After walking around to this new world, I secretly had many questions that I want answers to. As I turned to say something, I saw Aurora shifting uncomfortably, "Shoooooooo. I don't like youuuuuuu."

"But you're the angel that has enlighten my soul. Don't go away, baby-chan. I-"

Just before James finished his sentence, my right fist smashed into his face. The force sent James smacking into a tree and blew the leaves away.

As I looked at my fist, I realized how strong I had just become! When I was at home, I was just a fragile girl. Now look at me! I can be something I've always wanted, like a hero!

Aurora looked at me, "You're like Superman. No wait Superwoman."

I shook my head, "More like the god of war!"

"May the force be with you."

We both laughed as Aurora tried to do the same. She turned and strike the tree at her left only to groan in pain.

"No.... Heaven has forsaken me..." she cried.

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I turned to Aurora and patted her head, "Maybe you would have another power instead of physical strength."

Aurora sighed, "Hopefully the power of god and be amazing at everything. Not to mention, to be able to get food without moving!"

James sighed as he followed behind, "So cute, like a snow princess from the kingdom of sun."

The blond knight started to walk closer to Aurora once again like a zombie. Before he could reach her again, she kicked him on the crouch.

I started to laugh out loud as I prepared my weapon of death!

The look from James as he got close to us was like beautiful angels. But as he noticed that I started to lift my right leg up like a baseball bat ready to hit a home run, he started to mumbled, "Crap, not again."

His manhood was taken from him as I launched the secret weapon, also known as the nut cracker.

 After a series of unfortunate events from James, the sky was getting dark. We sat down and started a bonfire in the middle of the woods.

"So uh...." I stared down, wanting answers, "who are you exactly and where are we?"

"Well..." James started to explain. This guy surprisingly talk to much so I'm just going to tell the good parts. Apparently, he is at the second line to his throne and decided to go around the place in search of a beautiful woman to become his wife. He said this with a wink and lustful smile at Aurora. She ignored him with a poker face as he continued.

The area that we were currently in was part of the kingdom of Fallian and the forest was called Wofen Grove. The area was filled with goblins and other demonic beast that are very dangerous.

As he finished he smiled, "Don't worry, my princess. I shall protect you with my life."

"Just before I take yours." she mumbled.

I glared at James with my murderous eyes that was enough to kill him a million times. He started to remember those painful moments earlier and decided to change the subject.

He told us about the world, and the people with different powers. All determined the power levels determined by the color of out rings that appear when they have unlocked their spirit power. It's rare to see someone that has already have power without rings. James showed us his right hand with three rings on it. Red represent the lowest ranks which is from 1-10. Blue is 11-20. Yellow is more of the intense version of red with 21-30. Higher rank rings will appear around the finger when evolved.

 "I advise you to avoid any yellow rank like me."

The moment he said that, Aurora distanced fifty feet away, "AVOIDING."

"Most of the yellow ranks are fierce and love having their desired sex to follow them. But beware those masters with the rank of the Dragon Warrior or Saint Warrior/Magus or even Lordess Knight. They have the power to destroy a whole country." With a brave smile and a pose, he grinned, "Do not worry. As long as they don't use their spirit power, then there is always a way to knock them out with brute force."

"Hmmm...." I thought to myself.

Aurora poked her head out of the tree, "Alicia, since you have so much power in your arms, even without your rings activated, that can mean that you have the potential to be a strong warrior of this land! And protect me because let's be real, nobody has time to fight like that when they can get their friends to do it. Plus I have no power."

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"Why don't you hire me to train both of you so Aurora can be by my side forever?" James suggested.

"HAHAHA. MAYBE IF I JUST GET A DRAGON TO DO IT, I CAN PAY IT MY SOUL."

I looked at him, "It's a good idea but only if you tell us how to make out rings appear then maybe I'll lend you her for a day."

"HAHAHA. YOU THOUGHT."

James stood up from his spot and puffed out his chest, "Deal."

"HAHAHAHA. WHERE'S THE DEVIL?!" Aurora continued laughing sarcastically.

James continued, "First, you must awaken your spiritual energy. Breathe and imagine the flow of your aura around the area."

I closed my eyes and acted as if I was one with nature. Well I'm living, I probably am, as my world turned dark.

Out of nowhere, a deep, womanly voice echoed through my mind. "Do you want power?"

I opened my eyes, a bit surprised, "Wh-what? Who are you?"

She giggled as she answered, "For now, you shall refer me as the goddess of death." I stood there. The goddess of death? That's weird. "Now," her voice went out loud and strong, "do you want my power, mortal?"

I wanted to ask her why she choose me, or even asked me this. But then a bright light blinded me as clips of my family, some I haven't seen, and Aurora, who was stuck with me.

I clutched my fist tightly and nodded, "Yes. I want the power. To protect those I love and to see those who I will love."

"It shall be yours... But be warned... It comes with a price."

"As long as I can fulfill my duty, I don't care."

The echoing of laughter kept going as if it was repeated. Then, it stopped. For a moment, I enjoyed the silence. "Go forth," the voice rang, "and bring chaos to the land as my power is now a part of you..."

Shadows started to engulfed me as I screamed. I can hear a familiar voice, "Alicia? Alicia!"

I opened my eyes and saw Aurora who was worried and slapping my face. I felt something cold on my finger and looked. It's a ring. Not just a red one. Crimson red.

James help my hand and took a closer look, "That's a very odd color... Very dark... Have I seen this somewhere?"

Suddenly, a volt of power went through my spine. I was surprised of this new feeling, something I never felt in my life before. For a moment, just a moment, I felt as if I could rule the whole world.

My thoughts were interrupted as James got up, "Well, since our deal is done, I will take Aurora for a day to become my servant."

"HAHAHAHA. YOU THOUGHT." she glared.

James smiled with a faint blush on his face as his arms were spread open, "So adorable. Why don't you come here and give me a kiss?"

The moment he took a step forward to her, I quickly strike him on the head, causing a loud bang.

Aurora cheered, "YES!"

I turned to her, "And that's how the cookie crumbles!"

"Speaking of cookies, let's steal them while we can to buy them!"

Aurora helped me took off his armor and his sword. The moment he started to wake up was the moment we run away.

The knight's voice echoed through the woods as we ran towards the exit of the woods, "Holly maiden, where have you gone?"

We stopped as we thought we were far enough. I waved his sword, such a good sword that once belong to that pervert. Such a good sword for me to rule, mwhaha!

As I laughed to myself, Aurora strike a pose, "Don't I look fabulous in this armor? By that, I mean it's killing me. I don't like it."

"Aren't you afraid of James coming after us?"

"NOPE. I REFUSE TO BELIEVE! NOPE, NOPE, NOPE! He can't run that fast... Can he?"

I looked at my hand, scanning the beautiful, crimson ring.

"I want a ring too...."

I grinned, "Don't worry! I'll help you get all that men like James!"

"HAHAHAH. No."

As we laughed, the devil's voice, also known as James could be heard. "Oh, my princess Aurora, where are you, my love?"

As Aurora threw away the armor. I grabbed her hand and cried, "TIME TO RUN FOR OUR LIVES! Or do you want to wait for yours?"

Aurora quickly grabbed the armor and frowned, "I REFUSED TO BELIEVE!"