Born With A Divine System

CHAPTER 24: THE KEEPER OF LIGHT (2)- The Final Part

We head towards the city, as day quickly approached. With my strength back it was quite easy for me to keep up, even with the stab wound hindering me.

'Well, it looks like regeneration is considered a divine skill. Though I don't know why, because if memory serves me right the hydra was able to heal too?'

[A simple explanation could be that as long as celestial beings can use it; it is restricted]

I processed what Alex said and continued on our mission. Before sunrise was complete, we had managed to reach the other end of the town without announcing our presence to the townsfolk. As we approached the towering castle crafted from stone, its imposing presence was undeniable. Divided into multiple sections marked by large cylindrical watchtowers, each topped with pointed blue roofs, the castle was certainly a home to nobility. Dark blue banners, adorned with an archaic symbol, fluttered proudly in the breeze, hanging below rectangular windows on the towers.

Passing through the ironclad gate, we entered a courtyard, soon to be bustling with activity. Stables and storage buildings lined the perimeter, while guards patrolled diligently. The central keep, hexagonal in structure, commanded attention in the inner bailey. Inside, the great hall welcomed us with its grandeur, its vast space adorned with tapestries and illuminated by torchlight. Nearby, the elders meeting chamber awaited, a private sanctum for conducting affairs of state.

A massive shadow hung over the rest of the town as the sun rose behind it, providing a suitable cover for Xavier as we followed the cobblestone path. I didn't need it due to stealth.

There seemed to be around three to four guard per tower, most of which were knights. Nothing the both of us couldn't deal with, but it seems that Xavier doesn't want to kill unless necessary.

[I'd expect more compassionate thinking from someone who wishes to be God. You talk as if their lives are more of a hindrance]

Upon reaching the gates, it seemed that the guards were in the process of switching out as no one was there. We stopped there, and Xavier taps the gate slightly, resulting in a fairly noticeable dent.

He then smiled before turning towards me.

"Your call, how do we go about this, piling bodies or a stealthy execution?" He said calmly.

"Let's punish those responsible." I responded.

With a nod he climbed over the walls, and I reactivated stealth. Entering through the front doors I was met with no problems and began my search for anyone who seemed important.

"Alex, since the day I got you, slaughter is all I've done. All day, every day I'm in constant battle and struggle for survival. Now you expect benevolence? You have to be joking."

There was a brief silence.

[Slaying evil is an act of nobility. They were demons that threatened your life and the lives of others. Surely you do not feel guilty?]

I stopped walking, taking deep breath.

"Of course not, they were monsters, monsters at the top of the food chain. So, what then happens when I reach the top, won't I become the greatest monster of them all? An all-mighty God whose will cannot be disputed."

[Zephyr, you are not evil]

"AND HOW DO YOU KNOW!!!"

"Your actions, they define you, not your intent. And I'm afraid to say, that my actions, in this life and the life before, have led to unspeakable horrors against life."

My attempt at stealth had worn off due to my outbursts shattering the silence like glass. I came to the realization that my cover was blown and the metallic clanging of armor in the distance proved it. Drawing closer with each passing moment the approaching footsteps announced the arrival of the knights, and before i knew it i was being surrounded.