"No!"
No! No! No!
Sukhacara Sage clutched his staff, thumping it against the ground, creating a heavy sound that instantly echoed in all directions.
"Goddess!"
"We need your power; you are also a part of Earth, just as Goddess Lakshmi aids the Devas, you must help us!"
"Now that we worship you, it is only right that you Bestow Blessing upon us."
Sukhacara Sage spoke out.
Antaka abruptly took a step forward, waving his arms with a sound like thunder, his voice resonating like thunderclaps that made the eardrums buzz.
"Just help us!"
"I swear, all Asuras will treat you with respect, worship you, praise you, provide a Divine Temple for you, and offer you tribute!"
Antaka spread his arms and took the oath.
Boom!
Dark clouds covered the sky above; thunder roared in all directions, with crimson lightning leaping and bursting among the clouds, splitting the sky with a blood-red glow that lit up Antaka's face.
Beneath the blood-colored blindfold lay a wild expression.