{1st POV, Ethan}
"So why do you seek power? If you don't want to take any responsibility, why try so hard to become strong? I don't see the reason."
The first answer that came to my mind was because I'm supposed to?..because I have the system? I have a mission to accomplish? No..! These are all the events someone else decided for me. Then why do I want strength..?
"I..don't..know...?"
I truly don't know. I've just been going with the flow ever since I've been reborn. I was pretty average in my past life, had no parents, just living for the sake of it. However, things changed following my rebirth, born as the only grandson of the mightiest dragon queen, bestowed with a system and incredible skills I have it all. A loving family who cherish me to the extreme, overwhelming talent, there is nothing more for me to ask. So, I never thought too deeply and went on at doing what I have been told to do, as this new life has been very satisfying.
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A heroic and stupid story at the same time. Yes, stupid! what they did I call it stupidity! There is always a better solution as long as you don't give up on searching. Yet, they choose to sacrifice their lives for the greater good. Utterly ridiculous, it all ends when you die. The moment you stop breathing its game over for you. There might be some population who might regard them as heroes, but that's only because they get to live to tell the tales while you are 6 feet under.Well, whatever it's their choice, not mine. So about the purpose she was talking about it is indeed dangerous enough for her to worry. She wanted me to kill Ardat Lili when she breaks out from the seal.Yes, Tiamat believes Ardat Lili can break the seal. No matter, how powerful Vritra and Eleanor were they are still monarch's in the end and the difference between a monarch and demigod is even greater than all the other five stages put together. So, the imprisonment can't hold her for eternity.
{1st POV, Ethan}[The next day]“So, are you gonna start attacking me or what? He-heh ...”Tiamat asked me while snickering mockingly.Right now, I'm lying face-first on the ground. Forget about fighting I can't even stand up. One day has gone by after the agreement between us. I just came to start our daily training.Right after I arrived here, I dropped over my face because of the sudden increase in gravity. Yes, Tiamat is releasing her magical powers and reinforcing the gravitational pull, making the pressure of the place increase by five times compared to regular gravity.The result? I can neither move nor stand on my feet; laying on the floor like a corpse.“Right, done playing, or is this all we are doing for today?”I asked her in a neutral tone, I was on the brink of going berserk a few times already.“Alright, alright..!!”Saying that she decreased the pressure to a relatively tolera
I'm familiar with the concept of aura; it's primarily used by human knights to combat wizards. The vast majority of mankind has relatively little mana; only one in every hundred individuals has enough mana to cast spells or learn magic. Others employ aura to enhance their overall attacks and defense. To awaken aura, each practitioner has to engage in a great deal of combat and tap into their physical body's full potential.“So, that's what aura is all about! I sense a unique energy permeating my body, as if it were a suit of armor.”My physique has indeed toughened up, and all of my physical attributes have drastically improved.“Now, what?”I asked her as she certainly has a plan, yet, she won't tell me what exactly it is.“During this period, you will understand how to improve your aura and effectively manipulate it, and your tail should materialize shortly now that your physique is approaching full maturity.Thereafter,
{1st POV, Ethan}“Grandma! … I want to go into the thousand monster island.”I pleaded with her, only to be met with a terrifying stare. Now, time for the mission impossible!The island of thousand monsters. This massive island, also known as the Monster Paradise, is located at the very end of the west sea. The island is riddled with monsters, and it is said that it dates back to the ancient era. The cause for the monsters' presence in the region is very unique. According to legend, the island is the remnant of a vast patch of land. The ancient war annihilated the rest of the island, leaving only this massive island.It's also intriguing to learn why only monsters reside here. Deep within the island exists a resentful core. According to legend, this is because too many ancient powerhouses perished in the primal war, leaving behind a legacy of regret and resentment. Which manifested into this one-of-a-kind existence; the resentful core.
“Can I, go with you? Master.”In hushed tones, she inquired. Her objectives switched from preventing me to tagging along.“No! I understand you don't like fighting. Moreover, there will be dangers I might not be able to cope with while protecting both of us.”I immediately turned her down. It may come across as harsh, but she will be a true burden. I have another purpose for visiting that particular island. Tiamat is prevented from observing anything by the so-called resentful core. She can still detect where I am and teleport if she so desires. However, because her vision is impeded, I am able to apply all of my techniques without her noticing. She'll only be able to tell what kind of magic I'm employing, but she won't be able to see my movements.The other reason is that Alizée isn't a particularly skilled fighter. She is undeniably powerful as a true dragon and storm mage. She isn't used to fighting, though. If we ever fi
{1st, POV, Ethan}“Then, I'll be on my way.”I spoke to, the two stunningly beautiful women standing behind me. They are, none other than Tiamat and Alizée. The week has come to an end, it is time to start traveling, for the thousand monsters island.“Take care, and don't go too deeper inside, the island.”Tiamat, who is wearing her signature all silver attire, spoke, in a bland tone. She has been, acting like this, for the whole week. I can guess, the reason pretty well. To be honest, I wished for a situation similar to this, to occur. This can bring me, great advantages in, my future endeavors.“Promise me, you will not do anything too dangerous, master.”Next to speak is, Alizée, in her usual blue and white maid costume. She spoke with an expression full of deep longing and concern. I smiled at her and nodd
{1st, POV, Alizée}‘I wonder, is master taking care of himself properly or not??”“Sigh!!— I should have been more persistent, then he might have taken me with him too... I feel so lonely without him... ”Master has been on the island of the thousand monsters for two months. It was as if the palace had lost its hues the day he left; everything had become bland and lifeless. These two months have without a doubt been the most difficult of my life. There was never a time when I didn't worry about him because there was nothing else I could do. Lady Tiamat is barely acting; she rarely leaves her room and always wears a dreamy expression. She wouldn't even show up to eat whenever I ask her to; she claims that demigods can go for hundreds of years without eating, so two months is nothing. So, I gave up without a good excuse to dispute her words.After he confessed and we became lovers. It became much more difficult for me to
We left the restaurant after finishing our lunch, we are now walking in the direction of a very famous cliff, located at the other end of the city. As we kept on walking hand in hand, yes!! we are still holding hands, but now I don't feel any awkwardness because of it.Suddenly, I spotted a jewelry store and wanted to take a look, but didn't know how to ask the master about it. So, I kept glancing at the store from time to time.“Do you want to buy jewelry?”As I'd been pondering how to tell the master, he questioned me.“Yes!!— I-I... only want to take a look.”“Okay, as you wish.”I agreed with a nod, and we started walking towards the shop. Entering inside was very luxurious, and elegant. The items are all placed inside glass showcases, so we can observe them without any problems.I began to scan some rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Some of them were certainly beautiful but I d