Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Meeting the Founder
"Mind you, this is just what I think; it might not be the actual story, but whatever it is, the seal is going to be broken very soon, and when that happens, her presence alone would empower all demons, and she can create stronger demons and potentially a new demon general"
"How soon is very soon? You create the barrier that sealed her right, can’t you tell the exact time it might be broken?"
"It isn’t a barrier; she’s sealed in another space different from this one, and it was supposed to be permanent, but I used this spell for this exact reason"
"This spell, are you referring to the spell that trapped the demon queen?"
"No, that was a different spell. After trapping her, I used another spell tied to the space I sent her to; if, for any reason, it is breached, my soul would reincarnate so I can help the current generation win the fight against her"
"So what is the spell you used to seal her? I visited one of your memories, and you found a book that..."
"You should forget about that, since I already used the spell once, it won’t work a second time, and the cost of the spell is too much for you to handle"
"So... You sacrificed your own allies?" Roman asked.
"Have you fought a demon before? Have you faced a demon general before? Have you done anything of significance before? A weakling like you tells me I made the wrong choice. Do you think I had a choice?" The founder spoke.
"I didn’t mean..."
"It doesn’t matter anyway, since I failed, I’m sure you can do better..." The founder cut Roman off, but before he could finish, Roman cut him off.
"I can’t... And you’re right, I haven’t done anything of significance. Being a male in this world means you get sheltered, and until I can prove my worth or strength, it’s going to be like that"
"I’ve never been in an actual fight with my life on the line, I’ve never faced a demon, I’ve never faced a demon general, but you have, you’ve done all of that, and so I need help"
"I actually wanted you to teach me better spells; most of your spells are lost to time, but with you here..."
"Forgive me... That anger wasn’t meant for you. And you don’t have to tell me. As long as my spirit picked your body to inhabit, it means you have the potential to be as strong or even stronger than I was, and of course, I’ll help, before that do you have any other questions?"
"I have a question about the artifacts?"
"Of course, the spell I used needed sacrifice, and not just anyone, the strongest mages, but their souls weren’t lost and instead fused with the weapons and relics left on the battlefield, while their immense mana transformed them into what you now call artifacts"
"And I couldn’t leave them in Vernhall to fall into the hands of demons, so I sent them off, I have no idea where any of them landed but I made sure none of them were in demon territory"
"How many artifacts did you send away?"
"Ten... I’m sure some of them would have been discovered? How many have been discovered?" He asked.
"8 of them, and only two are being used. The artifacts choose the wielder, and it was recently we discovered that the wielder can communicate with the artifacts," Roman replied.
"What did you say? The souls of the artifacts remained? Can you communicate with them?"
"I thought this was the same thing, can’t you communicate with them? How are you talking to me then?"
"My sprite is bound to yours, and I can’t see the outside world, . can only see from your memories a,nd most of it is impossible to access. When we can communicate better then maybe I’ll be able to see your entire memories, tell me about the artifacts. Which ones have found their wielders?"
"The blood Artifact, and the staff...I have no idea what the staff is called since it was recently discovered" Roman replied.
"The blood Artifact belongs to Ren... while the staff belongs to Rah, it has the power of Necromancy as that was his ability when he was alive"
"So the artifacts retained the ability of the souls, for the battle to come, we would need the help of the artifacts. Is there no way you can communicate with them?"
"Maybe in your hands I can try something"
"To talk to you I usually fall asleep, so I have to fall asleep with the artifacts?"
"I was the one who called to you, and you weren’t strong enough. You should be able to come here without falling asleep, just meditating, and we don’t have much time. Tell me your magical affinity and so I’ll know what I’m working with"
"I can use all spells, the same as you" Roman replied and the look on the founders faced changed completely.
"What did you say?" He asked again.
"I can use all types of magic, same as you can, is something wrong?"
"That’s impossible. Have you been to the elven village, where you were blessed by their high priestess?" The founder asked.
"Elven village? I haven’t been to any elven village, I have no ideas elves were still alive since no history books have ever mentioned them... Did you get your abilities from the elven village?"
"Humans aren’t supposed to use magic, magic belongs to elves, but I was lucky enough to come across an elf who saved my life. I asked her to teach me magic as that was the first time I witnessed it... She saw that I was pure of heart and had good intentions so she took me to her village through a portal"
"You were granted magic. Is that why you are able to use all the types of magic?" Roman asked.
"Yes, so if you didn’t visit the elven village, how are you able to use different affinities?"
