Chapter 28 - The Guardian of AethralisThe blade moved at the speed of sound, aimed directly at Kael as he deftly dodged the attack meant for his head. Looking around, he was surprised not to see anyone. He felt no presence and Alexa did not alert him."Something must be amiss,"he thought to himself as he quickly bent down to avoid the same blade passing over his head. It was a star blade, gleaming brightly.Kael let out a breath when he straightened up, caught off guard by the unexpected assault. Who would anticipate a blade moving backward and then forward? He turned his head to see if there was a reason the blade rebounded towards him, but found none.As he shifted his gaze, another star blade approached from the left. narrowly evading it, though it left a small cut on his lower abdomen. Holding his stomach, he scanned the area to find dozens of blades surrounding him."Who are you? Show yourself!"he demanded angrily, but received no response. The blades advanced slowly towards him
Chapter 29 - A human"I know you're awake. Stop pretending."The werewolf's voice reverberated through Kael's ears, compelling him to open one eye. He was suspended from the thatched roof, hanging upside down in the middle of the room, his head swaying back and forth. His blurred vision fixed upon the werewolf, who stood next to a woman proclaiming herself the Guardian of Aethralis—a figure she believed he had annihilated, though he had no knowledge of who or what Aethralis was. To his right stood a man with two small horns protruding from his forehead, his face devoid of emotion. This sight elicited a fleeting smirk from Kael, which vanished almost instantly. These were insignificant adversaries, he thought, closing his eyes once more, savoring the remnants of his interrupted slumber."You can't be serious," the werewolf growled, and Kael's eyes snapped open. The word "fucking" had been echoing in his mind since he first emerged from the ocean, a word whose meaning eluded him. He loc
Chapter 30 - His Regret👀 Kael's POV 👀A lot has happened prior to my arrival in this world known as Aetheria.I woke up beside an ocean, cold and tattered, with no memories of how I got there. The last thing I recalled was drowning in the middle of the ocean. I began my quest, a search for fire. The first edible item I consumed in this world was from an unknown source.I was knocked out by some gruesome creature, which I later found out from my fellow captive to be Trollocs. I managed to free Rose from her chains, and she freed us from the hands of the Trollocs.Unfortunately, we fell into the hands of some deadly armies called the Reapers. That was where I learned that Rose is a princess of the Elvarin Kingdom.We were taken to the Loctrum clan. I was beaten, humiliated, and stoned by the villagers. I was different. I don't even know what I am. I was to fight for my freedom alongside other captives. We fought and won by luck. We were just two remaining, and I was told to kill my s
Chapter 31 - His Regret IITyran was staring at me, still in a state of shock. I was also shocked because I couldn't process all that was happening. Her sister appeared and disappeared...I felt her hands wrapped around my neck as she pulled me into a tight embrace. "We have to reach the village as soon as possible," she said, and I nodded in her arms as we both vanished into thin air.We reappeared in a clearing; it was the spot where I had roasted the meat of a Direbrinbare. I thought we would appear in the village. I bet I was wrong.She grabbed my left wrist, and we started running forward, her legs still not touching the ground. "Sorry... I can't take us straight to the village." She apologized as if it was her fault.I knew if she was alone, she would get to the village in no time. So, I'm the burden here, not her.We arrived in the village after a long run. I was so exhausted, and so was she. Smoke filled the air from different directions, buildings were destroyed. The ground w
Chapter 32 - Flower Magic 👀 Kael's POV 👀"Alexa, you have to do something, or I'll destroy you myself."[Notice: The essence conversion has been completed, and the registration of an art is ongoing. A loophole has been created, and the magic ore has been diluted with the essences, creating a healing ability. The ability is registered under the Ultimate Predator Skill.]I heard the systematic voice of Alexa when I stepped into the middle of the inn. My eyes were closed, and my hands were spread out. It seemed as if I knew what I was doing, but I didn’t. I knew Liam and the others must be staring at me, thinking I was making a fool of myself.I had something in my mind, and I had come to understand that Alexa knew what was going on in my head. If it wasn’t going to work, she would definitely alert me."Alexa, activate the Ultimate Predator Skill," I said to her, trying hard to control my breath.[Ultimate Predator Skill has been activated.]I heard her voice again, and I felt somethi
Chapter 33 - Flower Magic II***KAEL'S POV***I sprinted after her, and for that very moment, I forgot that I was going to die.I stopped sprinting to catch my breath, but Tyran seemed nowhere near tired. I think she suspected I was no longer keeping up, so she ran all the way back to me."They're coming," she announced, and I unsheathed my sword. Almost immediately, I started hearing the thumping sound. It was supposed to be a sneak attack, but it seemed they saw Tyran already."Come, let's lead them to a clearing. I can't risk them destroying my days of hard work," I said, grabbing Tyran's wrist."It's too late. We have been surrounded," she replied. That was when I looked around to see that truly, we were surrounded by these gruesome creatures.Fear gripped me instantly. This was bigger than the magical monsters I faced earlier. Their mouths were much bigger, and their skin much thicker.Tyran was already shaking in my grip, but I held tightly to the sword, waiting for them to atta
Chapter 34 - The Feast 👀 Kael's POV 👀Happiness! Joy!Words can't express how happy I am to see the inhabitants of Liam's nation jubilating. They were feasting on the cooked carcass of the Direbrinbares I brought back from the war front. I was not left behind; I ate to my fill and was retiring to the inn.Most of the buildings were destroyed, so the only suitable place to sleep was the inn. Tyran was now asleep, while Mitsuri was nowhere to be found.The only person left with me was Liam. He was munching hard on the bones of the higher-level animal. I think he loves the meal."I want to retire to the inn," I told him. If there's one thing I understand, it's the fact that I respect Liam a lot. His legacy is far beyond what I can achieve."So soon? There's still more to enjoy," he replied, squinting his eyes. Sometimes, I wonder how all these monstrous creatures are able to speak. Though, Liam wasn't a monster. He was indeed a human before being reincarnated."I've eaten my fill and
Chapter 35 - The Trollocs"The Trollocs. They're here for the spoils of war," he trembled on his feet.The name 'Trolloc' seemed to cause tension in the room as Liam's forelimbs started shaking.Apart from the Direbrinbare, the Trollocs were also gruesome creatures."Don't panic. I shall handle them," I said, getting to my feet. I've faced a couple of Trollocs; handling them shouldn't be that hard.I staggered out of the room while Liam and Mitsuri followed from behind. The cool breeze touched my skin, and I felt relaxed as I belched out loudly.It was nightfall, and the moon shone brightly. The marching sound of the Trollocs could be heard as they proceeded while I staggered to the fence prepared by the villagers prior to the Direbrinbares attack.I wasn't even in the mood to fight. I had eaten my fill and felt sleepy, but I still managed to get to the other side of the fence, standing face to face with the Trollocs who looked surprised.They were surprised that everyone was still al