The Knight Again

[odiousking]

[A young man clad in armor turns on the COMP. He looks into the camera with certainty in the audience beyond the lens. Despite his appearances, the technology doesn't seem to be an incredible challenge to him.]

My name is Oersted, a knight of Lucretia. I have been summoned here just as you all have for one reason or another. From this day on, I may either be your colleague or rival depending on where our paths take us.

It is for that reason I have called to all of you besides mere introductions.

I wish to know what all of you intend to contribute to this city in our coming days. You are all willing to fight when expected, yes? Then what reason do you have... besides being asked? And what is your reason?

... You may refrain from answering if you wish. This is just a way to satisfy my curiosity, nothing more, nothing less.

Comments

[greyerrant]

Who said that I did not question it? I am a weapon that questions its own use, this was how I was defined.

As for my purpose being annihilation, perhaps. More precisely I was created to win, decisively. A blow to the throat, or a duel that ends in mercy, whatever the circumstances require for the betterment of mankind.

I am content, as long as I serve with honor, and I am commanded in good faith.

[odiousking]

Such a convenient programming. It would be problematic if a weapon could be used so recklessly, without thought. When wielded, you produce what would be called a controlled explosion. What a splendid tool. And all tools only wish to be "necessary".

[greyerrant]

I serve. If this is by slaying the enemies of humanity, so be it. If it is by standing still and doing nothing, that is also acceptable.

And most weapons do not consider such a question, which is why I am a man, despite my physical differences.