"Hehehe, Ace, Ace don't you know even when am dying it's no fun to not play games? Haha… like they say in your world, life is too short, hahaha… it never hurts to play games."
My lips flinch with being annoyed but I try to relax. What about his powers didn't he tell me?
I spoke out not trying to seem like I was interested…
"So… what powers are you talking about? Aren't you going to be on your deathbed very soon? Are you just trying to sound cool? I did scream a moment ago but it seems it was a false alarm."
I don't think this will work but it doesn't hurt to give it a try.
The next thing that happened is something I didn't expect, even from someone like Tet.
"Why do you think you landed face first and I landed on my feet when we felt to the chessboard? I have many powers or should I say had… wait a minute… Nice try, if I didn't stop laughing for a minute you would have got me but I give you pointers for effort."
The irritation that I feel just one more word would make steam come out of my ears. Saying it is one thing but slapping my own words in my face is just showing off.
… if it's a hint he wants, it's a hint he shells get… haha he's going to be gone in a few days it's one peace of mind I shall have…
"Since you, 're not an essay one to fool I will give you a hint, it's a way to travel."
He looked at me with eyes as if he was trying to find out what exactly is the structure that is part of my soul. He hung his head to the side as if he was thinking.
"Hmm… I see so it's just like my teleportation, interdimensional travel, and reality-warping. Oh hahaha… the reason that you felt face first is that I was using my magic to levitate.
But like I said before even if I tell you this it's useless, not even if you were to put me on life support it wouldn't save me after I pulled you into here and used the rest of my magic."
This was a bit of a surprise to me but it also explained how he was able to pull me into this dimensional fragment. But I think he got what he deserved, always trying to fool me. Who's laughing now…
"Oh, Ace we're not done yet, haha… No offense but you think I want to vanish and the last thing I want to see is your face? Hahahaha… okay okay am stop, but seriously the people must know of my forever absences and your ascendant to be the God that you are… at least for that short amount of time you have."
Always… always trying to provoke… if I wasn't smart enough I would let my facial expression get the better of me again… haha jokes on you I have found a way…
Only one question came to mind since the sooner he's gone the less irritating it would be, so I asked;
"So are you going to do an announcement or what?"
He gave me a strange look as if I was delirious and spoke.
"Hmm?… no, no we going to go to the "The National Library of Elkia" one of the reasons that you don't see the two giant chess pieces above their race larger than these on the chessboard is because we're standing on a small plot of land and it can only manifest on the board instead of both.
Now the reason we're going to the library is that am tired of explaining things to you…
And about the announcement am going to do it tomorrow."
As he spoke I felt relief as I thought. 'Well at least I don't have to be irritated by the prick… but this library I wonder…'
As I thought I saw him move close to me with a notion of pointing where my back was to follow.
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25 minutes later
"Here we are, you should go help yourself the more you know the better, you could even come up with an idea that can help you in this situation."
Even though I have found a way but hearing him makes me want to beat him for the reason that is in this situation because of him in the first place that is if it was possible.
But this place looks like... The exterior of the building resembles the Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C.
I stop my thoughts as I see him motioning for me to go inside...
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1 minute later
As I step through the door I see in amazement the library... Inside the library, there are bookshelves piled up against the wall and ceiling, inevitably defying the laws of gravity. Numerous light orbs are floating in the air and bookshelves that were tens of meters tall, constructing a maze-like situation filled with a fantasy-like atmosphere... There is a kitchen??
Weird to say the least...
But looking again everything seems dusty like no one had been there for years.
I look to Tet who probably guessed what I wanted to ask.
" yes, yes this library has not had anyone to attend to it since most of them are gone, and those who are left likely feel that self-preservation of their race is more important right now."
As he was speaking I was head down a path with both Dusty books on my sides.
One thing that he said but never mentioned again was his magic... I want to see what magic this place has.
As I walk he noticed that I stop paying attention and try to find something to look at.
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26 hours later
Now... Now I understand what happened during "The Eternal War" but what has gotten my attention is the different race's affinity for magic.
'Hmm... Immanity seems like the one that got the short stick.'
I thought as I was stockpiling books while looking at their contents.
Immanity was lacking in the magic department but what caught my attention was thinking back to going down the stair to find a structure that when I asked Tet he said was the equipment to conduct a game of Materialization Shiritori.
It was interesting how if I were to say a word playing the game if the subject of that word is not present then it would appear but it would disappear if calling on an object that is already here.
As I was thinking of the intricacies of the library I hear someone talking which I presume was Tet since he was the only person here with me since yesterday.
"Aren't you working hard? Anyways we have no time for this I wanna go site seeing and before I could do that I might as well make the announcement to the two races that are left."
He… interrupted my line of thought because he wanted to go site seeing?
But before I could get angry my face turned cold trying to hide how happy I am not to have to hear his voice again after this.
I started to try to walk towards the entrance of the library but then Tet stop me while also giving me a look of confusion."
"What are you doing? never mind, the rest of my Life force is almost going to wast I might as well talk to all the races left with it before I go."
I wanted to interrupt what he was saying had not understood the meaning of his words but then felt that if I interrupted I would be the scrutiny of his annoyance.
"I hear by speak as once the God of Games, my life has come to an end. Something that no one would want to happen to them but had to make the hard decision to try and keep this dimension from falling apart any farther.
It has been an honor being your God but to keep this place from falling apart I have appointed a new God of Games, Ace it is up to him to find a solution or Meet the same fate as I."
Just at the last words, Tet drops to the ground on one knee. I look at him as I extend my hand, he looked at me as he grab it and stood up.
"Thank you, I know it's going to be hard but for me, there is nothing left I could do however if it's you, you should try and find a way at least or be in my Position in a few decades."
I thought 'did he say I only have a few decades? A bit too short but it just means I have to speed up my plans'
As I was a bit shaken up by what he said I see him walking out the front door entrance to the library but I did not pay too much heed for I had to replan my travels for once he is gone.