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
Chapter 24: The Core It was the early hours of the morning, the sun had not yet begun to rise. The forest resounded with the chirping of birds and the chorus of crickets. Ordinarily, those sounds would be the only ones to fill the forest, but on this particular day, when Kael was exiled from the Elvarin Kingdom, the forest echoed with the sounds of whimpering. Kael was observed crawling deeper into the forest in search of any remedy that could alleviate his condition. Moments earlier, he was informed by Alexa that he had less than two hours to live. Now, he was uncertain if even an hour remained. Exhausted, his body unresponsive to his commands, he attempted to move forward by grasping a root with his arm, but to no avail. His limbs betrayed him. "Is there nothing within this forest that can provide me with healing?" He inquired aloud. ALEXA: UNFORTUNATELY, NO. THERE IS NO SIGN OF A HEALING FLOWER OR MAGIC ORE. "What of my abilities? Is there no skill that can counteract
Chapter 25: Arctic Palace A cloaked figure was observed bowing before the throne of Lord Arctic of the Loctrum clan, concealing his visage beneath the dark garment.The throne of Lord Arctic was situated in the dim recesses of the palace, rendering him invisible, yet his imposing presence was palpable not only to the figure but also to his four chiefs in attendance."My Lord, King Jade of the Elvarin Kingdom has rendered his final decree. The boy has been exiled from the Elvarin Kingdom, never to set foot there again," the figure announced, breaking the silence that had enveloped the Palace for over thirty minutes."Exactly as you foresaw, My Lord. The poison swiftly ravaged his body. I am certain he has perished by now, his remains likely devoured by a Direbrinbare in the vast Aethralis forest.""Why did it take you so long to eliminate that nuisance?" Lord Arctic's voice reverberated through the ground, prompting the four chiefs to kneel before him. His authoritative tone rendered
Chapter 26: Magical Monsters Narrowly avoiding the tree that crashed down in his path, Kael found himself in a heated pursuit by the formidable Direbrinbare. This red-furred magical creature was determined to inflict harm upon him. As they continued to run, Kael's stamina waned, and the monster drew ever closer."How can I overcome this formidable foe?"Kael pondered as he ran. He was acutely aware that the Direbrinbare would not cease its pursuit until he was defeated, and he lacked the necessary skills to vanquish it."I must rely on my own abilities to emerge victorious,"he realized, a determined expression crossing his face as he approached a tree and propelled himself into the air.Mid-leap, he pivoted and extended his hand towards the airborne Direbrinbare, which mirrored his motion. "Ultimate Predator Skill: Poison Breath,"he intoned, feeling a searing heat emanate from his throat as a gush of hot air expelled from his mouth, forcing the Direbrinbare to crash to the ground, wh