Chapter 3: Xalrath, the master of the abyss

The life of a blob had just taken an unexpected turning point following a strange meeting to say the least: that with a Leviathan, who upset the existence that my sister and I had dreamed.

Akio: Wait! Am I really human there?!

Jun replied: Yes, you are now human.

Akio: that means ...

The Leviathan added: that means that you have succeeded, you are now the master of these bodies.

_ I can't believe that everything went as planned.

Akio, taking a thoughtful air, whispered: "You weren't sure it would work, right? »»

The Leviathan, seriously, replied: "Very well, it is now time to give you a name. »»

Akio, amazed, exclaimed: "A name?! »»

Jun, just as surprised, added: "But we already have names, I don't understand why it would be necessary. »»

The Leviathan replied with confidence: "It is true that you have names, but here, acquiring a name is at the very heart of power. »»

“Although you already have one, there is a name you have inherited from another world.

Jun thinks and says: It is not wrong, this name is clean to us; I imagine that things are different here.

Curious, Akio then asked: say, in these worlds, are there only reincarnates who have the capacity to reach them? Or are there other ways to get here?

Léviathan replied: there are indeed others ... You have been reincarnated by the world which is rather unusual. »»

Akio wondered internally: "The voice of the world?! I was reincarnated by the supreme divinity that is called God. »»

Léviathan then added: "Here, many of those who arrive in our world are Shackles. »»

Akio surprised: "Shackles?! »»

Léviathan replied: "Yes, the Shackles are humans who are invoked in these worlds in spite of themselves. »»

Jun then spoke and asked: "But for what purpose?" »»

Léviathan replied: their objective is to conduct experiences on the human beings they have invoked since the other world.

By engraving a curse in their soul, they are forced to live according to their requirements, as if they became real puppets.

They turn into human weapons, but unfortunately, they fail to reach adulthood.

Akio, perplexed, asked: 'Why?'

Léviathan gently replied: "The invocation of a shackles requires the presence of ten mages, who, thanks to their invocation power, can call on shackles in these worlds.

However, when the invocation is poorly achieved, this can lead to irreversible consequences for those who execute it, and death is the most likely outcome.

Akio exclaimed then: "It's so cruel! »»

Léviathan continued with compassion: "Yes, it's true, but in these worlds, it is the law of the strongest that prevails, nothing more. »»

Jun then added gently: "If such a law exists here, it seems really unfair for the species considered to be inferior. »»

Akio then replied: "So if I understand correctly, here the Shackles are humans invoked by mages in these worlds. Well, this world is full of mysteries that I would really like to explore.

But tell me ... you mentioned that you wanted to give me a name, but why in fact? »»

Léviathan replied: As I told you, she represents the very essence of power. Obtaining a name makes it possible to forge a spiritual link between two individuals.

Akio exclaimed: A spiritual link?!

Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind: that's correct. If you manage to obtain a name from a supreme creature, accompanied by a considerable mana, this will be beneficial for your future development.

Surprised to hear this voice, Akio said to herself internally: Wait, who has just spoken to me?

The voice was heard: "I am astra, one of your special skills, ready to guide you on everything that is essential to know. »»

Akio, surprised, replied: "You laugh, don't you?" It's completely incredible, it's like I was in a video game! »»

Taking up, Akio added: okay, if I have to have a name, I would like you to give me one as well as to my sister.

Jun, surprised, exclaimed: Are you really sure what you say?

Akio replied with assurance: Yes, we have nothing to fear, it's safe, and moreover ...

Akio approached the Leviathan, reached out to him and said: I would really like us to become friends both.

The Leviathan, surprised, sketched a broad smile and replied: heard ...

However, a little embarrassed, he added: if you insist, I will be your friend.

Akio and his sister pushed a astonishment, but that did not really surprise them from him.

The Léviathan addressed Akio saying: if I give you a name, you will also have to give it one.

Akio, surprised, then asked him: what!? You have no name?

The Leviathan replied with a smile: of course I have a name ... I had just forgot to introduce myself.

Stranging with Majesty, he announced in a proud tone: I am Xalrath, the Leviathan, master of the oceans and sovereign of the abyss.

This grandiose presentation left Akio and Jun speechless. Despite their astonishment, they ended up saying in choir: enchanted.

Xalrath began to laugh so hard that he became contagious. After a few moments, he resumed his seriousness and announced: "Well, I will now give you a name. »»

Jun and Akio adopted a serious expression. Xalrath observed Jun carefully and, after a moment of reflection, he declared: "You, your name will be Fayra. »»

Jun exclaimed: “Oh! »»

At that moment, she felt an indescribable change in her, a feeling so pleasant that she could not explain it. Then it was his brother's turn. Without thinking too much, he quickly found a name.

Xalrath: And you, what do you think of Nexis?

Akio: Nexis?!

At that time, he felt a change in him, as if he had just been reborn. Happy, he replied: Yes, I love this name, he is perfect.

Xalrath, all proud, replied: I am delighted that you like it.

He laughed and then stopped and added: now, it's your turn ... you have to give me a name.

Akio and Jun remained silent, a little stressed. Finding a name for a Leviathan was not an easy task, especially for his sister who was starting to panic.

Fayra: Ah ... think well ... He found you a nice name, Fayra ... It's up to you to do the same.

His quieter brother began to think: (a Leviathan ... What name would be suitable for a Leviathan?)

_ (Could it not just be called Oceania?) _

He observed Xalrath and said to himself: (no, that would not be suitable.)

"A Leviathan, he evokes water and depth ... But what does depth in Greek already mean? Ah yes, Bathys.

No, that's not quite that, or ...

He had an idea and exclaimed with enthusiasm: what do you think of Vathyss?

His sister, surprise, cried: Vathyss?!

Nexis replied: Yes, it symbolizes the depths, it is perfect for a creature as majestic as Xalrath.

Surprised, Xalrath exclaimed: it's great, I love this name! »»

Surprised by his reaction, Nexis replied with a smile: "Ah, really?" Do you like it so much? ! »»

Xalrath replied with enthusiasm: "Yes, I love him!" I knew I could count on you. »»

Fayra compliment it with kindness: “You are really very talented to give names to things. »»

Then Xalrath said to him in all serenity: "Now, I can go without worry. »»

Perplexed and curious, Nexis asked him: "Wait, where are you going?" »»

Xalrath answered calmly: "I have nothing more to do here, so I'm going to slip away. »»

Nexis and Fayra, surprised, exclaimed: "Why?! »»

Xalrath answered them with sadness: now that my very dear friend has disappeared, I can no longer stay in these worlds. Already, it was impossible for me to get out of the lake, so from the cave ... It's just impossible.

_Xalrath looked at the dark lake: “I'm a prisoner here. The water was cursed, and I cannot leave it. »»

Fayra observed the water carefully and asked: was this curse that holds you? »»

Xalrath nodded: That's right.

Nexis scrutinized the lake and turned to Astra asking him: (Astra, could you analyze this lake, please?)

Astra replied kindly: (yes, of course.)

Astra carefully analyzed the lake before replying: "Rapunzel, the curse weighing on this lake aims to imprison any devastating creature of this world, or even to make the latter disappear. »»

Nexis then asked: "I understand. Is there a way to lift this curse and release Xalrath? »»

Astra replied: "Unfortunately, she cannot be lifted. However, there is a way to help Xalrath. »»

Intrigued, Nexis exclaimed: "Ah yes?" And what is it? »»

Astra explained his plan in detail. Nexis nodded and, with a determined look, turned to Xaltrath: “There is a solution to free yourself from this situation.

Xalrath, intrigued, replied: Oh! And how does that?

Nexis clearly explained to him: I have a plan that could work, but for that, you have to disappear.

Xalrath and Fayra were surprised by the words of Nexis, but her expression was so serious and determined that it constituted a shocking revelation for them two.

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