Kiro finds himself once again lying on the flowers of the endless blossomed field of the spiritual realm , Esgrieth was standing right in front of him . She says in an annoyed tone :
-Get up , you know I don't like to waste time !
Kiro does as she says and gets up , They both continue once again their journey of finding the end of the spiritual realm .
-Any questions for today ?
-Not really.
-Good , I have one of my own .
-What is it ?
-Did you collect the cursed relic that Haidi carried ?
-No ?
-You bonehead !
-What's the matter ?
-You could have obtained shape-shifting abilities .
-Didn't you say she forgot her own face ? It's not an ability I would like to have .
-That's a small price to pay .
-Now that you mention it , the divine relics are blessed items which grant their possessors divine protection , what about cursed relics , what are they really .
-Let me explain it to you , when a demon is close to death they have to choices , pass their ability to another creature , most likely another demon or they they can seal their ability in an random item . Cause of the devastating pain , the host may die while the ability is transferred , but in depends , like in your case , your body was trained enough to handle the transfer .
-How come you have two different abilities , did another demon pass their abilities to you ?
-No , I was born with the devil's luck , born with two different abilities . I'm a rare case amongst my kin .
-So did you transfer your abilities to me ?
-Of course not , I'm just sharing my abilities with you , just as I'm sharing my mana .
-I see , so how much can a demon live ?
-Up to 20,000 human years .
-What....So how old are you really ?
-I'm quite young actually , only 5,000 years old , I also have a younger sister and an older brother
-You actually have a family ?
-Yes , but it's not like we are going to meet them anytime soon .
-I see
-It's time for you to go now , you have passed rather too much time in here .
-Well , until next time then .
Kiro wakes up on his bed . A knock is heard on his door .
-Who is it .
-Luchia , I brought you your clothes .
-Leave them by the door .
Luchia opens the door and then enters Kiro's room . She leaves Kiro's clothes and equipment near the inner side of the door .
-I told you by the door side , not inside !
-Relax , it's not like I saw anything - Then she leaves the room .
Kiro gets up and begins dressing up . He puts on his black coat and his gear as well . He leaves the his bedroom and heads to the living room . Once he enters he sits down and shouts :
-Luchia , make me some tea !
-Got it .
A sleepy Vallerie enters the room . She had dark circles over her eyes , showing her lack of sleep .
-What happened to you , do you get enough sleep ?
-I'm sorry , I just...
-Just what ?
-I've been having nightmares the past week .
-Nightmares?
-Yes , terrifying nightmares . Once I wake up form them , I cannot sleep .
-Come on , sit down . Luchia , bring two other cups !
-Two ?
-Yes , one for Vallerie and one for yourself .
-Do I have to drink it , I mean it tastes like.....
-Did I stutter ?!
-Somebody has woken up with a bad mood today .
-Just bring the tea .
Luchia arrives with three cups of basil tea . Each of the grabs one . Luchia and Vallerie both take a sip . Suddenly , the urge to spit it out is irresistible . Luchia forcefully gulps it down , then she turns to Vallerie and says :
-Would you like some sugar ?
Vallerie gulps it down also forcefully and says :
-I would love to .
-Great , be right back .
"How in the world is he able to drink this ? "
Luchia comes back with the sugar , and both her and Vallerie pour it in great amounts . They take a sip and it had finally become sweet .
-Now , tell us about your nightmares .
Vallerie takes a deep breath , then she continues :
-I always find myself in a dark space , I'm not able to breath and I feel like I'm going to faint . When I close my eyes for a second , I find something wrapping it's hands around my throat and strangling me . Then I wake up , but I'm not able to sleep .
-I see , don't bother yourself working today , you can rest .
-Do you mean it ?
-Yes , I don't want you falling asleep on the floor .
-Thank you , thank you !
Vallerie leaves the living room and heads for her bedroom . Luchia turns to Kiro and asks him :
-What are you going to do now ?
Kiro lies on the sofa and says :
-Well , I don't have much to do today , so I'll just sleep for a while .
-Can I sleep as well , I mean .....
-Do you have much work to do
-Well , I have to .....
-Then get back to work . Once you are finished you can do whatever you want .
-As you say .
Luchia leaves the living room , meanwhile Kiro's eyes were getting heavier and heavier , until he decided to close them . He finds himself on the blossomed endless field of the spiritual realm . Esgrieth was picking up flowers then she turns around to find non other than Kiro .
-Miss me already ?
-What do you think of Vallerie's case ?
-I know what's happening .
-Then tell me !
-She is being haunted by a filthy lesser demon , filthy parasites .
-Lesser demons ?
-They are low grade demons usually exiled from demon lands . They feast on stress and fear much as other demons do . They turn human dreams into nightmares , usually starring them .
-Don't you do the same thing ?
-Unlike demons , lesser demons cannot use demonic abilities , they aren't born with them , they aren't capable of obtaining them . They also do not possess demonic dominance , just so you cannot mistake Bralvor for one of them .
-So how can I get rid of it ?
-That's quite simple , just share a bed with Vallerie and I can send you to her dreams .
-Isn't there any other way ?
-Either that or you have to call a priest to perform an exorcism , which takes more time and is more painful .
-I'll go with the fist one , anything else that I should know ?
-Yes , you get hurt there you get hurt in real life as well . And remember , it still controls the dream , but you are not powerless .
-Well thank you I have to go , goodbye - says Kiro in a hurry .
-Did he actually thank me , and he meant it ?