It is worth noting that dragons possessed the ability to transform into human form. This transformation was a result of the challenges they posed to humanity. Consequently, people perceived them not as they truly were but as they were led to believe. Dragons possessed extraordinary telepathic abilities and possessed knowledge beyond the realm of human comprehension. Have you ever encountered tales of reptilian beings? Reptilian beings with a hybrid nature, half human and half reptilian, indeed existed, and these were the dragons. In addition to their mischief, they released psychotropic hallucinogenic substances, further manipulating and inspiring the people under their influence.
Due to the fact that the Emperor and a significant portion of his retinue were not human and significantly diverged from the norm, the Emperor did not venture beyond the confines of his palace. This was a consequence of the practice in Asian societies, where nobility often embraced a lineage of mutation, leading to peculiar customs.
For instance, young girls experienced intense pressure on their legs, resulting in a reduction in foot size and a disfigurement. These women, despite their altered appearance, continue to exist in the present day, serving as a testament to the influence of these traditions.
Decades and centuries passed, with each generation succeeding the last. The blood of the imperial dragon was gradually being diluted by that of humans, rendering the dynasty increasingly weaker. Now, there is no trace of dragons left at all.
The learned minds within the imperial court, those closest to the royal family, sought to find a solution. The emperor was urged to choose an heir with a pure-blooded empress, whose lineage included powerful witchcraft. However, dragons are often voluptuous creatures, and they sometimes passed away before bearing an empress. With no other option, the children of lesser concubines were chosen to ascend to the throne, leading to a complete degeneration of the dragon’s bloodline. This ultimately led to the decline and fall of the imperial dynasty.
I remember the Emperor and my favorite weapon, a blade with a dragon-shaped handle that he gave me as a gift for my service. The blade was unlike any other edged weapon I had seen before. I remember wearing a long white robe and having loose hair, and I also remember being killed and what I had done to be killed. In that life and this one, I have always had a problem with the older generation, who try to impose their will on me. This is just a struggle for power within the family, and if the family is weak, as the eldest member, Regina, can be, it is easy for me to take her place. However, during my Asian sub-personality, I was unable to defeat the eldest.
When I was killed, I was at the temple for a religious ceremony. I had only a few guards with me, and only my family knew about the event. The assassins first dealt with my guards, then they came for me. There were many of them, and there was no chance of survival. I was stabbed and slowly died in the snowy courtyard of the temple, watching my clothes and snow become stained with my blood.
My remains were not given a proper burial with honors, as the Emperor found another assistant after my death. There were no irreplaceable people in his eyes.
The burial of my reincarnation in Asia was not done properly, and it was intentional, as I was simply abandoned. Therefore, my next incarnation was born in Slavic lands, at a time when Russia was still an empire.
Zachariah, a personage of my psyche, was born into poverty and early bereavement. The era in which he lived was marked by conflicts and upheavals.