Orario has lost his champions 2.223

-When you were a child, I couldn't say you were very bright- said Hera, sitting in the individual blue velvet armchair. Her beautiful blond hair stood out for the golden sheen granted to her by her divinity, only accentuated by the laurel wreath and white robe –but now that you've grown up, I can say you became more cunning. It is not necessary to reinvent something that has already been created, you just must know what to ask and who to ask-

Viggo sitting in the armchair to Hera's right and facing Kain, grimaced uncomfortably. He lowered his head and his long red hair fell in the same direction. Viggo smiled at such a way of expressing himself from his childhood, but he could not be against what the goddess said. He raised his face, looked at his father, with white hair and blue eyes, and smiled.

Kain also smiled at him with the sweetness of one who sees his son make mistakes, but still finds them cute and innocent.

-I understand- said Viggo and looked back at the goddess.

-So, for things related to growing spiritually and mentally, you should discuss it with him. I will help you with your divinity, but first things first- said Hera, standing up -you too, stand up-

Viggo did so, remaining a little more than a meter from her. Kain watched them from his individual blue velvet armchair, with his prominent stature covering almost the entire backrest.

The goddess Hera stretched out her delicate hand pointing at Viggo's chest, the latter felt an uncomfortable sensation as if something were pulling from within, but he felt no pain. The next instant a luminous sphere, emitting small electric rays came out of his chest. Viggo widened his eyes, full of disbelief. The electric sphere flew into Hera's hand, and she took it with both hands, then inserted it into her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

-As I thought, this was mine- said Hera.

-But...- Viggo was going to reply, but Hera raised her hand and he fell silent.

-I know, it was Zeus's, but as I tell you, this power was mine. I don't even remember how I lost it and how it transformed me into what transforms me, but that's the way things are. Don't worry, with my current power, I was able to give you something in return that is much better than what you had. In addition, it will be tailor-made, according to your growth and if you do it well, you can one day become a god of creation like me. However, that is a long, long time away, so let's dedicate ourselves to what we can do in the present-

The goddess Hera raised her right hand and between her index finger and thumb a small luminous sphere was formed -What do you think will be more suitable for Viggo?- she asked

-Sunlight, without a doubt- Kain said -sunlight can cut and hurt everything. It will be an excellent combat skill. His own divinity channel in clairvoyance, which has been useful, but I do not know to what extent it will have use in combat-

-It has its use, father- said Viggo.

-Then it will be sunlight- said Hera, paying no attention to Viggo's words. The energy sphere emitted a golden halo and released small rays. She stretched out her arms as if stretching out divinity and the little golden sphere traveled towards Viggo and entered through the chest. Then Viggo felt a warm and kind feeling in his chest.

Hera sat down again with her cheeks flushed from that little exercise -now come- she said -sit down and let's continue with this- Viggo sat down, and Hera continued -divinity is like a spiritual tree from which fruits called divinities grow. Right now, you have two fruits that could be considered seeds. One is clairvoyance, which from what I have seen, has been very useful to you and especially to Semiramis-

-Yes, both, but that's okay-

-Yes, I think it's okay too. The other is the one I just gave you, sunlight. Sunlight is a qualitative and substantial change in the scope of power, but it needs to be trained, just like your other power. Ask your father everything you can do with sunlight; he sure knows a lot of uses-

Viggo nodded, looked at his father in front, the tall elf with white hair and blue eyes looking at him calmly, as if he were willing to do anything to help him. That gave Viggo peace of mind.

-Now- Hera said, extending her hands to the cup on the coffee table, taking it in her hands, bringing it to her lips, and drinking some tea. Then she leaves it on the coffee table and continuous -each divinity has its complications, there is greater scope and power, but in no way is cultivating a divinity easy. In that aspect, it implies developing knowledge to its maximum expression and understanding its uses, applications, and scope. The divinity of sunlight is new, you haven't even used it, but clairvoyance is something else.

-It allows me to see things- Viggo said simply and without thinking too much.

-What else?- asked Hera with a funny smile, inside she wondered how naïve and ignorant a mortal could grow who did not wonder about such important things as a divinity.

-It allows me to see in the distance, the visions that others had while holding an object. Know the information of who used that object-

-Have you given it any use that you have not told anyone?-

Viggo remained silent, bowed his head because he did not know whether to tell them or not, but he let out a sigh and continuous -a few months ago I asked Hitomi that one day before the end of the year, she prepared a report with everything that happened in Orario, everything relevant, whether catastrophes, power struggles, conflicts with other kingdoms, accidents, and illnesses. For now, just with that kind of thing-

-And?- asked Hera.

-A month ago, I used my divine power to see if I could connect my vision with that of my future self. Try it for several weeks and succeed after a month. Thank heavens, there were no significant things besides what happened with Jason and Odysseus-

-Don't try to reverse what happened- Hera said coldly. Viggo raised his face, looked at her in confusion and she continued -even if you knew what was going to happen and how to change it, the ultimate master of this world won't allow that. Trying to modify that fate is beyond your means unless you want to be removed from Orario and lose your family-

-I...-

-It sounds cold, Viggo, but, although stocks rise, new names or denominations are put, the cycle is the same. Big fish eats small fish-

Viggo froze, not knowing what to say, he looked at his father and for the first time in his life, that man who always smiled and gave him the impression that he could achieve everything, showed an expression of inability. Viggo nodded, thinking they were pawns in a game that outplayed them. Hence their madness and despair?

-Let us return to the subject of divinity- said Hera -What else have you done?-

-In combat I can see what's going to happen a few seconds ahead- Viggo replied.

-That's unusually useful, to put it simply. It's a skill you should train-

-Yes, but I'm limited- said Viggo, but remained silent, he didn't want to continue with his sentence. It hurt in his heart just to think about it.

-There's nothing wrong with saying it- Kain said, Viggo and Hera looked at him. Tall, with white hair and blue eyes sitting on the velvet armchair. His face had a serious and serene expression at the same time -I have also had the same problem, but I cannot just give up my family and my children. They are my addiction; their happiness is my happiness. However, I also must admit that, thanks to this addiction, I have never achieved the kung fu that Xiao taught me so long ago. Something that always brings me out in the face-

-I- said Viggo, lowering his head and muttering -never expect us to be a limitation for Dad-

-Oh, but that never stopped me from loving them and prioritizing them above all else-

Viggo raised his face and looked at his father, the tall elf was smiling again.

Kain took a deep, continuous breath -we are mortal, Viggo, our time is finite and the longer our existence lasts, the more indifferent we become. That's why I've never considered acquiring kung fu as a priority. I would rather live a thousand years caring for my family and loved ones than running after a goal that only pleases me and no one else. Even if it means being weak for all eternity.

-Don't go to those extremes, dear- Hera said, stretching out her hand. Kain stretched out his hand and took it. Hera looked at Viggo and said, -Don't worry, you can take your time, but the reality is that your situation is not like your father's. You have a time limit and a challenge that comes for you. In addition, your father has a lot of knowledge and experience that you do not possess. You saw me take the divinity from you and give you another one without any effort, but still, with all my goddess of creation power, I could not beat your father-

-That...-

-Ridiculous?- asked Hera with a sly smile -you are still very young Viggo, you still can't measure your father's strength and what really makes the gods of Orario tremble in the presence of your father. You don't know what is terrible, destructive, and invincible-

Viggo lowered his head and nodded, then looked at his father who was just smiling kindly to him. They were still far away from each other, he still couldn't be his son, he still wasn't strong.

-Well, considering the limitations of time and knowledge, I will give you several more helps, but the path will have to be traveled on your own. First, the most absolute solitude, where you can listen to all your thoughts, fears, and questions. Where you will only have one thing left, think, think, and think. There will be nothing but you and eternal loneliness. After that will come hell, a place where you will fight day and night, non-stop without stopping and without time to think. Finally, a place to train and meditate in combat. Your father will be able to guide you, perhaps, between the two of you, you will find what you call kung fu-

-Why?- asked Viggo.

Hera gave him a cold look and replied –you see what happens when a god does not find the balance between his thoughts and his emotions. Zeus became indulgent and disastrous. Odin killed half of his kingdom and may end up killing the rest. I and your father have talked for many afternoons and evenings. He has views I love and others I hate, but he's still an interesting man, that's why I love him and we're together. I wish that if one day, you, Viggo Dragonroad, are going to become a king of the gods, be as balanced as possible-

-I understand aunt- said Viggo, taking a deep breath, nodded firmly and continuously.

-Talk to Kiara, tell her to help you find certain pigments, do not worry, I will help you list them. Now you will understand why your ability to make painted pictures is so dangerous and the gods would kill for having it-