Darkness and Hellfire
Volume Four: Judgment
The world looks so small from up here, and it is, but you must never forget what it is like for the mortals that have to live in our world. With the devotion and power you have comes an equal amount of duty and responsibility. Do not let them down. Do not disappoint your peers lest you be cast from our ranks like a fallen angel.
* Klein Fehnok
Interlude 7
Amaranth felt like she was being watched even more than usual. “Father?” She asked.
“Daughter.” Isaac replied from behind her.
Amaranth let out a breath she hadn’t realized she had been holding. “I do not have eyes in the back of my head.” She chastised him while she began clearing her desk so the pair could get back to writing his and her mother’s story.
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“You have something better.” Isaac countered. “You are an archmage, a grandmaster of magic. I am stuck with only one color while you have free reign with all nine.”
Amaranth rolled her eyes. “Do not say that like you, and eventually Celeste, are not the most potent wielders of mana in the entire world.”
Isaac chuckled. “I almost had to correct you.” He told her. “But you chose the right word, ‘Potent’. Time is still entirely unassailable, Granny Jikan is a monster.”
Amaranth giggled. “She would beat you half the way to Lua if she ever heard you call her that.”
Isaac smirked. “Good thing she is too cautious to enter anyone else’s domain.” He replied. “Speaking of, your mother and I will be gone for a while, again.”
All humor left Amaranth’s face. “When? What are you fighting?” She questioned.
“Whenever Jeremiah is finished rounding up the gang.” Isaac replied casually. “At the rate demigods move, a month or so.”
When Isaac didn’t continue, Amaranth pressed. “You did not answer my other question.” She sternly reminded him.
“Our world is a focal point for a lot of things that are outside of your paygrade, my dear. Once you join our ranks I will explain things to you. For now, just focus on the mortal world within your reach.” Isaac explained gently. “Now, enough talk about things that shouldn’t be spoken of. Let us get back to writing.”
Amaranth studied his face for a long moment before sighing. “I guess that is that.” She conceded. “If we are writing this then you should take the pen from time to time.”
Isaac laughed. “No one wants me to be the one writing it.” He shook his head. “Now, where were we? Ah, yes, the battle had just ended and Izen had just joined me in a business venture of legendary proportions.”