Chapter 166
Zairiel
“I’m just here for the bad ones!”
“So you can get big enough to kill my realm!” he sneered.
I didn’t want to use the energy I JUST got, because then I’d have to start over.
“You have my blood word. I know seeing me is like seeing death.”
“A Realm Eater Would Never bargain with his food!” he charged me with open scythe, and I didn’t want to draw my sword. He’s literally protecting his people, even the bad ones.
I shifted to a human shape, and made a Time Out T. That took him by surprise.
“If I draw my blade this entire quadrant is dead.” I said firmly.
It was a half bluff… I don’t know why my instincts tell me not to whip it out, defend myself, leave, and come back… but I trust my gut.
I… I began to feel like a *dragon.*
This Lord of the Sun saw the change in my mood. I wonder is this what Alphas feel like?
He sheathed his scythe. “It is dishonorable to attack a man who comes in peace…. But you have killed my son. I will not allow you to draw breath.”
\[Would You Like To Enact Realm Dominion Master?\] This time she didn’t say it, she shoved a clear screen in my face.
I clicked yes.
\[Dominance over current Universe: Active.\]
…*well that sounds overpowered.*
“Your son was the Lord of Excess, poisoning your lands enough that you WILL attract bigger Realm Eaters.” I warned.
“He wouldn’t do that! I told him to stop making worlds of idolatry!”
“The last world smelled like grilled meat and cheese, this one smells like meat stew with vegetables. I know you smell it as *rot.* Which child is this one?”
“My son Envyous.” He looked down.
“Ziri, Explain this world’s deletion candidacy.”
He could now clearly hear her. I wasn’t sure if he could at first, since she’s right next to my ear. I also have her volume at 1. Her announcement now can be heard across the cosmos…
How terrifying I must be. I’ll make sure to make this painless as well.
\[Warning: This world has reached -8. It cannot be saved. Warning: Space Travel Eminent.\] she blared her alert in my damn ear.
“Block that, their magic, bring them all to their world, and the gods too.”
\[Would you like to enact protocol 33-A my lord?\]
“Yeah.”
\[All forms of travel are now disabled. All magic is no longer effective. All beings who belong to this solar system have been returned to a life stable planet. Loss of life: 0%\]
Knock-off Arviel looked like he saw a ghost. His scythe is just a weapon now, and I could easily kill him. This universe is being judged, and I think since it’s got a good hearted leader, and I’m getting the bad apples, that I’ll let the worlds below 55% corruption stay.
I am a warning, because next time it’ll be the Infinity King who reaps this place. I’m just a whelp, a warning… this place is meant to be warm baby’s mash so I can grow enough to tackle the Second and Third universe he prepared for me…
How did I just *know* that?
Clairvoyance is neat.
“Good work. Oh, issue Protocol 33-B on all gods.”
\[^.^\]
If A is for everyone on the cull list…, B will likely apply to everyone else. If not, I can reverse it…. Also, I didn’t know if this would work, but I would like to be the one with the leg up here.
\[Done: All magic, teleportation, and special abilities are also disabled.\]
So now, I’m the only one with the power to stop me.
“…. You give your word….”
“Yes, and you can wait with your family. Send all gods who aren’t on negative cull worlds to their pantheon to watch.”
\[Of course master!\]
“I’ll remember thi-”
I ignored his warning and went to work. I’ll be strong enough that the second bubble I visit, there will be no shenanigans… and I assume I’m meant to eat the third…
Then the rest is up to me to procure. The tutorial is over.
\---Xethia----
Lord Tokurinamaxi wrote on the digital, floating chalkboard, but he didn’t assign homework today. It was 5th day after all! What Monster gives homework on 5th day?!
He was a winged eastern drake like me, but his hair was solid gold, and his skin was pinkish.
“If you can see the difference between Figures A, and B, you can see that the polarization that happens during spacial magic can be recalibrated by its own flow.” He made a big series of swirls. “Since everything is spinning, the Equation of Planetary Motion And Rotation must also be taken into consideration when going over vast distances. In Figure A, Gimblesvmth is 400 miles off from his target of Redgully Gulch.”
I half paid attention to magic math class, but at least the Five Kings rounded up any my age who were illiterate… The classroom here was in the castle, and had only 11 of us… One was a sister, the 101st born, Cankahkia, my normal red dragon sister.
We don’t see eye to eye, but I’m the biggest one here…. So at least no one picks on me…. But… they all gossip.
A hundred years passed…and it was hard. I’d honed my body all my life, but not my mind until now…. Not even a little.
How dim I was…
The 45th daughter… the 98th child… and I couldn’t read… I still don’t know more than two languages: common and draconic… I’m still on algebraic magic math theory…But Lord Toku stays after class every 3rd day to help us for 4th day quiz…
But my ungracefulness… It is the talk of the castle, even with the humans…
But what do they expect?! I’m A Dragon!
I’m supposed to be outside in a cave by now, looking for my bonded, holding a territory… not… *this.* But honestly, it wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t mess up so much!
Last year I blew up the micro-weeve? Micro-werv? Whatever the do-hicky is with a fork. I didn’t mean to either! I didn’t know you can’t put metal things in the little metal box! The castle’s kitchen was ablaze, but nobody got hurt…
Also… I learned that father’s humans were the only ones in the medieval age.. and their population dwindled down to only a million for the entire territory…
They’re registered as an endangered species now, and are protected by game wardens to prevent vigilante retribution….
After all… For me, it feels like it’s noon… and it happened at 9am…. For them… they really don’t remember… they didn’t understand.
The Night King is right…
We do not die.
We do not age.
We never stop growing… and they can’t even do magic…. It is not fair. What I did was one sided….. But I understand why they want me to be a ‘proper lady.’
I don’t feel bad about it, but I’ll never do it again… I’m still making peace with this.
This war should have never happened… but in his anger, father allowed me to lead a legion into battle. Now… now I see them every day, and they aren’t bad people.
“That’s it for today. Oh, stay after class Xee.”
“Yes sir.” I smiled.
“Your mother asked me to give you this.” He said as my jealous little sister scowled at me.
“Teacher’s pet.” She whispered in passing.
“Only jealous Cows covet cake.” I muttered.
She turned redder than her crimson skin, and stormed off. It’s a bit of pride that we look like our scales, not this silly skin.
“Not cake.” Lord Tokurinamaxi opened the box.
“What’s this.”
“A ballgown for the graduation dance. I don’t know why your sister’s being a brat about it. I gave her one last week. She knew what she wanted and had it custom ordered. Me and the other teachers all met together with your parents, and figured this was the right color for you.”
“She’s having a fit because I heard Lord Narru is still looking for a wife.” I complained. The Realm King has come from his castle on the moon…. I’m sure he’s about to pick a tenth or twentieth wife.
Maybe a concubine, so I’ll pass… but if he’s coming, so too is every available male who can.
So I may meet my bonded next year!
It was wonderful, and puffy at the bottom. The glass beads made the blue dress glitter like my scales, changing the color of my hair to a pastel blue. I always loved that about my scales…. Even the toasted mortal skin sparkles in the right sunlight.
“Well my prayer is that with this gown, your mate sees you shine.” He smiled. “If men are coming from the *moon* to see you, I’m sure your mate will be come as well, and you’ll have to choose.”
“Thank you!” I hugged his neck, and he looked surprised. “I don’t care about power… even if my mate is mortal, I will honor the gods’ wishes.”
“Don’t thank me.” He said shaking his head, turning blue a bit. “Now go enjoy your 5th day.”