"He already ascended, I just want you to make sure that he has the strength to keep his ascended position" Murmur said to his daughter.
Yuki’s smile widened as she responded "Understood father" Before standing up.
"Before she left, Murmur said "Remember to take with you capable subordinates, even one of mine"
Yuki’s steps stopped for a bit before continuing walking away, "Thank you for your kindness, father" She said, disappearing from Murmur’s view.
While Yuki walked away, Murmur in his throne began mumbling to himself "Björn problem can be considered solved for now"
The green lamp on the underground began dying, closing in the place to darkness "A god doesn’t sound bad, I might start planning my own ascension soon but depending on my actions I might end up on the opposite faction" Murmur glowing red eyes was the last thing seen before the palace descended to darkness.
The Sofa Ikenga and Mahu was laying on before was no longer there; instead in its position was a new floral bed surrounded with beautiful flowers and plants. Ikenga can be seen naked looking up to the sky and Mahu laying on his chest.
To make the view better. Mahu made the sky in her realm transparent so they were able to look up into space and the beautiful shining stars seen across it.
Nothing was said by both as they just enjoyed each other presence before Ikenga spoke up "I find it funny that all goal most mortal spend their life to achieve is what we were just born with"
"Why do you say that?" Mahu, raising her head from Ikenga’s chest to look at him, asked.
"Right now i am here in this bed with you, I am also connected with many plants on our world and I can see many mortals pushing their limit to take their power to the next level, it got me thinking when was the last time we the gods ever needed to rain as hard to achieve something"
Mahu wanted to say something but for some reason she knew to keep her mouth shut and just let Ikenga run, which she did as she put her head back on his chest. Taking a deep breath, Ikem had a distinct scent around him that makes you feel you are out in the open air surrounded by fresh air and the sound of rustles of leaves.
Ikeng continued his rant "Even now as we lay here looking up to the stars doing nothing we get stronger, the same can’t be said for the mortals. Every growth in strength for them is a struggle, I can’t help but pity them"
Mahu listened intently to Ikenga’s words, absorbing the essence of his thoughts before responding. "It’s an interesting perspective, Ikenga. Mortals do struggle, that’s undeniable. But perhaps it’s that very struggle that defines their existence, shapes their character, and fuels their ambition."
She paused, gazing up at the stars as if seeking inspiration from the cosmic expanse above. "We, as gods, possess innate power and knowledge. We were born into it. Mortals, on the other hand, must strive and fight for every scrap of strength they gain. But in that struggle, they find meaning. They forge bonds, discover ingenuity, and unravel the mysteries of their world."
"I say this as with my divinity to Motherhood, every mortal child born is in some way connected to me, I am not present but I can feel their growth to adulthood where that connection breaks and it truly is a beautiful thing Ikenga. You know mother said my sin is sloth and I can’t help but think she is right which is why I come to like the mortals as they are the opposite of my sin , they are never stagnant, short as their life maybe the make sure, they make it is full of adventure and life"
"That is quite contradictory of you to say after claiming the sin of sloth" Ikenga said to Mahu as he brought her face up to face him.
"I know it’s contradictory but for my case as a goddess claiming the sin of sloth is never a disadvantage, My immortality and ever long lasting beautiful skin is a representation of the good side of stagnation. Besides you were the one that made me embrace sloth before my last sleep, I was too eager for progress when Inactivity should have been my response which with this I could come to appreciate the mortal diligence" Mahu said as she closed in and kissed Ikenga.
"But what if," Ikenga interjected, his voice a rumble like distant thunder, "they could achieve greatness without such struggle? What if we, as beings of immense power, could grant them a path to strength without them having to endure the hardships?"
Mahu contemplated this notion, her thoughts drifting like clouds across the sky. "It’s a tempting proposition, Ikenga. Yet, would it not rob them of the very essence of what it means to be mortal? Would they lose their drive, their resilience, if everything was handed to them on a platter?"
"It would truly be so but there is a price for everything, the power they will get in return comes with a price" Ikenga said with a grin on his face.
The reason Ikenga was having such deep thoughts and conversations with Mahu was because while he was doing the deed with Mahu he was struck with an inspiration.
The inspiration was connected with his curse ability which has been partially dominant and hasn’t contributed much in gaining him strength unlike his nature divinity does.
This inspiration got him to connect with the planet and almost like the two being needed for his inspiration to come to life felt his call, they were now on their way to his realm. His discussion with Mahu was just to clear out his thoughts.
Getting up from the bed, Clothes appeared on Ikenga’s body as he looked to Mahu and said with a smile on his face "Do you want to accompany me to do something fun"
Mahy didn’t know what was happening but whatever it was, she didn’t plan on missing it so she stood up naked and showed all her glory. Ikenag couldn’t help but stare even though he had already seen it before.
Mahu saw him staring and that made her truly happy as she walked over crawled on the bed to Ikenga before looking up to him charmingly "We could you know lay down a bit longer"
"Tempting" Ikenga said looking deep into Mahu’s eyes "But that will have to wait for now"
Mahu pouted as he stood up with her dress appearing over her, Extending her hand to Ikenga who took it as a green portal to his realm appeared which they both took a step into.
Back when Ikenga got his inspiration and connected with the plane, On a huge mountain on the eastern continent, filled with magical creatures of all types but the most prevalent magical creature type seen on this mountain part was snakes of different size, shape and colors.
Atop this mountain which pierced through the sky, A woman with purple hair, dressed like royalty can be seen sleeping on top of a tree that managed to grow at the top of this mountain.
Once Ikenga connected with the plants on the planet, The woman opened her eyes to show a snake-like pupil, her face beautiful but cold with no smile, Looking off into the distance at the moon. The woman smiled out of nowhere as she muttered "I thought you have forgotten me after all this while"
She said and began transforming soon a green snake with dark purple wings. It wasn’t her full height or size but this was enough she wouldn’t want to break down the mountain and tree she was on.
Flapping her wings, Boros shot up to the sky. Following her instinct which was guiding her to somewhere.
The same happened elsewhere still on the eastern continent, a place of origin, memory, knowledge. This place can be said to be the cradle of civilization for a certain group of people known as the apelings.
Huge changes have taken place in the shrine, now filled with countless buildings, students, adorned in robes of various hues, traverse the pathways with purposeful strides. In their hands, they cradle tomes while talking and exchanging ideas with a smile on their faces.
But amidst the scholarly fervor, something truly extraordinary happens. Every so often, a student defies the constraints of reality, their apeling form morphing into that of a bird with wings outstretched as they soar up to the sky into tall buildings, some even morphing to take the shape of a four legged beast truly an amazing sight.
Even with the changes that have taken place here, there was still someplace that has been left untouched like the caves where the statue of their god stood or the huge tree that stood higher than the tallest building ever found around the shrine. The huge tree has an ethereal purple glow to it that adds to its beauty with its branches spread apart casting its shadow and protection from the sun with its purple leaves.