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Whatever he may say, the all-powerful Overlord once visited me in the form of a charming tall young man with long black hair and wings, in a dark cloak, with sparkling lilac eyes. I immediately understood from his imperious gaze of the hunter who sat down in front of me, leg over leg in tight patterned boots, that it was Him. However, he introduced himself with a different name.

"I am Daer, the Lord's assistant, sent to find out how the kidnapped fish-guy Irsy is feeling..."

His mischievous smile would make anyone nervous, given that the young man's thoughts were impossible to read. What was he up to?

"I've been waiting for this question for so long! Thank you for asking... finally," I squeezed out this phrase with an increased emphasis on irony.

"Well... is there something you're not happy with? What would be your wishes?"

"I have a lot of them! It's just bursting with how much I want!"

"Go ahead!"

He waved his hand carelessly, like almighty God... He can handle everything... His behavior was extremely complacent. If he is truly Him, then the citizens will definitely not be bored with such a cheeky ruler.

"First of all... why I was brought here, I would really like to know. Nobody ever said what my mission is? Why am I here? Receive threats from disgruntled jealous people?

"Sorry... Gedeon overdid his powers. He won't do this again! You weren't hurt, were you?"

"No... It's great that Adivaris protects me..."

"Wonderful... You were kidnapped specifically for Eurol's pleasure... to entertain him."

"What!? Looks like he doesn't know about it! He rejected me!"

"He doesn't know... you were a surprise! And you were too straightforward in your first meetings. Who behaves like that? He liked you, but you scared him away. Now you're delighted, I assume…"

"Yeah… when will I see him again?"

"When he wants," Daer grinned.

"And you? Did you manage to seduce him?"

"Ha-ha... You are so smart! How did you guess? I'm Overlord!"

"A fool understands! You are very self-confident. No matter what disguise you put on, your authority and permissiveness simply shines through."

"You are a very impudent fish guy..." Daer's face changed, squinting. "Which speaks volumes about your bravery, considering your awareness of my abilities. Oh, I appreciate it! My subordinates are afraid of me and I am tired of their servility. You can continue voicing your dissatisfaction, I'm interested, I'm listening..." 

"In general, I demand compensation for my kidnapping and for the consumerist attitude towards me. I was forcibly deprived of my beloved family and native environment. I suffered from this, morally and physically, but it never occurred to me that all this was arranged only to amuse your captive Eurol. Unfair, even considering the fact that I dreamed of sleeping with him and did it."

"How calculating you are! Suddenly!" Daer grinned, swinging his leg. "Well... what compensation will satisfy you?"

"I want the legs, slender and beautiful like any syrinx has, so that I can walk normally on the ground, but not just legs... of my own free will, I want, like a polymorphous, to return my tail back... to swim in the water according to my nature..."

"Oh... You went too far! No one has ever dared to ask me for the power of polyamorphus..."

"And then I will be very pleased and fulfill your whims, whatever comes into your head."

"A-ha-ha!" Daer was amused. "How funny you are! OK! Agreed! I will rebuild your body to the desired state and you will serve me forever in all worlds and shapes. In any!"

"Is this a contract?"

"No, dear... you will be in my eternal use, it will be impossible to break our connection, since you ask for such a special magical power... These are my rules and I negotiate with everyone in a similar way. From this moment on, you become part of me, of my power, while remaining an individual."

...He looked menacing and at the same time ironic, his eyes lit up with a purple flame, as if he was trying to burn me with it. I am a freedom-loving creature, but I agreed with his demand - to remain forever in his magical sphere in exchange for wonderful gifts. 

Why did I do this of my own free will? 

Because I was impressed by the power of this incredible Being.

He continued to surprise me further, slowly turning into a triton with the face of Eurol. It's an amazing sight to see the magic of polymorphous in action. And it was a distinct reality, not a trembling illusion.