Dimensioning Disciples

Kai: Black, we have considered your words, but we have questions. If we remove justice, compassion, light, and mercy from our hearts, what purpose will guide us? How will we know what is right or wrong?

Seraphina: And what about the innocent people caught in the crossfire? Shouldn't we strive to protect them, even in the midst of war?

Seraphina: And what about the innocent people caught in the crossfire? Shouldn't we strive to protect them, even in the midst of war?

Black: pauses, his gaze fixed on Kai and Seraphina Your questions are valid, and they reveal the conflict within you. But understand this: the path of a disciple is not about adhering to traditional notions of right and wrong. It is about survival, about navigating the chaos of war with unwavering determination.

Kai: furrows his brow But if we abandon justice, what separates us from the enemy we fight? How can we claim to be on the side of righteousness?

Black: Justice is a concept devised by mortals, a feeble attempt to bring order to a world driven by chaos. In the realm of war, justice is a luxury that often eludes us. Our purpose is not to be the arbiters of justice but to achieve victory at any cost.

Seraphina: hesitates But compassion and mercy... don't they make us human? Can we truly discard those aspects of ourselves?

Black: Compassion and mercy have their place, but on the battlefield, they can cloud your judgment and lead to your downfall. Your enemies won't hesitate to strike, and if you hesitate in return, you may lose your life. Survival requires making difficult choices, even if they go against your natural inclinations.

Kai: gritting his teeth So, in order to become your disciples, we must embrace a path devoid of morality?

Black: Morality is a construct that often fails to withstand the realities of war. As my disciples, your focus should be on achieving the desired outcome, on emerging victorious. There will be sacrifices, compromises, and moments when the boundaries of right and wrong blur. Can you accept that?

Seraphina: takes a deep breath We understand the gravity of your words, Black. We may have reservations, but we also recognize the need to adapt to the harsh realities of war. If becoming your disciples means forsaking the conventional ideals, then we are willing to walk this path.

Kai: nods in agreement We seek strength, both for ourselves and for those we wish to protect. If that means setting aside our preconceptions of justice and mercy, then so be it. We are ready to embrace the darkness if it means emerging as formidable warriors.

Black: observes them, his gaze unwavering Your resolve is commendable. Remember, my disciples, this path is not for the faint of heart. It will test your mettle and push you to your limits. But if you truly desire the strength to protect and prevail, then I will guide you.

As Kai and Seraphina exchanged determined glances, they understood that their journey would be filled with challenges and sacrifices. They had chosen a path where conventional notions of justice, compassion, light, and mercy held no sway. In their hearts, they carried a new purpose—one driven by survival and victory and in that moment 3 years has passed.

With their decision made, Kai and Seraphina stepped forward, ready to embrace the teachings of Black and forge themselves into formidable warriors. Their resolve would be tested, their beliefs shattered and remolded in the crucible of war. But with each step they took, they moved closer to their goal: to become the disciples who could make a difference in the impending conflict.

The war loomed on the horizon, and the path they had chosen would be treacherous. Yet, with Black as their guide,