Chapter 6 First Mission
Two days later
Akira walked along a corridor of milky white, each side flanked by huge pillars to which flickering torches were attached. The light of the flames danced on the walls, creating shifting 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 intricate engravings. In the center, the emblem of the Otsutsuki clan was finely carved. The details were so precise that every curve and line seemed to radiate with ancient power.
As he stood before the door, it suddenly swung open with a heavy creak. A cold, emotionless voice, typical of the Otsutsuki, resonated in the air:
"Enter."
Without hesitation, Akira entered the vast throne room, his steps echoing on the polished marble floor. The room was shrouded in semi-darkness, only illuminated by a few torches mounted on the walls. At the back, seated on a massive throne carved from dark stone, sat 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 walked up to the foot of the throne and bowed respectfully, waiting for the patriarch to speak. After a moment of silence, the deep and solemn voice of the clan leader spoke:
"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 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 shadows. 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 wash over him. Finally, he would be able to leave this miserable place. He bowed again, humbly accepting this mission.
"I will honor our clan, patriarch. When do I leave?"
"Since it is getting late, you will leave tomorrow. Go to the control post, someone will take care of the follow-ups," replied the Otsutsuki leader.
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 post, I first passed by 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 further 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 appeared 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 bosom. Her long, silky hair cascaded down to her waist. Eyes closed, she advanced with a grace and confidence that radiated from her being.
I was immediately struck by her aura of power. She was undeniably a woman of uncommon strength. My second thought was that I found her incredibly attractive and desirable. Suddenly, she spoke with a soft but firm voice:
"I see that the rumors about you are not unfounded," she said with a slight enigmatic smile.
Although she smiled, I knew well how cruel the Otsutsuki could be. That's why I responded 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 with a suave voice near my ear.
Instinctively, I quickly moved away from her. I broke out in a cold sweat, my incredulous face trying to understand what had just happened.
'Damn, what just happened? I didn't even see her move. My instinct tells me to run... 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 hidden behind the sleeve of her robe, her half-closed eyes giving her a mysterious air.
"I am Urd Otsutsuki, elder of the Otsutsuki clan, working under the direct orders of our revered 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 dispelling my murderous aura.
"Please forgive my rudeness, Elder Urd. I was unaware of whom I was dealing with," I apologized, remaining nonetheless on my guard.
"It does not matter," Urd replied playfully. "Now that introductions are over, it is high time for us to depart."
With those words, she made a graceful gesture with her hand, opening a rift in the very fabric of space. With a nod of her head, 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