NOVEL WEB Chapter 7: First mission
Two days later
Akira walked along a milky white corridor, each side flanked by huge pillars to which flickering fire torches were attached. The light of the flames danced on the walls, creating moving shadows that seemed almost alive. As he advanced, his steps echoed in the solemn silence of the corridor.
At the end of the corridor stood a massive door. This door was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, made of dark and sturdy wood, adorned with elaborate engravings. In the center, the emblem of the Otsutsuki clan was finely carved. The details were so precise that every curve and every line seemed to radiate with ancestral power.
As he stood before the door, it suddenly opened with a heavy creak. A cold and emotionless voice, typical of the Otsutsuki, resonated in the air:
"Enter."
Without further ado, Akira entered the immense throne room, his steps echoing on the polished marble floor. The room was shrouded in semi-darkness, only illuminated by a few torches hanging on the walls. At the back, seated on a massive throne carved from dark stone, stood the patriarch of the Otsutsuki clan.
His face was hidden in shadow, but Akira could feel the weight of his gaze upon him. An aura of power and authority emanated from him. With a slow gesture, the patriarch beckoned him to approach.
Akira advanced to the foot of the throne and respectfully bowed, waiting for the patriarch to speak. After a moment of silence, the patriarch's deep and solemn voice rose:
"Akira, you have shown remarkable progress in recent years. Your abilities surpass those of all other members of your generation. It is time for you to move on to the next stage."
Akira raised his head, intrigued. "What is this next stage, patriarch?" he asked in a calm voice.
Leaning slightly forward, the patriarch's face emerged from the shadow. His eyes, as white as Akira's but with a cold gleam, locked onto his.
"You will be sent on a mission to another planet, to fulfill the will of the Otsutsuki clan."
Akira felt a wave of excitement coursing through him. Finally, he would be able to leave this crappy place. He bowed again, humbly accepting the mission.
"I will honor our clan, patriarch. When should I leave?"
"As it is getting late, you will depart tomorrow. Report to the control post, someone will take care of the follow-ups," replied the Otsutsuki chief.
Akira nodded, carefully noting this information. The patriarch gestured for him to leave. He withdrew, his mind already focused on how he would live his life outside the clan.
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[First person POV]
The next day, before heading to the control post, I first went to the weapons workshop. Then I arrived at the control post as agreed. After completing the administrative formalities, I was informed to wait for the arrival of a very important person within the clan, without giving me more details.
As a member of the noble Otsutsuki family, I was assigned a room befitting my status. As I sat casually, lost in my thoughts, I heard the sound of heels approaching in the corridor. A few minutes later, the door opened, revealing a woman of breathtaking beauty.
Her face seemed to be that of a young woman in her twenties. She wore a traditional Otsutsuki robe, similar to Kaguya's, which accentuated her generous curves and voluptuous chest. Her long silky hair cascaded down to her waist. With closed eyes, she moved with a grace and confidence that radiated from her entire being.
I was immediately struck by her aura of power. She was undeniably a woman of uncommon strength. My second thought was how incredibly attractive and desirable I found her. Suddenly, she spoke in a soft yet firm voice:
"I see that the rumors about you are not unfounded," she said with a slight enigmatic smile.
Although she smiled, I knew how cruel the Otsutsuki could be. That's why I replied coldly: "Who are you? And stop smiling like that, it makes me uncomfortable," I asked with a hint of murderous intent.
"You should be careful, young man, otherwise your arrogance could lead to your downfall," she murmured in a suave voice near my ear.
Instinctively, I moved away from her quickly. I broke out in a cold sweat, my incredulous face trying to understand what had just happened.
'Darn it, what just happened? I didn't even see her move. My instinct is screaming at me to run away... Who is this woman?' I thought.
"Do not be on the defensive, young man, I am not going to devour you," she said with a mischievous smile that she hid behind the sleeve of her robe, her half-closed eyes giving her a mysterious air.
"I am Urd Otsutsuki, the eldest of the Otsutsuki clan, working under the direct orders of our venerated patriarch. As agreed, I will be the one accompanying you for your first mission. It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Akira Otsutsuki."
After this introduction, I relaxed somewhat, also dissipating my murderous aura.
"Please forgive my rudeness, Elder Urd. I was unaware of whom I was dealing with," I apologized, remaining nonetheless on guard.
"It does not matter," Urd replied playfully. "Now that introductions have been made, it is high time for us to depart."
With those words, she made a graceful hand gesture, opening a rift in the fabric of space itself. With a nod, she invited me to follow. Then, with innate elegance, she stepped into the portal, me following suit. Behind us, the rift closed silently, leaving no trace of our passage.