I was looking at her while she was mirroring me as if shocked that the person in front of us really existed.

  The time lasted an eternity so we both felt comfortable just waiting there.

  Oolia was first to say something " You know Alioth if you actually want to make the world a better place , I would help you"

  That question caught me off guard. Oolia had no sense of humor so I assumed she was serious, but who knows maybe she was trying out humor.

  "Hehe" I said while rubbing my fingers through her hair. No I didn't have a romantic interest in her but she was more than a close friend, I mean we were each other for a while.

  I'm assuming she was talking about what happened with Reynalie. I remembered that conversation vividly. Did she mean that she was willing to do "good". I really couldn't imagine that. Looking at how far removed i was from who i used to be i really wondered why she would hold me to those words. Not that i was emotionless and loved killing or whatever but at this point my kill count is around nine hundred .

  " What do you mean "

  Getting up from my lap she knelt on one knee

  " The world is in the state that it's in because powerful people chose to to do nothing , or rather they are the same ones causing the distress. Isn't that right"

  " Ok , explain" I said motioning her to continue

  "You are the most powerful pers ,eh , monster I know. You have ideals that others do not possess. What I'm trying to say is why not become ruler of this world! Then under your leadership we can make this world a utopia!!!"

  Usually Oolia had a crazed look in her eye and nothing had changed. This time she was looking at me like I was some sort of savior. I was flattered but could I really do that? I didn't think I had the people skills ,the knowledge , or even power. Ideals, MAYBE, at absolute most That wasn't enough to change, well the world. Plus I was more worried about escaping the dungeon , then anything.

  " Wait wait" she stopped me from speaking "I know what you're thinking , you're not the same person you used to be yada yada. Though I know that's not true , you're still as soft as ever.”

  “Ehh how so” I asked , I didn’t feel as like she was seeing things accurately.Mhh she did have experience as a noble .

  “If i had the power you had to command a dragon, and was a chaos summoner, and had the help of a literal descent .I would've went about this in a much more heavy handed fashion .You know you could’ve just killed me, no doubt that would be easier than dealing with my attitude. Also this floor isnt that different from the floor before it , only stronger enemies. you can make the goblin and dragon to do whatever you want. The fact is that you have complete control over those around you but you still show them respect and care. Whenever something terrible happens in your life, you don't take it out on others.

  Not only am I grateful for that but I am a different bird for that as well. You changed the way I think, and are willing to free me , for the sake of your friends. You know well that the overwhelming majority of people or monsters would have abused their new found power.

  I'm not saying you’re a pacifist, but face it Alioth you are a truly generous Monster.

  Why else would you cry tears for me.”

  Quite the view of me she had.I never thought of my actions as benevolent but I guess the cruelty I could've afflicted could have been endless.

  So was she saying to soulbond contract with them? That was something I didn't want to do. It was an intimate experience and you wouldn't do it with everyone.

  “.Look I have a plan. You are the only thing I've ever known that can take monsters from floor to floor , why not convince the people chasing us that you lead to salvation like you did me?"

  "Wait wait" she said again.

  Why did people even feel the need to interrupt me before I opened my mouth, it was ok with it though. I guess just by judging my facial expression she knew what I was going to say.

  "You don't need to have a soul bond with everyone, I've had a theory for a long time now. Or maybe not a theory but more of a hunch. When monsters like me touch the dungeon gates we can't open it. But since you're a dungeon raider why don't you just try blowing it open?"

  Ahh what… wait could that work. I mean I doubt anyone in their right state of mind has tested it . Normally that would be the opposite of what you would want to do. Besides even if it did work how would I convince random monsters to make Mr king of the world.

  " let's say it did work , what would convince someone else to listen to me " I asked

  "You do you mean!!" Oolia said in obvious confusion

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  You're powerful, passionate, you're a rare class like summoner, I mean you even have a dragon. You have all the characteristics of a leader. All you have to do is pitch yourself as if you already were king and they would follow you."

  "Mhh but "

  " I can tell you're not used to taking charge but isn't this what you want? You want to escape this dungeon but when assuming you did what would you return to? Your parents could be dead and the world would be just as shitty as before. For all you know millions of years could've passed while in here. But if that is not the case and the people you love are still alive, wouldn't you want to improve not just their situation but the situations of others. Don't even argue that because i know you would. This is the only way to a better world. Trust me, trust me I have a plan "

  Ehh I didn't know how to react. At first I just wanted to escape the chains of fate. I hated the fact that I was stuck here. Things change though, and if i could change the world for the better… I really am just as soft as I once was. You can change a man's outward appearance but it was harder to change his character. What even was morality, I thought earlier that those emotions were diminished and they have somewhat. But was the plan just to keep killing and killing and killing until what? I didn’t care much for the random strangers anymore but did that mean they had to suffer? Those random strangers had people who loved them like I loved my parents Zhil , Gabla and yes even Oolia.

  It's probably due to the fact that i was a human first, and a monster second. Maybe , I should let go… let go of.. My anger towards the dungeon master.What purpose did it even serve me.

  " OK how about we run the plan by Zhil and Gabla then vote on it"

  She seemed bent on getting me to agree

  " OK let's ask them first" It's not like this couldn’t change , who knows maybe ill be more susceptible to the idea later.

  "I think it worked guys" a dragon spirit said

  " to think they had to live the entirety of each other's life to understand each other"

  "Bro shut up and watch" another replied

  Oh right… This was a soul bonding ritual.

  " No he's right , it definitely worked , in that case nothing left to do here" the elder pointed out

  "Cya king of the world hope we meet again " the dragons heckled i hope they didn't start spreading dragon rumors.

  For a second time I opened my eyes while still conscious. I was back in the cave. To my right Zhil was snuggled up with Gabla , while she was using his tail as a blanket.

  "Success?" Zhil said while making sure to wake the sleeping goblin with his ear shattering voice

  " Yeah " I said

  " soo what now" Gabla said while still rubbing her still sleepy eyes

  I never realized how much my team trusted me and how much I trusted them.I really did want them to be able to live fulfilling lives.

  "OK so I'm going to choose another summon , then Oolia is going to explain her Uh, our plan.

  "Kay kay"

  Mentally focusing on my options I checked what was available. I was excited if I was going to be honest.

  Mhh so i got a living armor, nine tailed fox, demon and undead sorcerer. Mhh Right now in our team we have Gabla which I'm assuming is more of a rogue, Zhila which is more of an all rounder? I mean he's just down right strong, actually he is more of our ace so I won't put him in a role.plus he's my best bud, so that's bonus points . Oolia was a fighter , and I was basically a support at this juncture. So three fighters and one support wasn't that way too attack driven.

  Airing my concerns to my team they each gave me their opinions.

  "Maybe get a support?" Gabla said as if it was that easy

  " these are high level monsters , i'm surprised that you can summon them at rank c .i say sorcerer imagine an army of undead " Oolia gave word

  I'm surprised too , if this is Any indicator if future summons in relation to level I might actually be king of the world .

  "DEMON " zhil sizable said in one concise word.The cave rumbles every time he speaks. I wonder if he realizes that he could potentially be giving away our location. Probably but we all know how proud dragons are. Actually comparing Zhil to the shared dragon consciousness he is by far the most proud.whatever , I don't know why but I trusted Zhil on this and was curious on why.

  "Why demon “ I asked him

  "Well demons are extremely powerful and intelligent, their personalities are hit or miss though."

  "OK but why demon over sorcerer "Oolia inquired this time

  "I agree with Oolia , plus it doesn't specify which demon, for all we know it could be an imp" Gabla stated her take

  "Foolish do you really believe it's going to be an imp, from what I can tell each option is supposedly equal. So I would imagine you can expect something of the same level. As well as the dragons in the connected consciousness are advising me."

  "The connected consciousness huh? Wait, are they watching me."

  "Like a tv"

  That was interesting to say the least , Was I some sort of entertainment channel.Is it safe to assume that Zhil knew about Oolia and I sharing memories. Did he also know about the plan?

  Either way if a league of dragons were pitching the demon I assumed it was probably a decent choice. They didn’t seem like a hostile faction , only eccentric.

  "Hmm , ok let's try demon maybe it would serve useful "

  Last time I summoned Zhil it took me saying it , along with intent to summon .So let's not embarrass yourself in front of your acquaintances.

  "SUMMON DEMON" Please work I thought as I willed

  A black magical circle opened up accompanied by a black static . From the static a irregular mound of flesh covered by eyes appeared.

  A childlike male voice that didn't go with its visible appearance came from it.

  "Have you summoned me?" The grotesque black figure said its voice coming from all directions

  The eyes all blinked in unison making it hard to discern who he was talking to but I had a feeling that he was looking directly at me.

  Taking initiative Zhil was first to speak " be grateful , demon you are blessed to be in the physical realm"

  The demon didn't respond to Zhils goading

  the demon started floating around me. “ I don't know what you are, obviously not a human but smell just like one. How do you have a class? Alioth”

  Woah this thing knew my name? Its eyes were squinting like it was looking through me. If Zhil was anything to reference upon, I knew I had to make my new summon respect me.

  “I am your summoner, Demon, friend, come with me, You’ve arrived just in time to discuss my plan to take bring sweeping change to this world”

  I pretended not to be shocked that he knew my name .

  “Change the world? You know you're my first summoner so enlightenment me. I was roaming around the abyss and next I'm here with whatever you are. name is Letothero summoner”

  Walking next to Oolia who because of my acting seemed to be even more of a devout believer in me.

  I said “Oolia if you please, explain OUR strategy”

  “Right away king Alioth” Oolia preceded to clear her throat

  “In the soul bonding ritual Alioth and I were able to live out each others lives. In living through him i've discovered that he is the most magnanimous ,wonderful, amazing , lovely, amazing… uh look through alioth's guidance he plans to remove suffering hardship and pain from this world. He actively is trying to improve , uh you know what im am not able to put it into words correctly. Alitoh, no king alioth please guide me.

  I didn't know much other than it was a vague idea to bring about world peace. But if I wanted to see my family, and my friends grow old, then this might be necessary.

  Time for a change of heart