The Lemniscates

22. Elyane, Théosote, Uriel and Me

- The interference guides you. This is not wise. The story will change if you do so.

- Who are you?

- Are you talking to the angel?

- I am Uriel. Archangel of Knowledge. Do not tell him my name.

- It's Uriel, isn't it? Yes... your silence speaks volumes.

- He can't hear you?

- No, only you can.

- Why don't you want him to know your name?

- It is a game for him. And it intervenes to change the rules. Give it a little twisting wire is normal. Although this will happens on its own in the future.

- What are you talking about?

- The story is already written. I read it. He read it. And he wants to change it.

- Can you really do that?

- He can.

- And you?

- Me, I'm part of the history. Although I know my destiny, this does not mean that I can. Or that I want.

- Basically, he is a parasite?

- Carefully when you're talking about me, please.

- Yes, you can see it that way. But history has several reading layers. The gods have a better understanding as me for example. And those above, an even better understanding.

- What level is he?

- I do not know. I only learned of his existence when he appeared.

- Well, it's fine to talk about me behind my back, but I would remind you why you are there...

- Oh yes, it's true. Maybe you could help us out. We want to know why and by who Paradise and Hell were attacked.

- Well, by ourselves.

- Sorry?

- A very powerful magic was used. This magic trick helped Angels and Demons into believing that the enemy was before them. So they fought. But what were before them was their own brothers.

- They killed each others...

- Yes.

- Who would do that?

- I do not know. But it has to be someone very powerful and very motivated.

- I imagine... To dare attack Heaven and Hell at the same time...

- And what if he decided to attack Earth?

- Which one? The one you came from? No chance it succeeds. Your world doesn't have enough magic for that. This is your greatest weakness but it is also your greatest strength.

- No magic? Our world is full of magic.

- You say that because you do not know the others. In other worlds, magic is like the air you breathe. It is everywhere. In your world, it focuses around some compatible individuals. Otherwise, it can't survive.

- Survive?

- I think it's time for you to leave. Unless you want to stay.

- Already?

- When you return, ask your new friend why.