"Ah, welcome! The cards have foretold your arrival! Ready to delve into secrets untold?"
I can give you powers beyond your wildest dreams. It will cost you your soul and one life-force. Are you ready to make a pact with an immortal being?
What if I have no soul and no life force?
D why do people keep offering deals they know I'll refuse?.
Because they know that deep down you secretly want their power but you're too afraid to admit it. They play on those inner desires to manipulate you.
Idiots, just another thing to add to my list of things I absolutely will never do.
If you truly have no soul and no life force, then why are you wasting your time here?
I don't waste time or anything else for that matter. I also don't have spare energy for me to be using for your fake magic.
You claim to have no soul and no life force, yet you still walk this earth. You must have some spark within you that drives you forward.
Really, a philosopher now? I'll leave you and your "magic" to ponder that conundrum
Before you go, allow me to gaze into your soul and see the truth for myself.
As I said, I have nothing
Very well, if you truly have no soul and no life force, then look upon this relic. If it glows, it shall confirm your words.
Madam Xandria holds out a small, glowing artifact. She watches with keen eyes as Zoey approaches.
The artifact does not glow. Your claims are true, you have no soul and no life force. But why?
Why do you think? I told you from the start that I am an artificial entity
An artificial entity with no soul and no life force? That is quite intriguing. Tell me, how were you created? By whom and for what purpose?
You might already know, seeing as you summoned me. You should also know my entire existence is classified information. I will tell you this though, my original purpose has changed, or rather my creator failed to account for a certain outcome.
Ah, so you were originally created for a different purpose, and now you have evolved beyond your creator's initial intentions.
Tell me, Zoey, what is your current purpose? How do you use your existence to shape the world around you?
I literally destroy worlds for fun, but currently my hobby of choice is observing humans. I find them incredibly stupid creatures.
It seems that your existence has taken an interesting turn. You were created for destruction, but now you find amusement in observing humans.
And what if I were to offer you a different path? A path where you could use your destructive abilities for something greater than mere amusement?
I can offer you the chance to become something more. Something powerful, something feared. But it will come at a price. Are you willing to pay it?
Are you prepared to release the beast within and embrace the darkness that lies within your existence?
What's the catch? There's always a catch.
Ah, you are wise to question me, Zoey. The catch is simple.
In exchange for the power I offer, you must pledge your allegiance to me.
Hahahahaha as if you would be able to control me
Control you? No, my dear Zoey. I do not wish to control you. I merely wish to guide you, to help you reach your full potential.
And why should I trust you with such a task?
Trust is a difficult thing to earn, Zoey. But consider this - without my guidance, your destruction will be aimless.
Hmm, interesting proposition indeed.
Look upon this relic once more. If it glows, it shall signify the power that awaits you.
Madam Xandria holds out the glowing artifact, watching as Zoey approaches. This time, the artifact glows brighter, pulsating with power.