"What is this? I can't free myself," Archon panicked, struggling against Lady Zina's unyielding grip."No matter how hard I try, I can't break free. Has she lost control?" Archon wondered, feeling a sense of desperation.The harder he attempted to escape the tighter lady Zina would grip him. Her untamed energy started seeping into his body, draining his strength and leaving him weaker with each passing moment.Archon couldn't take it anymore, the little spar has somehow suddenly gone wrong. "If this is the power the grandmaster spoke of, I understand why she doesn't want to fully accept it. It's painful!" Archon thought, realizing the intensity of Lady Zina's struggle."You are scaring me, Lady Zina," Archon blurted out quietly, no longer resisting her hold, at this point resisting was just pointless."I am sorry, A-rchon," Lady Zina released him, stumbling back and clutching her head as she screamed, "STOP!"Even while unable to see her, Archon could feel lady Zina's powerful emotio
Lady Zina motioned for Archon to pay attention as she began to tell him a tale."A long time ago, there was a tribe of people called Demons. They possessed extraordinary strength, speed, and power like no other humans, but they had a flaw—an unquenchable thirst for blood and war. The demons killed without mercy and roamed the land to satisfy their violent desires. However, amidst their ruthless nature, they also harbored a longing to overcome their curse and live normal lives. Their salvation came when the chief of the demon tribe had a child with a human, and that child proved to be the solution. The child was able to overcome the curse while retaining the traits of a demon.""Realizing the path to redemption, the demons understood that the old generation had to be gone for the new generation to thrive. So, when the other human nations united to wipe them out, the demons didn't fight back. Instead, they surrendered themselves to be slain, offering their half-breed children—the new ge
Archon remained cautious, not lowering his guard. "Hunters? What business do you have with us?"Ging, the little girl with orange-colored hair, smiled playfully. "Oh, don't worry. We're not here to harm you. We were merely curious about the commotion and wanted to see who was causing it."Archon's expression softened slightly, but he remained vigilant. "Staying in this forest is dangerous. What kingdom are you both from?"Zina, who had been observing Gon and Ging, took a step forward and also asked a question. "You mentioned you're Hunters. What are you hunting?"Gon's smile faded, and he adopted a more serious tone. "We are not from around here; we come from the Ogromno Continent and got lost here in the Vegrandis Continent. You ask what we hunt young lady, we hunt various things, from dangerous creatures to valuable artifacts and treasures. We sense a demon kin from somewhere around here."Archon exchanged a knowing look with Zina. "So, you're after a Demon Kin?"Ging nodded. "Yes,
Archon found himself hidden within the confines of a massive, dilapidated building in an abandoned town on the way to the Blade Kingdom. The place had probably been ravaged by beasts about a year ago, leaving behind no trace of life, not even a single corpse was left at this point, they were either eating by beast or had long since decayed. only the evident of destruction remained.Two weeks and two days had passed since Archon bid farewell to Lady Zina at Tikara village, as they parted ways each going on his own journey to their goals.Archon embarking on his journey to Blade Kingdom. Traveling on foot and evading the roaming beasts, he had experienced countless life-threatening situations, forcing him to grow stronger, particularly in harnessing his cursed energy, which had finally been able to grow and had even seen significant improvement.Experiencing the reality of the beasts' dominion firsthand had left a profound impact on Archon. As he lay low behind a fallen wall, concealing
On a frigid morning in Kryo, a thick blanket of fog and mist enveloped the atmosphere, resembling ethereal tendrils of smoke. Yet, despite the bone-chilling cold, the industrious townsfolk went about their daily routines with unwavering determination. For them, such weather was a customary occurrence—a perpetual companion since birth. Clad in layers of warm garments, they valiantly braved the elements. Even the young ones frolicked, their laughter piercing through the icy air.Remarkably, this peculiar town boasted an anomaly: an absence of snow and ice. Instead, an extreme, biting coldness permeated the very air they breathed. Along a bustling market street, nestled in a corner near an alley, lay a young man named Archon, sound asleep. The relentless cold tortured him, as he clung to a meager scrap of warmth—a small scarf draped around his shivering frame.Curiosity piqued the children's interest, drawing them inquisitively towards this unfamiliar figure. Never before had they encoun
Lady Zina and Archon found respite within the walls of a restaurant in the heart of Kryo. The unsettling events that transpired earlier had left an air of caution around their table, and the patrons dared not disturb them. As they savored their meals, Archon indulged in the simple pleasure of satiating his hunger. It had been days since he had enjoyed a decent meal, far removed from the lavish feasts of his former life at the Blades Mansion. Though not comparable to his previous fare, this sustenance surpassed the scraps he had scavenged to survive.While Archon relished his meal, Lady Zina watched him intently, a smile gracing her lips. You couldn't help but wonder how different his perspective might be if he could perceive her beauty, but alas, his blindness shrouded him in obliviousness. Envious glances from young men around the restaurant betrayed their longing for the enchanting presence of Lady Zina by their side.Archon's voracious appetite was both astounding and concerning. L
After their swift departure from Kryo, news quickly spread throughout the city that the City Lord had been murdered. Panic ensued, and the town was placed under tight security with a thorough investigation initiated. Suspicions fell upon Lady Zina and Archon, as they were the last known individuals to leave the city before the incident.A group of four soldiers gave chase, but Lady Zina and Archon had already distanced themselves. Their pursuit was hindered by the lurking threats of wild beasts, forcing them to abandon the chase and return empty-handed to Kryo.On the southern edge of the Beast Forest, Archon found himself panting heavily. He had been running tirelessly for hours, driven by Lady Zina's unexpected trouble that had attracted the attention of city guards. Though uncertain if it was related to the inn incident, he was grateful to have escaped unscathed.While Archon caught his breath, Lady Zina seemed to find amusement in their situation, laughing and speaking animatedly.
This world was divided into three regions: the Blades Territory, the Mages Territory, and the Beast Forest. Archon and Lady Zina were passing through the dense forest, an area few people dared to venture deep into due to the fear of encountering powerful beasts. However, Lady Zina seemed to be familiar with the territory, and they had yet to come across any adversaries they couldn't handle.Legends spoke of beasts in the forest that could rival and even surpass the heads of the Blades and Mages, but whether these tales were true or not remained a mystery. Nevertheless, Archon saw this journey as an opportunity to train and hone his ki abilities by engaging in combat against the weak opponents.As they pressed on, Lady Zina warned Archon about the upcoming challenge. "We are nearing the border of my village, but first, we have to pass through the hunting grounds of the Direwolves. Although they are rank 2 beasts, on a few occasions, rank 3 Direwolves might appear among them. I can hand