Rohen glanced at Tarmio indignantly.
"Oh, you swung it though! Don't you understand that she is mine? Only the Rulers can communicate with her, and you are still far from such status. Is her energy attracted? I know that you are familiar with her and cannot forget."
"Why does she have such a high position and inaccessibility, because she was recently still a human?"
"You're a clairvoyant, don't you really know about women's Essences? They can live in any physical form and have no idea of their greatness. They differ from ordinary souls. You all have a responsibility to keep the princesses in our world. We have not yet managed to return the nine Essences that were burned eight hundred years ago and there is a lot of work for you."
"Why did the Rulers do this?" Tarmio was perplexed.
"Their memory is erased during rebirth, they are easier to manipulate. You are asking obvious things."
"What are male Essences needed for? Why do they live next to you?"
Rohen raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"What an inquisitive mind you have! Because they know how to love in such a way that they tie women to them for a long time. The mutual feelings between Essences inspire me. I enjoy their vibes when I watch them, although it's hard for you to understand. You cannot yet immerse yourself in this environment where the transformation of the soul into the ability to love is possible. Everything is still at the experimental stage, but the results are already making me happy. If you try and serve properly, someday you will end up in Ornalion to study."
"Do the Gods live there? I'd like to meet them."
"Have you met Avilena yet?" Rohen asked. "She worked actively here."
"I've heard a lot about her unheard-of conquering power. Everyone who has encountered her is impressed by her beauty and strength."
Rohen laughed lightly.
"It's dangerous for you to meet her - you'll suffer, but it's a great idea for my entertainment! You'll meet her soon! In the meantime, get love from Zarmina and please me."
When the Phoenix first announced himself in Xantarian society, all aristocrats rushed to get to know him. Everyone wanted to see the almighty syrinx, whom they had been calling for incarnation for so long.
Tarmio, like many others, was struck at first sight by his personality. Like all clairvoyants, from whom you cannot hide the truth, he immediately felt the multidimensionality and omnipotence of this extraordinary being.
Rohen then spoke to the public in the city lecture hall and made an indelible impression on those gathered. His statements about the transformation of society and a speedy victory over the enemy excited the aristocrats, revealing many supporters of his progressive actions. When everyone saw how much he exceeded all expectations in battles against the Zirux, Rohen gained even more fans.
The only strange thing that no one could understand was the call to abandon the current Prosperity Code, which meant a complete cessation of violent interference in the lives of the people inhabiting the lower floors. The return of concubines to people and the stopage of kidnapping girls from the streets of the city were strictly demanded by the newly-minted goddess of Freedom, and even the Rulers could not interfere with the orders of the new leader.
Rohen was rightfully considered the Lord of all magicians for his incredible miracles and ability to bestow superpower, as well as take away magical gifts from particularly obstinate aristocrats. No one could argue with him or disobey him anymore.
Tarmio, like many, was ready to serve the mighty Phoenix unquestioningly and carry out all his instructions. One day, Rohen appeared in his apartment for a personal acquaintance and offered to help in the difficult task of upbringing princesses.
"As Overlord, I will officially cancel the competition and declare you Zarmina's chosen one if you agree to work for the good of our society."
"And what is the job?" Tarmio became excited at such an unexpected opportunity to get closer to the princess.
"Make her fall in love with you and your friends."
"Ok, I agree."
Tarmio was not sure that he would be able to melt the princess's icy heart, but the thought that he would enjoy love with an inaccessible beauty, having bypassed the competition, greatly excited him.
"Why did you choose me for Zarmina? I'm inexperienced and have never had contact with princesses," he tried to understand Rohen's actions.
"I know better who to appoint as the Warrior of Love," the all-powerful magician answered briefly.
***
Someone persistently banged on the door and called his name, but Gedeon was not even going to answer. His reclusiveness seemed to give no rest to anyone, and often someone tried to get a meeting with him.
"Deo, if you don't open it, I'll come in myself!" A female voice demanded.
The door suddenly opened and Avilena jumped into the room.
"There was actually a lock there!" The young man jumped up indignantly, turning away from the uninvited guest.
"Oh, yes, I could get to you through the teleport. And opening locks is my gift of penetration!"
Avilena approached the detached Gedeon, who was sitting on the floor in the lotus position.
"I wanted to suggest you visit your sister on Xantari to unwind. Otherwise, you're sitting here, already overgrown with moss, and there are so many interesting things in the world!"
The young man blinked his eyes in alarm and looked at her incredulously.
"Don't worry, I'll somehow survive your burning gaze," she grinned, clapping him on the shoulder in a friendly manner.
"Can you take me to Farenia? Isn't this dangerous? My father never offered me to travel with him and he had not been to Xantari yet."
"It's not dangerous with me! No one is pursuing me anymore, the agents have stopped hunting for me, Rohen has brought his order. I made a bunch of friends there, they are crazy about me. Parties, get-togethers, romances… Oh! I'm so delighted! What kind of men are there!"