Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Company
* Dagur *
* It has now been 4 years that my life has changed radically since I now know who I am. I must admit that in the beginning I had a hard time accepting it, for me it was inconceivable, but I must say that physically speaking I looked like any baby Killick a bit of mixed race. I have at all learned from the beginning to know the basics of the Killick company and I realized that it was incredibly close to ours, except for some details. My mother decided to educate me differently from other children. Instead of making me a bloodthirsty brute she was going to train me as a scholar. Before my major I should be able to surpass her at the same age or at least approach it. By the way my hair has started to turn Onyx since I trained with her. After all I am the son of Sephora Hyverson *.
-Dagur ?? Are you there ?
* I had changed quite a bit in 4 years, my hair was nicely styled and curled back. I wore a black vest with leather wristbands. I also had black boots and cobalt blue cloth pants. Today we were testing my concealment techniques. And for that a game of hide-and-seek in the forest near the city was essential. Sephora had a unique gift for smelling people. Even though I was hiding in the darkest places, she always ended up flushing me out. She admitted to me that she had a kind of sixth sense that allowed her to find who she wanted if she concentrated. Usually she does it naturally but with me she has to concentrate *.
-Dagur? I feel you close to me, making an effort.
* I kicked the ground and a block of rock came out. I kicked him against her but she smashed him with a flick of her palm. I took advantage of this brief moment of respite to run at full speed by putting as much distance as possible. It must be said that my speed as my reflexes have significantly increased over time. Killicks are stronger faster but less intelligent than humans. Sephora says intelligence is relative to everyone and it is by no means an absolute value. Having said that, surpassing this woman full of mischief is like climbing a mountain without a brace *.
-I've got you.
* She appeared just behind me while walking. It shocked me because damn I was at full speed. I have already witnessed her crazy speed several times, she is the fastest cleaner but there she was ridiculing me wide. With a kick she mowed me down and I crashed into a nearby tree. I lay there staring at the sky, annoyed with my helplessness *.
-I'm too slow.
-You're faster than most kids your age don't hope to sow an adult anytime soon.
-You are too strong Seph too much for me.
-But nooo it's just you who ...
* I pounced on her while she was looking away and pinned her to the ground *.
-You easily let your guard down. * I say smiling *.
-Ok I have to admit defeat for today.
* She lay down with me and we stared at the sky together *.
- You're leaving tomorrow, eh. Are you going to leave me alone again?
-Don't say it like that. Your tutor will be there.
-Yeah I see.
-What, don't tell me you're angry?
-How do you want to be angry it's a request from the king and we do not discuss the king's orders, right? *I said*. It kills me.
* I looked at the symbol in my hand. The seal of submission. I remember 4 years ago just after telling me what I was, she sent me to see the Oracle. The oracle is by far and near the most important being in our civilization. More important than the king himself. He has all the occult secrets of our world and it is also he who proceeds to the establishment of the seal. The Oracle knows everything about us all and even which foot we put before the other when we wake up. It is not known whether he is human, gods, devil or demon. He lives in a mountain obscured by clouds just above the city. On our way there we found the old man at the bottom of a cave which served as his house. The place was infested with occulte objects of all kinds. He seemed to be drinking a strange beverage in his grim lair and I must admit I was so scared that I grabbed Sephora *.
- I almost waited. * He said *. What do I owe the honor of welcoming my favorite visitor here?
-You know very well what I'm looking for.
-Yes I know but exchanging courtesies doesn't hurt from sometimes.
* I couldn't understand that aggressive tone she had with him as he tried to be friendly *.
-Approach kid comes to see me.
* I was very hesitant at first but Sephora motioned for me to go. So I went to him but when I faced him I saw nothing. His face was buried under his dark veil and my fear grew again. He grabbed my cheek and examined my face *.
- So here is the unmarked one. The wild dog released into the wild. You who have no chains you will surely be able to fulfill your mother's desire.
-This ... It's not my mother. * I answered scared *.
-Oh, don't be so sure. Soon you will be loud and clear and will defend Sephora's honor far more than that of your birth mother.
* He then grabbed my wrist and damn it he was strong. He recited several times a formula in a language that I did not know then a mark in the shape of a star appeared to me in my hand *.
-I did you a favor my daughter. Don't forget you owe me a debt.
- I will remember.
* He then released me and I took several steps back *.
-Now it's time for me to do YOU a favor.
* The Oracle suddenly stood up and pinned me against the rocky parry where he stuck his fingers in my eyes as I howled in terror. I remember Sephora yelling "NO" before I lost consciousness. To this day it is by far the most terrifying day of my life *.
-It's a fake. * She said taking my hand *. It will light up like a real one if you ever receive an order from the King of Adrun or his family.
-Is it so painful that you say it?
-It causes indescribable pain to whoever is targeted.
-And you, have they already used this seal against you?
-Yes. Just once. * She said in a calm voice *.
* She sat down and leaned towards me *.
-Know that the King of the Killicks will also suffer martyr if this seal is activated. No one is spared. That's why I wanted you to pretend if you ever had to receive an order.
* I felt anger but also destruction in his eyes. I couldn't really leave her like that *.
-Yes mother. I will do it.
*She gave me a kiss on the forehead and got up, cleaning the dirt on her buttocks before holding out her hand*.
- Come on ... Let's go home.
*Dinner tonight was particularly good. It hurt to see her go so I took out our best ingredients and cooked a feast of gods. All night I slept hugging her chest not wanting to waste a single minute. But everything has an end. The next day I saw her take the road with a troop of elite soldiers. Barely ten they were. They were leaving town on horseback as I watched from afar. Right next to me a woman in the same uniform as Sephora. Berenice, my tutor. She must have been in her thirties and she was a very beautiful woman. Her chest was generous and her long black hair fell to the sides. She had square glasses to match the whole thing and a pretty mature look *.
- Do you know what kind of horse it is?
- Horses of death. * I replied *. Horses with Killick blood that mutated into something else. Killick's blood if swallowed will mutate any living organism, and the beast created will then be loyal to its creator.
-You have studied well, bravo. I expected no less from Sephora's son. I admit that when she asked me to become your tutor I was astonished that she entrusted you to me but today I feel a great pride.
-Where did you know my mother?
-I was a fierce fighter but one day I was wounded in combat. It was she, who volunteered for my re-education.
-You were knocked out? * I say surprised *. But you are an expert rank warrior.
-Everyone is risking their life, you know. You have to understand that there are people in this world who can stand again us. And that's why we send elite warriors to do it.
-Everyone is risking their life eh. Said Berenice, do you think I would pass the selection?
-This is only your responsibility. What rank do you plan to reach?
* I watched Sephora, whose horse spread wings before his skin turned as black as night. It was the same for the whole troop then they disappeared in the sky. I crossed my arms and stared at the sky *.
-It seems obvious to me. I would be part of the elite. *I said*.
-Like your brother then.
* End of chapter
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