“How much do you know about the Immortal Legacy’s faeries, Leon?” Freya asked.
That evening, she and Leon were sitting at a nearby café, enjoying the town’s food, drinks, and the pleasant night atmosphere.
“Not much yet,” Leon admitted, taking a sip of his drink. “What I do know is that they’re a race whose true potential can only be unlocked when they form a bond with humans. It’s a pretty unique concept, but it also feels kind of forced. And because of this setup, many faeries end up being mistreated by the humans who contract with them. Some are even used as… sex objects. Is that right?”
Freya nodded slowly. “Yes… but why did you bring up the last part with so much enthusiasm? Were you thinking about that?”
Leon sighed. “You always know how to put me on the spot, huh?”
Freya smirked. “Well, even now, a lot of players are actively trying to form bonds or contracts with faeries, you know.”
“Yeah, but isn’t it also common for players to marry NPCs in-game, Freya?” Leon countered.
“Yes… they do it to experience something different,” she replied softly, before quickly diverting her gaze, feeling a bit awkward for steering the conversation into such a strange topic.
Leon leaned in, intrigued. “Don’t Spirits also form contracts with humans, just like Faeries do? What makes them different?”
Freya smiled and nodded. “Basically, Faeries and Spirits have similar contracts, but there’s a key difference. If a Faery’s contracted human dies, they can’t form another contract with anyone else. The bond between Faeries and Humans runs much deeper emotionally because of this permanence.”
“So, what are the conditions of these contracts?” Leon pressed. “Isn’t it kind of like slavery?”
Freya giggled, raising an eyebrow. “How can you talk about slavery when you yourself have two Spirits under contract? Oh wait, not two, but four, including that horse and the little troublemaker.”
Leon scoffed, shaking his head. “I don’t enslave them. I raised them, provided them with food and everything they need, and I treat them well-like companions, not servants.”
Freya’s smile softened. “That’s how it should be. But Faeries are different from Spirits. Faeries are more like Humans, Dwarves, and Elves. They have physical bodies, and they can die. Spirits, on the other hand, don’t have a true physical form. When they ‘die,’ they simply return to their own realm. A Spirit only dies when they no longer have the will to live.”
Leon furrowed his brow, considering her words. “That’s… a strange way to exist.”
Freya nodded. “It’s unique, for sure. But that’s why Faeries are much more vulnerable in their contracts-they experience loss and mortality, just like we do.”
Leon nodded, encouraging her to continue.
Freya took a slow breath before explaining, “A bond for Faeries is a form of trust and kindness towards Humans.”
She paused for a moment, collecting her thoughts. “It all started, according to history, when the Fae Queen had a strong relationship with humans. They lived side by side in harmony. But one day, the Fae Queen made a mistake, and because of that mistake, Faeries could only unlock their true potential by forming a bond with Humans.”
Leon raised an eyebrow. “What mistake did the Fae Queen make?”
“There are many different versions of the story, but the true details have never been revealed,” Freya replied.
“A mistake that forced Faeries to rely on humans just to unlock their full potential?” Leon asked, clearly intrigued.
“Yes,”
Leon shook his head. “That’s a pretty harsh fate for them. I mean, even without the contract, they can still live fine lives, right? There’s no actual need to form a contract if they know the risks involved.”
Freya shook her head. “That’s like saying humans don’t need to get married, even if they eventually feel trapped in their relationship.”
Leon chuckled. “You’re comparing the contract to marriage, Freya?”
“It’s even worse than marriage,” Freya said with a slight smirk. “Imagine you only get to choose once, and if that human-who has such a short lifespan-dies, the Faery is left alone, while they live on for who knows how many more years.”
Leon nodded slowly, realizing the depth of her point. “Yeah, that does sound incredibly unfair for them.”
Freya’s expression softened. “It’s a cruel reality. And yet, despite the risks, many Faeries still choose to bond with humans, hoping for something meaningful.”
“I’m curious about this Fae Queen. She’s the holder of the Lust Blessing, right? Where is she? And what mistake did she make? Can this curse be broken?”
“Why don’t you ask her directly when you eventually meet her?” Freya replied with a giggle. “Who knows, the deeper you get involved with the faeries, the better your chances. Plus, didn’t they say you’re the one their Queen prophesied about? Feels like there’s a prophecy tied to you everywhere you go, Leon-almost like the game was made for you.”
“I didn’t feel that way when I was struggling to beat demons ranked in the 50s,” Leon said with a smirk.
He continued, shifting the topic. “So, next question, Freya. What exactly is a Faery bond? How does it differ from the contract I made with Polly and Gaia?”
Freya’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm. “A bond between faeries and humans is based on mutual trust and deep emotions-it’s like marriage for faeries. Once the bond is formed, faeries can’t disobey any orders from their bond partner. In return, the faeries unlock special, unique abilities that only come from that bond.”
“Marry?” Leon asked, raising an eyebrow. “Do you mean they reproduce? Like, a half faery, half-human child is born?”
Freya burst out laughing at his question.
“What’s so funny? Isn’t it a natural question when you mention marriage?”
After calming down, Freya smiled and replied, “Faeries don’t have reproductive organs like humans do. They come into existence in a completely different way. When two faeries are deeply in love, their offspring are born without the need for pregnancy or sexual intercourse. For them, the expression of deep emotions is their equivalent of… well, intimacy.”
Leon blinked, processing this. “So… how do humans use them as sex objects if they don’t have reproductive organs?”
Freya smirked. “Did you really think that kind of thing requires reproductive organs?”
Leon paused, then answered, “No…?”
“This is the first time I’ve seen you so enthusiastic about discussing sex, Leon. Are you interested in learning more?”
“Just get to the conclusion, please,” he muttered.
Freya giggled. “Okay… so, Faeries won’t produce offspring through their relationship with
humans.”
Leon sighed. “When a bond between faeries and humans is formed out of mutual feelings, only for humans to exploit them and cause harm, the fate of faeries in Yunatea seems truly
oppressive.”
Freya nodded. “And to make things worse, their Queen vanished, leaving them without
leadership.”
Leon pondered her words before saying, “I’m satisfied with your explanation. Is there anything else important I should know?”
Freya’s eyes brightened. “Oh, yes! You’ve been invited by someone to join their team for the Eternal Challenge-the biggest competition event in Immortal Legacy. It’s scheduled for
early next year!”
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(Author’s Note:)
Hi, give me some time to build up for this grand arc. I’m confident the final outcome will be satisfying for all of you!
But first, we need to dive a bit into world-building, laying the foundation to learn more about the faeries and, possibly, their queen.
Not to mention, the Moon Goddess, who once again plays a major role in all of this. She seems
to have her hand in everything, doesn’t she? Who exactly is this mysterious Moon Goddess?
I’d love to hear your theories about this enigmatic figure.
Stay tuned!