Chapter 44 - Hell on Earth” (1/2)
It was just before the morning twilight when the door to our room was kicked open by a relatively young-looking woman, probably well into her thirties, though still keeping the 'candlelit'. Contrary to her usual attire, this time she was wearing simple, plain coarse clothing. The white shirt she had was made of some rough material, it looked simple, peasant-like. Below that she had simple greyish-colored trousers, from the same material as her shirt. She was wearing wooden sandals on her feet. Her long, black silky hair was made into one ponytail at the back of her head. She was wearing a strange ring on her left hand, that had a skull head as a symbol on it, with tiny green emerald-like eyes.
She didn't give us much time to gawk, as right after she kicked the door open and barged in, she also shouted.
”Get up, you lazy bums, naptime is over! Get to the backyard, your days of playing and lazing around are gone, hell has ascended to this house! Training starts NOW! Both of you, get to the backyard, you have 5 minutes! Breakfast in 2, if you are not there you are not getting any!”
With that said, the 'drill sarge' turned around and left our room. Lily looked at me with her pleading eyes, as if I could do anything about our situation. This is something we wanted, we literally begged her to stay… This is the result.
Shaking my head, I had to bear the consequences of denying a request of the blonde little princess, as she pouted and grudgingly got up and stumbled her way towards the bathroom to wash up and get ready.
Meanwhile, I checked my system, as I noticed a new notification in the system.
[Mutated King of the Black Wolves carcass life essence extracted. Analyzing results…]
[Analyzis complete. Mutation found. Ratio: 20%. Analyzing mutation… Estimated time for completion: 21 hours 34 minutes 15 seconds…]
'The mutation causes difficulties in synthesizing usable life essence to create a form for me to use?'
[Mutations complicates things. Generally, they could be positive, or they could be negative. Even if you knew what mutation the creature had, be it positive or negative, it does not mean you will get the same one. Even the system will not be able to tell it to you 100%, it will give you a shortlist of what you can expect, and once you active the form for the first time and your life essence comes into the mix, then will we know what you will be dealing with. However, for the time being, just let the system be, and get ready. If you wish to have breakfast that is, you have 20 seconds left from the 2-minute deadline Aiden.] Enya gave a long-winded answer. I have a feeling she did that deliberately just to screw with me. This system, or whatever she is, shows more emotions day-by-day. I'm not sure what she actually is, as she never answered that question clearly, only gave a vague answer that she is a 'higher existence'. Anyhow, I had no time to dwell on the matter as time was ticking and I still wasn't ready.
Quickly, while still donning my clothing, I rushed out of the room, half-ready, I didn't want to miss the morning meal, especially if today's gonna be hellish torture that this woman will be calling 'training'...
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After a rushed breakfast, and -to Lily's great sorrow-, without any desserts, they were in the backyard, standing in front of Number 3 as she was sternly looking at them.
”Listen kiddos. Today marks the day of a new beginning. Today is the day where we will break your frail minds and feeble bodies, and from the ashes... We will build up something spectacular. This will not be easy, you will experience more pain and suffering than anybody else, but! From this sweat and tears, you will build up the foundation of your future, you will be like the butterfly that just emerged from its cocoon.”
Giving a short pause, so both kids can process her speech, she only continued after about a minute.
”A few years later you will look back to this day with pride and happiness. Sure, you will hate me tonight, and maybe for the foreseeable future, but I assure you, this hate will transform into love. Now then, let's get ready!”
Without waiting for us to respond, she waved her hands in the air, and behind us, the air suddenly vibrated and visibly transformed. Before we knew it, a black swirling mass of energy was behind us, looking very eerie and sounding very ominous.
Looking behind us, we hesitantly asked, however, we both probably knew the answer...
”What is this?”