Interview with the Dragon Goddess - Part 4: The Betrayal

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- The humans were treating all other creatures like objects of their property: they would trade them, modify them to their needs, control their population, and use them to do their work and satisfy their needs and whims. We were meant to inspire and lead everyone by our example, but the example set by Amaxis was not what we were meant to give. So many prayers asking for my help in stopping the abuse, such high hopes being placed on me. No one else was able to help them, and it was my duty to make the world prosper and be a better place. I could not turn them down, it felt wrong.

That left me speechless, I felt guilty. There is so much cruelty, and slavery is considered normal in our society and system of beliefs. We believe it is fine for living beings other than humans to be born in captivity and used for a defined purpose without caring about their feelings or giving them any choice.

- I looked for mortals willing to become my vessels, my Avatars, and acted through them from the shadows for years. I worked hard to make humans feel empathy for creatures other than themselves. That is how I met a very peculiar man. - Her eyes brightened. Whoever that man was, he evocated positive feelings in a way I hadn't seen during all the interview. - He was very special, unlike anyone I ever met. He was not only wise, smart and strong, but also compassionate and willing to help me in my cause. I gave him one child with my real body, and three with one of my Avatars, who became his wife. All four of them lie in coffins now.

- I can't imagine the pain of a mother losing her children, I am sorry for your loss. - I said, trying to express empathy for her. She remained silent, forcing a smile while her eyes got wet. She broke the silence. - I sent our firstborn to liberate the slaves while I worked on doing the same for the other Gods. Many of the mortals were freed and formed a nation of their own, with my child as ruler. But then, there was a betrayal. What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet owned has bled to death under your knives, mortal. Who will wipe this blood off all of you?

Her eyes, full of anger, were directed at me. - I gave the mortals what I loved the most, as well as what they asked for, and that is the way they paid me. Mortals don't want to be free, they murdered the one who gave them freedom. Nobody wants my help, nobody really needs me. That is the reason I exiled myself. I heard their hypocritical prayers for days afterward, until I got tired and blocked them from my mind, then tried to kill myself with the Godslaying sword... and failed... They have probably forgotten about me after all this time.

- I have heard many of them pray to someone they call Champion of Freedom. - I responded. Upon hearing that title, her expression softened. - They keep asking forgiveness and want that deity to come back. - She burst into laughter. - You must be joking! That was one of my titles, why would they continue praying to me? I have not answered in over a thousand years, and they didn't appreciate my help back then, why would they want me to return? I would really love to hear that!

Her eyes drifted away as if she were thinking, or maybe listening to something I was unable to hear. She stopped laughing, her mood changing completely, she looked heart-touched, tears escaping her eyes again. She continued listening for a while, then wiped her tears with a handkerchief and broke the silence. - Assuming they really wanted me to come back, what would make them worth helping? They keep asking for things they could do by themselves, I don't see why would they need me, all they need is to be confident in what they do, and they shall accomplish it themselves.

- Us mortals may have the power to accomplish great things, - I replied to her. - but sometimes it's hard to believe in ourselves, we need to know someone believes in us and is there to support us as well. Maybe that is all the help you need to give.

Draxenath remained silent and ponderous as if listening again. After several minutes, she looked back at me. - If you don't mind, I would like to ask you about the current status quo of the world and the most recent events. - She looked rejuvenated and motivated like she had just gotten out of a long depression. Now I was being interviewed by her.

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