As Sam and the demonic creature locked eyes, the forest seemed to hold its breath, anticipating the clash of magical titans. Sam, with a determined expression, channeled the magical skills he had acquired from Rafael. "Magic Barrier!" Sam commanded, enveloping himself in a shimmering, translucent aura. The Magic Barrier skill created a protective barrier, enhancing Sam's defense against the impending assault. The demon, sensing the surge of magical energy, eyed Sam with malevolence. The demon, unfazed by Sam's defensive maneuvers, lunged forward with incredible speed, its dark reddish form blending with the shadows. Sam, relying on his Arcane Insight skill, gauged the demon's movements, dodging its initial onslaught with grace and precision. Rafael, eager for action, chimed in, "Use the enhanced demonic fire magi, Sam!" “How to even do that?” “After my takeover, my energy and yours is already on the same pool. You just need to use a little bit energy more than usual and I will hel
“Yes,” Sam said. He indeed felt the surge of power, the flow of energy invigorating him, making him stronger than ever before. The once essence of the infernal demon that fed Rafael had become a source of empowerment for Sam.[Demon Essence has been absorbed.][Magic energy capacity increased to 8500.][Damage of each offensive skill has increased.]“Self check,” Sam commanded.[This is your current stat:Name: Sam WyndhamRace: HumanClass: SorcererRank: NoviceCurrent magic energy: 310/8500Natural Elemental Affinity: Fire, WindSkills: Arcane Insight, Magic Veil, Magic Barrier, Magic Enhancement, Special Absorption, Wind Jump, Wind Sphere, Wind Punch, Gale Stomp, Demonic Flame Vortex, Demonic Fireball, Demonic Punch.Reclaimed Spell: 0/33Binding Vow: Rafael the Infernal Sovereign WannabeDemonic Essence: 1Rafael's threshold: 250/2200You can access this information by the command ‘self-check’.]Sam laughed as he still found the ‘Rafael the Infernal Sovereign Wannabe’ part to be f
Lyra let out a heavy sigh, as if she were reluctantly holding onto some valuable information. "Alright, I'll give you directions. But you must escort me safely there. If you do, that would prove to me whether you're not an evil warlock, and I will pardon you for all your crimes."Sam squinted at her, a mix of suspicion and curiosity in his eyes. "Really? Wait, aren't you going to head back to Rivenburgs?""I have my own reasons," Lyra replied cryptically.Sam, not one to pass up an opportunity, approached Lyra and stretched out his hands. Lyra frowned at the gesture, but Sam, undeterred, grabbed her hand with his own. "Deal!"As they walked together outside the cave, Lyra pointed confidently, "This way.""You're quite confident for a princess who got dropped in the middle of nowhere. Have you ever been to this forest?" Sam asked."I haven't.""Then how do you know this is the way?""You can get direction from the sun," Lyra said."Ah, right. But do you realize now that I know the direc
He stood still, watching the fish thoroughly. When one of the fish was near the water's surface, Sam let a strong wind push. The fish flew out to the other side of the riverside, hit the ground, and wiggled desperately on the land. Sam grinned and did it a few more times. He blew the water again and again, catching seven fish of various sizes and types. A quick check of the system noticed that none of these fish contained any poison.Sam proudly took the fish to the princess, but Lyra didn't seem to share the same excitement. Instead, she remarked on how excessive Sam's actions were. He did realize he used quite a lot of force just for a fish, but he enjoyed it, so he didn't care."Hey, don't just sit around. Help me find some sticks to skewer these fish."There was a reluctant face Lyra gave to Sam, but she did lift her butt and help him.After skewering the fishes and collecting some dry wood, Sam commanded, "Give me fire."Lyra gave Sam a raised eyebrow."I've used my energy to get
"I-I'm the one who woke you up," Lyra stammered quietly.Sam's annoyance grew as he pressed for answers. "What's going on? Is there any danger?""No, not really," Lyra replied, avoiding eye contact."Not really? Why'd you wake me up then?" Sam demanded."I... I just... need someone to accompany me... I want to... to pee," Lyra mumbled, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment."All right," he sighed, taking her hand and leading her outside. "Do it there," he pointed to a secluded spot behind the cliffside, where a bush offered some privacy."Don't you dare peek," Lyra warned, shooting him a glare."It's too dark to see anything anyway," Sam retorted.As Lyra relieved herself, she kept up a stream of chatter to mask the sounds. Sam couldn't help but find it amusing. "Are you always this chatty when peeing?" he teased."No, I just want to make sure you're still there and so you don't hear me," Lyra replied hastily.After what seemed like an eternity, Lyra finished and darted back to the ca
With veins bulging across his body like taut cords ready to snap, the brute warlock unleashed a guttural roar that echoed through the air. Without hesitation, he charged toward Sam once more, his steps thundering like a stampede as he closed the distance between them.Sam braced himself, channeling his wind magic to anticipate the impending onslaught. As the warlock swung his massive fists with deadly intent, Sam reacted with lightning reflexes, stepping back to evade the first blow. But the sheer force and ferocity of the attack sent shockwaves rippling through the air, disrupting Sam's balance and threatening to knock him off his feet.The possessed warlock pressed on, his relentless assault like a tempest unleashed upon the grassy hillside. Sam danced nimbly to avoid each sweeping blow, the wind howling around him as he fought to maintain his footing amidst the chaotic whirlwind of battle.With each passing moment, the warlock's rage seemed to intensify, his attacks growing more fre
"System, can you narrow down the stat screen to only his name and energy?" Sam asked as he ran around his enemy. "Yes." [Name: Brute Warlock (?) Magic Energy: 4180/15500] As Sam continued to evade his opponent's relentless onslaught, he maintained his arcane skill with insignificant energy usage, allowing him to afford the sustained effort. Meanwhile, he realized a crucial reason why the brute warlock was rushing him non-stop. Through the lens of arcane insight, Sam observed the warlock's movements with heightened clarity. He noted the telltale signs of energy depletion as the demon within exerted its influence, causing the warlock's frenzied assault to become increasingly unsustainable. With each passing moment, Sam's confidence grew as he monitored his opponent's dwindling energy levels. [Name: Brute Warlock (?) Magic Energy: 2610/15500] It became evident that the possession was draining the warlock's energy rapidly, prompting him to hasten the end of the fight. Sam, however
"Get down! Get down!" she insisted as they approached Alefo city. "Why? We're already so close. It's faster this way," Sam reasoned. "We will attract too much attention!" Lyra protested. "Ah, right. I don't want that either. Last time I attracted attention, I was almost executed," Sam said, shooting Lyra a pointed glare. Sam landed about a hundred yards from Alefo, still within the cover of the forest. They proceeded to walk towards a road they spotted, eventually entering the city through its gate. Unlike the Rivenburgs, there were no strict checks; the guards merely gave them a glance and allowed them entry without delay. "Well, this city is certainly more welcoming than Rivenburgs," Sam commented, observing their easy passage. "You're trying to compare Alefo to Rivenburgs?" Lyra scoffed. "It's not even comparable. Rivenburgs is five times the size of Alefo. There's nothing of value here, and the city is small enough that it's easy to search if anything happens. The guards don'