Yumix; Unveiled Chapter 16: Shattered Futures

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The Original LightNovel Project The Frozen Kingdom - Arc 4 Volume 02, Chapter 01: [ Shattered Futures ] Original work, all rights reserved to the Author ‘Pili’, until we get an adaptation contract "Am so exhausted… That snowy, cold day… I couldn't take anything. It was such a hard day. All the pain straight to my head… Indeed, I thought I gave up…" Hiroki woke with a start, his breaths uneven and his body drenched in sweat. He rested his head in his left hand, struggling to steady himself as the remnants of the dream lingered in his mind. The vivid images of the frozen world, Ayuri, and the destruction of Yumix all replayed in his head, it was a true nightmare for him. It raced through his memories as he tried to recall what happened. "What… was that?" He whispered while trembling with fear. A moment ago Hiroki opened his eyes, his mind was slow to catch up. He couldn't grasp what was happening, uncertain of why he was there or if anything around him was real. He found himself standing on the edge of a big mountain cliff. The cold wind blew by past him, but he didn’t sense its chill. Below, the vast lands of Yumix stretched out like a painted masterpiece, vibrant with life. Something about the scene didn’t feel real… It was too perfect, too serene. "Eeh, isn’t the view beautiful from here?" A soft voice broke the stillness. He turned sharply to his right. It was Ayuri , Sitting next to him, leaning her left hand on the ground. Her golden eyes shone brightly, capturing the soft sunlight that hit them. Hiroki replied after moments of confusion, "Indeed, It is" Ayuri smiled faintly and returned her gaze back to the horizon. "Really… This is what you see. I wish it could stay like this." Hiroki kept glancing at her with confusion. Something about her tone unsettled him, the way her words carried both warmth and sadness. "Huh? What do you mean?" She looked into his eyes, and instead of answering him, she stared straight ahead again, and her expression changed. Hiroki followed her gaze, where his breath caught in his throat at what he had just seen. The kingdom that was brimming in peace had become a wasteland of snow and ice. Villages were buried under frozen dunes, trees were stripped bare and lifeless. The whole area has become deserted. "What…" Hiroki gasped in shock, his eyes widening at the sight in front of him. He blinked briefly, before the scene shifted again. This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. The place turned into a vast, devastated red wasteland, stretching far beyond what could be seen. as if it was a war-torn scene. "H-Huh? What's that crap? What is happening?!" His voice trembled, and his body took an instinctive step backward from the intensity of the panic. Ayuri remained calm, while her eyes held some distress. "This is sad, isn’t it? The Great Kingdom of Yumix, devoid of life. But you…" She turned to him, and her gaze suddenly intense. "You have to become much stronger than you are now. Hiroki" "What are you talking about?!" Hiroki shouted, he was freaking out. "Why is it like this? What’s going on?!" Rather than giving a direct response, Ayuri took a small step closer to him, and she gave him a warm smile to ease his worries, where her golden eyes met his. "Your eyes… They’re glowing, like the sun" Hiroki said as he noticed the non-usual luminescence from her irises. Ayuri tilted her head slightly, and a joyful smile blossomed on her face. "Finally, you’re starting to notice some important things, right? These eyes…" she gestured to her own. "They shine like the glow of the book. And you too… your eyes can shine just the same, Hiroki." He took a step back as confusion etched across his face "Me? What are you even talking about?!" Her voice softened and affirmed "Yes, to see your best future, you need to open your eyes too. After all, you’re the key to everything." A peculiar warmth spread through his chest, and Hiroki naturally reached up to his face. A faint golden light bega