The Being!

This being had long black hair parted neatly from the middle, glowing red eyes as if blood were filled into his pupils, a handsome, well-structured face, a broad neck, bulging muscles, and above all, an expression that said, 'I am above all'.

This being was at the true peak of power with no one to match him. He, at all times, radiated an aura that would send shivers down anyone's spine.

If someone told Kaen that this being was the god himself, he would believe him.

Kaen didn't dare to speak first, he waited for this being to speak and express his intentions. If he was hostile, then that was it for him, otherwise, there could be a way to escape here with his life intact.

Waiting patiently, he continued to switch gaze between the being and his legs in the awkward silence.

Soon, the test of his patience ended as the being revealed a light smile and spoke: "It's nice to meet you again, Kaen"

"Again?" Kaen was puzzled: "Lord, I don't remember ever having the pleasure of being in your presence. Or... Am I mistaken?"

Kaen didn't know what else to say or think so he simply waited for 'this being' to clarify his words. Also, this being already knew his name so that also supported his statement.

"Hahaha," The being laughed in amusement: "Kaen, I never imagined that I'd see you act like this in front of me. In your past life, you always relied on me and talked to me as if I was your friend!"

"In my past life..." Kaen was even more puzzled. Obviously, this being knew him from his past life and to say that Kaen relied on him and talked to him like a friend made Kaen more confused.

This being, who could wipe empires with a swing of his hand was Kaen's friend in his past life.

No matter how hard Kaen tried, he couldn't remember anyone from his past life who he talked to like a friend and also relied on him.

The being was amused after seeing Kaen so confused as he rested his cheeks between his hands and broke the suspense with a smile: "It's me you fool, the one you called equal to your very life!"

As soon as Kaen heard that sentence, a memory from his past life surfaced in his mind.

He had just become the holy knight of the Vradel Empire and returned to his room with the obsidian black trident in his hand.

He was the youngest to become a holy knight at the age of only eighteen.

After his mother passed away when he was sixteen, he left his home and found Demios along with the Trident Destruction Arts and the Mana hole technique.

Just that one incident turned his life upside down. He trained in those techniques and along with Demios, he was able to become a holy knight in just one and a half years.

Tears welled up in his eyes while sitting in his room alone with the trident in his hand.

He looked at the trident and murmured: "Thank You, Thank you for the chance you have given me!"

Tears began streaming down his face: "Though I can't do anything in return for you, I promise, you and I will be one. You will be my first friend and I'll take care of you more than my life. From today, I declare that you are equivalent to my own life!!"

As the memory finished, the being's voice entered his ears: "Those were some touching words for even me to hear no matter how cringe they were. You'll talk to me as if you were talking to someone dear to you, though you'll not get any reply. At first, I found it weird seeing a human talking to a weapon like that, however, after some time it seemed natural to me!"

"And in this second chance that is given to you, the first thing you do is come find me... Isn't that endearing?" The being said with a warm smile as if seeing someone dear to him.

"N-No... That can't be true... How can you be Demios? Then does that mean you saw and heard all those embarrassing things I did and said?" Kaen's face was red with embarrassment, not wanting to accept the truth in front of him.

"Of course, all your secrets are safe with me, your trusted friend! Also, no one can hear my voice except you, so don't worry!" Demios assured with a smile.

Hearing that Kaen was a bit relieved, however, in return he had so many questions.

In a hurry, he asked: "If all this is true, then how does this work? How can you be a weapon when you are such a powerful being? Also, how am I in the past after dying, do you have any clue about that? Ah, and why didn't you talk to me like this in my first life? also---"

"Stop!" Demios shouted, not wanting to be bombarded by more questions. He decided to answer the questions one by one.

"Kaen, I know you have many questions but let's address them one by one! Firstly, Why I am a weapon?" Demios paused before answering: "The answer is quite simple. It is because I am sealed by someone stronger than me!"

"Someone stronger than even you?" Kaen asked unconvinced.

Demios nodded: "Yes and I can't reveal his identity since you aren't strong enough to know! Also, the trident you see isn't some cage to seal me, it is a part of me. It is a medium through which you are able to use a little of my powers."

"Now, as for your next question about how you have returned to the past. The answer is it's due to the person who sealed me. He had given me this option of choosing to let my wielder have a second chance by going back to the past or let him die and I took the first option since you wanted it"

Kaen nodded in understanding before asking: "And what is the price for this second chance?"

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(A/N - thanks for reading. ^..^)