19 - God's chat

Meanwhile, outside the core:

"Adel, I finally found you. Are you ok? Were you near the accident?"

"Mia!!! I want to hug you, can you drop her?"

"I won't drop Drei just to hug you."

"Why not? I need some support right now"

"Why? Where is your Drei?"

"THAT'S why I need support, I'm sad and need a hug"

"Drop the stupid act. What happened?"

"The one that exploded was right by my side. I did not react in time. Drei's inner mana roots collapsed instantly when the other kid lost control"

"Damn, that's bad. Were you ok?"

"Yes, just a bit tired since the explosion was pure concentrated mana. I had to spend a good amount of my mana to counteract the effects. But I'll be fine with some rest… and a hug"

"Don't'

"Don't what? I miss you… you know that"

"Yes, but that's not the time for this. What were the instructions for the situation?"

"They can't really stop the information, but it will be prohibited to talk about details with the children… something about panic or whatever"

"What will be the explanation?"

"No explanation. We will go with just "Mother took her back because she was needed there" or something along those lines"

"It's not all that bad, she will be with Mother a bit earlier, but that's the best end someone may desire"

"Obviously. Mothers embrace is the only one above than yours… not even one hug?"

"No"

"Welcome home Adel"

"Oh, Hi. You two did not go out today?"

"No… without the other three is not as fun to… where is Drei?"

"Ah… that… ah... Drei was special, was able to go to Mothers' side a bit earlier than you, but keep working hard and one day she may take you too."

"What does that mean?"

"Drei is now with Mother. She won't be able to come home or be with us, ever again. Who would want to leave Mother's side... right?"

"Uhm..."

"Don't… make that face. She is in a better place and happier than ever now. Be sure to sleep earlier. Tomorrow is you day"

"Uhm...yes, I'll "

"What do you think Adel meant by that?"

"I have no idea… I'm just sad that I won't get to see Drei again..."

"Me too, I liked her a lot"

"Stupid Mother"

"Don't say that, if Adel hears you she will kill us all"

"Still… Why did Mother have to take Drei from us? I don't understand..."

"Don't cry..."

"I'm not… you are"

Somewhere outside the nest:

"Did you hear about the accident?"

"The kid who exploded on the seedling? Who didn't? That's all everyone is talking about lately"

"How did the news get out so fast? Usually it takes forever to hear anything from the Nest"

"I don't know, but it is a pretty unusual thing to happen any accident there"

"Yea… whatever… did you also hear how Mother personally appeared to save them?"

"It was not Mother. The Oracles did the emergency ritual"

"Same thing, they don't move without Mother's permission"

"They do. But yes, Mother is too soft on us, she did not need to bother herself with just a children who lost control"

"Mother loves us too much"

Somewhere unknown to anyone else…

"White, it is rare for you to leave, where did you go?"

"Ah, Hi Blue… I had to solve a stupid accident. I'm so pissed off right now!"

"Uhm.. interesting, what happened? Did you fucked up again? You will lose next round again..."

"I did not fuck up, it was not my fault, just a bug in the creation system, probably... And I did not lose!"

"But you did not win"

"Neither did you! You dumb ass. Gray was just too strong last time around, things won't be the same now."

"Whatever you say. What happened that made you go there in person?"

"I somehow accidentally created an Oracle without the reinforcements, she exploded during the installation of the reinforced mana circuit and killed a bunch of other brats..."

"That's it? Why did you go there?"

"What do you mean why? I lost nearly 40 kids today… Thats a big chunk of them for one day, especially now that I only create them once a year..."

"And?"

"And I hate having to process useless repeated knowledge. Kids don't usually have anything new to add to me. They are stupid and immature. They need to live long lives before they become at least a bit useful to me… that and I have to maintain my image you know?"

"Ah, yes… that thing you are experimenting with..."

"It works, I keep telling you. They are eager to serve and die for me."

"Right...and how are these amazing children of yours that are so willing to serve and die for you doing in the mini games, oh great almighty Mother?"

"Fuck you"

"AHAHAHAHAH, sorry sorry. But I'm seriously curious, how are they doing now?"

"They are great and win nearly all the time. They are still frail and die a lot, but that's within my expectations. They have improved considerably since last update"

"Good! That's good."

"That's great you know?! I'll win next time for sure. Now fuck off, shoo shoo"

"Don't be mean... I came to ask if you want to go mess up with Yellow, she is gone for a bit, it's a great time for some pranks"

"I don't, and stop being so infantile. Now, fuck off, I'm busy."

"Ok ok, you will regret losing this opportunity."

"I won't"

"Whatever…then... bye"

"... Shoo shoo"

"You are too mean to your best friend"

"Best friend my ass. Shoooo shooo"