Cherreads

Chapter 21 - The chat with the demon of sloth

"Who might you be and why haven't you been affected by my sleep spell?.Come closer and let me take a look."the possessed Harkon spoke as he looked on towards Orion.

Orion was unsure of what to do but he realised that he was conversing with what was most likely a demon so he decided to play nice and get closer to the possessed body of Harkon.

"My name is Orion and I have no idea why your spell doesn't effect me."Orion thought it was best to answer the demons questions so it wouldn't get angry.

The possessed body of Harkon seemed to realise something as it squinted at Orion who got out of the darkness.

"So you are an undead.That explains why my spell had no effect on you.Hold on...there's something abnormal about you.It seems as though your soul isn't of this world.Is it possible your from a different world.On top of that your soul is residing in the native body of a human who was born untainted by the light.Theres only one creature who is capable of pulling a soul from another world and inserting it into a natives body.It could only be...hmmm...you should join me and my crusade.Together we can return the world to its former glory.We serve the same master after all."The possessed body of Harkon immediately extended a hand as if gesturing a sort of invite of invitation.

"Hold on you haven't told me who put me into this world and body and who is our master?."Curiousity took over Orion and he felt cheated for some reason as though he got into a bad bargain.He no longer cared about appearing respectful.

"Hummmppphh so you truly don't know who put you into that body and gave you a second chance at life.So our master didn't even tell you who they were.I suppose that's because you hadn't yet proved yourself worthy of an introduction by our master.I suppose I'll give you a hint as a sign of pity.Regardless of where you are in Fritzia or hell our master is always around you and watching your actions so don't you dare act out of line."The possessed body of Harkon spoke condescendingly towards Orion and even dropped a hint of his masters identity out of pity.

Orion immediately got to thinking on who the master could be.It had to be a being of incredible power.Orion could only come up with the theory that the so called master was powerful demon or god.Actually the demon stated that the master was always around watching so could it be the system.Who knew?.

"Now will you join my crusade and return the world back to its former glory or will you die in this tunnel.I feel as though I can only use a fraction of my power in this body so I must have entered a weak vessel.Regardless I still have more then enough power to crush you."The possessed Harkon immediately drew his thumb across his throat as though he was gesturing a throat slash.

"Wait you haven't even told me who you are or what you want to do.You haven't even told me what your idea of bringing the world back to its former glory is."Orion had only gained questions instead of answers and the fact that he had no idea at all about his situation was agonising.

"You think I can be bothered to give you my name.Well I guess your right about one thing.I am the demon of sloth known as Varimathras and I have come from hell to set this world on the right path.As for how I will go about doing that and what will happen I won't tell you.I only ask that you follow my instructions and see what happens.I believe it's best for you to remain ignorant in order to truly behold the splendor of the world we will bring about.Now will you join me.I can't be bothered to wait long for your answer."Varimathras who was possessing Harkons body once again extended its hand.

Orion had little time to think but he realised that although the demon claimed it took over a weak vessel and could only use a fraction of its total power it could still crush Orion in a head on fight.Orion could tell this from its aura.Moreover being on the side of a powerful demon could both be a blessing and a curse.He had a powerful ally but a magnet for trouble.

"Very well I will join you and your crusade."Orions answer seemed to have garnered a favourable response from Varimathras.

"A wise choice if you had answered otherwise I would have killed you on the spot.A hesitant or disobeying tool is best crushed and replaced.As for your first task tell me where is the nearest population centre."Orion honestly didn't know whether he was supposed to answer this question but he considered that he probably should gave run away the moment the demon took over that body.

More Chapters