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'
Their bodies were inches apart, the tension between them palpable, like electricity in the air. Every movement seemed to bring them closer, their backs occasionally brushing against each other, sending a warm sensation down their spines and intensifying the sensual tension. Sam struggled to control his racing heartbeat. Lyra's intoxicating scent and the feel of her silky smooth skin under her nightdress against his own body only added to the challenge. He couldn't ignore the undeniable rise in his pants. He stole a quick glance at Lyra, who appeared equally tense in the situation. Realizing that their predicament would only prevent them from getting any rest, Sam made a swift decision. He got up and grabbed the blanket. "Hey!" lyra protested. "Shut up. At least I'm taking this," he asserted, finding a spot on the floor to settle down for the night. Lyra, caught off guard by his sudden action, remained silent, perhaps realizing the wisdom of Sam's solution. *** The next morning, Sam
The arcane insight skill then showed the stat of the flamboyant knight.[This is the stat of the subject in front of youName: Flamboyant Knight (?)Danger level: mediumSpeed: lowEndurance: lowMagic energy: 6300/6300 Equipment magic barrier: 10000/10000Magic affinity: windMagic weakness: fireKnown abilities: ????Stolen spell detected: 1 master level spell]As Sam delved into the stat revealed by his arcane insight, a sense of urgency washed over him. The flamboyant knight standing before him bore traits that hinted at a connection to the group that had stolen the old wizard's spell. Whether he was a member or merely in possession of one of their master-level spells remained unclear, shrouded in mystery that even the system couldn't unravel with arcane insight.With the knight's attributes laid bare before him, Sam weighed his options carefully. The knight's magic affinity and weakness played into his favor, yet the formidable equipment magic barrier posed a significant challeng
The weakness Sam found and also the big gap in this Aegis spell is that it was a directional spell. "System, does aegis only cover a certain direction?" Sam asked the system for confirmation.. "Indeed, unlike the magic barrier that cloaks the body with defensive magic, Aegis only cover a certain direction with limited scope." "Why didn't you tell me?" "I have told you that it was manifested as a shield. You don't know a shield? If it provided all-encompassing protection, I would say it was a sphere, just like the wind sphere skill," system said with a dry tone. System remark infuriated Sam. He was still trying to get used to it. " Alright then, our victory is certain. Rafael, circle him and attack from all directions." Rafael wasted no time in executing Sam's plan, circling the knight and launching attacks from every direction. With each strike, the knight struggled to defend himself, his Aegis spell proving ineffective against the onslaught from multiple angles. Despite his effor
The battlefield lay in ruins, the scent of scorched earth heavy in the air. Samael hovered victorious, the infernal essence absorbed, the daemon hordes vanquished, and the rift dispersed. The cost of the battle was evident. The team emerged from their hiding place, their expressions a mix of awe and exhaustion."Is it over?" Ammy asked, her voice trembling with relief.“Yes, it's over, Ammy,” Kaelyn said.“Sam won,” Lyra said with a smile.After dealing with the rift, Samael turned their attention to the survivors. Using their enhanced void and dimensional powers, they created portals to transport the survivors to safety beyond the mountain range. The team's gratitude was palpable as they were whisked away from the hellish battlefield.Then, Samael redirected the flow of lava through dimensional gates, guiding it to safer locations and preventing further destruction."Look at that," said one barely conscious survivor, his eyes wide with admiration. "Just like … a god."As the last imme
The battle between Samael and Baelthrosk reached its climax, the air thick with the scent of sulfur and the echoes of their titanic clash. Samael, now the union of Sam, the System, and Rafael, moved with an unearthly grace and power. Their combined might was a force to be reckoned with, and they were ready to unleash the legendary spells that would tip the scales of this apocalyptic confrontation.With a roar, Samael called upon the first of the legendary spells to start this onslaught. “Primordial Symphony!” Their energy and power increased beyond comprehension. They flew up high and then raised their hands. They were so in sync that they were like in a trance, creating their own legendary spell on instinct.“Inferno of Creation!” A colossal pillar of flame erupted from the ground, its heat so intense it melted the surrounding rocks into rivers of lava. Even Baelthrosk's fire resistance was not enough; the infernal firestorm engulfed him, searing his flesh and making him bellow in ago
The air crackled with tension and energy as Samael hovered opposite of Baelthrosk, now transformed into a grotesque behemoth of infernal and demonic energy. The ground beneath their feet was a shattered wasteland, the remnants of the Promised Land. A chilling silence hung in the air, broken only by the distant cries of the wounded daemons horde and the rumble of thunder across the darkened sky.Aria, her power nearly spent, summoned the last remnants of her strength to conjure a gust of wind, lifting the countless unconscious survivors and carrying them away from the hellish battlefield. The others helped in any way they could. The team worked tirelessly to shepherd the survivors to safety, their eyes constantly flicking back to the impending clash between Samael and Baelthrosk. Each member of the team felt the weight of the moment."Let’s get them out of here, quickly!" Aria urged, her voice strained. "Sam can't be distracted!"The sky split open with a deafening crack of thunder as
All In“I don’t need those pitiful spells anyway!” Baelthrosk grumbled. Baelthrosk's body convulsing, healing, and closing the energy hole Samael had created in his vessel.Samael stood amidst the infernal battlefield, his aura pulsing with the reclaimed power of Friedo’s spells. He knew this was their only chance.“Harmonic Nexus!” Samael screamed. They began to absorb the infernal daemon essence around him, drawing it into his core. The daemons' bodies writhled, dissipated as their essence was being absorbed. The Hybirds lose their daemonic form, returning to their human form. They dropped unconsious from this process.The air vibrated with the sheer intensity of the energy being siphoned by Samael.“No!” Baelthrosk roared in fury, unwilling to let his power be stolen. "I won't let you!" he bellowed. With a forceful command, he ordered all the lesser infernal daemons to come and to fuse with him.The ground quaked as the daemons swarm were pulled towards Baelthrosk, their bodies mer
Baelthrosk's expression darkened as he saw his son defying him with a mere human. "You dare defy me, Rafael? You are nothing without me!" He raised his hand, summoning more daemon underlings to impede Rafael’s progress.The sky above was a tumultuous sea of crimson clouds, the air thick with the stench of sulfur and burning rock. Rivers of lava carved paths of destruction through the landscape, and the heat was almost unbearable.Yet, amidst this infernal chaos, Sam and Rafael stood their ground, their resolve unshaken.As the daemons charged, Rafael and Sam fought back with newfound fury. Each swing of their fists was infused with the desperation of survival and the burning desire for freedom. The Soul Reaver spell continued to siphon the essences of the infernals, their combined power growing with each defeated daemon.‘Keep pushing, Sam! We can do this!’ Rafael shouted, his voice a beacon of determination in the midst of the hellish battlefield.Sam responded with resolute defiance
Rafael RebellionRafael's struggle intensified, his roar of rage echoing through the volcanic landscape. "No! I will not be consumed by you!" he shouted, his voice filled with defiance.The ground beneath them continued to rumble, the volcanic activity reaching a fever pitch. The landscape continued to tremble under the weight of the infernal chaos Baelthrosk had unleashed.Amidst the fiery eruptions and rivers of molten lava, Rafael fought desperately against the pull of his father’s dark power. His essence was being drained, and he could feel his strength waning. But deep within him, a spark of rebellion ignited.In a last-ditch effort, Rafael focused all his willpower and took full control over Sam’s body, numbing and ignoring all the pain that coursed through it. ‘Sam, I need your strength,’ Rafael whispered within their shared mind. ‘Lend it to me… please.’‘Oh, now you are begging me?’ Sam retorted.‘Please. If not, you are also going to die from this extraction.’Sam sighed in
Infernal HomecomingBaelsthrosk's body seemed to grow, his form pulsing with infernal energy. He raised a hand, and the ground beneath them began to rumble. Cracks appeared in the stone, and a searing heat emanated from below."Behold my true power!" the Infernal Sovereign declared, his voice echoing through the land.The ground shook violently beneath their feet. The volcanic mountains surrounding the promised land began to erupt simultaneously, sending plumes of ash and molten rock into the sky."This is insane!" Lyra shouted over the deafening noise. "How are we supposed to fight in this?"The ground split open, revealing a chasm filled with molten lava. Flames erupted, and the air filled with the acrid smell of sulfur.Rafael, his eyes wide with excitement, yelled over the rumbling cacophony. "He's bringing our home to us!"Molten lava spewed from the peaks, cascading down the slopes in fiery torrents. The sky turned a deep crimson, and the air was filled with the acrid stench of
The attack only chipped the Archlord’s scales. He roared in anger, spinning around to face his elusive opponent. Sam focused on the amulet again, using a series of blinks to dodge the Archlord’s attacks, allowing him to maneuver around the battlefield with newfound agility. He could see the surprise and frustration growing in the Archlord's eyes."You dare use such tricks against me?" the Archlord bellowed, his voice echoing across the battlefield.Sam didn't answer. Instead, he created a series of voids that absorbed the Archlord’s thunderous attacks and let him move away freely.The other archmages, seeing Sam's sudden resurgence, found a glimmer of hope in their hearts. Aria, despite her exhaustion, cast spells to aid Sam, channeling her energy into various elemental bursts that disrupted enemy attacks.The battlefield was a chaotic maelstrom of dark energy and desperate valor. The Archlord, now fully aware of Sam's new abilities, snarled with rage. His eyes glowed with a sinister
The battlefield had descended into pure chaos. The newly transformed Daemonic Archlord, now brimming with infernal power, was an unstoppable force. His dark energy radiated from him like a suffocating shroud, casting an ominous pressure over the land.He charged toward Sam like a bolt. His fists were like hammers, pummeling Sam with a ferocity that left him gasping for breath and reeling from the impact.Sam tried to parry and dodge, but the Archlord’s reaction speed was beyond human. Every attack Sam attempted was effortlessly dodged by the Archlord's Vortex step, which allowed him to teleport short distances in an instant.With each of the Archlord's strikes, thunder sparked, and the air itself seemed to tremble in fear. Sam, despite his power and skills, found himself at the mercy of the Archlord’s relentless onslaught."You're only a weak human," the Archlord taunted, his voice a deep, rumbling growl. He delivered a crushing blow to Sam's ribs, sending him flying across the land.