The location was in front of an old and shaggy cafe in Grim.It was the same cafe where the Seven Wonders had their meeting. Kaz had led them here in the hopes that they might find a clue as to the whereabouts of Shambala and the other saints."Woah!" "Solemn..." The gang all stared in awe as they made their way into the cafe. To their amazement, the place was nicely kept and clean. Had chandeliers hanging from the top and golden-coloured paint on the wall. "This place looks like a mini-luxury hotel on the inside.""How come a good-looking place like this is located in the heart of a vile area such as Grim?" As Jolie finished, an eerie voice echoed in the room in response to her question."That's because no one enters Adam's cafe without an invitation!""Eeee!" Jolie and Farrow began shaking down to their knees as they held each other's hands."Who's there?""Are you deaf or something? I said my name is Adamas!"Just then, smoke began to encase the room, making the six Nightshades
Kaz rejected Adamas's offer to train under him. Which got Lex recalling something that Tyson said when they met Kaz."Hihi! Well, he's stronger than me, Lex, and if it weren't for him, we all wouldn't be here right now." That was the case. At first glance, one would think that Kaz was being overconfident in his abilities, but. 'He came from the Eastern continent. Of course, he won't require any training at the moment.' Adamas then turned his sight to Jolie, who was drinking coffee while reading a book. He then walks up to her. "Well, then, should we get on with your training now?" "Eh? Me!?" She points at herself as she keeps her book away. "No, I am not a fighter." "I take it you're a part of this clan as well... Do you plan on forever remaining a liability to your peers?" "Hey!" Tyson removed his blindfold and rushed towards Adamas. "Nightshade is looking for talents, not only fighters. We're truly grateful for all your help, but if she doesn't want to fight, she doesn't have
"Four hundred years ago, a war broke out between humans and relimen." Adamas was reading out to Jolie from a book.She was practicing with her new powers as the others were getting packed and ready to depart."The lands were ravaged by the destruction, and the seas became dry. When all hope seemed lost for the world, seven heroes appeared and put an end to the war. They were a group of both humans and relimen... They were celebrated as champions within their fields of expertise and went on to later be called The Seven Wonders."He walked up to her and handed her the book."Keep it. You seem to be quite interested in the world's history. There aren't many books as good as this.""Thanks. Uhm, does the religion still exist? As in outside of crypts.""Now what good will that be if I tell you? Find out yourself.""Guys!" Vlaimir came running, carrying luggage. "We're ready to depart."They silently nodded, and they all made their way to Falcon Arrow."Any word from Yuni?""Yep, they've d
"Take care, Tyson.""We'll be back before you know it, hihi.""Farrow.""Yes, Sir Lex?""I don't know what you might find out there, but... try and keep your calm at all times."Farrow smiled at the advice from his teammate."I know you must be thinking that there's a chance Irene is alive. Don't get your hopes crushed and your will shattered even further.""Don't worry, Sir Lex; whatever happens, I won't lose focus on the mission at hand. This battle isn't just for revenge. It's also for the faith of two nations and possibly the entire Western Continent."As Farrow was bidding his farewell with Lex, Tyson was having a conversation with Kaz in private. "Kaz, you'll take command of the clan while I'm gone. Keep an eye on Vlaimir as well; I'm worried he might be overtaken by his emotions, especially since Fiendlown knows his way around getting inside a person's head. Vlaimir can be reckless when not kept in line." He was referring to the way Vlaimir and Farrow acted when Fiendlown appe
Jake grabbed the bars of the cell as he stared at the sight of someone he never thought he would meet in such a condition."I should be asking you the same." He raised his head to see Tyson emerging from his shadow. "Tyson? What's going on?""We're leading a rebellion against your brother by freeing the prisoners here to launch a two-sided assault against his army that's currently on route to Kondo."Tyson's precise and blunt summary of the situation fazed the two."Heh. You're still the same." Benny smirked."Step back; I'll cut the bars." Benny obliged, and Jake slashed the hard metal bars of the cell.Benny stepped outside and stretched his arms. "Thanks.""You're welcome."Benny looked at Jake and spoke in an apologetic tone. "Listen, Jake. I know all of this is my fault.""Enough. When we heard that Gantala had overtaken both nations, we feared that he might've... Killed you. I'm glad you're safe; we all are."Benny smiled at his long-time friend."Roro, aren't you forgetting so
Current battle analysis:Enemy Army: 620Ally Army: 40"We've managed to cut their ranks."Lex said as he used a new technique."Shooter's Fencing Second Form: Arc!"He moves his fencing sword in an arc pattern as the slash wave cuts down the enemies in front of him."But we're still heavily outnumbered." He noticed Kyara desperately firing arrows as she was being surrounded from all directions by the enemies."Here goes nothing..." He channels his aura into his blade.He raises his sword. "Shooter's Fencing Third Form: Rain!"Four aura blades appeared floating atop him as he sent them crashing into the enemy ranks that surrounded the female archer."I did it." He holds his head, feeling a bit nauseated. "That last attack took a lot from me.""Huh?" He sees Kyara aiming at him, or better yet, at the soldier who was trying to attack him from behind him."Haha." He nervously laughs as he dashes towards her.They stood back to back, with no one uttering a word. They all realised what t
That was the case. Sea had handed them a flute that could summon him from within his crypt, and although he could only stay for a minute, the havoc he was wreaking on their enemies was currently worth it.Upon his arrival, he had taken out the fifty soldiers that had attempted to attack Lex.After using his powerful attack, the current state of both sides on the battlefield was as follows:Enemy Army: 300Ally Army: 9Only the Nightshades, the Olymph, Adamas, and Sea remained from the Ally army.Sea's attack managed to further cut the enemy ranks in two, but he failed to deal any damage to Gantala and Fiendlown as the former had shielded them using a golden shield."This magical item is most useful."After Gantala had overthrown the king of Korre, he went on to take a powerful magical item stored deep within a secret section of the castle.It was the Hands of Midas Magical Item. Midas was a man who was given the gift of turning everything he touched into gold.Gantala trained intensiv
"Adamas!" Jolie and Vladimir shouted in unison as they sprinted towards the crumpled form of the old man. He lay in the midst of a battlefield littered with the shattered remains of his enemies. Despite his age, Adamas had put up a remarkable fight. The number of defeated clones around him spoke volumes about his strength and tenacity. Jolie dropped to her knees besides him, her hands shaking as she checked his pulse. It was faint but steady. The hermit had fought valiantly, but the battle had taken its toll. His armour was dented and scorched in places, and a deep gash ran across his shoulder. Vladimir hovered over them, his eyes scanning the area for any lingering threats."He's out cold," Jolie said, her voice trembling with concern. "We need to get him somewhere safe."Vladimir nodded, gripping his hammer tightly. The battlefield was a dangerous place to linger, especially with Fiendlow on the prowl. The clown's intentions were clear—take out the strongest warriors first