Chapter 10 – An Act of True Love
The couple approaches the earth’s core. A small flame in a humongous cavern designed to hold it and keep it burning. The figure sitting by it stands by it and reveals itself to them. The name of the entity is a man who is called Impietas. He betrayed Sanctor, betrayed Senium, and betrayed humanity. There was no man, animal, or spirit whose name and being he didn’t blaspheme. Because of that, he was cursed by all of creation with a crown with a finger from the seven kings of the earth from his time. His skirt is made from a single piece of bone and a single blood drop from his victims. The triangles on his six hands curse the name of Sanctor and Senium at the same time. His entire being is evil and decay. He is truly the most sinful being man has ever made.
Impietas says to the two, “Are you two the next heirs to the flame or are you mere ash?”
Cinis and Favilla stand back to back with their weapons pointed at Impietas.
They say together, “We’re the flame that burns greater than the sun. For Sanctor, for our family, and for the human race.”
“Then let me feel your heat.”
Cinis and Favilla clash with Impietas. His arms are like steel like the devil man’s, but they’re quicker and hit harder. They’re fast enough to deflect Favilla’s arrows then quickly block Cinis’ slashes. Impietas’ experience has defeated many experienced heroes, beasts, and demons, which makes him an incredibly hard foe to face. Impietas goes on the attack and manages to counterattack Cinis then throws him at Favilla. He then unleashes a barrage of punches on the couple before backing away when the two counterattack.
Getting back on their feet, they attack again and manage to get in a few hits before Impietas counters again by hitting Cinis with all six of his fists then quickly smacks away Favilla so that they collide into each other. Impietas then slams both of them into the ground and gets some distance to avoid being hit.
“Cinis…”
“Favilla…”
“I…”
“I…”
Their resolve builds in their soul so much so that it spread to their body.
“I love you,” they say together as they rise.
Their bodies and weapons are glowing a radiant life. Embers dance around them and a fire burns in their eyes.
They say together, “Actus amoris summa. The greatest act of all is true love. This is the proverb of Fornax. Love is how we live. Love is why we live.”
With light flowing through their veins, they unleash an assault of overwhelming attacks on Impietas. He no longer can counterattack as the couple’s attacks are too much for him. Cinis and Favilla’s attacks break through his defenses and they continuously beat him until they finish with one combined attack. Cinis gives Favilla one of his swords then the two slice right through Impietas who bursts into light.
Cinis and Favilla walk to the earth’s core and put their hands over it. The energy in their souls resonates with the core and starts to burn them a little, but they’ve been burned enough by life for it not to bother them. The earth’s core then bursts into fire, which rids the earth of rot and decay and lights up the sun as well. Sanctor gives Cinis and Favilla two crowns as they are the new king and queen of flame. Their lives are extended by three hundred years along with their youth. In that span of time, they rebuild Fornax back to its former glory. Even though their parents raised them to do something they were too afraid of doing, they honor their memory with a statue in the kingdom. All of this is done out of love. True love, which is the greatest act of all.
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