[Quest failed]Erix wanted to cry out in frustration when he saw this message, but he managed to hold himself.He had missed the kill. Orah slaughtered the beast before he could even launch an attack.This was frustrating, but what could he do? He lost the exp and could not do anything about it.Looking at Orah, he could see a pleased look on his face. Orah was pleased that he had finally killed the beast that had been bothering them without knowing that someone had lost something important because of his actions.'It's not his fault. Don't punch him in the face with that look. He is completely innocent. It's you who is slow and dimwitted,' Lena interjected, which upset Erix even more.'You are really good at pissing one off,' Erix hissed, annoyed."Thank Goodness, we finally killed that pesky thing," Orah gloated as he approached the body of the Skystone, from which a green liquid was still gushing.As soon as he arrived where the body was lying, he knelt beside it and tore it open. H
"May I know why you need the teleporter? At least I have the right to ask you that question, don't I?" Gen. Ryker asked with a conflicted look on his face.He wanted to know why Quito needed a teleporter because it was anomalous that someone bypassed other good things and requested only a teleporter."I don't think you have the right to ask that question, sir. Just fulfill my request and we're good. Other than that... I don't think I should remind you," Quito said, smirking wryly.Then he leaned back with his arms crossed and made himself comfortable in his seat.Even more comfortable than the actual owner of the office.Gen. Ryker's expression twitched when he saw the smile on Quito's face. He had the urge to punch Quito in the face and shatter his bones, but he managed to control himself as that would be counterproductive.He had never been so humiliated in his entire life. For a General who had encountered many powerful and important people, he hadn't felt as helpless as he was no
After about thirty minutes of flight, Erix and Orah finally arrived on the roof where Shota was patiently waiting for them.Before that, however, Shota had taken control; he was the best at handling situations that required dialogue.Rigel was ruthless and was only good at fighting. He was messy and rash at almost everything. He believed violence was the best way to handle situations."Why the hell did you two come after me? Do you know you can die of starvation here?" Erix asked the moment he landed on the roof.As much as he wanted help getting off this planet, he didn't want to jeopardize the safety of his friends.As long as his blood bank was filled to the brim, he was immune to long-term starvation, but that wasn't the case with his friends. Without food and water, they'd be vulnerable."Ah, have you forgotten that I'm also a demon? Such petty things cannot harm me. I can absorb energy from the bodies of beasts, so I'm good," Orah said, smiling wryly.Just as Erix wasn't affected
Erix had a shocked expression on his face when he recognized the voice behind him. The familiar voice came from none other than Shota."I wasn't bluffing, guys. I got here about twenty minutes ago," Shota blurted out with a smile.Erix turned around doubtfully to check if he had imagined the voice, but that wasn't the case.He saw Shota walking toward them with a cheeky smile on his face. He wasn't imagining anything, but seeing the reality.Orah was so shocked that he couldn't even say a word. Shota said he had arrived about twenty minutes ago, but how?"You didn't get your hopes up for nothing. And I wasn't bluffing," Shota added before stopping in front of Erix."A-Are you really here? But how did you get here so fast?" Erix stuttered in a dazed state of belief."I'm afraid I can't tell you that now. But you'll know soon enough." This was the only answer Shota could give at the moment.Certainly, he wouldn't hide Rigel forever, but at the same time, he didn't want to reveal his exis
~Back on earth.A knock sounded on the door to Gen. Stanley's office after several hours of total tranquillity in the office.He fluttered. Then he sighed before saying in a hoarse tone. "Come in."Gen. Stanley, who had been irascible since he was selected to lead the rescue team, was in no mood to talk or exchange a word with anyone.But as head of the rescue team, he had to give some orders and instructions.The door opened quietly and Milean entered the office.She bowed discreetly before beginning, "Everything is ready, sir. Everyone has assembled in the portal room. You're the only one left."Gen. Stanley said nothing for a moment before shaking his head and replying, "Good, I'll be there in a few minutes. You can go."Milean just nodded and left when she heard Gen. Stanley's response.She already knew Gen. Stanley wasn't in a good mood, so she tried as best as she could to keep her words light, yet concise.A few minutes after she left, Gen. Stanley rose languidly from his seat a
After class was over for the day, Nicole and Rin went back to the dormitory. Rin headed straight to his room, while Nicole made her way to her father's office, after changing into more flexible clothing.The moment she got there, she was greeted by her father's guilty words, and when she inquired what those words meant, it dawned on her that her father had something to do with her friends' disappearance.She was heartbroken and devastated. Her father, whom she trusted so much, was behind her friends' misfortune Without bothering to listen to any more of his explanation, she rushed out of the office.A flicker of pain and disappointment could be seen in Nicole's eyes as she left the office and headed straight to Rin's room. Her eyes were filled with tears, attempting to pour out.But she managed to hold back the tears as she ran to the only friend she could count on at the moment: Rin...."This room is very boring without them. I wish I had gone into the portal with them," Rin muttere
On the coast of a distant planet, where the sea sand and the atmosphere were red, a black portal opened and three figures stepped out.The portal closed immediately after the three figures emerged.The planet wasn't as dark as Camuti, but not particularly bright either.High up in the sky was a red sun that emitted fairly bright sunlight, brightening the entire land.Trees and forests with lush vegetation could be seen a little far from the coasts, adding even more color to the planet.The planet resembled Earth but was also different in some ways."Where are we?" Orah finally broke the silence."I don't know exactly. But I don't think it's that much different from Earth," Erix replied, looking around the vicinity as if searching for something."Yeah, but literally, I don't like it here. I got goosebumps and a strange feeling the moment we arrived. The sea is even red, so annoying," Shota noted, feeling a bit uncomfortable in this place."Let's move on. We're going into the forest now,
Back on Earth ~Regret, pain, and disappointment filled Gen Ryker's heart as he leaned back in his chair and a jumble of thoughts ran through his head.Nicole was the last person he wanted to make cry, but that had only happened recently.Before Nicole left the office, he looked into her eyes and saw the hurt and disappointment in them. She was clearly disappointed in him.Who knows if she could ever trust him again? He had broken her trust in him; restoring that trust could be nearly impossible.It was one thing to trust someone, and another to trust them again after they had broken your trust.Trusting someone blindly after they had broken your trust was even more difficult than trusting them for the first time. You'll have to overlook everything they did and trust them blindly again. Not many people can do that."Did I just ruin my relationship with my daughter? I can't afford for her to distance herself from me. She's the only reason I'm living. If she leaves me, I won't have a
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
In the fifth city of the planet of demons, the darkness was absolute. The only source of light was the dimly red light coming from the sky. Amidst this eerie atmosphere, a young lady could be seen walking down the street. Her long red hair fluttered in the chilly wind as she made her way to her destination.The demons on the streets recognized her instantly. She was none other than Tania, the famous saintess of the tenth city. Her reputation preceded her, and the demons knew her for her unparalleled strength and her unwavering respect for the demon laws. They were surprised to see her walking down the street of the fifth city at this hour, and they couldn't help but wonder what brought her out of her abode.As Tania walked past them, she maintained a cold and expressionless face. Her demeanor was as stoic as ever, and it was impossible to guess what was going on in her mind. She continued walking, lost in thought until she finally arrived in front of a modern and decent bungalow.Wi
Lord Julian led Erix, Shota, and Orah up a grand staircase to the second floor of his regal mansion. The walls were adorned with paintings of famous battles and landscapes. Once they reached the top, he turned and gestured towards a door on the left."This will be your room," Lord Julian said. "I hope it'll suffice for your stay here."When they entered the room, they admired the room.The furniture was made from the finest wood on the planet and decorated with intricate engravings. There was a large three-poster bed, a vanity table with a mirror, and a fireplace to keep them warm during the colder nights.Shota nodded with admiration "It's habitable. Not bad."Orah examined the room carefully, old habits from his training, and started to make a list of any potential security risks. When he was finished, he said, "It's perfect. Better than that crappy rubbish from earlier."Lord Julian noticed the absence of Scott and raised an eyebrow. "Where is the servant goblin? Did he not wish to
The ruthless demon towered over the cowering goblin, its eyes glowing red in the dim light of the forest.The goblin had lost all of his comrades in the battle that had been raging for minutes and was now at the mercy of the demon that had led the attack."Please, spare me," the goblin pleaded, his voice trembling with fear. "I surrender."The demon let out a deep, thundering laugh. "Very wise of you, little goblin," Orah growled. "You have made the right choice. I will let you live. But there are consequences."Instead of killing the goblin, however, the demon did something unexpected. He looked the goblin straight in the eye and muttered words in a language the goblin did not understand.Suddenly, the goblin felt a strange sensation coursing through his body. He paled, but at the same time, a strange sense of loyalty blossomed within him. He looked up at Orah with wide eyes and suddenly realized what had just happened."You... you manipulated my mind just like your friend did with Ro
Erix heaved a sigh when he heard what Orah said. Orah had deliberately spoken of the rebellion to give him no choice but to agree with his words, and it had really worked.Definitely, they wouldn't let the goblins go after learning of their plan for fear of being exposed. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean they must kill the goblins to silence them. There are other ways to silence them without actually killing them.As much as Erix had the urge to kill the goblins for the sake of exp, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to gain loyal servants who undoubtedly would bring more benefits than just the immediate gain of exp.Thus, instead of complying with Orah's appeal, he acted differently."No, we won't kill them. They'll be useful to us if we have them as servants. I don't want us to waste them by killing them," Erix told his friends."How are we going to tame these losers anyway? Why don't we kill them now to save ourselves the trouble of doing that in the future?" Shota spoke up, soun
Erix and his friends delved deeper and deeper into the forest as they talked to relieve their boredom.However, that was only until they came upon a group of seven goblins, armed to the teeth.They stopped a short distance away from the goblins before they were seen.The goblins carried spears, bows, arrows, and many other vicious weapons."What should we do now? Go back?" Orah asked in a very low tone."These guys are armed. They are not like any other goblins we have encountered so far. Maybe we should leave before they see us," Erix asserted. In his opinion, he found it pointless to waste their strength fighting the goblins."Come on, it'll be fun to fight these losers. Only I can take them out at once," Shota said with excited eyes. However, seeing that none of his friends reciprocated this enthusiasm, he sighed and said, "Fine, if that's what you want, then... Ahhh!!!" Shota cried out and jumped up in startlement.A few seconds later, a rat ran out from under the ground where he h
In the portal room inside military base two, a purple opening appeared from which five soldiers emerged.The soldiers were the military team that had gone to look for the students who had gotten lost inside a beast planet. However, they had returned empty-handed, believing that the students were no longer there.They saw it with their own eyes as the students dissolved into red, invisible dust."Everyone, except Leo, can go back to their domains and rest. I'll report to the General Staff with Leo," General Stanley announced shortly after they arrived.They all nodded and went on their way. But all of them except Leo.General Stanley looked at Leo and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this? Roaming about Camuti alone is dangerous, you could even die there."Although he was always envious of Leo and his impeccable way of doing things, he didn't wish him death.Leo's face was cold and expressionless. He only nodded but said nothing."If you say so. Just know that you don't have to kill
Josh was a little startled when he heard that. He didn't know why, but Erix's words made him anxious and frightened. He tried to put up a calm facade, but that immediately crumbled as Erix approached him.Erix walked towards him calmly and with a cold expression. He didn't look excited or angry.'But he's only human,' a thought popped into Josh's head. 'What if this is only a technique to intimidate and disorient you? He may have super healing, but he's not invulnerable to death, so be smart. Kill him when you get the chance.'Josh's courage immediately picked up as this thought crossed his mind.He got into a fighting stance and laughed nervously, "Come on, little human. You can't scare me."Erix chuckled when he heard this. He pronto activated his light wing boots and transported himself behind Josh, invisible as a bullet."How about now, are you afraid of me?" Erix asked in a whisper, chuckling. He wasn't attacking Josh yet. He just wanted to scare him a little.Josh was terrified