POV:GOSSIPY
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"Was it you who spread the rumor?"
He said, placing a small bag of rubies on the table.
"Yes, sir."
In front of me were some members of the "Central Legion", although there are several legions, few have the power of the Central Legion.
They are the ones who practically made the "decree" of the "accursed".
They try to convey to everyone that they are "righteous".
When the accursed was born, they were going to kill him, but... the boy was born mute and never manifested his power.
Because of this, and because many would find it brutal to kill a newborn, they didn't kill him. Not only that, but they also made the decree, all to appear "righteous".
I heard that they are just waiting for an opportunity to kill him.
It's a pity that the boy hasn't given them that opportunity so far. He was mute, never manifested his power, and lived more locked up at home than outside. Besides, he never did anything wrong.
But neither I, nor anyone, else who knows this dares to say that they actually always wanted to kill him. Who wants to die?
"Tell me, when did you hear him speak?"
"Today."
"He only spoke?"
"Yes, I didn't see him manifest his power. So, I don't know."
"Okay. We just wanted to confirm."
I took the small bag of rubies and left. They gave me rubies just to confirm? Easy rubies it's with myself!
I never wanted to go to the tropical forests, it's fucking dangerous there, and I'm fucking weak, and I don't even aim to increase my TED.
It's only mandatory to battle against Specimens a few times.
It's mandatory when they are coming in large numbers towards the city or when their numbers are too high in the nearby tropical forests.
Killing Specimens gives a lot of rubies, but I'm a coward. I prefer to be weak and live the way I live than to be strong and still die.
It's better to stay in the city and be protected.
Especially now that I have a daughter and a wife waiting for me at home.
"Give me a teddy bear."
"Are you trying to please your wife or daughter?"
"Of course, it's for my daughter hahahaha. My wife and I are weak, but my daughter has talent. However, I want her to be a coward like me."
"Hahahaha"
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"Lower, mom."
"Here? Or here?"
"A little lower..."
"Here?"
"That's it! Right there, feels so good. Go slower."
"Okay..."
What am I doing with my life?
When I woke up on the couch, 'mom' asked if my back was hurting and if I wanted a massage. I refused, but she insisted.
Surely, anyone who hears only our voices would think we're doing something... obscene.
"All done, baby."
"T-Thank you, I feel rejuvenated-"
Knock! Knock!
"Who could it be at this hour?!"
She got up and went to open the door.
"Hello, Miss Scarlett."
"C-Central Legion? What need?"
"Nothing too much, we came because of the rumors..."
"Rumors?"
"Yes, that your mute son suddenly started speaking fluently."
"Yeah, started talking so what?"
"Calm down, Miss Scarlett, no need to act coldly. We won't harm your son, and remember, it was us who practically made the 'decree' not to harm him."
Never before had I seen my "mother" so agitated. She was talking to three individuals from this so-called "Central Legion."
The man speaking to her was blond, with brown eyes, but something caught my attention... He was carrying a sword! Why? If everyone has powers, why use a sword?
"We just came to check his body."
"What do you mean?"
"We want to see if there's anything different about him."
"He hasn't manifested his power."
"Please, let us do our job."
"If he feels pain, I will break this 'Rose's' hand."
The "Rose" took a step forward.
"My name is VICTORIA, and don't worry, he's in good hands."
She sat next to me, and instantly I could smell her floral fragrance.
Her hair was short, red, and adorned with a hairpin shaped like a rose. How in the world did she do that?!
"No need to be scared, I'm a follower of Flower, I don't bite."
"I'm not scared, just curious."
"Ohhhhhh."
"Ohhhhhh."
The "Rose" and another member were surprised to hear my voice, while the blond just stared at me.
"Your voice is really deep."
"Stop joking! Stick a flower in him!"
The third member of the group shouted. What the hell is he talking about? Stick?
"No need to be scared, it's not sticking, but rather sting..."
What!
"I'll just use the thorns of the rose to sting you."
"I'm not liking this conversation."
"Relax, it will just be a little sting on your hand."
Suddenly, a rose with many thorns sprouted from her hand, and with a gentle touch, she pricked me.
!
I tried my best to endure, it really hurts.
"Done."
"Are you okay, baby?"
"Yes, mom."
"What's the result?"
The blond asked.
"His body it is normal."
"How did you start speaking all of a sudden?"
"I..."
"No need to explain, baby. You just started speaking, that's it. Now that they're done, they can leave."
With unsatisfied expressions, the three of them left.
"Mom."
"It's okay, baby. You don't have to explain to anyone."
"Who were they?"
Sophie asked, still looking sleepy.
"They were from the Central Legion."
"What?!"
"Stop shouting so early and go wash your face, eww! There's drool all over your face! Disgusting!"
"You-"
"Enough!"
"Okay."
"Okay."
"Baby."
"Yes?"
"It's better if you don't go out today. Everyone knows that you started talking. Yes, I told you not to listen to others, but... It's going to be uncomfortable for you."
"I understand what you mean."
Ahhhh, it seems that today I would not see the lightning woman.
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I haven't done anything all day and went to sleep.
!
In the middle of the night... What smell is this? It's getting stronger and stronger!
I got up and followed the scent...
The source of the smell seems to be near our house.
When I arrived at the source of the smell... It was one of the most wonderful sights, no, perhaps the most wonderful sight! Simply because of the 'quantity.'
There were around 18 bodies piled up, all burned! What caught my attention was that they were decapitated, and some parts of their bodies had turned to dust.
Incredible! This was what I was talking about! I got excited at the sight of the 18 piled-up bodies, and after a while of admiring such a sight, I noticed two people... the 'Mom' and Sophie."