ϡ - Chapter TwentyThree; In which one deals with tricky spells [video/action for housemates/voice]
[ You can have a view of Helios leaning back in his chair, rather comfortably actually. He's in his room and in said background are scattered papers and objects. Incidentally he doesn't have his glasses on today, might be due to the fact that he's conducting a delicate experiment in his room. Keyword being delicate. If you catch a glimpse of any of
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As for legends, the most famous from my world involve the Tenchi Kaigen Kyoumon, which were used in the creation of the universe.
[Oh look, fire. Homura laughs lightly.]
...You seem to be having some difficulty, there.
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Ah creation myths are always interesting! They're so many variations to them. Would you mind explaining a bit more? [ A bit off topic but you know Helios loves a good myth like the rest of them. Just a sheepish laugh at the next statement though. ]
Oh no! Just a little miscalculation on my part. [ Big. ]
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If you wish, although there isn't so much to expand upon. In the beginning, the sutras were one, and used to create the universe, as I said. When that was finished, the single sutra was split into five separate scrolls, and passed down to beings of the Lower World. These men eventually were given the title of Sanzo priests, the ones who protect the sutras.
And it's no myth. The sutras can still be used to recreate the universe, if they are gathered together. I know this because I attempted just that.
Hmm. "Little" miscalculations don't typically result in such loud explosions. Do you need some assistance?
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But that would mean...you'd have to have the power of a god. Or I'd assume, to even attempt to use such scrolls. A-and recreating the universe...I can't imagine why you would want to.
O-Oh no! It really was little, probably put a wrong symbol or...something. [ Mumbling to himself now. ] But I put out the fire, but thank you for the offer.
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Three gods, including myself, two sutras, and the strength of the earth incarnate, if you'd like to be specific. But even a mortal can utilize the power of the individual sutras, provided they have the skill. As for my reasons, the Heavens themselves are corrupt, filled with arrogant, hateful gods. I wanted to wreck their paradise of lies.
So long as you have it under control, then.
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[ Helios isn't sure he really approves of this line of thought. But who is he to judge? He stopped his corrupt mirror self because he thought it was the right thing to do. Then again there weren't many choices given. ]
Wouldn't it be better to have them try to see their errors? Or at least before taking such drastic measures. Even gods can be shown the truth and lies that they're living in.
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[Homura actually has to give pause at Helios's suggestion of reform, before he lets out a sharp laugh. He doesn't bother to hide his hatred as he continues, knowing all too well just how ridiculous the notion truly is.]
To see the difference, they would have to want to see it. The gods are cowardly beings who wrap themselves in power, twisting the very definitions of what is good and what is evil to suit their own purposes. The Heavens are nothing but white-washed contrivances, and have been thus for centuries upon centuries. Do you really think those eyes could be opened?
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[ It might be ridiculous but Helios has seen gods in his word reform even just a little. But that was due to survival alone. ]
You might be right about some of that. But...I think they could be. I know they could be, I've seen it in my own world be done. I-I just...perhaps I'm too optimistic about other worlds and their own deities.
[ After all he hardly knows what they're like and something tells him Homura's view isn't exactly...pure. ]
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[Such as a particular Sanzo whom Homura certainly wouldn't mind having present.]
You've just said the truth perfectly. The gods of my world are far beyond redemption. Even someone as optimistic as you would think so, should you hear of their crimes.
[Homura pauses for a moment then. When he continues, the smile is evident in his voice.]
But I'm hardly free of such bias. For someone like me, it's impossible to automatically believe good of any gods that may exist.
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I see. I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure you have your reasons and justifications for something like that.
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I do. I will tell them to you, if you're curious. It would be interesting to see just what a man who wishes to offer the opportunity for redemption thinks of the Heavens where I live.
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Really? If you wouldn't mind speaking about such things, then I'd be glad to hear them. [ If only to get both sides of the story. Helios is rather open-minded after all. ]
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I don't, although I would much rather speak in person. When you are available.
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