Despite its small presence in most of the universe, the origin remains at the heart of all life in it.
Earth 3000 BC, IN Egypt
In a vast plantation of several tens of hectares approximately, delimiting in square of one hectare each, walked a strange being followed by a group of humans. They all wore ornaments and for the most part sported a noble air in their gestures. Those in front had ebony skin, a beautiful face without blemishes, dark brown eyes and jet black spiky hair, contrasting with their appearance were those behind. They had skin shining like jade, a slender, tight-fitting body, ocean-blue eyes, curly hair that shone deep brown, and a still-youthful face...making the boy in the group look girlish. Each member of this group was a pearl of beauty leaving no doubt that they were all selected precisely in this sense.
However, what caught everyone's attention was undoubtedly the one or rather the being at the front of the group. In front of him any other member of the group would seem very ordinary. Between him and the group was a distance of half a meter, he would have seemed human without his imposing height of 3 meters, his skin pulled towards the Blue and the golden aura he emitted. Despite his size his body was perfectly composed. He wore period clothing that showed off his long legs, arms, and torso, whose muscles literally radiated power. His build was slender, his face flawless, his eyes blood red. His back was straight, all his gestures were hypnotic, his movements meticulously calculated. All over her body lay pounds of gold adornments.
To reinforce its importance, everyone in the group had their heads bowed in respect, their eyes misty filled with awe. He was like an emperor to his subjects.
After quite a long walk through the plantation, the group finally stopped. Before them a disastrous scene.
The plantation squares were ruined, they were filled with puddles of water, the plants rested on the ground with their flabby feet.
The being kept his gaze fixed on the scene when a voice was heard from behind him.
Enmoutef was a following assigned to the lord since his arrival, despite his experience he did not remain the least relaxed when he began a discussion with his lord.
Stepping forward in front of the group he then said
_Lord allow his humble servant to inform him of the reason for our coming
These lyrics may have sounded simple but they weren't, every word was carefully chosen. He knew only too well the warlike character of the lords.
At his words, the lord who had his back to them from the very beginning turned to Enmoutef. It was a move made without flinching, it looked like he was already in that position. The tension was felt on the face of each member of the group. After a long moment of silence that felt like an eternity, the lord nodded. Without showing his inner relief Enmoutef continued
_Lord, we have called you to ask you for help. We know there is no limit to your powers. But we still want to apologize
Looking up for confirmation to continue Enmoutef paused. Without change in his expression the lord nodded again.
_A large part of our harvest this season was ruined by yesterday's sudden flood. We beg the lord to have mercy on us
Immediately after these words Enmoutef followed by the rest of her group knelt down. The lord of an area of undisguised indifference bent down and picked up a plant from the ground. He was in poor condition with no hope of recovery.
_Our mistress is very fond of your kind. So she asked us to help you as much as possible. Um (Sigh) .... I'll help you then. Listen well and never forget his grace.
The plant that rested in its apple was suddenly illuminated with an immaculate white light.
_This is the gift of the mistress to you, humans.
With these words the whole area was illuminated with this same light. Under the bulging eyes of the members of the group the plants rose and grew. The ground was crumbling in places, revealing roots writhing as if they were alive. In no time, the whole plantation was revived, there is no longer any trace of the last disaster.
With tears in their eyes, the group bowed again. Despite the fact that they were all nobles, they had also felt the bad harvest last year very hard. They promised each other not to let such a thing happen again. But despite their best efforts, they remained powerless in the face of nature's irregularities. A hope has finally blossomed in their despair... Lords. These beings with unfathomable powers.
Enmoutef's POV
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Since their arrival, the lords have never ceased to surprise us. At the very beginning I was skeptical. They were nothing like our deities...I said to myself.
I was my mother's only son. Our family was by no means rich. My father had died before I could know him. My mother and I had been taken in by my uncle.
My uncle was an arm of the main adviser, he had a lot of influence in the city. Jealous of my father, after his death he undertook everything to marry my mother and get rid of me. Even in these last moments my mother remained dignified and entrusted me to our learned grandfather.
She was my idol, she never gave up even in the worst times. < Enm, I will always be with you. You carry the last memories of your father, I will pray to the gods if they hear me remove all obstacles from your path. But swear to me never to let others play with your life or your destiny only the gods can enjoy such a privilege.> These last words will be engraved in me forever.
Because of my advanced knowledge of all our fields after the years spent alongside my late grandfather, I was the first to be thrown into the slaughterhouse.
Gritting my teeth I remembered his events. They summoned me to the court and entrusted me with the role of guide for Lord RAS. They told me that it was a privilege for me to serve him. Little did they know I could see extreme fear and pity in their eyes. Yes....those bastards threw me away like I was useless to them.
Of course it didn't happen by itself, my uncle was behind it all.
I spent months at the side of Lord RAS. We were 20 followers at the start. I have during this time repeatedly thought about the true definition of fear. At the slightest mistake, you were quickly replaced.
I saw my friends burst into guts before my eyes. And the worst part is that despite these scenes, I barely flinched. I was petrified with fear. In the end I was the last surviving member of the first group. I hated myself for it...but I couldn't die yet...not before I made the people who put me in this shit pay.
I thought they were untouchable but... now it's definitely possible. I am sure. These hands were capable of the worst but it was before my eyes that they performed miracles in the order of the impossible.
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RAS opened his palm and presented the plant that lay there to the group. He then says
_your planet is special for sheltering life so far from MÛTO. But the fact remains that the origin present here is quite weak. This only leaves you with simple things like this.
Following his words, the plant in his hand grew visibly. Noticing that he had all the attention on him, RAS continued
_This plant will be particular, I recorded inside the laws which will allow you to exploit the origin in your cultures. It also has great vitality. Use it as you see fit.
Enmoutef stood up, still keeping his head down, joining his two hands horizontally. He then felt a gentle warmth settle in his palm. Then as if she were alive it spread throughout her being. He felt freed from all shackles of the world.
Quickly recovering his senses, he walked away, keeping the same position and not turning the dowry to his lord under any pretext.
Once he judged he was far enough away, he glanced at the plant. He was beautiful, he oozed around her a white mist that seemed liquid. Looking closer, one could see strange markings pulsating all over the outer side of the plant.
Enmoutef knew, he knew that this thing was going to be the instrument of his revenge.
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RAS, closely followed by his next group, left the plantation. They soon found themselves in front of a huge door painted in Indigo with golden animal motifs. It was framed on both sides by equally high walls of the same color. In front of the door stood two guards. They both took a posture of respect at the sight of the group.
Once through the door, the group passed through a strange layer of golden yellow. The transition was easy but apart from RAS, all the members of the group lost their bearings for a moment.
In front of them a magnificent city full of life, an immense framework in the distance which was to be used to build the residence of the lords. A supposedly brilliant idea of King Ouadji. But what caught the eye was the gigantic building above their heads. It would be several miles long, it was a metallic black color with golden ramifications arranged randomly on the structure. It was hard not to see it because all of its features were completely opposite to the other buildings in the city, but very strangely it was in harmony with the whole city. It looks like the city was built around the building.
The group stopped in front of a tent, it was quite ordinary. If it wasn't for the five lords guarding it, no one would spare this tent more than a glance.
The five lords looked exactly like RAS. They all wore a long Belgian dress and had their faces hidden behind a cloth. Under their dress we could see at the level of the torso an armor, of a midnight blue which seems to absorb the light. They all had this strange aura that seemed to deny the existence of all things except themselves.
_RAS: you can leave me alone.
Without answering Enmoutef moved away from RAS accompanied by the others following.
Once he judged the group far enough away, RAS took a step and entered the tent.
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All the space was lit, without leaving any part dark. The interior of the tent was much larger than its exterior appearance. It was furnished with the bare minimum. But all his ordinary-looking objects vibrated with power, they bombarded the room with waves like beats.
The roof, ten meters high, was black metal covered with golden beams. Sitting in front of a desk at the back of the tent, a human girl at first sight.
This hair was deep red and shone like rubies, but each strand was soft and flexible. Their movements were hypnotic, one would almost believe that each exerted an intelligent influence on the others. The girl had a small face without blemishes. Her beau was a jade-like pink. Each of these elements taken separately were already impressive, but once together. They were creating a spectacle of the order of the divine. She wore a black suit with no particular pattern and charm. She would look to anyone no older than about fifteen. But his ways would make that deduction meaningless. She acted with extraordinary delicacy, but around her reigned an imposing aura that would scare away the most reckless of men. The sight of it alone will make a peaceful town as turbulent as the busiest streets, they would all believe in the descent of a celestial being. Despite all her magnificent assets, the most impressive are her eyes. They were a sapphire blue with countless intricate designs, the set was so beautiful it would make anyone cry with joy.
Approached the desk, RAS bent down then spoke
_ Mistress, all the preparations are ready. It would soon be time to leave.
Raising her gaze to RAS' height, she answered
_We will leave in five hours. The rest is up to them.
Her voice was very soft but sounded illusory
_Yes! At your service.
RAS POV
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It had already been five months since we arrived on this planet, but I still find no sense in all this. This planet and its beings may be valuable in view of the small amount of origin present here, but that in no way makes them unique. Especially humans. As soon as we arrived, they showed us only their most filthy facets.
RAS's face contorted in disgust at the thought.
_Or don't they just come down to that?
They consider us as deities but keep looking at us with their eyes full of mischief or desire. Their leaders even went so far as to try to control us....
_ Disgusting! Their places are under our feet...and I will fix it immediately.
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Not far from there, house of Enmoutef
After returning, Enmoutef rushed straight to his apartment. He dismissed all the servants and put the seedling he got from RAS on a table, then he bent down to get a better look at it. Since he got it he didn't know how to explain it but he felt very distinctly that it was the solution to his problem.
After these months spent with RAS, he knew he was always clear in his instructions. He never left room for confusion. Thus by remembering his words when he was in the plantation. Enmoutef knew that this gift was not intended for the king, but for humanity.
_ This only makes me better. Once I have this power I will help humanity to progress... the king as well as these old fools will only be collateral damage
Thought Enmoutef
He gripped the plant, then closed his eyes. Following his action the mist drifted from the plant to the body of Enmoutef. Moments passed before his entire body was engulfed in mist. Then it was the turn of the runes.
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Sitting in front of the tent, RAS had been meditating since his meeting with his mistress. A little further you could see children, hidden behind a house, looking at him.
_ they are so big...
Say one of them sparkling eyes
_ they are gods see, how you wanted them to be?
Another answered with crossed arms. The certainty with which he said it left no room for comment.
_ My brother told me that under no circumstances should I look them in the eye
Say another while taking a step back
_I bet you I can do it..
_Of course
He replied sarcastically
Unconsciously their gazes were directed towards RAS's eyes. Then as if aware of them, he opened his eyes. leaving the children in real shock.
_ It's.. it's so beautiful.
RAS POV
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He did it . I thought smiling. Since this human followed me, I had felt in him an absurd will to survive. He learned very quickly from other people's mistakes because one mistake was all it took for me to erase them. This being that most of them were spies who reported to their leaders all my movements. But he was not one, moreover, he felt a deep injustice.
This gave me an idea.
Transformed this feeling of injustice into a deep hatred. I then killed everyone who was in the first group of the next. One by one they all went there. Going from a feeling of injustice to powerlessness in the face of the horrors that unfolded before him, he fell into depression. He wanted to know why and how he ended up there. He wanted a culprit, being unable to do anything against me, he set his sights on those who charged him with this mission. His hatred for them only grew as he watched those he knew being slaughtered. He was waiting his turn, he thought it was inexorable. It was then that I held out my hand to him. He had remained alive and worshiped me for my pity. In his eyes there is only fear and adoration.
And now he knew how to seize the opportunity that I offered him. He will make a very good pawn. But remains to assert its determination.
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Enmoutef's POV
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I was in an empty space. I no longer felt anything. I didn't know how long I had been here. But I didn't want it to end.
I then felt a mass of fire in my chest. She was burning me but I couldn't scream. Then it was my mind's turn. He was inundated with information. It was a lot, but everything seems clear to me without an ounce of hole.
I remained in this state for hours. Then I heard a voice.
_ Do you want revenge?
Lord Ras? I thought
Then flashes of images played in my mind.
It was a hall. It was very richly decorated. It was quite dark with torches hanging from the walls as the main source of light. I was in front of a throne, on my left and on my right two long rows of a dozen men. They all had their heads down, their bodies turned towards the throne.
At the sight I would turn red with anger. It was that day when they all threw me to certain death without the slightest hesitation.
In front of me was the king, he was an absolute being in my eyes at that time. It was hard to see his face, but his presence dominated the whole place. It was Ouadji.
His expression was disinterested. All I could do at that time was shut up and accept this injustice.
But not anymore... I have a choice. Relaxing my mind I say without hesitation
_YES!
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