Reincarnated at Level Two Million - Chapter 88

“You can return here afterwards.” Zell said. “It is a complicated situation, but you are needed for a ritual.”

“What sort of ritual would require me?” Luo asked, walking back over to his throne, and sitting down on it.

“Are you not worried about discussing such things in the midst of your retainers?” Zell said, looking at the many servants within the chamber.

“It is fine.” Luo replied. “They all know my true nature. Their families have served my family for generations upon generations.”

“I see.” Zell said.

“Now tell me about this ritual that you require one such as myself for.” Luo instructed.

“Long story short it is just one of many steps in my battle against the gods.” Zell explained.

“A battle against the gods?” Luo leaned forward. “Now that sounds intriguing.”

“The gods think of mortals as toys to be played with.” Zell said. “They are cruel and only care about their own personal entertainment. I personally am a victim of their foul games.”

“I see.” Luo said. “So, it is all for vengeance then? There is no chance of an understanding? Can you not see things from the gods point of view?”

“See things from their point of view?!” Zell yelled. “All they do is toy with mortals and watch as they struggle and die! What is there to see?!”

“Would those mortals still struggle and die without them?” Luo asked. “Or is all death a result of those gods?”

“I mean maybe?!” Zell said. “Look, why are you defending their actions? The gods are clearly evil and only out for themselves. They view everything else as just entertainment. They have to be stopped!”

“We white dragons always want to find understanding in all things.” Luo explained. “That is the reason we gave up immorality. How could we ever understand the struggle of mortals if we did not experience what they did firsthand? I am only asking you to think about how the gods must feel. They are divine in origin and immortal. They have no concept of death and view themselves apart from everything else because they are. Their realm sits outside of the multiverse, they literally crafted everything with their own hands.

Mortal lives are short and brutal. Why would they not wish to find some entertainment when they have nothing else to occupy them? To just call them evil and seek their destruction is to not grasp their struggles or life. That was the same problem with my kin. Our stories tell us that they felt rejected when gods made mortals. That abandonment led to irrational hatred. It is the second reason my ancestors left.”

“Look, I am not here to have a debate.” Zell said. “I just need you for a brief period of time and then you can come back here and debate your walls. While you try to understand the gods the mortals of this world are fighting and killing each other in a war that the gods started. That is just here on this planet. How many worlds in the multiverse have a war on them right now? How many people are fighting and dying for no other reason than the gods being bored. Justifiable or not, I will stop their cruel games.”

Luo sighed. “I see I am not reaching you.” He said. “I do not wish to go with you to the place of my ancestors. That is about as clear as I can make it.”

“Then where is another white dragon?” Zell asked. “Sid detected a few of you, if you won’t come, I will have to find another.”

“So now I am to just turn over my kin?” Luo asked. “Why would I ever subjugate one of my brothers or sisters to your insane ideas?”

“Because one way or another I am leaving with a white dragon.” Zell said.

“You think I fear the likes of a human?” Luo said. “Why would a mighty dragon ever fear a human?”

“Alright.” Zell said as he held out his palm. He summoned the wind and created a wind ball, then summoned a fireball inside to create his flaming wind ball. He held it above his palm as the wind and heat filled the room. The forces from the ball caused a mighty draft to fill the room, so strong that the servants lost their footing and fell to the ground. Sweat formed on them from the heated air.

“You see I have problems controlling my magic.” Zell explained. “If I were to release this the entire island would be wiped off the face of the planet. I really hope that this proves my point as to why you should either come with me or give up one of your kind. I am only asking for a small favor, and I am not really asking.”

“I see the other dragons have been teaching you the elemental magics.” Luo said. He pointed at the ball and then pointed up with his index and middle finger. As he did a white orb encapsulated the spinning ball of fire. “We white dragons are not without our own magic you see. We cast holy magic which consists of healing and shields. Your ball is no longer a threat to me or my kingdom, locked safely inside my barrier.”

“Is it?” Zell said, slightly impressed by the dragon’s actions. He summoned creation magic into his fireball changing it from red to black. It swelled against the shell covering it and as it touched it the barrier cracked. The barrier shattered into pieces of light that fell down to the floor and the turbulence intensified inside the room.

“Ancestors help us!” Luo said. “What is that abomination of a spell? Are you really using creation magic so arrogantly?”