From Player To Npc

Chapter 172: The meeting

What Shingi suggested was impossible, at least in theory. Lucy was still partially an Archangel, but Mephistopheles has corrupted it all with his demonic power. Sealing the power of Mephistopheles would lead either to the death of Lucy or of her Archangel's self to get restored. It depended on how much it had damaged her normal self after all these centuries.

"And you want to tell me you know how to do that? You, a mortal? Even Soren hadn't even attempted as it is impossible to even for her."[Avea]

"I see it is a she now. Well, it was indeed impossible, as everything was until they became possible." [Shingi]

Okeyar was the God or Goddess of Magic and was one of the few of the Old Gods who kept changing their looks. Although Okeyar was even changing his or her gender. That was why some people considered that there was a God of Magic, while others to be a Goddess, and a few considered that it was a couple. Even some fanatics went to the extreme to others that their opinion about the gender of Okeyar was the correct one.

Ameanum knew the truth cause he had met Soren a few times, and each time had a fresh look, and most times was the opposite gender than last time.

"I see some things never changed. You always dealt with impossible problems and somehow found a solution." [?????]

Shingi turned his sight behind to see the source of that female voice. This, of course, was Soren, and it seemed like she had grown bored with her female form and changed to a fresh male one. But it wasn't a female, or actually was one in the middle of changing her form into a male.

Her new form was actually of a young boy, maybe around the age that Shingi was or looked to be. He had somewhat pointed ears, but not as pointy as an Elf's, but similar to one being half one. His hair was multicolored, and some kept changing color as time passed, like a moving rainbow, but there was a perfect balance between them.

Soren was another of the Gods who was mortal and became Gods later, as he was the first one, and only one, to pass the Grandmaster Rank in the MANA MANIPULATION Skill and reach the Divine Rank. When he was mortal, he was actually a Half-Elf. That's why no matter his body, he always kept his ears the same.

Shingi knew little about his background from being a mortal, other than being a Half-Elf. He didn't even his true gender back then, as Soren never spoke about the time then.

But Shingi understood that the reason behind that was because Soren didn't have a good life. He had gathered that by the time that Soren was still a mortal that the Elves and Humans, even if they weren't in an actual war, they weren't on friendly terms either. So a child between them would have a hard time living.

But this showed how much of a talent Soren had to reach this state with no help.

"I must say it amazed me when I found out that Aella kept a secret from all of us. I mean, she doesn't share everything with us, but she rarely can keep her mouth shut when pressured. Most times, she either speaks the truth or tries to slash her way through. Now that I think about it, most times, it is the second." [Soren]

Avea stood from her seat and kneeled in front of Soren. He wasn't her master, but still, he was of the same power to her master or truthful, more powerful.

"No need to kneel. I came here unannounced, so I should be the one in trouble. But it isn't every day that I have the chance to meet an old friend like that." [Soren]

It did not surprise Shingi that he could tell who he really was, as Aella could tell, and she was a Demi-Goddess. Soren could be a mortal who became a God, but he got deemed a full God as he cast aside his mortality. Aella, on the other hand, hadn't as she had in her blood the Mortal blood of Mikhail, which seemed to be not so easy to get rid of, which always bothered Ameanum before he found out the truth about his identity. He still didn't know how he could live that long or how, but it seemed like he was a man of significant power, even all those thousand of years back.

"You know this mortal, Master Soren?" [Avea]

"This is actually someone deemed worthier among the worthies of the Mortals, or more specifically the Blessed Ones. It's good seeing you once again, Ameanum. Or should I call you Shingi?" [Soren]

Shingi smirked as he gave his response.

"Shingi is fine, Soren. Or should I call you Nagi?" [Shingi]

"How dare you be disr."[Avea]

Before she could finish her sentence, no further sound got out of her mouth. It wasn't like the spell that Mikhail had used on Shingi in the past, as the reason no sound came out of her mouth was that she had no mouth anymore. No lips sealed, just skin covering where the mouth was.

"I would prefer of keeping things civilized. As I said, this is a friend of mine, so I won't have anyone show signs of disrespect towards him. As for your questions, I think we should just keep with Soren for now." [Soren]

Soren used even to change his name now and then and had even made a special spell that could change the memories of everyone that they knew them to know him by that name, or so he had said. Millions of people knew about him since this counted people who knew of him as a God, meaning that he could change the memory of that many, even if it was for a simple detail like that. This was a level of power that few Gods had reached.

Soren took a seat as he snapped his fingers, making the mouth of Avea to be formed once more. Avea was clearly more cautiously now, as she knew he was powerful, but to affect her that easily without her noticing was something she had never thought. She thought she could at least resist a bit, but in the end, there was nothing she could do, even for a split second against him.

"So, from what I gather, you seemed to be busy in your new situation. Not unexpected, I guess for you. But why are you here?" [Soren]

"You know why. You and the New Gods can't do anything against the Dark Guild or whoever is truly behind them. If things continue like that, all the Realms will be in danger." [Shingi]

Soren kept his eyes towards Shingi, seemingly trying to get a read of him.

"You keep being as persuasive as ever. Although, I must admit I would prefer it if you used your eyes. I had met a few of your people, but never one with Red Eyes. It amazed me when Aella mentioned them, even if she didn't know what they were, but it seems like you know a bit, don't you?" [Soren]

Shingi had his eyes disabled since he was certain that they wouldn't work on him. He didn't know that Aella could see their actual color, as he never really asked her, but he wasn't surprised.

As for Soren knowing about his special race, it wasn't that surprising that someone like him could not know something like that. All those years he had spent researching everything around magic and the Elements, and their Eyes seemed to have something to do with them. Especially since his eyes seemed to have to do with the Spirit Element, showing how rare they truly were.

"But I must say even if I liked your answer; the question wasn't for you." [Soren]

Soren snapped his fingers as a figure appeared, passing through the wall leading to the major part of the storehouse but didn't damage the wall. The figure landed on the table and was kept in place by chains.

The figure was none else than Syra, who had found an opportunity to sneak in since one of the Archangels was busy. The Angels had a chance to notice her, but for the Avea, there wasn't a chance but only a certainty that she would.

"So, little miss. Why are you here?" [Soren]

It looked weird of a young teenager to say something like that to someone who looked to be around her sixties, even if she was a Spirt. But considering that Soren was thousands of years old, Syra was more like a baby in comparison.

"She is with me. We are here for the harp of Lailah." [Shingi]

Avea got angry after hearing that, as she forgot what happened just a few moments ago.

"You dare come here and try to steal from us. I will have your head for this." [Avea]

She tried to get her sword out of her scabbard, but it didn't budge, not even a bit. It seemed like it was stuck in there.

"No need of violence. Just give him the harp. I will talk with your Mistress." [Soren]

She was ready to say something, but one piercing look of Soren made her stop as she gave a slight bow and left the room.

"So you try to make that thing, I gather. It took you some time. I thought you would never try it." [Soren]

"It would be me denying your gift if I didn't someday try to make it. Just had to wait for the right time." [Shingi]

Soren's face became severe at that point, as he normally always had a smile on his face. This was one of the few times that he was worried.

"Is he that strong of a foe then?" [Soren]