Chapter 12 : On his Island (2)

Chapter 12

Keinnayi P.O.V

Sethar, my dear Valkyrie, seems to have interest in this world's technology because she can talk with Embra in some technical term which I do not know. I really need to learn about them as soon as I get time. It seems Embra's technology has no official name yet because he has not found anything suitable yet. But, his subordinates call it 'Dolus', a Greek spirit of trickery and guile.

Though it sounds like a perfect name for his 'Hologram' technology which can even hide itself from the scanning of satellites, which I don't quite understand. Embra said that the Hologram technology, 'Dolus' cover not only the island but, the ocean and atmosphere of ten mile radius from the island. It seems it cover three thousand feet above the island and if a plane or something drive over the island under three thousand altitude, the only view that can be seen from the plane is just normal plain ocean with normal waves. Any higher than that , the island can only be seen as a blur.

But, he got it covered by using weather machines and cover the sky above the island with clouds periodically. And, for the loud sounds, it seems there is a sound barrier that that cover ten miles around the island and it seems even an explosion at the level of 'Tomahawk Air Missile' could not be heard from outside the barrier.

Me and Sethar don't know what it means but, it seems to be powerful according to Embra's explanation. He also explained that no one can come close to 20 mile radius of his island because there are submarines under the water, around his island and he seems to have absolute authority in the island. It seems this country's king, wait, in here, it is called government, right? It seems not even Government has control over or anything that happened on this island. But, there is something I need to confirm.

"Embra, how many people are currently living on this island?" (Keinnayi)

Embra who is now driving the car by himself answers while turning towards me,

"I think it is about 600 people. Half of them are my people. Others are here for military training." (Embra)

" I see. So, you are a King of a Kingdom. No in this world it seems to be called ,a country, right? " (Keinnayi)

Embra laughs aloud at my words. He shakes his head and answers again,

"No, 'King' is a heavy word. That's why I tell my soldiers not to address me as 'Lord' or 'Sir'. I am yet not ready to rule a country. Especially when a pandemic is happening all over the world." (Embra)

"All over the world? I just read the news and it is only happening in Asia countries like China and Japan" (Keinnayi)

"Ah, that? It is just the start. This virus is going to spread the whole world. Every major cities would be hit. If you don't believe me, just wait for the news in Italy. They would be hit hard. Very hard. It is because a congress- Ah.. A man of authority from Italy openly deny the spread of virus. Yep. I am sure, I Italy is going to be hit hard. Today is 16th Janary, right? Just wait and watch. It is gonna happen in ten days." (Embra)

Sigh. It really is the time for the world to do 'cleansing', an event that happened at times whenever mortals become full of themselves and heading towards the path of destruction. So, this really is going to happen. It is a pity that I cannot do anything.

"Aren't you going to do something? You are a goddess, right?" (Embra)

"No, the god of this world has warn me time after time and I also understand. Every fortune and misfortune, every good and bad happens for a reason. This time is no different too. In our god language, we call this kind of events, 'Cleansing'. It is bound to happen in every world. Countless people will die. Countless people will lose their homes and love ones but, even as a goddess of Time and Space, I do not want to change the destiny of a world.

It is not because I want to. It is because the price is too big. And, this time, it seems the price will be far worse for this world than it is for me. So, I will stay out of this." (Keinnayi)

I smiles and looks up to the mirror that Embra is looking at me from. It is my thoughts and feelings from the bottom of my heart and looks like he is touched. He is staring at me from the car mirror and only divert his eyes to the front after his phone ring.

"Is that so? I am honored to hear a goddess's opinion." (Embra)

His smiles when he is saying that seems like he is satisfied with my answer. He answers the phone and talked to the person on the phone to ready some burgers and cold drink for us. After he hung up the phone, Sethar ask him questions again concerning how many cars does he own on this island currently and her desire to drive them.

"Ahah. Seems like Miss Valkyrie wants to drive sports cars very much huh? Don't worry, I have people prepared. While I am not with you, they will prepare everything for you. You just need to tell a word." (Embra)

I should be feeling happy that he is doing everything for us but, I cannot help but ask him again. As a goddess, it is natural for me to enjoys everything mortals offer me but, Embra.. I am starting to see him as an individual I would not have problem treating as equals. I wonder is it because of him owing 'The Aura of a Monarch' or my indescribable feelings for him?

"Embra.., I have ask this before but, don't you really want any kind of compensation back for hosting us on your island and doing everything for us?" (Keinnayi)

I gather courage and ask him again but, this guy.. He laugh at me after his eyes widen.

"Bhaha.. Oh dear, Did I look poor to you, Goddess Keinnayi?" (Embra)

"What? No. I did not mean it like that. What I mean is -" (Keinnayi)

"I understand what you mean. It was just a joke. It is nothing for me to take care of you two, you know. I can buy an island and build a customized villa for each of you two right this instant if you want to. So, don't worry about this much. So, you can stay on this island as long as you want. You are also free to go to other places on earth as long as you take one of my subordinate because I am the one who invited you to stay.

I am the one who stop you when you are about to leave. And, you also happened to give me a system, which I still have no clue on how to use it even. To summarize, you can stay with me as long as you want to. You are also free to tell me in my face when you no longer want to stay with me. It is your choice. " (Embra)

I begins to think of his words. I am reminded of my reasons why I decided to live with him. It was just my selfishness, really. At first, I decided to stay with him because he is one of the wealthiest mortal in this world and he seems interesting to me. But, just this one day make me change my heart. I no longer want to stay with him as a guest or an arrogant goddess who lives off of offerings. I want to stay with him because .. my heart wants it.

I myself desire it. It is because of this strange feelings I feel for him which actually makes me want to stay with him. As he has said too, it is not a problem for me to enjoy this world as a mighty goddess. No, it would be easier for me to do that and I would much like to do that but, my hearts deny it. That's why I decided to stay with him as a mortal and enjoy this world as one.

But, his words still make me feel the urge to pay him back and compensate him for our stay, which feel really strange to me. I looks at him from behind angain and see that he is looking at me from the car mirror that is hanging at the top. I takes a deep breath and was about to ask him again but, he gets ahead of me.

"Hm. It seems you are not satisfied with my answer. Hmm... Did I say it already that I have enjoyed everything this world has to offer?" (Embra)

"Uh.. No." (Keinnayi)

"Oh? Well, You see. I have enjoyed everything I want to enjoy in this world but one thing. I have seen every dark side of this world and light side of this world. But, there is one deep desire in my heart. It is to go on adventure. Going on adventure, seeing new things, things I have never seen before and gain new experiences. That is all I wanted.

My wish to you last night has not changed yet. I want to go on adventure. Especially in fictional worlds. So, if you really want to pay me back, I would be very much satisfied if you can just fulfill my wish after my natural death, or something you said." (Embra)

He really is an unique individual. Well, if that is his wish, then, I as a Guardian goddess of time and space have to make it come true. The conversation of us three after my promise to Embra, become lighten somewhat. He boast to us about how he has a panda on his island and how there are rare species he collected from all over the world. It seems he also own three islands near this island, Rain and those islands also have same security system as this island too.

Why am I even worried about paying back to him in the first place, I wonder? *sigh*

It took us total of half an hour to reach his house on this island from the . I am not the only one who was speechless for a moment as soon as we reach his supposed 'house'. Sethar is also as nearly speechless as I am because no matter how I look at it, this is a palace, isn't it. It is not just some plain palace either. It is a grand palace, even for a goddess like me. I doubts for a moment whether I am still in heaven or not, when I set my sight on this.

His palace looks like it is made out of gold, entirely. It is as high as his apartment building at Tokyo which has eight floors and even the glasses looks colorful. Some are reflecting the setting sun and the palace looks like it is shining under the sunlights. There are rows of servants, men and woman, standing at the side of the road that leads towards the huge entrance doors of the palace.

Me and Sethar have been looking at the palace, especially the door, interestingly from inside the car that we didn't notice he has stopped the car just in front of it. He smiles at us and gesture us to get out. Me and Sethar who is staying close to window to admire the palace, get away from each other and straighten out coats and clothes. I tie my boots tightly again, which were loose since the moment I step into this car.

Embra gets off first and we also gets off from our side of the car. As soon as we gets off the car, the servants standing aside on the road, all bow towards us to welcome us. A female maid approach me and offer me to carry my tablets and phone which I am holding in my hands. I gives it to her and looks aside to see that Sethar also have a maid behind her.

"Everyone, these two will be staying here on this island as my guests. Treat them kindly." (Embra)

"Yes, Master" (Servants)

Surprisingly, their voices are soft but, can be heard nonetheless. It seems he really do not like shouting. Hehe. Three servants, Hanako, Chie and Sachiko come towards us and bow. Fast. They have already changed their clothes to the same maid clothes but, their clothes looks really more neat than the servants at the place. Embra tells us that the three of them will guard us from now on and we can ask anything we want from them. After saying that, Embra disappear into the palace with Delilah carrying his handbag. Now then, let's looks around the palace.