The Absolute: Humanity's Second Chance

[ ...The Destiny Eater ]

And a response came. One not even one bit shameful. Okay, maybe a bit ashamed. "What's so special about this creature anyway? Is it worth you doing this?"

Damien thought. Honestly, he expected a Unique, or given the Anomaly status, a Godly variation when he saw the term, "Ascandent Human".

But Godly Unique? Now that was unexpected, and terrifyingly rare, under normal circumstances.

[ The Seas of Destiny are an unexpected resource. Obtaining it can help me, personally at that. But the Destiny Eater... if let be, with its obtained Class, could potentially be a threat for this entire Continent ]

"...And you care how? I thought you'd be neutral to all parties."

[ I thought the same as well. But if the Seven Supremes can have their own children be protected, and act as their guardians... whats fair in that? And why can't I have my own pawns as well? ]

"Pawns..? If need them, then go find them elsewhere."

[ No. I only want you ]

"...Well I don't."

[ I'll reward you greatly. For every small errand you make, will be a great reward. I'm omnipotent, I can satiate all your wishes ]

"..."

Damien paused to think.

Not that he wasn't tempted, he was. And he also didn't care much about fair games.

The seven major were never fair to begin with, why should he? In fact, nothing was ever fair in this world, or the next one. Life was never fair to he honest.

And this had nothing to do with being born with a silver spoon, or no spoon at all. Life was just unfair in essence and meaning. Only death was closer to being fair.

As for why he tried to disagree?

It was simply because, if the Seven Supremes realized that the Primordial Source favored a single race, they would target it with all their might.

And as far as he knew it... Humanity already had a rotten fate in accordance to the seven major races. Why would he make it any worse.

[ Don't worry too much. I'm omnipote– ]

"I know. Skip over that." He said, irritatedly cutting off its sentence before it could form it.

[ ... ]

And The Primordial Source found itself keeping quiet due to shock. Nobody ever dares to talk back at it, let alone disrespect it. Yet this human always does that.

But it let it pass. It was enjoying Damien's presence and his life. And also the fact that he had quite the interesting character.

[ ...If you don't believe me, I'll let you on, on a little secret. The seven major races are on a path of exceeding their current grades ]

"Attempting at being Outer..? Alright. I'll do as you say, and deal with that monster for you." Damien thought about it and said, then stood up from his rest.

His rest time was up, and it was about time he joined the crew again. Then he added, "But I'll do it at my own timing. Until then, keep less contact with me as possible, Primordial."

[ Noted, human ]

And just like that, the conversation between the two ended, Damien not taking it to heart.

The Primordial Source was indeed Omnipotent to Damien's perspective, but that alone, did not make it all that amazing.

Candles could be a source of light, but can also be a prologue to a unique means of death; burning through fire.

There were two sides to almost everything. And The Primordial Source was no exception to that concept. Niether was he, himself.

The day continued as such, work, work and even more work. In no time at all, it was already midnight, and Damien went home, where he found Juliette within their residence.

"Ah, welcome back hubby." She said, preparing dinner for the both of them.

She was taught how to cook by Esther, and thus, her cooking was as amazing. Especially so, when Esther learnt from various chefs, at different Strongholds.

"...Yeah, I'm back." But Damien wasn't surprised by that, he was surprised that she was home.

That meant that, her stabilizing her foundation went perfectly fine. But another reason was her calling him "hubby" now.

'From Dam, to big brother, to Damien and now hubby..? What next? Darling..?' He thought, but realized that he wouldn't like that.

'More than I don't like "big brother".' He concluded his thoughts with that, and added, "How are you feeling today?"

"Not bad. Actually, great. I managed to grow quite powerful through out these past days." She said, finishing up the final touches of the dinner.

Damien nodded, and went in for a bath. But his voice could still be heard, "I'm thinking of going back home tomorrow. What do you think?"

"Home? Yeah, it's been quite a while since I've seen uncle and auntie. I quite miss them. Do you?"

"No."

"Figures." She chuckled at his fast response, but knew that he missed them deep down. "I don't mind. We can go back as soon as you're ready... By the way, how's the building project going?"

"Not bad. Progress has been flowing perfectly well. The foundation had been completely built." Damien responded.

"Oh? I see. I'm happy for Fou. At least, now she'll be able to live with her man. They can settle down." She said, thinking about the reserved and humble young woman.

"..."

Damien kept his silence from there. Bathing did not take him long, as after half an hour, he was already done. Including changing and all necessary procedures.

"Come, let's eat. Today I've made this meat the pixies called "Monk Seals". Apparently, they are soft, tender and sweet. Oh, they can also heal any internal injuries, and sooth one's muscles."

Juliette said with a smile, introducing every dish she made while Damien took his seat.

Damien enjoyed the introductions despite knowing almost all ingredients. He also enjoyed her chattering, despite keeping up a stern expression even now.

"...and this one here, is meat stew made up of "Almond Plantis". A rare species of living plants. I hear it tastes bland, but I'm not sure. here here, say aah~" She said, moving the spoon towards his mouth.

Her eyes were clearly brimming with hope and stars, forcing Damien to do as she says, and be fed. This made him remember how his mother spoiled his father.

"How is it?" She asked, a bit shy and expectant. Damien chewed and later responded, "...Hm, bland as expected. And they are not properly boiled."

"Oh? Should I have spent more time boiling them?"

"Only two minutes more, and they would loosen up. Otherwise, they are just an ordinary snack, and not a dish fit for dinner."

"I see..." She thought about it, and then noted it down. Afterwards, she began feeding him her other dishes, and taking down notes.

The night went by, and soon enough, it was already morning.

Damien and Juliette had packed up their things, but left a few belongings since they would be returning soon enough.

And one of those left behind, were the twin Spirit eggs and the Elemental Seed. Juliette left the three of them to Fou, and a female pixie, trusting them with what she considered her "potential babies".

"You guys are really leaving? So soon?" Fou asked, her eyes drooping with sadness as she held both of Juliette's hands.

"Haha, sorry about that Fou. We really have to go and look after our people as well. Matters are not looking promising for them as things look." Juliette replied with a smile.

"...Alright then, I won't hold you back from going back to your people. And once again, Lord Damien, thank you for your hospitality."

"Like I said, I am no lord of sorts. And I don't deserve much of your hospitality. I'm the reason you were homeless to begin with." Damien shrugged her words off.

"But she has a point, thanks nonetheless." Flint joined the conversation, fighting his urge to ask to tag along.

"Yes, just as Flint said, thank you nonetheless." Fou added as well, and respectfully bowed at him. Flint followed, then soon the entirety of Falsar behind them.

"..."

"..."

The couple, Damien and Juliette, felt speechless. One was used to playing solo in his past life, while the other was just a friendly neighborhood girl not too long ago.

They were new to this.

"...A–Anyway, Fou, do take care okay? You should take care of yourself, your man, your little sister, your parents, and your people. Oh, and my eggs. Pretty please." Juliette said.

Her words shattered the silence, and cleared out the awkwardness she felt. Fou fixed her posture and smiled her brightest smile. "I will, thank you."

"Alright then, bye guys. Bye little Fin. Bye everyone." Juliette waved at everyone as she saw Damien turning to leaving.

"What about me?" The pixie prince inquired, but Juliette stuck out her tongue at it, then waved at the group of pixies behind it. "Bye my cuties. See you all soon~"

" " BYE BYE~ " "

" " TAKE CARE~ " "

" " DON'T COME BACK~ " "

"..."

Juliette tried her best to ignore their words of farewell and skipped towards Damien. "How are we going to leave this place?" And asked.

"Simple. There's an entrance out." And he responded, surprising her a bit. 'There's is? Wait, they seriously is?'