The Golden Dawn Will Shine On You - Chapter 9 Part 1

Kashin was only two years older than Rosha. However, unlike Rosha, he was taller than quite a few adults, and above all, he had an overwhelming difference in rankings. He was third rank Rostelier. He was also Noah’s right hand. At one time, Rosha also tried to get along with him, who wasn’t much different from her age. And for a short time, they got along quite well. However, it didn’t take long for their relationship to fall out either.

“I will definitely get to the target ranking and defeat the demons who make people sick!  And I will definitely find my younger sister too!”

Noah put Kashin beside him as a teacher and friend to Rosha, who said she would be in the top100. Noah thought it would be helpful to them both, for one who couldn’t adjust to her new life and one who lacked social skills. Of course his decision back then was a big mistake. Kashin was very cold to Rosha, who lived every day for only one goal of finding her sister.

“How will you save your dead sister?”

“My younger sister is alive!”

Unable to find the body was the only hope she had that Lily might be alive. The other Rostelier brothers tried to protect that hope of Rosha, but Kashin was rather ridiculed and trampled it thoroughly.

[If she had been alive, you would have heard news from nearby villages. But you couldn’t find her even after searching the area. A five-year-old girl wouldn’t have been able to run away, and even if she survived, she would have died of starvation or eaten by animals already.]

[What do you know.. Say something like that?!]

Since then, Rosha and Kashin had become like enemies. However, the funny thing was that he somehow attended Rosha’s birthday party every year and sent a whole bunch of gifts. On the other hand, no matter how much Noah persuaded Rosha, she never sent a gift, let alone attended Kashin’s birthday party.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, and you greeted me quite intensely.”

“We’re not friendly enough to say hello.”

“That’s why you attacked me?”

“If I don’t do this, you won’t look at me.”

What was even more upsetting was that Rosha tried to avoid Kashin, but it was Kashin who was bothering her. He strode a big step, and quickly stood in front of Rosha.

“…Crazy guy.”

There was blood on his face but it seemed like it was demon blood instead of his own. The distinctive rotten smell of the demon when it was killed.

“Wipe the blood off your face. It’s my birthday, but it seems like I’m about to get unlucky.”

Not knowing that there was blood on his face, Kashin’s eyes widened for a moment. If he had come with blood on purpose to spoil Rosha’s mood, he would have fought with all his utmost power. However, it was fortunate because it didn’t seem like it was his intention. Rosha stared at him, who wiped the blood roughly with his sleeve. Perhaps because he couldn’t see where the blood was, he made it smear even more. He even got it on his hair, but Kashin seemed to know nothing about it.

All Golden Dawn Knights changed their eyes and hair color at their awakening. According to the prophecy book, it usually turns into the same color as its own soul. But very rarely, there were those of the same color before and after awakening.  That was the case with Kashin. He had blue eyes before awakening, and then they changed to red color after, but his  hair color remained black. Rosha sometimes sarcastically pointed it out, saying that his soul was like his hair color. Of course, after that, she was scolded by Noah.

“Did you receive the gift?”

“Is it possible that you put the Demon’s head in the gift box?”

“I don’t think I’ve sent anything like that on your birthday.”

“Ah, right. You mentioned that. But then, why is it that every year your present makes me uncomfortable?”

As Rosha continued sarcastically, Kashin kept quiet as if he had nothing more to say. And he just stared at her. Rosha was nervous. There’s never been a double attack. Before Kashin attacked, she would surely attack him first. She was very nervous to see when he would make a move, but Kashin finally opened his mouth.

“I was going to talk to you earlier, but I was very late.”

“…What?”

Kashin, who was speaking unknown words, suddenly reached out his hand. Rosha didn’t feel any magic in the touch, but she was about to step back just in case. Suddenly, her hand was caught.

“What, what are you doing?!”

Rosha, embarrassed, tried to get her hand out, but Kashin quickly bent in a pose asking for a dance, and kissed on the back of her hand. His reverential attitude seemed to be sarcastic.

“Happy Birthday.”

As soon as Kashin finished, Rosha pulled her hand away roughly. Then she rubbed the back of her hand on the dress.

“My birthday has already passed.”

“I know. I just did it because I wanted to talk to you though.”

“….”

“It passed your birthday, so today is your sister’s birthday.”

“….”

“And you still haven’t abandoned that stupid hope.”

Rosha thought how much she hated this boy.

” I think you’ve done enough to bother me, so I’ll go now.”

Rosha passed him while he had a frown on his face.

“Oh right.” Before opening the door to the terrace, Rosha paused and spoke without looking back.

“Thank you for bringing me this birthday present as well. Of course it will go into the trash without being opened.”

She didn’t know what reaction Kashin had  because she didn’t bother to look back. She didn’t even want to know. Rosha opened the door without hesitation, and walked into the colorful lights.

*****

It was the day after a spectacular birthday party. The brothers, who drank a lot the day before, suffered from a hangover.  Rosha, who hadn’t drank a sip of alcohol, also suffered from the aftereffects. Rosha, who enjoyed the party, was very tired from dancing without ceasing. She still felt tired even after a good sleep.

“You look like someone who hasn’t slept for a few days.”

Aaron clicked his tongue when he found Rosha sitting on the first floor sofa.

“I saw you kept spinning around yesterday like a crazy person.”

“I was dancing.”

“It wasn’t different in my eyes.”

“If you’re here to pick a fight, then go.”

“Difficult kid.”

Aaron shook his head and clicked his tongue. However, he did not leave Rosha’s side.

“There was a call from Noah. Take your eyes off and follow me.”

“Is Noah coming?”

“I sent someone to your room, but I didn’t know you would be hanging out here. Tsk, I did something useless.”

Rocha stood up, lightly ignoring Aaron’s words, which she didn’t want to hear. If Noah called it, it could be for a new mission, therefore no matter how tired she was, she couldn’t ignore it.

“When it comes to me, no matter how fun the party is, I always restrain myself….”

Rosha hated the repertoire and hurried her steps. Aaron was also hurried, and soon they arrived at Noah’s office. As she knocked and went inside, there were others who had already been there along with her and Aaron. Other than Noah, there were Giselle, Casper, and Eric. Those were supposedly to be on vacation as well. In addition to those, there was Kashin and a few other people.

Rosha deliberately sat down next to Giselle, avoiding Kashin.  Giselle was happy as she stroked Rosha’s hair, clinging to her without knowing anything. Kashin looked at Rosha for a while, then looked away and drank his tea.

“Everyone is here.”

Noah spoke when all the people who were called, seated.

“There may be brothers who know the reason why you are here, some might not.”

Aaron and Kashin, as if they already knew, did not seem to be interested in Noah’s story, but the others were. Noah’s attitude was also different from usual. Noah, who was playful and friendly, always wore a smile on his face, wasn’t smiling.  Rosha couldn’t even touch the cookies on the table and waited for his words nervously.

“Brothers.” Noah finally got to the point. “The time has finally come.”

Everyone was surprised by his words. Even if he didn’t explain in detail, Rosha could fully guess what Noah’s tone was saying. None of the people who worked at the Golden Dawn did not know about the ‘time has come’. There was a prophecy that the child of God came down to this world and saved humans. And the “time has come” was what it meant.The Golden Dawn, and those who were born with magical power, all existed to protect him, the child of God.

“Rosha, when does the prophetic book say that a new Savior will be born?”

“It’s a day when a blue cross star rises above the blue blood scattered on the floor.”

“That’s right.” Noah, who glanced at Rosha, then looked at the other brothers sitting in their seats.

“In fact, I lied to you about something.” Noah stopped speaking while everyone was surprised and speechless. After a moment, he continued.

“It has been about 10 years since a child of God was born into the world.”

“But why is it now…….”

“Ten years ago, while interpreting the prophetic book, Aaron and I heard a rumor about a woman in Beria who claimed to have conceived a child in her virgin body, and we went there. In Beria, I met a woman who was pregnant with a child, and helped her give birth. But then suddenly,  a number of demons attacked Beria, and Aaron and I hid the woman and left her to the midwife to fight.”

“Did the blue cross star appear that day?”

Noah nodded.