I was in a tiny room and I looked out at the sky. Time was becoming a factor for us. But, we waited for his arrival. There was a book in my hand and I read it patiently. Where are you? When will you come find me? That was all I thought about as I sat waiting.

There was a knock on the door and someone entered the room.

It was a beautiful girl with silver hair. She had milky white skin and eyes as clear as the sky. She was wearing a uniform that told of her prestige and accomplishments. She looked much older than me but she was younger by five years. She had a serious expression on her face and I knew what she was going to say.

"When is he coming?" She asked.

"Soon Petra," I said. "I can feel him close by."

I closed the book and held it to my chest.

"Should I gather the men and go find him?" Petra said.

"No," I said. "Knowing him, he'll fight you."

Petra still had a stoic expression but I could tell that she was getting peeved. She stood straight and tall but her eyebrows had a slight twitch to them. I chuckled a bit and gave her a smile. I could see Petra's face turning slightly red.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I don't like it when you tease me," Petra answered.

"I'm not," I said. "That's just how he is."

"Are you sure about him?"

"Have I been wrong?"

"No, you haven't Oracle."

I stood up and stretched my arms out wide. I had been sitting in this room all day while reading my book. It was an old history book about the world and the founding of the nations. It was written by the first Hero of the world. He talked about the people, their struggles, and the war they waged on each other.

What interested me was what happened to the Hero after he saved the world, he was exiled and labeled a criminal.

This was what the people of the world offered to their saviors, punishment for doing good. It was the way of the world and yet people could not stop it. The Kings and Queens or the many rulers of countries only sought to benefit themselves. If you weren't useful anymore, you were dealt with quickly and publicly.

"Let's go outside for a bit Petra."

"Are you sure Oracle?"

I nod my head and sweep my hair aside from my face.

We left the tiny room and went outside where there seemed to be a snow covered wonderland. The weather here was cold and dreary but the people smiled. Some children ran by me and greeted me warmly. I could see some townsfolk look at my direction and give me a simple bow.

"Was it wise to stay here in the town?" Petra asked.

"Why not?" I said.

"You could've stayed inside the castle."

"No," I said. "I'm a simple girl and I like to be around people."

The town we were in was small and simple but I loved it. Not because of its simplicity but the people that lived here. They didn't have much but they had big hearts and wide smiles. The food here was also delicious as they were made with tender care and love. I'm usually a picky eater but I feel content when I eat the food here.

I continued walking around the town with Petra.

"The marquis kept asking for you," Petra said.

"Hmm?..."

"Everyone wants to know when he will come."

"He will come," I replied.

"It's dangerous right now," Petra said. "The Kingdom of Bareth and Solace seem to be cooperating."

I looked at her and I gave out a heavy sigh.

So it means they have started to move already. I wonder what the Church of the Veil is going to do. I know how tainted and corrupt they really are. If anything it wasn't the Kingdoms I was worried about but the Church. They were the true sinners of this world. What they've done to its people cannot be repaired so easily.

"Are the scouts still watching Princess Helen?" I asked.

"Yes, we have surveillance on her but we can't get too close," Petra replied.

"That's good, you can never tell what she's thinking," I said.

"As long as we have you Oracle, I don't think she will be a problem."

I give Petra a smile.

"You don't have to patronize me," I said.

"It's true," Petra said. "Even the Generals praise you for your outstanding abilities."

"It's nothing," I said. "Just some tricks."

People have always praised me since I was a child for the things I could do. I knew that it was a farce of talent that I had. I wasn't truly talented as the other people I knew. The ones who deserved praise are those of moral and upstanding character. Maybe that's why I always thought about him. He was a Hero and I would never forget the things he'd done. Truly in my heart and soul, I loved him.

"We should go to Granny's," I said.

Petra stopped in her tracks and looked at me.

"Are you hungry again!?"

"I've only had a little meal to satisfy me."

"You call what you ate…a little?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about," I said.

Snow started to drift down from the sky and encompass the land further. It was a winter wonderland here in the town and the joy of children could be seen. I smiled and watched as they ran around playing in the snow. Some snowflakes drifted down and landed on my robes. With a simple blow of air, they puff out to the sky.

I walked down a certain path and Petra followed me closely. Her uniform started to get covered in snowflakes at which she repeatedly dusted off. I laughed as I watched her become exasperated at the falling snow. It was times like these that I believed in the joys of living. We stopped at a building that looked like a simple white structure but its architecture was far advanced from the rest of the world.

As we entered a bell rung, soon an old woman shorter than me appeared. She had looked to be like that of a child but she was far older than us by many decades. She came to greet us but when she saw my face her skin turned pale. It looked like she had seen something horrible but all I could do was smile at her.

"Y-you're back! Already!? So Soon!?" Granny said.

"Yes," I said. "I think your food is very delicious."

"Please, Oracle!" Granny said. "Give me a break!"

I was puzzled at the Granny's words and tilted my head.

"I just want to eat some of your delicious food," I said.

"We have other customers to serve as well!" Granny said.

I looked to Petra who only looked to be shaking her head.

"I only want one serving!" I said and held up one finger.

Granny sharpened her eyes at me and grabbed my finger in a harsh grip.

"A girl must always keep her promises!" Granny said.

I nod my head to her.

Quickly I got seated at a table with Petra and Granny served us some tea. I looked around the restaurant and noticed how Eastern in design it was. This town was peaceful and it's people were good. How foolish was I to believe in the words of the ignorant? Even good men and women had died believing in a farce.

Petra looked at me again and wanted to talk business.

"Are you sure?" Petra said.

"I'm sure," I said again while drinking my tea.

Suddenly I felt a disturbance in the air and the soul stream seemed to cry out to me. I stood up from my chair and looked south to the North Mountains. Something powerful was just awoken and it was going to leave the North Mountains. It felt dark in nature and the mana around me seemed to condense.

"What's going on?" Petra said.

I look at Petra and took my seat again.

"We might have to plan some contingencies," I said.

"What!? Is he not coming?"

"No, he is but something else is coming with him."

I gave Petra a serious expression and she knew the severity of the situation.

"Gather the Demon troops," I said. "We might have to go get him after all."

"Yes, Oracle," Petra said and gave me a salute.

Petra stood up and quickly left the restaurant.

I looked at the cover of the book in my hands. It was written by the first Hero of this world. The Hero was transported to this world from a different one. He was brought over by a powerful technique that was discovered by accident. When he came, he brought with him new ideas and even developed a new system of magic. When they thought he was no longer useful, they branded him a criminal and exiled him.

The first Hero of the world.

He was also known as the Great Demon Emperor and the first of his people.