The event that unfolded suggested that little David might be one of the youngest Awakened individuals in both Earth Central and Earth Prime. The gems floated around him while they both sat in the air with crossed legs. It appeared as if little David resembled a smaller version of Talon, as they seemed to be in similar circumstances during their awakening ceremonies.Talon continued to tap David's back gently, attempting to circulate the energy within his body to ensure that it wouldn't hinder his future progress. As Talon continued his chants, "Hallowed be thy name," a boom echoed through the air, similar to what had occurred during Talon's own Awakening Ceremony.Another boom followed, as the final Divine virtue lit up, surprising even Talon himself. It seemed that David might surpass him in this aspect.Gwen couldn't hold back tears of joy as she witnessed this extraordinary moment. She knew that Talon, her husband, had possessed 23 out of the virtues, but due to his descent into t
Talon, upon hearing little David's scream, rushed over to where he was. He was momentarily taken aback by the scene unfolding before him."Aaaaah!""Talon, tell me what's going on!" Gwen hurried to David's side, fear evident on her face.Talon held his arms, feeling his own breath pass through them, and he spoke up. "Mommy!""The energy in his body seems unstable. It appears he's experiencing an energy shock. If we don't find a solution within the next twelve hours, he may not survive." Talon nodded, feeling helpless in the moment."What can we do to stop it?" Gwen angrily struck his shoulder as she moved towards David, clutching his head and trying to calm him down."You promised that nothing would happen to my child... You promised to protect him with your life. You must fulfill that promise!" Gwen cried, holding onto her son as he trembled on the bed."I will do everything in my power to save him. I promised you that if he dies, I will die with him," Talon assured her, closing his
Talon leaped to where the cub was and cradled it in his arms, taking cover behind a sturdy tree. He knew a direct confrontation with the beast wouldn't be enough to defeat it. He needed to devise another strategy, especially considering his limited energy."If I were to summon four S-Class Ranking Beasts, I could overpower this creature. However, doing so would drain a quarter of my energy, and it could take me up to three days to fully recover. Moreover, if I were to encounter another beast during that time, fighting back would become nearly impossible. How can I defeat this monster without depleting too much of my energy... Nolat, I require your assistance."[I expected you to be wiser and not need my help.]"I never claimed such wisdom. Please, lend me your aid quickly. Time is of the essence," Talon pleaded, noticing the cub's desire to return to its mother, which would undoubtedly result in a scream."Gr...!" However, before the cub could make a sound, Talon swiftly conjured a go
**************Earth Prime....Two days Earlier...On Earth Prime, within the heavily fortified walls of Sector Zero Facility. Willy, the Principal of the Heavenly Artificiers, had made it a habit to casually catch a check on Talon whenever he could. After all, for the past five years, his every move were closely monitored.Little did Willy know, Talon had been quietly biding his time, preparing for his eventual escape. As fate would have it, today was the day when everything fell into place.Willy strolled along the corridor, his eyes scanning the surroundings, until he reached Talon's designated cell. To his surprise, there was no sign of Talon within the pristine white room. Confusion washed over him as he meticulously surveyed every corner, yet he couldn't identify anyone present."What? He's missing?" Willy's brows furrowed in disbelief, but he needed to confirm whether Talon had truly escaped. Without hesitation, he swiftly activated the bio scanner with his hands, causing the do
*************Earth Central.... Dark Forest........Talon crouched behind a thick oak tree, rapidly weaving vines around his arms. With a forceful thrust, he sent the vines snaking towards the rampaging sabertooth mother. But before they could ensnare her, the beast lithely dodged aside."Polar Ravager, freezing wind!" Talon commanded. The massive polar bear guardian inhaled deeply, its icy breath crystallizing the air. It then released a howling gale of freezing air and ice shards straight at the dodging sabertooth. The freezing attack hit its mark, encasing the sabertooth in a sheath of ice. Or so Talon thought, until cracks spread across the icy shell. With a mighty roar, the frozen form burst apart, revealing it was just one of the sabertooth's clones!"So its active skill is clone spawning..." Talon realized. "Then hmmm, I think David might benefit from this ability."Before he could ponder further, the Venomtail Centurion charged forward, its barbed legs clawing the ground. It
Talon felt his heart sink as he realized the truth - by attempting to defeat the sabertooth through sheer force, he had only made it stronger. Each time it recovered from the brink of destruction, it was able to augment itself further by reabsorbing all the energy it had expended. "A hydra..." Talon muttered under his breath, remembering the ancient legends. To defeat such an insatiable, self-perpetuating entity would require subtlety, not raw might. But the sabertooth was having none of it. Free of the crater at last, it immediately locked eyes with Talon and let out another chest-compressing roar of challenge. Talon raised his hands in a placating gesture, desperately trying to stall and give himself time to think. "Great sabertooth, I did not mean to encroach upon your territory. This was all simply a misunderstanding." The words had no effect on the single-minded beast. It bunched its haunches, clearly preparing for another earth-shaking charge. Heart pounding, Talon tried a d
Talon raced through the forest, holding onto the back of the sabertooth as they moved swiftly. The tent, though unassuming, appeared ahead, its reinforced structure emanating a unique energy that transcended normal boundaries. The sabertooth slowed as they approached, and Talon gracefully dismounted, landing softly on the ground.Looking back at the sabertooth, Talon felt secured knowing fully well that an SSS-Class Ranking beast was now at his neck and call.In his arms, he held the small sabertooth cub,"I got you right on time" Talon said as he cradled the little cub.Turning away from the sabertooth's gaze, Talon walked towards the tent's. As he got closer, he noticed fluctuations in the air, almost like heat distortions. With a slight exertion, the spatial matrices parted, allowing him to enter the tent.He quickly rushed to the far end of the tent, a pallet lay on the floor, bathed in ethereal light. There, David lay motionless, his fragile form covered in simple linens. Gwen,
David's eyes slowly opened, and the world gradually came into focus. He felt a distinct change within himself, an indescribable surge of energy coursing through his cells, revitalizing him.As his vision cleared, he noticed his mother Gwen kneeling by his bedside, her face etched with concern and exhaustion. However, as their eyes met, her expression transformed into one of immense relief."David? Oh, thank goodness you're okay!" She immediately pulled her four-year-old son into a tight embrace.David squirmed in confusion, furrowing his brow as he tried to recall what had happened. The last thing he remembered was an intense pain, as if his blood was boiling from within.A soft rustling caught his attention, and he turned to see a small golden furball shifting on the pallet beside him. It was a tiny sabertooth cub, with round amber eyes gazing up at him.Despite the cub's sharp teeth and claws, David felt an inexplicable connection to the peculiar creature. Acting on instinct, he rea