Chapter 24: Not alone

The soft morning light filtered through the window of the cozy room, casting a warm glow over the peaceful scene. In the bed by the window, a man lay still, his eyes closed in slumber. A woman dressed in black sat nearby, her nose buried in a thick book with an indecipherable title. Despite the complexity of the text, she seemed to be fully immersed in its contents, nodding her head in understanding from time to time.

Suddenly, the woman's attention was drawn to the man as he began to stir. His eyes fluttered open, and a small smile formed on his lips as he gazed up at her. She closed the book with a soft thud and greeted him with a cheerful "Good morning!" as she pushed back a strand of hair that had fallen across her face.

"Seems like you had a pleasant dream," she observed, and the man nodded in agreement, still a bit groggy from his slumber. "My name is Camille," the woman continued, "and I have a special ability to see people's dreams. It's a rare gift, but one that I've learned to master over the years. I'm also a powerful witch, skilled in the arts of transformation magic. How about you? "

As she spoke, the book she had been reading began to fade away, its pages dissolving into the air without the usual blue light that accompanied her magic. Camille smiled warmly at the man, waiting for his response.

Lukeas was still reeling from the shock of waking up next to a beautiful woman, his mind racing with questions. Where was he? Why was she there? What had happened the night before? Was he in trouble? Was his life in danger? A million thoughts and fears were swirling in his head.

Suddenly, the woman smiled, putting him somewhat at ease. "Relax," she said, "I'm not going to eat you!" She let out a giggle. "I'm just curious. Oh, and I'm also pretty good at telling when people are lying."

However, Lukeas, who had spent years living in a dangerous forest, felt an invisible pressure wrap around his heart. It was the same kind of feeling he got when fighting monsters. He knew this feeling well - it was killing intent.

He stayed still for a moment, sizing her up. Millions of thoughts were running through his mind. Then he finally spoke up

"Im very adaptive." he said... Purposely being vague as he force a light smile on his lips. "It's nothing much.. But with hard work, i can do many things.."

Curiosity evident in her tone, she asked, "Which god blessed you with such fortune?" Her genuine interest was palpable, and Lukeas, who had watched countless people's movements and behaviors, noticed several signs that she was preparing to do something. As she leaned closer, her eyes locked onto him, and he could feel her body lightly tensing up in anticipation.

"I don't know," he admitted, taking a gulp. "I'm not familiar with any gods. To be honest, I'm not sure I believe in them."

She seemed taken aback by his answer, but then a glint appeared in her eyes, and she asked, "Have you ever tried praying?"

Lukeas hesitated before responding. "You mean right now? Like, in this moment?"

She nodded, a small smile playing at the corners of her mouth.

Lukeas, being new to this world and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and panic, turned to the Christian prayer routine he had learned on Earth and chanted the Trinity. Though he may have seemed foolish, this was simply the way he knew how to pray.

Camille watched Lukeas with a serious expression, her dark eyes scanning his face for any signs of deceit. He could feel her gaze boring into him, and a sense of unease settled over him. His heart began to race, and he felt a sudden wave of sweat trickle down his back.

He closed his eyes tightly, hoping to block out the intensity of her stare. But even with his eyes shut, he could feel her presence looming over him. His breaths came in short, sharp gasps, and he felt a tightness in his chest.

As the silence stretched on, Lukeas couldn't help but wonder what he had done wrong. Had he offended Camille in some way? Had he said something inappropriate? His mind raced with possibilities, each one more alarming than the last.

And then he remembered that the locals here didn't practice Christianity. Panic seized him as he realized that he might have inadvertently committed a grave offense against their beliefs.

"Oh no," he thought, "what should I do? Should I pray or run?" But as he weighed his options, he knew that neither one seemed particularly helpful. If he prayed, he risked offending the locals even more by imposing his own beliefs on them. And if he ran, he doubted he would get very far before Camille caught up to him. And so he continued.

"Heavenly Father, the god above. I thank you for the blessing, guidance and love. But your son has a request, a prayer of you will. Can you please tell me who gave the power, this son of yours wield?"

After finishing those words of prayer he did the sign of the cross once again and of course he said it in and thought. 'Holy cow, that's the best prayer I've made so far-'

When suddenly a strange feeling enters his body.. As if he could feel the sun ray pass through him.

-ENGARDE IS A BLESSING FROM THE WAR GOD. AND FORMLESS IS FROM THE GOD OF SURVIVAL AND HUNT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS. BUT BE AT EASE, YOU ARE SAFE, CHILD.. AT LEAST FOR NOW-

Hearing those.. He waa frozen in shock, fear, excitement, 'They actually answered? Holy shit! T-this never happened before! Was that Jesus's Dad? Or is it Jesus delivering those reply?.. B-but.. Why.. Why doesn't this happen back on earth? Sho-'

"Seems like you've got your answers.. So tell me... Stranger.. Which God is it?"

His thought was suddenly interrupted when Camille the lady suddenly spoke. The usual playfulness in her voice was gone.

"h-..uhh..." he paused ....'should I tell her i have two?..yeah... .I probably shouldn't'

"The god of survival and hunt? You know who that is?" he said while laughing a little in distress.

".... You're telling the truth..... That means your not a demon, since a Union God replied to you and not a Chaos God. And yes. His religion is popular here in North.." she said and suddenly Lukeas could feel the pressure going down significantly. And she also have leaned back and was now on a more relax state.

"Excuse me? Demon?" Lukeas asked.. Quite offended in fact... But overall? He was so relieved he almost relieved himself in bed.

Almost...

"Yeah... And i also know that two gods have blessed you.. And I also know you didn't tell me the whole thing about your blessing... And base on your dreams... You're not really a bad guy either... So you're all good now.." she shrugged and took out a pair of teacups and place it on the table beside the head of the bed. And took out a kettle and pour a fresh hot tea on the cups..

" Now... Have some tea.. Its good for your health.. And also an apology for treating you like that.... Uh.. Lukeas?" she suddenly looked back at him realizing he's not answering..

Lukeas was still looking at her with wide and shocked eye.. He would have looked comical if he had opened his mouth in shock as well.. But fortunately his lips was tightly closed and his entire face was unmoving.. But the most noticeable thing was.. He's not thinking of anything..

"oh.... Yes... I can read minds" suddenly she giggled.. "And i appreciate your compliments yesterday... It was kinds sweet!"

Hearing that. Lukeas couldn't help but turn red from embarrassments.. "So you've heard everything?" he asked feeling hopeless and doomed.

"Ah dont worry though... Your secrets is safe with me!" she beamed a smile at him. And he just felt even worse. 'Fuck... Am i gonna be blackmailed?'

"Ah! no! How dare you?! I'm not that evil!" she harrumphed. Which made Lukeas give himself a mental equivalent of a slap.

"though... Your thoughts were kind of the most normal and even sweatest thing I heard yesterday... Everybody's pretty much raping me in their fantasy mind.. Specially that disgusting kid Arthur....." she sighed and sip her tea.. And placed it back down. She even took the other cup and hand it to Lukeas.. Which he mindlessly sip on.

"But in his mind.... He spoke an unknown language I cannot understand... But I knew what he was saying with how visual his fantasy was.. Heh.. He thinks I'll be part of his slutty herm he wants to build when hes stronger.. Too bad thats definitely not happening.. "

Lukeas who have decided to stop think and just listen wondered why she's telling this.. As he sips the tea in his hand without anything in his mind.. When suddenly.

" 'ill go back in earth and be a GOD!' that was one of Arthur's thought..but I dont know wh-". *pfffffff!!*

He spat the tea in shocked but then regret instantly what he did. But then he noticed that Camille wasn't affected. As a bluish light covers her protecting her from the disgusting and disgraceful act Lukeas have done.

" IM SORR- WHAT DID HE SAY?!!??"