Realmshifter Chronicles: The Heroes of Veridora

The Demon King Sabnock

Tired. That is the only word that could describe me at this point. My companions and I had been fighting through an entire day and night against hordes of strong monsters, giants, a fallen angel, and finally culminating with that giant monstrosity of a gargoyle. I was tired. However, I would find no rest, not as long as this being, this Demon King, still drew breath. Sabnock stood there in front of his throne with a bored expression on his face, holding his ax in both hands. I stood, shoulder to shoulder with my companions. These three people, whom I have grown closer to than anyone from my old world, had become my family. But still, there was Sabnock, and here were my companions and I, stressed and tired. I remembered the only other time in my life that I had been this exhausted before.

I could still hear my sensei yelling, “Is that really all of the resolve you have? Stand up, control yourself, and let that primal beast out. Roar and growl if you must, but you must control it and th