198 Elrics Chances (2/2)
”It's too obvious isn't it?” Elric replied calmly.
”Based on our analysis, you are actually holding off from using too much of your powers. Could it be related to the Ancestral Dragon's essence that may start another rampage like before?”
Elric nodded in confirmation.
”Nevertheless, you still manage to control a part of it. If you do not mind telling us, how much can you control as of the moment?”
”Is this a job interview? You keep asking me questions and not even bothering about mine.” Standing up with a calm yet hostile voice, he added, ” If you don't mind telling me and before we continue, do you have a method for me to find and save my grandma's body and soul? Can you start scribbling some figures and at least give me a clue?”
Keeping his calm, the Head Elder answered, ”I am sorry. But my questions are part of the solutions that we will be providing you later on. As you know, we are intelligent species who rely on factual data and real-time information. Our calculations, strategy, and technology, which where we excel the most, are all results of our thousands of years of your so-called 'scribbling figures.' - the main reason that we manage to save humankind from the shadows.”
Keeping his cool, the Head Elder added, ”To tell you the truth, if not for our works on this world, you normal humans would have been long extinct already five thousand years ago- your birth is basically because of us securing your world. Your selfishness, ego, abusive nature, and so-called identity are the few of the hundreds of reasons for your race deterioration.”
Then with a flick of its long pale hand, a hologram of an advance looking city appeared right above its palm. It expanded to a single meter and revealed a detailed exact graphical representation of the whole modern city they are currently passing by.
Now with a slow and solemn voice, the Elder Guardian added,
”You people, including the other races, were too busy fighting each other that you forgot the real threat coming your way. Like two small spiders flexing their legs and jaws just to outdo the other only to fail to see the bigger bird diving from above.”
”You fail to see your chances to unite because of your own selfish interest. Just like how you are too focused in trying to save your only family only to fail the thousands of innocent families dying under the trampling of your reckless tail. Some of them are not from you, but the point of its momentum traces back to your intention and will.”
Elric listened without any contradicting reaction. His eyes are focused on the scene that is currently being played in the holographic scene in the palm of the Head Elder.
Rampaging and wrecking the whole holographic city is a massive Dragon. It's size simply toppled down even the hundred-floored buildings. With its every step, cars, shops and even innocent people would end up in crushed paste.
The loud roar, the destructive flames, and the overwhelming physical prowess itched in every muscle brought forth destruction in every angle. Evident in his surroundings, is the crushed lives of countless people and buildings ravaged beyond recognition.
Elric could see himself on this Dragon.
As a matter of fact, it was indeed him. Although it was far from the darker scene that the Great Seer Mhata showed him, but the meaning was still the same.
He is the Dragon of Destruction. And right now, he has the power to trample the whole world.
”The reason why I asked those questions is fairly simple. Unless you reached one hundred percent control of your Ancestral Dragon power, the probability of the scene to happen in actuality is at an absolute ninety-nine point seven percent.”
The Head Elder faced Elric with graveness in its eyes. Although their faces remained emotionless, his eyes betrayed him of the deep-seated sadness and fear through a glimpse of the light.
Elric knew this too. It was for such reason that he is trying his best to find ways to fully controlling the Ancestral Dragon's power. But with the things unfolding before he could even finish each journey, he is stuck with the current control level of only fifty percent.
”And let me add this to you. I am willing to bet my life on this calculation - if you move now with your turtle friend to the Elemental Realm, you will be able to save your grandmother with a hundred ninety-six percent chance of success from the hands of your mysterious enemies.”
Hearing this, Elric's eyes shone for a while before the next few words from the Elder shut him.
”Unfortunately, by the time you did that, there is a five hundred-nine percent chance of you accidentally killing her in the next three seconds.”