Raising A Few Wives in a Beast Apocalypse
Chapter 216 - 216: I love you

Back at the battle scene...

"All evil Monarchs must die" A familiar voice spoke just a few metres away from the weakened Muku.

His version was a bit blurry. However, he was certain that the person didn't look like that before.

As he was wondering what was wrong. The voice's owner grasped its hand tightly. Which crushed the precious shard that powered the Monarch's resurrection.

The moment the shard was crushed. The Monarch's body, which still had a hand going through it, broke apart. It shattered like glass. The shard pieces then dissolved into the surroundings before reaching the ground.

The moment that happened. A small, dim, ethereal orb was exposed. It wasn't something normal people could see. For it was the immortal soul of a Monarch. Something that was nearly indestructible. Not even time could erode it.

Unfortunately, for the Monarch. Both of the individuals present could see it clearly. However, it was confident they couldn't do anything to it despite that.

One was Muku, who seemed to be close to dying. The other was the figure enshrouded in red Beast Aura who was nowhere near strong enough to even scratch it. So, its escape was basically guaranteed.

"You won this time you lucky trash. You better hope you're already dead by the time I return. Otherwise, I'll kill you in the most painful way possible" The Monarch's voice sounded in both Muku's and the other figure's ears.

"There will be no next time!" Muku, who had the motto to never let an enemy get away, spoke.

He painfully willed himself to look directly at the Monarch's immortal soul. Internally he was hoping the ability he was depending on wouldn't fail him again.

Fortunately, his wishes were realised. His yellow eyes returned to normal behind the helmet. Then a familiar grey glow appeared on them.

The Monarch instantly felt the danger. The danger it sensed could easily top all it has ever felt combined! One had to know that the Monarch was an ancient creature that originated from a time when danger and death were everywhere. Hell, it even died.

So, for the danger it felt to top all of that combined. It was easy to understand just how much danger it was in. Then again, it was about to be literally erased out of existence, so it was understandable.

"Erasing gaze!" Muku weakly called out.

"Noooooo!" The Monarch, which couldn't get away quickly enough in its slow soul state, screamed in horror as it perceived itself getting erased.

Soon, the Monarch was completely erased out of existence. Its last thought was {How is this possible?!}

Then it was gone forever...

"COUGH! COUGH! Red suits your personality a lot better" Muku joked with the figure floating in front of him despite his even weaker state.

His vision had gotten blurry after using his erasing gaze. However, he had already taken a good look at the other party before that.

Though internally he was cursing that his bloodline had forsaken him earlier when he tried it. He could have used it to scare the Monarch away or something. Then he wouldn't have had to accept the damned deal that left his body in its current broken state.

However, it didn't work at that time. Just like the time with Ares. It was like it would ditch him whenever he needed it most.

What he didn't know was that his bloodline always worked in his best interest. It had a Pseudo-consciousness, which could perceive a lot more things than he could. It had perceived the various spectators in the void. Who would have definitely found trouble with him if he had used his erasing gaze.

For that reason, like the time before, his bloodline ability was locked.

It was something he would only find out about, way in the future. And he'd be grateful at the time. For, if it wasn't for that mechanism. He'd have long become public enemy number one. Hunted down by both sides.

"Tsk. We should get you to Hope" The figure replied.

As most, if not all, have long guessed. The figure was Jade. Just that she was rocking a new and unexpected look.

Her once-green hair was now a fiery red. And as evident from her attacks. Her Beast Aura had also changed colour. It was the same colour as her hair. It also seemed a lot more aggressive and deadly.

This was proven by the fact that she could get close to the Monarch. To the point of stabbing her hand through its chest. While the Monarch had lost pretty much all its power by the time Jade came. The effect of repelling "mortals" was still as strong as ever. That was a natural ability it had which it just happened to be able to control to some extent. It didn't require any energy input from the Monarch.

It was like a physical manifestation of its aura. Something higher rank beings have over weaker ones. Even Muku's group could briefly use that effect when their emotions were high...

So, for Jade to be able to get through that. Her red Beast Aura must be really special or really strong.

Anyway, her hair was also restored to its long state. Which Jade definitely appreciated a lot. Though her eyes remained as green as ever.

"That would be for the best. Especially if you can do it within the next two minutes..." Muku replied. He wasn't against the idea at all.

"Of course. I have something to talk to you afterwards" Jade agreed. She wondered why he gave her a two-minute deadline. However, she chose to put that aside for the time being.

She proceeded to princess carry Muku which made him wish he was dead from embarrassment. After which she flew in the direction she had ditched Hope in.

"Since when could you fly?!" Although it hurt him a lot to speak. Muku couldn't contain his curiosity.

"Anyone can fly in their domain... It's just that I got a little assistance in knowing that. Look, there she is," Jade replied nonchalantly, then glanced in a certain direction.

Which was where a clearly tired and out-of-breath Hope could be seen struggling to run forward. The girl really was a mage-type through and through.

Though it was kind of cute to see her not giving up despite being obviously tired. Jade, who didn't want to prolong both Muku and Hope's suffering, descended immediately.

As for what she said about anyone being able to fly within their domains. It was one hundred percent true. It just needed one to have precise control of their energy and a strong mind. So, it was something the other girls would probably learn how to do soon enough...

"Stop running. I'm here" Jade spoke just as she reached in front of Hope while hovering slightly above ground.

"Ah! You scared me you jer... Big Brother?... Big Brother! What happened to him?! Healing Domain! Hallowed Ground!" Hope jumped back after being startled by Jade.

After realising who it was, she cursed instantly which she stopped after seeing Muku in her hands. Even with the scary-looking armour she had never seen before. She recognised him instantly.

She also instantly realised something was wrong with him after seeing him in Jade's arms. Which was confirmed by his weak aura.

She didn't waste any time. She instantly deployed her domain and cast her best healing spells in it. Even though the domain alone would have been able to do the work.

Like always when Muku was injured. It didn't take long for tears to form and start falling from her eyes. It always seemed to hurt her more than even Muku himself when he was hurt.

Jade put him gently on the ground and stepped out of the minimised domain. She stood on the side and let Hope do her thing.

"Why aren't you taking off your armour?" Hope asked as she traced her hand on the helmet.

"I can't... Anyway, listen to me. I have something very important to tell you," Muku, who was feeling a little better already after Hope's interference spoke.

He only elaborated a little bit about the armour. He then moved on to another matter.

"No, don't say anything for now. Focus on healing. You can tell me later" Hope cut him off. To her, his healing process was the most important thing at that point.

"No, please listen. I don't have much time!" Muku didn't listen to her but continued speaking.

"W...what do you mean?!" Hope asked hesitantly. She had wanted to cut him off again.

However, after hearing what he was saying. Her heart skipped a beat. She felt her body getting weaker and weaker by the second. It also felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest from... Fear. What did he mean he didn't have much time left?!

The tears that had stopped falling from her eyes began falling again. They fell a lot more intensely than before as well.

Even Jade, who was hearing everything from a little distance away, felt unsettled by his words. However, unlike Hope, she wanted to let him finish what he wanted to say before jumping to conclusions.

"Firstly, calm down. I'm not dying... However, I will have to go away from all of you for two years..." Muku cleared Hope's confusion.

Which calmed her down for a moment. However, her emotions took another blow from what he said next.

"What do you mean? Where are you going? Take me with you! No! I'm coming with you!" Hope replied.

Her reply went from confusion to begging, then ending as an order. She didn't care where he was going. She was going to go with him. Whether he wanted to or not.

What did he mean by going away for two years? How could she live that long without him?!

Even Jade had moved closer. She agreed with Hope... Wherever Muku was planning on going. She was going there as well!

"Listen to me. No one else can come. Even if they want to. It's something I have to do alone. I..." Muku was explaining to the two girls when he suddenly stopped.

He looked in a certain direction. The two girls looked in that direction as well. They all sensed an otherworldly aura there.

The moment they did. Space split open. Like literally, it first cracked then opened up.

Before the trio could react. A giant pitch-black hand, which seemed to have a whole galaxy of stars within it, came through. It slowly made its way toward Muku. For some reason, they were all certain that it was there for Muku.

Hope and Jade immediately wanted to run away with him. However, they realised that they couldn't move their bodies.

They could only watch in their frozen states as the hand grabbed the weakened Muku. He hadn't even fully recovered yet. Then it dragged him back towards the crack in space.

"NOOOOOO! BROTHER!" Hope, who could only move her eyes and mouth, let out a pained cry.

Cracks began appearing all over her body as she tried to break free from the force which was holding her in place. Soon her whole body was painted red with her own blood.

Jade was the same beside her. She was screaming also as she tried to break free.

The girls tried with all their might. However, they just couldn't break free, no matter what. They couldn't do anything other than powerlessly look on as the hand dragged Muku into the crack.

"Please, stop resisting. For my sake, please. Don't be disheartened. I told you I would be back in two years. I promise!" Muku spoke hoarsely behind the armour. He was probably also in tears seeing how the girls were struggling for his sake.

Unfortunately for him, his words fell on deaf ears. They kept on trying to break free. Injuring themselves even more.

"Here... I promised you gifts before right? Take these necklaces. As long as they are intact. You'll know that I'm alive and well. Hold on to them until I return with better gifts?..." Muku tried something else.

He shaped special metal, which he had long created, into eight different coloured necklaces. Which was done with the little mana he had regained.

He used something he had been secretly working on. Which he called Soul Metal. The details will be saved for another time. What mattered was that the metal was linked to a person's soul. As long as the person was okay. The metal would be okay as well.

So, he used it as a form of assurance for the girls. Each necklace had the initial letter of the name of the girl it was intended for. Emily and Elsa's were different sizes.

He wasn't sure whether Elsa would even want it. However, he created one either way. As to not make her feel left out.

Hope and Jade's necklaces flew towards them and adorned themselves on their necks. The remaining six were put in front of Jade.

"Remember Hope. Big Brother loves you. Always and forever. No matter the distance in-between us. Please, continue leaving for me. Until the day we meet again... You too Jade. I love you, as well. Take care of everyone for me. Tell them that I love them as well. We'll meet again soon. I hope you're all a lot stronger when I return. Then we can continue our exploration of the apocalyptic world with ease," Muku, who was almost completely gone into the crack, spoke some final words.

Immediately after, his body was completely sucked in. And the crack closed up again.

The moment it did. Hope and Jade were freed again. They both used their top speeds to run to the spot Muku was sucked into.

However, no matter how many times they passed through it. Or even attacked it. Nothing happened. The spot had returned to normal. No different from any other spot.

"BIG BROTHER!" Hope screamed out again. One could feel the pain and longing in her cry.

She, who was already physically tired even before everything soon fainted. She was about to fall to the ground when Jade caught her.

The equally bloody and emotionally hurt Jade cried silently as she held the unconscious Hope. She still couldn't believe it.

Just like that. Muku was gone...