Prelude to change 2.196

Viggo and Rosewisse had stayed half an hour at Kain's house until Kain healed Viggo's shoulders. Thor's hammer had done more than just dislocate Viggo's arms, it had also damaged the musculature to such a terrible level that Viggo was going to need several hours to heal. Once Viggo was healed, he and Rosewisse said goodbye and walked through the streets of Orario in the direction of Hephaestus' mansion. Well, it could only be said that Viggo was very upset with Rosewisse and didn't even want to talk to her.

-Viggo- said Rosewisse while following Viggo -seriously sorry, how many times do I have to say it?-

-Enough for me to believe you- Viggo replied, advancing without looking back. The people on the street were staring at them, either because of Viggo angry expression or Rosewisse's beautiful sad appearance and white wings -you told me you would be prepared, you assured me that with your mastery of the blessing of the sun it would be fine, that it was not necessary to master the touki, but you see– he stopped, turned around and both were face to face. Then Viggo mumbled quietly -but he almost killed you, I saw your face being shattered by Thor. Do you want me to fall into madness and really hate Thor and Odin? Did you want me to haunt them until their death or mine? Do you think that if you die it will be as simple as moving on? Please don't lie to me, I know when you're lying to me, but I want to believe you because that means trusting. It seems that we both don't think the same way-

Viggo turned around and continued walking while Rosewisse stood in the street. She shed some tears, wiped them away and began to trot until she reached Viggo. She hugged him by the right arm and became attached to him. Viggo stopped, gave him a brief glance. Those blue eyes were sad and watery. He couldn't say more, just let out a sigh and continue walking.

People on the street watched as the angel clung to the red-haired warrior, who walked bare-chested, wearing a red robe that covered him from the waist to his knees and a pair of dark brown-bodied boots. They didn't even care about the angel how she was dressed; they only knew that she had beautiful white wings, knee-length silver hair and a diamond-shaped face, too cute to be mortal.

-How could you keep me from being killed?- asked Rosewisse quietly.

-This is not the time to talk about it- Viggo replied quietly.

-I understand-

In that way, the two walked through the entire blacksmith district going north and approaching the west wall, until they reached the huge walls of the mansion of Hephaestus. Six adventurers guarded the metal gate: a level 5 captain and two level 3 adventurers and three other level 2 adventurers. The rest of the adventurers were standing guard around the mansion, worrying that any cunning people would want to infiltrate. It was the mansion of the goddess of forging, Hephaestus, the things that were in her workshop were worth the risk to any thief.

Viggo and Rosewisse greeted the captain of the guards, they waved back and opened the large metal gate. Viggo and Rosewisse said goodbye to the guards and continued walking along the wide cobblestone path with a forest on the sides and pools for birds on the edges. The road was so spacious that the huge carriage of Semiramis pulled by the four huge white horses could pass.

Once they arrived at the mansion, Viggo had to open both front doors so that Rosewisse would not have to pass by because of the doors. As an additional note, months ago the decision had been made to place double doors in all rooms so that Rosewisse could enter any room without having to pass sideways and going on to wear her wings. Rosewisse rejected it and said that they had better leave the Hephaestus mansion as it was and better modify the mansion that was being built in the north. Which was going to be ready in a month, but now, with the modification of the doors, another additional month would be delayed.

Viggo and Rosewisse advanced through the entrance of the mansion and saw in the background the wall with the familiar painting. Kain and Hephaestus looked remarkable while Viggo looked like a playful, smiling child. They turned left until they found the staircase leading to the second floor and stopped at Viggo's room. He opened the door and held it as Rosewisse walked sideways so she could get in.

In addition, inside the room were Semiramis, Uriel, Scheherezade and Kiara. The three adults sat in the center of the room, surrounded by the paintings Viggo had made while Uriel was in Kiara's arms.

Once Viggo and Rosewisse entered the room, they walked to the paintings and Viggo moved them sideways so that Rosewisse could pass. Both stopped in front of the table. Semiramis, Scheherezade and Kiara looked at them. Uriel only noticed his father and looked up showing a big toothless smile.

-bab- Uriel said.

-Yes, Uriel, is bab- Viggo said, giggling and bending down to take it away from Kiara. The latter was handed over with a smile, happy that one of her favorites was so happy.

-How was it all about?- asked Semiramis on the other side.

Rosewisse next to Viggo stretched out her finger to prick Uriel's fat, rubbed cheeks. She stopped her finger, looked at Semiramis and said with a grimace of discomfort -well, you could say good-

-They almost killed Rosewisse- Viggo said with a smile as he looked at Uriel in his arms, but his voice sounded serious and recriminatory.

-Are you okay?- asked Kiara from her chair -if it's by healing magic-

-No, don't worry- Rosewisse said, raising her hands and clapping her palms as if putting a wall between her and Kiara -Actually, I don't even know why he is so upset, but considering his power. Seriously, I don't know what to believe anymore-

-Is it true that you were not sure of your mastery of touki and the blessing of the sun?- asked Viggo, looking at her as he hugged Uriel and combed her fine red hair with his other hand. Uriel's bald head felt like stroking silk.

-Yes, it is true, but we do not need it at any time-

-Because I could save you- Viggo insisted -but if not, they would now be something cold with a sunken face-

-Viggo- said Semiramis -I think that's not a conversation for Uriel, if you're going to follow it in so much detail, I'll take her with me-

-No, don't worry, I'm not going to go on- Viggo said.

-How did you do it Viggo?- asked Scheherezade in the middle of Semiramis and Kiara, she was holding a cup of tea in her hands.

Viggo let out a sigh, began to look at Uriel, small, chubby, fine red hair like his, but so sparse and fine that they could barely cover her scalp. She had beautiful blue eyes, chubby cheeks and was always smiling. Viggo smiled when he saw that her first teeth were peeking out, but they were like two white dots on the red gums, she looked like a small vampire with fangs in his lower jaw -Rosewisse was cutting a material that would allow us to create a magic chisel to engrave runes. She used her katana, and I turned around to use my clairvoyance to keep an eye on the surroundings. Everything seemed normal, everything was calm- Viggo kissed Uriel's forehead and continued -Rosewisse told me she was done, I turned around and looked at her. It seems that I still had my clairvoyance activated, I do not remember it well, everything happened very quickly. The fact is, I saw Rosewisse being hurt. I screamed and instantly realized she was fine, but I moved as fast as possible, unfolded the shield, and got in front of her. Then Thor's hammer hit the shield hard, and I knew that Rosewisse was an instant away from dying. I don't know what happened, but I'm glad I reacted before it happened-

-Clairvoyance is more complicated than just seeing from a distance or dreaming about the future- said Kiara -we have not explained the skills to you because it is very easy for you to become addicted to looking into the future, to investigate everything, to want to know everything about everyone and that in the end, your mind has no rest. It's to go crazy, but hey, it seems to have been more counterproductive than helpful- Kiara waved her hand and handed out a book to Viggo. However, when he was going to take it, she withdrew it and continued -but you must promise me something. I don't want you to go crazy for so much information-

-Tell me and see if I really commit- Viggo replied with his right hand stretched out while holding Uriel with his left -that book is only a help, but it will not limit my natural growth, it will only accelerate it-

-It is a promise so that you do not go crazy or lose the trust of your loved ones-

-I- said Viggo, producing a long silence as he retracted his hand and carried it to Uriel's back.

Kiara nodded and told him -do not use your clairvoyance to spy on your loved ones, or to know what they do not want to tell you-

-That...-

-Promise Viggo, if you do it you will only fall into a state of distrust and paranoia. Now, promise that you will not occupy your clairvoyance unless the other person allows you to-

-This- Viggo said slowly, looking down -Is it only limited to my loved ones?-

-Yes- replied Semiramis -you can occupy your clairvoyance in everything but your loved ones-

-I, I get it, I promise- said Viggo, looking Kiara in the eye -no matter what happens, I won't occupy her in my loved ones-

-I hope, distrust is an evil that destroys love. I wouldn't want you to destroy your life and the lives of others yourself-

-I don't want it either- Viggo said, taking a deep breath and pulling his right hand out of Uriel's back and then holding it out. Kiara nodded and placed the book in Viggo's hand.

-Does that mean I actually died?- asked Rosewisse, surprised.

-Almost- said Kiara -Viggo's clairvoyance saved you, but talking about the above, I don't think it was because you didn't master your skills, right? Do you want to tell us how Thor could suddenly appear?-

-I can only think they created a portal- said Rosewisse -many Seidr witches can create portals that transfer things, beings, or people from one place to another, but it is a very rare ability. The only one I can think of who may have mastered such magic is Odin-

-The Allfather knows many things, we are more than at a disadvantage- said Viggo -the strength of his children and his soldiers is not the only thing we should worry about-

-I have read about protections, but none are made. Sorry- replied Rosewisse

-You don't have to apologize, I'm the one who should apologize. I was scared and blamed you for not keeping your word-

-There's nothing to do to you- Kiara said -just don't jump to conclusions. Now, Viggo- he looked, and Kiara continued -take this, I need you to make another painted picture- Kiara made a gesture with his hand and a leather bag appeared in her palm -inside you will find all the pigments, this is something for Scheherezade, she needs to relax-

Viggo frowned, but nodded, and then carefully looked at Scheherezade. He didn't need her clairvoyance to know that she looked exhausted, most likely from doing her and Semiramis's job all this time.