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章節 641: Psijic Means

"GOL HAH DOV!" Surtr shouts, immediately taking control of the snow fox he'd shot it at. It immediately bows, lowering its head to its front paws in a pose of submission.

"Hah... Hah..." he wipes some sweat from his forehead, "That'd been the sixth attempt, the only successful one thus far. It was probably of the most exhausting shouts he'd come across, easily trumping Dragonrend in the sheer concentration and will required to actually use it.

Unlike most shouts, Bend Will wasn't natural, Flame Breath, Call Storm, and most other recreated natural phenomenons in which the Thu'um used as a template. Dragonrend was the same, utilising the mortality of mortals against the immortal dragons.

This, however? Subverting the will of any sapient creature you choose is as far as you can get without blatantly trying to incur nature's wrath upon you. Even other shouts that had similar effects were less forceful, Animal Allegiance for instance wasn't permanent, neither did it make your target completely servile and even disregard their own safety at your orders.

He'd asked the Greybeards why it seemed to be so difficult for him and so effortless for MIraak, and in response, they'd given an answer he really wished to forget... If the Thu'um could not utilise a natural phenomenon then it must draw from the caster itself.

Surtr wasn't the smartest person around, but it was easy for him to rationalize why this was the case... Miraak simply had a far greater will and ambition to dominate than Surtr. While he could barely brainwash single simple woodland creatures, Miraak was able to suborn three dragons in one go with ease.

This finding would dismay most, but for Surtr it was just showing him how far he still had to go... He needed to train himself to be more dominant, if such a thing was even possible.

"I would advise you not to do that, Dragonborn." a familiar voice asks behind him, and Surtr just lets out a sigh as he turns.

"Monk. Should I be surprised that you're able to read my thoughts?"

"We of the Psijic Order possess many abilities you would consider... Unnaturally powerful..." the ghost shakes his head, "I advise you not to follow the road you are planning. It will only lead to death and ruin, not just of everyone around you, but yourself too."

Surtr sniffs dismissively, "And I'm supposed to believe your word on that? Hmph..." he shakes his head, "Since you're here, why don't you tell me if my current plans will work?"

...

"They will not."

...

"How?"

"You underestimate your foe, having them fight each other is likely the worst decision you could have made..."

Surtr grits his teeth, "You knife-ears and your riddles. Tell me, why do you think I am underestimating Miraak? Do you think the outcome will go in his favour?"

"I am not referring to Miraak... Have you forgotten Michael's ability to steal souls? What do you think will happen if he claims the soul of one as powerful as Miraak? Someone who has devoured the souls of countless dragons?"

...

Surtr's thoughts race, quickly realising that he'd forgotten that peculiar ability of Michael's. He'd thought it was just a party trick, or some kind of magic. Soul Trapping spells exist, so he'd just assumed he was making a power play to reduce his importance to their dragon allies... It seems he was wrong though... And now he'd plotted to hand a Dragonborn's soul to him.

"There is more you are wrongly dismissing... Michael Tahlin is no longer just a mortal. The rumours are true, he has killed Clavicus Vile and taken his place as a Daedric Prince and replaced him entirely. A historic and unprecedented event that will live on potentially in perpetuity."

"What does this mean? We have a fully powered Daedric Prince walking among us? How is it even possible to kill one?" Surtr asks in a slight panic, his pale face matching the surrounding snow.

The ghost sighs as he contemplates whether or not to reveal such information, would the Dragonborn be stupid enough to attempt it? He'd have to dissuade him or such a notion. "He used an ancient ritual known as Mantling, which transfers the essence of the Daedric Prince into oneself. This results in the caster becoming a copy of the Daedric Prince before long, while it is not technically a death sentence, it is perhaps worse than it."

"So, Michael will soon turn into Clavicus Vile?"

"Not quite... Somehow, with a method that evades even our eyes, he destroyed the essence of Clavicus Vile and recycled it, melding it to himself instead of it melding him. Countless people have attempted to unlock the secrets of ascension, but Michael Tahlin is the only one who found and performed it."

So Michael stole the power of a Daedric Prince for himself then? Perhaps he should look into doing it himself? His soul was part of Akatosh after all, so he probably had a better chance than anyone to do it successfully. Which Daedra would suit him best though?

The Psijic Monk sighs at Surtr's contemplative look, "Do not just take my word on it however, look to the last known failure of this ritual, the Hero of Kvatch."

Surtr's eyes widen, "Him? What do you mean?"

"The historians in Cyrodil wished to keep it secret, but the Psijic Order knows much. The current Sheogorath was once the Hero of Kvatch, some believed him to be a Dragonborn, so do not think yourself advantaged in this pursuit. I promise you, you will wish you died if you do not heed my words."

"What do I do about Michael then? You never said I was dealing, or going to deal with Daedric Prince. I can't even seek aid from the other Daedra's as he owns a tower separating Nirn from Oblivion entirely!"


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章節 642: Allegiances

"Fully manifest Daedric Princes have been expelled from Nirn before, it is just a matter of power, strength, endurance, and unity. Don't seek to enthral people to your cause, instead pursue civil negotiation and explain just how dire the situation has and will become. Gain allies, strengthen yourself, and educate yourself about the enemy." the monk urges.

"Don't you think I've been trying that already!? There's only so much I can do when I'm declared a barbarian warlord by most of the Empire and Thalmor, an upstart by the ash-elves and lizards, and I don't even know what High Rock and Hammerfell think of me!

As for power!? There's nothing for me to learn with a blade! The Thu'um is a long and arduous road, one you just told me not to embark on... Let us not even talk about magic, something Michael Tahlin and his personal College have me beat in at every turn!" Surtr angrily exclaims.

The ghost tucks some of his hair into his hood, "I think you might find the Empire's opinion of you improving soon enough." he states forebodingly, "And if you cannot find methods to strengthen yourself, look for others who can do it for you. We find your lack of trust in alchemy ignorant and wasteful. There are potions that can improve every aspect of you for a limited time, look to them if you have run out of avenues.. And remember, both of your opponents are dragons of a sort..."

Before Surtr can get another word in the monk dissipates, leaving him alone on the mountain. That conversation was a lot to take in, but it'd also granted him many options to look over to see their validity.

He didn't trust the monks, but that didn't mean they were lying. They had a mutual enemy, and Surtr was certain they wished to see Michael's destruction before his own. Besides, what rational person would want a fully powered Daedric Prince in their backyard!?

Plus, what was the ghost referring to when calling Michael and Miraak Dragons?

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Deep within the underground of Raven Rock, Louise Valliere was going over a ritual she'd been planning for many years, and had only just completed...

"So, what is this even supposed to do?" Joseph asks as he examines the ritual circle on the floor.

"It will reverse a mistake I made years ago... My familiar will regret ever crossing me." the pinkette growls as she begins the ritual.

Joseph steps back as the room is bathed in light, lightning bursts from within the circle and begins striking everything around it, but a magical containment field keeps it all restricted.

Unfortunately for Louise, her ritual wasn't exactly designed for what Michael had become... The whole thing explodes, destroying the containment field and scorching everything nearby, burning both Louise and Joseph rather badly as the lights quickly fade.

"Uuugh..." Joseph groans as he sits up, wiping ash and dust from his face with his equally dusty sleeve. "D-did it work?" he questions, knowing that at the very least SOMETHING had gone wrong.

...

Louise cleans herself with magic before jabbing her wand at the crater in the ground a couple times, then herself, before nodding. "It did...? He is no longer my familiar, and his runes should fade... Now I can claim another familiar as my own."

"Shouldn't you grant our lord those runes?" Joseph asks, his eyes going cloudy for a moment.

...

"Yes..." Louise agrees despite having felt conflicted for a moment? Or did she? "Good idea, I am sure Emperor Miraak would like my runes as a gift... Before that, I wished to speak with you about another ritual. The emperor would reward us greatly if we managed to succeed..."

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Michael twitches slightly on the couch as Tiffania stomps Megumin on Tekken, the duo sitting on the floor in front of the T.V going at it as if this was a professional competition.

"Something wrong?" Saeko asks, noticing his odd behaviour...

He shakes his head, "No... Just felt something odd, nothing serious though." he shrugs. It'd felt like a mosquito bite, except the bug couldn't get its sucker into his skin.

He takes a look at his book just to be sure but doesn't see anything... Well, apart from his severe lack of progress. If levelling up was a big ass problem before his ascension then it was impossible now... "Hmm, whaddya guys think about a vacation?"

Megumin tosses her control to the side, happy at the distraction from her losing streak, "Let's go to the Tekken universe!"

"No." Michael instantly denies as that place was worth less than Skyrim at gathering EXP...

"Are you sure you want to go somewhere? It wasn't that long ago that we visited other worlds... We should stay and help with Miraak..." Tiffania says.

"Ehhh, Surtr can handle him... Probably? Besides, Winterhold's got all of my Spirits guarding it. Ain't no one touching this place without getting their face stomped." Michael shrugs, "I need a place with powerful enemies... Like, near demi-god level at the least." he explains.

"Err, Dragon Ball Z?" Megumin offers.

"Pfft, I said near demi-god, not universe destroying. That cursed universe would crack our current one open like a rotten egg!... No, we're not going anywhere near that place, not even if I become the omega super god emperor of every reality everywhere."

...

"Why not just choose at random? I haven't gone exploring in so long..." Saeko states.

"Hmmm... Maybe..." he glances over his shoulder at the shadow in the corner, "Any idea Mercurial?"

...

"Yeah, I guess so." he jokingly answers at her silence. "Whatever, let's just go with that, see where we end up... Though, I'm not sure I want you guys with me to be honest, none of you are close to that level yet..."

Both Saeko and Megumin frown in irritation at this, they'd been working hard but hearing him say what they already knew was a hard pill to swallow.

"Can't you use Aqua's magic to resurrect us?" Megumin counters.

"Yeah... Only if there's enough left of you though." he retorts but gets an idea, "I can only take you if you agree to a small contract..."


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