Chapter 28: God And The Queen Reminise
"Bestie," Ramiris exclaimed as her and Veldanava jumped around the darkly lit ruin they were in.
"Ramiris, my all time bestie," Veldanava exclaimed with equal excitement.
"God, sorry, Veldanava I wish I could take a picture of this."
[Confirmed, current memory stored. Would you like to use Veldanava, God of Creation to make a skill that can bring your stored memories onto a blank canvas]?
'Wait, that's an amazing idea Raphael. Do it,' Henrik commanded.
[Order confirmed. Using ultimate skill Veldanava, God of Creation to make requested skill.
Successful, Extra skill Photograph, successfully acquired]
Henrik decided to mentally order some of the imagines of Veldanava bouncing around onto some canvas that Raphael made, to be shown to others at a later date in order to embarrass the great and powerful Veldanava.
He learned that his new skill could copy an exact replica of a memory, whether his or an analysed creature, and place it on a blank canvas. He planned to use this a lot in the future and even share it with his subordinates so they could take pictures in the future, but with The Great Temmna War just around the corner, he couldn't risk bring something as advanced as photographs into the world.
Henrik looked over to Alice only to realise that she looked close to fainting. Shizu also noticed as the both of them ran to Alice's side as the young girl fell to the ground.
"Alice," Kenya shouted as the other kids got scared.
"VELDANAVA," Henrik shouted, "Now isn't the time for a reunion. She's about to die."
When they heard this, both Ramiris and Veldanava stopped playing around and they went over to check on Alice. Ramiris, in her small form, hovered just above the girl as she examined her.
"I see. So, otherworlder. Her body can't handle the magicules of this world, it's too young and fragile. She's dying. At a pace I haven't seen, well ever."
"Can you save her?" Gale asked the small pixie.
"Yes. However, I won't," Ramiris said with a sorrowful voice.
"Why not?" Chloe asked.
"Because of him," Ramiris replied pointing at Henrik. "I am a Demon Lord after all, and we have been told of the threat you pose, Henrik Lazek. I bet you plan to turn this girl into a warrior, meaning she too is a threat. I understand that Veldanava has aligned with you, and that's great.
But. That's also why I can't. You already have a being as powerful as him, last thing we need is you training an otherworlder to fight for you. I'm sorry, I truly am. I may be a Demon Lord, but I never want to see someone so innocent hurt. If I had any choice, I'd save her. But I can't risk you getting stronger."
"Ramiris, please." Veldanava asked his friend.
"I'm sorry Veldanava. I don't know why you've changed sides, but the Demon Lords exist since you wanted the world safe. His boy threatens that, and for my friends, I have to go against you. I understand if you must replace me, but I won't change my mind so long as this boy is a threat to the Demon Lords."
"Ramiris," Henrik exclaimed, "I will make sure this girl lives. Whether I have to go through you or not, that is up to you. But Alice will live. I don't wish for a fight, I'm not even a threat to the Demon Lords. All I want is for you lo stop destroying nations on a whim.
You, however, don't do that. So I have no quarrels with you, just Guy Crimson and Luminous Valentine. The ones who threat humans like slaves and cattle. Most of the Demon Lord I know don't care about humanity and some could even work with them.
I know that. So please, don't add your name to that list. I know how kind and good natured you are, you sacrificed your true self to save everyone on this world. Human and monster. I admire you perhaps more than anyone in this world for that. Rather than fight, I want to become friends.
I want to employ you, have you come to my nation and work hard and play harder. There's this amazing thing called manga, you'll love it. Ask Veldanava, it's amazing. You'll have a salary of 2 gold pieces a year. And most importantly, you'll be in a and full of people. You won't have to be alone anymore.
And if you want, you can even be a spy on me for the Demon Lords. I'm guessing the counsels next move is have the Church spy on me. Imagine it, if the Church failed spectacularly but Ramiris succeeded. No one could ever tease you again."
"HAHHAHA. Very well, I accept. I'll be the one to take down Henrik Lazek from the inside. Then Guy will never tease me again. Okay, I'll save the kids. But I demand 3 gold a year."
'That's all it took? I knew she'd be easy to persuade, but this was almost too easy. Oh well, as she is now, I could easily handle her. And I intend to gain her trust, and when I do and I'm sure she's an ally of Camelot, I'll grant her full power back. That way, she'll see how good my intentions are and side with me.'
"Okay, 3 gold per year."
It took a few hours, but eventually, all 5 kids got a spirit to help them. And because Ramiris favoured them, their elementals were of the greater variety. Kenya, just like Shizu, gained a Greater Elemental of Light. Henrik knew that in the future, he would make fine warrior.
Gale gained a greater elemental of Earth, which Henrik knew he gained because of his defence of his 'little siblings' and even though it was unheard off, Ramiris told him that he too can get an hero egg. It'll just be harder because Earth elementals are not easy to impress.
Ryota amazed everyone when his call was answered by a Greater Elemental of both Water and Wind. He accepted both and Ramiris praised his amazing potential.
Alice, when it was her turn, couldn't do the prayer as she was too weak. So Henrik carried her to the alter and Ramiris used her powers to command the nearest greater elemental to come and save her. It was a Greater Elemental of Space that responded.
And then there was Chloe. When she prayed, surprisingly, it wasn't Chronoa or even a regular Greater Elemental of Time that came, it was a Greater Elemental of Darkness.
'So, the plot thickens with you Chloe. Did Noelle do something to you, you should've gotten Time, but instead you got darkness. I'll just have to make sure Ranga keeps a close eye on you.'
"And I think that's everyone. Thank you Lady Ramiris," Shizu said while bowing her head. "Kids, what do you say?"
"Thank you lady Ramiris," All the children say in unison, also bowing their heads.
"No problem. Since you're Veldanava's friends, I made sure it was greater elementals you all got. But be warned, I'm his bestest friend. Got it?" Ramiris said in a serious tone.
"Of course you are Ramiris," Veldanava said to calm her. "Now, would you like to say any goodbyes before we go? I know Henrik is looking forward to your job."
"Nah, this place is my isolation, I'm glad to leave it. Hey, what exactly is my job?"
"Administrator of a new dungeon. One that will draw in fighters from all over the world. Meaning large profits for my nation. While other industries are growing, the Labyrinth will be the main thing. Oh that reminds me.
Everyone, make sure to go shopping. We're having a party, and we're inviting foreign diplomats. Oh, and Ramiris, I need you to extend invitations to the other Demon Lords. Especially Milim."
"WHATTTTT?" Veldanava shouted.
"Haha, haven't seen you act like that since I told you my wish. Old friend. Hey Ramiris, you may be his best friend, but I'm his oldest. By far," Henrik teased as he teleported everyone back to Camelot.
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