Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 479 Pyra Noirix

”R-Raven... where are we?” Pyra Noirixʼs voice trembled as she blinked open her eyes. The first thing she saw was her older sister, Raven, cradling her, tears streaming down her face in an unfamiliar place.

Raven didnʼt respond, her sobs quiet but persistent. The weight of their motherʼs death and the horrifying memories clung to her, haunting her mind like an unshakable nightmare.

Noirix, still groggy and confused, tried to process the situation. Panic bubbled within her as she struggled to make sense of it all. ”What... what happened? Whereʼs Mom? Whereʼs Father?”

But when she saw the way Ravenʼs lips trembled... she told everything to her sister... Noirixʼs world crumbled. The truth hit her before Raven could even say a word. Her eyes dulled, lifeless as the realization settled in.

ʼI did it?ʼ she thought but before she could delve deeper, Raven shouted, ”You didnʼt do anything!!” as she hugged her sister knowing what she was thinking.

”Mom... Dad... theyʼre...” Noirix whispered, her voice barely audible.

That was all it took for Noirixʼs body to ignite. Heat surged through her veins, her crimson-slit eyes blazing with fury and anguish.

”SCRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!”

A heart-wrenching scream tore from her throat, echoing across.... the Elysiumis Aurora Empire. The sheer power of her cry reverberated across the remaining four worlds, marking the first time the sound of the Phoenix was heard in eons.

A cry born from loss, pain, and the fury of a child robbed of her parents.

....

....

”Raven, you need to stay here,” Noirix said firmly, her eyes softening as she looked at her sister, ”This place, the Sovereign Arcanum Academy—itʼs the only sanctuary that can protect you from other dragons.”

Raven, still emotionally drained, gave a meek nod, offering a weak smile in response.

Noirix then turned her attention to a grey-haired little girl standing nearby, watching them curiously. ”Stella, right?” Noirix asked.

The little girl nodded. ”Yes, Ms. Noirix.”

Taking a deep breath, Noirix hesitated for a moment before continuing, ”Please... take care of my sister while Iʼm gone.”

Stellaʼs eyes softened as she gave a gentle nod. ”Of course. Thatʼs what I was assigned to do.” She paused, her expression growing more slightly sad as her fingers flickered with a dim white light, ”Iʼm not the best healer, but Iʼll do everything in my power to protect her.”

Noirix gave Stella a quick look, sensing her sincerity, though there was something about the girlʼs eagerness that felt odd. Regardless, she offered a small nod of relief before stepping away. ”Thank you.”

As Noirix headed toward the academyʼs towering entrance, she steeled herself.

This place was her chance—her only hope of gaining the power she needed.

Power to avenge what was taken!

Power to protect what remained!!

The thought fueled her, driving her forward, no matter the cost.

Meanwhile, Raven stayed behind in one of the orphanages associated with the academy, blending in with the other children.

”What are you doing, Ms. Raven?” Stella asked one day, finding her seated by the window, staring blankly at the sky.

There was no response. Ravenʼs mind was far away, lost in memories she wished she could forget.

Stella, undeterred, sat beside her, smiling softly continued to nag her, ”You know, Iʼm not like the others. Iʼm not powerful or talented. I spend more time protecting people than fighting. Sometimes, I feel like I need someone to protect me,” she added with a small laugh. ”But... I like this life.

Itʼs peaceful.” as she rambled.

At the word ”peaceful,” Ravenʼs eyes darkened. Her fists clenched, trembling with suppressed rage.

”Peaceful?” Ravenʼs voice was low, edged with bitterness, as she spoke for the first time in days. ”Peaceful? I had that life too. And it was destroyed... in an instant.”

Sensing the turmoil rising within Raven, Stella reached out, gently placing her hand on hers. ”If you only focus on the pain, youʼll never find peace again. Believe me... everything that happens in life has a reason.”

”Reason?” Ravenʼs voice broke, anger lacing every word, ”Are you telling me my parents died for a reason? So my little sister blames herself for this power and can spend the rest of her life seeking revenge?” Her words dripped with frustration and hurt.

Stella chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of her head. ”I donʼt know all the details... but I believe everything has its purpose. Our Mother god used to say that the universe is always watching, always guiding us.”

Raven scoffed, her expression turning cold, ”Our Mother? If that Arcane bitch is behind all of this, then I hope sheʼs suffering wherever she is.”

Stella blinked at Ravenʼs outburst but simply smiled, giving her some space. She knew Ravenʼs heart was still broken, and she needed time.

As time passed, Noirixʼs name began to rise within the academy. Her relentless dedication and hunger for power made her a force to be reckoned with. People started to whisper her name—some with awe, others with fear!!

One day, Noirix found Raven sitting in her usual spot, ”What do you think?” she asked, plopping down beside her sister.

Raven glanced at her with an amused expression, ”What, about you? Dangerous, cunning, ruthless... Honestly, Iʼve lost count of all the flattering titles youʼve earned.”

Noirix grinned, enjoying the banter. ”Jealous, my little sister?”

”Jealous? Of you?” Raven snorted. ”Hell no, You little bratty!!” Unlike her Little sister, Raven didnʼt have much power or even ever awakened her bloodline... she was rather weak!!

But Noirixʼs smile faded, her expression turning serious. ”Raven, listen... Iʼve found a way to regain what weʼve lost.”

Raven froze, her eyes widening. ”What do you mean?”

Noirix hesitated before continuing, ”You remember what Mother used to say about the summit... and the throne?”

Ravenʼs face turned pale, ”You canʼt be serious. You mean that summit?” Her voice shook as old wounds reopened.

Noirix nodded determination in her eyes.

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”No,” Raven whispered, shaking her head furiously, ”N-No, no, no, no, no.... Iʼm not losing you too. Iʼve already lost them. Iʼm not about to lose my sister as well.”

Noirix bit her lip, knowing how much Raven was hurting. ”Raven, I—”

”If you go, then kill me,” Raven interrupted, her voice cold, her gaze hollow. ”If youʼre so set on going, then youʼll have to kill me first.”

Noirixʼs face fell, her heart aching at her sisterʼs words, ”R-Raven, donʼt say that. Itʼs not—”

”I said kill me!” Raven shouted, her eyes blazing with fury. ”I wonʼt lose you, too.”

For a moment, Noirix simply stared at her, knowing how deeply Raven feared being alone. And yet, Noirix felt she had no choice.... The path ahead was one she had to take.

With a soft sigh, Noirix suddenly moved, her speed too fast for Raven to react. A quick, gentle strike to her neck, and Ravenʼs body slumped in her arms.

”H-How...?” Raven murmured weakly before losing consciousness.

”Hah” Noirix chuckled softly, brushing a strand of hair from her sisterʼs face. ”Iʼm the Arcane Queen, remember? Of course, Iʼm faster.”

She placed Raven gently onto the bed, covering her with a blanket. Her expression hardened as she whispered, ”Iʼm sorry, sister. But this is the only way... the only way we can have a home again.”

As she turned to leave, she noticed Stella peeking from the doorway. Noirix sighed and called her over. ”Stella.”

Stella approached cautiously, raising her hands in surrender. ”Iʼm not going to tell anyone.”

Noirix smiled faintly. ”Even if you did, it wouldnʼt matter. But I need a favour from you.”

”A favour?”

Noirix glanced at her sleeping sister, ”When she wakes up... calm her down. Sheʼll throw a tantrum when she realizes Iʼve left.”

Stella shook her head, worried. ”I donʼt think sheʼll listen to me.”

”She will,” Noirix replied softly. ”Sheʼs... more attached to you than she lets on. Sheʼs just afraid of getting close..... Afraid of getting hurt again.”

Stella nodded slowly, as she watched Noirix walking away....

...

”She never came back,” Raven whispered, her voice trembling, ”She promised me... she promised sheʼd return, but all I ever received was... ashes.”

Aether wrapped his arm around Ravenʼs waist, pulling her closer as his mind raced with questions, ʼStella... So the Archpriestess is indeed Stella before? and Noirix... what truly happened to her?ʼ He wondered, before asking softly, ”Why do you have that crimson eye, Raven?”

Ravenʼs expression darkened, ”Because... her ashes awakened my Phoenix bloodline.... Partially!”