Destroying My Own World-Chapter 371 Mykel’s insight.

Everyone came out of the portal back to the military base, and there wasn't a single reporter or people from the media. They were all looking troubled after they found out it wasn't over yet and there was a sky above the sky. They couldn't reach the first sky and now they had to try to reach the second sky which was the reason they were troubled.

"So many questions with zero answer," Elestria said as she watched everyone walk out of the portal. "We lost at least thirty percent of Gifted, and there would be more to come," she pointed out.

"If there's no answer to all the questions, it means we're not allowed to find the answer, Your Highness," Mykel said as he removed his suit. "Would you like to give a short speech and tell the world what we faced, Your Highness?" He asked as he put his suit on his forearm and looked at Elestria.

"Yes, the world needs to know what we saw and the storm we are going to face next," Elestria answered and then ordered Tristan to bring all the media into the military base.

Everyone was listening to Elestria's speech and encouraged them that they weren't alone and that everyone that came out of the portal was brother and sister. She even decided to join the next raid and would prepare not only for her but for everyone's safety.

It was a short speech, but she showed them and made them realize that they were not only the Hero and Savior but also the reason humanity thrived this far. There was nothing better than boosting everyone's ego and making them proud of themselves.

"Can we speak?" Zachary looked at Mykel smoking his cigarette on his own inside a barrack.

Mykel looked at Zachary, Aston, and Javelin standing next to each other, staring at him with suspicion. He already knew what they were going to say, he then nodded his head and sat comfortably.

"You could clear the rift on your own, but why do you need them to join you? What's your purpose?" Zachary asked.

"Isn't it quite simple? What do you think will happen to them if they don't join the raid? They will be called a coward," Mykel answered so casually. "Of course, I could clear it on my own, but by making them look useless, do you think they would look good in the eyes of the public? No matter what reason and excuse they will use, it will only create discord. Is that what you want?" He asked back.

"You said you want world peace, and this is the only way for people like us and them to stay in harmony. One has to sacrifice for the others, but for us, it's just them and the others since we have proven ourselves useful," Mykel explained.

The three of them never thought of that and realized he wasn't wrong, but at the same time, it was a bit unethical and heartless. He was indeed bringing those people to die, and it wasn't something that could be forgiven.

"And you're planning to kill more of them on the next raid?" Aston asked with his hands clenched.

"You can say whatever you want because you hold no power to be able to clear the next rift. Neither of you can, and none of you understand how the world will perceive us as Gifted in the future. Your words are as light as your responsibilities because you have no burdens on your shoulders," Mykel answered and stared at Aston.

"It's easier to speak your mind without giving thorough thoughts of the solution," Mykel pointed out as he stood up. "After all, if there's someone to blame, you can easily point your fingers at me. Isn't that correct? I mean, you have already done that when you came to see me," He scoffed and then walked away.

They watched Mykel leave and Aston was about to approach him but Zachary stopped him.

"Let go of me! I will punch him back to his senses! He's a fucking monster! Worse than those demons!" Aston gritted his teeth, holding his voice down.

"He's not wrong, you know?" Javelin raised her eyebrows and stared blankly at the ground. "We know that he brought all of us into the rift, but do we really blame him since it was our fault for being useless?" She added.

"Javelin, please not you too," Aston looked a bit sad and disappointed.

"What I'm trying to say is that we can only blame ourselves if we die. Their deaths were unnecessary, I know that, but they died because they were unaware of their surroundings which got them killed. These people who survived, they weren't lucky, they fought for their lives," Javelin explained and looked at Aston.

"Battlefield isn't math where two plus two is four. Right now we might lose people, but that doesn't mean the next one would be the same. It could be worse, but it could be better as well. All we have to do is to make sure of our own safety and the people around us, just like what Her Majesty said," Javelin said as she listened to Elestria's speech. Continue reading stories on novelbuddy

"We know that this world is harsh and this is what we call a natural selection where the strong survive and the weak die. But we, as human beings have conscientious, helping the weak to survive together," Zachary said with a troubled expression.

Aston who was furious started to calm down because he knew that it would be a waste of time to be angry. He realized that even if the goal was absolute, the process could be improvised for the better or worse.

Mykel was sitting in the garden, smelling the lavender and the roses around him. He smoked his cigarette and had a bottle of vodka next to him while staring at the full moon and the bright stars.

"You're getting closer to reaching your task. So far there are barely any casualties for the innocent people. I guess this task is too easy for you," Aevia said as she smelled the roses. "You don't forget about our bet, right? You might lose your only chance for getting one wish granted from me," she glanced at Mykel.

"You know that I'm going to win the bet. I just want to play with her right now because I want to do it my way," Mykel answered.

"Speaking of her looks like she's looking for you," Aevia looked at Elestria walking into the garden in a sleeping dress and a shawl around her neck.

Mykel didn't bother and enjoyed his cigarette and drink as he stared at the beautiful sky. Not long after that, Elestria stood right behind him, looking down at him with a serious expression, telling him that he was in her presence.

Mykel just stared at her and didn't even bother to show any respect to her. If she didn't know how strong Mykel was, she would have said something about his rudeness, but because she knew, she didn't dare to discipline him.

"I was looking for you anywhere. If it wasn't for Elysande, I wouldn't be able to find you," Elestria said as she walked around the bench and stood next to Mykel. "What are you doing out here on your own?" She sat beside him.

"Enjoying my time alone," Mykel answered. "Is there anything you want to talk about, Your Highness?" He stared into Elestria's eyes.

"I did a bit of research in the library, and I found a bit of information related to the Mother. The most respected Goddess for her love for other Gods and other beings," Elestria said as she looked at the piece of paper that she had been holding. "A powerless Goddess with nothing but her love, she can feel all the emotions of every living being and will ease them by taking the bad emotions from them," she continued.

"And you're her descendant, Your Highness," Mykel said as he stood up. "Now that you know, what do you think she feels right now knowing what you have done the past few months?" He asked and put the pack of cigarettes into his pocket.

Elestria went silent and thought about the bad deeds she had done for her greed. She had a good life, the best life that anyone would want, and yet she wanted more by making other people suffer. After she knew who she was and who her ancestor was, it made her open her eyes and guilt started to crawl on her back.

"But it's your own choice, Your Highness. Are you planning to turn a blind eye to your past, or plan to be a better person? It's not too late, there's no such a thing as too late as long as you're still alive and healthy," Mykel said.

"What are you trying to say?" Elestria asked and looked at Mykel with her eyebrows furrowed. "What do you want?"

"Let's just say I'm the sharpest knife in the world and you're the one who's holding me. You can use me to kill and erase all the people that threaten you or you can use me to cook something delicious for the people around you," Mykel answered. "I have no desire, Your Highness. I'm just a tool, and what I am reflects on how you use me," he added.

"I don't want that kind of answer, Mykel," Elestria stood up. "I need to know what you want. I want to know what you want from me," she asked.

Mykel turned around and looked at Elestria's troubled expression to understand him. Her expression showed the struggle she had inside, and it wasn't only because of his words, it was because of what she found out about the Mother.

"I want you to live without regret and guilt, Your Highness. I want you to be like the Mother, caring and loving figure of this world," Mykel smiled gently at her.

Elestria had never seen Mykel smile like that toward her, and it gave her a sense of relief.

"I want to trust you, Mykel. I want you to know that," Elestria said with a serious expression.

"Then I will not betray your trust in me, Your Highness," Mykel bowed his head. "May I accompany you back to your chamber, Your Highness?" He asked.

"Yes, you may," Elestria smiled and wrapped her arm around Mykel's.

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