Maelstrom by Ajdin K. Denic

Author:Ajdin K. Denic [Denic, Ajdin K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: GameLit, litrpg, Portal GameLit, Portal LitRPG
Publisher: Balkan Publishing
Published: 2018-06-19T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

"You are such a lucky bastard," a voice spoke into Kaden’s mind, waking him up from a deep slumber. He knew that voice very well and despised it to no end, but it was also the voice of the one who could give him the world, or take everything away from him. "Only two seconds separated your own from the death of the remaining Orcs. I would say very well done, but to be honest, you did a crappy job."

"Tell me about it," Kaden replied. He had no real idea what Bardos would have in store for him this time around. Hearing he had died however, instantly dashed his hopes for a new future together with Laney in this world.

"Oh, I did just tell you about it. That's why we're here." The silence that followed was very long and uncomfortable. He wanted to know what was going to happen to him and get it over with already, not sit in silence like a scolded child.

"Why am I here, if I may ask?"

"What do you think about a new chance?" Bardos asked, making it sound as if it was him doing Kaden a favour. Being generally dense in the head, Kaden agreed without even thinking about the repercussions. The urge to go back was keeping him from thinking straight, as if he was under a spell.

"Yes! Please!" Kaden replied, not even knowing where he or his god were. A deep laughter was Bardos’ reply.

"Very well then. In that case, I order you to build a statue in my name. I expect nothing less than the centre of the village. It has to be done within ninety days of returning to your body and has to be the tallest thing construct within the village. Do you accept?"

"I do!" Kaden hurriedly replied, his voice a pitiful whining.

"You disgust me, human filth. Pleading for your life as if it had any meaning before you died. Do not forget your promise, human. If you do, nothing but eternal suffering awaits you. Heed my words," Bardos said before the darkness shifted into bright light.

* * * * *

Kaden opened his eyes and stared into bright daylight. Razor was perched on a log and looked down on him, cocking his head to one side, then the other.

"He sure is a benevolent ruler," Razor thought, not knowing what else to say.

"Sure he is. The one and only," mocked Kaden in return. He had no idea what had happened earlier, and didn’t really care. All he knew was that the second chance would have to be repaid, and the statue built. "How long have I been out?"

"All night. To be honest, I thought you would stay dead. What a pity, I could have done some experiments with your corpse." Kaden, annoyed at the bird's words, got up and looked around him, taking the scenery in. Almost nothing was left of the previous rubble and partially demolished homes.

In the background, the sound of metal on stone, and metal on wood could be heard as chatter created a lively environment.

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