Chapter 136: To Disregard Reality

Chapter 136: To Disregard Reality

What occurred on the other side of the World after the Collapse? Beings of incredible power suddenly suffering large injuries and backlash didn't end as one may have thought. While the strongest died or were sent into hibernation, the weaker ones prospered while building their power up for the return of the others. It was mainly the dragons who filled the vacuum of power created by the absence of other races. They filled that lack of power by mating with humans.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Now, for one to understand the presence of humans one would have to go back before the Collapse and the time of King Dietrich. Humans were abducted and raised as slaves on Yeramesh. Of course, once King Dietrich united all of the lower races such a practice was stopped in its tracks. Though the humans who were already abducted couldnt be sent back since King Dietrich wouldnt be able to send an army across the ocean to fight a battle they couldnt win.

As the effects of the Collapse simmered down, the Dragons had become...arrogant to say the least. They let the humans believe that they, and many of the other higher races, were Gods. It moved to the point where they began to believe it themselves and demonstrated it in their behavior. So when a Golden Aurora appeared in the sky and certain humans began developing abilities that posed a threat to the Gods, one could imagine what happened.

Those who were oppressed by the cruel beings that touted themselves as Gods became empowered and so an uprising was started. Once the troops of those said Gods began to lose battles, the uprising grew and continued to do so to the point where it became a problem. There was an easy solution to solve the ongoing conflict and that was for those so-called Gods to descend into the fray themselves but they saw it as beneath them. Thus an era of bloodshed began as humans fought to break out their restraints.

A Silver Fox with blue eyes stood at around 20 feet tall. It had five tails behind its body that swayed gently in the wind. It was resting in front of a small bay that lead to a crystal clear ocean when it spotted something. A naked young man with pitch black hair floating among the wreckage but it could feel something powerful roiling beneath his appearance.

Dragon? NoSomething else... The Silver Fox transformed into a man with an androgynous beauty with two ears peeking out of his silver hair. A pair of white clothes appeared and covered his lean body as he approached the floating body. He was about to use illusion magic to look through the young mans memories but he felt his skin crawl at the thought and changed his mind.

The unconscious man was Ira and it was unknown what caused him to pass out after his body was active not too long ago.

Come out. The man said and two people with fox ears on their head appeared behind him. They were a race known as the Vulpes and the androgynous man in front of them was more or less one of their ancestors.

Take him to the town of the humans and leave him there, He said.

...As you wish, Ancestor. A male Vulpes answered.

Youre wondering why? Surely you can even feel that he isnt normal. He can help the humans in their endeavors without being connected to us. The man spoke softly.

The two Vulpes nodded before lifting Ira and walking through a forest with him while under the watch of their ancestor who couldnt help but sigh.

Honestly, if he were to look into Iras mind he would realize he wasnt some sort of hero that appeared out of nowhere but rather a monster with a propensity for brutality.

A few hours ago. Ira One could see that the repair on Iras mind ran into some unexpected complications so he could only think of one solution.

He looked over his shoulders as he made his way to a remote corner of the city and ducked into a tunnel. After crawling through for a few minutes he arrived in a hall that led to a rusted iron door.

He took a deep breath before opening the door and entering a dim room where Ira appeared to be asleep.

Weve had a few...problems, Ira. Ira One confessed which caused Iras eyes to open.

What? Ira was clearly confused and all he could remember was his mind telling him to rest for a while.

We were trying to repair your mind...but weve uh...Listen, it was a bit overdone. Ira One answered.

All of a sudden, Ira thrust his hand into the heart of laidback Ira.

...Not cool, Ira. He complained as he faded into mist.

Iras anger was increasing rapidly before he was hit with an idea. He inhaled deeply before clapping.

The scenery shifted and he stood in front of the few dozen remaining Iras stood in front of the real one.

This makes it easy! Iras eyes widened in surprise before he began to laugh.

A black hole appeared behind him and all of the Iras began to fly into it in droves. Ira Six watched on with an expression that showed he was resigned to his fate until defiance appeared in his eyes. He waved his hands and two black crystals appeared in them while he smiled at the real Ira.

If I get destroyed, itll mess with your locational sensory, Ira. Itll make it harder for you to get back! Ira Six shouted.

Ira didnt even react and just shrugged, Ill get it back.

Ira Six lamented as he realized there was no chance of Ira taking a bargain while being threatened to do so. He was sucked into the black hole along with all the other Iras while holding onto the crystals.

Once all of the extras were gone, only Ira remained standing in an endless expanse of white. Ira closed his eyes and readjusted to the removal of certain parts of his mind. A shadow appeared beneath his feet and began to writhe while producing traces of black mist.

What is death? The shadow asked Ira.

Inevitable for those who arent strong enough.

Why do you kill others?

Its the natural way of the world. The lives I take wont interrupt the process thats already been established.

If thats true then what of good and evil or ethics and morality? Surely killing when you could spare others is a despicable act.

As far as Im concerned if people were really good, just, and fair theyd kill themselves to make sure they couldnt harm anyone else. If it isnt them who takes another life then maybe one of their descendants will. All those conventions cant be preserved if someone stronger wishes to ignore them.

I see

The two remained silent for a while before the shadow decided to ask one final question.

What is reality, Ira?

Ira opened his eyes and laughed before answering, In the end, its just a word.

Iras shadow seemed satisfied while Ira himself appeared as if he had gathered his bearings. The turmoil in his head had died down considerably and all that was left was to enter the outside world.