Chapter 81
The wind moved through the dry grass outside the small house.
Slow.
Patient.
Like it had been there long before either of them existed.
Tayo stood near the edge of the yard, staring toward the distant horizon.
Behind him—the wooden door creaked open.
His mother stepped outside.
She paused for a moment when she saw him standing there.
Then smiled softly.
Mother: "You're awake early."
Tayo turned slightly.
Then quickly asked—
Tayo: "…Can you tell it again?"
She already knew what he meant.
A small amused smile appeared on her face.
Mother: "The story again?"
Tayo nodded immediately.
Tayo: "The Justice God one."
his eyes filled with excitement and Curiosity in voice...Like no matter how many times he heard it—it never stopped feeling important.
His mother lowered herself onto the wooden step outside the house.
Patting the empty space beside her.
Mother: "Come sit then."
Tayo sat beside her immediately.
Already ready to listen.
The wind moved softly through the field.
Carrying dust.
Silence.
Old memories.
Mother: "You really like this story."
Tayo nodded quickly.
Tayo: "Because it feels real."
A small pause.
Then—
Tayo: "And because I still have questions."
His mother laughed softly.
Warmly.
Mother: "Then ask."
She looked toward the sky for a moment.
Then began—not like someone telling a tale.
But like someone sharing something old.
Mother: "When God was alone…"
Mother: "…He created angels."
Tayo listened carefully....
Completely focused.
Mother: And after that…"
Mother: "…humans."
Tayo looked down slightly.
Thinking.
Tayo: "…And humans ruined everything?"
His mother glanced at him.
Not angry.
Not disappointed.
Only thoughtful.
Mother: "People became greedy."
Her voice stayed calm.
Gentle.
Mother: "When people are given blessings…
"Mother: "…sometimes they forget gratitude."
The wind passed softly.
Mother: "And when greed grows too much…
"Mother: "…even beautiful things begin to break."
Tayo thought quietly.
Then suddenly—Tayo: "…Then came the Guardian Gods?"
A faint smile crossed her face.
Mother: "Correct."
She folded her hands gently.
Mother: "And God of Justice was one of them."
Tayo tilted his head.
Tayo: "…The sleeping one?"
Mother chuckled softly.
Mother: "Yes."
Tayo frowned slightly.
Curious.
Tayo: "But why was he asleep?"
His mother looked toward the sky.
Mother: "Because it was God's will."
Tayo looked confused.
Tayo: "…What does that mean?"
Mother smiled softly..
.Mother: "It means some things are too large for us to fully understand."
Then—
Mother: "Maybe God already knew human greed would never truly disappear."
The words settled quietly between them.
Mother: "And eventually…"
Mother: "…human greed turned even the Guardian Gods into stone."
Tayo looked down.
Quiet for a moment.
Mother: "After they fell…"
Her gaze drifted toward the distant horizon.
Mother: "…the world began to suffer."
Tayo frowned.
Tayo: "…Did God curse everyone?"
His mother thought for a moment.
Mother: "Maybe."
Then she smiled lightly.
Mother: "Or maybe the world was simply facing the consequences of its choices."
The wind moved through the grass again.
Soft.
Patient.
Mother: "But even then…"
Mother: "…God did not abandon people."
Tayo looked up quickly.
Interested again.
Tayo: "Really But how there are still monsters?"
Mother nodded.
Mother: "God sent hope."
Mother: "…An angel."
Mother: "…A messenger."
Something about her voice changed.
Serious.More reverent.
Mother: "And through that messenger…"
Mother: "…came a prophecy."
Tayo leaned forward slightly.
Curious.
Mother: "One day…"
Mother: "…four souls will arrive."
Tayo blinked.Tayo: "Four?"
Mother nodded.
Mother: "Four humans."
Mother: "…born into this world."
Mother: "…destined to awaken the God of Justice."
Tayo's eyes widened slightly.
Mother: "And one day…"
Mother: "…his judgment will bring peace back to the world."
Tayo stayed quiet for a moment.
Thinking hard.
Then—
Tayo: "…How do we know when the four souls arrive?"
His mother smiled softly.
Not uncertain.
Not afraid.
Certain.
Like faith had always lived quietly inside her.
Mother: "With time…"
Mother: "…people will know."
A pause.
Mother: "But one of them…"
Mother: "…will be known as the blood of Peace."
Tayo blinked.Tayo: "…Peace?"
Mother nodded.
Mother: "Yes."Mother: "
And when that soul appears…"
Mother: "…people are meant to search for them."
Tayo tilted his head.
Tayo: "Search?"
Mother smiled warmly.
Mother: "Of course."
Mother: "Peace doesn't come to those who only wait."
Mother: "People must look for it."
Mother: "Protect it."
Mother: "And believe in it."
Tayo repeated quietly—
Tayo: "…Believe in it."
Silence stretched gently between them.
The wind moved again.
Then—Tayo: "…Can I be one of them?"
His mother laughed softly.
Warm.
Gentle.
Mother: "Maybe."
Tayo's eyes immediately lit up.
Tayo: "Really?"
Mother nodded.
Mother: "Who knows?"
Mother: "Faith works in mysterious ways."
His small hands tightened into fists.
Excitement sparkled in his eyes.
Tayo: "…Then I'll find them."
A pause.
Tayo: "I'll find the Blood of Peace."
His voice became firmer.
Certain in the way only children could be.
Tayo: "…And save everyone."
His mother looked at him.
Then smiled.
Proud.
Certain.
Mother: "Then keep your faith."
The wind moved softly through the field.
The grass bent gently.
And somehow—the world felt quiet again.-
--Present
DayBOOM—
Reality shattered.Commander gasped sharply as cold air slammed back into his lungs...
...
Pain returned.
Blood filled his mouth.
The sanctuary trembled violently once more.
He slowly lifted his head.
Monessa's stone form stood ahead.
Silent.
Waiting.
And suddenly—he remembered.
The promise.
Faith.
His fingers pressed harder against the broken ground.
Commander (whispering): "…Mother…"
Blood slipped from his lips.
But still—he forced himself upward.
Slowly.
Painfully.
Commander: "…I'll keep trying."
The wind shifted softly around him.
Like something unseen had listened.
And despite everything breaking
—He stood again
...CHAPTER 81 ENDS...