The blade was barely touching my shoulder, but I could see that the golden tree's strength was not much anymore. I took that power and used it to move as fast as possible. I rolled quickly and when my feet were firmly planted on the ground, I moved my sword and dispelled the two fake Nolas.The original Nola immediately drew her sword at me while shouting loudly. She didn't seem to think that I could dodge her attack so quickly. This time, the attack was merciless. However, I am ready. Quickly, I drew my sword towards her. Now we just have to wait and see, who can put the sword on the opponent's shoulder.My heart was beating very fast and the arena turned silent. After that, the sound of cheers was heard and they shouted Rex's name. A second later I realized that my sword had touched Nola's shoulder first before her sword touched mine. Maybe, I was just a second ahead.I was still trying to process everything that was happening around me and realized that all the fighting was over a

I walked with steps that I forced a little because of my uneasy feelings. I didn't know anything about the rituals of the priests of this tribe and my intuition told me something bad was waiting for me.I saw many apprentices walking out of their tents to head to the practice arena. Nola had just come out of her tent too and she was looking at me intently. I try to smile but it seems my smile looks arrogant so Nola snorts and then walks quickly. I blame Rex's annoying face.At the practice arena, the High Priest was already standing in the middle, and the apprentices were standing around him. I quickly got in between the apprentices and stood there."Are you guys ready?" asked the High Priest, looking at all the apprentices who had gathered.I saw that the priests had also gathered and were standing behind the High Priest. They rarely showed up during this time and it dawned on me that there were quite a few of them. Not all of them joined yesterday's hunt."Ready!" answered all the a

I saw the High Priest looking directly at my hand. Suddenly I hid it by covering it with my right hand. I felt beads of sweat forming on my forehead as the High Priest walked up to me.“Rex,” said the High Priest."Y-yes…" I stuttered.“I forgot to tell you something,” said the High Priest.“W-what is it, Your Majesty?” I asked."Since you passed out before the ritual was finished, then don't be surprised if everyone turns against you after this," he replied.I widened my eyes because I just remembered that there was a warning at the beginning when the ritual started. There must be no mistakes, otherwise there will be disasters or epidemics. Damn! Now if there is an epidemic or disaster, everyone will blame me!"I'm sure you understand, Rex. Be prepared for disaster or plague," said the High Priest.“Your Highness, is there a way to stop it?” I asked as I got up to a sitting position. I don't want to hurt others.The High Priest thought for a moment and finally looked at me again."If

Darkness enveloped me but the pain lingered in my chest and throat. I wonder why I can still think and feel pain in death. However, a second later I realized that I was still alive. Gradually, I felt that I could move my fingers.The petrification spell is over and I can move. But what's the point? I remained out of breath and could do nothing. A moment later, I realized that there was something in my hand from earlier. I just remembered that the High Priest gave me something before all of this happened.It's hard for me to remember things at a time like this, but thankfully I can still remember them.'Ares! Ares! Oh thank god, you woke up!’ Rex shouted in a panicked voice.I want to answer but it's so hard to talk right now. My lungs are still trying to pump out the air that feels like it's running out more and more. The atmosphere was so hot that my whole body was wet with sweat.I tried to move my hand that was holding something. However, suddenly I saw something that made my eyes

"Nonsense!" Rais Musi shouted, making everyone silent.I stretched my body and looked up, trying to stay alive and breathing while staring at Rais Musi's annoying face. At the edge of my grave, he waved his hand with an annoying expression on his face.“What he said was all nonsense! Repairing the Grand Healer Flaming Totem? What kind of joke is that!” Rais shouted in a booming voice.His supporters clamored in approval of his words. I can't give arguments anymore, not because I don't want to, but I just don't have the strength anymore. I just hope they get me out of here and give me something so I don't die a silly death. Their voices started to sound indistinct because my head started to feel dizzy and my ears were ringing. I don't know who was talking, maybe Rex was also talking in my head, or maybe people up there.“Just bury him back!” someone shouted. It was so loud, I could hear his voice clearly. I don't know who is talking.I wanted to shake my head and protest as hard as I c