Chapter 231
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This collective resentment attracted a cursed spirit, one that fed on greed and the selfish hoarding of knowledge. The scroll he clutched became a symbol of his curse.
The other cursed being known as Elias, was a renowned scholar in a small thriving human city, known for his vast knowledge and eloquent speech. He held a position of great respect and influence, often consulted by leaders and common folk alike. Rumors of his help being required in the humanity kingdom adds to his reputation. However, Elias harbored a secret resentment towards those who dismissed his ideas or challenged his authority. This bitterness festered over time, which led to Elias beginning to manipulate information subtly, distorting truths to suit his narrative and undermine his rivals.
Elias’s manipulations, though initially small, grew more significant and harmful. He whispered falsehoods into the ears of the powerful, sowing discord and mistrust among allies, and leading to decisions based on twisted truths. The small city, once harmonious, began to fracture. People turned against each other, alliances crumbled, and chaos ensued. Unbeknownst to Elias, his deceitful actions stirred a collective resentment among the city’s inhabitants. Their shared anger and betrayal, amplified by the magnitude of Elias’s influence, led to Elias attracting a cursed spirit that attached itself to him.
The Knowledge Hoarder’s eyes glowed with an insatiable curiosity, while the Whisperer’s serpentine eyes gleamed with malevolent intent. They paused, considering each other, and then the Whisperer spoke.
His voice a silky hiss "Why do we fight, Hoarder? We are both seekers of knowledge, in our own ways. Perhaps we can settle this without bloodshed."
The Knowledge Hoarder voice dry and rasping "What do you propose, Whisperer? A sharing of our truths? I suspect your version of knowledge is nothing but a web of deceit."