Tyson found himself in a strange room, one that looked like an empty throne room.The place was eerie and dark, with bones scattered all over the place. As he looked around, he saw a figure shrouded in darkness seated on the throne.The only visible aspect of the man was his glowing purple eyes. Suddenly, the figure pointed towards Tyson and spoke."Bond with me, mortal."Tyson woke up from his dream panting heavily. As he gained consciousness, he found himself on a plush bed in a luxurious room. Lex and Vladimir were standing over him with relieved expressions."Welcome back to the land of the living," said Lex with a smile. "You passed out immediately after that general left.""The doctors said you passed out due to expelling nearly all the anima you had with that aura burst," Vladimir added. "You had us worried, leader."Tyson smiled as he sat up, but the smile soon faded as he thought about the general. "That man," he said. "He was able to use the aura burst twice. If he hadn't se
The palace training grounds were a vast expanse of lush greenery, neatly trimmed hedges and flower beds, and winding paths that led to different areas designed for physical training.The area was enclosed by a high stone wall with guard towers stationed at every corner, and the entrance was marked by a towering arch that showcased intricate carvings and intricate decorations. The air was thick with the sounds of swords clashing, grunts of effort, and the occasional yelp of pain.It was a place of discipline, where warriors of all kinds came to hone their skills, and where the occasional magical explosion could be seen emanating from one of the more advanced students.Tyson stood in the middle of the training grounds, the morning sun casting a warm glow on his stoic face. He held his hand out to Lex, urging him to focus on his breathing."Every living being has a core," he said softly. "Tune your breathing to the pulse of your core and let go."Lex closed his eyes and took a deep breat
When Tyson agreed to work for Jace, he spent the first month training. He mastered the art of harnessing his Anima using Astral Energy. Once he was good enough, he completed his first mission as an assassin. The man whom Jace asked Tyson to kill was a corrupt officer of Aegis. This branded him as a criminal. But Tyson was different from before... Having lost his crew-mates - The Ebon Phantoms, he decided he wasn't going to be a weakling anymore. So, Tyson embraced his new fate as an assassin. But now... "You're under arrest." Tyson clicked his tongue. "Listen, I don't have time to waste, so bring it on!"Tyson's Astral skin glowed. "But let's take this outside." In a mere instant, the Knight was caught inside Tyson's shadow. He was absorbed into the shadow. Tyson did the same ane the shadow moved outside. "The heart of Malacoda, you don't deserve to wield such a powerful magic item!" "That's not for you to decide!" The time for words was over. They moved at the same time. T
LOCATION: KORRE NATION"What is it that my tea time can't wait? This better be good, Kleo!" In the meeting chambers of one of the four Generals of Korre, General Kleo had called upon the two other Generals for a meeting. General Kleo was a tall and boisterous woman known for her ruthlessness and savagery in the entire nation. General Axel, the short muscular man who complained earlier, had his feet placed on top of the meeting desk as he kept whining about being summoned to the meeting as he placed his two broad swords on the desk. "Now now, Axy. I'm sure Kleo has a good reason for summoning us. Let's hear her out." The one who spoke this time was General Quin, the youngest of all the four Generals famous for his cunning tactics in war and recon. "It's Axel! Pff whatever, carry on, Kleo!" "Thank you for coming on such short notice, I will cut straight to the point."She places a map on the desk and spreads it open as he continues."My spies have spotted our culprit around this
"Tyson Bronze, you are hereby sentenced to death for the murder of Gantala."Before the confused-looking Tyson could respond, Benny charged at him with incredible speed.Only Tyson and Vladimir could react to this showcase of speed as the targeted Tyson jumped out of harm's way, barely dodging a slash from the attacker's Fellium sword."Wait! I didn't kill Gantala.""Resorting to lies now, are we? And it's Gantala!""Ahhhhhhh! I've got to get to safety!"Farrow screamed as he dashed the other way. "Tsk that coward!" Lexnal scoffed.Benny and Tyson, on the other hand, were exchanging blows. It was more like Tyson was barely avoiding all of Benny's attacks. "You're the worst kind of trash who can't even recall the names of your victims!" Benny channeled his aura into his sword as he took a pose with the sword sitting on his shoulders."Dai style: Eclipse slash!"He swung his sword down, creating a powerful shock-wave of Anima that sent Tyson flying as he crashed into the goods they
"Are you certain your brother's inside?"Tyson and Benny were currently scouting an abandoned mansion in a dark forest not far from Lily Town.Benny had been unconscious for an entire day. After he regained consciousness, Tyson recounted his battle with Gantala and how a mysterious figure with a scythe had intervened and taken him away."If they're wielding a scythe, it must be that witch," Benny remarked, clenching his fists and slamming them on the desk."Fortunately, their hideout isn't far from here, and I know its location.""Great, I'll assist you in finding your brother, and afterward, you'll join my guild," Tyson said cheerfully, eyes sparkling.He desired Benny to join Nightshade due to his impressive swordsmanship displayed earlier.'Had I not drawn power from The Etherian, I would've been defeated.'That was the reality. Similar to when he sacrificed a year of his life to defeat Gantala by depleting his powers, Tyson had struck another deal, this time wagering for three mon
"Kill switch!"The familiar attack created a huge explosion that crumbled a section of the walls of the room they were in.As the dust settled, the battered red-haired man was shown getting back up panting heavily."Huff. Huff. H-how could you hit me?"He was surprised over the fact that Tyson had managed to trap him even though he was moving a couple of times faster than the speed of light."I wasn't just using my relics' power, I combined it with doping, but you still managed to strike me."Doping is one of the three basic techniques for using Anima.As the name suggests, the user channels their Anima and has it passing through their veins, resulting in massive boosts in physical abilities.It's the opposite of the aura, which has the user exerting their Anima outwards.He was using doping together with his boots of Hermes Magic Item to maximize the speed, so he could reach far, thus, no one could keep up with his speed.His eyes lit up as he disappeared again.Back in the security
Clank!Sparks flew as the metallic boots clashed against the sword forged from an unbreakable substance.Lex was breathing heavily as he observed his opponent, who was also struggling to catch his breath.For the past ten minutes, they had been exchanging attacks, with neither side landing a hit.Both remained unscathed but were thoroughly exhausted.Neither could utilize aura techniques, which required massive reserves of Anima. Instead, they rely on doping to enhance their physical abilities beyond human limits, putting significant strain on their bodies.Additionally, they both overlapped their doping with the powers of their relics. Lex marveled at the effect of combining two speed buffs, deepening his respect for his captain.Though Lex managed to hold his own, there was a limit to his ability to wield someone else's Magic Item effectively. This limitation became evident when he attempted to use Kill-switch, only for it to be easily countered by his opponent, Gantala.While Lex