Verkoth began his storytelling as the landscape of room started changing.
"What the hell is happening." I screamed.
"Don't worry Master, it is simply my way of telling a story. You see, I like to tell a story while showing 'realistic' visuals."
Verkoth said while smiling
"Just sit back and listen and see too, I guess."
I didn't have a choice anymore and thus it began.
***
" It was months before the [The Great Holy War], the Gods had already influenced the majority populace to join their sides. Many races joined forces of heavens. As they gathered more and more allies, the demonic clan was in desire need of power.
We, [The Primodial sins] were the strongest of demonic clan and also one of the strongest order of the world. Our strength was unmatched and our prowess undefeated. Even the [The Four Archangels] feared us. We didn't need strength of majority as us seven could easily shift the scale of war towards us.
I, Verkoth [The Primodial sin of Envy] was the leader of all [Humanoid races] and also the [Master of Illusions and Disguises]. Among other sins, I was weakest. Envious of thier power.
We didn't join the war until the the four Archangels slaughtered our domains. It was a massacre. We lost our main stronghold and thus, we were forced to join this war.
The week before the final war, i was approached by a strange individual. He introduced himself as, [The Manager].
He offered me great power but his deal was for me to betray my own allies. Blinded by jealousy, I accepted the deal and betrayed the Sins. In return, I was granted a power source immense that even I, unfortunately could not control.
It was all his scheme. I was betrayed. When I regained my own consciousness, my allies stood in front of me. Their hatred towards me was known. In my own envy, I destroyed all the major forces and killed my own soldiers. My allies didn't kill me.
They wanted me to regret.
They wanted me to repent.
They wanted me to suffer.
After the [Great War], My allies sealed my personality inside one of the inferior vessels and my powers were sealed in this damned [Never-ending Maze].
So, the Verkoth you are interacting with outside is nothing but a hollow shell which only has personality and I am his true power personified.
Ever since I was sealed inside this room, I've had many hosts. One of the famous would be one of the eight Evil Kings [Disguised ghoul of Envy], he was the king of Great Lizardmen of North but he became ghoul due to corruption and thus our power was truly compatible with each other. He rose to become one of the strongest of this land.
After his fight with [The Author], he would be used as nothing but fuel to run this land. As the he drained my powers, my personality also began to fade as slowly that lizard-ghoul became a hollow shell. I can't remember how, but he somehow managed to escape.
So, for all these years i have been trapped in the hollow shell of that damned lizard-ghoul with no purpose until, you somehow found him and weakened his presence enough for my personality to awaken.
"Then why did you tried to kill me?"
"Natural instinct of course Master, I am a Vampire by nature and due to my fate, i hadn't had taste of blood since so long that I can't remember. Of course i would like a fresh prey right after awakening."
"Then why did you suddenly give up and became my servant."
"It's-"
Verkoth suddenly shut his mouth for a while and again started
"It's was the future about to come. I can't reveal everything but I can say for certain that I will be you ally and that's my destiny."
Verkoth knelt down and bowed his head towards me.
I had no idea what he was talking about but I didn't have any choice besides, to just believe him.
Suddenly my head began to ache as i fell to the ground holding my head i could see Verkoth smiling, he said
"I guess it's about time. Nice having you here Master. Take care of me outsi-"
I fainted.
***
"Zai, are you okay?"
It was Elysa sweet yet worried voice asking me this question.
"Yes I am, thanks for asking. How are you? Are you fine?"
"Yes Zai, i didn't take damage anyway."
It stinged my pride a little but it's okay as long as she's fine.
"She may not have been hurt but she literally cried like a baby after losing. Hahaha"
Luke laughed.
Elysa showed an embarrassed expression before shifting topic
"Your growth rate is unfathomable,Zai , i can't really believe you could match my strength, even for a minute and overpower me. You really are destined for greatness."
"Oh don't be so humb-"
"It's true you runt." Deeno interrupted.
"You may not realise but to overpower Elysa, is not just child's play. She is one of the strongest in this whole continent yet you overpowered her despite being here only for a few weeks."
Deeno said in a very serious manner.
Was it really such a big deal? I couldn't really grasp thier point of concern but whatever.
It was awkward silence for a while when suddenly we all felt a slight tremble in the carriage. Elysa quickly went outside to check and realised that the wvyrens halted thier movements for some reason. She checked the surrounding area but couldn't find anything suspicious.
After returning to carriage she informed Luke about this situation and asked him if he had sensed anything around the area.
Luke also didn't sense anything. Maybe it was just wvyrens being tired? But still there was this unshakable feeling lurking around us as if someone was watching our movements.
At that moment, a knock was heard on the door. Elysa and Luke were quickly alerted and were ready to attack at any given moment. I was also in my battle stance. Deeno cautiously went ahead and opened the door.
"Greetings Sir, I am the Messenger. Nice to meet you."
It was a man wearing a strange hat and having bag that resembled a typical bag of a postman. But something was different. This guy had a star mark on his forehead.
"I am here to deliver an urgent notice, Sir. Please let me inside as it is a very confidential matter."
Deeno glanced towards us and asked for our approval. All of us nodded our head in agreement and let him in.
"Before starting, let me introduce myself. I am 'Jermk' of [Royal Hermes guild]. I am here to deliver message on behalf of the leader of our guild [Saint Hermes]. Please listen carefully;
'The third strike had happened in the North, he is furious. They have begun. Master Deeno, he is targeting the [Prideful Earth], be careful.'
Anyway, this completes my message."
Along with a poof sound Jermk vanishes and a few moments later, wvyrens suddenly regains thier energy and starts to fly again.
"What the hell was that?"
I asked. But everyone seemed to ignore me and looked at Deeno. The moment I saw his i knew something was very wrong.
The ever Prideful Deeno, now looked defeated as he made a pissed expression. Without even saying a word, he opened the door and flew somewhere.
"He's really pissed, isn't he?"
Luke spoke to Elysa.
"I hope he'll be alright."
Elysa spoke in a worrisome manner.
I didn't quite understand what they meant and I wanted to asked them but I don't think now's the right time for that.
So as the night came along, all of us slept inside the carriage. I slept in room along with Luke where Deeno previously slept.
"You are confused a lot, aren't you?"
Luke asked me while looking at the ceiling.
"I am, but I feel like that just satisfying my curiousty won't be any help."
"That's true but I guess you should at least know the truth."
***