Chapter 86: Santay
*A malnourished boy is shown in chains*
Eden: *Think* I don't know how long it's been since I arrived. It may have been days, or weeks, I have no idea. Not a ray of sunshine arrives here
Eden: *Think* The truth is that I expected there to be soldiers. However, they were more than expected, at least I had time to hide everything
*A guard kicks the cell*
Guard: Wake up sleeping beautiful, the king wants to see you
Eden: *Think* The king? It seems that I arrived at a bad time in this place
*The guard carries Eden in chains and throws him to the ground in a room full of vegetation*
Eden: *Think* It seems that I have reached the destination
Unknown: Kneel before your king, commoner
Eden: I'm sorry your majesty, but I've never liked kings
Unknown: Damn insolent. Guard, welcome the foreign
Guard: Yes sir
*The guard begins to beat Eden leaving him full of wounds*
Unknown: I hope you've learned a lesson from it, insolent
*Eden spits out a large amount of blood*
Eden: *Think* It looks like he broke a few ribs
Unknown: This will be easy, I just need you to answer a question. It depends on your answer I'll think about whether to kill you today or tomorrow
Eden: *Smile* A great offer from His Majesty
Stranger: Who are you and what are you doing here?
Eden: I'm sorry your majesty, but those are two questions, it's hard for me to answer
*The guard hits Eden's face with great force, leaving a wound on his face*
Guard: Don't want to be smart, you damn rat. If the king asks, you answer. If you keep up your little games I'll cut out your tongue and give it to the pigs
Eden: It will be a pleasure to serve as a dish for royalty
Eden: *I think* I must gain time at any cost
Guard: Damn!
*The guard points his gun at Eden's head*
Unknown: Stop!
*The gust of wind causes a small cut in Eden's neck*
Guard: Queen Quil
Quil: Can you tell what the hell they do? Just in a child
Guard: My lady, with all due respect, he is a great danger to the kingdom, we are thinking that he is an infiltrator on behalf of the enemy
Quil: I don't care what you two think, if you dare to put a finger on it, I'll kill you
Guard: Yes. Sorry, Queen Quil
Unknown: What do you want woman?
Quil: You've completely lost your mind with your absurd ideas of being a god, Guayas
Guayas: Do you think you have the right to contradict the king's orders?
Quil: *With a menacing look* I don't care what you think, shoddy god. I make my decisions according to what I see fit
Guayas: *Tch* Do what you want, but then don't regret it woman
Quil: Take the boy to his cell, then I'll go there
Guard: Yes ma'am.
*The guard dreadlocks Eden away*
Eden: *Think* It looks like I got it. His majesty arrived on time
*The guard throws Eden into the cell*
Guard: You've been lucky this time, but don't think it's going to be that way forever. We'll find out who you are soon, you damn rat
*Eden begins to cough up blood*
Eden: *Think* I have to get out of here as soon as possible, if I don't get something I'll die here without achieving my goal
*A tray of food appears in the cell*
Eden: Does she intend to be killed? Queen Quil
Quil: It seems like you know something about me
Eden: It may be...
Quil: You'd better eat, you don't seem to be in good condition
Eden: I think that's how I fit in this place
Quil: *Lets out a little laugh* Maybe so
Eden: So tell me, what do you need? I don't think that guy is very okay with you feeding me
Quil: I need your help
Eden: My help? What do you mean?
Quil: I know very well who you are. Eden Yomi, Grek student
Eden: You seem to be informed
Quil: Yes, that's right
Eden: How strange... it seems that you are the only one who knows that information. Why?
Quil: Classified Information
Eden: *Smiles* I think we're starting to understand each other. Well, what should I do? No, I'd like to know something else first
Quil: What?
Eden: Why?
Quil: Many years ago, the kingdom of Santay was a prosperous place with very advanced technology. However, one day the Inca gods negotiated with Guayas, promising him power and the title of a god if he fulfilled a quota of sacrifices that was exorbitant. But, Guayas decided to go ahead and attacked many neighboring towns and cities to achieve those sacrifices. After wiping out all the neighboring towns, Guayas decided to sacrifice his own people, including our families
*Eden is surprised by this*
Eden: So, you want me to rescue your family, don't you?
Quil: No. I'm sorry, but it's something more capricious, I'd like you to free the people from the hands of Guayas. Please, I beg you
Eden: Do you know what you're asking for? I don't think I have the strength to beat him
Quil: Please
*Quil bows to Eden*
Quil: I beg you as queen of this people. Eden Yomi, please deliver this people from the hands of that tyrant
Eden: I...
*Eden remembers his grandfather Gen*
Eden (child): Grandfather
Gen: Yes?
Eden: Do I have any talents?
Gen: Talent? What is that coming to now?
Eden: It's just that my friends say that girls like talented men.
*Gen lets out a small laugh*
Eden: What?
Gen: *laughing* It's nothing, I'm sorry.
Eden: Leave it.
Gen: No, no, don't worry. Let's see, a talent? I don't know if I could consider it a talent, but I think your best quality is being a good person.
Eden: A good person? That's nonsense.
Gen: No, that's not true. Being a good person like you is difficult and valuable. You always help others without expecting anything in return, even when you don't have the strength to do so. Anyone in your place would give up, justifying themselves by saying that it is very difficult. But you don't, you keep going, proving that being a good person is one of the greatest qualities someone can have. And that's a source of pride for me
Eden: Grandfather...
Gen: So make me a promise Eden. Always help those who need it, got it?
Eden: Yes!
*Back to the present*
Eden: I will!
Quil: Really? Thank you very much, I thank you on behalf of the entire kingdom of Santay
Eden: *Think* Grandpa, thank you