A Test of Spirit
(Illaoi Solo)
As requested by reader Shade Feind
"No please! I-I can't do this. I can't!"
"You must. Fight for your spirit. Fight for your life, or perish in your despair. There is no other way to prove your worth to Nagakabouros," Illaoi commanded with the authority of the Bearded Lady flowing through her. The man she was testing was struggling to fight, flailing around as his exposed spirit was assaulted by the ethereal tentacles.
As she held her artifact, watching him, she noticed him misstep. She knew that the price he would pay for that would cost dearly. She was correct as she saw a tentacle strike him in the back.
"Ngh!" He exclaimed as he was struck. The hit caused him to stumble, only it to be struck again, and again, repeatedly. It was over now, with him dead before his lifeless corpse even hit the ground.
She sighed as she watched his poor soul be consumed by Nagakabouros, as the tentacles and ethereal mist returned his soul to her artifact.
Strong spirits are hard to come by these days, she thought No matter.
She heaved her heavy artifact up onto her broad shoulder. There are many more needing to be tested.
She gazed across the harbor, looking at the city's struggling people. Bligewater was a sturdy, stubborn wench, but the last Harrowing put her brass to test and she was still recovering from its blows. There were people everywhere in despair, mourning their losses of possessions and family. Crime was on the rise as well, much higher than the usual gang rivalry and petty thievery. The city had literally experienced hell, and hadn't been the same since.
But it was her duty to Nagakabouros to aid them in reclaiming their lives. It was her role to remind Bilgewater's people that Nagakabouros kept them alive to rebuild and prosper after the Harrowing, not to squander their lives mourning what has been lost. And if she has to test each and every person of this ravaged city? So be it.
As Nagakabouros demands, she will fulfill.
Hmm, I'm surprised to see that this collection has started to gain a small following. Pleased, but surprised. Feel free to continue leaving requests and such, and I'll try to get on them when I can. It may take longer depending on the ship, but usually whenever I get free time, I'll come up with something.
Oh, I guess I should have pointed this out sooner, but I highly doubt I'll do any yaoi/furry/adult stuff or anything along the lines of those. I don't particularly enjoy writing such stories, and sorry if anyone wanted to requested something of the sort.