"That will only motivate those who want you dead even more."
"I know. However, I also know that I have to do something about it. I don't want to see my mother and sister in danger anymore. What I want to do is make each person who wants me dead swallow every single word they've said. For that…"
I tried to maintain a determined expression on my face:
"That's why I came here. I want you to help me awaken and teach me the basics to become stronger, if..."
I displayed an even more determined expression:
"If the creation of the world lasted seven days, no, six days. The seventh day was the day of rest. Well, if we take that as an 'inspiration', I can change everyone's opinion. Of course, the path will be difficult, tortuous, and dangerous, but one day I will succeed!"
"Marie."
"Yes, Mom?"
"The world was created in seven days, no, six days?"
With an inexplicable expression, Petra asked Marie.
"I have no idea, Mom. You are much, much older than me, if you don't know, would i know?"
"You... don't call me old! My hair is still black! Why doesn't anyone understand that? And be more respectful when talking to me."
"Mom, I didn't call you 'old' in terms of whether your hair is white or not, I just said that you are much, much older than me. If I were old and said that you are much, much older than me, then I would indeed be saying that you are very, very old."
"Why can't you stay quiet?"
Why do I hear so many senseless conversations? Well, I also said something senseless... it doesn't matter. I have to get to the main point:
"Will help me? Will you listen to my cry for help? Will help me silence those who judge me, point fingers, and undermine my worth?"
"One minute, Marie."
Petra gestured to Marie. They left the basement and began whispering to each other.
"Poor! He said nonsensical things like 'creation', but I found his story moving, oh my Venerated. Should we help him?"
"I identified with certain parts of his story, but..."
"But?"
"I think he embellished his story and spoke in great detail. It may contain lies."
"You! Why you do not change? It must have been so difficult for him to speak to strangers."
"His expressions were strange too. I thought he had eaten a lemon with peel and all."
"You!"
"Mom, why did we leave the basement if you're going to shout every time you speak?"
Geez, I thought I was making convincing expressions... They might refuse, and it will also be bad for them if they find out they're teaching the "Cursed."
"I don't know why I ask for your opinion. Shall we just teach him the basics? Maybe he won't even be able to do it. I was moved by his story and purpose, poor thing."
"Well, we can teach him solely for on his creativity in embellishing his story and his peculiar expressions."
Your- Well, it doesn't matter what that crazy lady thinks. What truly matters is that they're going to assist me! I'll use my power to do good and change everyone's opinion, use my power for good... Only for good... for good... for good...
"PUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"Marie, now... I think we need to seriously consider whether we should help this person or not, think it over once, twice, maybe even three times. Who laughs alone in a basement?"