New law of Beast Taming

"It was so easy for Kori to ask me this favour. Has she thought about the position this puts me in now? I can’t just walk up to Krata and ask him for help. He will not listen to me in the first place, even when I am older."

Amane sighed, but she knew there was not much she could do.

She understood Kori’s reason for putting Krata on the list of people they must get on their side, especially when you looked at the chessboard that would be prepared due to this fight.

The Law was a power which had a lot of influence. And it would only lose if it had a retained to house that power and to grow.

The current retained was Krata, and he was also someone who had been close to Amane when she had been a goddess.

But she had not seen or heard from Krata once she had lost her goddess powers and status. She had been abandoned in the human world without reaching him.

"It’s unfortunate, but I can’t do this. I will tell Kori tomorrow and take up another assignment."

That was Amane’s plan. But her unconscious mind had other plans for her. And these plans, Amane was not even sure she had in her mind.

The familiar name and familiar faces caused Amane to get triggered and remember her past—the past that she had done her best to forget.

It all came back to her in that moment.

.......

It was a beautiful place. The moon was high in the sky, and its reflection rippled in the water below.

A soft hand reached out to touch the water’s surface and distort the moon’s image before a body submerged in water. The body sank deeper into the depths and closed its eyes.

That should be the end of one’s life. But since the one drowning was a god with infinite life, all they could do was suffer in that moment.

As more time passed, the suffering eased, and breathing underwater became possible. The child sighed as his body adapted to his new environment. He knew that there was no point in attempting to drown anymore.

So, he pushed his body until he reached the water’s surface and gasped. He had survived yet another attempt to end his life.

"Why won’t his life end? I cannot do anything worthwhile, and my powers are also useless. No one will agree to kill me because of the karmic retribution they will have to face. So, what should I do now?"

The child asked while looking down at his hands. Those hands had turned black due to the poison the child had taken before.

He had tried everything to end his life, and somehow, nothing had worked as he intended it to.

"If you want to kill yourself, then these childish tricks will not work. You would need something much more potent than this. I can end your life if you want me to."

The child felt his heart freeze, and he looked behind with a startled expression. His eyes fell on shiny, long black hair framing a beautiful face.

"Amane, you startled me. You should have warned me if you would sneak up on me like this. I thought I was about to die."

The child complained as he pulled his body out of the water. He was happy to see Amane but disappointed at his attempt simultaneously.

"Hmm, I could tell you were trying your hardest back then. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot die and will forever continue to live our fate. But that’s enough of the depressing talks. For now, come inside. The others are starting to arrive."

Amane warned the child before she walked inside the traditional house behind her. The child followed her as well, but he walked slower and without grace.

Gods were given an age ever since their birth. They could not grow, and they could not change their power level. The only thing they could do was to increase their proficiency in their skills.

That was what everyone but Amane believed. She had repeatedly told the kid that he would gain power slowly. But the kid knew it in his heart - that would never happen.

"Krata, Amane, you are both here? Did The Law call for you as well? It has been bugging me for this visit for so long. I thought I would go crazy with irritation."

The pair turned around, and Krata’s face lit up with a smile once he noticed the new addition.

"Rabelais, you are here to visit us? No, I guess you are here for official work. But still, it is nice to see you again. How are you feeling? Does your body feel alright? Are you in pain?"

The kid asked in quick succession while looking at Rabelais. The dragon queen looked awkward to have so much attention on her.

She looked up to see what Amane would do, but the other goddess did nothing. She did not even pay attention to her beyond what was necessary.

"I am doing amazing, kid. I don’t know what ’The Law’ wants from me, but I am here to listen to it nonetheless. And speaking of that, Amane, don’t you need to have an audience with The Law now? I can feel the pressure in the air."

Amane could feel the nudge in the air as well. The Law was forcing Amane to hurry up and head toward him. She did not want to meet The Law but could not deny it. Their relationship was complicated, and not one Amane would wish on anyone.

Despite her misgivings, she decided to head out and meet The Law.

"I guess I should take care of this mess first. As much as I want to spend time with you both, The Law would cause us many problems if I don’t deal with it first."

Amane sighed and walked toward the most secure place in the whole palace - the inner gardens.

The door was not locked, but it could not be pushed open by most people. Only those permitted by ’The Law’ could enter this place and enjoy its benefits.

Luckily, Amane was one of them, and she pushed the heavy doors open.

Many people wondered what the inner gardens looked like and were envious of anyone who got permission to head toward them.

And at first, anyone who entered the inner gardens would praise it for its beauty. Various flowers and fruits grew in the inner garden, giving it a colourful look.

But beneath it all lay the rotting core of the god’s world. The small but cruel child sitting in the middle of the garden looked up sharply and met Amane’s eyes with inhuman ones.

Today, The Law has decided to take the form of a human child. Tomorrow, it would be something different. There needed to be a way to tell what form The Law would take next.

[Amane, you are finally here. Have you given thought to what I asked of you? Are you ready to take up your duty as my guardian and vessel? This is the second time I had to ask you this.]

The law did not speak, but it echoed inside Amane’s mind. Amane needed to answer The Law but could not bring her words out.

She wanted to deny what The Law was saying; she did not want to be a vessel. She had a lot of her life left.

But if The Law had decided to make her the vessel, then nothing could change it.

’There is no point in fighting a losing battle. I should accept my fate and surrender now.’

That was the only option Amane had in her given situation, but she did not want to give up. She felt a miracle would happen if she could stall out for a little longer.

[Very well. I understand what your silence means. But you will have to pay a price for your rebellion. The one to pay this price will not be you but someone close to you. Only then will you understand your foolishness.] Your journey continues on freewebnovel

That sounded like a promise, and Amane felt her heart stop beating for a minute. She did not know what to think.

[You should go now. I will meet you during the gathering.]

Amane’s cue was to run out of the inner garden and gather her thoughts. She knew that her indecisiveness was dangerous and it could cost her a lot. But Amane needed more time to think.

Being a vessel was akin to having your freedom sucked out of you. And Amane was not sold on this idea.

Many other gods would kill for this opportunity, but they were not Amane.

"Amane, are you alright? You look pale, and you are sweating a lot. Did The Law tell you something horrible? Is someone going to die? Or, is it another disaster that is approaching?"

Krata asked once he noticed Amane. She had no idea where the kid had been until now, but he must be close by to arrive so soon.

"Ah, it’s nothing. I felt a little under the weather, so I want to rest now. I will see you during today’s meeting."

Even Krata knew that this was bullshit. Gods did not get sick. Their bodies were designed never to stop functioning, and their divine energy ensured the functioning was always smooth.

"Amane looked tired. But she always looks like this when she comes out of the central garden. I wonder what happens in there. I want to check that place out, but I don’t want to make anyone angry,"