Demon King Ganondorf (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
menaceunleashed) wrote2024-05-06 03:15 pm
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[Daqiang was, of course, not the only one on outer edges of Norhpip attempting to cull the seagul population. But he was one of the only one's lazily shooting bolts of (blue) fire into the air at them. Clearly not putting effort into hitting them and more into simply scaring them.
He was, also, being readily encouraged to terrorize the seagulls in this manner by a crowd of crabs at his feet cheering every time a seagull had to bank hard to avoid being roasted alive.]
He was, also, being readily encouraged to terrorize the seagulls in this manner by a crowd of crabs at his feet cheering every time a seagull had to bank hard to avoid being roasted alive.]
[Well, that's one way to catch attention - the whole blue bolt thing, that is. The King studies from afar for a short while before approaching, easily sighting the source. Unsurprisingly ringed by admirers, crab they may be, but nonetheless...]
...is that the power of the tattoos, or some other magic?
[hi how ya doin']
...is that the power of the tattoos, or some other magic?
[hi how ya doin']
[Technically, it could be considered a little of both. His power had been sealed upon coming to this world and the tattoo was all that had been capable of weakening the seal. Though, in this instance...]
It is not magic. It is Hellfire.
[He answered, voice even and a touch bored. Nearly empty of emotion.
Daqiang made note of the man's spiritual presence. It reeked of something similar to the Evil Spirit he'd encountered in the Three Realms. Dangerous. And interesting. In that it didn't seem to be driving the man insane or turning him into a monster.]
You are new to this world?
[A curious tilt to his head, but still no emotion in his voice. Or in his expression.]
It is not magic. It is Hellfire.
[He answered, voice even and a touch bored. Nearly empty of emotion.
Daqiang made note of the man's spiritual presence. It reeked of something similar to the Evil Spirit he'd encountered in the Three Realms. Dangerous. And interesting. In that it didn't seem to be driving the man insane or turning him into a monster.]
You are new to this world?
[A curious tilt to his head, but still no emotion in his voice. Or in his expression.]
[Oh, how little you know.]
I am.
[He shows no sign of intimidation, and even his curiosity seems less...whimsical as purposeful. There is something that has his attention.
He will know if it is useful to him or not.]
Hellfire, you say. [There is the slightest, nigh imperceptible tug of his lips.] Will you humor me a moment and demonstrate it against a target?
[The implication being that he will somehow provide one.]
I am.
[He shows no sign of intimidation, and even his curiosity seems less...whimsical as purposeful. There is something that has his attention.
He will know if it is useful to him or not.]
Hellfire, you say. [There is the slightest, nigh imperceptible tug of his lips.] Will you humor me a moment and demonstrate it against a target?
[The implication being that he will somehow provide one.]
[Daqiang dropped his arm, turning to face the other man and the seagulls took it as free reign to try and dive bomb the crowd of crabs at his feet.
His eyes flashed blue and the seagulls were met, instead, with dome shield of that same blue fire surrounding Daqiang, the crabs, and even Ganondorf, with a dozen feet to spare between them and it's edges. The crabs, of course, cheered wildly as multiple seagulls ended up immolating themselves into so many piles of ash while others squawked in panic as they barely turned themselves in time not to get fried.]
What kind of target?
[Daqiang held himself rather like someone used to having power and being obeyed. Because he did and was. But he was also clearly interested in Ganondorf's interest, despite the lack of emotion and continued bored tone.]
His eyes flashed blue and the seagulls were met, instead, with dome shield of that same blue fire surrounding Daqiang, the crabs, and even Ganondorf, with a dozen feet to spare between them and it's edges. The crabs, of course, cheered wildly as multiple seagulls ended up immolating themselves into so many piles of ash while others squawked in panic as they barely turned themselves in time not to get fried.]
What kind of target?
[Daqiang held himself rather like someone used to having power and being obeyed. Because he did and was. But he was also clearly interested in Ganondorf's interest, despite the lack of emotion and continued bored tone.]
[How kind.
Ganondorf doesn't even flinch, instead looking at the dome with an arched brow. Indeed, after a moment, he half-raises a hand as if to touch- then, apparently, decides to go with his other impulse.
A deft flick of his wrist, and a glob of...something is thrown to the ground between them. Black and red, the mass seems to struggle to create a form, much less hold it, a singular eye managing to comprise itself to blink up at Daqiang as if expecting something from him.]
That kind.
[It looks disgusting. And even Ganondorf seems dissatisfied with the result- but it will serve.]
Ganondorf doesn't even flinch, instead looking at the dome with an arched brow. Indeed, after a moment, he half-raises a hand as if to touch- then, apparently, decides to go with his other impulse.
A deft flick of his wrist, and a glob of...something is thrown to the ground between them. Black and red, the mass seems to struggle to create a form, much less hold it, a singular eye managing to comprise itself to blink up at Daqiang as if expecting something from him.]
That kind.
[It looks disgusting. And even Ganondorf seems dissatisfied with the result- but it will serve.]
[Daqiang's head tilted again, eyes going to the... 'target'. Concentrated into a... whatever that was supposed to be... it felt very much like the evil spirit. And despite the clear tethering to the man in front of him... just as easy to crush.
A small ball of blue fire appeared in his hand and tossed it at the eye with a detached air. A dismissive wave of his fingers as equally casual as he'd been when throwing fire at the seagulls.]
You are very new, to think that a test.
[He said a moment later, tucking one hand behind his back. His tone did not change and he didn't look judgemental. Only assessing. And implying that anyone who had been here for some time would have already known something of his capabilities. Which was, actually, not an incorrect assumption. At this point, he was fairly well known.]
A small ball of blue fire appeared in his hand and tossed it at the eye with a detached air. A dismissive wave of his fingers as equally casual as he'd been when throwing fire at the seagulls.]
You are very new, to think that a test.
[He said a moment later, tucking one hand behind his back. His tone did not change and he didn't look judgemental. Only assessing. And implying that anyone who had been here for some time would have already known something of his capabilities. Which was, actually, not an incorrect assumption. At this point, he was fairly well known.]
[It's more than just the raw power.
It's the attitude of Daqiang he watches, the ease which he manipulates this...Hellfire. How quickly it obliterates the barely-a-Gloomspawn, which dissolves into a puff of smoke. Ganondorf nods, but whether at the man's words or at something else remains to be seen]
I am Ganondorf.
[If nothing else, Daqiang has earned his name.]
It's the attitude of Daqiang he watches, the ease which he manipulates this...Hellfire. How quickly it obliterates the barely-a-Gloomspawn, which dissolves into a puff of smoke. Ganondorf nods, but whether at the man's words or at something else remains to be seen]
I am Ganondorf.
[If nothing else, Daqiang has earned his name.]
[He inclined his head and offered his own name in return.]
This venerable one is Dongfang Qingcang, Moon Supreme of the Moon Tribe, Ruler of Cangyanhai. In this world, this venerable one is Captain of the Phantom Moon.
[After another moment, he stepped forward, to approach Ganondorf and begin circling him. Giving him a properly appraising look over. His stride was straight-backed, slow. A king giving court. The hermit crabs flowed after him excitedly, keeping close to his heels.
Something Ganondorf would notice now that Daqiang was in motion - Despite the wind that blew and the light flutter of his sleeves, his hair remained perfectly straight as it hung down his back. His robes (silk, long, trailing in a train the crabs eagerly followed) did not snag on the rocks of the shore or come away wet at the hems as they were pulled lightly over the sea-darkened sands.]
You are not... mortal. 'Human' mortal.
This venerable one is Dongfang Qingcang, Moon Supreme of the Moon Tribe, Ruler of Cangyanhai. In this world, this venerable one is Captain of the Phantom Moon.
[After another moment, he stepped forward, to approach Ganondorf and begin circling him. Giving him a properly appraising look over. His stride was straight-backed, slow. A king giving court. The hermit crabs flowed after him excitedly, keeping close to his heels.
Something Ganondorf would notice now that Daqiang was in motion - Despite the wind that blew and the light flutter of his sleeves, his hair remained perfectly straight as it hung down his back. His robes (silk, long, trailing in a train the crabs eagerly followed) did not snag on the rocks of the shore or come away wet at the hems as they were pulled lightly over the sea-darkened sands.]
You are not... mortal. 'Human' mortal.
[An interesting introduction. Ganondorf arches his brow, then bows his head slightly - a gesture of acknowledgement and respect. Whether or not he actually has any remains to be seen; it seems he has found one of the Powers, so to speak, of this world.
More than the King of Hyrule ever was.
He remains at ease as Daqiang circles him, posture straight. As befitting his own status of a King; though he does watch the Captain out of his peripheral vision.]
How should one address you?
[Just to establish that- for this is more than a mortal by his own gaze. Interesting.]
I am Gerudo by birth. But now-
[A quirk of lips.]
Now, some call me the Demon King.
[It's not bragging, or meant to intimidate. A simple statement of fact - as though it would explain what Daqiang seems to sense.]
More than the King of Hyrule ever was.
He remains at ease as Daqiang circles him, posture straight. As befitting his own status of a King; though he does watch the Captain out of his peripheral vision.]
How should one address you?
[Just to establish that- for this is more than a mortal by his own gaze. Interesting.]
I am Gerudo by birth. But now-
[A quirk of lips.]
Now, some call me the Demon King.
[It's not bragging, or meant to intimidate. A simple statement of fact - as though it would explain what Daqiang seems to sense.]
You are not a demon.
[He says with with all the confidence of someone who knows demons intimately before tilting his head in acknowledgement.]
You may address this venerable one as Moon Supreme, Ganondorf. Are you a king of demons?
[Not being a demon does not mean he couldn't rule over them.]
[He says with with all the confidence of someone who knows demons intimately before tilting his head in acknowledgement.]
You may address this venerable one as Moon Supreme, Ganondorf. Are you a king of demons?
[Not being a demon does not mean he couldn't rule over them.]
[Supreme. The title galls him, but- it is no more toxic to him than was calling Rauru Highness. He nods, though the certainty has him chuckle once, a short 'huh' of amusement.]
I held sway over legions. Monsters, demons- their nature matters not to me. But I am indeed a King, even in this place.
[A beat of silence]
You introduced your self as Supreme, but you specified that in this world, you are but a Captain; would something stop you from growing beyond, a Ruler once more?
[This, this is curiosity. Is there something above even this Moon Supreme that halts him from lording over more?]
I held sway over legions. Monsters, demons- their nature matters not to me. But I am indeed a King, even in this place.
[A beat of silence]
You introduced your self as Supreme, but you specified that in this world, you are but a Captain; would something stop you from growing beyond, a Ruler once more?
[This, this is curiosity. Is there something above even this Moon Supreme that halts him from lording over more?]
'but a captain'
[He repeated, tasting the words and the implications they held. He did not laugh the way Ganondorf hald, but he did let out a soft snort that belied the lack of emotion in his voice.]
Just as you do not cease to be a king, even in this place, do not presume that because this venerable one is also a Captain that he has lowered himself to only a Captain.
'but a captain'...
[He paused in his circling, shook out a sleeve to scatter the crabs at his feet a bit. His eyes flicked over to the tattoo on on the back of Ganondorf's hand and then back up to meet the man's gaze.]
Attempting to rule this world is a separate matter from being a ruler, Demon King Ganondorf.
[He repeated, tasting the words and the implications they held. He did not laugh the way Ganondorf hald, but he did let out a soft snort that belied the lack of emotion in his voice.]
Just as you do not cease to be a king, even in this place, do not presume that because this venerable one is also a Captain that he has lowered himself to only a Captain.
'but a captain'...
[He paused in his circling, shook out a sleeve to scatter the crabs at his feet a bit. His eyes flicked over to the tattoo on on the back of Ganondorf's hand and then back up to meet the man's gaze.]
Attempting to rule this world is a separate matter from being a ruler, Demon King Ganondorf.
You are above such a station.
[A statement of fact and clarification in one. Almost an accusation. You are above such a station; why do you appear to be content with it?
He ignores the crabs, attention solely on the 'man' before him. He wonders if the Moon Supreme has already seen through him; but then, Zelda and Queen Sonia did so very quickly as well. Either way - this is not something he intends to turn into a confrontation.]
You are content with ruling over your...[He pauses, searching for words. Ones that won't outright cause offense, or at least can be veiled enough that the facade of tact can be maintained.]...current purview?
[There's enough of a question in his tone that opens the door for correction. For now.]
[A statement of fact and clarification in one. Almost an accusation. You are above such a station; why do you appear to be content with it?
He ignores the crabs, attention solely on the 'man' before him. He wonders if the Moon Supreme has already seen through him; but then, Zelda and Queen Sonia did so very quickly as well. Either way - this is not something he intends to turn into a confrontation.]
You are content with ruling over your...[He pauses, searching for words. Ones that won't outright cause offense, or at least can be veiled enough that the facade of tact can be maintained.]...current purview?
[There's enough of a question in his tone that opens the door for correction. For now.]
This venerable one is.
[He agreed: above such a station and content with being a captain. It was obvious, however, that Ganondorf was genuinely vexed by this perspective.]
This world means nothing to this venerable one. Being it's ruler or being a captain are equal ways of passing the time. Captain is simply is more interesting.
[He agreed: above such a station and content with being a captain. It was obvious, however, that Ganondorf was genuinely vexed by this perspective.]
This world means nothing to this venerable one. Being it's ruler or being a captain are equal ways of passing the time. Captain is simply is more interesting.
[Vexed is an understatement. Ganondorf hides a frown, though not very well. Perhaps the Moon Supreme and King Rauru have more in common than first thought.]
I would have thought differently.
[Surprisingly honest. But. No matter.
That frown even disappears. Slowly.]
But I suppose to a God, such command of the world would be boring at best.
I would have thought differently.
[Surprisingly honest. But. No matter.
That frown even disappears. Slowly.]
But I suppose to a God, such command of the world would be boring at best.
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This world, yes.
[If Ganondorf was expecting any coyness about Daqiang's status, he would find there was absolutely none. Similarly, Daqiang was not surprised to be named as such so quickly. The man's spiritual presence was that of an immortal - corrupted, perhaps, by whatever the evil spirit he commanded actually was - but still an immortal. One that apparently commanded 'monsters' and demons in his own world. It was not surprising he could tell Daqiang was akin to a god.]
You will be seeking to conquer it.
[Not a question.]
[If Ganondorf was expecting any coyness about Daqiang's status, he would find there was absolutely none. Similarly, Daqiang was not surprised to be named as such so quickly. The man's spiritual presence was that of an immortal - corrupted, perhaps, by whatever the evil spirit he commanded actually was - but still an immortal. One that apparently commanded 'monsters' and demons in his own world. It was not surprising he could tell Daqiang was akin to a god.]
You will be seeking to conquer it.
[Not a question.]
Such is my right as King.
[Likewise, no coyness. No shame.]
Would you stop me?
[Likewise, no coyness. No shame.]
Would you stop me?
So long as you give this venerable one no reason to, no.
[He did not care about the world at large. But he did have ties to it. People that were his. Both his responsibility protect and his... that were friends. And promises he'd made to certain others.and if his wife tells him to intervene But outside of that, the battles of others were their battles. Not his.]
The Moon Tribe value strength. If you can take it and keep it, then it is yours.
[He did not care about the world at large. But he did have ties to it. People that were his. Both his responsibility protect and his... that were friends. And promises he'd made to certain others.
The Moon Tribe value strength. If you can take it and keep it, then it is yours.
I will endeavor to avoid your ire. After all, a King pales to a God.
[......for now.]
Do grant me the courtesy of a warning if I tread on your domain.
[......for now.]
Do grant me the courtesy of a warning if I tread on your domain.
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[All paled to him, regardless of their royal or divine status.
...not as much in this world, with his power sealed in the manner it was. But few could measure up enough to be considered even remotely in the range of just potentially being an equal.]
Should it occur, this venerable one will be very clear on the matter, Demon King Ganondorf.
...not as much in this world, with his power sealed in the manner it was. But few could measure up enough to be considered even remotely in the range of just potentially being an equal.]
Should it occur, this venerable one will be very clear on the matter, Demon King Ganondorf.
[He's looking over some scrolls, and- glances up.]
Go on.
Go on.
Seems like the kid is a lot more than meets the eye.
[Which was of course obvious to an extent.
Reaper did walk into the room, shadows idly curling after every step; trailing along with him.]
That blue hair of his marks him as something not completely human- but he was born of humans.
[Wording it carefully, perhaps. Ganondorf was no fool; man would put together what Reaper was laying out for him.]
[Which was of course obvious to an extent.
Reaper did walk into the room, shadows idly curling after every step; trailing along with him.]
That blue hair of his marks him as something not completely human- but he was born of humans.
[Wording it carefully, perhaps. Ganondorf was no fool; man would put together what Reaper was laying out for him.]
[Ganondorf is seated at a table, using it as a desk today as well; he watches Reaper as the man approaches, nodding slowly in thought]
There was a power to him that reminded me of my own. Something inherently Dark.
There was a power to him that reminded me of my own. Something inherently Dark.
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