The struggle to break the Rift and its fierce resistance forced Bin and the rest to exert all their powers, thus leaving them beyond exhausted when the danger had passed.
However, their fatigue was nothing compared to the casual
“This is weak! Try again!”“B-but… I…”
Despite minor objections from Arbert and Ak’na, who were mistrustful and awfully suspicious of their new companion, the group has nevertheless agreed to bring Betelgeuse along.The black-haired youth did not refuse the &lsqu
“This is far more than simple storms.”As the group of eight stood inside a newly-conjured protective Sand Sphere made by Bin, the new addition to the party, Betelgeuse, frowned and crouched down.
“It’s no good! My arrows do nothing to it!”The archer leapt to the back, barely avoiding an attack from the strange and powerful beast. Bin tried to contain it but the Light Magic did close to no damage.Its hide was outrageously tough and the bones protruding from its back were negating almost everything that came its way.It banged its limbs on the ground, roared, then charged straight ahead,bashing its massive body against the relatively minuscule shield of the female knight.Surprisingly, the woman was able to stop its mad charge for a couple of seconds. She groaned in pain but otherwise held her ground and even managed to deliver a retaliating blow with her short sword.
“How’s your shoulder? Has it recovered?”As they were slowly descending in the seemingly bottomless trench, Bin, with a quiet voice, asked the silent female Knight.Before responding, she caressed her previously wounded shoulder.“Thanks to your timely ministrations, I’m feeling good. Let us focus on the task at hand.”“Aren’t we already doing that? It’s just that… this awkward silence is killing me.”“Hm?”The woman looked at him in confusion, clearly not sharing his thoughts. As a non-talkative person, Ak’na did not seem to mind the long si
Bin charged at the last commander pest, striking him with the blunt of his staff and blowing him to the back. Following that up, Jasbin rose from a pool of blood and diagonally slashed his sword, ending the abomination once and for all. Simultaneously, Jasmine stood in front of a medium-sized rift and used Gandar’s magic to break it into nothingness. It took them four hours to get rid of all the Rifts inside this realistic and foreign world. Fortunately, they were attacked only by the Pests and the big Rift they were looking for wasn’t here. Jasbin was still downcast and mourning his friend’s loss, but that did not stop him from aiding the rest and doing his job. At least Ak’na survived or else he wouldn’t have been able to move on and continue to fight.
It happened without their realization; they were pulled from within the paintings and appeared outside with Jasbin and the rest circled around.“...”Bin was the first to notice, but due to the shock, he sat there, dumbstruck. As for Jasmine, once she felt the chilling temperature vanish, she raised her head and saw Betelgeuse, Arbert, Lenna, Bridget, Ak’na, and Jasbin, giving her a strange look.Startled, she pushed Bin and jumped to her feet, her face flushed red and her body slightly fidgety.“Ahem!”Bin followed up and stood up, he fixed
“This is strange…”“You don’t say!”Betelgeuse was looking at the wasteland before his eyes while pondering about something.It has been two days since the group departed from the Ghost Theater and made their way to the Dragonland, but the path they took, albeit short, was surprisingly filled to the brim with Pests and Rifts.“Professor Tanna clearly told us this was a safe route. The fact that it’s infested with Rifts probably means there’s a big Rift…”Lenna frowned as he looked at the clustered crimson portals a fair distance away. With the bracelet broken, Bin no longer had the ability to deal
Bin’s eyes fluttered then slowly opened. He felt weight on his thighs and chest and when he looked down, he saw Jasmine sound asleep. She had a habit of hugging him in the middle of sleep and half of her body would be pressed against his. It has been a year and a half since they started dating and the embarrassment of sleeping naked or half-naked was no more. Their relationship only got better and they even moved to a new place with Nina, though it wasn’t far from Emilia and Elise. He wasn’t interested in getting a proper job, nevertheless, he did find an entertaining habit, which was quickly developed. With Jasmine’s support and Bert’s countless acquaintances, Bin had opened a cozy small café in a relatively empty street. It wasn’t the best of locations, but he did not care. Bin was fo
Brule River Boreal Forest State, Russia. The forest, excluding wild beasts, was generally devoid of humans. However, today, it was the total opposite. The Russian Government dispatched its military and barricaded the huge region. Jets were flying through the air, trying to scout the ground and eliminate the legions of Pests stationed around the river and in-between the countless trees. However, the most eye-catching thing was the crimson crack hanging in the sky, its blood-red light outshining even the sun. Its mere presence brought for a foreboding and eerie atmosphere as well as a thick fog of the same color. Although well-equipped, the Russian Government did not act recklessly or rashly. They kne
“I won’t be away for long, okay?” “Promise?” Nina, looking a bit sad, lowered her head and tried not to cry. To appease her, Bin gave her a tight hug and repeatedly reassured her that everything will be alright. It has been ten days since his return to Earth and though no one forced him to act, he deemed now as the right time to get rid of the Rifts once and for all. Fortunately, there were no spotted Rifts in M-nation, therefore, Bin would soon have to leave for other countries. “Next time, I’ll bring you to fun places! I will bring gifts back with me, too!” Jasmine also hugged Nina and playfully pulled her c
“Sorry for the wait.”-Angelica “It’s fine.” Replied Bin as he sat back down next to Jasmine and smiled at her parents. While they discussed things, he spent some time chatting with the servants and managed to clear things up with Hyue. It was a good decision to come here and mend past relationships now that he was moving on and turning a new leaf. Unlike earlier, Theodore looked calmer but he was still glaring at him. As for Angelica, her expression was never-changing and, as always, unreadable. “My husband and I are not against your relationship, Bin. I only ask that you take good care of her.” “It shall be done, Madam.” “It better do! If I hear
Bin and Jasmine walked for a while before they returned to the car.“I should be the one ‘walking you home’. Sadly, I don’t have a driver’s license.”Bin sighed and watched as she drove him back to the villa. The trip back home felt brief as they talked on the way, but when they reached their destination, the two were silent.“If you have nothing to do, let’s meet tomorrow.” Suggested Bin as he looked at the white-haired Silver Dragon.Of course, Jasmine agreed with a meek nod. As he was about to get off, she abruptly stretched her arm and grabbed his, thus making him halt his actions.“Jasmine?”
Late at night, after the family had dinner and everyone retreated to their rooms, Bin went downstairs and, as he had expected, found Emilia in the kitchen. She absent-mindedly looked at the dining table and not even his arrival was noticed. Only when he pulled a chair and sat right next to her did she twitch and look at him. “Mother, you’re still worried?” He faintly smiled and gently grasped her hands, which eased the frown on her face. “How can I not be when my son refuses to listen to reason? Everytime, I get to see you for a brief time and then you leave.” “
Barely half a day after he woke up, Bin was in perfect health. However, Ann insisted that stays for two additional days, to which he nodded in obedience. As expected, he received many visits from Bert and the rest. Elise and, especially, Emilia, came every couple of hours to check on him and bring food. “Umm… so, there’s a matter that warrants an explanation. But, I think it’s better to wait till you come home.” Elise, fidgeting, peeled an orange while uttering those vague words. “It would have been better if you stayed silent.” “I was just warning you. At least, that way, you won’t be as surprised. Just brace yourself… okay?” Life as A Servant
When Bin finally regained his consciousness and opened his eyes, he found himself in an overly-extravagant and spacious hospital room. He took a couple of seconds to look around before slowly sitting up.He wasn’t particularly injured and the overwhelming exhaustion he was subjected to prior and after opening the portal was completely gone, fortunately.“Bin.”Somewhat softly called out to him, thus did his gaze jump to the source of the voice. He was facing Elise, Emilia, and, unexpectedly, the now grown-up Ryne. The three were sitting on a wide leather sofa and chatting quietly only to be startled by his sudden awakening.His mother ran to his side and supported him, fearing that he was experiencing pain. Life as A Servant
“Hurry up, Bin!” Although she was fending off the horde of Pests, Jasmine could not fight forever. She remained close to Bin and continuously swung her sword at any incoming enemies. At the same time, Bin was strengthening his connection with the white crystal. Slowly but surely, a gentle wave of white light flowed from within his body and started taking the shape of a human-sized portal. Unfortunately, Jasmine was reaching her limits and ended up getting blasted far away. Her body crashed on the ground and rolled a couple of times. Although she hastily got back on her feet and ran back, it wasn’t fast enough to stop the Pests from reaching Bin. With all his concentration focused on the connection, Bin could not defend himChapter 495 : Reunion
Chapter 494 : The Coming Of The End (2)