CHAPTER 05: THE POWER DIVISIONS

  Walking within the beautiful corridors approach the private chamber of the last child of the noble Odeniyi family is a well-dressed maid now standing at the entrance of the room which is covered by a unique and well-crafted luxurious fabric used as a curtain between the room and the corridor.

  She announces her presence in well mannered, mellow and soft toned voice.

  '' Good day, young master. May i come in.''

  Within the once quiet chamber a response was heard. The tone and mood of the voice heard was that an individual bearing a mix of anger and a hint of emptiness.

  Upon hearing the desired response, the maid enters the chamber and walks a few feet away from the entrance, she bows a little as a greeting before changing her stance. she then stands straight while slightly bowing her head to face the ground. This is an act of showing respect to her master as it is considered rude of a servant or slave to look at the face of their master if they are not directly being spoken to. She then speaks requesting for permission to speak.

  '' Young master, may i speak.''

  This act of requesting for permission to speak was a shocking act to Damilare as he responds addressing it

  '' Why are you requesting my permission to speak. when you are not under my command.'' He asked with a confused expression.

  '' As of today, I and many guards will be under you command. Young master.'' She replies looking at Damilare with a blank expression showing no emotion or reaction to Damilare face of confusion.

  This response causes Damilare to chuckle before spiraling into a loud laughter. Was it a laughter of joy or a laughter of anger and despair at his current situation? The sound of his laughter was loud and haunting, his eyes told a different tale of sadness.

  After finishing his laugh, he looked at the maid across the room, standing in a respectful and submissive manner and responds with a hint of sarcasm and bitterness.

  '' Ah, yes, I am the master, aren't I? I am the jester, aren't I? '' His tone bearing a hint of irony, and his eyes staring intensely at the maid, as if daring the maid to respond.

  But to his dissatisfaction she doesn't respond nor react to his tone and question, instead maintaining a blank expression and remaining silent as if she was a well-crafted status carved from stone, impervious to his sarcasm and bitterness.

  The atmosphere was tense and the mood was unwelcoming. A lingering silence hung in the air and Damilare eyes narrows as his face conjures into a face of anger and frustration. From his perspective he asked her a question to test her loyalty but she chooses to remain quiet, ignoring his question. This act showed her conscious unwillingness to serving as her master, but instead he was served as a guest enjoying the grace of her master.

  Still frustrated by Abayomi selfish decisions he speaks to express his disdain for it.

  '' He took my hope, now my freedom. What else is next maybe my birthright... '' He spoke while observing the maid's body movement.

  This statement causes her to flinch her fingers slightly within a short frame of seconds but that reaction was more than enough to grant Damilare satisfaction of uncovering the answer he desired. Now with full knowledge that she isn't loyal to him, he unexpectedly calms down and smirks in a devious way without the intention of hiding it.

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  He then mutters to himself

  '' I SHALL NOT BE STOPPED.'' while smiling.

  He looks at the maid with an observant expression and begins to question her about the power system and anything related with it.

  '' How did you awaken.'' He asks with an intense look of curiosity.

  She remains silent and doesn't respond to his question. But instead of getting furious, he once again wears his devious smile and expression and speaks.

  '' Do you know what it means to ignore a direct question from the son of Abiola Odeniyi. you are merely a servant and yet you ignore my question. Are you above my father and I..''

  This statement was a show of status and authority.

  Although the maid doesn't panic or pleads, she slightly bows her head further downwards to signify her respect for his authority. This sincere exhibition of submission was a sign of her forced willingness to respond to his questions.

  '' This lowly one awakened the ability of healing due to the resources and grace provided by my lord's family.'' She responds while look face down at the ground avoiding a look at Damilare face.

  '' Explain everything you know about the power system.'' Damilare asks

  '' The power system are different powers commonly used within the world.

  the first power within the power system is DIVINITY. the power of the gods and the messengers of the creator. those that use this power system are called PRIEST [IFA]

  the second power is the INNATE AURA. the power of formed from a living creature's physical traits, species, bloodline and habits. The power division or power path within this power system is

  - the power path of strength

  - the power path of speed

  - the power path of defense

  - the power path of healing

  Those that use this power system are called GREAT WARRIORS [ALAGBARA NLA]

  the third power system is the INNATE MIND. the power formed from a living creature's mindset, perspective, unconscious and conscious pure desires from youth. The power path within this power system is

  - the power path of illusions

  - the power path of telekinesis

  - the power path of communication

  - the power path of fortune

  - the power path of possession.

  Those that use this power system are called SORCERERS [OSO]

  the fourth power system is THE DEMONIC CORE. This is the demonic powers of the vile creatures called DEMONS.

  there are three types of demons

  - the coreless demons

  - the primal demons and

  - the innate demons.

  Those are all the power system, young master. ''

  '' No, there is one more, the power of the contracted regression. why aren't you taking about it.'' Damilare asks curiously but with a slight hint of annoyance at her not mentioning the one he just mentioned.

  '' I apologies young master, for i haven't been taught nor learned about such a power system.'' she answers with an expressionless tone

  '' As an awakened, you have received a more comprehensive education than i, yet you don't know of it.'' He responds with an expression of distrust.

  '' I am not but a lowly and loyal servant of this family, young master.''

  After a short silence Damilare breaths out to calm his nerves, and decides to move on from that question since it seemed to him that he won't get a answer even if he poked further.

  '' How do you view your ability, after all it a very rare ability that many wish to awaken or possess.'' Damilare asks

  '' My ability is merely a tool to aid the Odeniyi household, young master. ''

  From this point further the maid responds without a hint of emotion and tries to remain as still as possible while answering.

  '' What did you comprehend from listening to the to the HUNTER'S CHANT [IJALA -ODE]''

  '' this lowly one could barely comprehend the rejuvenation arts from my brief hearing of the chant.''

  '' So, you comprehended the arts of healing external entities, i though you awakened with it.'' Damilare asks in confusion.

  '' I did, young master. this chant is an amazing device for enhancing an awakener's ability during awakening.''

  Damilare is shocked by this knowledge and hurriedly asks

  '' So can the Hunter's chant help one to awaken.'' He waits while smiling excitedly in hope of finding a chance.

  '' I do not know, young master.''

  This response disappoints Damilare as he felt a surge of emotions, but manages to calm himself down and stops his interrogation.

  '' What is your name?'' Damilare asks while looking serious.

  '' This lowly one's name will only sully the young master's ears.'' she responds while shaking slightly.

  '' What is your name.? '' He repeats aggressively

  '' It is Kolawole, young master. '' She responds while trembling.

  '' hmm... wealth and honor to the house. i hope you continue to do just that by serving this family faithful...

  leave and inform of my brother about this conversation.'' He says with a devious smile on his face.

  She then bows again and walk away from the chamber.

  AUTHOR: THE PROGENITOR 01