Bornandtorn - Chapter 147 Company 1

As the 2 Moirai had entered the portal, they left the authority of the Observer behind and were on the way to a new destination. The original Moirai did not know where they were headed to but did not care enough to ask for that detail.

This matter did not concern him, as the plans for this new world were rather of a spectating nature. Mimicking this human had been stressful enough, that is why he made plans on letting the human take control over his body once again.

He had to leave the space where the gods actually looked and cared for and the entity right beside him offered him exactly this opportunity. He was looking forward to which choices the human would take in a world of the unknown.

And avoiding the fate of being smitten by the Gods due to blasphemy was also something to be glad about. The human will end up running his mouth without a second thought and die without even knowing why. In the process, he would not only kill himself but also dooming the one whom he owed his life to.

A prospect which certainly needed to be avoided, because as troublesome as the human might be, he still was the only host, he had found in this prison of his. It was the perfect choice since the shackles that bind him do not apply to this weird being called human.

The description he had given about the human was not false or wrong, as a human being alone can not even dream of beating a magician in a fair fight. Yet, the danger a human posed did not lie in their ability to fight but rather in the content of their mind.

Such decisionmaking can truly be dangerous and deadly to those not familiar with it and the glimpses on humans he was able to access left him with no doubts about that. The ideas a human could muster were indeed very scary, especially if the values they have, differ by such a great margin.

The victories against every magician were more than enough proof, that the tactics they employ can lead to a victory against stronger foes. Further proof lied in the fact that it was not even the human, who had done all those actions, he had merely copied the strategies employed by the human.

At times he made the situation for the human a bit harder or brutal to see how he would react to stimulation, but he was only left more wondering how tenacious such a lowly creature truly good be. Yet, what he found most cumbersome about his host was its motivation or rather the lack thereof.

His persistence and the seemingly endless struggle were not born out of conviction nor did they stem from principles, virtues or even faith itself. The explanations used by himself are contradictory and can not be considered as the source of his seemingly mindless desire to not yield regardless of the situation he finds himself confronted with.

Yet instead of being proud of this trait, he continues to belittle himself and doubt everything about himself. He proves himself unable to forgive himself and tries in vain to achieve something that is unattainable for him. This emotional instability makes it difficult for any opponent to predict how he will act. Because there seems to be a method to his madness.

Although his thoughts appear confused and are very erratic in nature, they are with absolute certainty the product of a logical thought process. Which in turn raises the question of why he acts irrationally at times. He could not find a rhyme or reason for that strange difference in behaviour.

All of his former hosts were very open and pure in their emotions, that is why such an inner turmoil was a novelty. Could this characteristic be solely assigned to human beings or was it something unique, which only his host had? This topic could only be solved, after gaining access to more and deeper memories of his host. Therefore finding the solution could only be postponed to a later date.

As of now the visions of the human were only partial and blurry, making it impossible to fully comprehend the behaviour of the human. The thoughts of the human being had been rather easy to read in the beginning but the crafty human found a method to prevent this from occurring.

Another thing inexplicable to him was incoherent memories which he saw from time to time, they seemed to be unrelated to the situation he was involved in. He remembered happy things when he was making fun of himself, he brought happy memories into his mind while pondering about negative aspects when he was supposed to feel happy.

The more he learned about the human the less sense he actually made. But this did not apply to the danger it posed, as it only increased with the amount of knowledge in his possession. Trying to fathom this erratic human, was by no means an easy task, that much had become clear a long time ago.

As for the queen, who had decided to make this body her cave, no consideration was required. Since she is currently undergoing a necessary change that forces her to be entirely at rest. Which meant that everything went according to his plans, although he was certain that the human would not take long to deviate from the path marked out for him. It was not a matter of if but when and how.

While he was thinking about the issues with the human, he was thoroughly eyed by the Moirai that had bought his “freedom”. Still, he did not mind being stared at, as his focus lied entirely elsewhere and he was all too aware that nothing good would come out of acting out.

” I find it strange that one with such a bad temper as yours, has not given any reaction to my probing gaze. This seems quite unlike the rumoured you.”

” I have learned when to be arrogant and when rather not and right now is not a good time to be. My outlook on this matter has changed dramatically during my captivity.” The handsome Moirai looked rather solemn as he had spoken those words. Certainly, the time spent in this prison was not short and with it came a lot of chances to reminisce about the long lost past and missed opportunities. Old grudges and friendships alike became subject of questions.

By reevaluating his former life he came to the conclusion, that there was no use in having regrets. It had never been his mistakes that led to this outcome, all of his faulty former hosts and his comrades were to blame. Yet, the human had dared to challenge his views despite being a creature with the lowest prospects of all the former hosts.

It was quite amusing watching such an insignificant creature trying to find fault in the thoughts he had carefully pondered on for countless years. If he did not have any other choice he would have ended his existence at that very moment. But fortunately for the human, the circumstances saved him.

Once again he thought about whether it truly was a good idea to let the human converse with others and the more he thought about the more reasons he came up with against it. As much as he disliked the very idea of this human opening his mouth, it was a basic requirement for the human to develop in a world unknown to him.

Although the tongue of his could be a greater danger to him than all monsters combined. It is not the danger that pursues him, but exactly the opposite. This man seeks danger as if his life depended on it. He was a natural at attracting all kinds of trouble.

As a precaution, he should not let the human take full control over his destiny or at least intervene if the human will inadvertently end up doing something stupid again. Freedom should be earned, but the human does not know about the responsibilities that come with it.

Without possessing the necessary strength it is only a temporary illusion that will be taken by others. Dreaming to resist the ones above you is futile. It remains a fool’s errand as long as one is inferior to them. To make them submit requires a display pf force greater than theirs. That is the truth of this world.

The human must slowly get accustomed to the cruelty of this world as he himself is not used to it. Those experiences he was forced to endure until now prepared him of what’s to come. Sadly it was not sufficient as there was a gigantic chagrin between those memories and the real violent world. No kind of preparation would ever suffice. One will never forget just how feeble life can be.

But this kind of experience can not be avoided otherwise one will become its subject. The inhabitants of this world know now qualms about taking lives. They are all too aware, that if they chose not to they are going to be the ones losing it.

” Why do you insist on pondering about on your matters for so long. Instead, why do you not inquire about the important details about the domain you are arriving in soon? I am certain that this information is more useful than pure speculation”, said the other Moirai without averting the probing gaze that was still lingering on him.

” I wholeheartedly agree but this information would only be a deterrence for my plans. Rather than helping me in my endeavour, it would be highly detrimental for me to do so. It is of utmost importance to keep my knowledge to a minimum. As for any potential danger that might arise, I am more than confident to be able to preserve this humans life.” The human model proclaimed full of confidence.

” What a brave statement, but how can you make such a broad claim without knowing the details of your task? Without ability, those statements are just empty boasts. Maybe I was in the wrong expecting anything to have changed. You are just as foolish as you used to be. A lowly insect will remain a lowly insect, regardless of how much time passes.”

Yet despite the attack, the Moirai did not seem to react all too much to it on the outside. Though the upcoming words were proven the exact opposite.

” Let me remind me of one thing. Choose your words wisely otherwise you might end up finding yourself unable to utter another word ever again. Others suffered much more for so much less. Take this as my goodwill to you. ”

A hearty laugh escaped from the other Moirai after causing these words.

” Your former behaviour clearly does not suit you and know, that I know that you have not changed I can be certain that I have chosen correctly. Please excuse my rude remarks, but please consider it as a necessary act to draw you out.”

This time it was the other Moirai who laughed, but his laugh was rather cold and callous.

” You are mistaken if you think of me as lenient as the Observer. I neither share the same responsibilities nor the values of his. I, for one, will make you feel the consequences of your actions. But let me give you an example, to make it easier for you to understand.”

A dangerous aura came off from the handsome Moirai as he looked at the other Moirai as if he was about to enjoy himself.

The other Moirai looked at him with happiness oozing out of his every pore.

” As much as I yearn for seeing your example, no is neither the time or place to actually do so. Save your anger, for a better occasion. But let me make amends. Is this enough to compensate for my careless behaviour?” he said with a grin on his face, as he drew out an unconscious player from the void.

It was easy to identify the player right in front of his eyes, as it was the fire mage, that had accompanied him for a few days. Seeing him again under this kind of circumstances was quite a surprise for him.

He would have never expected that something so brazen would be done under the direct supervision of the Observer. This realisation forced him to see the other Moirai currently looking at him in a new light, a much more dangerous light.

” It is fascinating to see, that even you can make that kind of expression when things occur that are outside of your predictions. But do not worry, no God is interested in him. So do you like that gift of mine?”

This was not a gift, but a warning and a blatant threat.

Though this kind of honesty was preferable to those who pretend to be righteous and of noble intent, all the while they were scheming and ready for betrayal at a moments notice.

He had seen too many people of that nature, that is why he enjoyed the presence of those who did not mince any words. With a smile on his face, he replied “That present is to my liking. Yet it is the idea behind it, which I enjoy the most. He will be of much use to me.”

” Pleasantries aside, I do need to inform you of certain rules you have to abide by. In order to guarantee the things you asked for a certain level of cooperation is required. Should the need arise I might see myself being forced to intervene and that is contrary to both of our desires.”

A short period of silence followed as he waited for the model to reply, but seeing no motion in his face he continued with his monologue.

” Being seated as the last supervisor, the Gods do not place any significance on most of my inhabitants. Their potential is the lowest and they are considered to be expendable. The privileges the Observer offers can not be found here. Except for a select few, that do enjoy some degree of privileges. Beware of implicating those and there should not be a need to for me to act.”

Another short pause followed, in which the spoken words were evaluated. As no reaction followed once again, he decided to raise his voice once more.

” Second and most importantly, please do not try to break through your binds, as this would only generate way too much trouble and attention. But that much should be obvious to you. ”

The other Moirai nodded but did not say another word as he contemplated the words he had heard. The implications of these words were enough to permanently alter some of the plans he had made for the human. It was necessary to avoid conflict between the two of them, that much was more than obvious.

If that came with receiving some information on this new domain prior, then so it shall be. As for the mage that will be the company for the human its purpose was also clear. While, he himself can avoid the attention in their domain, following a mage can be done with ease. This measure was also tolerable albeit a bit tedious to deal with.

Though the biggest concern at this very moment was the human, that did something strange with his stimulated experiences yet again. Dealing with this human posed much more of a challenge, then he could have had imagined it to be.

The mere thought of letting this human decide for himself did only result in more headaches. Alas, there were no right answers.

There was solely one goal.

To surpass Magic.