Valkyrie and Family 2.153

As Viggo gazed at the apocalyptic world, with the skies covered in black clouds and volcanoes spewing lava into the skies. Kiara told him it was this world. To begin with, she talks about Ymir, the first giant and told him the myth of the creation of the world. As Odin I take Ymir's meat and create Midgar. In addition to taking blood and creating lakes and oceans.

-However, it was not necessary for Ymir to die for him to create a world- Kiara said in a serious voice as she looked at the dark world. The powerful roars of the dragons were heard passing hundreds of meters above the mountain where they were standing -there are other races, which can be considered stocks at the same level as Ymir. They have a creative power, either because they were created with it or because they inherited it from their ancestors. Those people are called Painters. They in addition to making magnificent works of art also create worlds like this. A painter needs the essence of what makes up that world and if he combines it with his blood, he can use it as a pigment and create a world. It takes at least four pigments to make a painting and create a world. These pigments must represent the four forces of nature: earth, water, fire, and wind-

-And this is the result?- asked Viggo as he looked at the mighty dragons flying into the distance, they looked small, but compared to the mountains, they must have been at least fifty meters long from head to tail tip.

-This is the natural cycle of life. Not the direct result of a painter's creation. Painting is what will be born on this earth, but this, is just the simple and ordinary beginning of all things. Dragons will rule the earth for a few ages, but then the gods will be born. They will take the place of the dragons and then the humans will take the place of the gods. All in an endless cycle, until the earth reaches its limit, and everything ends in a cataclysm. Then the earth will burn, cool down, and water will be born. Life will arise again, and everything will happen again, without rest, without pauses, until someone or something destroys the planet-

Viggo took a deep breath, processing what Kiara said and watching the terrifying spectacle in front of him. Thinking that there could be nothing more terrifying than a world covered in darkness, lava, and monster creatures everywhere. However, a powerful roar that traveled all over the surface of the earth pulled him out of his thoughts, and his heart raced.

The dragons in the heavens swooped down and hid behind the mountains. The volcanoes reacted by exploding with more power, feeding the lava rivers, and increasing the heat in the environment. Suddenly the sky that was dark was pierced by the head of a dragon and that let in a powerful sunlight that made the earth burn and melted the mountains. The dragon landed on the face of the earth, and everything trembled. The mountains crumbled, the volcanoes overflowed with magma, and the earth was covered in a glowing red.

Viggo looked at the huge creature, big, majestic, terrifying. With six wings, one head, four legs. He had no eyes or hatreds, only horns on his head, as if he were a crown. The dragon walked on its four legs and each step produced an earthquake. The creature was as big as the mountains that stood. He approached a mountain, raised his front leg, and slapped it. The whole mountain collapsed, leaving a huge crater at its base. The dragon stuck its huge jaws into the crater, bit something, and pulled it out. They were giant snakes that could easily have the length of Orario. It could easily reach the length of jormugand, Midgar's snake. However, those snakes were nothing to the dragon. He threw the snakes to the magma-covered ground and then opened his jaws, launching a huge flare that burned everything in kilometers. The dragon closed its jaws and the fire ceased. Then he pulled his jaws closer and bit the snakes with magma and all. He raised his head to the sky and swallowed the snakes and magma.

Once again, the great dragon let out a roar that traveled all over the earth and in one leap, pierced the clouds of the sky. Showing once again, the terrible sun that hit the earth at that time of the Ages. A sun that wouldn't really allow any human to live more than a few seconds under the hugging force.

Viggo felt that the world was silent, he was watching, but he didn't feel anything. It was as if he was there, but his mind and soul were not. The vision of the huge dragon had changed him. He was nothing, the gods were nothing. The world was nothing. Compared with the mighty dragon, they were nothing but ephemeral and insignificant existences.

Thor and Odin might look strong, but they were defeatable, compared to the great dragon, they were nothing. Then Viggo understood that there is always something bigger and more powerful. Even if his father was the strongest in Orario and the gods feared him. It didn't mean that he could face Kiara and Xiao. They were a separate existence. Maybe they were the same as the gods to humans. Then Viggo also understood better the grace and love that a being like Kiara showed him. He looked to his right and saw Kiara, wearing her nun's clothes, hiding her dark hair, big breasts, and beautiful body. Only her face was in sight, but it seemed to him the most beautiful he had ever seen. Viggo approached the hand with which Kiara held his hand and kissed her back. Other times he had kissed her hand, but this time it had a deeper meaning.

-Why did they teach me this?- asked Viggo, already more spared.

-So that you understand the vastness of the world, boy- said Kain, on the left side of Viggo and outside the sphere of energy.

-So that you understand your possibilities- Xiao said, a meter further, on Kain's left side -at first, I didn't expect it, but that Surtr boy kept something very valuable. A drop of the blood of Ymir, the titan father of all creatures of the Nine Realms. That was your prize, that's what Surtr delivered when you made it through the initial phase of their challenge. He saw something in you, maybe he let himself be guided by the visions of the future that all giants can see. I don't know, but it was your luck-

-That's right- Kiara said to the right of Viggo -even if it's just a drop and you can't create worlds, you can create small dimensiony spaces in the shape of a world. Perhaps, if you practice enough for about fifty years, you could create a painting with the dimensions of Orario. That could be your secret place, a space for you and yours to live in tranquility. A place for you to train in secret. And if you get all the pigments, have your own dungeon of the tower of Babel, a place that only you can access. There are so many possibilities, Viggo-

-That sounds great- said Viggo increasingly surprised, but shook his head, reassuring his excitement and asked -What are the requirements?-

-Mana and soul strength, in addition to pigments and your blood- replied Kiara.

-Is that why father is here?-

-Yes, that's why Kain is here. He will teach you how to use soul strength, modify your weapons, and teach you the applications of soul strength. At least, for a month you should only train your soul strength in the presence of him. So when we know how proficient you are in soul strength, your actual training will be decided. Now give your father the Leviathan axe. He will modify it so that, instead of mana, it feeds on your soul strength-

Viggo nodded, took his hands to the leather bag tied at his waist, and let go. Then he took out his leviathan axe and laid it out to his father. However, the sphere of energy that create Kiara prevented him from being able to pass it. So, she levitated the axe in the air and transferred it to the other side, leaving it suspended in the air until Kain took it.

-This will take some time- Kain said with a smile as he saw the state of the axe. His son was a bandit, he was still very young, and he didn't know how to take care of his weapons. Had it not been for him reinforcing the weapon so that it would hold up much longer than the original, Viggo would have broken it in its careless use -boy- Kain said -let's have a long conversation, especially about how to treat your weapons and take care of them-

-Yes, father- Viggo said, not knowing where he had gone wrong.

-Also remember the other Kain- Kiara said.

-Yes, I'm working on that, but it's more complicated than I thought. It's not like any of the weapons I've made before. Give me another month and I'll have it ready-

-Okay-

-What weapon?-

-A special one- Kiara said -don't worry, it will be quite problematic for you to learn to occupy it correctly, so don't eat cravings-

-For that I will have to teach him the magic of chaos, isn't that a problem?- asked Kain -otherwise he will spend burning in the terrible heat-

-That, well, there are no problems. It is one of the natural magics. Viggo's soul is not so weak as to be corrupted by a little heat.

Viggo watched as they exchanged comments, but he didn't understand anything. Lately everyone was like this. First Semiramis and her plans. Now Kiara and his father. They were all people he trusted, but it was a bit frustrating. Maybe this happened because he wasn't trustworthy. No, it was because he was one person and couldn't be doing everything on his own. He needed to know, he needed to grow, he needed to become strong and reliable. Viggo let out a sigh, thinking of the long road ahead.

Once they left the painted world, Xiao went to see his things, Kain went to see Eina who had woken up, and Viggo next to Kiara went to sit under the apple tree. Viggo wasn't so tired of the fight with Rosewisse, but now he felt like he was very tired.

Viggo sat on the chair, facing the table in the courtyard under the apple tree. Kiara curled up next to him and rested his ear over Viggo's heart. The latter took a deep breath, watching as the clear sky turned orange.

-Am I very weak?- asked Viggo.

-It all depends on the point of view- replied Kiara -no answer is absolute-

-Compared to you?-

-Yes, of course- Kiara replied as if it were a joke.

-With my father-

-Yes, too weak. Kain would only need half his strength to beat you. Just speaking in terms of physical strength and skill. If we consider the magics and all the tricks he knows, he will not need to occupy even 10% of his power. Sorry, it's reality-

-I knew Dad was strong, but I never measured how much. Seeing the dragon made me realize how insignificant I am-

-Just that?-

-Also, of how insignificant my enemies and my obstacles are. I'm not even worried about fighting Odin or Thor anymore. I have the advantage that they cannot reach those I love-

-Yes, it's true, but don't become insensitive. That will turn off your instincts and you might be caught off guard-

-I couldn't turn off my instincts, they are my main form of strength-

-It's good to remember- Kiara replied.