Chapter 88:Devil Art: Sixth Verse
"Anaxor, what's your plan? ...and what do you want?" I asked. My voice carried a tone of curiosity mixed with suspicion.
"A just world," he said calmly. There was a strange calmness in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, a look of involuntary astonishment crossed my face, and I couldn't control my reaction. Frankly, I thought Anaxor was mocking me, but as he continued speaking, I quickly realized he was serious.
"A world where all species can live justly and nobly has been my dream for centuries," he said. The determination and passion in his voice reflected the depth of his words.
"So those who imprisoned you with a sword fought you even though they knew your purpose?" I asked. Questions were multiplying in my mind. After all, I had previously learned from Evelyn that the devils on the continent had fought against humans and ultimately lost, but I didn't know the reason for the war.
Anaxor took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes. "The ones who imprisoned me used cunning and vile tactics to do so! And yes, they knew what the I want and devils I led wanted, but they lied to their people and incited them. I must also admit that among the devil, there were some deviants and traitors." he said. His words carried the traces of a great betrayal and disappointment that had once occurred.
As much as I wanted to believe what he said, I couldn't, and Anaxor, sensing my lack of trust, spoke to clarify a point. He looked into my eyes and continued with a mocking smile.
"I don't care whether you trust me or not, kid," he said. "But right now, you have no choice but to accept my offer." These words harbored a cold and inevitable truth.
At that moment, I began to question what Anaxor's offer was and why I had no other option. Would this entity, whom I considered my enemy, now become an ally? Determined to find answers to the questions swirling in my mind, I resolved to learn more.
"Tell me, why me?" I said. This time, I couldn't hide the determination and curiosity in my voice.
Anaxor took a deep breath and fixed his dark gaze on my eyes. "I want to create the world I want, but for that I need your help. You, of all people, can cooperate with me."he said.
These words surprised me even more. Anaxor's vision was much bigger and more complex than I had thought. But embarking on this dangerous journey without knowing what I would be up against was a significant risk.
"So, what does this collaboration entail?" I asked. I knew there was no escape now, but I didn't want to make a decision without learning every detail.
"It requires you to work with me and ensure that your people collaborate with us," he said. "I need your knowledge and skills to end injustice and establish a new order. Although flawed, I was deeply impressed by the order in your previous world, despite not understanding everything I saw," he said.
A voice inside me said that his only reason for making a deal with me wasn't this, but I thought it wasn't right to ask him about it. The fear and curiosity within me made me ponder how accepting this offer would change my destiny.
"I still have some questions before accepting your offer," I said.
Anaxor's patience surprised me, but it was quite understandable for a devils who had been imprisoned in a sword for centuries to be patient. The dark energy within the sword was almost palpable.
"Go ahead," he said, with a calm demeanor.
"When we return to Earth, how exactly will we live? Going back to the sword? "I asked.
"No, I will reside within your soul. But don't worry, in fact, this will be quite beneficial for you. Because you can harness a portion of my power, and your magical abilities will increase exponentially. You will need power in the future, as you will have formidable enemies.
In fact, even now it was a big mistake to fight an enemy like Alpsar and you cannot deal with him with your current strength. Alpshar was not someone you could deal with, never, but what's done is done. We cannot change the past," he said.
I asked, with unease, "Does Alpshar have a special power that I'm unaware of?'
"Yes. I don't exactly know what it is, but I can definitely say that Alpshar is blessed not only with intelligence but also with many other abilities."Anaxor's words sent shivers down my spine. It was crucial to obtain more information about the Alpshar.
"I understand. Another question, If I accept your offer, will you pry into my private life? I asked, my voice slightly calmer.
'No" he said shortly, his eyes briefly sparkling.
" Lastly, when we return to the world, will you be able to read my mind?' I asked, desperately hoping for an honest answer.
"No. If you're done with your questions, make your decision'' he said.
''Okay"I said, taking a deep breath. ''I'll work with you. But I want you to be honest about the dangers and challenges we'll face on this journey.''
Anaxor nodded slightly and in agreement. ''Of course,' he said. 'We'll take it step by step, and together, we'll change this world."
And so, the foundations of an alliance, both frightening and hopeful, were laid. I didn't know what awaited us in the future, but I was ready for the fight we would wage for justice. There was both excitement and apprehension within me, but even feeling Anaxor's power gave me courage. My companion was now a devil, but walking alongside this devil could be the only light on the dark path I would tread.
He slowly stood up and muttered something. Then he opened his palm, and a scroll appeared, hovering above his hand. Anaxor unrolled the scroll and pricked his finger, letting the blood drip onto the paper. Then, he approached me with the paper.
''This is the contract of what we just discussed. Like me, spill your blood on the paper to seal our words. But remember, once you spill your blood on this paper, there's no turning back from your word,'' he said.
I had heard of blood contracts before, knowing it was something only devils could do, but I had only seen it in legends. Seeing it in front of me made me reassess my future and current reality. I bit my hand with my teeth to draw blood and spilled a drop of my blood on the paper.
"Devil Art: Sixth Verse; Blood Contract!" Anaxor said with a booming voice.
Suddenly, the contract paper burned in an incredibly hot flame with a black color, and its ashes scattered around, disappearing. As Anaxor approached me and placed his hand on my right shoulder, I felt an incredible pain, and I involuntarily screamed at the top of my lungs. The surrounding darkness lasted for a few seconds, but as I tried to relax, thinking I had fainted, I soon realized that the pain didn't lessen; n the contrary, it increased exponentially...