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Published:2024-12-19Updated:2025-03-18Words:107,665Chapters:20/?Comments:10Kudos:24Bookmarks:10Hits:2,552
A New Life [TbatexTensura]
Asuryii
Chapter 6: Our Bond
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Chapter 6: Our Bond
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Rimuru POV:
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I laid awake under my covers collecting my thoughts. It was a lot to take in frankly, just this day alone was quite a lot but even thinking back to before. It's a lot to take in, there is no other way for me to put it.
I'm left a tad confused about where I should go and what I should do.
I know so little about this world so gaining insight and knowledge into its customs and history is clearly objective 1 but beyond that I feel lost. I have a single certain goal aside from regrouping with Ciel and Velz; I will wipe the Asuras out just as they did to those who were and would be my people. I hadn't known them for long, but I could feel it, I could feel a deep connection to those people– to the Djinn.
Obviously as I am a Djinn that one aspect is clear for a connection but I can't deny that even beyond that I immediately felt a sort of attachment to those people. I truly wanted to bring about a new age or era for the Djinn. I wanted to be the lord they were promised and desired.
I wanted…I wanted to make my mother proud. I solemnly wished to make her proud even despite the few moments I was able to remain in her arms.
I feel lost. It's an odd foreign feeling that I can't consciously think of a single event where I felt this way. I almost want the world to just give me answers, to have someone tell me where I should go. Such an idea is but a mere fanatic dream.
This is reality, and I have to make a decision as a man, I want to make a decision as a man– not as a god.
A feeling of inexplicable woe filled my mind. What could I do? What was I capable of? Where should I go? I searched fervently for the answers, answers I could find without a second thought– answers that I refused to accept. I had untold numbers of ways to handle these feelings flooding my mind, drowning my ability to comprehend my situation but all those ways were solutions I should stray from.
I came to this world not to be a god, but to be a simple man. I don't hate or love my existence as one, but I don't want to fall into complacency due to the simple convenience of that truth of my being.
I can't be shackled by it; reliant on it. Such is a reality I refuse to accept or bring forth. I was reborn in this world acknowledging that I would not be perfect, that I would struggle and fall– that I would fail and experience loss.
Now faced with it, so much sooner than I could imagine I feel lost. I want to ask for assistance but then I wouldn't be able to accept the results that come about in the future.
I need to make it on my own.
I must decide my own path, the path I had or was to have and would've accepted gracefully and thankfully isn't before me anymore. I don't have an easy route to follow; not that being the Lord of Djinn would've been easy but in my current state I see it as the objectively 'Easier' route.
Possibilities and ideas began to spin in my mind, ceaselessly and repeatedly I navigated all my thoughts. I felt as if the more I thought of my path the further I was to getting my answers.
A minute passed, then two. The minutes began to fly by before I couldn't even feel bothered to count them. I laid my mind in something like a trance for what felt like hours before I felt as if a single light at the end of an endless tunnel finally came into view.
The answer was so simple.
It was right before my eyes the entire time. An answer that was laid in my hands almost, just waiting, waiting till I would remove the meaningless blindfold.
Thinking back to the moments before Azuray, my mother passed, I finally realized what I should do. 'I can't show you the wonders of the world on my own. I got it, my path.' Her words gave me the answer I was searching for. I would experience and take in all the wonders and different experiences this world had to offer.
I guess I was already traversing this path without even realizing. The Twin Horns; they'd be the start of my goal, my goal to see all the world has to offer. I would experience all I could, and then share it all with those I love while we experience more together.
I can't lose sight of what matters, the wishes unfulfilled and wishes from before even entering this world. Those desires, whether grand or not, I shouldn't lose sight of.
'That won't stop me though. So I'm sorry, but I still will deliver the Asura's– The Indrath Clan their due penance. The price, it is something they will pay. I'm not so righteous and eager as to forgive and forget.'
I could still physically hear the screams of the Djinn, of my people as they pleaded for salvation and the terror to be just a nightmare.
I was born to a race of people obsessed and in-love with the idea of peace, people who maintained their own peace away from the rest of the world. Content to not bother the lives of other peoples. I.. I am not like them.
If I desire to bring about peace then I will, but I will do it in my own way. Peace brought about by segregation is not made to last, peace needs to be protected and watched over.
You need strength to bring about peace.
As things are now, I don't know enough of this world to decide on lofty desires or goals such as peace but I do know one thing. I will not pursue peace without attaining the proper power and authority to foster and maintain such a world.
But that's a question I have to ask myself later, for now I need rest.
A wave of calm developed me as my mind calmed, no longer plagued by chaotic indecision and confusion. As if a weight was lifted off my shoulders I could feel some sense of relief and relaxation as my body calmed. My pulse slowed, soon my bodily functions followed suit. It wasn't long before I fell into a deep and undisturbed slumber. A feeling of warmth covering my body as I slowly absorbed ambient aether unconsciously.
It brought a smile to my face before my thoughts ended as I remembered the feeling of being under a Kotatsu on a snowy day back in Tempest, or even like before in Japan.
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"Ri-" "Rim-" "Rimur-" "Rimuru?" I groaned slightly as the bright morning sun began to invade the outcropping. A brilliant golden glow nearly blinded me as the sun's rays heralded the morning, my body being gently shook rousing my consciousness.
I could've ignored the rising sun but the gentle shake and the calling of my name quickly made me rise fully from my slumber. I took only a few moments to become fully aware of my surroundings and realize that it was time to move. The Twin Horns appeared to be preparing to change locations or get to their request. Jasmine had decided to wake me up a bit early so I could fully wake up before we started moving.
I was still unaware of what they intended to do with me; whether I would be allowed to stay with them and follow along or if they intended to drop me off at an orphanage or random town.
I silently hoped to be allowed to stay with them, I could tell they would be a great chance to see the world and experience life, but I knew it was an unlikely turn of events considering my stature.
"Good Morning Jasmine." I couldn't help but yawn as I smiled giving my greeting to Jasmine.
"Morning Rimuru", I felt a tad surprised that she returned the expression(gesture) but it was nice. I didn't know why but I felt comfortable with Jasmine, more so than the rest of the Twin Horns but I didn't know if that would change or some special reasoning created these feelings.
"Oh looks like sleeping beauty is awake. How nice of you to join us in the land of the living." Adam exclaimed in a somewhat sarcastic tone. Looking towards him I saw a wide grin filling his face. Though a clearly wet stain filled his shirt, begging a few questions; questions I would soon have answered.
"Not like you were much better Adam, you barely woke up even after being drenched in ice cold water." Helens jab at Adam resulted in a small laugh coming from the group, it was quite comical but I refrained from laughing hoping to save the little of what remained of his pride.
"Anything I can do to help?" Looking back at Jasmine she seemed a bit hesitant before pointing me towards Alice. I nodded understanding what she meant. Walking towards Alice I pulled slightly on her pant leg as I pretended to roll-up my non-existent sleeves.
"How can I help?" My resolved tone resulted in a small grin crossing her face before she began instructing me on the little task I could help her with.
My task was simple, to help her collect the sleeping bags and cushions used for last night so they could be put into their packs, hastening the process of packing the camp. Without a word I got to work, It was oddly difficult considering my size but by rolling up the bags prematurely I could carry one under each of my arms via assistance from aether enhancements.
It was a large blow to my 'ego' and confidence at being unable to carry a simple sleeping bag without magical assistance. I sadly couldn't help it, my small hands were incapable of producing the grip necessary to carry the sleeping bag of a fully grown adult without worry.
I really didn't want to drop the sleeping bags and have Adam tease me or Angela see it as cute watching me struggle to carry a bag. So I took 0 chances.
It didn't take long for the camp to be packed up and as payment Alice ruffled my hair, though I could say my real payment was the grilled fish Jasmine gave me before we left.
Truthfully the fish tasted heavenly, my expressions and appreciation however seemed to perplex some of the Horns as it was just a grilled fish, nothing too extravagant or flavorful. I had to disagree as to me it held immense flavors I couldn't explain and when my attempt at it resulted in my life nearly ending.
Angela. She is a terrifying woman, being hugged by her is like getting caught in a death trap. I felt a bit dumb as I realized what my words and adamant proclamation of enjoyment for the food Jasmine gave me meant. The realization came mere moments after I nearly was made into a crime scene.
Still rather than act like I knew I pretended to be clueless, the persona of a clueless boy fit better for my physical appearance but Jasmine as always didn't buy the act and knew I realized the meaning.
It was kind of scary. I won't lie thinking about how she was able to practically read me like a book. But yet it didn't bother me really, and in fact was more of a comforting reality. I had my theories on why but logically none of them made sense though human emotion and feelings can't be simply understood with simple logic.
Though I did wonder how our bond would change over time, and what it even would be in the near future. My undeveloped mind served well in leaving me unable to understand where my thoughts and feelings would go as things were.
Still, I was unbothered by this.
"Hey Rimuru." Looking towards the group as I was dragged from my thoughts I was regarded with a serious look. "What do you want to do? If you could choose anything right now, what would you do?"
I looked up at the Twin Horns realizing the gravity of the question immediately and somewhat understanding that my answer could change the actions they take.
"You don't have to force yourself but do you have an idea of where you want to go now?" A sympathetic look filled Helen's face as she added to the discussion. It was clear they were trying to respect my wishes, they didn't want to make me, a child who had experienced immense trauma do something he didn't want to do.
I stood still for a moment. I had my decision made long before they asked but now actually being asked the question made me wonder if my desire was acceptable.
It was still true that they could not accept my answer and have me do something else or compromise on another course of action.
I was confused but not wasting a moment. I threw those meaningless and pessimistic thoughts out of the window. I would accept the reality I face, fight for one I want, and voice where I wish to go. I couldn't do it any other way.
I looked up at the group one last time before I intended to give my answer. Their faces and expressions voiced different things. But looking towards Jasmine, a small look of expectation filled her gaze.
I had a single advantage as I was currently and felt no qualls abusing it. Taking my small hand I lightly grasped onto Jasmine's pant leg. "I want to stay with you." I looked into her eyes as I spoke before regarding the group as a whole, "I want to stay with you all. I don't want to be alone and being with you all is where I feel my home now lies."
I could feel anticipation welling up inside me. But I remained hopeful as they all began to look at each other analyzing each other's beliefs, intent, thoughts, and taking into account my wishes.
"Rimuru-"
Chapter 6 End~ 2606 words
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