The Lemniscates

26. Papa John and Aechylus

- So you want what? Get our part?

- It is not the goal, no. Tough we have nothing against.

- So what?

- We will invade this universe.

- Really?

- It seems to surprise you?

- A little yes. You get attacked, you stupidly lose a piece of the most powerful weapon in the universe and you think you can win. Not to mention the fact that you lost this last battle and as you just said yourself, this is a world without magic.

- Oh yes. You're right. I'm glad you mentioned these details. Regarding this defeat, it matters little. We can easily invade your universe, all your universe. Not just your small planet. And it will cost us not even a tenth of our troops. Regarding the absence of magic, I'm not worried. Your invasion was long planned and everything is ready. There are only about to give the order. In addition, one or those who have recovered the pieces of the key will certainly use it. So that in this case too, we will win.

- I see. So you came to tell us what? Abandon all hope?

- Pragmatic. It is a quality I appreciate. No, that will change nothing. No. Nevertheless, we are not opposed to delaying the invasion.

- Delaying it?

- On one condition, of course.

- Of course.

- We want to get some of the key. It behooves you to do what you want with the other parts. Status quo or not, as long as we have our part...

- Of course. Anything else?

- A little dust.

- Dust?

- Not just any. I understand Ienan still have some somewhere.

- And what's this dust?

- This does not concern you in any way.

- Why not make this request directly Ienan? He's the first concerned.

- Let's say, it's hard to argue with him. He has an obtuse mind.

- Let's say that.

- So I count on you to convey our request to him.

- With pleasure. He will be delighted to see that the demons fear him that much.

- This is not the case, believe me.

- Believing you? If there's one thing I don't do, is to believe a demon. But I would be providing him your request. Knowing him, I doubt he accepts.

- That's why I came to you directly. And you also know that my threats aren't a bluff. If we had to destroy this planet or even the universe, we won't hesitate. Good evening Mr. Antonides.