It moves, but shouldnt? Use duct tape. It doesnt move, but should? Use WD-40.
- The Journey to the Afterlife
***Kingdom Newerth, Capital City***
***Seria***
Look, do I really have to explain this now? Closing that portal took a lot out of . It's not everyday that I summon sothing that could just as happily suck the mana out of as out of my opponents. I hunker down next to Adea and try to look pitiful, but mainly I want to avoid questions.
Maybe that would have worked with Marcus, but not with king Charles. The scrutinizing man arrived shortly after I solved their problem for them. And now I am the one who is being interrogated? Thats so unfair!
You just displayed a lot of power and my people almost got caught in the crossfire. Those vines, or roots, werent exactly picky in who or what they catch. Charles glares at , not taking his eyes off .
I already said that I am sorry. I explained that calling forth a mana eating plant isnt easy. But it was either that or having a huge monster going on a rampage through the city. Pick one. I cross my arms in front of my chest, showing him that I wont yield in this matter. I did him a favour. He should carry on his shoulders and sing songs to my glory. I am the benevolent, lovable, unerring, goddess of life and death. Just because I am trying to keep a low profile, people are starting to get the wrong impressions of . I am not to be ssed with.
That doesnt change the fact that you are turning out to be quite dangerous, despite your attempts at keeping your abilities a secret. You appear out of nowhere, an untaught and undisciplined divine rank. So far I tried to overlook you because of my son. But this newly revealed power of yours seems to be quite dangerous. Especially after seeing what you are capable of. Your display in that interrogation cell proved that you have a an side. How can we be sure that your loyalty lies with us? Charles looks down on .
I bite my lower lip and try to feel for the pathways. But they are diminished. My little experint sped up their growth, but they returned to a dormant state after they devoured the portal and the spirit. Maybe I really have to spend my last weeks on this world in a cell. I just want it to be understood that I wont hand you a spellbook with all my knowledge and abilities on a silver plate. Every immortal has secrets, and their magic is the most important one. If soone knows all your favourite spells, you might as well tell them your true na and be done with it.
Charles raises one eyebrow, a hard expression on his face. You are misunderstanding. What I am concerned about is your constant ek behaviour, when that clearly isnt your character. You are hiding sothing.
Marcus steps in. I think Seria is just trying to help as her abilities allow. She is right about not putting her abilities on display. Why dont you let us handle the matter. Seria is a good person and so far she hard nobody who didnt deserve it.
Yes, thats my man. I am the cute little goddess from next door. No need to call for an interrogation. Though when Marcus said that Charles should let us handle the matter, I am sure that Marcus ant he would handle it.
Then Marcus adds another argunt. And dont forget that Seria didnt summon the vines on her own. She wouldnt have been able to do it without Adeas mana pool to kickstart the spell.
Charless attention turns to Adea who is lying next to . The girl? Why her? Is she really that powerful, or had it sothing to do with the spell?
I squirm. This conversation is going in a direction which I dont like at all. But at least its directed away from . Adea has extraordinary access to her mana pool compared to other gods. She can channel much more power in a certain ti fra than any other divine I have ever seen. But it doesnt make her almighty. Her gift cos at the price of control. I knew her in one of her previous incarnations. Even at her peak, she only knew how to do things with brute force, rather than any complicated spells.
You knew her in a previous life? How strange. Ive never heard of people eting each other again. The multiverse is a much too big place for that. Do you share a soulbond? Charless inquisitive gaze returns to .
I try to to shake off the anxiety. No way, hahaha. I guess it was pure luck that I recognized her. We would have never found out if her ability hadnt been so unique. Shes the only one I know who is capable of wielding so much mana.
Luckily, Adea groans and opens her eyes, drawing everyones attention. Ive a headache. Seria, you little bitch! You could have warned of what you were about to do.
Caden, who stayed silent so far, hurries to Adeas side. Adea! You are alright. I was so worried when she included you in that dark ritual.
Adea waves a hand in the air, signalling that its nothing. Dont worry, Seria would never physically harm sobody as long as she can manipulate or blackmail them. Of course that only counts for her friends and family.
Of course, that returns all the attention to . Maybe its ti to feign being the maiden in distress and to use Marcus as a shield. Raising a hand to my temple, I flutter my eyelids. Now that you ntion it, Adea. You arent the only one who is low on mana. Marcus, why dont you bring ho? I suppose that the school activities are on ice for now?
Of course. He is imdiately at my side and picks up in a princess carry. Smiling, I bury my face in his chest so that nobody can see my expression of victory. I would take a bet that he is already getting dirty thoughts just from carrying around. Which ans that he will double his efforts in getting away from his father.
One mont! The kings sharp voice destroys all my hopes of getting away without a loooong explanation.
Though I really dont know whats there to explain? I seriously have no idea what makes Dedessia different from this realm. And that will be the only important question once I tell them about my ho. They will want to know how to control their spirit forms. But I dont know. And if I cant tell them, I could end up as so kind of guinea pig. Not gonna happen. I really have to talk to my parents about this problem before this realm learns anything about Dedessia.
Nobody is getting away until I at least have this Trebor! Wasnt he the one who is supposed to be behind all of this? Charless voice makes it clear that this isnt up for discussion.
I stiffen up. It was so clear that it would end with this. When I have my expression back under control, I look up from Marcuss chest. I caught him in his office. If nobody freed him, then he should still be there and if the spirits didnt decide to snack on him.
Marcus sighs. You didnt wait for . You caught him single handedly to interrogate him, didnt you? He starts walking towards the schools office wing. Strangely enough, it seems to be largely intact. Charles and the rest of the group follow us.
There was no reason to wait. He has his hands in the affair, though I didnt manage to get the whole story. According to him, he and his family were working for a party which is trying to take over the country. From his description, they have help from soone with a lot of power, though he didnt know who exactly he was working for. What he could tell though, was that the entire matter went on for years. Trebor was regularly instructed to set up incidents with spirits. According to him, his unknown master used those incidents to gain power and influence. I also noticed that his mind was under a strong compulsion. Soone must know Trebors true na...
I continue my explanation of so minor details until I reach the point at which the portal opened above the academy grounds and I was forced to interrupt my little chat with Trebor. I continued until the last possible mont in hopes of learning how to close the portal. When the portal beca too large, I left to search for Adea.
My story isnt completely told, when we enter Trebors office. He is indeed still there, though the blood loss caused him to lose his consciousness. But thats no problem since I included a strong regeneration spell in his binding. The silence is slowly turning disturbing as everyone stares at the ss on the floor, so I decide to wake them up. What!?
Caden hurries to the window and starts puking, Charles slaps his own forehead and Adea points at Trebor. That looks painful. I understand the need to bind him since he is a demigod, but was the thing with his innards really necessary?
I study the work of art which I left on the ground. Dad would have been proud of . Even as I watch, the innards which are placed out in a flower pattern, are slowly being pulled back into Trebors body. His latent self-regeneration is hard at work to restore him.
A human body has about thirty tres of innards, so he looked much worse when I left him. Had to. Otherwise he could have broken the binding and escaped.
You are overreacting. Keep in mind that I had just a few pencils, blood, and duct tape to secure him. Tell who else would have managed to bind a demigod with such agre resources.
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