Family and Goddess 2.184

After that dream, Viggo was able to sleep normally. Well, while Uriel won't wake up asking for his food. Then he and Semiramis would get up to see her. Viggo supported Semiramis while she, dead of sleep, fed the baby. After the baby fell asleep, Viggo held her for a few minutes and then deposited her in her crib. Only then could they sleep another two or three hours.

Despite the poor sleep, Viggo woke up the next day early. He has a normal breakfast and help Semiramis take care of Uriel while she ate her breakfast. All morning she spent in tranquility until Kiara appeared in Viggo's room while the latter tried to paint a canvas to relax. She wore the white nun's veil and the black cassock with the long cut on the left side that exposed her long and stylized leg.

Viggo sitting on the stool and facing the canvas held on a lectern, looked to the side, and saw her. Kiara stared at him for a while, Viggo got up from the chair and walked to her. They both looked at each other for a few seconds and then hugged each other. After that, they went to the balcony that overlooked the grassy courtyard. Viggo put a bottle of estus on the table, two glasses and they began to drink in silence.

Kiara, with her glass in hand and admiring the golden liquid, asked -What happened?-

-Last night I had a strange dream- replied Viggo holding his glass with Estus with both hands. He looked down and looked at the golden liquor -it was an experience unlike anything. I couldn't move, talk or anything. I could only hear and see what was ahead of me. Even if I wanted to move my face, I couldn't. Even if I didn't think about moving my hand, moved on his own. It was as if it wasn't me, but I saw and heard through someone else. That person was called God king and was on a battlefield with hundreds of corpses of monsters, elves, humans, dwarves, and others. Large siege weapons, mixture of metal and wood shattered and scattered everywhere. Then a man in metal armor came and knelt in front of me. He had a sun engraved on his breastplate, on the side of his heart. He offered me the knife of a hero who supposedly died. He spoke to me as if such a hero had bothered me for years and as if I was no longer a burden. However, I cried for his loss, as I felt in my heart that I could never understand it-

Kiara nodded to Viggo's words, took a deep breath, and set about drinking the Estus in her cup slowly. He looked from time to time at Viggo, who seemed confused and too absorbed in thinking about that dream.

-Ymir- Kiara said in a soft voice, Viggo raised his face and stared at her -is the father of the Aesir, Jotun, Vanir, and other creatures that exist in the Nine Realms. Thanks to the drop of blood, you received as a reward from Surtr, now your lineage is 70% Jotun. The latter have the special power to look to the future. Maybe your power was activated thanks to contact with someone, have you talked to someone?-

Viggo shook his head -I don't remember talking to someone close to a hero or whoever I think might be a hero- he replied.

-Maybe it was a dream- Kiara said -maybe you looked to the future through the power of the Jotun. I wouldn't know how to say it, I wasn't by your side, but if it was a vision of the future, no matter what happens, you must know that it can be changed. Remember, to every action, there is a reaction. Now how could you change the future? What are you going to do with that information? I knew this would happen, that's why I sent you behind Odin, but since things happened ahead of time, what do you plan to do?-

-I, I don't know- replied Viggo -maybe it was just a dream-

-What if it wasn't?-

-I don't know- Viggo replied helplessly -in that case, I would have to think about how I became a cruel king who posed as God, and I am glad of the death of my opponents. In that case, what makes me different from Odin? Why should I kill him if I am no different from him?-

-Think about it Viggo- replied Kiara -I can't solve this problem for you. I can guide you to the most incredible treasures in the world. To give you the pleasures unattainable for mortals and gods, but I cannot decide your destiny for you-

-Thank you, Kiara- replied Viggo with a tired smile.

-Why are you thanking me?-

-For letting me do things by myself. For respecting my will and letting me decide my fate. Even if it's a bad one, it's better than following what someone else decided for me-

-You are my protégé Viggo, I want you, as well as my other protégés, to reach their full potential. Each of you are precious souls that I rescue from the Origin, and I have no regrets. Their emotions nourish my existence-

Viggo nodded and stared at the scenery of the mansion's courtyard, with long pastures, limestone pools and a forest separating the mansion from the walls facing the street. The day was clear, with a cool breeze and harmonized with the singing of the birds.

Kiara got up from her chair and walked to Viggo. The latter opened her arms and she sat on his lap. Both embraced without saying words or hearing noises. However, Uriel, from the room next to Viggo's, began to cry with all his might. Viggo and Kiara gave a funny chuckle. Viggo looked at Kiara and she got up from his lap. Viggo took her hand, and they walked through the room to the door. Then they went out into the hallway, walked to the door of Semiramis and when she answered, they went in. Viggo found Semiramis at the end of her wit, tired and overwhelmed. He took a deep breath, looked at Kiara and she nodded. They both walked to Semiramis and hugged her from the sides while Uriel cried in her arms.

-Give me the little girl- said Viggo, stretching out his hands to take Uriel in his arms.

-But- said Semiramis letting Uriel go.

-You need a break- said Viggo -go to my room, I and Kiara will take care of this lady. Don't worry, nothing will happen to him. I will protect her with all my being-

-Go, Semiramis- Kiara added -she rests and then starts thinking about a wet nurse. Someone who can help you take care of your baby. You have money, if necessary, hire two or three, as needed. No one will think badly of you. It is illogical that having so much power and money, do not occupy it-

-I understand- replied Semiramis.

Viggo with Uriel in his arms, approached Semiramis and gave him a kiss on the lips -go to rest- say

-Are you okay?- asked Semiramis with a look of concern -you know? Last night you had that strange dream-

-Don't worry, I'm better now. We talked about it with Kiara, and she gave me an idea of what it could be. Now I'm fine-

Semiramis nodded, looked one last time at the weeping Uriel, and then turned around to leave the room. She opened the door, looked one last time, and closed the door. Viggo stayed with Uriel in his arms and Kiara looked at her. She, of course, only had to make a gesture with a finger and the baby stopped crying. All his discomfort went away, and she dedicated herself to looking at Viggo and Kiara.

-The baby is constipated- Kiara said -now it's fine, but there must have been a big mess left behind-

Viggo sniffed and immediately understood what she meant. However, it wasn't his first time changing a diaper. Well, couldn't say was an expert either, but with Kiara's help, everything was easier.

The rest of the afternoon, Uriel spent it quietly and Semiramis resting. Kiara and Viggo were talking about possibilities. To which Kiara first explained that believing that the future is written in steel was stupid. The future was changing every moment, whether by the fall of a leaf or a drop. Someone's death or birth. The important thing was to understand when it was the right time to get things done. That was a real art, as it required finding the balance of things. It was like raising a baby, there are times when you need milk, times when you need a diaper change and times when you need some remedy or supplement for your body. In Uriel's case, she lacked hydration and was constipated.

-In the end, we return to what my master said. Find the balance- Viggo said with a smile on his lips as he carried Uriel asleep in his arms.

-That's right, it's all about finding balance- Kiara replied -that means it's not fast, not slow, not high, not low. It's the perfect time and place. The perfect phrase, the right decision, and things like that. Which makes it the hardest thing of all. However, that doesn't mean it can't be achieved. However, you must know that this is only learned in trial and error-

-I understand, in that case, knowing about the future, what should I do? Looking for a way to think about how to change it? Control the future or let things take their course and do my best Can I do something for the rest of the people? For example, for that hero-

-I don't know, but you must find out that on your own. Among all the powers that the gods have, looking to the future is one of the most confusing and problematic. You see what happened with Odin, he lost his mind and became paranoid. He ordered to kill all those who posed a threat, even those who represented a possibility-

-It's complicated- said Viggo -but I'll find inspiration-

-Inspiration?-

-Yes, Rosewisse told me that artists have moments of inspiration, it's their art, an instinct, like mine. In this way we create the stone of memory-

-Regarding that, I suggest you keep it to yourself and if you are going to share such knowledge, it is only limited. That way it will be several centuries before the world reaches the full potential of magic and not destroy everything for a moment-

-I see, it's confusing-

-You must find the balance- Kiara said with a sly smile.

Viggo chuckled and replied -yes, you must find the balance. Don't worry, even if it was just a dream, I worry. Somehow, I will find it. He asked me if I could meet Odin directly and talk to him. Maybe he has good advice for me. He may be crazy, but he is someone who does everything he can for his kingdom-

-That's dangerous- Kiara said.

-I know, don't worry. I will think very carefully before making any movement. I don't want to die- he said and looked down, at the little redhead in his arms -I have a lot to live for-

-That's right, now, regarding what you asked me, I brought it. Try not to overdo it in the use of your soul strength-

-Thank you- Viggo replied with a soft smile.