The unknown was the most terrifying...
People feared what they did not know and what they could not understand. This is a subconscious kind of fear that is unreasonable and cannot be explained in simple words. But when something seizes to no longer be a mystery... when the unknown becomes known, fear gives way to understanding and understanding gives way to courage.
This was an irrevocable truth that relates to the link between fear and courage.
Faced with the unknown, there are very few individuals that will be able to remain fearless, but most times, a fearless person is not always a courageous one. Most of the time, fearlessness can sometimes be attributed to recklessness or worse, ignorance.
In the universe, there is nothing that was more fatal than ignorance, and it is worse when ignorance is followed closely by weakness. Ignorance and weakness in the dangerous universe are always the precursors to death and annihilation.
They are the two grea
Brianna was shocked and speechless. Standing on the stage in a daze, Brianna could not understand the sudden abrupt ending to her match.After breaking through Jenna's blockade, Brianna had been expecting a tough and difficult battle to determine the winner of the match. Knowing that Jenna could be very scheming, Brianna was had already prepared herself to face a powerful enemy.In Brianna's heart, Jenna was a worthy opponent. As Jenna was somebody who had forced her to improve herself, Brianna treated Jenna as somebody worthy of being her rival.But just when it seemed like the expected fierce battle was about to begin and the winner of the match would be determined between them, Jenna had already given up.Just like that...How anti-climatic!As soon as it registered to Brianna that she had won the match, Brianna did not know how to feel at all about her victory. There was no way that Brianna could bring herself to be happy at winnin
Brianna blushed hard from having her thoughts seen through by Arran. The feeling of being seen through and having your thoughts laid bare out in the open was very uncomfortable.Brianna did not say anything because she knew there was no point in doing so. After all, she was the one who was having unreasonable thoughts just now.Not minding how Brianna was feeling at all, Arran continued speaking."You have thoughts of forcing your opponent to fight you after surrendering, even if the outcome may very well likely still be the same. There is nothing wrong with the fact that you feel giving up and surrendering without even trying is not the right thing to do and even I agree with you about that. But like yourself, if it were you on that stage, facing this same situation where no matter what you did, defeat was still the most likely outcome, would you really face the challenge head-on or will you be like Jenna, cutting your losses and giving up when you have not suf
The venue of the final round of the chosen ceremony was rife with loud cheers of excitement as the audience watched the various outstanding matches happening on stage. After the first match of the second round of the tournament had ended with an unexpected twist, a long time did not pass and the second round began.During this time, the two participants that were supposed to fight in this round had already stepped on the stage and they had started going at each other with all their power.These two participants in the first round had displayed very good capabilities and their previous matches had been satisfying to watch. Now facing each other in the second round, the audience was expecting to watch another entertaining show.At the place where Hilda, Hyde, and Jenna were gathered to watch the matches, Hilda was still scolding Jenna, who had her head lowered and facing the ground.Looking at Jenna and giving her a stern look, Hilda said to in a manner muc
Being sentenced to face the wall as a form of punishment was the most terrifying outcome that could ever be inflicted on Hilda and her fellow disciples. It was even worse than being made to wash their master's old smelly socks.Hilda, as the eldest disciple of her generation, had the authority to dish out any punishment to any of her fellow disciples in the same cohort as she saw fit. Even if Hilda told Jenna to face the wall, as much as Jenna dreaded this, she did not dare to disobey.Hanging her head down dejectedly, Jenna whispered in a small and sorrowful voice, "I have heard you big sister Hilda. once we are back home I will face the wall and make sure to properly reflect on my behavior."Jenna's tone was listless, and it was like she had been told there would be no chocolate fountain at her birthday party, when she had specifically asked for it a long time ago.Hyde, who was standing by the side, did not know what to do after seeing Jenna like this.
A sinister laugh with an obscene tone to it resounded around the platform. Hearing this laugh that seemed to be filled with ill intent, the council members were even more serious and all of them started to revolve their powers in their bodies so that they would be ready to make a move immediately when needed.Right now, the one thing that was going through the minds of the council members was that their prey had finally arrived.It was clear to everybody here that this chosen ceremony, apart from being used to find a guardian for the World Essence Pulse Bracer, was nothing more than a giant trap meant to flush out the people hidden in the dark. According to reliable information gotten through rigorous investigation, the people who were bound to take action were most likely related to the incident that happened four hundred years ago.For four hundred years, this particular incident had stumped the higher-ups of the Aeth civilization who were privy to a bit of wh
"What!!""That enlightened old immortal! The same one who is said to have come out of Elysium. That old monster! Are you sure?"Shocked gasps resounded everywhere on the platform and even Councilman Bruce, who was usually gruff and solemn, exclaimed loudly from his shock.Immediately, the aura of the council members that had still been gathering since they were still on guard against the old man who pressured them with his presence felt.Right now, hearing the name of the enlightened old immortal, these high and mighty council members of the Aeth royal council became like sheep that had seen a fierce wolf. They could not even bring themselves to show off their might and dignity at all.This could not be helped. The notorious name of the enlightened old immortal was one that carried a lot of significance in the higher circles of the Aeth civilization. His very existence was linked to another very important legend of the Aeth civilization. A legend t
Facing Councilwoman Henrietta's sudden outburst, nobody knew what expressions they were supposed to be making. Even when she was lunging at the enlightened old immortal with much ferocity, the other council members just stood in place, stunned.As for the enlightened old immortal, he had a look of surprise on his face as he looked at the feisty lady that had pounced over.After getting a clear look at Councilwoman Henrietta's face, the enlightened old immortal's face suddenly lit up with a look of realization as he recognized Councilwoman, Henrietta.Looking at the woman who was pouncing on him with the bearing of a female bear that had just lost its cubs, the enlightened old immortal said in delight."Wow, what do you know? I didn't expect to meet so many past acquaintances here this time. Did you all know I would be coming and gathered to receive me? Hehe... you really shouldn't have."At the same time, the enlightened old immortal was speaking.
"You took my batch of recently acquired origin gems and in exchange, what did I get... a completely useless piece of information that said, 'in time the truth will be revealed...""What the hell does that mean! How are those strings of words useful and urgent information related to the incident four hundred years ago? I can't believe I fell for such an obvious con. I'm embarrassed at myself."Councilwoman Henrietta was berating herself for falling for the enlightened old immortal's lies causing her to lose her precious Origin gems. Her expression was sorrowful and moving and from it, one could tell how much of a loss she had suffered on that day.Right now, Councilwoman Henrietta's voice was a bit choked as she said in a grievance, "I can't believe that somebody as esteemed as yourself would play such a cruel joke on a junior like me and that you would do all this just to rob me of my possession. Worst of all, you made a complete mockery of the troubles of your