User blog:HambleBee/The Seeds of Antiquity III (Half-Gods of Tamriel Blog Series)

I - II - III - ?

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Crossroads (Continuation)
"I believe I have, yes. Something about Daedric Half-Gods trying to destroy the current system for everything to change. And honestly, I agree with them. They just went about it the wrong way. In terms of their beliefs on why they were actually fighting in the first place, that is" the commander said, "This world is badly gripped by stasis, and seems to prefer to let it remain that way. Stupid, childish, and idiotic. Thankfully, dreams end when the dreamer awakens into reality itself. Progress is always constant, no matter how one may try to stop it, and nothing lasts forever, no matter how one may wish it to be."

"Then that makes two of us. I'm glad we agree on the same thing" Asciene nodded. The commander had no idea that she had actually gained the former's real respect, which never came easily.

As the regiment continued to move forward, the Half-God couldn't help but to think of what had happened to a certain someone she regarded as her sister. She was so lucky to have met someone who was willing to risk his own life for her, and departed from the petty squabbles of the world she was in. It made her feel very bitter on how she was left behind, but tried her best to come to accept it.

''Alyssa... I wonder how you're doing beyond this wretched world..? You're so lucky, but I guess you moved on, huh..? You should... You've been given not liberty, but freedom to be outside this brutal cycle of madness and hatred...''

The commander noticed Asciene's current mindset as the latter reflected, but chose not to speak for now, as she had to remain alert and avoid aggravating the recruit.

Some time later...

The regiment finally reached the outskirts of their destination, and set up a temporary base camp in a clear but hidden area. The commander began briefing her troops on what to do.

"Alright people. As stated by our clients, we've been tasked in ensuring that our primary objective remains secured and the protocols put into effect. We're all aware on how we fought against the group calling themselves the Paladins of Stendarr. The mysterious third-party behind this strange Hircine cult we're about to face is no different from the Paladins. We kill them all. Understood?"

The mercenaries raised their weapons in cheer, and Asciene merely gave a nod in agreement.

"Alright. Prepare to move out within 30 minutes. We'll be hunting animals like the Paladins we've slain in the past."

(Part 3 will be put up as soon as it's available.)