Nine Tales [BL]

4.4

Renshu paced his room, his footsteps landing heavily in agitation.

[What now, Host?]

"I don't know." Renshu growled, running a hand through his hair. "The easiest way to release the genes would be to undo the spell. However, without seeing the makeup of the curse, it's practically impossible. There are a few other possibilities but the likelihood of them succeeding is low."

[I believe in you, Host!]

Renshu sighed, " This revolt will take longer than I expected."

[Revolt?]

"Duh." Renshu rolled his eyes. "Once the genies are free, we use them to amass a bigger army and subdue the humans." Renshu's eyes glowed with a harsh light as he sneered, "Let them taste the agony of slavery."

[.......]

Renshu fell onto the chaise, blowing a stray strand of hair out of his face. "What is taking Rani so long?"

[......Host?]

"Hmm?"

[......Do you trust me?]

Renshu cocked his head, straightening up. "Why are you asking?"

[That's a no, then.]

Renshu furrowed his brows. "it's not a no....I...there are a few people I trust." Renshu chuckled. "Many betrayed it." Renshu went silent before sighing. "I guess I'm a fool to give it again. But yes, Rein Nett. I trust you. We've been in 3 worlds together. You never did anything that could hurt 

me. Hell, you helped me out a lot. Though, that could just be for your benefit."

[You think so little of me that I would hurt you if you weren't my Host?]

Renshu pursed his lips, staring absently at the wall. "......no. I don't think you are capable of hurting anyone."

[Then, can I speak freely?]

"Of course." Renshu snorted despite his the prick of pain in his heart. Did Rein Nett think it had to walk on eggshells around me? Even after all this time?

[Host, you want to start an uprising in this world as well? Violence always seems to be your choice in any situation.]

"Not always. There just weren't any other options before."

[Host, that is not true. In the first world, you could have followed the plot and done what the Female Lead did, giving Idan the psychiatric help he needed. Instead, you encouraged his anger and madness until he took his revenge by killing his enemies and locking you up in his deep obsession. In the second world, you once again pushed for violence, for revenge by having Eli assist you in killing your Brother Prince and in the end, you died and left the child alone. In the last world-]

"I tried to convince Mer to kill the humans and eventually the Zerg were wiped out." Renshu concluded bitterly.

[And you were cast out multiple times by the Zerg you befriended and betrayed.]

"I did not betray him!" Renshu snarled, leaping up.

[That isn't the point, Host.]

Renshu had an idea forming in his head, but still, he asked, "What are you trying to say?"

[Host, you choose violence whenever it is present and you always end up hurting yourself. Perhaps, it is time to try something different.]

"Like what? Make friends with humans?" Renshu sneered, voice dripping acid.