, sculpted like enchanted silver. Beneath merging seamlessly with crystalline leggings. A long, snowflake-like coat flows behind her. Her hair flows, caught in a magical breeze, and her calm, confident expression.
" Then i investigate it myself. " She said.
[ 7th Rank Sentinel ]
' THE FROZEN EMPRESS '
NIA FRAZZER
...
As the sky grew darker, The night unfurled it's cloak. Noir and Jemi finished their conversation at Noir's room. " That's all that happened that day. " Noir said as he grab a packet of potato chip.
Jemi captivating upon hearing what Noir has told. " Wow, that's actually a lot to process. Oh, and yeah. about the ring part? "
Noir lift up his hand showing the ring he had gotten. " This is the ring. "
Jemi take Noir hand to examine it closer. " Why i only notice it now? You doesn't seem to try to hide it , to be honest. "
Noir smile awkwardly. " Haha... You are so weird...You couldn't notice it... hehe...Not that i forgot to hide it of course... haha. "
* He forgot to hide it... *
" Hmm... can you try to take it off? " Jemi said as Noir gritted his teeth try to take the ring off.
But nothing happen.
Noir take a deep breath after the struggle. " I can't... It seems this ring are the same as the one we had since birth. The ring won't come out. "
" It's only will disappear. When we are dead, of course. " Jemi rested a finger on his chin, eyes narrowing as thoughts swirled behind them.
Jemi smirk. " It's impossible to have more than one ring and there's no cases such as people who can wield two rings. "
" Logically speaking of course! " Jemi shout.
Noir jump out of his seated position to close Jemi mouth. " Hey, Lower your voice...They could come here any minute."
Jemi got nervous. " You mean ' Doombringers '..."
" No! It is the neighbour. I pretty much got lots warning already. So please keep your voice down..." For the first time, Noir sweat a lot more than he hitting the gym.
Jemi gazed fixed at Noir with no expression. " ( You more scared about your neighbour than doombringers, huh?. ) "
" Ahem! Let me explain in detail. " Jemi clearing his throat.
Jemi start to act like a teacher. " At the moment of birth, an individual's body and soul align with one single ring—this is referred to as the Bound Origin. The ring extends their essence, uniquely harmonized with their energy. "
" Then what happen if we forced ourself to wield other than ours? " Noir ask curiously.
" This is just a theory i found. It said, ' If an individual attempts to put on a second ring, the two energies collide forcefully inside them. The outcome? The soul starts to fracture.' Basically we're dead." as Jemi put on his glasses.
"But there are no recorded cases in history where individuals attempted to wield a second ring because the ring will perish as soon as the wielder died. Thus, wearing more than one ring practically impossible. " The room felt cold as Jemi take the chip from Noir.
" Oh so that's why. But why i c..." Before Noir could finish.
"…Except " Jemi smirk in interest.
" The ring chose it's own wielder. While other rings demand the wearer to adjust, your new ring adjusts to the wearer. And so, it chose you to wield it —not through force, but through choice.That's why you not dead. " Jemi smug.
Noir stare at his new ring as his mouth widen with smile. " So you're saying my dream is yet to perished? "
Jemi put down his glasses. " Well, It's only a theory i found but i think the proof of it already been founded. The proof is you, Noir. ' The Wielder of Two rings ' .
" That such lame name. " Noir said as Jemi hold back his bad intention. " ( This guy really...) " Jemi thought.
Jemi eyes widen all of a sudden. " By the way, What kind of abilities you get? "
Noir stand from his seated position. " It easier if i show you. "