"Huh? Oh! Yes!"
I snapped back to reality and open the fate book on the desk to the present situation.
" Death Knight attacking Amon planning to tear off his arm. The saving throw rolled a 6. Help from Philomel is 49 seconds away, far too late to stop the Death Knight. No healing magic, level 1 first aid kit set. A doomed case if you ask me."
I briefed them as I flipped to the page and showed them.
" Easy, we just get the Death Knight's god to whisper in his ear and change his decision."
He chimed as he lead back into his chair and his arm wrap around the waist of his lover.
" Isn't the Death Knight under Lexi? Lexi whom you removed from the God council and had sealed within Zakheaven. Creating a void of power in the heavens, condemning every creature that has been blessed or cursed by Lexi or a true Lexi follower to become a Death Knight when they die since their names have been engraved in Lexi's heaven or hell. Stopping these poor souls from entering any other heaven or hell. Doomed to wander the earth for eternity."
His lover reminded with a disapproving glare.
" Oh, right..."
He muttered as he looks at me, his eyes begging me to say something to change the topic. One fellow fell in love caused the God War, and the other one fell in love caused the Dragon War. I let out a sigh as I pinched the bridge of my nose. All I can say is like father like son. I awkwardly cleared my throat.
" With that off the board... any other suggestions?"
I awkwardly asked.
" He's a dark elf, right? What about the inner demon?"
His lover asked, turning to me.
" Darzirak, his inner demon is 20 moves always from Amon. He also won't make it in time."
I answered as I flipped back a couple of pages and show the scene where Amon parted ways with Darzirak, his inner demon.
" Doesn't inner demons have like a fail-safe for these types of situations?"
He question me as the hand that was wrapped around his lover's waist, started drawing patterns on his lover's side with his finger.
" They do, Darzirak is only using 8 percent of his powers since Amon isn't envious enough. So Darzirak's fail-safe is a 10-inch barrier around where he's staying."
"Please tell me he's staying in Amon's right shoulder."
His lover begged.
"Uhh... unfortunately no... it's his right hand. The barrier wouldn't be able to reach where the Death Knight is striking. "
I answered with an apologetic tone. I blink my eyes a couple of times, trying to ignore the burning sensation and focus.
" Maybe we can alter Amon's power timeline. Grant him a future idea on how to use his powers to block that attack."
He suggested as he flipped to the last page of the book where there was a status report on Amon's capabilities and powers if he dies in his fated way. We all leaned over peering at the page, unfortunately, we couldn't find anything. Most of his powers come from a stronger bond with Darzirak and having higher levels of envy. If only Amon wasn't momentarily blinded and aware that the Death Knight was about to attack. He could have easily blocked or dodged out of the way. Unfortunately, we can't change the dice roll of fate, we cannot change that it's a 6 which is too low to notice the Death Knight's attack.
" What if we have a rock fall on the Death Knight? "
His lover suggested.
" Not fast enough to stop the Death Knight. His sword would have pierced through Amon's shoulder before the rock hits him."
I pointed out as I covered my eyes but the burning sensation didn't lessen.
" Well, at least it's stopping him from ripping out that arm. It would just be a terrible wound."
He chimed, not really understanding that Amon would still die from blood loss. But at least, he won't feel the intense pain of having his arm ripped off.
" It's good progress but not enough to stop Amon from bleeding to death."
I said with a nod as I rubbed my eye.
"Does the Death Knight still remember his past life?"
He asked as he nuzzles against his lover's cheek before resting his head on his lover's shoulder.
"He vividly remembers the last 20 minutes before he died. Every thought, every emotion he had during that period are engraved in his heart."
I answered with my eyes closed hard. The burning sensation has turned into pain as my eyes water up trying to soothe the torment my eyes are going through.
" Your eyes are really red. I think it's best if you wear your blindfold or eye drops or something."
His lover suggested as he snaps his fingertips turning the whole room into the night sky but now we were all sitting in the dark.
" Thanks, I'll do that but let's speed this up a little. My eyes are starting to feel a little crispy to the touch."
I informed, rolling my 'R' and making his lover chuckle at how I said it. I didn't need to see to know that Rhane's son was glaring at me.
" How about you have Amon say something that triggers the Death Knight's last moments? That should cause him to pause a moment and recall."
He suggested as I used eye drops.
"That's a brilliant idea, Hiki."
His lover purred. They probably were doing something right now. Everyone suddenly gets extremely bold in the dark. The urge of badly wanting to leave the room hits me hard as quick breaths and other weird soft sounds, came from across me. It was pretty soft and could barely be heard but the way his lover purred out those words and how the two of them suddenly went extremely quiet. Gave me all the hints, I didn't want to notice.
"Inspire Amon to say the Death Knight's true name. Great idea. I'll do that. I best be going since my eyes hurt and you guys are busy."
I blurted out as I stood up from my seat and headed towards the door just to remember that I left the book on the desk.
" And can't be sitting in the dark for so long. Sooo yeahhhhhhhhh, thanks, boss."
I added as I quickly made my way back, grabbed the book from the table, and shut the door behind me.
As soon as the door closed behind me, I let out a long breath that I didn't know I was holding. Never been so glad to be back in a room cramped and full of people. At least this place is easy on the eye... literally.
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