*WARNING: The Lunar Poison has spread to the Dark Knight’s intestines!*
*WARNING: The Lunar Poison has spread to the Dark Knight’s right lung!*
*WARNING: The Dark Knight’s stats have decreased by 30%.*
*WARNING: The Dark Knight’s Health has decreased by 20%.*
While listening to the conversation between Zeno and Princess Elizabeth, Leiu was assaulted by an overwhelming dizziness and an excruciating pain in his chest.
He started gasping for breath as if he was suffocating, startling the other two.
Much to their surprise, the Dark Knight jumped from his seat and clutched his chest and leaned forward.
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“You are a Dark Knight and from what I’ve gathered, you use the Darkness Element… or at least a higher-variation of it. Generally, when someone, especially a mage, consumes an element they have a strong affinity with, they will get stronger depending on the quantity. It matters not if the consumption of the elemental energy was purposeful or not, it would strengthen the individual and could potentially heal them from interior and exterior damages.”“... did you learn that from books too?”“Yes, I have repeatedly and persistently told you that knowledge is everything. I know a thing or two about poisons and botany, as a matter of fact. But I digress. The White Death is dreaded by all Races and is notorious for its potent and fatal symptoms. However, it works similar to the Lunar Poison, meani
“How is he?”Three hours after an intense treatment session, Madam Skelgan was completely and utterly exhausted. She was wiping her sweat and looking extremely pale, but there was a content smile on her tired face.She stood up and, with the help of Xavier, was taken to another room, in which she could react. Meanwhile, Zeno, who only got a reproachful glare for an answer, walked to Leiu and checked his pulse.He even leaned closer to his face and stared at it for an indeterminate amount of time.“You really are a mysterious person, Leiu.”He sighed and crossed his arms, soon getting engrossed in his chaotic and curious thoughts. While the Madam was healing him, Zeno managed to contact the second prince and get a couple of vague and unsatisfactory answers.Although the prince was considered a protector of the Noules Empire, it was hard to predict what he would do and who he would stand with if things in the capital es
“Your Highness! Pardon the late welcome… I did not expect you to come in person.”Truthfully, Zeno was startled to see Ebrador Junior at his doorstep. It was only a few minutes ago that his servant, Bran Terrest, delivered a vial containing the dreadsome White Death.Such unpredictable behavior was what troubled the counselor. It was rare for the Second Prince to leave his laboratory, and much rarer for him to actually visit another person outside of the Royal Castle.Although the two of them talked on several occasions, they weren’t close enough for either of them to visit the other’s estate. Nevertheless, Zeno hospitably welcomed the unexpected guest and led him to his office. Zeno was shocked, to say the least. He was confused on why would Leiu want White Death, but after the Second Prince revealed the truth, he became worried about the implication of the reckless use of this deadly poison. “I take it you didn’t know his plans? If he’s really going to poison himself then that’s nothing short of madness. Its usefulness and the abundance of Darkness Energy would nullify my Lunar Poison, but that’s only if he could bear through the pain. Mayhap his body can’t handle that much energy.” “...” “I take pride in my Lunar Poison, after all, it’s ranked the 8th strongest poison. Unfortunately, since it’s concocted using common herbs, a cure has long been found and the subsequent disease it inflicts upon its victims could be avoided. The White Death, Re; Hell Gate Chapter 339 : An Original Vampire
In the 2nd Era, when the structure of the forgotten continent was different, there appeared an individual later known as the Dark Knight. Born from a backwater village in the far South, the mysterious youth spread his wings and ventured into the known, visiting far away lands and dominating demons and angels alike. Although it wasn’t not explained how he was granted his special and unique boon… the power to wield the Primordial Darkness. With this singular ability, he rose to unimaginable heights, however, his long and arduous journey was by no means painted with happiness and the excitement of constant fighting. Put simply, the man had known more tragedies than any of his peers. Whether it was his home village which was slaughtered by a bunch of cultist deviants, or his wife, who betrayed him and used the Darkness within him to
“Master, our spies informed me that the Militant Legion had passed the Desert Zone six hours ago.”Xavier stood across Zeno’s desk and dutifully reported everything, as is his wont.“Already? Very well.”Due to absorbing the Darkness Essence from White Death, Zeno wasn’t in his peak state. Nevertheless, after one day of rest, he recuperated quite well and was able to resume his daily affairs, which also included the plan to overthrow the King.“We shall proceed into the next phase of the plan. Call Princess Elizabeth and tell Lord Lovitrich to start arming the willing civilians. By tomorrow, I want the more violent
The second offered quest, however, was enticing enough to accept. Not only was it easy to complete, but it would also help him recover at a faster pace and reward him with much-wanted stats and an active skill.Leiu declined the first quest and accepted ‘Unleashing the Inner Darkness’. Thankfully, it didn’t have any time limit, so it was possible to do it after succeeding the Grand Quest.For a relatively long time, Leiu was left alone in the room, engrossed in his own thoughts and what he should and should not do.With the number of available uses for [Re; Hell Gate] back to 2, Leiu could act a bit more brazen than before. Furthermore, his stats were back to peak and the pain limiting his movements was replaced by a temporary soreness.
“...” “So? Are you in?” Zeno looked eager as he waited for the Dark Knight’s answer. Unfortunately, he was met with a long silence and an unreadable expression plastered across Leiu’s pale face. “What are you waiting for? Of course I’m in. It’s not like I have a choice.” “You wound me! You make it sound as if I’m forcing you to do this. If you do not agree with my plan, you have the liberty to propose an alternative or even back out. You have done more than enough…” He paused for a couple of seconds while forming the usual shit-eating smirl. “Though, were you to aid us this time as well