Chapter 16: Rescuing the Elves ***A FEW MOMENTS EARLIER***"I instructed all of you to resume your tasks. Do you believe that someone will miraculously come to your aid? Tsk tsk tsk... Arm yourselves and begin working," the Guard shouted loudly, but the Elves paid him no heed. Their attention was solely fixed on the elderly man who was on the brink of death."I had forewarned you that the Black Boy wouldn't survive. Who knows what fate has befallen him?" questioned one of the Elves, addressing no one in particular."I am confident that he must have perished or fallen prey to one of those formidable creatures. This is all the more reason for you to labor," he chuckled and blew a whistle. Almost instantly, three guards entered the cave and began lashing the Elves, who were too intimidated to resist. They hastily retrieved their weapons and commenced breaking down the stones."And what about you, Old Man? Will you not rise from your position?" the guard sneered, referring to Brakor, who
Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Shadow Movement "Are you of the human race?" He inquired, to which they shook their heads. "Humans are prohibited from entering this region. Their realm lies to the far north," one of the guards replied with a tremor in his voice. "In that case, what lineage do you belong to?" "We hail from the Dworgin lineage," they all exclaimed, causing Kael to cover his ears. Enraged, he swiftly struck each of them with the back of his hand. 🗣️He's truly remarkable 🗣️His appearance is captivating; if only I were a lady 🗣️We are deeply indebted to Mr. Red 🗣️Our lives are owed to him Kael smiled in response to the accolades from the Elves. The praise was reassuring and calming. He closed his eyes briefly, sensing a presence behind him. When he turned, it was too late, as a sword pierced his lower abdomen. To his bewilderment, it was one of the guards. Kael couldn't comprehend how the guard had appeared so swiftly without his notice. Still in a state of shock, Kae
ALEXA: THE SPIKES ARE POISONOUS. NO SKILL IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO RESIST IT."Elf magic: Obsidian Shield!" A commanding voice rang out as a cerulean barrier enveloped them, deflecting the incoming ice shards. The duo turned to behold Rose, standing with outstretched arms and radiant blue eyes.As the shield dissipated, the resounding laughter of Lord Arctic reverberated throughout the labyrinth. "How does it feel to be rescued by a lady?" he taunted, forming intricate hand gestures as he advanced towards the trio."She is not merely a lady. She is the Princess of..." Brakor's sentence was abruptly cut off as Lord Arctic unleashed a devastating blast upon them. Reacting swiftly, Rose intertwined her fingers, causing the blast to detonate midway, while Kael vanished and reappeared in the shadow of Lord Arctic. Despite his efforts to push Lord Arctic away, Kael found himself overpowered and flung from the crust of Aetheria."Lord Arctic excels not only in magic but also in physical co
They stopped a few feet away from the Elves, who were surrounded by dozens of Reapers, impatiently awaiting their rescuer.Just as Yuri had predicted, the Elves were encircled by the Reapers, waiting for their savior, and here he was. "Waiting for someone?"Kael shouted, capturing the attention of all the Reapers, before turning to Yuri. "Keep her safe.""You do not need to remind me of my duty, Dwarf,"Yuri replied, tossing his sword to Kael, who caught it effortlessly. "Dwarf..."he thought to himself. 'He believes I am from the Dwargon clan.'Kael gazed at the sword for a moment before turning to face the Reapers. 'I am uncertain of my ability to wield a sword. It feels weighty in my hand.' "Alexa, what is the likelihood that I can wield a sword?"ALEXA - THE PROBABILITY OF WIELDING A SWORD IS 10/100.Kael sighed upon hearing Alexa's report. This system had been delivering bad news lately. "Activate Shadow Movement,"he commanded, and promptly disappeared from his position, reappearing
"Brakor, Jun, Damien, Ugarth, Mowen, it is a pleasure to see all of you, especially you, Brakor,"King Jade remarked upon settling into his seat."I cannot fathom the fact that I will have the pleasure of seeing you again, Your Majesty."Brakor bowed slightly and the King clenched his teeth"Then you should not have returned with your eyes intact,"King Jade quipped, eliciting laughter from the crowd. One of the maidens poured red wine into his cup and offered it to him."Here's to life,"he declared, raising his cup in a toast. "Cheers."The guests responded in unison, raising their own cups and downing the wine simultaneously."Bring me more,"the King commanded as the feast continued. The atmosphere was jovial, with the conversation transitioning to light-hearted topics. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, except for the Princess, who remained quiet. She scanned the room with a contemplative gaze, as if searching for someone."Your Majesty, the feast is prepared,"one of the maide
..... "Kael Sir, please come and join us for today's training," a guard called out."I've heard that the Dwargons are skilled in swordsmanship. Please come and train us," another Elf requested."I've heard stories of you defeating multiple Reapers at once. Please come and share your techniques with us," another Elf chimed in.The Elves were quick to remark on Kael's presence as he passed by. His reputation within the Elvarin clan had skyrocketed, and everyone aspired to match his strength."Kael," Yuri interjected before Kael could respond to the guard's request. He turned to see that he was surrounded by four Elves, including Yuri, all armed with swords.ALEXA: NOTICE! THE FOUR ELVES ARE ELITE GUARDS OF THE ELVARIN KINGDOM UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL THALRIC. THEY'RE IN THE RANK 4 OF THE CELESTIAL NOVICE."Rank 4?" Kael pondered silently as he observed the Elves, particularly Yuri, who wore a warm smile."These are my comrades. I want to showcase your power to them," Yuri boasted,
"What? Are you still preoccupied with thoughts of your lineage?" He pondered, while Kael rubbed his head."Stop pretending, young man. You cannot deceive me," he added."You are already aware. I suffer from amnesia. I cannot recall my place of origin, but I have a sense that I belong to the Dwargon kingdom," Kael responded."Indeed, you have mentioned it before, but I simply wished to verify. Take this," Brakor said, handing him a parchment. "I have an acquaintance in the Dwargon kingdom. If you present this to any guard, they will escort you to him," Brakor explained as Kael promptly folded the parchment."Thank you sincerely, Sir Brakor," he expressed with a slight bow."I am merely repaying a fraction of my debt to you," he responded before turning to depart. He took three steps forward, then suddenly halted. "I forgot to inquire of you Kael, but what sorcery did you employ to thwart my assault?""It is not sorcery. It is a skill. The Ultimate Predator skill. It allows me to consu
Chapter 23: King Jade's Judgement... "What's happening, Alexa? Why am I so weak?" ALEXA: OBSERVE. AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE IS COURSING THROUGH THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM. I SUSPECT THAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE BODILY WEAKNESS.A blow was struck against him for the umpteenth time, resulting in his collision with the wall. The wall fractured under the force of the impact as he sank to the ground, his eyelids growing heavier with each passing moment."You vile nuisance. You inflicted harm on the innocent maiden."The resonant voice of General Thalric reverberated as he charged towards Kael with frenzied velocity. He extended his left foot in an attempt to strike Kael's countenance, only to have his attack thwarted as Kael seized his leg.His grip faltered almost instantaneously, compelling him to release General Thalric's foot.A smirk played on General Thalric's lips as he gazed at Kael, well aware of Kael's weakened state and seizing the moment.He grasped Kael by the neck, hoisting him