“This… this is more than I expected!”Scholar Venzo Fekhyr was over the moon, his face flushed with happiness as he touched every little thing in the path. The innumerable symbols on the walls and the ground, the strange black vines were intersecting under his feet, or even the slightly suffocating air.He didn’t seem to care about his protector’s absence or the presence of Sulong, Jack, and Arbert.“He’s a lunatic, Sulong. Should we really follow him?”Jack was hesitant and fearful, especially when his claustrophobia kicked in within this narrow and dim corridor.When they had passed the monolith, they were transported into a long corridor devoid of beasts. It was safer than the swamp, but that didn’t make any of them feel better as Zeke was missing and they could only rely on the scholar.“We’ll keep close to him until Zeke catches up.” Responded Sulong as he studied his surroundings, feeling trapped and weakened for some reason. Even the usually nonchalant Arbert was frowning and s
“We’re not going to make it like this!”Sulong extended both arms and let out swirling flames bursts that merged in the air then exploded into a sea of crimson fire. The van was rocking intensely, coupled with the narrowness of the ice bridge and the incessant attacks of the pursuers, making it seem as if it was about to submerge into the swamp waters anytime soon.“Aah!”Scholar Venzo Fekhyr, who was sitting at the back and hugging the Elf King’s sword, was pale-faced and shouting in fear. Eventually, the expected and unavoidable happened as Bran was distracted by numerous enemies, thus rendering it impossible to continue the bridge.Thus did the van dive into the swamp, causing huge volumes of water to slip inside. With its rear pointing upwards, the vehicle was being submerged, making the defending process more difficult for Zeke and Sulong.Fortunately, at that time, the frightened Arbert made a move. Before the van could completely get engulfed in waters, the youth bit his hand a
[User: Zeke Orland][Race: Human][Level 7 (16/105 EXP)][Strength: 102][Agility: 89][Aether: 96][Fortitude: 25][Paths: Martial Arts (1/12) inactive | Voltage Body(1/44) | Groundbreaker (1/32) inactive- Sreyzhan Rune (1/9) | Inexhaustible (10/10) | Pain-junkie (1/9)][Skills: Fists of Fury(Proficiency 100%) - Aether Control(Proficiency 100%) - Voltage Zap(Proficiency 100%) - Spark (Proficiency 51%) - One-star Side-kick(Proficiency 100%) - Life Motus(Proficiency 100%) - Rune of Life (Proficiency 87%) - Voltage Arrow (Proficiency 100%)- Rune of Death(29%) - Sreyzhanian Arts(31%) - Drain Aether(0%) - Overdrive(10%) - Surge of Pain (40%) - Body Damage(30%) - Self-Injection(20%)][Survival Skills: ‘Voltage Rune’ - Voltage Conduit(Proficiency 100%) - Fatigue Abstence (65%) - Call of Honor(0%)][Available PE: 46]Excluding the two Regional Missions Zeke had received at the beginning of his sojourn in the Living Forest, he didn’t receive anything else. The hunt for the 50 Treants was smoo
“Hah? A child?”The grizzly-faced warrior eyed Zeke with surprise. He was still holding the massive axe but didn’t seem hostile as if he didn’t consider Zeke or the rest a threat.“Travelers or merchants, I presume?”Although still startled by their abrupt arrival, Zeke solemnly nodded his head. He was on full-alert and especially a warrior of the man. He had killed that winged beast with one swing, making it clear that he was equipped with incredible physical prowess.If he was attacked, Zeke would be hard-pressed to defend himself or flee. Fortunately, however, the new arrivals lowered their weapons and gazed at him inquisitively.“This is a distance away from the main road. Not only is it dangerous but…”The man’s eyes narrowed as he focused his gaze on Sulong, whom he presumed was the leader, “It’s also our territory.”Sulong cursed under his breath and glared at Jack, who repeatedly insisted that he was adept at reading maps.It was kind of odd that they haven’t met anyone and th
14 days after the incident at Erys.“See? I told you it was a bad idea!”“Shut up!”“...”Zeke and the other three were walking in a line, surrounded by at least ten witches. They unknowingly got too close to one of the outposts and were immediately spotted. Unfortunately, the white van ‘Stella’ wasn’t fast enough to grant them a timely escape.Very much like the Nezulian Republic, the Witch Association also made use of Technology, but mainly within its military.Before the van could cross any considerable distance, a black truck roared from behind and blocked their path.Instead of retaliating, Zeke instructed them to surrender and properly explain themselves once they got the chance.They got dangerously close to the border and it was within the witches’ jurisdiction to apprehend them or even do worse if necessary.Still, Zeke was going to make use of the knowledge he had to warn them about the Ascetic Blasphemers.Although the details of the sightings Sulong got his hands on weren
Not many Ascetic Blasphmeres raided the outpost, but thanks to the curtain of the night and the unpreparedness of the Witches, the number of casualties reached the extreme within minutes.Although Silya Hext had managed to form a small group, she was still trapped amidst the flames and the rampaging insects that barred their escape. Then again, as a commander and soldier, her duty was to protect this place to her last breath and not abandon it to the enemies.The leader of the assailants was a man wearing the same silver robe as his comrades but his mask was metallic black. With his arms crossed and his face hidden, he stood at the back and watched as the 4-star Witch formed a sturdy barrier while bombarding any who got close to her soldiers.Unfortunately, the Ascetic Blasphemers were crazy as they recklessly and suicidally charged at Hext, trying to tire her out.“Hm?”The black-masked man turned his head and looked at the white van zigzagging through the rubble and leaving a sea of
“Who are you and what are you doing in this outpost? Speak.”Jennifer Savbra, Commander of the association’s military forces and a 5-star Witch, faced the three captives with a baton in her hand.Unlike the other commanders protecting the outposts, Jennifer was a league above them and a distinguished individual within the Witch Association.Not only was she remarkably strong, but her authority across the entirety of the border was unsurpassable.Therefore, when Agent Katrina came back to her senses, she was a bit relieved instead of scared.“I’m from the Secret Intelligence Team of the Republic’s Department of Defense. I’ve come to bring back and protect someone. These two are my target’s companions.”Since Katrina wore her nation’s military attire, along with the presence of the van, Jennifer didn’t suspect them to be the Ascetic Blasphemers. Still, she wasn’t ready to let them go, especially not after finding them at the crime scene.“You’ve crossed the border without a Transit Pass
[The skill ‘At Death’s Door’ has been activated!][All stats have been permanently decreased by 15%]A malevolent type of energy, the same as the one oozing from the scythe but stronger in potency and pressure, burst forth like an unstoppable tornado.Even someone like Signora was rendered stiff and incapable of reacting as the black fog twisted and turned until it gave shape to a solid archaic black door.Maniacal whispers invaded everyone’s heads, including Zeke’s, making them kneel on the grounds.The weak-willed ones clutched their heads as they cried in pain, unable to cope with the pain and the soul-shredding whispers. However, that wasn’t even the true effect of ‘At Death’s Door’, possibly the strongest skill in Zeke’s possession.At the cost of sacrificing his hard-earned stats, he would summon the one and only door leading to land of the dead.While trying to keep himself together, Zeke raised his head and saw the black door slowly open, letting out a bone-chilling white mist