Chapter 50: Chapter 50
Arthur's Point of View
Lestrania Thousands of Years Ago
Upon exiting the portal, I ended up in a place that looked nothing like a study, and Aydan was nowhere to be found. Instead, I appeared in some manner of void of magic. Swirling energies of different colors surrounded me as I walked through the area.
"Aydan?" I called out but received no reply. "What kind of weird-ass study is this?" After a moment of nothing happening, I called out randomly to anyone who might be able to help me. "Is anybody there?" Still, no response as I turned to look in each direction. "Where the fuck am I?"
"In one of the realms outside of the world as you know it." A woman's voice said from around me.
While I did look for her, I found nothing. "Thanks for the answer. Is there any way you might be able to show me how to get outta here?" I inquired as I kept my guard up.
"..." There was no reply.
"Okay..." I trailed off as I tried to find anything that might help me in this situation. "Do you know where Aydan is?"
All the magic in the area began to swirl and gather into one spot, unsure as to whether I was being attacked I took a defensive stance. It was unnatural compared to everything else I had witnessed up till this point... But as all the of energies reached and began to form into a singular, large, and condensed mass, it started taking shape. And that mass formed into a female High Elf, but also not a High Elf. She was something different. Something new and that meant I had to deal with some new shit, and I really didn't want to.
The giant woman looked down at me and I saw more magic gather behind her. One wing took shape behind her on the right before it followed the same process on the left. Large, radiant, beautiful, majestic wings flapped a few times as she seemed to adjust herself. Spreading her wings as she stepped before me, she took a regal pose as she stared at me expectantly.
"Am..." Looking around at the now dull void, I replied unsurely. "Am I supposed to do something here?"
As I turned back to the woman, I saw a look of surprise on her face. "You do not kneel for me?"
"Lady, I don't even know who you are." Was my unimpressed response. Continue reading on No_veLbIn
Gesturing to herself, she answered. "I am the Goddess Davost. Creator of many of the races that still live on Crevalis to this day."
Davost was a large woman that would fit the definition Amazonian if they had wings and looked more angelic than warriors. While the term Goddess did fit, I wasn't impressed. An overly tall woman meant nothing to me, and even if her blood was 'gold' it didn't matter. Her dress shimmered in a multitude of colors that reminded me of a shimmering white opal in the sun. White hair and white wings that had rows of colors emitting from them gave her an overly odd appearance.
Raising my middle and pointer finger, I replied. "Name's Mordred." Then I shrugged and added, "Kind of. I'm actually from the future and go by Arthur, but since you're a Goddess, you should've known that already."
The Goddess seemed stumped at how to respond. "You do not show fealty in the presence of a Goddess?" She inquired.
"Will you show me the door if I do?" I asked back, and that stumped her. "Look, I'm sure you're some big shot, and the people love you, but I've been through a lot in the time span of a few weeks. I don't really want to be here, so no offense to you, but I'd like to speed this along."
"You are very brazen to speak to me in such a tone. None have ever had the gumption to."
Groaning, I rolled my eyes. "And you have no idea how many times I've heard that line, or something similar, since I've gotten here."
While the 'Goddess' studied me, I did the same in turn. Something about her seemed familiar to me though. Almost as if I had seen her likeness before but couldn't place where. It was almost haunting in a way. However, before I could continue to ponder, my body was wrapped in several different energy signatures and lifted from the... Void...
"Strange..." She mumbled and levitated me closer to her as she began a closer inspection. "You are clearly human but possess no magic."
"Isn't that about average for most humans?" I asked back in a bored and uncaring tone.
"I have never wanted to kill anyone. Others did so in my name and continue to do so."
"Then why drop off the kids to Aydan if you didn't want people to die? I mean, I get they might've been a gift, but surely you've been watching. They're at war, and Rudnurth is more of a tyrant than a king. If you wanted no one to die, why not intervene?" Then I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes at her. "Or are you like every other useless god that has ever been worshipped."
"You are a blasphemous being."
I nodded. "Thank you. I try."
Magic began to circulate around the realm once more. "I do not blame you. False gods and goddesses have done more to wreck this world than anyone else... Besides one other..." Cryptic! "If you do not care anything about this world, why try to return to your friend?"
"Friend is a strong word. Companion... No... Co-worker is closer to what we have, and my business is my own."
"A being such as you should not be able to exist in this world, and without magic, you will never escape this place. Give me the answers I seek, and I shall free you of an eternity of being trapped here."
"So, basically, I'm an alien. Some mysterious space creature dropped me on this world and told me I had to-"
Davost teleported before me and looked down at me as she towered above. "You are not of this world?" She asked me with an unnerving stare.
I nodded slowly. "Nope. I was forced to come here as punishment for being a tortured soul. Pretty sure she went through my memories and found my life amusing." Then I gestured to all around us. "Thus, here I am."
A small smile started to appear on her lips. "Here you are." She confirmed. "You may very well be the champion this world needs."
Holding up my hands, I interrupted her. "Woah. No need to say all that. I'm just here to solve the mystery of this world, so I can pass on in peace. Otherwise, I'm going to have to start looking towards the endgame and find someone to kill me."
"While there are some who could possibly meet your requirements, they are out of your reach. Should you choose to aid this world, you will eventually find the mystery that dwells at the heart of Crevalis." Sticking her arm out, she created a doorway of sorts. "If you do not want to be this world's champion, then do not get to know its people, for you will be forced to act if you do."
"Why? Because I'm going to make friends?" I asked with mocking finger quotations. "Lost enough of those to know better. Don't worry. I keep my distance well enough."
"With how you conduct yourself, I have no doubt." Davost replied instantly. "Given the amount of energy contained inside you, I doubt death will find you easily, and dying of old age doesn't seem likely either."
Closing my eyes in annoyance at the news, I crossed my arms, annoyed. "Swell."
"If death is what you seek, then heed my advice. Aid this world in every way you can. There are those who will rise to challenge you, and that will gain their attention."
"Why do I feel like I'm being played right now?"
Reaching out gently, she caressed my cheek. "I envy you. Truly, I do. I've given up everything to protect this world because I loved the creatures that live here. Life is truly amazing, and you only seek to end it. It is infuriating meeting you here like this, but perhaps destiny allowed us to meet."
"Or an Elf with portal magic." Was my sarcastic reply.
Lifting me in her magic, I started to float towards the door. "Magic will guide your way, Arthur Pendragon. I pray for your sake that we never meet again, but if you want to succeed, we'll have to."
That wasn't threatening at all. "May I ask why?"
"... Goodbye, Arthur Pendragon. Should you save the world, you will find the freedom you seek." Davost ignored my question and cast me through the door as her magical body dispersed.
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