Barely a minute had passed since Colonel Vehe and Poltergeist opened their eyes and they had already adapted fully to their new strength.A keen observer, Arran watched silently by the side while all this happened. Although he was anxious about the situation, Arran didn’t hurry and gave them as much time as needed.Finally, when Arran judged that the colonel and Poltergeist were sufficiently adapted, he spoke up, saying, “How are you two doing? Have you gotten a hang of your new powers? Can you explain to me everything about your current state?”Arran’s words pulled the colonel’s and Poltergeist’s attention back to the present, making them remember the situation they were in.Immediately, the two of them responded to Arran and began explaining the changes in them as best as they could. This didn’t take long. In no time, Arran got a grasp of the situation.On this note, Arran could not be any more ecstatic than if he had won the lottery because, in a sense, Arran had.What was the most
Arran, having said his last piece, gestured for the duo to be silent for a moment before turning to look at the battlefield. Reaching out with his mind, Arran sent a message to Joyner and the others who were fighting.“Everyone, listen up. I’ve managed to find some help and I’m sending them your way to help out right now. They should be able to contribute to delaying the enemy while we wait. Their powers are special so accommodate them as much as possible.”Once Arran was done sending the message, he quickly cut off his connection with the others. But Arran’s message had alerted the five of them, causing them to pay attention to his side.During the battle, the five Aeth had naturally been aware of Colonel Vehe’s and Poltergeist’s presence when they first arrived and they also noticed some of Arran’s actions too. But not knowing what he was up to and having to focus on the battle, they couldn’t spare any attention for the trio.While it seemed skeptical what kind of help Colonel Vehe
Mountain body…Like a mountain, rough and sturdy…Able to withstand countless weathering…Lofty and imposing…These words, often used to describe a majestic mountain, were now used to describe the attributes of the rule Colonel Vehe applied to himself.With this rule in effect, colonel Vehe’s body grew half a size bigger instantly, and clear veiny lines formed on his skin, giving it a rough appearance like that of tree bark. The color of his skin also turned a light gray as a deep earthy feeling surrounded him.The mountain body rule granted the colonel’s body the attributes of a mountain, making his body strong, which greatly increased his defense and sturdiness, enabling him to withstand the counterforce from the previous punch. With this, he managed to regain his balance in the air and come to a halt, no longer retreating.Not only that, but the sinister power that wanted to drill into Colonel Vehe’s body was also effectively blocked.The colonel was only sent flying a few meters a
Bang!Once again, colonel Vehe tanked a powerful blow from the decadent horror whose massive fist hit like a freighter. The impact rocked the colonel’s body as he felt a massive force like a tsunami wash over him in an attempt to break and scatter his body.In response, colonel Vehe’s mountain body like a stalwart beam, stood steadfast against the oncoming wave.Thick veins formed patterns like earthen grooves, his muscles contorted and wriggled like worms which moved along with the wave of power, delivering and dissipating the force of the punch evenly across the colonel’s entire body.With a single step back for support, the colonel’s hunched spine which he had kept low to receive the blow swiftly straightened, his reinforced bones giving off low whines as the force of the horror’s blow was broken and redirected outside and to the side of Colonel Vehe.Colonel Vehe was excited. This was the first time he had received the decadent horror attack without retreating in the slightest.Hi
Everywhere was filled with white mist. There were obscure flashes of shadowy figures that filtered through the mist, along with the brief lull of various sounds. There were sounds of children crying, of metal blades clashing against each other, and of warriors shouting in their loud voices as they let out their battle cries accompanied by loud explosions that filled one with dread. These sounds interfered with and meshed together, like a piece of horrendous background music that told epic tales of war and savagery. Everything was dreamlike, and nothing could be perceived clearly. But above the din of hazy mist and blood-curdling sounds, there was one above all else that could be made out with total clarity. It was the sound of insane laughter that sent chills down the spines of those who heard it. Following it were indistinct mutterings, like the whispers of the devil. Anyone who heard it would be driven mad and be dulled of their senses and would leave themselves open to the sile
It was a typical winter day in downtown Los Angeles. As it was the eve of the new year, coupled with temperatures that were reaching an unbearable 32 degrees and below, the number of people that could be found on the streets was few.Everyone was inside their houses and staying warm with their families as they awaited the coming of the new year and anybody that found themselves outside on a day like today could only be said to truly be unfortunate.The new year was supposed to be a day of hope for everybody, a day where everybody started a new chapter on the story that was their lives, but for Arran, it was a day like any other day, filled with misfortune after misfortune.Arran as a 19-year-old hormonal teenager had dreams like any other teens his age had. Dreams of picking up girls and establishing a world-class harem, dreams of being every girl's favorite wet dream.Some would say he had the making of a popular harem king, with great looks and bronze t
It was late into the night but considering that it was the eve of the new year, the night sky was filled with dazzling light that gave one an illusion that it was still daytime.All around the streets were filled with festive decorations and from the homes of the city's residents came the joyous sounds of laughter and cheers as families sat down together to wait for the coming of the new year.At a certain park, in a corner where the lights and festive mood did not reach sat a teenage boy all on his lonesome.In the darkness, the boy could be seen looking around suspiciously and with caution. Making sure one last time that his immediate surroundings were free from any interference, Arran finally got around to examining the box.The polished surface of the box was decorated with fine grain patterns as well as frescoes and inlaid carvings depicting various wildlife. There was a deer with huge antlers branching out to the skies like a huge sky-reaching tree,
Now that Arran had gotten all the details down it became so much easier to proceed. All that was left to do now was to open the box.All across the surface of the box, there were a series of white dotted spots that looked like jewel encrusting's. These were flowing along the lines of the river drawn along the length of the box. They represented the bone that lay in the depths of Iylls and their numbers varied.In order to open the box then, Arran was going to have to trace the spots with a very defined amount of varying strength. Too much strength and the spots would just depress into the box without achieving anything, too little and the spots would not even budge. All this would have to be done following a special sequence.After a little thought, Arran figured out the sequence. It was one in which he and his parents use to communicate on special occasions like when they were separated on missions in order to relay their situation to each other.Without