No... wait. What was I thinking?!
If possible, it probably isn't a good idea to show my other powers around them like this.
Even though I'm known for my versatility, most people still don't quite understand where my abilities come from exactly. To let them see it in plain sight, may do me more harm than good.
It'd just become something more, and more difficult to explain, if they end up prying way too much and ask too many questions if something feels amiss. The less they know, the better it'll be for me.
It's not like I'm trying so hard to keep this a secret... Okay, maybe I am.
But it's really mostly because I'm hoping to avoid future problems that'd involve getting me roped into political matters—or be involved in any kind of drama. Specifically, issues that stem from discontentment about the current ruler or hierarchy.
After all, Zeus has had plenty of lapses when it comes to his decision making and less than savory punishments—some of them even doled out of sheer whims.
I know I might be worrying unnecessarily, but I can't always be sure how well each individual's memories work.
For example, it was during the celebration party over at the Plains of Elysium. The people that were in attendance during that period of time, do tend to forget about me for the most part—which in turn, does make it somewhat convenient or me on numerous occasions.
Certainly, they have no reason to keep observing me for now since I'm an ally. I'm not the antagonist, nor the enemy—it makes it much harder for my comrades to pay attention to every single detail about how I fight, especially on the battlefield.
Plus, it may be due to the fact that I can use these emblems to borrow powers from other mythical creatures, it's very rare for them to see my core abilities. It would be conceivable, and fair to say that they'd probably have a hard time being able to tell the difference in the end.
I look down and then to the side, as I feel for my pockets as well as my back.
With both bottles still safely stored where they are, I take the weapon behind me, and I start to swing it around as I transform it into a staff.
With fiery and determined eyes, I face forward and they try to scan for a monster that I only know the name to.
Which begs the question: So how do I track this creature without pouring out all my powers inefficiently? As once again, I need to reserve it for the battle that's about to come.
My gaze goes off to the distance as I try to dig deeper within my head.
[...]
After thinking for some time, I finally got an idea.
There are water molecules in the air that I can most likely use, for example. Unfortunately, there is a bit of a problem.
The powers I can use through these emblems are all borrowed.
Yes, I don't technically 'own it'.
So theoretically, wouldn't that mean that if anyone can steal these metallic coins from me—that should mean they got access to the same powers as well, right? Well, the answer you'll be getting is yes or no.
The only reason why it's ever a 'yes', is that—unless the creature or god that's on the face of that badge has given you expressed permission that you could do so, otherwise, you just have no access to it.
It's actually as simple as that.
There's been a few attempts made by past friends, lovers, and even my 'adopted' family members, who wanted to take advantage of me in the past. What they're always met with, however, is the shocking truth when they find out—that it's completely unusable for anyone who isn't me.
What these things signify, is the promise, they all made for me in the past which grants me the ability to connect to them—wherever and whenever that may be.
Basically, it's the type of power that can only be cultivated with strong bonds such as contracts or, on a deeper level, a bond that relies on trust and friendship with these gods and mythical beasts.
I may not have worshippers or temples dedicated to me in worship. Which also means, that I do not have any followers or believers. No one seems to really remember me, or even know that I exist, but what I have in return—is my relationship with these guys instead.
So without any reluctance or wavering confidence, I caress the bottles with a smile on my face.
With all of that being said, since these abilities, powers or magic are only borrowed, it is not possible for me to manipulate them to the extent that I'd even be able to break it up completely to its most basic form. It's almost like how every matter in its most basic unit, is an atom.
Now, the only thing left is what I wanted to use in the first place, and that is... my own magic.
I've no choice. I will just have to go with it.
My lips part as an almost silent, but deep sigh slithers past.