The sound of the wind tearing past alerted Benjamin, his eyes widening in disbelief. He had not imagined the Raccoon to be adept in using such weaponry, and such a colossal log at that!Yet, time was not on Benjamin's side. As the massive trunk approached, he dodged with alacrity.Crash!But even as Benjamin evaded the Raccoon's blow and struggled to regain his stance, the Raccoon, with lightning agility, leaped forth, closing the distance in a mere few bounds.Thud!The Raccoon's gargantuan fist slammed the earth, sending Benjamin spiraling away, tumbling across the ground.Yet, an overwhelming force, akin to a tornado, then engulfed him, giving him the sensation of being swept away. Reacting instantly, Benjamin raised his arms in defense.Boom!The impact caused the ground beneath him to sink, his arms numbing with pain, the bones seemingly shattered.Benjamin's heart raced with fear. Without wasting a moment, he tried to leap to his feet.However, this Raccoon, in terms of reaction
Although not paralyzed by fear, Benjamin had no intentions of lingering. The saintly maiden's spirit had hinted that the peripheries of the Ancient Battlefield held no treasures. Only by venturing to its heart could one procure valuable artifacts. Judging by his current location, surrounded by these skeletons, he was still on the outskirts.Hence, after a brief pause, Benjamin decided to head towards the center of the Ancient Battlefield.Yet, unbeknownst to him, as he left, the skeletons began to animate, standing up, their gaze following his departing figure. And atop each, the blood-red flowers swayed eerily in the wind.Benjamin's path had been anything but smooth. Just moments after he was mysteriously teleported and found himself on this strange terrain, he'd journeyed several kilometers forward. Yet, there, dauntingly stretching out in front of him, was a vast river. Its waters ran fiercely, suggesting that crossing it would not be a task for the faint-hearted."What am I to do
In his very line of sight, gargantuan shadows, as vast as mountain ranges, lumbered towards his position. Moreover, tailing this horde of Fiendish Demons was an immense fortress. This citadel was being dragged forth by the very demons, advancing onwards. With every step they took, the very earth and surrounding flora were leveled. Even the ghouls seemed to distance themselves, scattering in every direction. No creature dared to approach this menacing assembly of Fiendish Demons."Escape!"The only thought that surfaced in Benjamin's mind was to flee from the oncoming path of the Fiendish Demons. However, the pace of these beasts was alarmingly swift. Within the span of a few steps, they had already bridged a vast distance, drawing menacingly closer."Ah, what is that object yonder?!"In that very moment, Benjamin's eyes dilated in sheer disbelief. For, trailing the Fiendish Demons was a chariot. Though its size paled in comparison to the demons, it was led by none other than a Black D
After a prolonged search, apart from retracing his steps, no alternative route presented itself.He then lowered himself, sitting down to examine the iron door more closely.The door looked ancient, untouched for what might have been ages. Rusty patches dotted its surface. Yet, something about it made Benjamin uneasy.Though the tunnel had been largely safe, he had occasionally encountered mutated creatures. They were weak and diminutive. Compared to other places, this tunnel was eerily clean. Especially since for the past half kilometer, there was no trace of any mutated being, not even a sign of their presence. This made Benjamin even more suspicious of the iron door before him, prompting him to be on guard.Yet, after a half-day's observation, there was no discernible discovery. With reluctant resignation, Benjamin exhaled a heavy sigh."Alright, if it's meant to be discovered, it will be. Perhaps a little peek won't hurt."He sought comfort in his own reassurance. At that moment,
“Is it truly so surprising? This place, after all, is the Ancient Battlefield, where gods and demons once clashed mightily. Even the embodiment of a dragon, its life snuffed out here, is not a rare spectacle. Particularly when its bloodline is not of the purest. Otherwise, even with its powers sealed, the mere breath of its majesty would have reduced you to ash.”Observing the terror painted on Benjamin's face, the spirit of the holy maiden couldn't help but scoff. However, deep within, she felt no mightier than he. In her prime, she had ascended to immortality. Yet even then, she lacked the prowess to capture and imprison a dragon. Even a young dragon, in its essence, holds immense power. Moreover, the Dragon Clan has a grievous flaw – if any of their kind is harmed, they would undoubtedly rally their clan for a bloody vendetta.Because of this, during her era, none dared to challenge the Dragon Clan. Thus, witnessing an Ancient Dragon Ancestry bound in such a way stirred dread in he
Though unsure of the sudden shift in the demeanor of the human before it, Big Dragon now felt overwhelmed by lethargy, with little desire to continue this discourse with Benjamin.So, it merely grunted a few times. Then, with an unexpected vigor, it spewed forth a stream of draconic breath, aiming directly at Benjamin's position."Ha ha ha, it seems you need to be on death's door to shed a tear, isn't it?"Witnessing Big Dragon's attempt to harm him with its fiery breath, Benjamin was not enraged. On the contrary, he was invigorated, leaping forth to engage the creature in combat."A?!"From Big Dragon's maw came a sound of utter astonishment. However, it appeared to belittle Benjamin's action, having gauged his strength and believing that a mere human, even one of Benjamin's caliber, posed no real threat.But Big Dragon's complacency was short-lived. Its expression soured upon seeing Benjamin unexpectedly brandishing several dark crystals, placing them neatly against the cavern's wal
Of course, Benjamin wasn't naive enough to believe that a mere scolding would make Big Dragon entirely subservient. But that didn't matter; he had myriad ways to make the creature obey. After all, in his past amongst the military ranks, he had trained numerous beasts, taming even the wildest hunting dogs.Yet, had Big Dragon known of Benjamin's comparison of it to mere hunting dogs, it would have risked its life to clarify the distinction. However, at that moment, the creature dared not defy Benjamin nor harbor any ill-will towards him."We need to depart this place. Follow me." Benjamin commanded.Yet, as Benjamin took his first steps, Big Dragon interjected: "Master, I know of a treasury here. Would you wish to inspect it?""A treasury? Where is it?"Benjamin turned, somewhat surprised, towards the creature."Follow me, and I'll lead the way." Big Dragon proposed, taking the lead, leaving Benjamin momentarily astounded. The man narrowed his eyes, studying the dragon's retreating fig
Scratch...Hearing this, Benjamin gazed intently at the dragon egg. Much to his astonishment, a tiny claw was breaking through the shell. But its struggle seemed cumbersome. A wave of concern washed over him – would the creature remain trapped within?But as this thought took root, a lizard-like head, still encased in part of the eggshell, wriggled free. The creature struggled, attempting to shatter the remnants of its prison. After a persistent effort, it finally managed to pierce a significant opening using its sharp claws.Gradually, the little being wiggled, breaking free from its confinement, and lazily crawled out. Observing this captivating scene, Benjamin's curiosity was piqued, and he couldn't help but gaze at the creature.It was undoubtedly a dragon, albeit an infantile one, roughly the size of a ball, its scales not yet fully defined.“Roar…”Suddenly, from the mouth of this little dragon, a loud cry erupted. Only, its sound seemed somewhat peculiar, not at all like what B
Benjamin, unbeknownst to him, was oblivious to the demonic prince's frenzy over the armor. He held in his hand a command token, under which lay a somewhat tragic corpse. However, a familiar energy emanated from the token, causing his brows to furrow deeply, for a voice resounded urgently within his mind."Chirp chirp!"Deep in thought, Benjamin was roused by Alan's voice. The creature, now the size of a sparrow, perched gracefully upon his shoulder.Recognizing the intention behind the creature's head rubbing against him, a tender smile graced Benjamin's lips: "You did wonderfully." he praised."Chirp chirp!"In response, Alan regurgitated an ancient ring which landed deftly in Benjamin's palm. As it touched his skin, the ring transformed into a golden glow, wrapping around his finger. It was the space ring Benjamin had discovered in the Dragon Palace. Although the spirit inside was dormant, its basic functions remained accessible.Earlier, Benjamin had entrusted this ring to Alan to
Instantly, his face became grave. Only now did he discern the fading form of Alan, with even the flames upon it having waned by more than half. Yet, what was most alarming was the emanating ominous aura from the Demon God's heart, causing Benjamin to jolt and hurriedly shout,"Elder!""Hm?!"Hearing Benjamin's call, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared outside the central region of the altar. Its gaze locked onto the sealed space above the altar."Ha ha ha, foolish humans, my true form is almost here. Once it arrives, I'll reduce the both of you to mere ashes!"Sensing the familiar aura steadily nearing the altar, the Demon God's heart laughed triumphantly.However, a languid voice suddenly intervened,"Quiet!"Following which, an overpowering force, emanating from Benjamin, suddenly descended, shattering the very core of the heart."AHH!"A scream echoed from within. Simultaneously, an ethereal figure, eyes filled with disbelief, turned towards the altar."What is this force?!"Feeli
Boom!Boom!Several blows in succession, and Benjamin had lost track of time. But at this moment, cracks began to appear on the wall before him. They spread and widened until finally, with a full-force punch, the wall collapsed. A vast space revealed itself, stretching out before his eyes.Here, Benjamin beheld a huge sacrificial altar, filling almost the entire space. Above the altar hung a heart. Though he could not ascertain from what creature it was taken, its appearance allowed him to sense an incredibly evil energy, pervading the entire space.Moreover, this evil energy made his mind reel slightly. Were it not for his strong will, Benjamin feared he would have been bewitched by the heart.Instantly, his face marked with caution, he retreated a few steps."This is truly bizarre? How could such an altar appear here?"But just then, stepping back some twenty meters, a sound of great astonishment suddenly came from behind him.Startled, Benjamin quickly turned to see the people who
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and glasses, holding a laptop, arrived looking somewhat harried and sleep-deprived. He looked toward Red, placed his hand over his chest, and rapidly spoke.“Prince Red, why have you summoned me here? My research is on the brink of completion, needing only one final step. If there's nothing urgent, I would like to return and continue with my work.”After speaking, the middle-aged man seemed incredibly impatient, ready to turn and leave.Seeing this, Red felt slightly annoyed but did not show anger. Instead, his face bore a placating expression, and he hastily replied.“Mr. Steven, I genuinely have a very important matter that requires your assistance. Agat and Orange are in trouble in New Braum, and I want you to go there and bring them back. What do you think?”Red's attitude was extremely humble, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance and pride.However, Steven seemed not to care, his eyes sweeping the control room in a glan
However, Steven seemed uninterested, his eyes sweeping the control room before he spoke, a little annoyed.“Your Highness Red, such a trivial matter, and you call me here? If you feel overly bored, I can help you with some training time. Within the next twenty-four hours, I assure you that the time spent will not be wasted at all!”Hearing this, Red's eyes showed a hint of fear.Although the man was just a human, his strength was not particularly great. However, Steven's status in the kingdom was very special. He was a scholar, and his creativity was terrifying.Hundreds of years ago, when the kingdom of Autuman was just a small tribe on the planet Namec, their king, then a young man, luckily rescued a human, and this human was the middle-aged man before him, Steven.Harnessing the terrifying breadth of Steven's intellect, in less than a decade, Autuman evolved from a minor tribe, nestled in the wilderness of planet Namec, into a mighty empire. They conquered the entirety of Namec, an
Boom!Boom!Boom!Blood painted the sky, and countless pieces of metal debris littered the ground.A smirk formed on Benjamin's lips. He hadn't expected that after such a long slumber, its power had grown so immense.However, the sight of the scattered armor shards pained him.Such high-quality armor pieces, capable of enhancing a warrior's strength and providing incredible defense, were now in ruins. For someone of Benjamin's caliber, these armors might not pose much challenge, but if equipped by his soldiers, they would have been invaluable assets, exponentially amplifying their combat prowess.Although he felt a twinge of regret, Benjamin didn't blame Alan. Instead, he commended him."Alan, you did splendidly!""Chirp, chirp!"As Benjamin's praise graced his ears, a rush of exhilaration surged through Alan. In mere moments, his form swiftly contracted, taking on the delicate guise of a sparrow, which alighted on Benjamin's shoulder, its chirps melodious and relentless.Witnessing s
"Ha ha ha, I was merely jesting with you." he laughed with ease, his eyes dancing mischievously: "No need to take it so seriously. Anyway, feel free to examine it. It's now mine, and even if you wish, you cannot claim it."With a boisterous laugh, Benjamin, brimming with amusement, effortlessly tossed a ring towards her.Catching a glimpse of his action, a pang of surprise coursed through Fidelma. Still, she reached out, catching the item.Holding the ornate ring in her hand, she felt a strange force emanating from within. The intricate designs adorning it suggested an ancient aura. Fidelma could confidently deduce that this was a space treasure. Its grade was undoubtedly high, surpassing any artifact she had previously encountered in the annals or in the treasury of the Moonlight Religious Sect."Done examining?" His voice hinted at impatience: "If so, kindly return it."Watching Fidelma cradle the ring, almost reluctant to release it, a twitch of amusement played on Benjamin's lips.
Now, even though its headpiece had been severed, it was still far more complete than the other armors.Without hesitation, he approached, with a mere thought, his storage ring's light flared. The entire armor, along with the leader's corpse, was drawn into it.He then surveyed the surroundings once more, detecting no anomalies. Benjamin then proceeded towards Dermot's wooden house atop the hill."Boss, you're not hurt, are you?" asked Azaria, eyeing Benjamin's bloodstained appearance with a hint of concern.Benjamin glanced at him and shook his head."I'm fine; go rest. Tonight, there may be more to do. I'll handle it myself." he said, continuing straight to Dermot's bedroom.Upon seeing Benjamin's bloodied state, Irina suddenly rushed over, her face filled with alarm. She hastily grabbed his hand, her expression fraught with concern."You...you're alright?" she stammered.Seeing her worry, Benjamin merely shook his head without verbally responding. Meanwhile, Dermot emerged from the
Although puzzled, Benjamin refrained from questioning her outright. Instead, his gaze swept the room. Aside from scattered clothing and discarded food on the floor, nothing seemed amiss. It was logical. After all, someone fleeing in a hurry wouldn't leave traces behind."Where did the woman who was in your room go?" he inquired, his sudden question startling Irina, making her let out a soft gasp.At her reaction, Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze growing wary: "What did you ask?" she stammered, fear evident in her voice.Reiterating his query but with more firmness, he watched as Irina visibly shrank back, finally murmuring: "She...she said she had something to do and left. Can...can you not look at me like that? I'm truly scared."Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, every word dripping with fear. Benjamin felt a pang of confusion but, before he could react, she threw herself at him, gripping him tightly: "Please don't go. I'm truly terrified. This place... I can't bear to