[03] || [Video/Audio] || [Awakening]

[great_king_of_evil]

[ Greetings people of the tower, have the King of Evil who cursed the tower this month appear on the terminals, for the first time in over six months. He looks fairly neutral, with a very light smile. ]

So long as it been since I last posted here, and yet I see nothing changed. The same cycle has been repeating over and over again, both here and where we come from. Higher powers play with those they see as inferior... Cruel and pointless games meant to satisfy their own amusement. From the tortured crowds sometimes a voice arise, then many--

But at the first bone tossed their way, the mindless masses go back in rank behind the higher powers they chose to venerate as deities. At the first occasion to forget, they chose blissful ignorance. Yes... In the end, complacency reigns. People always return to their meaningless preoccupations and lose of sight what should matter most.

[ He pauses and shakes his head in disapproval before continuing. ]

Have voice even been heard in this tower? Many entertained -and without a doubt still do- the idea that following certain golden haired women would bring them what they longed for. Yet, nothing happened. All they did was replace a deplorable situation with another, build a false hope they could comfort themselves with. All they did was turn a blind eye on reality.

Not a voice arise to stand against the status quo. [A very short and deep chuckle.] How pathetic. Tell me, Tower of Animus, do you not believe time has come for you to awaken and bring about an end to this?

Comments

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

Hey, who the hell said we were being complacent? Some of us are actually trying to do something about being stuck here, instead of making everyone else miserable!

[...says the person that follows other people around like a puppy dog.]

[Video]

[great_king_of_evil]

[ A low chuckle and he shakes his head. ]

I did say it. You have not done anything of consequences. You imagine yourself as a hero who actually tries to do something, don't you boy? I commend your spirit. But please entertain me.

Tell me what you have accomplished so far that is a step toward freedom? A step toward independence? A step toward the revival of your world?

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke let out a soft noise, looking like Ganondorf just stomped on a puppy in front of him. After a moment, his gaze shot away from the screen, focusing on some point on the floor.]

...I'm not a hero.

[Because that was what Van said he'd be when he got to Akzeriuth... but then what Van had in mind would have made him the complete opposite.]

[Video]

[great_king_of_evil]

I know.

[ Spoken on a casual and normal tone. ]

You displayed none of the qualities expected from the heroes. I am pleased you have the discernment to realize it.

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke scrunched his face up, finally glancing back at the screen after a moment.]

...we can only do what we can. I try to help out where I can, but I'm only one person. And after everyone found out just how we're all brought back to life after we die? I... can't blame people for being scared.

[It didn't bother him so much; he was already a replica. Other people? Asch? Yeah, he was worried for them.]

[Video]

[great_king_of_evil]

This tower has actively received people for close to two years. The revelation you are using as an excuse happened last month.

[ A short pause. ]

What they can amount to nothing They have never tried. And never will unless something prevent them from ignoring reality. Now stop looking for excuses.

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

I'm not trying to make excuses, I said I don't blame them. Finding out you're a replica... even if it's just your own body... it's not easy.

[Personal experience, Ganon. Personal. Experience.]

...what would you do then? Any raid I've heard of hasn't worked, trying to break walls or jump off the open air floors doesn't work.

[Video]

[great_king_of_evil]

They woke up here finding out their world is gone. Their bodies being replica should be nothing in comparison.

[ He chuckles and shakes his head. Speaking of his plans on the network? Not wise. ]

I am not here to speak of what I would or not do. Any such conversation about this here would be foolish. I am here to see if those with the will to move forward will. Take a mere look at the answers to this post and see for yourself that what I said is justified.

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

[Luke paused a moment to do just that, frowning steadily as he went over what he could see. Dammit, he… wasn't sure; he wished he could be a better judge of people.]

Okay… so maybe you're right. But you're not exactly the most trustworthy person to bring this up. I mean, peolpe died during that last thing.

[And those dragons were a pain!]

[Video]

[great_king_of_evil]

Did you not notice how during that last thing, everything was conveniently prepared to help your task? Chests with keys, items to help you-- During that last thing, if I had wanted to kill or harm people, I would have done it.

It was obviously not my intent.

[ He shakes his head. ]

Now even if I am not the most trustworthy person to bring this up, I am the only one. May I ask, why those you see as trustworthy did not bring this up before?

[Video]

[sacred_flamer]

Because… that is…

[Luke fumbled for a reason, but he couldn't really find one. If Yu had brought it up, he would have agreed, no question. So… why didn't he? He couldn't have been okay with just being stuck here… right? And what about Asch? Or Guy? Or Jade? This wasn't making any sense in his mind, and he put a hand to his head, feeling it start to ache.]

…it's a lot to think about, I guess…

[But even he could tell how uncertain he sounded.]