Chapter 145 - People (1/2)

”Even the stone has a ”Pillar of Soul”...?” Evan was surprised at Draven's words. Until this moment, he had never considered the fact that even an ordinary wooden table not only has its purpose, but also its essence.

”Yes, the same goes for materials. If the ”Pillar of Soul” of your chosen material has one platform, it means that it can be used to make a weapon of the first rank. That way you can find really good materials and give them to a blacksmith who will forge a great weapon. However, there is one problem.” Draven said slowly.

”What's that?” Evan asked puzzled.

”You can't see the ”Pillar of Soul” of the creatures or things that surpass you by more than one level. For example: if you cast the ”Eye of Truth” on a first-ranked sword, you will see its ”Pillar of Soul”, but if you want to do the same with a second-ranked spear, you can't. The same goes for humans, monsters, and beasts.” Draven replied.

”I see, but if the other person wants to show his ”Pillar of Soul” himself, then I can see it, right?”

Draven nodded.

There was silence in the room for a while. Evan pondered what he had heard, while Draven quietly drank his whiskey. He understood that Evan needed to sort out his thoughts and think over all the information he had received.

”Draven, I only have one question left about the ”Pillar of Soul”, something I don't understand.” Evan said calmly.

Draven didn't answer anything and just waited for the young man's words.

”Why was there no mark on your ”Pillar of Soul”? This rat had, and as I understand it, beasts also have their own unique mark that distinguishes them from everyone else.”

”There is nothing surprising or strange about that, all because I am human. Your ”Pillar of Soul” doesn't have a mark either, just like all humans in this world. There are no exceptions.” Draven said calmly.

”But, why don't people have a mark? Even this table and the chairs we sit on have their own markings. It seems as if there's something wrong with the human race.” Evan said puzzled.

”Oddly enough, you're right. I don't know why, but humans really don't have the markings. I have a suspicion that it has something to do with our ”Warps” and the ways in which we become stronger. How do I explain my point to you...” Draven spoke slowly.

Draven hesitated for a while, but a few seconds later the ring on his finger glowed brightly and the most ordinary piece of paper appeared in his hands.

Draven pointed to the sheet and said: ”It`s we, this sheet is people.”

Evan understood what Draven was trying to tell him. Demien once had broached the subject and made a very ”flattering” statement about what he thought of people, the world, and everyone else.

”Unlike monsters and beasts, we have no inherent advantages. From the birth, we are the weakest creatures in this world, and most remain so for the rest of our lives. Only those with an awakened talent for magic can compete with other races”. Draven said.

He sighed and continued: ”Perhaps our ”Pillars of Soul” have no marks, because originally we were the weakest beings in this world, i.e., humans. Then we became magicians, who are inherently different beings than humans, but we are still humans. Out of nothing we became something, but our position in the world cannot be evaluated in any way. We're creatures who can be expected to do anything.”

Evan smiled and said slowly: ”One my acquaintance said that humans are a mistake, and to some extent he was right.”