Chapter 2
The following is a part of chapter 3 :) just wanted to show a bit of the upcoming epicness totally not trying to get people pumped for chapter three or anything like that * Looks around nervously* * Hides*
Under his white mask, tears streamed down his cheeks. His heart was filled with sorrow, but also burning with rage. From within he felt it: the desire to destroy them, to annihilate them. Beating them would not be enough. He wanted to slowly destroy them. To make them feel the pain that he was feeling. He wanted to make them all suffer.
Deep red eyes filled with fury were all you could see when you looked towards him. A raging beast which had two katanas on its back. The Grim Reaper of the Battlefield. He had long been silent, but now they had done that which should never have occurred.
Silently he whispered. “Murderous Aura.”
“God of Hell! Give me your power! Rage! Fear! Pain! Rampage! All shall bow down before my wrath. Abaddon!”
He unsheathed his swords, and charged into the battlefield striking fear into the heart of every man and woman that managed to make eye contact with him. The beast had been unleashed. His body radiated a dark red and black glow in the night.
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System Message
Fastest Clear of Arena Quest
1st. USA Odrosol City & Korea Velathy City
2nd. Japan Bul Isro City
3rd. UK LinLand City
Due to the fact that two cities have tied for first place, we have decided to hold a contest. In one month’s time a war will be held between USA’s Odrosol City & Korea’s Velathy City. Only 1000 players will be allowed from each city, and only players who participated in the original City acquisition quest may participate. The winning city’s participants will receive double exp and drops for one month and a special prize that was originally intended for the city with the fastest clear. Players will also be awarded depending on their performance in the battle.
- Exodus Development Team
There was silence in the plaza as everyone was reading the message. Suddenly, hands started to move, and voices were shouting. Everyone was messaging their friends and superiors, reporting what had just happened. They all already knew. The whole world knew. The first ever Player versus Player battle had been scheduled.
The United States vs. Korea. Whoever won this battle would have an overwhelming advantage over the rest of the world due to the double exp, and drops for a month.
Everyone turned towards Mazoku who now had a hood over his head. Immediately players ran towards him.
One by one, each person was inviting him to their guild or party. They offered many things varying from simple armour to free pick on any items dropped in a dungeon. He even got an offer for a romantic afternoon date ingame and in real life with a beautiful girl who seemed not much older than Mazoku himself.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t join you guys. I am a solo player.” said Mazoku
“ Please, I’ll pay for you to go on vacation anywhere in the world for one month!”
“I’ll buy you a house anywhere in the United States!”
“If you put a wolf pelt in the auction house, I’ll buy it for $50,000!”
“I’ll bid $100,000!”
“No, I’ll offer you $200,000!”
BAM!
In front of Mazoku, a mace impacted the ground letting out an earth shattering noise.
“He said, he doesn’t want to party! You guys should stop wasting time here, and go train.” yelled Barkness.
‘Wow, I guess even he has a serious side.’
As the spectators finally started to disappear, Barkness merely stood by in front of mazoku. He was motionless just waiting for the people to leave.
“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, GG dude. Did you see how scared they were?” He said, revealing a huge smile.
‘I stand corrected.’
“Don’t worry bro; I’m not here to ask you to party up. I’m actually more of a solo guy myself.”
‘Thank God, ‘cause I don’t think I could stand partying with this bastard again.’
“It’s cool man, don’t worry about it, and don’t forget to sign up for the battle.” Said Mazoku feeling relieved.
Barkness has sent you a friend request.
‘.........’
Friend request denied.
‘......’
Barkness has sent you a friend request.
‘Fuck me! Not again! Dammit!’
You and Barkness are now friends.
‘He better not say it!’
Smiling Barkness turned around, and walked away. As he walked away, Mazoku swore he heard him say, “GG,” under his breath.
‘4 weeks till the ban is gone’ Mazoku thought as he smiled like a madman.
Soon everyone had left and Mazoku was alone. He opened his stat window again, and distributed his points. He was now level 14.
NameMazokuPrimary ClassN/AHealth424Mana470Level14Health Regen/Sec2.2Mana Regen/Sec3.6Strength40Agility31Wisdom30Intelligence36Stamina355Vitality22Dexterity40
Mazoku finished distributing his points and decided to walk to the city arena to see if he could get himself a class before he set out to hunt. When he was nearing the arena, he saw that it was full of other who had the same idea. If he went in there, he would be bombarded with requests, just as he was before.
‘I’ll just go get some quests, and come back later.’ he thought, turning around after making sure no one noticed him
While walking, Mazoku stumbled across an old man with a katana strapped to his side, who was leaning on a cane. He was standing at the entrance to the city, just staring into the forest.
“Hey, are you OK, old man?” said Mazoku cautiously as he approached the man.
Without even the slightest hesitation, the old man's katana was unsheathed and narrowly missed Mazoku’s throat.
You have been stunned by fear for 5 seconds.
“Who are you calling ‘old man’? My name is Tonf!” He said, slowly sheathing his katana.
As soon as the stun was over, Mazoku removed his hood, and apologized to the old man. If there was one thing he had learned in life, it was to help the elderly and respect them.
“Forgive my rudeness, sir. I just happened to notice you staring into the forest, and wondered what it was you were looking at.”
Mazoku began conversing with Tonf slowly building his trust, and trying to figure out what it was he was seeking. Eventually, he got through to him and Tonf said, that he was looking for his granddaughter who had gone hunting and disappeared.
Ding!
Tonf’s Granddaughter
Quest Difficulty: Green
Description: 2 days ago Tonf’s granddaughter entered the forest to go hunting for boars and hasn't returned. Please, enter the forest to investigate her whereabouts.
Quest Reward: 50 copper
Do you wish to accept this quest?
- Quest has been accepted.
Equipping his hood, he set out towards the forest. Due to his level, and the passive effect of Murderous Aura, lower level monsters near the edge of the forest didn’t dare attack him.
The deeper he ventured, the darker it became. The forest was beginning to block the sunlight. As he walked, he saw shadows constantly moving through the forest. He unsheathed his katanas, and walked slowly, making sure to be aware of his surroundings.
As he continued to walk, he noticed a light in the distance. There was a clearing in the middle of the forest with a pond and what seemed to be a giant tree. Out of curiosity, he approached slowly.
His hands firmly gripped his katanas as he approached the mysterious place. He tried to move silently. When he finally arrived, he looked around cautiously before setting foot into the clearing.
*Woosh*
As soon as he stepped foot in the clearing an arrow rushed past his neck, narrowly missing his jugular.
“Who’s there!?” Said Mazoku loudly as he took a defensive stance with his katanas.
*Woosh*
Another arrow passed, but because he expected it, Mazoku was able to dodge it, allowing minimal damage. His heartbeat was accelerating as he strained his vision, trying to make out where the arrows were coming from.
Health has been reduced by 20.
After several minutes no arrows had been fired yet Mazoku stood still waiting, and scanning every inch of the clearing and surrounding forest. Soon, he managed to hear a spell as if someone was whispering it all through the forest.
“From the heavens, I call the Power of the God’s Rain down to smite the heretic.”
*Crash*
Lightning rained down from the sky, through the trees, and hit Mazoku.
Health has been reduced by 200.
You have been stunned for 5 seconds.
Mazoku stood frozen as he watched in fear. Emerging from the forest were 3 centaurs, one carrying a bow, another a small staff, and the other a sword.
‘Centaurs? What the hell are they doing here!?’
“Human! You dare trespass in our sacred clearing!?” Yelled one of the Centaurs.
“Not once, but twice you humans have trespassed upon our territory! Did you learn nothing when your first companion did not return!?”
‘The first human? What the hell is he talking about?’ Thought Mazoku as he finally assumed a defensive stance since the stun had worn off.
As Mazoku stood thinking, he remembered the quest the old man had given him. Revealing an evil smile, he decided to verify if what he was thinking was true.
“The man we sent out last week has already returned to the village.” He said confidently while watching the centaurs movements.
“Man? You humans are dumber than we thought! It was a woman who was hunting on our lands!” Declared one of the centaurs proudly.
Slowly Mazoku relaxed his defensive stance, and revealed a smile.
“So, it was you who kidnapped Tonf’s granddaughter. I assume I will have to force you to tell me her location?”
“Murderous Aura.” He said in a silent voice as he walked forward slowly.
After he activated his Murderous Aura, the centaurs finally understood the strength of the opponent they had challenged. They were trembling in fear.
One of the centaurs laughed nervously as he backed up. “There is no need for violence, we will give you the information you seek.”
Mazoku ignored them and continued to walk forward, as he stared at them like a starving wolf. Every step he took shook the hearts of the centaurs.
The centaurs began to fear for their lives and started to beg for forgiveness.
“Human! Please, we beg of you, we will give you the information. Please, spare us!!! We are but simple hunters that were sent to gather meat. We stumbled across you by pure chance.” They pleaded.
All the while, Mazoku ignored their pleas and continued to press forward. When he was 20 meters away suddenly he broke into a sprint. His eyes were burning with rage and seemed to be bottomless pits. The centaurs were stuck in fear, but the archer managed to barely fire off an arrow.
*Woosh*
Your health has been reduced by 10.
Mazoku, realizing the arrow was incoming, managed to dodge at the last second resulting in only a minor scrape on his cheek.
It was as if the sight of scratching his face had filled the centaurs with hope - they began to take defensive stances.
“As strong as you may be, if you do not accept our proposal, we have no choice but to fight back.“ Proclaimed the sword wielding centaur proudly.
“Disgusting! Mere minutes ago you were pleading for you lives, and now you dare defy me?!” Mazoku’s blood boiled with rage at the sight of such cowardly creatures. First they kidnap a girl , and now they dare to stand up to him after begging for their lives moments prior.
As he neared the centaurs, he took care of the mage first since it would be the most annoying one to deal with. He skillfully dodged the swordsman’s attack and cut its front leg. While rolling on the ground to dodge an arrow, he appeared in front of the mage, and stabbed his sword into its chest.
Suddenly, the mage wrapped its arms around him, and began to chant the same spell again.
‘Oh hell no, this little shit is not going to kill himself, and make me lose xp’
He started to quickly kick the centaur in the chest as fast as he could, to lower its hp before the spell hit. All the while, taking little damage from the other two who were trying to attack him without harming their comrade.
As soon as the mage's spell was completed Mazoku dealt the finishing blow on the centaur while dodging as soon as his feet returned to the ground.
Your health has been reduced by 86.
‘Damn it! It hit my foot’
Checking his hp Mazoku realized he only had 108 hp left.
‘I need to deal with the remaining two which shouldn’t be a problem. But I should use a health potion just incase tho.’
150 health has been restored.
As he stood up he put himself in front of the swordsman, so the archer could not attack him properly while he evaded the swordsmans swings. Who, surprisingly, had good swordsmanship.
“You will die, human!” They both yelled in sync. They were filled with rage over their fallen comrade.
“You? Kill me? Isn’t that what this guy attempted?” Asked Mazoku as he nudged the dead centaur’s head. Suddenly he disappeared from the centaur’s vision.
He was taking advantage of the big size difference, and ducked into a blind spot as he cut through the swordsmans achilles heel causing him so fall back.
“Help me!” He pleaded to his comrade that was left standing.
It was too late, Mazoku was already in front of him with both arms held out towards his sides. He cut down once with his right before swinging down with his left, as though he was marking an X onto the centaurs chest. Finally, he sheathed one katana and with the force of both arms, stabbed the remaining sword into its chest
The centaurs body slowly became limp, and he died.
Slowly turning around, Mazoku walked towards the last member of the centaur party.
“Please, spare me!” He yelled as he threw his bow onto the ground.
“The girl is in a cave north of here, we offered her to our God! That is all I know! Please Spare Me!.”
“Is that all you know!?” Yelled Mazoku as he stood in front of the cowering centaur.
“Yes, it is all I know, please spare me!”
“KNEEL!” He commanded as he looked furiously towards the centaur.
“Ye....” As soon as the centaur kneeled Mazoku firmly gripped his katana and decapitated it.
“Bastards! You do not get to kidnap girls and offer them to Gods!” Yelled Mazoku furiously.
If there was one thing Mazoku couldn’t stand was sacrifices. Every time he read history books he felt disgusted at how ancient civilizations sacrificed people left and right. But that was not the only reason. He remembered Tonf’s face as he stare at the forest awaiting his granddaughters return. He had strong eyes indeed, but Mazoku could see the sorrow he held deep inside.
Walking towards the corpses he looted them, but only received some meat, and the bow and arrows that one of them had. Looking down at his sword, he noticed that it was blood stained.
‘I should really clean this sword.’ He thought, looking at the pond in the middle of the clearing.’
Cautiously, he approached the pond making sure to keep his guard up in case any more centaurs tried to ambush him. He paid close attention to everything before he scooped out some water in his hand and began to sprinkle it onto his sword.
The water turned red as soon as it made contact with the sword. Mazoku repeated the process until both swords were clean again, then wiped them on his cloak, and re-sheathed his swords.
*rumble* * rumble*
The ground suddenly began to tremble.
‘Wtf? An earthquake?’
“You dare soil this water with filthy centaur blood, human!?”
‘Oh, hell no! First a sacred land! Now, a fucking sacred pond! You have got to be kidding me!’ He screamed in his head.
‘Where is this voice coming from?’ He thought. He looked around scanning his surroundings, but couldn’t figure out where it was coming from, when suddenly roots began to ensnare his legs, and he was stuck in place unable to move.
Thats when he realized it. Looking up at the giant tree that was by the river. It now had a face a very angry one at that, and it was staring straight at Mazoku with furious eyes.
The ground shook as it unearthed its roots using them as support to stand. Soon, it was standing and staring down at Mazoku. Slowly it raised one of the thickest branches it had, and swung down towards Mazoku.
‘You have got to be shitting me man.’ Mazoku was standing defenseless, unable to even dodge because he was held in place by the roots.
Health has been reduced by 300.
You are stunned for 5 seconds.
“Wait for me, you bastard. I’ll be back, and I will kill you and make myself a nice chair!”
Mazoku closed his eyes, furious that he would have to die from something as stupid as cleaning his sword in a pond. He calmed down, and awaited the next hit, but it never came. When he opened his eyes, standing inches from his face was Luna.
“Hey Aaron!” She said as she stood in front of him.
“Wh....Whh...Whaat are you doing here? Run, theTreant will kill you!” Screamed Aaron as he tried to free his legs.
“Oh, that thing? I stunned it.” She said, sporting a huge triumphant smile.
With a smile more sinister than even Mazoku’s she asked. “ Want me to help you out?”
‘For some reason I’m not getting a good feeling here.’
“Umm s...sure.” he said hesitantly
“Ok, you only have to swear loyalty to me, and call me Hime, deal?”
‘Why are the quiet ones always the craziest ones!?’
“NO! I will not call you Princess.” He yelled.
“Hahahahaha. How is it you know what that means, Aaron? I don’t seem to recall you ever showing any interest in anime or manga during school. Might you be a closet otaku?” She said, laughing like a maniac.
‘Oh shit, I fucked up man. Now shes going to tell everyone.’
“N..n..no I just read it on a forum, and decided to research it’s meaning so I know what it means.”
“Show me you character stat window, Aaron”
“No.”
“Then die!” She said walking away
“Ok damn! Stat Window!”
As Luna looked through his stat window her eyes bulged at the sight of his level, and how high his stats were. But a smile crept across her face as she saw his name, Mazoku.
“Mazoku..... are you really going to keep denying it?”
‘Damn it! Whatever, I need to get out of this and not die!’
“Ok, I admit it! I love manga, anime, cosplay, nekomimi! All of it! Just get these roots off me.
“ You insolent human! Did you think you could stop me with such a weak attack!?” Yelled the treant.
Luna merely stood there as the treant broke through her stun.
‘Damnit! Why did it have to be her of all people!?’
“Ok, I will call you Hime, and I swear loyalty to you forever!”
Revealing a smile, Hime raised her right hand chanted a spell and threw a ball of white energy at the roots.
Health has been reduced by 50
‘.............’
Mazoku chugged two health potions.
Health potion has restored 240 hp.
‘Now, I’m going to kill this little shit, and make myself a nice chair!’
“Murderous Aura.”
Hime has sent you a party request.
‘................................’
You have joined Himes party.
Mazoku took advantage of the treant’s slow attacks and quickly attacked its legs and dodged its attacks easily. It would only occasionally graze him, but by the time he got hit again his health had already recovered.
“Why are you just standing there?”
“ I’m fighting, you just can’t see it.” Hime said confidently as she remained standing a good distance away from the treant.
‘She is so damn crazy.’
Mazoku continued to slowly wear down the treant’s life, until it finally died.
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DING!
You are the first to kill the Forest Guardian Zilvios.
All members of you party gain 1000 xp
Items have been randomly distributed.
Excited Mazoku called forward his inventory only to be disappointed.
* NEW * Zilvios’ Tears
Restores 100 mana on use
10 minute cooldown
Unlimited uses.
‘Wtf is this shit? It’ll only be useful while I am a low level!’
Slowly he turned around to Hime who now had what seemed to be an amulet equipped now.
‘She didn't do anything yet she probably got something good.’
She looked in his direction, and smiled.
‘..........’
“Ummmmmmm”
‘........’
“What are you doing here, Luna?”
‘...............’
‘..............’
Aaron sighed.
“What are you doing here, Hime?”
Smiling vibrantly Hime responded, “Nothing really. I was headed to the closest area I could find to farm the mask I mentioned in the note.”
‘Wtf she was serious!!!!? I thought she was kidding.’
“You were serious !?!?!?!”
“Of course I was serious. Why would I have been kidding?”
Hime was looking straight into Mazoku’s eyes; it was obvious she wasn't kidding. He couldn’t help but blush. She definitely has good looks, if it weren't for her weird personality he would definitely go for it.
“Well, I am on a quest right now, and I have to head to some Gods cave north of here.”
“Oh really... That's where I’m actually headed to farm the mask. By the way, Mazoku, are you, by any chance, the swordsman from Odrossol that everyone is talking about?”
‘What the hell? That wasn’t even that long ago, and she already knows.’
“Yeah, why?”
“Well, you may already know this, but right now you are the target of most countries. You even have a bounty on your head already.”
“WHAT THE HELL!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! THAT’S WHAT I GET FOR HELPING THOSE BASTARDS SURVIVE!!? I SHOULD’VE JUST LET EVERYONE DIE!!!!!”
“Well, as of now no one knows your face they just know you wield two katanas. Everyone that participated in the quest was too busy watching you fight to actually take the time to look at your face.”
“Well, wouldn’t it be easy to spot me with my katanas?”
“How many noobs do you think have started dual wielding katanas today, thinking they are OP after hearing the story about you? ”
‘She does have a point.‘
“Follow me!” Whispered Hime as she grabbed Mazoku’s arm, dragging him into the forest.
“Where are we going?”
“Shhhhhhhhh”
They both walked into the forest, and soon spotted what seemed to be rangers. They didn't look like they were from the Odrosol so Mazoku turned his language filter off to see if he could understand anything they said without it.
“Adonde esta la ciudad de los americanos?”
‘This is Spanish for what are they doing here’
“ No se pero tenemos que hallarlos y conseguir información sobre “El”?
-“They are talking spanish” -
Mazoku was using the private chat since that way they couldn’t be heard.
-” What are they saying??”-
-” Something about American city, and information about “him.”-
Hime lightly grabbed Mazoku’s hand and began to lead him away from the other players. They slowly headed north towards the cave that held the girl, and the monsters that would drop the masks.
Mazoku was blushing. It was the first time a girl had held his hand. It was so soft, so warm. If only it wasn’t Hime. She was so perfect: blonde hair; not too big but not too small breasts; and even her hips, she had just enough for her size. She was just a weirdo. Mazoku knew it would be dangerous to be around her, since she read all those weird comics with the guys on the cover.
“I think we are far enough to talk now,” she said as she let go of Mazoku’s hand. “We are almost there.”
“Ok, but how do you suppose we clear a cave? I’m sure it’s a dungeon, and we have no healer. Wait, what’s your class anyways?” Asked Mazoku curiously.
“My panties? They are blue today.” She said winking at him, totally ignoring the question.
Mazoku couldn’t help but blush as his eyes unconsciously scanned her whole body, as if the blue panties were going to be revealed by some mysterious force.
“Hentai.” She said, blushing as she slowly lifted her robe teasing him.
‘Why me..... If it had been any girl but her, I wouldn’t have let this opportunity slip past me.’
Mazoku cleared his throat. “We should hurry. It will be night soon.”
“Ok, Lead the way then Mazoku.”
As they walked into the cave, they could hear whispers, shouts, something that seemed like explosions and a faint humming.
You are the first to discover Abbadon’s Lair.
You may choose double exp or normal exp with weakened monsters.
All party members will receive a 15% increased chance of Epic Class Drops.
‘Sweet! Epic Class, that’s only one under God Class drops! I hope I get something good.’
“Mazoku, hurry up! I want to see you fight something.” Said Luna as she smiled shyly at Mazoku.
‘Damn, I think she is going to be worse than Barkness.’
As soon as they stepped into the cave, it became silent. All they heard were droplets of water falling from the ceiling, and the sound of air flowing in and out of the cave. It gave off the impression of a breathing monster.
The further they walked into the cave, the more uneasy they felt. It was like something was purposely letting them in. Like they were being watched the whole time. It was almost like every step they took wasn’t because they decided to take it, but because they were permitted to take it.
Mazoku suddenly drew his katanas and told Hime to get behind him. In Front of them stood 5 masked men. They had pure white masks on. They seemed to be tough opponents.
‘This isn’t looking good.’
“AHHH!!!” screamed Hime.
A dart had been thrown right past Mazoku’s and into Himes shoulder. She was now on her knees crying in pain. Mazoku’s eyes immediately seemed to change. They became darker. He was emanating such a strong murderous aura, yet he hadn’t even activated it.
His face became emotionless. Everything other than his eyes seemed to be extremely calm.
“Murderous Aura.” He spoke in a cold tone as he gripped his katanas even tighter. He was so calm yet so furious.
‘Destroy.’
Mazoku held both katanas tightly as he charged towards the five men. He ran so fast it stunned one of them, which resulting in his heart getting to meet one of Mazoku’s katanas.
Yet the other’s did not falter. They immediately surrounded Mazoku, and began to attack in a coordinated fashion.
‘Right arm, right eye, left leg, torso, neck, back’ Mazoku accurately predicted where the attacks were headed, and easily deflected them. The last hit to his back he countered with one katana then threw the other like a throwing axe lodging it into the poor man’s skull.
Murderous Aura has Evolved to Murderous Aura II
Due to the way murderous aura was used it gains a new effect.
+ 10 strength while activated.
Mana consumption increased to 25 mana/sec.
Murderous Aura may now be activated through thought.
Mazoku smiled as he faced the other three opponents, but one was already dead. It had a small glowing dart lodged in it’s eye. Mazoku slowly turned around facing Hime. The seemingly defenseless girl was standing with glowing hands.
“Mazoku if you keep looking at me you are going to die.” She said signaling behind me as he felt a sharp pain on his back.
Health has been reduced by 150.
Turning around quickly he assumed a gendan stance with his sword pointed towards the feet of his opponent. He waited for the opponent to charge. He felt faintly stronger when he had one sword in hand.
When one finally approached he swiftly lifted the sword, and cut left, and right slicing up the man’s arm’s, and finished off with a decisive thrust through the heart. When he was going to attack the other another glowing object flew past him impacting the man’s heart causing him to die.
‘Wow Luna is actually kind of strong’
“Luna, seriously what is your class?” said Mazoku as he was looting the two bodies that corresponded to him.
“Mazoku... I already told you my panties are blue today, but since you insist i’ll tell you my bra is also blue.....hentai” she said as she blushed and looted the corpses.
‘She is definitely worse than Barkness,’ thought Mazoku as he checked his loot.
*New* Assassin's Mask
A mask worn by Abaddon’s Assassins.
A slightly worn assassin's mask. If you can get past the
bloodstains and smell of rotten flesh, then it is practically
as good as new!
This mask may only be removed by the owner, even after
death it may not be removed without the owners permission.
Increases the effects of skills related to intimidation.
+10 agility
‘Holy shit the mask is an Epic Class Item!’
“Hey Hime I got my mask. Did you get yours?
As Mazoku looked towards Hime, he realized she already had her mask on. Now he could only see her faintly glowing eyes. It was an intimidating beauty.
“Yes, I do. Now, let us continue.”
As they walked deeper into the dungeon they came across more assassins. Even the occasional mage would appear, but Mazoku quickly demolished them all. It had been at least an hour since they had entered the dungeon, and Mazoku’s stomach began to growl.
‘...........’
(stomach growls!)
‘..........’
‘Wow, I’m such a scrub. I didn’t even pick up the damn cooking skill.’
Without so much as a question Hime stood, and took out a knife and some meat. She began to cut the meat into strips and to sprinkle what Mazoku presumed to be spices. She then withdrew wood from her inventory, and a flint.
After lighting the fire slowly the cave began to fill with the smell of delicious meat.
‘Wow I guess even Luna has a heart. I didn’t even ask, and shes making food for me.”
“Want some Mazoku?” She politely asked. But as soon as Mazoku opened his mouth to answer the same sadistic smile she had when she asked him if he needed help with the treant appeared on her face
“No thank you, I’ll wait.”
“Well it’s your loss, and here i was even going to put some curry on it.”
‘OMG’
(stomach growls)
‘...........’
“What do I have to do for you to give me some?”
“Oh nothing. It’s something really simple.” She said smiling.
“So what is it then?”
“I just want you to eat lunch with me at school every day, starting tomorrow, and to give me half of the loot you pick up from this dungeon. That’s all.”
‘Thats all! Are you crazy!’ Was what Mazoku wished he could've yelled
Mazoku wasn’t worried so much about the loot. It was the fact that he would have to eat lunch with her everyday. He had to deal with her ingame, and now he would have to deal with her in real life also.
“Can’t I just do something else instead of that, please.”
“Oh, well if you want you could walk me to class everyday also” She said smiling vibrantly.
‘I’m going to end up starving, and even more screwed if I don’t agree.’
Sighing, Mazoku agreed to her request, and walked over to where Hime was eating.
Almost drooling at the sight of the food he grabbed a piece and tried it.
‘Finally some food, it’s been so long since I ate something. I’m surprised I haven't died of hunger yet.’ he thought
As he bit into the food his facial expression changed.
‘......................’
“Hime” He said in a calm tone.
“Yes Mazoku?”
“This tastes like shit.....”
‘.....................’
Health has been reduced by 300.
“Wow this is so delicious I’m sure you will make a wonderful wife someday, Hime. Thank you for allowing me to feast upon such a delicious meal.”
The ceiling still had dust falling from where Hime had thrown some sort of energy ball in order to cause the ceiling to fall onto Mazoku.
“Aww thanks Mazoku. I’m sure you will eventually make a wonderful husband someday too.”
“Bitch” Mazoku muttered under his breath.
“I’m sorry Mazoku did you say something?”
“No Hime, but lets hurry up we are wasting too much time.”
“Ok one second just let me finish this one.”
‘How can she eat that stuff’
As Mazoku observed her he noticed she never ate the meat she had cooked herself she was taking meat out of her bag, and eating it.
‘Wow.. well played luna, but I will definitely get you back someday.’
As they continued down deeper into the cave, Mazoku was like a wild beast, and his murderous aura seemed to be a lot stronger than usual. He showed no mercy. Anything that entered his field of vision was thoroughly destroyed.
‘So the rumors were true.’ thought Hime as she observed Mazoku’s battle.
As they continued to walk, they realized that they were no longer encountering enemies.
“Hime something’s not right, where did all the monsters go.”
“... You killed them all....” she said with an annoyed look.
“Ha...ha...ha, ohh ok... well we still haven’t found Tonf’s granddaughter, so we can’t head back yet.”
‘Wtf, she’s leaching and still looks pissed.’
“Look Mazoku, lets just find the boss and kill him, the girl is obviously going to be there.”
“Well yeah, I guess it is the last place we need to check.” He said as they walked towards the final part of the cave.
As they entered they felt an ominous presence. It was almost like Mazoku’s murderous aura, just a little stronger. It felt exactly like when they had originally entered the cave. There standing in the middle of the room was a seemingly normal man wielding two swords.
He stood ready for battle, as if awaiting the perfect opportunity to strike. His arms were covered in tribal tattoos and his chest full of scars from the countless battles he had fought. He had battle hardened eyes, a gaze that could kill.
“I have been waiting for you mortal. I can feel your presence. A presence so similar to mine. Come to me mortal, fight me with all you have.”
Mazoku and Hime couldn’t fight back their laughter as they stood in front of Abaddon.
-”I think he wants you Mazoku”-
-”Fuck you Hime! Get ready lets kill this bastard”-
-”Ok, but it’s my first time, please be gentle”-
‘...........’
-”Actually just run in first I’ll cover you Hime” -
‘.........’
Health has been reduced by 50
This time Mazoku anticipated the attack, and dodged the falling ceiling.
“Ok...Ok, I’ll go damn it, calm down.”
Hime simply smiled and sat down on a nearby stone.
‘Damn Fujoshi. Trying to kill me, then making me fight the boss alone.’
Mazoku approached the boss filled with rage. He already had his murderous aura activated and had drawn both his swords, yet Abaddon was still standing there, unmoving.
Seeing this, Mazoku felt he was being underestimated. He became furious, and charged forward slashing both katanas towards Abaddon's neck.
“STOP!” Yelled Hime
It was too late Mazoku’s swords were already en route to Abaddon's throat.
(Crash!)
A bright light impacted one of his swords, shattering it immediately, and knocking him to the side. Slowly Mazoku turned around and saw Hime covered in a bright white aura. It was such an intimidating yet beautiful sight.
“Why did you do that Hime?”
What happened next answered Mazoku’s question before even Hime could.
In front of him, what he had seen as a man was soon transformed into a weeping girl. She looked a little younger than Mazoku. She looked as if she had been beaten, and was trembling in fear.
BAM!
From the ceiling a giant descended causing a booming noise to reverberate all throughout the cave. He was at least 3 times as tall as Mazoku, and had thick muscles all over his body.
“Hahahahaha. It seems I underestimated you mortals. I figured you would slaughter the female without hesitation!” Yelled the true Abaddon
“You are very interesting creatures indeed. After I kill you, I will make sure to carefully kill your companions.”
Mazoku was frozen in place, but not in fear. He was furious. He remembered old man Tonf’s expression as he awaited his granddaughters arrival, and he now saw what had happened to her. The girl Tonf was awaiting was nowhere to be found. In her place was a traumatized girl, quivering in fear.
Slowly Mazoku stood up without saying a word, and removed his cape, wrapping it around Tonf’s granddaughter. He looked at Hime, and as if she understood his silence, she nodded and came to get the girl.
“Murderous Aura” He said in a deathly tone...
“You think I will let you do what you want, you piece of shit? I WILL FUCKING DESTROY YOU! I will make you rue the day you ever laid hands on this girl! Do you know how her grandfather is now. How sadly he stares at the forest day by day awaiting her arrival?!!”
“I bet you don’t even care, but that is ok. I will make you care. I will make you feel their pain. I will make you regret your actions. I will make you bow down and ask for forgiveness!.”
Mazoku didn't even bother running. He walked towards Abaddon who was struck in fear. Mazoku’s whole body was enveloped in a dark red aura. His eyes were burning with fury. His fury was so strong that it even enveloped his sword, causing it to glow black.
Mazoku assumed his Chudan stance and closed his eyes.
‘Old man Tonf... I am sorry, but you will not be able to take revenge. I hope you forgive me one day for what I am about to do.‘
Immediately he sprang forward charging at Abbadon. He was gripping his sword so tightly that his HP was slowly dropping. He gritted his teeth, and swung his sword with all of the force he could muster at Abaddon's right leg severing it from his body.
“AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!” Abbadon screamed in agony.
“Huff....huff you insolent human.”
“From the depths of hell, I call the fire unto me. Heed my command, and destroy that which opposes me!”
From Abbadon, a tornado of flame erupted.
‘Shit! If that hits me, I’m screwed.’
Suddenly, a white light shot into the tornado, and it dissipated. Hime was standing beside Mazoku, glowing beautifully, yet this time her aura was a darker one, as it was almost as dark as Mazoku’s. Yet every time she projected something from her hands, it came out as a beautiful bright orb.
Mazoku charged, taking advantage of the confusion to attack the now kneeling Abaddon. Mazoku severed his other leg, causing him to fall forward on his hands. To anyone unaware of the current situation, it would have looked like Abaddon was kneeling before Mazoku.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!” Mazoku yelled in rage as he gripped his katana tighter.
“Fire of hell, gather in this land, devour all that stands before you! INFERNO!” yelled Abbadon
But just as the previous spell had been nullified, Hime also nullified this one.
“My will is law, unbreakable and absolute authority, heed my command!” Yelled Hime as Abbadon suddenly froze.
Slowly Mazoku began to slash at Abaddon everywhere, as he screamed in pain. Mazoku made sure to watch Abaddon's HP so he could cut him as many times as possible and make him suffer.
“Come” He said as he motioned Tonf’s granddaughter to come towards them.
“Apologize as you kneel before her Abbadon, only then will I end your suffering.”
“Never!” He yelled in a weak voice.
-”Hime I know you can heal so heal him up a bit”-
“From within the earth I call upon your power, God of life. RESTORE!” she chanted as she healed a small portion of Abaddon’s life.
“AHHHHH!” screamed Abaddon in agony as Mazoku slashed him and ordered Hime to heal him again. Then repeated this cruel torture over and over until he finally broke.
“Forgive me, woman!” He yelled.
“Please just kill me, I want to die already! Do not make me suffer any longer!”
-”How many more heals could you manage with your current mana?”-
-”Maybe around 20 or so. Why?”-
-”Keep healing him and take theses mana potions”-
For 1 more hour, Mazoku repeated this until he eventually decided it was time to deal the killing blow. He asked Hime to make him kneel closer to the ground. Mazoku assumed the Jodan stance with his katana raised high over his head and closed his eyes focusing all of his strength into his sword.
The black aura that covered it soon became thinner, and appeared to be sharper. His aura became darker. It even sent chills down Hime’s spine.
Tssssss he exhaled as he brought his sword down onto Abaddon's neck.
You have slain Abaddon the Destroyer
Party Members Gain 2000 xp
You have unlocked a Hidden Class
Loot has been distributed randomly throughout the party.
You have unlocked the Hidden Class......
To be continued :)
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Special thanks to chronos, knaivves, figgy, vindrue, cat and anyone else who helped me with pr, and giving me opinons.
Also thanks to sunny for being amazing <3 hahaha
I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. It was slighlty more serious than the previous 2, but I felt that this is how I had to write it. Feel free to comment no "sugarcoating" allowed! XD
-Baddiez