“Walking at night here is magical, it's like fairies from the stories appeared!”
“Yes! I’m surprised that this place is full of colors at night.”
These men enjoy the beautiful sight of the forest at night. It’s true that this place is like a fairytale from a children’s book. The plants give off an aroma which gives a pleasant feeling, the insects look like stars in the sky, thanks to the darkness of the forest. As we walk towards GG’s sibling home, we see that the animals here are just chilling. Looking in the sky, the gentle breeze of wind passing us. Truly a magnificent place.
“Oh! You arrive! How’s your journey? Hey Fortis, greet Ayaka, she just came back.”
“Eeeeek!”
“It’s good to see you guys! Looks like Fortis also achieved a good result this time.”
“Yeah, just basically doing nothing. His growth is quite good. Also I’m surprised that you even get that guy.”
“Oh you mean the corruption guy? He just became my subordinate after I defeated it.”
“Eyyyy! Good to see the youngest here! How’s your other siblings doing?”
“They are doing good so far, also they aren't doing another crime of humanity this time.”
“What do you mean, crime of humanity?”
“Well, GG is the only sane one and the rest either have evil desires, are selfish, mentally ill, or something.”
“Yeah, my siblings are great but they also have that. I guess they’re tired of being one and start to become normal again. Anyway I should cook you guys a yummy meal.”
“Thanks GG! Also can you help me to get them energy? This book said it’s possible to do that.”
“Oh! That book! You get a really nice reward! Sure I can help you with that. Honestly that book is the missing literature of the magic tower. Anyone who has possession of this bound to be targeted by the assassins. It was during my Master's time when the book was published and revealed to the public. I don’t know why that school announced this type of book. During that time the other countries are ready to wage a war to get that book. But we destroy the school and burn everything. The 13th successor of the School of Pen commissioned my Master to destroy everything to prevent the war and fulfill the first founder's last wish. Also we got permission to copy all of the book before burning down. You can see their works at my sister's place.”
“Why I’m still shocked about the history of the items I get.”
“Don’t worry, even me, the corruption of living beings still gets that feeling. Living beings are weird same with myself, no exemption”
“But the question here is why did they make this and announce it to the world? What is their agenda?”
“That’s what I want to know also.”
We wait for GG to finish his cooking and the meat he serves to us is disease meat from the animal Wayno, an animal where the meat is highly toxic and rubbery when it is killed alive but surprisingly tender and can be eaten if died from a disease. He said that you can’t get disease because the bacteria present on the meat prevent the other harmful bacteria from invading. He also said the bacteria on that meat preserve and ferment. Even if you leave the meat in your drawer for millennia it will not rot and stay fresh.
We enjoyed the meat and it was so tender and he didn’t add anything, and it only took 30 mins of cooking the meat and the result was excellent. After that he teaches me the basics of the book which is easy to do. Then after I perfect the techniques he teaches. We go to the complicated ones and transition to the hacks and tricks of the book. Many days passed and I completely gave the energy to the pirate men. Their energy is a mix of ki and mana, not surprisingly because having two energies is an advantage. But not all are compatible with other energy, some of them are great with ki and poor in mana and vice versa. Only a few can wield both with no problem.
Then after I gave them energy, we stayed one more day before going out of the island. We explored the remaining place of the island.
“Thank you again GG for letting us stay here.”
“That just small things Ayaka! Anytime you are welcome to our place! I hope you finish your task early.”
“Yeah! Me too! I hope I can finish this asap.”
“Have a safe trip!”
“You also! Stay safe.”
After we say our goodbyes we embark to the deepest place of the ocean where animals can swallow a big city. While going down the compression of the water gets higher and I see that many gigantic animals are here. All of them just glancing at us and not attacking because the obvious answer is I threaten them with my aura. We arrived at the floor of the ocean and we saw many buildings here and all of them are in good condition. Then we also see the Marmen’s here and it’s true that they only swim here. They don’t even glance at us, we proceed to tour here and it's kind of neat and awesome. The place also has coral reefs here, like it's a way to cultivate plants here. After a while Fortis tugging me and pointing something in one direction. I guess he also sensed the faint energy here which is honestly great and awesome! That he can feel this now.
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We went to the direction he sensed and we saw a large object which resembled a plant here. This place is a normal one no doubt about it, the only strange thing here is the portal here which is not visible unless you use your senses. We decide to take the portal and the energy coming from the portal is the same as the island I see before we descend here.
“So, it really takes us here huh?”
“Ayaka, look a person!”
“A small child eh?”
“EEEEEEK!!!”
“What’s the problem, Fortis? You sense danger coming from her?”
“No you silly! This girl is the one who manages the place here! The Guardian of this place!”
I know that this girl is a guardian of this place because the amount of energy she excludes is non-existent. Only those who have mastered their energy can do that. Then she spoke.
“Hello Intruder, Hello the next leader of Kapi-kapi, and also hello to you corruption my friend, it's been a long time since I saw you. Did the deal already end?”
“Yeah, hello to you also Rut! My bargain is already fulfilled and complete, now I can explore the world now. How’s life now?”
“Just normal like always, maintaining the status quo. By the way, who is this person?”
“I think it is good if this person will answer.”
“Hello! I am Ayaka, the disciple of Master Tom, Herbert, and Bing.”
“Oh! Those 3 people! So, they really found one huh? What is your purpose here?”
“They want me to investigate and learn here like a scholar or something.”
“Ah! I see, so it’s begun huh..”
“Hm? Begun on what?”
“Nothing, make yourselves comfortable here on the island.”
“By the way, I have a letter for you. Here, take it.”
“From who?”
As the Guardian reads the letter a big grin on her face is forming and as if it will reach her both ears.
“Okay! Follow me you guys!”
As we followed her at the top of the mountain here. We see a small pearl at the center of the altar here.
“According to the letter that man sent to me. You just need to destroy this pearl and your job here is done!”
“Hm? So I will not fight you?”
“Of course not you silly girl, you want me to meet the abyss? You know that I have no chance of beating you!”
“So, why should I destroy this pearl? I know that this thing holds tremendous power but why?”
“This thing will make the Merman become self aware. Thus creating a new life cycle. As to why I didn’t do that even though I am their Creator because of the deal I have with that Man.”
“So, another deal?”
“Yes! Just like how corruption do. Here in this world or place, promises and deals are more important. This also liberates me from my duty from now on.”
“I see, In that case I should destroy this now. So that our business ends, whether it’s good or bad. I can just deal with it later if something bad happens.”
“That’s the mindset!”
I just point at the soft part of the pearl which makes a crack and a big light from within emerges and shoots at the sky like fireworks in the night sky.
“So, is that it?”
“Yes! Thank you Ayaka! Now I can relieve my duty here! Also I know that fighting is not mandatory and you can beat me but can I fight you in your current state? My curiosity led me to this conversation hehe.”
“Sure why not? I also love to fight you as one of the guardians.”
I created a dome which can withstand my attacks and her. Just like how to do a simulation at my home. Then we proceeded to greet each other and after that our fight began.
[Corruption POV]
“Hmmm.. even at the highest defense and offense of Rut, she can’t touch Ayaka unless that monster girl just letting her opponent touch her like how she fights in the last part of trial.”
I am still amazed how Ayaka fights, she doesn’t give her opponent a break. Some of her attacks and decisions are questionable. But all of them are connecting, it’s like as long as it's effective it still counts. You can even feel without special power how strong the spell is. Even with the dispell of spells and absence of mana in the place, she is still performing magic!
When looking at her Martial arts, she demonstrates good movements as if you are looking at a Grand Master level or even higher on that. I don’t know how many battles she experienced but I believe she always gets beat up in her training. She is always switching from one weapon aura to another weapon aura. She also does without a weapon aura! She knows how to counter a big energy and redirect to its surroundings. Whenever she landed a punch or kick a cracking sound can be heard coming from Rut… poor girl..
This current Ayaka is so strong but I’m scared to see her true powers.. As if it will end before anything can react..
“Whew.. I’m glad I didn’t fight this girl! Right Fortis?”
“Eek!”
Ayaka Then blows the final move on Rut by using her elbow and it knocks Rut out of cold. Then Ayaka proceeds to heal her and gives her energy little by little. Seeing how she gives Rut energy, Ayaka is still green when it comes to the medical field.
[Corruption POV End]
“Wooo.. Now I just need to wait for her to wake up..”
“It’s really nasty when you do that attack, Ayaka.”
“Eek!”
“I know.. But still it’s awesome right?”
“I agree on that.”
Chapter 22 End