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Arc 11 Side Story 1.12: Captivant's Bildungsroman part 4
All around me, the torsos fly up, aiming to strike me down, and I grip my sword tightly, ripping through them in whatever way I can. Why are they swarming me like this now? They should know that Jabari is the bigger danger on this battlefield, so the only reason they could be doing this is if they are reaching the limit."JABARI! CLEAR THEM!"As my words release in the air, his chain and hammer smash them into pieces, and in that moment, I see a path clear in the mass of torsos, a single point where far more of them are coming out of that than the rest. "EVERYONE OVER THERE!"As I point my finger in the direction they originate from, the bodies of everyone move in unison towards that direction at full speed.Standing beside me, Jabari says, "Are you sure this is going to work?""It will, I just need you all to trust in me. For now, just move around and keep those who are looking after the injured safe.""Okay, leader, don't die!"He lunges away from me, and I quickly start running as
Arc 11 Side Story 1.11: Captivant Bildungsroman part 3
-Break-I will gaze into greatness to regain it for myselfLocation: Alchemist Country, Matibaypukaw;Outskirts of Maligaya VillageSwinging my sword against the partner given to me for practise, I parry and dodge each strike, making myself look like I can barely keep up. I force my breathing to accelerate, I try my best to shake my hands, and I force my face into a state of worry, all so that the smile hanging on my opponent's face grows larger and deeper.Taking a blow, I fall onto my butt, and standing over me with a proud smile, my partner says, "Seems like outside of dealing damage and supporting people, your swordplay can't keep up with mine.""I know what my roles are and I feel nothing but joy in accomplishing them.""In a large group like this, that's a wonder. Everyone else is trying to either stand out or hide behind someone else. But thanks to your skills, you just so happen to be useful to anyone who needs you; it's rather amazing.""Thanks for the compliment!" I say, stre
Arc 11 Side Story 1.10: Captivant's Bildungsroman part 2
My father slams his fist onto the table and says, "Adrian, do you know what you've done?""A business deal?""That's not what I mean. You know of the deteriorating relationship with the Royal family. It was awful since the foundation of this country, and has only continued to get worse. How did you even get in contact with the Royal family?""I have made quite a few connections with the merchants who have been moving through the village for the last five years. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to get a direct connection to what happens in the capital without ever having left the area. It was rather easy to organise a deal to sell my land rights, especially given how increasingly unpopular you've become with them. At first, I thought it was because you and your coalition of rural farmers essentially control the economy in this country, but it seems their hatred for you is so intense that I was able to get a steal for this. Oh yeah, as a warning, I should inform you they've been able
Arc 11 Side Story 1.9: Captivant's Bildungsroman part 1
Staring at me, she says, "I had no intentions of caring for you in the start, just using whatever connection you could bring me to survive and thrive in this new land. You were prey, and I was the hunter. But your words captured me; the ideas you spoke made my heart shake; they made my life stutter as it tried to reject the fact that the dream you released was what it truly desired. So I had some faith in you, I became a fan of the person you said you'd one day become, I wished to see if you could truly make the world bow to you. But that was all a mirage of the mind. Adrian, you are selfish, you are lazy, you are prideful, you are rude, you are arrogant, you are bitter, you are manipulative, you are dishonest, you are a procrastinator, you are impulsive, and worst of all, you can never see anything as your fault. You're not someone who can make the world kneel around you. You're very much human, just like everyone else here, nothing worse, nothing better. And if you're like everyone
Arc 11 Side Story 1.8: Captivant's Beginnings part 8
-2 days later-Location: Zaad Ziener; Captivant's houseΦ Standing in front of a mirror in his room, Captivant turns all around, and then says, "It's time, it's finally time. I'm wondering if my clothes from abroad are good enough. But I doubt someone like her has ever seen fashion this good anyway, so it should all be fine, right?"Slapping both of his hands against his face cheeks, Captivant says, "It will be more than fine, it will all be perfect. You saw her love, you know what to do."From downstairs, a series of words screech into his ears, causing him to say, "Argh, she can't even stop belching on this wondrous day of mine. I can't believe her. Silent most of the time, then releases bursts of sound at random intervals."Turning to his window, Captivant says, "But she can't stop my joy now."Rushing towards it, he jumps outside and starts running as he says, "It's time to get married."-Break-Location: Zaad Ziener; Northern ForestΦ Moving my hand through the mounds of grass sc
Arc 11 Side Story 1.7: Captivant's Beginnings part 7
Jumping up, Captivant says, "What does that even mean!""Maybe you should think about it a bit. If you can't overcome this challenge, I doubt you could overcome the chaos of the battlefield. You already have all the answers; I am just telling you to find them.""I am going to make sure you don't get to eat another meal as long as you're here!"Captivant starts to run away, as Siegrund's stomach starts to rumble, causing the young boy to say, "No, don't allow the temptations of the flesh to stray you from the correct path, the moral path, no matter how much it hurts."Looking at the boy from a distance, who falls to the ground in pain, Captivant smiles, though it quickly turns into a scowl, as he thinks over the words said to him. Yet in that moment, he comes to a realisation, and says, "Has that really been weighing on my heart so much? I guess I have to do it then. I have to realise that path."Location: Village of Zaad ZeinerThroughout most of the land of Zaad Zeiner is a large amo
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