"U-Ugh... Ueeek..."
"Finally, you're awake..."
Quickly, Zeion spat out the bitter liquid that entered his mouth, a green liquid with a strong smell.
"What are you doing?" Zeion asked, sounding surprised.
Plak...
"Don't scream in front of your instructor..."
Hander's wand landed forcefully on Zeion's cheek, throwing him off balance several times.
"Argh..."
He wanted to scream in pain, but it seemed useless; his body was already too hurt.
"W-What happened to me?"
"You fainted earlier; it seems the mental pressure from your condition made your body weak! You should have trained your mind not to be affected in any condition..."
"S-Sorry..."
Zeion sat back, finding this all very strange. For the past few months, his body had never experienc
Zeion still hadn't arrived even after waiting for an hour."That kid, is he intentionally making me wait here?" Hander's emotions started to spiral out of control; he wanted to step forward and throw a punch.Veins in his hands surfaced, ready to strike.However, before he could take a step, he glanced at the open door of the hut, and not long after, the figure he was waiting for appeared."Finally, you show up..." Hander spoke up to Zeion, who was now dressed much more impressively."Uh..." Zeion had never seen a smile on this old man's face before.Even though this is just short, Hander displayed emotions within him, quickly turning away."That's enough, hurry up, begin your journey. Never appear in front of me again unless you're capable of becoming a great knight...""Eh..." Zeion was shocked by this statement. He
Having lived in a house that felt like a prison, Zeion had never experienced comfort in being around people.For the first time, he walked along the village streets where many people were bustling about. His face showed a hint of anxiety; some eyed him with cynicism, while others sneered."Is there something wrong with me? Their gazes..."Each person's look triggered memories of his past life, memories Zeion truly wanted to vomit if remembered.Grrrh...Suddenly, his steps stopped due to the sound of his rumbling stomach. He looked at it seriously."Oh gosh, I forgot I haven't eaten today!"During training with Hander, his stomach often asked for food, however even after training, its condition remained the same.His voracious appetite sometimes became a significant problem.From a distance, he spotted a tavern, but he knew he needed money to go there, and he had none."If that old man weren't so stingy, I could have bought some food..."Only a letter left by Hander accompanied him on
"What really happened?"The girl, who had just been in a dangerous situation, was now in a state of confusion. She witnessed the ferocious wolf, which had earlier intended to devour her, experiencing something terrible.Besides that, there was a foreign young man standing there, taking a position as if he had used high-level magic."Who is this person? Why did he suddenly appear in front of me and do something like this?"Zeion's breath quickened slightly after using energy like that.He bent over, staring at his right hand, which continued to throb."I didn't think the sensation of using this kind of power would be so terrifying! Upon reflection, indeed, every battle requires sacrificing everything one has..."How Hander taught all of this was already clear, seeming like someone who, from the start had nothing.Tap!
It has become commonplace that after doing good deeds, Zeion would be welcomed warmly.He was invited to Maria's house, and seated in front of a table with food and drinks ready to refresh him.Zeion's eyes instantly fixated on the amount of food; his stomach had been growling for a while now.However, there was no way he could be brutal and devour all that food. He had to wait until the appointed time.Tap...Zedt arrived and sat facing Zeion."Don't be shy, please eat all of this...""Uh... really?"Zedt nodded warmly.Without much thinking, Zeion enthusiastically consumed the food. He chewed and did what was appropriate, but...To anyone witnessing him eat, he seemed nothing more than a wild beast continuously chewing until the food on the table disappeared.
"Huh... what is this..."It felt extremely awkward for him to eat after the incident earlier; the prepared meal was still untouched. His eyes just kept staring at the food.He wanted to eat it, but he already felt that he was bothering Maria and Zedt.The two glanced at each other, understanding that Zeion's gaze was filled with regret over what happened today."No need to think anymore, sir! We understand it was an accident..." Maria said, trying to comfort Zeion.Glancing slightly, his eyes still held doubt and a question of whether he had truly been forgiven for today's events."I've damaged your property, but I don't have the money to compensate..."Another lesson Enia taught, despite not practicing it for years, was to honor what others had given, even if it was merely advice.His genuine regret was
"Why are so many people gathering? Has something happened?"Zeion's steps began to move towards the crowd of people, where Zedt appeared to be wearing a serious expression. The creases on his face so clearly, indicate the severity of the situation."Sir..."Before Zeion could approach the crowd, his steps were stopped by Maria's sudden voice.Instantly, Zeion turned towards the source of the voice, wondering why Maria had to stop him at a time like this."So, you're finally awake..."This question alone created confusion in Zeion.Zeion wasn't aware that many villagers were in a state of panic, but in such a chaotic situation, it didn't wake him up. Even Maria and Zedt had tried to wake him up, but all their efforts were in vain.Not wanting to continue to be confused, Zeion immediately asked, "What's ha
"What's this? Power suddenly surged within my body..."It was a condition reminiscent of his encounter with Desmon, but he didn't have time to reflect.These wolves still dare to attack him, one by one approaching and preparing to leap toward his body.One wolf was poised to pounce, its sharp, salivating fangs ready to tear into flesh and skin."I won't be deceived by techniques like that again..."Instead of pulling away the hand that would be bitten, Zeion clenched his fist and then released it with a deadly punch.Crash...Instantly, the wolf's facial bones shattered, causing it to collide with another wolf.The punch, which he thought was too lightweight, he didn't expect would generate such a massive impact.It was too early to rejoice. Other wolves seemed oblivious to the situa
Beads of sweat still trickled down his face as he continued to stare at his palm. Trembling incessantly, the shadows of those who had always underestimated him had become haunting."That power will be mine..." Desmond's voice hummed with a wide grin.The constricted breath was hard to control, and slowly he lifted his face.Footsteps approached, soon replaced by the sound of a door opening."You're awake," Maria said, welcoming him with a warm smile.However, even so, Zeion did not provide a response. His face was still filled with concern."Are you alright?"Still, there was no reply. Zeion merely lowered his gaze as if afraid of something. This made Maria reluctant to ask further; she was worried about disturbing his mental state.Not wanting to prolong the silence, gathering all his courage, Zeion took a deep breat
Desmon increasingly felt as if his body was permeated by an energy flow that was difficult to explain. He didn't receive any explanation from Zero. However, that wouldn't make him just sit alone. He focused the energy in his right hand and delivered a deadly blow.Dash...The attack hit Zero's face perfectly. Although the blow landed heavily on his face, Zero's body remained unmoved."I can touch him, that means he has summoned energy within his body to sustain this!" The more Desmon realized this, the stronger the energy's presence that permeated his body became. Desmon took the opportunity and kept hitting Zero's face until it bled, but still couldn't make Zero flinch.However, one sharp glance immediately sent shivers down Desmon's spine. The deadly gaze signaled imminent death that seemed to penetrate his body."Wait, what's happening? Why are you staring at me like that?" Desmon asked, still assuming Zero wouldn't respond to his words.And a few moments later, his hands and mouth
At the peak of cultivation, Zero had developed various ways to deal with the formidable powers that could threaten the world, and this was the point where he had to exert all his available energy. He knew it might be impossible, but his perseverance had shown terrifying results.He had mastered almost all elements, and now all elements seemed to want to be on his side.Quickly, Zero attacked, merely raising his right finger, accompanied by a strong wind that condensed into a whirlwind.Desmon's body was immediately struck by the wind, but his legs were still steady to withstand it. Some gravel and rocks aimed at him, but they weren't too important. His body was still protected by an energy shield.Crash...Unfortunately, the desired shield didn’t have resistance against the wind used by Zero."Cih... Groagh..." He immediately responded with a loud roar, the power of sound frequency capable of piercing through anything.Some rocks had formed a barrier to deflect the attack towards Zero
"Nah... Zero..." Zeion interjected during their ongoing training, they often had such small conversations."Yeah, what do you want to say?" Zero asked, sensing Zeion's seriousness."I've noticed that you have high abilities, and usually those with high abilities are afraid or even defeated when faced with pure energy!""Hmmm..." After humming, he chuckled satisfactorily at that question. "Indeed, pure energy is the greatest power in this world!"Zeion sighed, feeling that Zero's words didn't reveal any superiority of pure energy, rather they seemed to consider pure energy as something impossible to achieve."I'll tell you, the power within your body is not the most important thing! In this world, there are many powers capable of balancing pure energy, even stronger!"This knowledge was something Zeion had never imagined; all this time, many people had been afraid to acknowledge pure energy, and many had fought over it like children fighting over toys.Zero wasn't finished yet. He cont
The sting delivered was not just a mere attack; it had caused quite severe effects, to the point where Desmond's breath became irregular."You bastard, he's capable of launching such an attack against me! Why am I completely unable to defeat him?" He tried to observe Zero, who was still surrounded by white energy.Despite possessing pure energy, Desmond felt that Zero's energy was more dominant. The mysterious pressure even caused his entire body to continue trembling uncontrollably.However, it was impossible for Desmond to surrender at a time like this. He dispersed high-level energy, then quickly dashed towards Zero.Thud...The ground trembled; the deathly aura-filled blows could easily be held back. But it wasn't just about holding back; it also created a large gap instantly.Swoosh...Dash...Hard-hitting and impactful blows landed on Desmond's cheek. Unwilling to accept this, Desmond quickly attempted to reply.Swish...Unfortunately, the strength he used was still too early to
Gulp...Nothing could stop Desmon; Zeion's heart had successfully entered his body. Swallowed without any difficulty."Hooh..." The immense power immediately flowed into his body, he could go wild with this strength. "Hahaha... finally, I have become unbeatable! I will dominate this world as the strongest creature..."Tap!This knock was strange, and when he looked, Desmon didn't know why there was a stranger already there, lamenting over Zeion's powerless body."Who is this person? When did he get there? I didn't feel any energy inside his body at all...""Hah... I suspected you still weren't capable of merging with that pure energy!" Zero arrived as soon as Zeion lost the essence of power within Desmon's soul, although faintly, he could still sense it.Just from appearance alone, Desmon could tell that Zero wasn't like Zeion; the energy he possessed was almost invisible."Oi, human, who are you? Why did you suddenly appear here?" Desmon was still kind enough to ask, but he was actua
Dash! Dash! Dash!Their faces were bruised and blue, but their legs still managed to stand tall with the same gaze. Challenging and enticing with death."I never imagined that my strength would be drained facing lowly humans like you!""Do you still consider me a lowly human?" Zeion asked, his eyebrows narrowing, an expression he had restrained since earlier, but now he seemed fed up with Desmon's attitude.Desmon proudly smiled, successfully provoking Zeion's emotions. "I thought your emotions had vanished, but it seems you are still just a fragile human! Let me tell you, humans are too arrogant, always thinking their lives are truly filled with righteousness, but in reality, they are nothing but weak creatures who always oppress the weak! They are not worthy of living in this world..."Zeion didn't understand Desmon's purpose in saying this, but he would still say, "Yes, what you said is true, humans are too arrogant! I was surrounded by people who were too arrogant before, even bor
"I hope you will succeed in doing it!" Zero said, looking ahead. Earlier, he had only briefly spoken with Zeion. But now, only the silent wind accompanied him.With his increasingly wild pure energy, Zeion controlled everything very well. He soared through the air like a bullet, heading towards a point. The increasing energy felt threatening, and as soon as he arrived, as expected.Many people lying in pain, though unseen, the pain they caused was still visible."Hahahaha..." Desmon laughed satisfactorily, but also felt a chill at Zeion's appearance. The aura of majesty sent shivers down his spine, however this sensation was what he desired."Were you the kid from back then?" he asked, his tone intimidating."Yes, the kid you've been targeting for so long, sorry to keep you waiting!""Good, you understand! Pure energy is a power that should rightfully belong to someone great, and the most deserving to possess it is me...""Does it really have to be that way?" Zeion asked, still wearin
This bright light shone on Desmon's body, his eyes still trying to observe his surroundings, attempting to digest the situation that was happening."What are these three going to do? They were just standing still earlier, and now suddenly they're moving!" Desmon then realizes that his body is beginning to harden, his entire body slowly turning to stone, he watches as everything unfolds."You scoundrels, so this is what you planned! How dare you do this to me..." he says loudly.It's pointless; these three won't be afraid or back down; now all processes must be completed immediately. The power begins to spread to every joint, making their bodies increasingly difficult to move."Sleep there, and never return to this world, demon..." Houjin says in his heart, already too sick to witness Desmon's every action.Tap...Unfortunately, Desmon is too skilled to be conquered. Rather than lamenting the fate that awaits him, Desmon instead exerted his energy to charge at one of the hermits, aimin
Yelia's eyes couldn't blink, finding it hard to believe this was all real. The figure that should have been dead from her attack seemed to return, this time floating without any effort."It's impossible. The attack I used earlier should have succeeded in destroying his body, but why is he still free to do as he wants"The most logical answer had crossed her mind; it was a manifestation of Desmon's greatness.Right within the space that was supposed to lead to the realm of torment, Desmon rebelled, causing his immense energy to disrupt the existence of that energy, finally resulting in his current state.But...He landed on the ground again, this time assuming a satisfied stance with what had just occurred. Though only for a few moments, his body was already covered in several burns; the hellish realm he referred to quickly took effect on whoever entered it."That was close. If I were weaker, the chances of getting out would be impossible! But thanks to you, I've become more experience