"You were chosen because the Celestial Monkey race is the most honest and sincere race. However, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore," I remark, my expression resolute.
The pri minister chuckles softly, his deanor shifting slightly. "Haha, not all Celestial Monkeys are honest. The notion that we're a race defined solely by honesty and sincerity is a myth. You can't expect an entire race to embody such qualities. Nonetheless, it's true that about seventy percent of the Celestial Monkey race is composed of good-hearted individuals, while the remaining thirty percent are... less virtuous," he says, reclining in his seat.
Observing the pri minister's actions, I decide to take a seat as well. The tension in the room is palpable, and I can hear Commander Lolan's nervous swallow in the background. Beads of perspiration dot his forehead, a testant to the anxiety simring beneath the surface.
"Prince Jake, what brings you here?" the pri minister inquires, lighting a big cigarette.
"Well, you are aware that the king has awakened from his slumber. As he wishes to pass down the throne, he has tasked with a quest to recover the lost ancient vampire artifacts, so of which are in the possession of the Celestial Monkey race," I reply with an inscrutable expression.
The pri minister studies for a mont, contemplating my words in silence.
"I see... I can't deny that there are indeed so vampire artifacts in our possession. It's not only vampire artifacts; we also safeguard dangerous relics from other races, or they reside with the gods. However, since it appears that you are the rightful owner of that sword, then the legends must hold so truth," the pri minister concedes, exhaling a plu of smoke and fixing with an assessing gaze.
His eyes montarily shift to Commander Lolan before he subtly signals for him to leave the room.
"Y-Yes, sir... I must protect you. He has a Demon-rank beast with him!" Commander Lolan stamrs, struggling to maintain his composure as he tries to sound polite.
Amusent dances within as I imagine Commander Lolan silently cursing his luck and frowning at his predicant.
"A Demon-rank beast?!" the pri minister exclaims, his surprise evident. Commander Lolan nods vigorously in confirmation. The pri minister sighs deeply and directs his attention back to .
"Gogo," I murmur softly. In an instant, Gogo materializes out of his camouflage, reassuming his natural form before perching on my shoulder.
"Kyu~ (Papa)," Gogo greets.
"Well, I'm at a loss for words. I had no inkling that a Demon-rank beast was in our midst all this ti," the pri minister admits, shaking his head in weariness. He then turns his gaze toward Commander Lolan.
"Lolan, you may take your leave," the pri minister instructs. This ti, Commander Lolan doesn't protest. He exits the room promptly.
Once Commander Lolan has departed, the atmosphere undergoes a marked transformation. The pri minister's expression and deanor shift, adopting a more hostile tone similar to when I first arrived.
"So, you are really the reincarnation of the Protoss," the pri minister mutters, exhaling a puff of cigarette smoke.
I remain silent, my gaze fixed on him.
"Excalibur, the sword strapped to your side, would never accept anyone as its master. But seeing you completely ta it confirms my suspicions. The other individual who ca here first to claim it made so sort of pact with the sword but couldn't wield its powers. However—"
"Now, you can sense the aura emanating from it, correct?" I interject in a low voice.
"Correct! I can sense auras from miles away," the pri minister asserts.
"Then just give the damn artifacts I ca for," I retort impatiently. In truth, I can't wait to conclude this business and return to Earth to reunite with my beloved wives.
"Here's what will happen, Prince Jake. To retrieve the ancient artifacts from us, you'll need to pass certain trials," the pri minister says in a solemn tone.
"Unlike the well-known trials of the past, your challenge will be a bit different. You'll have to face the three strongest Celestial Monkeys," he continues, a sinister grin curling at the corners of his lips.
I fall into montary silence, weighing the implications of this peculiar trial. Sothing about it feels off, and I'm certain there's more to it than ets the eye. After contemplating for a minute, I draw my conclusion.
"You're trying to gauge my abilities for the gods, aren't you? You pawns and playthings of the gods," I sneer, my grin growing more malevolent. Simultaneously, the sword at my side begins to react, as if Guida shares my anticipation.
The ti is drawing near—the ti to confront the gods in full force. This ti will be different; even if I fail, the impact will will be enormous And the gods will forever regret their actions.
Amidst these rapid thoughts and possibilities, Gogo, perched on my shoulder, emanates a subtle sense of concern.
"Kyuu~ Kyuu~ (Papa, are you okay?)" he inquires with worry in his eyes.
"I'm absolutely fine. Papa just got a little excited," I reassure Gogo, patting his head affectionately.
"Prince Jake, I think you shouldn't get excited just yet," the pri minister remarks, that sly grin reappearing on his face. "You won't be allowed to use that sword during the trial," he adds, lighting up another cigarette.
"Of course, I don't intend to use it. That would be overkill against the Celestial Monkey race," I retort, unfazed by the unequal terms, which raises the pri minister's eyebrow.
The next mont, I rise from my seat and head toward the door. But before I grasp the doorknob, the pri minister's voice reaches my ears once more.
"Just to clarify, we are not pawns of the gods, nor do we wish to be controlled by them. However, an unfair pact between our ancestors and the gods has left us no choice but to carry out their bidding," he confides in a hushed tone.
"I will take note of that," I reply before exiting the room, leaving the pri minister behind.
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