Zero arrived at his family's home located at the other end of the capital.
His parents were waiting for him in the living room, excited to know the latest news.
He sat on the couch facing them.
"How it's going in there, son? How's the family reunion?" his father Roman asked.
His mother Carmen interjected, "Was it a tearful and happy reunion for the family?"
"Yes!" Zero replied. "Everyone was crying and smiling at the same time. It was an emotional reunion."
Roman smiled. "I'm happy for the couple. So, about the rewards. We know that you did it mainly for prestige and the chance to make a big contribution to the clan. What rewards have they given you?"
Zero breathed deeply. "They will reward me with gold coins, and I didn't ask how much because that would be inappropriate give that they are the leader of our clan," he replied.
"That's good etiquette, son. Did you refused the rewards?" Carmen inquired.
"Yes, I did. But Lord Tony still insisted on it. And they give me another reward..." he said.
Zero's parents looked at each other, their eyes sparkled in excitement.
"What is the other reward? It must be awesome!" Ramon grinned.
Carmen smiled. "Son, tell us about the other rewards! Come on! We're dying to know about it!"
Zero took a deep breath. "They want me to be their son-in-law by marrying Nini to me!" he dropped the bomb.
Ramon and Carmen's happiness shoot to the roof. To be able to be associated and accepted as part of the family of Helix Vanguard Clan is a great pride and prestige to anyone.
Everyone is willing to marry any member of the leader of their clan. When the leaders choose a husband for their daughters, and one is chosen, it's considered a good blessing.
Carmen noticed the problematic expression on Zero's face. "You look like you're not happy about marrying Nini, son? Is she ugly? Is she hard to love?" she bombarded him with questions.
"I also noticed that you're not happy with the wonderful news. What's bothering your mind, son? Can you tell us about it?" Ramon asked.
Zero breathed deeply. "There are two prophecies about Nini that I haven't told you yet..." he said.
Ramon's brows furrowed. "You mentioned the prophecy claimed by the soothsayer in your letter. But you never told us what's the prophecy is all about? Can you tell us about it now?" he asked.
"Yeah, about the prophecy? Was it bad, son?" Carmen said.
Zero looked at his parents, wearing a serious expression on his face. "Marrying Nini is not a good thing if I will start believing the prophecy. The soothsayer told me that Nini is going to slaughter her whole family, including her relatives sometimes in the future," he narrated.
The couple's face broke into worry and shock.
Carmen looked at her husband. "Should we believe the prophecy?"
Ramon took a deep breath and looked at his son. "It depends if the soothsayer is fake or real. Was she fake, son?"
Zero shook his head. "Before Nini and I come here to the capital, Granny Mendelia told me about the massacre that's going to happen in the future. And the second prophecy is that the moment Nini returned to the capital, her family will marry her to the deserving candidates chosen by her parents, and I'm the one they have chosen as her husband," he explained.
The couple looked at each other, speechless They were astounded by their son's revelation.
"Oh, no! One of the prophecies already happened!" Carmen looked at her son worriedly.
"Yeah, it did! That's why I'm fully convinced that the other prophecy is about to happen soon. The only question is... when it's going to happen? When is the exact time Nini will massacre her family?" Zero said and glanced at his father.
Ramon looked at his son and asked, "Did you already told Nini's parents about the two prophecies?"
"Yes, I did! But they dismissed the prophecy as a hoax. They don't believe the soothsayer's outrageous claim. And there's nothing I can do convince them," Zero said.
Carmen sighed and looked at her son. "To decline the offer of marriage is like an insult to our leader's order, and we can't afford to offend them. But agreeing to the marriage must be pretty hard for you. It's difficult having a wife who can go berserk anytime. You have to put your guard all the time. That's not the kind of marriage that I wanted for you, son," she said sadly.
"Your life is in constant danger if you marry the girl!" Ramon agreed.
Zero nodded his head. "Yeah, that's what I've been thinking after they have chosen me to be their son-in-law," he said. "But refusing their offer is something that we can't afford to do..."
The trio was speechless, pondering on how to get out of the situation that they found themselves in.
A thick wall of silence enveloped them for a few minutes.
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