2025-04-01 19:00:27As Ryder walked through the moonlit streets, his newly purchased cloak flowed gently in the evening breeze; he observed the multitude of posters plastered haphazardly on walls and poles.
He pulled his hood lower, ensuring his face remained hidden. The best decision he could think of was hiding his face at all times since only a few people know his identity. His name is quite famous now, and as long as his face remains hidden, then it should be fine.A particular poster caught his eye, the paper still fresh, unlike most of the other weather-beaten announcements surrounding it.[Underlings TournamentEvery Tuesday and FridayOrganized at midnightLocation: undisclosedWhoever defeats the champion goes home with the prize.#10,000 Terra gold coin.]"They'll be organizing it today," Ryder thought inwardly, mentally calculating the hours until midnight. "It's Tuesday."He patted the pocket of his tr
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The number of people in the warehouse was easily a thousand or two, if not even more. Every breath Ryder took felt like inhaling a cocktail of cheap alcohol and stale cigarettes.Bodies pressed against one another, creating a suffocating atmosphere with every breath. The warehouse—once used for storing imported goods that never made it past customs—now housed a different kind of contraband: violence for profit.It was dominated mainly by gangsters. Men and women with hard eyes and harder knuckles, bearing scars all over as if their bodies were illustrating the intensity of their misdeeds with scars that spoke louder than any confession.Although various other criminals were there, they weren't there for the fight but to carry out some more illegal activities that could help them bag a great deal of cash, mostly gambling."Five grand on Crusher breaking at least three bones!" shouted a man with a face that looked like it had been rearranged by an a
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Let the fight... begin.Crusher wasted no time with his offensive strikes.He blasted forward with a leap, covering the distance between him and his opponent nearly instantly.Whoosh.He swung his fist straight at Green Bloody's face. With the power enhancement he had gotten from his familiar, the punch was catastrophic. The air itself seemed to compress around Crusher's fist, creating a small shockwave that ruffled Green Bloody's hair.No, more appropriately, the punch would have been catastrophic if it had hit.Green Bloody dodged the punch, much to Crusher's greatest shock, by ducking under his arm and swiftly appearing behind him. His movement was fluid in its grace.Unlike the few others Crusher had fought, he instantly recognized that Green Bloody wouldn't be easy.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. No one had ever made Crusher miss so completely since today's tournament began.Wham!
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And finally, the last match we have on our schedule for today will be against our champion and his opponent, Black Devil.The announcer's voice boomed through the arena; the dramatic elongation of the challenger's name caused an uproar of cheers from the audience, with excitement in their eyes. Some leaned forward in their seats, while others stood to get a better view. This is the last fight for Crusher, and the fight that is going to determine if they would win their bets or lose.Normally, they were always tense while Crusher fought; in fact, they were always at ease, expecting a guaranteed victory, but the fights that had been going on so far proved otherwise. Crusher nearly lost against Green Bloody, particularly at the beginning of their fight. They could only hope no one would give him a hard time anymore.The underling tournament of the day, in particular, began a while ago. Before the tournament, there were fights hosted at the fighting platform,
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In order to win a duel in the tournament, one must get knocked out or surrender—simple rules on the tongue, but complex to execute.Submitting meant giving up the fight willingly, without getting defeated or fighting till the last stand—a choice few duelists would make willingly, especially with their pride on the line. No one would like to appear weak on the dueling ground, especially since there are lots of gangsters around—they can become an easy target for gangsters.As for a knockout, it could be achieved in two ways: either by being rendered unconscious or by being forcibly thrown away from the platform.Although Crusher's iron golem familiar had been knocked off the platform earlier, it wasn't counted as a loss because Crusher himself remained firmly standing on the platform. According to tournament rules, it would not be counted as a defeat as long as the combatant stays within the bounds of the platform, regardless of their familiar's position.
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The force exerted from the attack you delivered to Crusher was what gave him the capability to grab your fist while you punched him earlier," Luxy explained. "And as for how the iron golem was able to hurt you, it was from the power reflected from the kick you delivered to it."Ryder nodded in realization as he stared at the two, waiting for them to make the first move. "Now I understand.""Yeah," said Luxy. "You have to attack with enough strength towards Crusher that would knock him off the platform with guarantee.""That wouldn't be easy, given that his annoying familiar is on the same platform as us," said Ryder."Or..." Luxy hesitated for a bit."Or what?" Ryder inquired, maintaining his outward composure while internally engaging with his familiar in a deep conversation."Or you summon me out to take care of the iron golem."To be honest, Ryder never expected to be getting so much stress from a red mark summoner.
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Just like Leo left, he came back with Lucian's levitating serpent familiar. The creature's scales glinted under the moonlight. Its body moved through the air with the grace of water flowing down a waterfall. Normally, it was against the law for anyone to be spotted roaming around in the middle of the night like this. The working time for public places was from dusk till dawn—from sunrise till sunset. The markets were busy during daylight hours, shops filled with patronizing customers, and the streets teemed with children playing their games of chase and merchants hawking their wares. The city is vibrant and filled with energy, but as the golden disk of the sun began its descent behind the western mountains, the mood shifted instantaneously. At sunset, everyone is expected to be tidying up and planning to go home. Shop owners would count their day's earnings, tavern keepers would settle tabs, and parents would call their chi
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The information given to him about the black-marked summoner was still fresh in his head. Leo's mind buzzed with the details, replaying them over and over as he walked through the crowded marketplace, his senses on alert for any sign of his target. Earlier, during the early hours of the night, Lucian and Leo had arrived at the FSG base that was still under reconstruction. The once-proud fortress of the Federal Summoners Guild now resembled a half-eaten cake, with entire sections missing and construction crews moving around the destroyed section, reconstructing it. The sound of hammering filled the air. To think that this was the work of just one summoner was still hard to believe. Upon reaching the base, they went in and discussed a few things that would help Leo detect if Ryder appeared around him. The meeting room they occupied was one of the few undamaged areas, though a large crack ran a
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"Distancing yourself won't save you from me. I hope you know that." Ryder turned sharply to his back, and he could see Leo's face inches away from his. Those eyes—cold eyes displaying amusement. Despite how beautiful they were, there was something predatory in them, something that made Ryder's instincts scream danger in ways he had never experienced before. Swoosh He felt his hand slice through the air, colliding with nothing but emptiness. The momentum of his missed punch carried his body forward awkwardly, leaving him off-balance and vulnerable for a short while. "What the hell..." The words escaped his lips like whispers of shock before he could stop them. Leo's chuckle, barely audible, but Ryder could hear it clearly. He was toying with Ryder and deriving amusement from it. Quickly jumping backwa
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The bloodlust from all the beasts around seemed to have suppressed when suddenly Luxy emerged into sight.Roar!A beast, resembling a polar bear, roared violent frost that rushed to Luxy with nearly inescapable speed, but right before the eyes of the viewers, Luxy flashed away, almost like he teleported, then appeared behind the polar beast.Splash!The moment he swung his claw, all that was left of the familiar was a mush of flesh and a pool of blood. This was done with only a single notable swipe of Luxy's claw. "How?" was the word that echoed in everyone's mind as the summoner of the polar beast fell on his knees to the ground.It was the response of his familiar's death. The soul bind was nearly physical.A torrent of lightning zapped towards Luxy as a flash of light, so fast that it should have guaranteed a hit, but again, Luxy dodged it. His movement was fluid as he moved to the side, away from the lightning bolts.From his left, earth spikes emerged from the ground unexpectedly
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"Now tell me, which is it? Join me and I'll save you so you'll enjoy peace, or refuse and I'll work alongside the FSG to put you down."Silence stretched as everyone kept their gaze fixed. Mara was facing the worst combo — shock, fear, confusion.It didn't take her long to realize the shocking news that the man standing before them is none other than the leader of the fast-rising red Eastern guild.Most would be astonished and overjoyed to ever come across such an imposing figure, respected by the world, but she was more afraid than anything. This man is giving Ryder to choose between working for him, or violence— which most likely means death.Why the hell would a guild leader, feared and respected, be interested in someone like Ryder? Someone who had lived his whole life in this village and mostly at home or school. It's confusing.Ryder finally spoke, slicing through the tension like a knife through butter. His voice was steady, but there was an undercurrent of emotion attached to
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"Heyyyy," Master Sung called out with a welcoming smile. "Violence isn't necessary.I am here to save you."Dwang Sung inched forward, closing the distance between him and the trio and said, "I have a proposal."Leo was startled as he heard what came out of Dwang Sung's mouth.Leo's silver-blue eyes widened slightly. Of all the things he had expected Dwang Sung to say, this wasn't one of them."A proposal?" Leo repeated."That's right." Dwang Sung spoke with a smile that faded soon after, replaced by a look of absolute seriousness. He glanced around at the gathering crowd of villagers, their faces filled with confusion. "Perhaps we should discuss this somewhere more... private?""Whatever you have to say, you can say it right here," Ryder spoke up, stepping forward to stand beside Leo. He cleaned the last bit of tear with his sleeves and locked gaze with Dwang Sung."As you wish," Dwang Sung replied with a casual shrug then began. "The FSG collaborated with me to hunt you down, Ryder.
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Huff! Huff! Huff! Huff!They heard someone breathing heavily behind them."Wait, Ryder!" she called out, a voice Ryder recognized.Turning around, he blurted, "Mara!"The young lady who stood before them was slightly built, with long combed black hair tied in a bun and piercing green eyes like beautiful gems.She wore the practical clothing of a traveler—sturdy boots, loose trousers, and a jacket with more pockets than seemed necessary. With how tidy she still appeared, Ryder could guess she was about to travel out.But who travels like this in the developed generation like this?But more surprising, how did she recognize him while still undercover in his cloak?"What... What are you doing here, Mara?" Ryder stuttered, not looking at her directly. "Don't you have something better to do?""I had," she confirmed, her breathing beginning to steady. "Until I heard rumors about FSG massing nearby and a cloaked figure entering our village.Agents specifically looking for two men, one amongs
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Leo took a moment of hesitation before he continued, his eyes darting between Brok and Ryder with an intensity that made the air around them feel thick with tension and tense. "Everyone in this village is in danger."Brok and Ryder both stared at Leo, confused. The trio stood at the village square, surrounded by civilians carrying out activities of their daily life—children playing and jumping everywhere, vendors selling their products, elderly villagers gossiping on wooden benches. There was no danger in sight."And what makes you think they are in danger?" Ryder retorted, his confusion turning into rage with alarming speed. The muscles in his jaw tightened as he clenched his teeth. "Go straight to the point. I am not in the mood for all this nonsense.""The gamma energy in the air is just too much," Leo spoke.Leo blinked several times, as if trying to clear his vision, before turning to Ryder. "Gamma energy is... well, it's the raw material of summoning. The energy that allows fami
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Ring Ring Ring!Master Sung stared at his phone for a few seconds, his smooth face illuminated by the soft blue glow of the screen. He swiped to answer the call while he remained silent."Good news, we have found them. Leo and Ryder." The heavy voice from the other end spoke.A smile slowly spread across Dwang Sung's face, transforming his typically serious expression into something almost predatory. The seventeenth time today he was smiling because of issues relating to the demon plain contractor."Be on your way now," he replied, voice tight with anticipation. "I'm in the hotel right behind the Federal Summoners Guild base."He ended the call with a flick of his thumb and turned his gaze to the ceiling fan spinning above his head in rhythmic whooshing."So it is finally time," he muttered as he could feel excitement building up in him, coursing through his veins like fire. The Crimson Eagles were as fast as always, tracking down their target in a very short time."Ming Fan," he call
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CRASH!!The BMW sport car crashed into the massive gravel pole with the sound of crumpling metal and shattering glass, denting the car's beautiful exterior almost instantly.The smooth, once-gleaming metallic blue paint exterior was now grotesque in appearance in the front where the collision had occurred.Rio, a FSG agent positioned in patrolling duties, marched out of his vehicle after getting to a few yards before Leo's BMW—the same car he had been chasing.He blew on the communication device hanging by his shirt. The small silver whistle-shaped object glowed purple at his breath, activating its transmission capabilities."Target vehicle located and... neutralized," he spoke in a clipped, professional tone. "Proceeding with extraction protocol Alpha-Seven."Rio approached the driver's side window, his breath fogging the glass as he peered inside, expecting to find... possibly injured suspects. What he saw—or rather, didn't see—drained the color from his face.The car was empty!Not
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"Have you ever seen me driving? If not, get ready to be amazed," Leo cheered as he spoke with pride, puffing out his chest. Despite how hard Brok tried to resist, he just couldn't. His pupils enlarged like those of a puppy dog with stars in them, practically vibrating with anticipation. "Please drive," he squirmed, his massive frame shaking with barely contained excitement. Brok's hands were clasped together in front of his chest, making him look like an oversized schoolgirl begging for an autograph from her favorite pop star. Don't get me wrong, he is not gay... He was simply overwhelmed with joy. "Of course I will," said Leo, beating his chest with one arm. As he opened the door of his apartment, allowing everyone to step outside before him. "I wouldn't like for my talent to get wasted..." He drawled the last word, letting it hang in the air like expensive perfume, completely oblivious to how ridiculous he appeared to anyone not named Brok. Leo was about to shut the door behind
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Dwang Sung relaxed on his plush leather sofa as he listened to the report from his most trusted—Ming Fan."Two days ago, Ryder was allegedly spotted at an abandoned district, performing a strange ritual," Ming Fan reported, standing stiffly at attention. "Mo Fan spotted him first-hand and delivered this report by himself."A smile extended on Dwang Sung's lips, a clear indication that this information had piqued his interest. Ming Fan continued, his voice steady as he reported."The ritual created a link between the Astral Shadow plain and our world. Mo Fan explained how the portal was orange in color, and the beasts that emerged from it were just as strong as orange-marked familiars.""Hmmmm, go on." Dwang Sung played with his long black hair as he listened."Ryder wasn't alone, but there was someone with him who was none other than the blue-silver eyes non-summoner—Leo."Dwang Sung sat up straight, all pretense of relaxation abandoned. "Leo..." The name rolled off his tongue like a
