On this good day, Walter went on his usual morning walk. The different species in Bastet's temple saw him and bowed to him. Walter nodded from time to time at them in acknowledgement. They all knew he was a Writer and Writers were only one of two things, feared or respected. There was really nothing more to them than that. It was true that not all mortals knew about the existence of Writers, in fact, only those very high in the authority of certain races or those in service to Writers were aware.However, Mortals that were aware all bowed before the most superior race in all the cosmos. Destiny's authors to the multitude of souls. If knowledge of Writers were to ever go public, it would most definitely cause a catastrophic series of events. Religion as a whole would become insignificant for most and the idea of living a life of freedom but a myth.Only those that had their lives or souls tied to the service of this elite race were permitted to enjoy 'Freedom'. And even then, it was mo

Bastet and Walter were in surprise. "How did you know? Did Maria tell you!?" Walter asked. "No! But I think she wanted to. I kinda figured it out myself, especially with the level of importance you guys have been placing on it."Bastet nodded, "Yes! that Pendant contains Endurance, But the pendant is not a seal. It would be better to call it a temporary resting place, more like a tent you sleep in when you are out camping.""Huh! Are you saying Endurance is sleeping?" Derek asked."Kinda! Master Levinack put it to sleep so that it could not be found by opposing parties." Bastet responded. "Wow! Is that even possible? Putting an Elder rune to sleep?" Derek added, looking at the pendant in his hand in surprise.This time around, Hayaa was the one that answered his question, "Intelligence starts from Elder Runes. But Elder Runes are forever hovering at that initial state, never crossing it. They are like babies, and if they are like babies, Royal Runes are more like Nannies to the Elder

Derek's chest heaved up and down, he could barely get enough oxygen into his lungs. He did not know how long it had been, but that sun had never left its centre position since he got here. His clothes were torn at different points showing bruises and cuts. From the side of his mouth, dried blood stains. His eyes felt a bit drowsy from the exhaustion, and if Hayaa did not keep motivating him to hold on, he might have decided to give up and lie on the ground already.He felt extremely thirsty to the extent that he was tempted to zip down and drink his urine, but obviously, his opponents won't let him. What made matters worse was not the fact that his opponents multiplied with every round, increasing the toughness, but that the sun seemed to be getting hotter and hotter. He had already sweat so much that he was sure his pores were afraid of the heat to allow any more salt and water out. His skin felt cakey and his tongue continually searched for wetness in his mouth, like a fish out of w

"Wait! let me get this straight, Derek is challenging the Elder Rune of House Thembeka? And Mr Walter and Bastet went to help him?" Madeline asked, trying to catch her breath as she sent forth yet another projection of a Cerberus to attack Aesir."No! he is taking its test in order to tame the elder Rune. It only bows to whoever can pass its test. Secondly, Madam Bastet and Mr Walter cannot help him, this is something he has to do on his own. They are only there to supervise, to ensure no harm comes to him." Lydia corrected patiently. She watched the friendly spar between the two and gave pointers at different times to both of them."I have a question," Aesir swung his sword one more time at the neck of the beast that Madeline sent over, before turning to face Lydia. "So! let's assume something goes wrong, and Derek is in danger, can Mr Walter or Bastet fight against the Elder Rune?"Lydia raised a brow to Aesir, "Firstly, No! It's an Elder Rune, I don't think you understand how power

"Endurance picks the most important, dreadful and emotionally unstable thing to you and presents it in a way only absolute conviction and willpower for your goals canhelp you pass its test. For Levinack, the test of strength was easy, he fought legendary creatures and showed his valour. What really touched his heart was when the lives of members of the Thembeka family were out against the lives of myself and your aunt Vowero." She waved her hand and the images changed, "We are Writers and are apathetic by nature, but are we? Are we truly apathetic or is it just what we choose to tell ourselves? For me, I don't believe so. I don't believe we do not feel. In fact, I believe we feel far more than any other species in the cosmos. And do you know why?" She asked,Derek shook his head in confusion. "We feel more because we have to. We get the opportunity to see and connect with millions of other lives and see their pain, and their happiness. In fact, we even feel them, and sometimes we hav