******* ...... ...... "GET READY TO JUMP, SIR!" Butler Han shouted as we approached the rocky outskirts of Onigashima. The terrain was rugged and bumpy, so we couldn't land the helicopter. Our plan was to jump using parachutes. Once we had a clear view of our target location, both of us leaped from the helicopter. Thirty minutes later, we were ready after landing. Preparation was easy for us: one a seasoned war veteran and the other a super butler. "How long do you think it'll take to reach our destination?" I inquired as we moved forward, using our army knives to clear obstacles in our path. "Looks like it might take us an hour or two, Sir," Butler Han responded. He took the lead, doing most of the work. I walked on in silence, matching his pace, and occasionally assisting my Butler. I noticed sweat forming on his forehead. Some time passed. Following a challenging trek through the forest, complete with thorny paths, we arrived at a quaint and picturesque village. As we en
******* ...... ...... (Martial Fantasia Academy) This academy is located on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is as big as a large area of Japan. 30 years ago, after a big change, the World Council was formed to control the increasing chaos all over the world. Later, a special place was built using the amazing abilities of those who returned. The main purpose of this island was to provide a home for all those who returned and to study the big event that happened in the world. This event is slowly but surely changing the world. Then Martial Fantasia Academy was established after the second big event. More people who had returned came a few years later. The members of the World Council developed a way to deal with this issue. They discovered that their world had begun to produce unusual things. At first, there were only 100 people from the first group of returnees and 50 from the second group. But within just 10 years after the second big event, they found more
******* ...... ...... "Mr. Yuki Aki!" "Yes, Instructor!" A guy with a tough appearance and thug-style clothing confidently walked up to the stage. As he stood before the instructor known for her icy beauty, he began to feel a nervous shiver. The fiery instructor glanced at him briefly, then turned her attention away as if she had quickly lost interest in him. Just as he wondered about the upcoming test, the lady instructor stamped her foot on the stage, causing a slight tremor. Suddenly, a compartment in the middle of the stage opened. A massive stone slab emerged, standing tall and firm at the center of the stage. "Hey there, Mr. Yuki Aki!" the fiery lady instructor called out. "Yes, Instructor Cha?" Yuki Aki responded timidly, his neck shrinking a bit. "Alright, now, just put your hand over it and think about something that really made you express yourself," Chung-Cha explained using simple words. After giving a brief explanation, Chung-Cha guided Yuki Aki through the p
******** ….. ….. " " Speech, ' ' Thoughts, ….. ….. After Kairi Aoyama dismissed the candidates once they had been notified of the basic information, she kept the files in an organised manner and started to walk towards the meeting place where they have to report about this year's assessment to the headmaster. Just like her, others also have their own respective countries to look after. So every year after the assessment, the headmaster made sure they report to him all the results. Just as she reached the place where the meeting was going to be held, she stopped and sighed looking at the scene in which she often had intervened. "Huh! What did you say, you flatboard!" Wild-looking ladies wearing the same kind of attire as Kairi Aoyama, look menacing with wild grins on her and head-butting with Chung-Cha. "What of it, big-breasted gorilla!" Chung-Cha shouted, feeling irritated and jealous of her. Chung-Cha is very sensitive towards her small boobs and listening to the tauntin
********…..….." " Speech,' ' Thoughts,…..…..Island of Martial Fantasia Academy,The academy is on an artificial island, which was established after the first otherworld phenomenon happened.In the beginning, the island was very small at a size of only 1000s metres in diameter. The fantasia academy was stabilised in the middle of the island and its main purpose was to train the returnee to control their strength and research abnormal supernatural phenomenons.There were only a hundred people at that time and the eldest person among them became their leader so the group remained in a disciplined manner and did not become like stray dogs.After 30 or so years later, the island size has increased to a large degree. Now it's as large as a region of Japan. Which can house 100's thousands of people.The East side of the island has mountain peaks which are also connected with the south side of the island with rivers which directly flow from it and then connect to the sea.Beside the r
******** ….. ….. " " Speech, ' ' Thoughts, ….. ….. "Are you sure the headmaster said that? Instructor Chung-Cha, if he can help me then I happily welcome him into my department. So make sure after the basic test, he comes here and reports to me!" An old man with shiny white hair asked Instructor Chung-Cha, seeing her nodding in response to him, he gave her the instructions to follow through. "Dean Crockett, The headmaster also asked about the abnormality barrier which we wanted to deploy to some places on the mainland." Instructor Chung-Cha asked with a respectful tone, even though she has a foul mouth but she has a deep respect for elderly people who have done so much for them. She also has gotten help with her spells which she developed over the years. "Huh! Well about that I can't seem to find the right energy core for it to sustain itself and without the right energy core, it will be useless in just a few days. If someone solves this problem then we can cover a few regio
******** ….. ….. " " Speech, ' ' Thoughts, ….. ….. Headmaster office, "Headmaster, we found a trace in the attack which tells us that 'they' were involved in the aquatic attack on Palau, Norfolk Island and the New Caledonia coast." Madam Aisha "Hmmn! Even if this is only a possibility then we need to increase our vigilance more and it looks like we need a surveillance barrier to cover the mainland!" The headmaster had a serious face when he talked about 'them'. The headmaster is wary of 'them' because he can't divide correctly against 'them' so the Academy doesn't have any solid information about 'them'. What the headmaster and others are referring to is an evil organisation which surfaced after the second returnee phenomenon happened. The headmaster and others from the council only know that the organisation's name is 'Apotelesma' and they have picked up the naturalists who are missing from their academy radar. Several second-generation returnees have been injured by th
********…..….." " Speech,' ' Thoughts,…..…..Dean Crockett took Erick Dahl' to the training ground which is situated in the forest area on the west side of the island so it took them half an hour after running at moderate speed."We are here!" Dean Crockett stopped and gestured to Erick that they had reached the testing site. "So how are you going to test me and what sort of conditions do I need to fulfil for you to let me pass!" Erick asked looking around to find the environment is not bad and the training ground itself looks sturdy enough."Well, first you have to demonstrate your combat capability and then you have to show us your creativity if you want to join my department!" Dean Crockett emphasized the capability so Erick understood what he need to do."You said us then there's going to be more instructors who will be watching the test!" Erick asked, picking the point in Dean Crockett's words."Hmmn! Yes, there will be a few more instructors who are interested in you who
............Aashi gently pried Yuyun from her embrace, whispering soothing words to the frightened child. "Alright Yuyun, let's go. We need to save those big sisters and brothers over there, okay?" She placed Yuyun on her back and quickly moved towards the cries.Erick and Aashi turned and sprinted towards the explosions. Aashi headed to where the injured were, while Erick ran towards the Malice Creatures attacking the elven guards.As Erick reached the first defense wall, he saw the extent of the destruction. The once strong barrier was now a smoldering ruin, and dark, twisted Malice Creatures were pouring through the breach."Boom... Boom... Ahhhh...!" The elves were fighting valiantly, but they were clearly outmatched. Their traditional weapons and combat techniques were ineffective against the Malice Creatures, which seemed impervious to normal attacks.Erick moved forward, energy leaking from his hands, blades of wind and fire shimmering with a strange, ethereal light. "Let's
............"Splash...!!""Whoa... how much energy did you put into that attack, Master?" Aashi asked in wonder, looking at the explosion and the water splashing over their shield."Not much, but enough to crush that annoying portal to bits," Erick replied, glancing down to ensure no traces of dark, foul energy remained. While the area was cleared, some fish-shaped Malice Creatures had been flung into the distance and were being erased slowly."Master, can you leave the rest to me?" Aashi asked, sensing her master's thoughts."Oh, okay. I'll take care of little Yuyun for you," Erick smiled and nodded before crouching down to pat the little girl on the head."He he... Big Brother!" Little Yuyun giggled, enjoying the affection."Okay then, watch how Big Sis handles those bad monsters!" Aashi said with a smile. She stepped onto the water's surface, running across it just like Erick, without causing any ripples."Boom... Bam...!!"Loud noises echoed as Aashi handled the Malice Creatures
............Aashi paused, listening intently. The sound came again, a weak cry. They immediately searched for the source and found what appeared to be the remains of a house, left in ruins after being devoured by the Malice Creatures. Beneath a pile of rubble, they lifted the debris and found a young girl, her body battered and bruised, but barely alive. Her eyes were shut, and her body quivered nonstop from all the pain.Erick immediately used his Origin arts to heal her and fed her a life-saving potion he carried in his storage. Before long, the little girl was cured, and her body returned to a healthy state, making Erick and Aashi sigh in relief.“It’s okay, you’re safe now,” Aashi said softly, lifting the girl gently.The girl coughed, opened her eyes, and whispered, “Thank you…”Erick knelt beside them, his expression softening. “You’re a brave one, aren’t you? Can you tell us if there are any others?” he asked, seeing the girl calming down.The girl shook her head weakly. “E
............“Oh, let me introduce my Master to you. He is the person who eliminated all the malice creatures in this area and the one who made me follow you guys.” Aashi smiled as she proudly introduced Erick to the kids and the Elder.The Elder and the children looked at Erick with awe and curiosity, their gratitude toward Aashi extending naturally to him.“Thank you, Master,” the Elder said, bowing deeply. “Your actions have saved our tribe's future.”Erick nodded, a small smile on his face. “I’m glad we could help. Your strength and resilience are admirable. Even though you lost so many of your tribesmen, you still didn't lose your will and continue to protect the children. It's commendable courage.”Aashi glanced at the children, noticing their worn clothes and tired expressions. “Do you have enough supplies and food? It looks like you’ve been struggling.”The Elder sighed. “We’ve been running low on food and we don’t even have a warm place to stay now. The malice creatures have
…………"This is not good; they are suffering from the bitter ice-cold!" The adult man observed them and realised they were suffering from an illness common among the tribe's people living in these cold plains.“I don’t have any medicine to cure them, damn it,” the man muttered, frustration evident in his voice as he watched their condition worsen.In normal times, he could easily help them with their cold, but now he couldn’t leave to search for medicine. Going out would be like signing his own death warrant if those creatures caught their scent.“What should I do? At this rate, these children won't be able to endure the cold and will succumb to it. No... no... I can't let that happen. These few children are all that's left of our ice tribe!” The elder felt a deep bitterness inside, trapped in a situation where every option seemed doomed.“Boom... Boom...!!”He heard loud noises and movement in the distance, and the tremors suggested that the Malice Creatures had picked up his trail.“
*******…………"Isn't this the east side, right?" Erick asked, feeling a little confused by the scene he was seeing.Erick and Aashi arrived after flying for hours, but they didn't see any forest there."Yes, it should be the east," Aashi nodded, having already calculated the direction when they flew here."So where is the forest that is supposed to be here, and what about the tribe residing here!" Erick muttered, looking at the distance with no forest or vegetation around, only the black, charcoal-like grounds were left."Master, I am sensing a foul stench from there!" Aashi's nose suddenly perked up, and she pointed in a certain direction, detecting an unusual foul scent."Hmm, this isn't supposed to be here!" Erick and Aashi flew in that direction and arrived there.It was a place that looked like a wrecked village or something, with a well made out of sand and mud mixed with blackish substances.Erick felt familiarity with the substances filling the well. After sending his energy d
********…..….." " Speech,' ' Thoughts,…..….."Thank you, Elder Ilona, for enlightening us. We are sincerely grateful for your invaluable assistance," Erick and Aashi expressed their gratitude with utmost respect, acknowledging the wisdom and guidance of the revered priestess.Elder Ilona, with a gentle shake of her head, dismissed any notion of inconvenience. A warm smile adorned her face as she conveyed her genuine pleasure in their company. "No, no trouble at all. In fact, I relish your presence. Do pay me another visit in the future," she suggested, her eyes gleaming with joy at the prospect of their return.Erick and Aashi nodded appreciatively, bidding Elder Ilona a proper farewell as they took their leave. Their gestures conveyed their gratitude and respect for the priestess, who had graciously shared her knowledge with them.As they emerged from Elder Ilona's abode, Elder Ryfang awaited their return, a patient figure in the fading light. His curiosity piqued, he inquired
********…..….." " Speech,' ' Thoughts,…..….."Welcome, young ones," she spoke in a voice that was both soft and melodic. "I have been expecting you."Erick and Aashi exchanged greetings before settling onto the cushions that had been laid out for them. The woman before them exuded a sense of accomplishment, as though she had achieved great things in her life and had the love and respect of nature itself."Thank you, Elder, for having us," Erick said, his voice full of gratitude and admiration.The Elder smiled warmly at the two guests before her. "So, what would you like to hear first? I will do my best to answer all of your queries, but first, let me introduce myself."Ilona, the guardian of the small wolf tribe and priestess who oversaw the ceremonies held in the clearing, introduced herself with grace and poise. Her name carried weight and respect, and Erick and Aashi felt a pleasant warmth to be in her presence."I am Erick Dahl, and this is my companion, Aashi," Erick intro
********…..….." " Speech,' ' Thoughts,…..….."It's….it's alright!" Chieftain hurriedly replied while hiding his fear and reverence coming from his heart."Ahem, let me introduce you, Chief Ulric, this young man is Master Erick Dahl and she is his companion, Madame Aashi. And you both already know our chief Ulric name and she is the mate of Chief Ulric, Madame Ayla." Elder Ryfang tried hard to ignore the earlier what he felt and maintained his usual smile while he introduced each other, Erick and Aashi to His chief and Madame Ayla.Erick and Aashi observed the now standing Chief Ulric and Madame Ayla in front of them.Chief Ulric is a tall, muscular man with a commanding presence. He has broad shoulders and a chiseled jawline, and his piercing blue eyes seem to see straight through to a person's soul. His hair is a deep shade of brown and falls in unruly waves to his shoulders, and his beard is thick and well-groomed. Ulric also has wolf-like features, including pointed ears and