For now, I need to address pressing matters. Moving towards the pixie kingdom, Rewp, I passed by the battle’s aftermath. The attacking monsters lay there, feeding insects, but I saw no evidence of pixies or my monsters. Additionally, by now the bodies of my constructs dispersed back into energy. Magic cannot create matter from nothing. Constructs are simply energy given form and that is undone in death. Quickly, I continued to Rewp.


    I’m back,” I thought to Finn, hopefully not interrupting something important. “How long was I gone?”


    I am well. At the end of the battle, the energy I absorbed overwhelmed me. But that won’t happen again. Not even absorbing 1,000 colrums would harm me now.”


    I am glad your brothers survived,” I responded, unable to say much about strangers.


    Greetings your majesties. I am glad to assist and could not have succeeded without the help of your military.” Additionally, to Finn only, I sent, “What happened to your brothers? They seem emaciated, not suffering battle wounds.”


    Please raise your head, I only did what any normal person would in my position. Assisting also benefited me,” I replied.


    I am certain our allyship will grow even stronger with time,” I reciprocated to the Queen. However, as I finished, Topit suddenly dipped from his hover and fell. Quickly two guards caught the Prince, but he lay limp in their arms.


    Farewell your majesties,” I called to them as they left.


    I can’t believe I did not think of that before,” I admitted. Immediately I called Batoor to our location. Then to Finn, I said, “Would you take Batoor and the hawks hunting with you? They can help collect prey.”


    Sounds excellent, call if you need me,” I replied. Returning to the battlefield, I mentally told Batoor to hunt with Finn and listen to his commands.


    Looking at the corpses of the enemy monsters, I decided to create a colrum monster first. They appeared to be the most intelligent and deadly creature I encountered so far.


    Welcome to life, Eikooc,” I chimed, happy to create life rather than destroy it.


    I hope that you will enjoy life with me, but there will be times I need your assistance in battle. Is that okay?”


    I’ll take that as a yes, let’s make you some allies then,” I said while chuckling.


    Sounds like you need an upgrade,” I sent to both of them. For once they looked directly at me while responding, the lump of metal I held gave away my position.


    Let me borrow your sword, Commander,” I said as I lifted the blackthorn sword out of the sheath. I inspected it closely. A long blade, simple circular crossguard, and ridged grip formed the blade. In a moment, I copied the exact shape mentally. I absentmindedly returned the blade and ignored his questions. I turned my focus inward.


    Tell me your thoughts General,” I smugly sent to the awed pixie and subsequently dropped the sword in his hands.


    End them quickly. Don’t worry, I can absorb significantly more without harming myself now.” I reassured everyone.


    Batoor you’re only allowed to hurt him a little, okay? No playing with other pixies though,” I instructed my little trouble maker. He bobbed his head and licked his lips.


    I disagree,” I said with one last chuckle.


    Leave the boars, but the rest may be a treat for your hard work.”


    Welcome to life, Orsa. I hope you enjoy your time with us. At times I may call upon you for battle, but I hope you enjoy living here."


    I couldn’t save Avir,” I solemnly responded. A moment of silence went by.


    I know. Come, we need to make a few final preparations for tonight.”