Hetura's Tale

Chapter 3 - Origin III

I'm Hetura.

I serve as Cerua's follower, no one knows of her as it's my mission to make her image known to the whole world. I'm stoked to leave the mountains, towards the direction of the Southeastern sect. I would be blatantly lying if I said I didn't already miss the place I called home. Every dragon was so kind, they always looked after me like their own kind. Without a doubt, my favorite was Cerua, there's just something different about her I can't put my finger on... Well, that's not my main focus, now back on track.

I do wonder if my appearance is okay. It's very bland, but Cerua wanted me to wear it to represent her. I look like a villain or some evildoer, but it looks a lot like her outfit. You could say my armor is immensely striking... This scaly, smooth armor covers everything of my exterior body, it even goes up to my neck but that's where it cuts off. You can't tell my physique too, it's definitely concealing but at least it's comfortable. That's truly the most important part. At least my face is visible so people know who I am.

I haven't seen another human like me in ages, so it would've been more convenient to just find a human & copy their clothing. Too late now, I'll pray I don't catch a lot of attention just in case. I also forgot about my third eye, it suddenly appeared when I mastered her magic technique. From what I saw, Cerua looked worried & stressed, I disliked that. It turns out my family had some history with foresight, that's what she told me anyways. Ever since, I've been wearing a headband to cover it. Cerua told me to never reveal it or to use the abilities it possessed. I did as she told, because how could I defy my own god? She did mention I could use it in dire situations, but if I do, the consequences will be more destruction? I doubt that, I'm the kind of person who'll use destruction to maintain peace!

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That was a unnecessary thought.

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The central mountains distance themselves away as I travel further. The plains are boring, at least the forests from far away look nice. The view still doesn't compare to the sky back home though. I can still recognize the atmosphere & the airy clouds that surrounded me. My eyes truly opened when I first saw it, it was like I was being enlightened. Nevertheless, I'm not complaining, I still enjoy this new, strange variety of scenery. The paths of the southeastern sect would probably be rigid to the normal human being. I wonder if it's easy for intermediate magicians to alter the paths. What if they made these paths? Makes me wonder how strong they are...

I finally reach the trail leading to the Southeastern sect! I could've reached my appointed destination in no time but... That's no fun at all, I take things slow. It one-ups the experience, you can try it with meals too. You must enjoy the things it holds before it goes away, unless it's not..enjoyable..I don't know... The trail surely feels good under my feet, I could run back & forth all day if I wanted to. Each step is satisfying, the dust from the dirt fades into thin air after every step I take. I may be weird for it, but it still amazes me. You definitely don't see a lot of dust when you're in the peak of a dragon's mountain. In fact, you don't see it at all.

"Time to begin another short walk."
I stretched in all sort of ways, cracking a few bones. It feels amazing to stretch, but horrible when you're sore. I can recall every single moment Cerua ordered me to stretch after & before some impossible training task. She must've thought I was a god or something... Actually, technically I am a god now, I just haven't ascended into one yet. I begin to walk, slowly heading towards the city of the Southern East!
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Yeah, I'm not a god. Yet. I still represent Cerua, other gods can form a pact or leveling rule. The leveling rule is when a god is serving another god, it's rare but the gods who are served by other gods have more influence. Perhaps, I could gain some gods under my wing, then Cerua's influence will be even bigger. I knew I was always a smart kid, but now I feel like a genius! Only time will tell, I'm sure I'll get followers too...

I can tell I'm getting closer to the mainland of this sect, I'm seeing more homes beside the trail. My eyes spot out some wheat fields too, or any sort of planting grounds. The most interesting thing was the first human I saw, it appeared to be a middle aged man working the fields. I'd love to help him but that's not why I'm on this journey, I must stay focused to fulfill Cerua's wishes.