In the midst of his battle, he ducked his head from the incoming heat ray. He dashed in the middle, two robots flanking him from the both sides, swinging their blades, forming an x.
With a horizontal parry, he deflected back their combined attacks. They skidded back; pulling his fingers back like a gun, he shot fire bullets which was soon blocked by its forcefield.
Based on his previous fighting patterns, the bots were prepared. From the middle, a machine gun. Draven rocketed himself back with a flip, he struck its chest with the teeth of his whip and destroyed the source of his trouble, leaving the bot with only a sword to defend itself.
When Draven fought the robots, he heard a mechanical movement. Acting on his instincts, he changed the grip of his sword and preformed a reverse roundhouse; kicking the robot's sword away while ducking his head narrowly from the incoming sword at the front.
After depleting his fire energy, he was soon stuck in a deadlock, under the robots's teamwork.
Playing the orthodox card, he threw a dagger, aiming for the robot's visual sensor and thrusted his sword into another bot's chest.
Glancing over his back, Draven skilfully tossed his shield, as it deflected back the heat ray, straight to its core. He jumped to the floor, it exploded into bits of pieces. Under the cover of the smoke, he rolled; invading the incoming heat rays from the sky.
Draven perspired; he ran to a tree in his invisibility for a brief second. He strategized and picked a few stones from the ground. 'Hmm, even the stones feel like the real deal!'
The drones in the sky scanned the area and locked on to Draven with mini missiles on his tail.
'What the hell?? Why can't they just drop dead?'
He thought and skipped side to side. A missile struck the ground before Draven and blew up, sending Draven along with the dirt into the sky, hitting his back against the tree. Up-side-down, he slumped; his legs went numb. As huge jolts of pain travelled around his body.
He swallowed back, the blood building in his mouth. He wanted to throw the towel but something within him just couldn't accept defeat. He chanted to himself "I can still fight... I can still fight"
He struggled to his feet; treads of blood streamed down my lips.
Primitive drumbeats echoed in his spirit,
Without losing sight of the drones, his irises turned blood red, radiating an ominous glow. He made a beckoning gesture.
In a formation of four, they trapped him, he smirked. He leaped up; the missiles hit the tree.
*Thud*
He swung to another tree and threw stones at the drone.
The drones moved to the side and avoided the stone. Distracted, Draven climbed and jumped, grabbing a drone in the air.
Its thrusters failed against the gravity, while falling; he used his remaining power to melt the drone and hopped to another. Sadly, the drone suddenly rose up, catching his intention. Draven rolled on the ground and released his whip and swatted the drone down like a fly. More drones circled around him, shooting missiles and bullets.
"These pesky flies Rrrrhhhhhh... AAAHH" he grabbed a shield from the ground, covering from their assault, with great force under his toes, he shot up and did a 360 turn in the air with his whip, and wacked them down; they crashed against the ground.
He gave off a drained smile, as he fell the room turned dark again.
*Thud*
And hit the metal floor. Draven heaved, palpitating wildly. He struggled to get on his feet. "Hey Vernon, I can't get up! Can you help me?"
Vernon said "There is recovery pill on the System's store. You can purchase one for 50exp"
Draven opened the system's store tab and bought one. In the centre of his palm a red pill materialised and chugged it into his mouth; his body healed at breakneck speed.
He stretched, cracking his sore back and walked to the control panel.
Draven shrugged at his strange gaze, he thought 'If only I had enough of fire energy, I could have easily cleaned the floor with them!'
'But that feeling of power! I want to feel it again!' smacking his lips in delight.
I said "Vernon can have another round and this time double the difficulty. and ...."
Draven's tummy groaned. He blushed with a wryly smile. 'Wait, I hadn't had breakfast yet!'
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'What a freak!!' Vernon thought.
Did he think this was just a game? That was lethal... he could have died.'
'But, why did his eyes turn red and that creepy smile?... Maybe it's just something minor!'
'Whatever I should just focus on his growth. Tomorrow, I will recommend him good whip technique. It seems his potential is higher with the whip...
Maybe, he might be able to learn my favourite weapon. After all he is a battle maniac!'
Draven strolled through the gym, he stopped a foot away, meeting a familiar personality. They both blinked, trying to jog their memory.
'Wait a minute, isn't he Rocco Moretti?' Draven thought.
Rocco tipped his red cap up, his carabain-blue eyes shone in the light, said "I think I have seen you at school"
Draven "Yes, I am Draven Castel from grade 10."
Rocco said "Oh, Hi, Draven, do want anything? Perhaps, breakfast?"
Draven said "I was just going to! If you are offering, then I shall take it!"
Rocco chuckled "Good"
They both waited for the lift. Draven said "Where do you live?"
The elevator doors opened and we stepped in and pressed the ground floor. We continued chatting while the elevator went down.
Rocco said "I live nearby, in the Amrith apartment a block away from here. And you?"
Draven replied "I live in the old Mcbrook apartment in the next street. The 21street."
"Since you live here, do you know anywhere good, where we can grab a bite?"
Rocco said "I know a few. Would you like to have some bagel and doughnuts for breakfast?"
Draven said "That sounds nice, it's been a while since I last had a doughnut."
"Well, I know just the place." Rocco said
*Ting*
The elevator doors parted, Draven said "Then lead the way!"
Rocco and Draven walked a few blocks and stopped at a retro and ambient cafe.
It was certainly was a full house, waiters danced back and forth to the kitchen under the jovial chatter. We stood at the entrance for a minute, a young waitress approached and welcomed them with a smile. Wore jeans and flapjacks behind the apron with the cafe's logo.
She said "Hey I am Jena, how may I help you?"
Rocco said "Jena is it possible to get us a table of two?"
She looked behind Draven, exclaimed "Wait! Aren't you Rocco Moretti, the junior state champion?"
Rocco gave a sheepish grin and nodded.
"Yes, I am but don't mention it. That's old news"
Jena absentmindedly said "Oh, wait a minute! Let me see if there is any...." and left to the kitchen, to serve drinks and plates at a few tables with the other waiters. Across the cafe, she signaling them to an empty table.
They sat at the table, not far from the music speakers. Rocco said "What's available today?"
Jena pulled out a menu, said "This our breakfast menu"
We both took a look and ordered.
Draven preferred having a heavy breakfast, ordered "I would like to have two breakfast burritos, two beef burritos with extra cheese, a plate of waffles with honey and chocolate syrup and two doughnuts with a cup of cuppachino"
Jena took my order down on her notepad and asked "Right now we have strawberry, chocolate, glazed and cream filled doughnuts."
I said "Oh then I will have a strawberry one and the cream filled doughnuts. And throw in a nice pretzel"
Jena pushed her brown hair back and said "Ok, that all! Right?"
I nodded. She turned to Rocco and placed his order. He ordered a stack of pancakes with maple syrup on top, and a cup of espresso.
Once she left for the kitchen.
Draven took a closer look around the cafe and discovered it didn't have any robot servers or cleaners or any of the technology most modern cafes and restaurants use.
Rocco said "How is this place?"
I said "It's different in a good way"
Rocco said "Yeah, It may be a bit traditional but I like it."
"Yes, like they say 'There is no school like the old school'." Rocco chuckled at Draven's comment.
While we chatted while we waited for our meals. A girl casually dressed, separated from her group seated at the table ahead of us. She got up and walked to their table.
Rocco noticed her, said "Hello, Mira. What's up?"
She pushed her beige pink sports jacket covering her shoulder and her white strap blouse . Mira then took a seat next to Draven, opposite of Rocco. "Nothing, just entertaining my classmates. You don't mind if I join you guys?" she said, waiting for their approval.
Draven said "Of course, it alright."
Mira put a retro pink cap on the table. Jena set the plates onto the table and headed back to the kitchen to get our drinks. Before Jena left, Mira asked her to bring her breakfast. Mira tied her blonde hair into a messy bun.
She cheerfully spoke "Hey, what's your name? I'm Mira. I study at Winchester highschool"
Rocco said "Hey slow down, you gibber jabber!"
Draven said "Nice to meet you, Mira. It's Draven"
Mira said "You too, any friend of Rocco is a friend of mine!"
Rocco warned "Draven, watch out! Mira looks gentle but she sure is tough... coming from my personal experience" waryly glancing at Mira.
Mira giggled "Hey, that better be a compliment!"
"By the way, Draven you also look strong, are you going to join this year's super tournament? You can team up with us!" Mira suggested.
Draven said "Yeah, I wanted to but I don't think, I am strong enough!" itching the side of his nose.
Mira said "That's ok. Rocco why don't we test him?"
Rocco nodded. Jena served Mira her dish and our drinks. Mira said "Thanks, Jen"
Jena said to Mira "Hey Cus! remember to carry the dishes back to the kitchen after you finish."
Mira munched on her doughnut, with a full mouth, she said "Okay~"
Draven said "Do you work here?"
Mira shook her head "Nope, I am Jen's cousin and sometimes I stop by to help!"
After having light chat with Rocco and Mira, they exchanged contacts. 'Man, it's so nice of them, to think about training me for the state!'
A stuffed Draven sauntered back to this apartment, he took a shortcut through the alley. Hands behind his neck, he thought 'Hmm, but I already have a trainer'
'Maybe, I should come back tomorrow and try her doughnuts!' Draven licked his lips, expecting Mira's doughnuts to be good.
'Beautiful doughnuts' his sigh was cut short, he sensed someone following him.
He walked at a face pace, before running, hearing the rushing footsteps behind him.
He passing a few alleys and stopped at a dead end, waiting for his stalker.
The wind silenced the pairs of feet, as they entered into his range.
On guard, Draven said "What is it that you want from me?" A tattooed man wearing baggy clothes stepped ahead of the group, said "Are you Draven? Our boss sent us to pick you up!"
Draven said "Who is your boss?"
The man replied "Misty eyes"
Draven said "I don't know, who your boss is and I'm not going with you guys"
"Our boss predicted this and ordered us to beat some sense in ya!" said one of the gangsters, they drew out their weapons and cornered Draven in a formation of seven.
Draven got into a fighting pose. Suddenly, his eyes turned green.
[Mission]
[Defeat Misty Eyes's thugs and the hidden boss]
[Mission]Defeat Misty Eyes thugs and the hidden boss.Defeat the gang of Misty eyes 350expDefeat Hidden Boss 300expBonus: level 3 power scrollFail to complete mission - electric shock for two minutes or deduct 300exp from the host.Vernon said "They aren't that strong only a few are level 2 and the tattooed dude is a level 2.5 superhuman. And the boss is at level 3. It shouldn't be too hard for ya!" Draven spent 80exp for one speed boost and stamina boost, giving a temporary boost of five stats each. Blood rush through his heart, epic music replayed in his mind. Draven laughed, and plotted 'It will be much easier to surpress them, once I defeat their leader' Draven dashed to the leader. An inch away, Draven covered his fists with fire and punched. The leader activated his ability, turning his arm into iron and blocked Draven's punch.Before the enemy could counterattack, Draven stepped back and front kicked him in the gut. It rebounded.
Pushing through the sea of people and from a slit, he caught a sight of her back. He thought 'Hmm, why do I feel she looks familiar... to someone?' The thug roughly grabbed her hips with a lecherous gaze, she slapped him. His face darkened and frisked her to the floor, she closed her eyes tight and curled her head expecting the blow. And before the man could strike her, Draven jumped over with a flying kick in the face; kicking a meter away. *Bang*The spectators gasped. Slowly her eyes fluttered open, bewildered by the events. As a man bleed on the ground. Her earthen eyes widened, seeing her saviour. With a light chuckle, Draven gazed into her eyes and softly mouthed 'Hi' The man rubbed his face in pain, stood on his feet and spat blood. They supported him and drew out their knives. He shouted "Yo punk! How dare you kick me? Don't you know who am I? Draven snickered "Do I look like I care?" A ball of fire crawled around his hand. <
After gaming away their worries, they strolled around the mall.Sarah eyes sparkled, she stared at the latest winter attire behind the glass frame. Unconsciously, she wandered inside. Draven left in the background humoured and followed her.Her eyes grazed the file of clothes, searching for the particular outfit, she saw outside. She ran and felt the soft woollen fabric against her cheek. She flipped the price tag, her face shrank like a deflated balloon and with a hunch, she dragged her feet.She sighed, glancing down at her
In the deep spaces of his mind, darkness lurked. Flesh and blood aren't enough to satisfy the great demon, rather the torment of the soul. "Oh, how much I crave for a much tender and succulent soul to feast on..." Through an eerie forest, a dark shadow walked, a blood curdling scream came from below, the still lake. The hoarse wails and the clanging of chains, it was music to his ears. He strolled into the grand palace; his footsteps echoed through the halls. He pushed the giant arched doors and walked to the throne. His subjects chanted his name. 'All hail Kalaraja, Kalaraja... Karlaraja' Detached. Kalaraja passed his chained captives, kneeling on the cold floor. He lounged in his purple cushioned throne, rested a leg on the black armrest. He raised his hand, they stopped chanting. The prisoners then lifted their heads to see their tormentor. They fainted. Underneath his long, blood hair, lied a vicious grin. With hung
Draven strolled to an arena nearby, his bracelet vibrated. With a light smile, he excused himself to the washroom. Inside the cubicle, he opened the system interface. [Legend's Scroll] Host: Draven Edgor Castel Age: 17 Health bar: 100% [Host status: Peak Health] [Stats] Intelligence: 18 Strength: 27 Speed: 13 Agility: 8 Stamina: 9 Dexterity: 15 Charm: 13 Luck: 6 Spirit: 20 Overall Power level: 1.0 Power: Invisibility (lvl.1), Fire (lvl.2) Skills: Misdirection, Fire manipulation. Verdict: power of a newly awakened. Still stronger due to the host having higher stats otherwise the host is still weak. [Mission] Defeat Cecilia 450exp [Store] Exp: 950 [Storage] Mystery Map (1/9) [Lucky Draw] Vernon popped near the panel and said "What's wrong? It's just a mission"
Draventurnedinvisibleandrantohisprivateroom. Inside, Draven started exercising and lifting weights. 'Ican'tallowmyselftolose!Thattootoagirl!Rhhh,Damnit!' Afffected,withoutVernon'spermission,hedoubledtheweightsonhisbody. Afterworkingouthisbackandlegs,heskippedtheropeforthirtyminutes,withasoberexpression. Heswitchedonthebattlesimulatorandturnedthenobuphard.Hepluggedhisearsandturnedthevolumeupand poppedapill,strolledtothemiddle. Shiftedhissurrounding
Moments before, his bracelet buzzed.[Mission]Prove who is the boss!1st team win 250exp2nd team win 250exp3rd team win 300exp4th team win 400exp[Bonus period: any acts of bravery will be multiplied ×2]Failure -1000exp and punishment.His brows furrowed, said "Hey Vernon, What's this?"With the tone of salesman, Vernon replied "Don't be like that. It is a great opportunity for you!"Draven sighed "So, that means I have to show my power before the tournament. I wanted to be low key."Vernon said "Well low key is overrated, it is much more effective to act powerful and aggressive if you want to be respected"Draven said "Anyway I don't have much of a choice"Vernon said "No worries most of them are level 1 or 2, it will be easy""What is the punishment?" Draven asked, since he prefers tasting bitter before sweet.Vernon said "Already expecting a los
The whistle resounded, signalling the third match. The third match, wasn’t going to be a walk in a park. The opposing line up, had three high-end performers. Kayla, Matthew and Shawn, the Tank. Tank wasn't a nickname but a title. For the strongest, muscle headed superhuman of each year. Draven expression turned grim, the crowd in the stands changed their tunes, as their cheers rebervated the air. (loud) A lanky, nerd led his team to the other side. The whistle blew again. At first glance, Shawn may not look much. The lanky teen tossed his thick framed glasses, and his facials muscles contorted as they inflated, double the size. His height shot to ten feet, gigantic muscles sprouted, stretching his flexible clothing. He roared, drumming his rippled chest. The spectators roared along. He slammed his fists on the ground, the balls rebounded. Grabbing the balls in the air and threw them hard, rocketed through the air. In a
"Those bastards" swiftly he paced himself forward, fluttering his lab coat with a fierce air. The operators paused their work and made way for him while the supervisor and the captain argued. Luis stood before them with a stern face. "Ahem" He turned to Luis with a wry smile, said. "Ah, Professor" "What are you two doing? Get back to your duties. I will handle this," Luis said, and stepped in front of the controls. "Yes." The supervisor pecked his head like a hen as he retreated. "Capt. Davis, activate the defence mechanism, A-103 and code P456" "Yes, Sir" Capt. Davis said. He pulled a slide from control panel and twisted it before he punched it in. A teal light beamed around the borders. "Defence activated" While on the outside, a transparent membrane shot from thefrontof ship and converged to the end, pushing the nearby rocks away. Luis hands typed codes on screen and slammed
On a funnel of space and light creates a wondrous image, as millions and millions of extra-terrestrial bodies compete, pushing themselves past the obscurity of the distance and the darkness of the space. In a void, a silver blimp flashed through the cluster of rocks. Cannons on the sides rotated and fired. Thousands of rays converged and struck the ginormous space rock. It exploded into thousands of fragments.The ship heaved itself through the cloud of dust, particles ticketed against the surface, drumming on the screen of glass. He tilted his head back, dishevelling his golden hair against the glass as his body spasmed into a chuckle. "Hehe, that was a good one. " A finger flicked the photo across the holographic screen to the next one. Pride refracted in his jay-blues while he appraised the moment. He hummed in remembrance. A crystal cup lifted above his head, sparking brilliance between him and his team, while a girl kissed his cheek under the rain of confetti.A p
Draven honestly said. “I do want to enter one of the Big Five but I am not sure on which one”“Then I can help you” Luis cleared his throat and tossed a cube in Draven’s direction. The cube rolled and morphed into a comfy couch. He signalled for him to take a seat. Draven silently settled himself on the couch and listened.“Each of the Big five have their own speciality, like Luturian Alchemy Academy, which focuses on Alchemy. Sure, there are many alchemy-based universities, but what they lack is the quality of professors, lectures, or the ability to gain resources. Which will be used to nurture their seedlings and naturally bring them fame and reputation across the universe”“Entrium University is known as the number one on white paper because they normally recruit the children of the elite and have the backing of many high-net-worth individuals and families”“So, it is a playground of snotty br
Reading the announcement, the viewers blinked and suddenly bursted into cheers, holographic fireworks exploded in the air.Alight appearedinthe dugout, Osbornestood before them with a weak smile. "I did it!"His teammatesturned aroundand pounced,hisheadwent ditsyand Osborne fell on the bench. Dowsing their mood with a bucket of cold water. Coach said. "Guys, give him some space, he is just beat""But sir??"Coach assured them with a smile. "Don't worry, he is okay. He just needs time to recover by the time we have to go and claim the cup!""YAAYY!"Chad tugged his jacket, said "Sir, aren't you forgetting the group picture?""Oh, yeah..." Coach said, stumped by his situation, he pondered and said. "Maybe, Draven will be fine!""Yes, come one let go see Draven!!" Chad shouted, and like a mob the students pushed Coach along with them.
Draven asked."Anyway, do you guys know who won the match?""Nope, we rushed here as soon you got teleported out! I was worried something happened to you again!" Becky said."What do you mean again?" Amelia asked, clueless about the previous events since Abby didn't inform them of his situation."Its nothing" Becky shook her head."So, the match is going on?"Amelia said. "I think, before I left, Osborne was fighting that McFerreen guy."Rushed footsteps echoed within the halls. Draven shifted his gaze to the door. Arkon entered with a howl. "Hello, son!" while his family followed behind with big smiles. "Oh, my baby," a woman in an elaborate dress exclaimed and moved past her children all the way to his bed."Hi, Dad. Mom?
Next second later,light flashed,couple of bodies fell onto the bed. Emergency lights flicked around the room. Draven blinked, staring at the ceiling with one thought. "Did I win? Or did I lose?" He shifted his head to the side, the door swung open, as a team of nurses and doctors approached the beds. Draven was about to speak, a nurse said. "Doctor, this patient is in a critical condition." "Hmm" the doctor turned from Draven's bed and headed to the bed in the corner. They huddled around, examining the patient. "Doctor, a weird infection seems to be spreading over from his external wounds. I think he is poisoned." Grim expression, the doctor ran a hand scanner down his body."Bythe metrics
"Just do it," Draven shouted. They hesitated before they clicked forfeit. A light befell and teleported them out."Now let's fight!" Pablo flexed his gamma muscles and his feet launched himself forward with a powerful shock wave, adding cracks to the ice.In a blink of an eyes, he shot from one point with an outstretched fist. Draven dropped to a roll. A leg flew to Draven's face. Fire rocketed his soles to the sky. He swayed his sword and shot beams of energy.Pablo sprung into the air, the rays deflected off his chest and from his eyes; he shot gamma rays.Draven tilted his body away and countered with a freeze ray. Draven thought. 'I need to figure out a way to defeat him without contaminating myself.'Draven asked. "Vernon. Does life force absorption work on radio
Fire swirled around his legs, Draven stepped forward, leavingtrailsof puddles in his path. Pablo slowly picked himself. Draven stood over him, said."Pablo, face it you are finished!""I am finished?"Pablo snickeredwhilehe bendedto pick his axe and said. "How can you say I am finished when I haven't even played my next card?"Draven's eyebrows lifted in alertness, "What?" and stepped back.Poison radiated from his pores, his armour melted down to his legs, glowing a radioactive light.A sudden dread hit his core. Draven stepped back and lifted a hand to his face. Pablo radiated a blinding light. He laughed with head back, "Time for you see my full strength!"Draven ran away and shouted, "Osborne, retreat! Retreat!"&
Reaching the end of the berg, the horses neighed and jumped across the large stretch of water and continued galloping. Their bands beeped as they got closer to the Hellhound's location.Seeing figures far in the distance, Pablo grinned and drew out his axe. The others followed and drew out their weapons."Let's rush to victory!"The horses jumped across and their hooves sank in the snow. Controlling their powers, the horses galloped above the snowy water. Suddenly, ice beams sprung from the ground and struck few of them, triggering the safety system and teleported them out, leaving the rest out of formation.A beam sprung before him, Pablo reined it back, the horse lifted itself to a stop; fluttering his fur cape. Pablo signalled them to spread out, a freezing ray shot straight to him. Pablo jumped off