Moku thought of all the possibilities, losses and gains that the orc race could get if they lost one of their sins.
Pride and Wrath is the source of the orcs' desire to continue to struggle with their cursed selves, you could say that these two sins are the identity of an orc.
Envy, is a sin that makes them continue to be jealous and envious of humans who have the power to control mana, without this sin, the orcs would live aimlessly.
Lust and Greed, is the driving wheel of all civilizations that exist on world. They will not be able to develop and progress without these two sins.
Gluttony.. dragon prana comes from nutrients that orcs get from food. They have to consume a lot of meat to survive, especially after experiencing the first evolution like Moku. At least good food will keep them from going mad.
So what's left is...
"Sloth! I choose to pay with sin of sloth" Moku said loudly.
"Are you sure?
Your kind after this will know no peace, they will not know the meaning of the word rest, they will keep running and running until their bodies are crushed or reach their destination.
But if they reach their goal, they will run again and run towards a new goal.
Your kind will never cease to feel peace until the end of time.
Until the end of the promised time.
Do you really want to pay with sin of sloth?" Garuda asked.
Peace is a gift.
Peace brings a time of calm and clarity of thought.
In peace there is a quiet time to take a deep breath.
We shouldn't keep running.
Sometimes we have to stop and look back.
Seeing what we have accomplished and asking,
Is this enough?
Sometimes we shouldn't have to keep running.
Walking leisurely is also fun.
Step by step and without realizing we have reached the goal.
However...
Orcs are a cursed race.
They are a race that has only one gender. The only way they reproduce is by snatching females from other races.
The orc babies conceived by the women will become parasites in the mother's body, making her mother's body continue to live even though she has to turn her mother into a monster.
As adults they will continue to grow stronger and stronger. Their bodies seem to have no limits for physical growth.
With a fast body metabolism they can convert food nutrients into energy. As a result the orcs would continue to eat and eat as their strength grew.
Moku didn't feel it because back then he was the only orc who trained hard to become stronger. However, with only the addition of 15 orcs, the amount of meat they had to consume skyrocketed.
Glittering Meadow is a great example to show how terrible it is to how much food orc need to become stronger.
The place was once filled with colonies of large animals as far as the eye could see.
However, in just two months Glittering Meadow became uninhabited and almost the entire animal colony was eaten.
If one day they found a way for all the orcs to evolve then it was certain that Glittering Meadow would not be able to meet the food needs of the orcs.
That's if the orc population is only 15 people and doesn't increase. But that is very unlikely.
Even now, the Dawnmist Tribe had one additional orc and one orc candidate who was about to be born.
Nevare and Moku's unborn child.
Therefore they must continue to plunder, kill, take, destroy, eat, seize, dominate, rule, and force this world to fulfill all their needs.
Orcs are a cursed race.
The only way to stop this race is to kill all of the orcs, even babies in the womb, along with their mothers.
If not...
Orcs are a cursed race.
They will rule this world and consume all existing creatures until nothing is left.
Making the world only contain orcs.
Orcs are a cursed race.
If they succeed to survive, then they must immediately find a way to get out of this world and find a new world to...
To continue to plunder, kill, take, destroy, eat, seize, dominate, rule, and force this new world to fulfill all their needs.
Before they destroy each other and consume each other and become extinct on their own.
Orcs are a cursed race.
Peace is the greatest sin for an orc.
Tranquility was the toughest torture for an orc.
Resting was the most disgusting activity for an orc.
Orcs are a cursed race.
That's why Moku said once again, confessedly said, humbly said, and proudly said
"Yes! Because I'm an orc!!!"
"Are you sure? All of your kind that made it to this gate will condemn your current choice.
They will turn you into a villain which makes them unable to feel peace.
Are you sur—" Garuda wanted to ask one more time.
However..
"Shut the fuck up! do your job!" Moku cut Garuda furiously.
He had felt peace in his old life.
Lying paralyzed and guarded by those who love him.
They never complain in taking care of Moku.
They always make jokes to make Moku laugh.
Every day people chant his name.
They feel proud of Moku who has made the name of his poor country at the top of the MMA world.
Become a hero who carries the name of the nation on his shoulders.
Televisions at home and abroad show his prowess.
His majesty as the strongest, greatest and most popular MMA champion of all time is on display and known throughout the world.
His fights are watched and studied by MMA athletes all over the world, they idolize, make Moku as a goal, and hope one day to be as great as him.
His many championship belts are displayed in national museums and are made as state heirlooms.
He have extravagant life, his country guarantees the prosperity and needs of him and his family.
There is nothing more that he can achieve in this world, there is only time he must live to, and a legacy that will continue to be remembered by humans until the end of ages.
Is this what Moku has been fighting for all along?
Does he want to be respected and become an idol?
Does he want his legacy to be remembered and known throughout the ages?
no
No...
NO!!!
Moku's dream remains the same.
It's been the same since that child walked through that door.
Able to jump higher than flying birds.
Capable of destroying mountains with one hit.
Able to run faster than sound.
Remains the same..
He doesn't care about respect, idolization, and legacy.
That's all is shit!!!
Resting was the most disgusting activity for Moku.
Tranquility was the toughest torture for Moku.
Peace is the greatest sin for Moku.
Moku is cursed.
Peace torments him..
Peace makes him lose the purpose of life..
Peace makes him want to die every day..
They are the same
Moku and Orcs are the cursed ones.
Moku is the orc and the orc is Moku.
"Well, I just make sure you don't regret it.
If you really believe and know the consequences then this deal will be executed" Garuda said.
A single feather from Garuda's wing fell off, it floated slowly and swaying.
When Moku wanted to ask what Garuda was doing, the feathers suddenly dived sharply and pierced Moku's chest.
Suddenly Moku felt something being pulled out of his body.
"ARRRGGHHHH!!!" Moku roared in pain. His heart felt like it was being forced out of his body.
But the pain did not last long, the feather flew back into the air.
Moku knelt down breathlessly. The feathers flew and stabbed back into Garuda's wings.
Garuda closed his eyes as if he felt something. His lips curled into a smile and his breathing was erratic.
"HAHAHA good choice.
You're like a fast train with no stations to stop at, I'm at a loss on the deal this time.
But I will wait for your other kind to come.
Moku congratulations, you can open this gate and set foot on the top of Hargo Dalem.
When you open this gate, you will reach the true pinnacle of your astral body.
Please!" Garuda smiled and moved to give a way.
Moku stood limply. He felt something was missing from him, he felt he would no longer be able to sleep or rest after this.
With unsteady steps, Moku stepped closer to the golden gate. Step by step Moku's body became firm again, until he came to the front of the golden gate.
Placing his hands on the gate, Moku slowly pushed the golden gate.
The gate slowly opened, Moku stepped in.
The golden light enveloped his body and returned his consciousness into the body. Before Moku lost consciousness, he heard Garuda's voice.
"Welcome to the Mind Realm"
....
After congratulating Moku, Garuda closed his eyes again enjoying the sin he just got.
"You're too hard on him, he just a poor kid" came a soft voice that rumbled through the air.
Garuda opened his eyes again and said "Well, I just don't like those who are never satisfied"
"That's what sets them apart from us," the soft voice replied.
"yes you are right. Do you think he will challenge you like the astral beings before?" Garuda asked.
"Hmm.. I don't know about that. We don't have the ability to see the future you know. But I know, he and I will meet soon. hehehe" the soft voice chuckled.
"Soon? it's based on your time or his time?" Garuda asked.
"Hmm.. which one do you think? hehehe" the soft voice chuckled again.
"You always like puzzles, you hang out with astral beings too much to be annoying like this" Garuda snorted.
"Astral beings are very interesting, not only because they can commit sins but also what they can achieve with those sins." the soft voice commented.
"You mean the white light emanating from that boy?" Garuda asked.
"That's right. The white light behind that boy always accompanies and protects him. If you threaten that boy life then the white light will fight with you until one of you is destroyed" the soft voice replied.
"Can spiritual beings still accompany their children in the astral realm?" Garuda asked again.
"Of course not, but their prayers, wishes, feelings, and love can. The child will never feel alone even in the dark, even the darkness comes from you Garuda" the soft voice answered again.
"Is she really that strong?" Garuda asked in disbelief.
Nothing could survive its wings, not even the light of the sun.
"Hehehe.. Garuda that's why I said that astral beings are very interesting. Do you know if there is a saying that says 'A Mother love will never end. It is there from beginning to the end." the soft voice chuckled.
"I don't want to deny you and I don't want to argue with you, stay away from me because I want to enjoy this new sin that I have got.
The sage Mahaguru Sabdo Palon!" Garuda warning.
"Hehehe I'm just greeting you, the ruler of the sky Garuda!" Sabdo Palon's soft voice drifted away and was no longer heard.
Garuda closed his eyes again and enjoyed the sin he had just received.