"Cut the veil! After that, we will release them, "said Black Widow."No!" shouted Barbro. "He can't come back."Eryk sighed and walked slowly toward the runes drawn on the floor's surface."There is no other choice," Eryk said. "That's the only way."Eryk glanced at the Joker, who was still standing, and looked down. The woman's eyes opened again, and anger seemed to wrestle on her face."If he returns, then we will all die," Barbro said while giving a look to beg Joker to do something. Barbro looks like a child at that time. He was really scared.While Sam is still hiding behind the door. He peeked and eavesdropped on everything that happened in there with fear. The mice went around Sam's foot. Sam also did not want to sacrifice the mice to get caught in the deadly spider web.Black also said, "You can't do it, Eryk. You can't call Venom back again to this world. Isn't he your nightmare all this time? The pale-handed man you always tell me? Why do you want to invite your demons to co
Eryk gawked, so surprised. His body suddenly shivered. And on the sidelines of that, Eryk could hear someone roaring.‘Who?' thought Eryk. ‘Who will cry over my failure and Alyssa's departure at times like this? Even the only Alyssa family–Evan Harris's, was gone. I was supposed to lament my stupidity until I had to sacrifice Alyssa.'Eryk looked back. He saw Black Widow kneel while screaming in anger. The woman's hand gripped her long tangled hair. Suddenly, the spider's net was jumping from her palm in all directions. The woman's anger was very clear from the emergence of the spider's nets in all orders uncontrolled.While Lizard continued to stare at the place where the portal was previously. He shook his head in disbelief."No! Impossible. It must be mistaken. ""Why!?" shouted Black Widow. "Why did she do that and jump into the portal? I should! Not that girl.""So that Venom cannot return, of course," Joker said flatly. "Without Owl Soul, there is nothing you will be able to do
Even though he grumbled, Lizard still did what Black Widow ordered. The lizard summoner started moving his summoned spirits around Eryk's feet. So, like it or not, Eryk had to move if he didn't want to be eaten up by the poisonous lizards.Behind him, Barbro also met a similar fate. He was surrounded by huge spiders that kept pushing and pushing him to follow Eryk.The two of them were forced towards the side door. If one of them fights, then the others also become victims. There was no option for the two to escape alone. There's no way out.'At least Sam and Joker seem to have escaped,' thought Barbro.Eryk thought they would be sent out into the main corridor. But instead, he and Barbro were led further inside behind that side door. There was a small windowless room. The room was only lit by a dim, yellow bulb.There was nothing in the small room. Eryk wondered what the purpose of the destroyer summoners was in bringing him there."Don't go anywhere," Lizard said, grinning and looki
"Just try it if you're that curious," muttered Barbro with an indifferent face.It seemed that Barbro was no longer able to explain.'Let Eryk experience it for himself and prove it if he is capable,' thought Barbro.Eryk turned away from Barbro. He sat on the floor in the middle of the room, closing his eyes as if meditating. Eryk never imagined his life would change if he entered Alice's world.A few months ago, he was just a nerdy college student with no friends. He was even shunned by his family. However, who would have thought that he was currently a summoned spirit handler?Until a few days ago, Eryk had not been able to summon the summoned spirits of several different types of birds. Only White and Black are always with him. But, at least now, Eryk can call flocks of raven and owl spirits with his own will and awareness.'Of course, I can also turn myself into the bird itself,' thought Eryk. 'I just need to try with willpower. I don't know how, but I'll still try!'Eryk sat dow
"Eryk?" This time Barbro's voice was calmer and quieter.The whirlwind slowly died down. Barbro knelt in place while enduring the excruciating pain in his back from being thrown against the wall. After the wind had cleared entirely, Barbro did not see Eryk anywhere. But he saw a white owl."White? is it you? Where's Eryk?""What do you mean, Barbro?" The white owl spoke but let out an Eryk sound. "I was here from earlier.""You…Eryk?""Yes! It's me, Eryk Wayland!"Barbro jerked backward and sat down. He was utterly gawked and opened his eyes wide."Impossible! You… did it? You managed to turn into an owl just like your summoned spirit?""It seems that your concept is wrong about 'changing,'" said Eryk, somewhat disappointed. "No wonder neither can transform into your respective summoned spirit forms. I didn't turn into an owl, although it looked like I did. I am still me–a human being. Only White replaced my physical role. But I'm still here–in this owl's body. Oh, I hope you understa
Eryk started to panic when Black and the other night bird spirits began to land on the tomb. Black and the others each perched on a tombstone made of black marble.Eriyk landed. But he wondered how to return to being human. Eryk tried to concentrate hard like he did when he wanted to turn himself into a bird.Something seemed to be pulled out of his chest. Surprisingly, suddenly he fell to his knees, and in front of him, White was already flying low near Eryk."Wow, it turned out to be much easier than when I turned me into a bird," said Eryk. "It's not as painful this time either.""From now on, you just need to call me and consider what changes you want. Then, I will come to you. Remember, I am a spirit, not an ordinary bird."Eryk let out a very, very deep breath. It didn't take long for his body to return to its weight and weight. He felt awkward. Eryk looked down at his body to ensure he was back to being an ordinary young man."So, what is this place?" Eryk looked at the bird sp
Eryk started to speak loudly enough for his voice to be heard by all the summoned spirits gathered."Hi, guys!" greeted Eryk carefully and awkwardly. "Thank you, guys, for coming."All the night birds summon spirits only stared at Eryk with flat looks. Black smoke seemed to evaporate from all over their bodies every time Eryk looked at them. It was as if those invisible black smokes were a part of their life and every breath they took. Seeing that terrible scene, Eryk suddenly felt goosebumps.'I can't do this,' thought Eryk. "Or White and Black will laugh at me."Eryk started to straighten up and straighten his dirty and wrinkled clothes. He took a deep breath and then took turns looking closely at the night bird-summoned spirits."My name is Eryk Wayland, son of Elisabeth Wayland. I'm a bird summoner. And this is my mother's grave."The tomb was utterly silent. None of the birds gave any response or reaction. As if they all thought Eryk was never there.Eryk's confidence suddenly fe
"Please, spare us!" asked the spirit of a mockingbird. "We all had a difficult time during the black summer and after. We also lost our loved ones. And with the power of our remnants, we could finally seal Venom in the land of the dead. If we opened it again, he would return to the human world. The risk is too great compared to just helping a human girl."Eryk looked irritated. "She's not just a human girl."An old grey owl approached Eryk. "She is indeed a summoner and even the granddaughter of Evan Harris. She should have known what she had done. She has enough capability to be aware of her choices and the consequences she has to accept.""Please, end this meeting and spare us. We will help you no matter what, but not to open a portal to the land of the dead," said another.Eryk was powerless. He couldn't force the spirits to summon the night birds he had gathered. Attempts to convince failed. He turned to White desperately. And, White replied with a soft shake of the head."I under
Alyssa and Joker, accompanied by Wanda, meet the Lightning Summoner. He is a tall man with a large spear weapon that can emit electricity.The man sat opposite Wanda in a cafe. Meanwhile, Alyssa and Joker stood not far from them but could still hear their conversation."Is it true that the weapon made by Iron killed Kayes?"Flash, the Lightning Summoner, looked very surprised by the information that Wanda had just conveyed.Gloomily, Wanda nodded. "That's right."Suddenly, Flash stood up and yelled angrily in front of Wanda."Why was Kayes just killed now? Did Iron mean to frame me and make me the culprit? Was Iron also the one who snatched the sealed summoned spirit from Sandra's hand? Was he the one who killed Sandra that time?"Wanda was furious. She stood up straight with her back to the cafe window and glared at Flash."Why are you asking me that? I should be the one demanding answers from you. Because only you and Iron rejected Sandra's decision to sell the sealed summoned spiri
"Joker?" shock Alyssa and Duri together.“Belinda?” asked Joker, who was no less surprised when he saw Alyssa's appearance at his weapon shop.Alyssa growled and clenched her fists. "Don't call me by that name!""Oh, sorry, I forgot. However, among the Guardian Summoners, you are known as Belinda the viper.”"Joker, what are you doing here?" asked Alyssa. "Shouldn't you be level nine?"Joker shrugged his shoulders. “You can see for yourself. I'm trading here. How could I pass up an opportunity to make money? I can easily sell my collection of antique objects here. You, I mean you guys, what brought you here?”Alyssa took a deep breath. He pulled a stool in front of the table and sat down without being invited.Joker came out from behind a counter displaying various types of rare weapons and went to the mini fridge to get a can of soda."You look really tired," Joker said as he handed Alyssa the cold soda."Yes. There's a lot going on here. And I feel no progress. Even though I have to
"I don't agree with that method!" the other Guardian Summoner members protested. "That strategy will harm the villagers.""That shouldn't worry you. Because the villagers you are referring to here are none other than the summoners themselves. Each of them should be able to fight and protect themselves. And the villagers should not relax but join in the struggle with us against the destroyers.""But-"Alyssa glared at the stubborn young man. "The battle this time was completely orchestrated by me–Alyssa Harris, vice-leader of the Guardian Summoners. Please obey my orders!"After the meeting did not go smoothly, they finally disbanded. Alyssa returns to town, where her inn is. He walked accompanied by Duri.Duri appears dressed as a warrior, although his skin is still green. Duri's body, in its original form, looked firm and muscular. He always escorted and watched over Alyssa.As soon as they entered the city gates, Alyssa and Duri gasped in shock. Above the fortress gate that protecte
After the main prize was given, which was won by Eryk, suddenly, the vast, boundless field has now turned into a city. The town's appearance resembles the cities on levels one and two.Eryk and the other participants realized that the field they had just seen was a floating island where the arena matches were usually held.Lizard immediately ran away as fast as his foot could take it. But, the testers seem to let it be."Why did you let him when you found out he was cheating?" Rosemary shouted at the level three examiner through the loudspeaker before her."According to the rules we have explained," replied the examiner. "The only rule in the land of shadows is to deal with summoners who kill each other. The examiners and organizers will not take any action concerning theft and other crimes. But, because now you are still in the level three area. Even though the match is over, I still give the same rules."Rosemary suddenly grinned and glanced at Eryk. They both nodded their heads at e
Returning to the centre of the competition arena was much more troublesome and difficult than leaving it to seek the outer limits of the field. Eryk got lost several times and walked too far. However, they started to find summoners running last and slowing down."We are getting closer to the centre of the arena. In a moment, the centre of the field should be visible.""Hey, Young Man!" said the turtle summoner who strolled. He rides his turtle. "Why did you return to the centre of the arena? Did you find the limit? You should have crossed that line to survive.""Sorry, Old Man, it seems we failed to find the outer boundary of this field. Too vast and impossible. We haven't even reached it after an hour of running.""Gosh, if you guys who are as strong and as good as this can't even find it, what about my turtle who strolls and me? How many hundreds of years would it take us to get to the outer limits of the field? This is simply impossible. I could return with you and repeat this exam
"Watch everyone!" exclaimed the examiner through the loudspeaker. "We will immediately carry out the challenge at level three without rest. You will be able to rest after going through this challenge."Everyone was making a fuss. They haven't finished calming down after the tension in the previous level two challenge. And now, when they arrive at level three, they hope to rest for a while but are offered the next battle instead."I'm a kind examiner!" said the figure through the loudspeaker. "I will not burden you with serious and difficult challenges. There is only one challenge this time. You have to find the boundary of this field. Only the first 20 participants who manage to find the field's outer boundary will be selected and will qualify for the next stage."Everyone was whispering. The remaining 40 summoners will be eliminated in half. Everyone started to get excited and threw away the tiredness and tension before. Now they welcome new challenges to defend life and death."Spec
"Trying to kill us with this stuff?" quipped one of the summoners.But she still dared to open the gift box. Her eyes immediately lit up when she saw a beautiful dress there."Wow! How did you know I wanted this beautiful dress?""Time to open the gift box!" shouted a food summoner. He let out a scream as he earned so many gold coins."Eryk, what did you get?" White asked.Eryk opened his gift box and got a giant clam shell made of crystal."I don't know if this thing can be of any use? How about you?" replied Eryk.White opened her gift box and showed a pen made of goose down. The cell has solid toxic ink."Oh, I got some golden hairclips here. Not too bad," said Rosemary.Then they turned Black."Why haven't you opened your gift box yet, Black?""I was too scared to open it. I'm not sure if I deserve a prize? I've never had a surprise before," said Black, who looked such a melodrama when he received his first gift box."Just try it," said a summoner. "Your gifts are quite interestin
"The competition has just started," muttered someone in front of the level two area surveillance monitor.The figure in the black robe pressed a button.After rescuing the summoners almost mired in the crater, Eryk and the others started to rush off to find another place with fewer traps."We should head back to town. This forest is not safe at all. And I'm not sure there will be an exit in this forest.""I'm sorry," said Rosemary. "I have already given the wrong advice.""There's nothing to be sorry for, Rose. We are all struggling and trying our best."They returned to the city. While on their way to the plaza, they saw that many summoners had died, trapped in a battle, or by attacking each other with their teammates. Everything was prepared by the testers at level two."In fact, I suspect this level two area has no way out," Black said defensively. He was still carrying Rose on his back.While in the city centre, Eryk accidentally found a building slightly different from the usual
"Crow summoner spies?" Eryk asked. "I guess that's a bit impossible. If it is true that this land of shadows upholds rule and justice."Their conversation was cut short by an announcement."Participants, we have a little surprise for you on this wild night. The competition will be carried out earlier than the actual schedule."The two summoned spirits, Eryk and Rosemary, were surprised to hear the sound from the loudspeaker. Even though they are sure that a new competition will be held tomorrow morning. Suddenly the schedule was accelerated tonight, and they had no preparation."Testing at level two this time is a bit different. You don't need to come to the arena. We'll do it out in the open."Eryk and the summoners on the second floor also clearly heard the announcement. They all started scattering out of the house and their respective comfortable places.The summoners gathered in the plaza and filled the streets with panicked faces. They need clarification.Midnight and they were f