He couldn't stand anymore, he knelt down, and held his chest with the right hand. He calmed his thoughts by concentrating on what made him happy. He began inhaling and exhaling rapidly and consistently in order to calm down. His mind completely focused on the blissful moments of his life.
Back inside Dangrandaga Abyss, Jabari regained consciousness after fainting, and also switched off his mind from his memory. Suddenly, a sharp voice took over in his head in the deep of his brain, 'Welcome to the Scandian system, it has been many years since I fell asleep. Who is my host this time?'
Jabari delayed responding simply because he was confused. He did not expect to encounter this strange, mysterious, active voice in his head.
'Come on, are you deaf, a mute or just disabled? You can't answer even the slightly simple questions. Does it mean you don't speak English? If that is the case, then this time I have the dumbest host ever.'
Jabari Dakarai finally decided to speak. Who are you exactly? You came from the book, right?
'Oh, so you are not a mute after all? I really thought you had communication disabilities. I am glad that is not the case. You can call me Bomboga, for I have existed for many centuries and for you to accommodate me it means you must be in my bloodline. Though that name Dakarai must have been born when I had gone into slumber. Yeah, it's clear that's why you don't recognize me. Wait? It also implies that I don't know how long I have been asleep. What year, or century is this?'
29th century, Jabari replied confidently.
'Oh, I see, that is four centuries in between. Wow! That was a very long, deep slumber. I have to thank you for giving me this opportunity to live once again. Tell me how can I help you? Wait, let me paraphrase, how do I serve you?'
Jabari was pissed off by his continuous rumbling, he never liked to talk that much. How about you getting out of my brain first? You talk too much and you are very irritating.
'Hey Jabari, keep it cool, life is so short, you have to enjoy every single moment. I was asleep for so long, can you bear with me? I hope you can understand my dilemma. And how about freedom of expression? It is not that simple for me to get out of your mind. I can only be separated from you when you die and that's the only moment I qualify to go to slumber again. So we are stuck together.'
Bomboga continued, grumbling, 'You waking me up from slumber is for a purpose which both you and I must serve, we are destined together. Our fates are entwined till you die or go into slumber. Sorry, Mister Dakarai. We have a long way to go. You will have to make room for me. Do you have any other questions before I ?' Bomboga paused his words and then resumed, now with a huge surprise, as if something bad was about to happen, 'Oh no! This body is so weak. Are you really a Vampire? You are so weak like a human, so disappointing, there is a lot of work to be done on you. How do you even survive?'
He went on, without giving Jabari any rest, 'Let's see what formation has been fixed on your weak body. Maybe there I will find something interesting or get impressed.
Menu stats
1. Magic portion and art 0.0. That is quite boring.
2. Intellect 5.5
That is impressive. It can cover the above weakness. What a good start up, at least you have some brains.
3. Transformation 0.0
Really? How terrible? You must have had a boring life. But don't worry, everything has changed now.
4. Agility 0.5
Not bad!
5. Strength 0.5
Too weak, are you sure you are a vampire?
6. Mental power 0.5
Quite weak.
7. Telepathic communication 0.0
My goodness, do you even belong to any clan?
8. Strength booster 0.5
No comment there.
Jabari thought, but you just made a comment. Jabari frowned and shook his head. He thought Bomboga was full of himself.
9. Recharge 0.5
The battery is too low, you could die early in a battle.
10. Skills, 0 out of 1000.
Man, you must have a really pathetic life. You do need the Scandian system and me.
11. Account points 0.0
Oh no! You have to work extra hard to improve these stats?
12. Love charm 2.5
Not bad, you look like a bad boy in that area.
13. Regeneration 0.0
14. Blood craving 10.10
Well handled, maybe that is why you are this weak. Have you even tasted human blood before?
Jabari didn't answer. Therefore, Bomboga continued with his evaluation.
Race: Hybrid Vampire and werewolf. Wow! Now this is interesting above everything else. Bomboga marveled at this new species which he had never heard of.
Jabari Dakarai was incredibly tired of Bomboga's nonsense. His mind completely drifted to the memories of what had brought him down here in Dangrandaga, in the first place.
Jabari was checking his garden when the phone started buzzing. He looked up at the caller I D. It was Mister James Robinson, one of his trusted contractors.
He picked up the call, 'Hello, sir?'
'Young man, could you come to Twin Palm Lodge in Olympia? I have an electrical fault.'
'Sure sir, I will be there as soon as possible.'
'See you then.' Mister James Robinson said before cutting the call. Jabari became excited about this new venture because it was good enough to distract him from the previous incident he had encountered with Veronica. This is just what I needed to keep my mind occupied. He voiced within his brain.
Without delay, he got himself ready. In less than ten minutes, he was on a bus. Twin Palm Lodge is run by James Robinson, an influential business tycoon in Plagatoscal city. Before the pandemic, Jabari did a lot of electrical work for him. He had missed the man himself and vice versa. He noticed that from the phone call and the tone which released unlimited flow of joy in his words.
Thirty minutes later, he entered the Twin Palm Lodge, and inquired from the security guard if Mister Robinson was around.
The security guard, hurriedly voiced before making a move, 'Wait here, I will go, and ask him if you can go and meet him.'
Jabari only managed to speak one word, 'Ok.' You could see his composure that he looked forward to meeting the man. Basically, Mister Robinson was a very busy man.
A few minutes passed and Jabari saw the security guard walking back. The security man gave feedback, 'Wait for a few minutes, he will send someone to invite you in.'
Jabari sat in the guard room and commenced chatting with the security guard when Ben, who is an old employee of Twin Palm Lodge, approached. 'Mister Dakarai, how are you? It has been a long time since I saw you. You have disappeared from us.'
Jabari defended himself, 'The big man does not require my services anymore. How can I come through?'
'Oh, I see, it's like that? Anyway, we have missed your presence here. We really got used to having you around us.'
'I have missed you too, guys.'
While they chatted, an elegant young woman walked toward them. Jabari assumed what she was here to deliver. It was obvious, Mister Robinson was ready for him, he just waited for her confirmation.
Her sweet voice pierced his ears, 'Hello, are you Mister Dakarai?'
Jabari rushed out with an enthusiastic response, 'Yes.' Right away, she conveyed the message Mister Robinson sent her.
'Mister Robinson says you can come through, he is in the conference hall.' She paused and then resumed, 'May I guide you there?' She was definitely new and this was her first encounter with Jabari Dakarai, who happened to be very familiar with Twin Palm Lodge. He couldn't help it but notice her beauty. Anyway, his mind was focused on the task ahead.