Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos-Chapter 157 - 156: Seiya’s Own Barrier? [1]

The commander's eyes only widened by the minute as he remained staring at the devastated remains of the cavern—his blood pressure soaring.

His mouth slowly fell open, hushed breaths escaping as he stared in disbelief—unable to believe his own eyes.

"What do you mean he scammed you?" His assistant who stood firm, calm and unbothered, asked. "Did you have a deal with him?"

Cold sweat slowly beaded the commander's face from stress, his expression darkening as the weight of the situation settled heavily upon him.

"W-well, kinda, yeah," he murmured in response.

"That race is only ever good at deceit, so why would you make a deal with him?" The assistant asked. "The only thing that makes them faithful is when you stake your soul in return," he said, his demeanor steady. "Did you?"

The commander's eyes slowly spun in their sockets, feeling the truth in his assistant's words slap him in the face.

"N-no," he managed to let out.

His assistant's face darkened with irritation, glaring at the commander. "Then what were you expecting?" He asked. "A casket full of roses at your funeral?"

"Hugh!" The commander sighed out loud, his muscles relaxing with the act as his head dipped.

"But still! To think Kaeliyus would do this…"

Not offering any other word, his assistant gently got a hold of him by the arm and dragged him back to their car, where they got in and drove off.

*****

Within the confines of their home, Kaeliyus is seen exiting a room, and gently shutting the door behind him. He had just finished checking up on Ibyu who he made rest in a separate room from Seiya to prevent any accident from happening.

The day had already stretched into evening, yet Seiya and Ibyu remained sleeping. Kaeliyus simply concluded they must've been really tired so he let them, making sure nothing disturbed their rest.

Kaeliyus walked down the small corridor, heading to the living room where he flinched, a bit surprised to meet Seiya seated on the couch. Since he only checked on Ibyu, afraid to disturb Seiya even the slightest, he wasn't aware Seiya had risen from his slumber.

But what got him more was that Seiya's eyes were open, seemingly already healed which made Kaeliyus glad that his young Lord was no longer in pain.

"My Lord," he rushed over, bowing slightly. "Should I get you a blindfold?" He asked.

"It's not necessary," Seiya replied, his tone groggy as he had just woken up.

"Then, I'll prepare you a meal to replenish your energy," he said, but waiting for Seiya's approval.

"Thank you," Seiya said, and Kaeliyus' head almost exploded with excitement. His eyes lit up, sparkling with deep admiration toward Seiya.

Without wasting any more time, Kaeliyus rushed into the kitchen where he prepared the meal and served Seiya.

As Seiya ate, he lifted his gaze, meeting Kaeliyus' eyes that were locked on him with eerie sparkles.

"Why don't you eat?" Seiya asked, taking Kaeliyus by surprise.

"H-huh? Y-yes, my Lord," a flustered Kaeliyus stammered. "I mean, how dare I?!" He yelled when he got a hold of himself. "I am but a servant of the young Lord. How dare I share the same table as you?"

Seiya's white eyes focused intently on Kaeliyus, silent but the command within them were unmistakable.

Kaeliyus averted his eyes, head dipping as he went into a bowing gesture. "But if my Lord permits it then…." He slowly pushed back a chair, joining Seiya on the table.

They both ate quietly, Kaeliyus not daring to utter a word to interrupt his young Lord's supper. After eating, they both retired to the living room where Seiya sat on the one-seater couch with Kaeliyus standing firm behind him like a bodyguard. That was until Seiya dismissed him—asking him to leave his back.

With a polite bow, Kaeliyus made a turn, sitting on the couch before Seiya that they faced each other. Seiya's eyes were blank, unreadable like they always had been, but Kaeliyus' dark eyes held more than could be described as he gazed straight ahead.

But as Seiya returned the gaze, staring deep like he was peering into Kaeliyus' soul itself, it caused him to shudder with cold sweats, tension rising heavily within him.

They both remained quiet, silent like mutes. Ibyu was yet to wake so it was just the two of them. After a while of almost stripping Kaeliyus bare with his blank stare, Seiya's voice cut through the tension suffocating Kaeliyus.

"What has you so troubled?" He asked, surprising Kaeliyus whose dark eyes widened, his slit crimson pupil stretching long. "You're sweating so much," he added.

Kaeliyus' face tensed more at his young Lord's oblivious question. But, he decided to take hold of the opportunity to voice out one of the matters that had him troubled.

"The villagers, my Lord," Kaeliyus began softly. "I'm afraid they might not make it for long," he said.

"My barrier isn't as strong as the one the demons used. Even the association had been able to break it with ease, let alone the demons," he continued. "I know you may not care or worry for them but they are the first people—"

"No," Seiya cut Kaeliyus short. "I do worry about them," he said, catching Kaeliyus yet again by surprise.

Kaeliyus' eyes widened with disbelief, side-eying his young Lord. There's no way that is true. He probably worded it wrong, Kaeliyus thought to himself.

Before Kaeliyus could ask what he meant, Seiya continued. "I mean, that village seems to attract trouble a lot. I'm sure if I stay close, I'll get to meet new demons."

Kaeliyus' eyes narrowed at Seiya, half-lidded as they peered intently at him with casual disbelief. In correct terms, you're intrigued by the unnatural occurrences in the village, and want to stay close so you get opportunities to slaughter more demons, Kaeliyus said in his mind, not daring to voice it out.

That isn't worry at all, my Lord, he slumped back into the couch. You just don't understand what it should be.

Ugh…do I also have to teach him emotions? Kaeliyus sighed. Come to think of it, I was tasked with teaching him humanity, *sigh*.

"My Lord, what is humanity?" Kaeliyus asked bluntly.

"Huh?" Seiya let out, taken aback by the abrupt question. "Humanity is being human," he replied.

"Exactly! And you're human my Lord, so you're good to go. Perfect!" Kaeliyus praised.

"Back to the issue my Lord. I'm afraid I cannot protect the village with my barrier," he started. "However, you can...with your own barrier."

Seiya stared blankly at him, confused because he was certain he had no ability to cast a barrier.

"I mean," he continued. "When you were sent into the universe, it was sent alongside you," he said.

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