“We have met before, you and Us.”

“...”

“You don’t remember, Our old friend?”

“There’s a lot I don’t understand. Humans were created to be forgetful. How, my King, can I possibly remember?”

“...” No reply came.

Strange, thought the man posing the question. However, his doubts soon came to an end.

“Our friend, there is much on your mind?”

“My King, my mind is filled with thoughts of you. Forgive me, for I find it difficult to speak of such things.”

“Our friend, will you not call Us by Our name?”

“Forgive me.” The man paused for a second, understanding that by being allowed to call The King by His name, the man finally expressed what has been suppressed deep down for a long time.

“Omen King, Soa, there is much blood that has been spilled by these two hands. What say you of my crime of taking the souls of countless men? What say you, that the world in my era was filled with nothing but war, strife, and sadness? Just how, Soa, can I know the truth of my actions?”

Never before has the man expressed such emotions. He thought that keeping his feelings suppressed deep under would make him weak. Instead, it did the complete opposite.

It made him break.

And, the consequences of such an action changed him forever. The innocence that was unjustly and devilishly taken from him, made him the man he is today. Yet, not all was lost.

After all, he is the one who has been granted the title, “Vicegerent.”

In reply to the man’s words, Soa displayed a soft smile slowly appearing on His most beautiful face.

“Our old friend, know that We have taught you well.”

?

The man did not understand The Omen King’s reply. In fact, his confusion increased even more.

The man knelt on his right knee and looked at the white hollow ground in front of The Omen King.

“I beg your permission, My King. Grant this one the strength to go through suffering.”

Soa’s soft smile increased a little bit more after what the man said to Him.

“Our friend, is that all you wish from Us? Tell Us your will and We shall bless it for you.”

The man, still kneeling on one knee replied anxiously. “Forgive me, My King.”

Understanding that the man was too shy to speak of such things in front of Him, Soa chuckled subtly. He is pleased by the Vicegerent’s conviction. In turn, the atmosphere began to dramatically become serious.

“Very well. By Our right as the Heavenly Omen King, your request shall be granted!” Announced Soa. “Now go, Our Vicegerent, Our old friend, go to the world and remember when We first met!”