Parallel Vol. 3 [LEGACY EDITION]

Chapter 21: Awaken From The Dream

Aygor grinned, flattered by Kashi's politeness. "This is not nearly enough! Name one wish! As long as it is within my power, I shall be sure to grant it. WE are not permitted to interfere too much in the mortal realm, but it is different when it is as a result of a reward for services rendered. Now, come, make your wish."

Kashi looked to the still kneeling dwarfs, as an idea formed in his head. He gazed at the smith god and said, "I have my wish..."

Kashi's declaration sent chills down the dwarfs' spines. On one hand, they were overjoyed by the release of their patron god, but to see their go interact so familiarly with a foreigner, and a daeben at that left bitter tastes in their mouths. Although out of either respect or fear, not a single dwarf moved or showed opposition, their downcast gazes exposed their apparent discomfort. That all about the wish the daeben had been granted. If Aygor ordered them to serve Kashi's country, they would have no choice but to do so.

Each and every dwarf awaited Kashi's next words with bated breath.

Kashi, aware of the contradictory emotions assaulting the dwarfs, returned his gaze to Aygor. He raised two fingers as he said, "Before I say my wish, I have two things I wish to clarify."

Aygor nodded. "Only natural. Ask."

"First, you are not capable of changing the fertility of the ground are you?" Kashi asked, his gaze measured. This was a hypothesis he had thought up after looking for the similarities between the rewards given by the gods after their release.

"As expected of the master of the guild that released three of my brethren," Aygor praised with a hearty laugh. "It is as you said elf. My domain lies mainly in the field of crafting. Land and animal management belong to the twins."

"Mera and Fera right?" At, Aygor's confirmation, Kashi nodded. It was as he suspected. Freeing Fermes (god of communication) reactivated the Rinks while according to Syèl, freeing Alure reopened the Circle. Finally, because Suvron was the god of beauty and music, renovating a tower could also be seen as falling under her jurisdiction. She could not, however, create a building from scratch. That was Gerber's domain. This information could prove crucial in possible future dealings with the gods so Kashi made sure to store it in his mind. Satisfied, Kashi asked the second question. "How long until I have to give my wish?"

Aygor smiled. "I can only hold my existence for seventy-two hours in this plane. Any longer and the damage to this plane shall be irreparable. You must speak your wish before then, else I shall grant another reward I deem appropriate then leave."

Kashi nodded. "My wish is a bit cumbersome. It cannot be easily explained by word of mouth." Two worktables and a number of easels appeared in front of the dwarf as he bowed respectfully. "I will trouble esteemed senior to wait on me. I shall present my wish before the deadline." Even as Kashi spoke, several rolled up canvasses of different sizes appeared on the table. Most had been replenished from the stores in Meilfour before he met up with Muko and subsequently got captured.

Kashi took out Rosario's brush. When his Intermediate Painting mastery passed Level 3, it gained the ability to change its size and thickness at will. Being a top-class material, he never had to worry about brushes anymore. Its next ability would be unlocked at Expert Level 1. Luckily, all the painting he had done for Project Fame had boosted his Painting Mastery to Intermediate Level 8. The fact it had only risen four levels despite the weeks of painting fully displayed Suvron's adherence to quality over quantity.

"Hoho," Aygor's chuckled as a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Father never let anyone disturb him when he painted. It will be a treat to see what his chosen disciple can accomplish."

Kashi nearly fell over at those words. Please don't compare me to a god! In the nick of time, Kashi collected himself and faced Aygor with a stiff smile. "Esteemed elder, I do believe it is only right to spend some time with the people you govern, lest they remain on their knees till your departure."