59 The Soul (2/2)

”Mn! I don't quite know much about it, but the person who created the Earth made sure to leave me with some knowledge that gradually comes to me as I grow stronger.” Maxene said. With her personality, she wouldn't care much for ancient knowledge, she just wanted to have fun. But seeing as what she knows will help her Father and Mother, she jumped at the opportunity.

”Max, would you mind telling us what you know?” Luna patted her on the head, to which she smiled to the point where her eyes were closed, she looked like a happy cat.

”Of course, father! Ahem!” She pretended as if she was a teacher that about to lecture her whole class. ”Alright! Listen up, bitches!”

”Maxene Alexandria!” Luna and Sura both said in unison.

”Yes?”

Sura spoke first. ”Even I know that, that is derogatory language. Who taught you that?”

Despite his initial surprise, Luna already knew where she got it from. Facepalming, he said ”Boni. It's got to be Boni.”even the intonation was a carbon copy of how Boni would say it.

”Mhm! Uncle Boni took down several mutant beasts one time, and he suck 'Suck it, bitches!' as he stood tall and pointed at them. I thought it was pretty cool.” Maxene explained.

”Hahaha! It's warms the heart quite well, to see a family act normally in times like these.” Elder Aran said. He was right. In a world where killing was a constant and accepted thing, essentially the end of the world. A mother and a father still trying to be good parents in such a natural fashion, could only bode well. Although ”normal” was subjective, since not all families usually discussed soul techniques.

”Elder Aran has a point. Sigh. It is what it is.” Realizing that it was indeed quite ridiculous to reprimand their daughter for cursing in a world where she would be killing other people eventually, Luna could only let it go.

”Hehe!” Maxene was grinning from ear to ear. Any child would feel smug about being victorious over their parents.

”Ah, right! The benefits of the soul. It's actually incredibly simple, although it does seem that nobody has any way of proving it, which explains your confusion earlier. The soul's strength, not the techniques, but the soul itself, when strengthened, improves your overall potential and the strength of your soul-type techniques. Not counting treasures, of course, like Father's Draconic armor. Father, you might not notice it, but that armor has been gradually strengthening your soul.”

”This.. How come I can't feel it?” Luna wondered.

”I didn't feel it either, but now that you mention it.” Even Sura was surprised.

”Mn! From what I know, the last remaining True Dragon was the mount of the person who made Earth.”

”You mean the God whose voice spoke to us?” Luna asked.

”No, I don't have all the details. At least not yet, but I know for a fact that person was way stronger than the Gods you all know of.” Maxene's voice had a hint of reverence in it.

A being that far surpassed the Gods? Someone strong enough to have a True Dragon as a mount? While they didn't know just how strong a True Dragon was, but the name alone suggests it's supremacy. This being, created the Earth? Then why were the humans of Earth so weak? Why weren't they the strongest race? So many questions that didn't have any answers to them yet.

”If this armor that bring so many benefits and came from a True Dragon, then why don't the Gods use it themselves?” Luna was confused. This armor seemed to have so much potential. They surely would have some use for it, right?

”That's because the armor is in it's infancy stage. When it died, the creator, whom they called 'Mother,' had no way to revive someone as strong as that Dragon. The only person that could equip it, is someone who was still considered weak. If the Gods equipped it, their energy would kill it. If someone much stronger than you when you first got it, father, and equipped it, it would be a waste. What it needs is someone to grow with, and father was the perfect candidate. It can't overwhelm your soul either, so that's why it's been strengthening it very slowly.”

”This all seems so catered. So thought out.” Sura said. The being stronger than all the Gods was news to her as well.

”I only have blurry memories about that, but it seems that the Earth is destined for something called a 'last phase.' whatever that means. Apparently I'm supposed to play a big role! That's why I was born here! Making me extra special!” Maxene proudly said as she grinned.

”That you are, Max.” Luna smiled, hugging her.

Despite Maxene's enthusiastic tone. Luna had a worried look in his eyes as he made eye contact with Sura and Elder Aran who wore the same expression.

A few minutes later, they finally landed in Siquijor, where Hana and Mabini, along with their troops were currently gathered.

”We'll discuss this at length later.” Luna said. Sura and Elder Aran nodded in agreement.

One thing was for sure: They had to grow stronger!

There were so many unknown factors in this world, including all the evolving creatures. Especially the creatures from the void. He refused to believe that these things just mindlessly came here. There had to have been a hand guiding them, and whoever that was, they were at the very least on par with all the Gods combined. The fact that they can afford to invade so many worlds only speaks to their power.

What a scary thought indeed.