Two Years and Seven Months Post Entry into the Past
The Sounds of Screaming startled Damien more than words could relay. He was walking towards the Throne room, ready to ask Suijin to allow him to leave, to allow him to roam to the world. He had mastered most of the magic and combat skills that his mentors could pass along to him. He was ready to take his first steps out of the temple, into the broader world of Nippon.
He was ready.
And yet, hearing those screams, all that fled his mind and he rushed into the Throne room in time to see a snake sprite wrapping it's body around the bitten and poisoned body of Suijin. Her Trident across the room, she could not fight back.
Without pause, he threw out his hands, focusing on his own power.
"Neru." He declared, and the magic took instant effect, making the snake sprite sway as his sleeping spell took hold. As it swayed, struggling to stay awake, he rushed it and slashed hard and fast, cutting it's head off in one swipe.
THUD! It's head hit the ground, blood spurting out of the stump.
The goddess fell and he grabbed her, throwing out a hand to summon the Trident to her side. The instant she touched it, her body glowed a radiant blue and the wounds sizzled shut. Gently, her eyes opened. "You saved me?"
"Yes, I did."
She coughed for a moment. "I thought my time had ended... thank you, child. How may I repay you?"
"End my service, allow me to be free... but remain my alley?"
That made her laugh as she stood. "So be it... you are free to go, to live in our world, to enjoy and fear it's bounty but remember you always have a home in this place." She tipped her head. "Where will you go?"
He frowned. "I think I will travel, see the world first... and maybe find this Totosai Tobi spoke of? I want to try my hand on forging...and to be honest, I wish to seek immortality. I want to live long enough to see my old world, and see why Magic failed."
"That would be a worthy cause... very well, you carry my blessing, dear boy."
""
Suijin smiled at the boy that saved her life. 'He is strong, not god tier but strong. He has the tools needed to survive,... he will become a mighty force and the world will never be the same as a result.
I just pray I am here to see it.'
Chapter end, tell me what you think in the reviews.
This was a joy to write.
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.