Silas Gravestone stood at the center of a large medieval arena, having a fascinating conversation with Shawn Kindle.
Shawn is telling him about his recent encounter with a young dreamer, who stole the time dragon he and Zeus were after. Silas takes his words very seriously, believing everything he's being told, even if it may seem impossible.
Shawn Kindle: Please be careful with this information. If Zeus finds out I told you, I'm dead meat. (Shawn nervously requested)
Silas Gravestone: Don't worry, you won't get into any trouble. But I must know, how strong was this dreamer you encountered? (Silas asks, wanting to know as much as possible about this individual)
Shawn Kindle: He wasn't that strong to be honest, I barely even felt his attacks, and he couldn't match me in strength. If he didn't get away, I could have easily killed him. (Shawn explained, a hint of anger in his words)
Silas Gravestone: I see, thanks for sharing this information with me. I will definitely look into it. (Silas tells him)
Shawn Kindle: Aren't you going to tell your grandfather? (Shawn asks)
Silas Gravestone: My grandfather put me in charge of this group, so what I tell him is my decision to make. (Silas tells him, a stern look now on his face)
Shawn Kindle: I'm sorry for speaking out of line, I'll stop talking now. (Shawn tells him nervously, avoiding eye contact)
Silas Gravestone: Could you please stop doing that. (Silas tells him, not liking his attitude at all)
Shawn Kindle: Doing what? (Shawn asks, not understanding what he means by this)
Silas Gravestone: Stop acting so weak! It's really annoying! (Silas said in anger, speaking his mind)
Shawn Kindle: Oh... Okay. (Shawn replied timidly)
Silas Gravestone: There it is again! I know how strong you are, Shawn. Just because you see someone stronger, doesn't mean you should bow your head before them. Challenging the mighty is the only way to get stronger. Try to remember that. (Silas advises him)
Shawn Kindle: I know, but it's not so easy. (Shawn tells him, his head lowered)
Silas Gravestone: Nothing in this world is easy, that's just how life here works. Plus you're like ten years older than me, so at least try to act your age. (Silas tells him)
Shawn Kindle: (Chuckles) I'll try. (Shawn replied with a slight smile)
Silas Gravestone: Good. (Silas smiles back)
Just then Harry walks into the arena, and he does not come alone, accompanied by several individuals.
Harry: I'm back, Young Master. And I brought company. (Harry announces, stepping aside to reveal the people behind him)
Milady Benson: Hi, Hi, Hi! Did you miss me?! (Milady jests, playfully walking into the arena)
Susie Walters: Hmph. (Susie sounded, calmly walking into the arena)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: This better be important. (Zeus grunts in anger, his eyes quickly locking on Shawn, seizing his attention instantly)... Why are you here so early? (Zeus asks, anger crossing his face)
Silas Gravestone: I personally asked him to come early. Is that a problem? (Silas asks, his eyes narrowed)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: No problem at all. (Zeus replied with a menacing glare)
Seth Wild: Woah, what's with all this tension. Let's all just try to relax, okay? (Seth says as he approaches Zeus, placing an arm over his shoulder)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: How many times must I tell you not to touch me, you idiot?! (Zeus bellows, grabbing Seth by the collar and lifting him off the ground)
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Seth Wild: Don't touch the merchandise buddy! (Seth tells him, summoning a glowing red axe into his hand)... Things might get messy! (Seth warns him, pressing the weapon against Zeus's neck)
Silas Gravestone: Enough! (Silas yells, gaining their attention)... You're not here to fight each other! You're here to grow stronger. We're all here to grow stronger! (Silas tells them)
Susie Walters: How exactly do you intend to do that? We have all reached the limits of our strength, and we know it too. I have fought in countless battles, against many powerful enemies, and yet my strength remains the same. I know I have reached the end of my rope, so stop wasting my time. (Susie tells him before turning away, about to leave the arena)
Silas Gravestone: (Chuckles) Inspect. (Silas whispered)
[Inspect]
[Name: Susie Walters]
[Race: Human (Dreamer)]
[Title: Dream Knight]
[Level: 5]
[Skills: Dream Expert]
Silas Gravestone: Susie Walters! Dream Knight! (Silas tells her)
Susie stops upon hearing those words, knowing she has heard them somewhere else before.
"You're now a Dream Knight, Susie. Congratulations." (Susie remembers the voice of the man that gave her this title, a title no one else is supposed to know)
Susie Walters: What did you just call me? (Susie asks, turning back to face Silas)
Silas Gravestone: I called you a Dream Knight. Which is the second level of evolution for your kind. (Silas explains)
Susie Walters: What are you talking about? (Susie asks, getting angry about this)
Silas Gravestone: Dream Tamer, Dream Knight, Dream Lord, and Dream King! These are the four levels of evolution for Dreamers, each considerably stronger than the last. (Silas explains to her)
Susie Walters: How do you know all this? (Susie asks, seriously wanting to know the answer to this question)
Silas Gravestone: Knowledge is power, Susie. And I have all the power in the world, right here. (Silas tells her, tapping on his temple with a finger)
Seth Wild: Hey do me next, Silas! I want to know where I'm at in my evolution! (Seth tells him excitedly, eager to know this information)
Milady Benson: No, do me next! Ladies first remember! (Milady yells, tussling with Seth for attention)
Silas Gravestone: (Sighs) Inspect. (Silas quietly says again)
[Inspect]
[Name: Milady Benson]
[Race: Human (Dream Demon)]
[Title: Nightmare User]
[Level: 4]
[Skills: Nightmare Influencer]
[Name: Seth Wild]
[Race: Human (Dream Demon)]
[Title: Nightmare User]
[Level: 7]
[Skills: Nightmare Rush]
Silas Gravestone: Milady, Seth. You two are both Nightmare Users. Which is the first level in our evolution. (Silas tells them)
Milady Benson: Alright, that sounds cool! (Milady said happily)
Seth Wild: Hey wait a minute, are Nightmare Users stronger than Dream Knights? (Seth asks)
Silas Gravestone: Dream Demons are naturally stronger than Dreamers, so even though Dream Knights are on a higher level, Nightmare Users can still be stronger. But I won't advise you fighting any Dream Knights, you might just lose that fight. (Silas tells them, smirking at Susie)
Milady Benson: Aww, that's a shame. But I'm definitely looking forward to my evolution. (Milady smiles)
Seth Wild: We're here to get stronger right? So let's get this started, I'm already pumped up! (Seth said excitedly)
Silas Gravestone: What about you, Shawn? Don't you wanna know what level you're at? (Silas asks him)
Shawn Kindle: I prefer not to know, it's kinda embarrassing for me. (Shawn said nervously)
Silas Gravestone: Suit yourself. (Silas tells him)... Inspect. (Silas said under his breath)
[Inspect]
[Name: Shawn Kindle]
[Race: Human (Corrupted Dreamer)]
[Title: Corrupted Dream Tamer]
[Level: 6]
[Skills: Dream Stealer]
Silas Gravestone: So he's the Corrupted Dreamer. Turns out the weakling of the group has potential to be the most dangerous of them all... How interesting. (Silas notes)
Seth Wild: Come on, what's with all the secrecy. Tell us what level he's at, Silas. We all deserve to know. (Seth pushes for Silas to reveal this information)
Silas Gravestone: Leave it alone, Seth. Stop bothering me. (Silas warns him)
Seth Wild: Alright, you got it. (Seth tells him, leaving the matter alone instantly )
Zeus Eduardo Everest: So what about me, huh? Are you going to whisper some magic words, and tell me what I am. (Zeus asks Silas, walking closer to him and towering over the young man)
Silas Gravestone: You're a Destroyer. Plain and simple. (Silas tells him, not intimidated by the big man at all)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: (Scoffs) Tell me something I don't already know. (Zeus tells him before backing off, going back to where he was standing before)... I can't be sleeping all day. So are we starting this training or not?! (Zeus demanded to know)
Silas Gravestone: We'll be leaving soon. I'm expecting someone to be here first. (Silas tells them)
The reveal that someone new will be joining them piques everyone's interest, and they curiously wait for this person to arrive.
Back at the conscious world, a pretty girl is quietly walking home from school, minding her own business. When all of a sudden someone stands in her way, blocking her path.
She wore all black clothing, also painting her lips and nails black, going for a gothic aesthetic. But one thing makes her stand out, her beautiful silver white hair.
The person blocking her path is a no good creep, who's nothing but a nuisance. He probably bothers a lot of people, she's just the one he chose today.
"Hey there little lady, how's your day going?" (The man asks her, his calm and collected demeanor betrayed by his lustful gaze)
"I'm sixteen so you have no business talking to me. If you have nothing better to say to me, then please get out of my way." (The girl tells him, not afraid to ask him to walk away)
"I'm not here to bother you, I just wanna be your friend. That doesn't sound so bad, now does it? (The man tells her with a big smile on his face, refusing to back down)... Now I've been watching you for a while now, and not in a creepy way or nothing. But you always look so sad, and being the gentleman that I am. I'm willing to lend an ear, or even a shoulder, to help you." (The perverted older man tells her gently, stretching a hand to touch the young girl's shoulder)
But once the man makes that decision to try and touch her, to try and cross that boundary. His outstretched hand suddenly begins to shake, and soon his whole body begins to tremble with intense fear.
"This just goes to show, you shouldn't play nice with creeps. The only way to get respect nowadays, is to earn it." (The girl tells him ominously, her eyes now glowing red)
The man is already in a state of intense fear, and her glowing eyes only makes it worse. But his troubles are far from over.
Rats suddenly begin to show up in great numbers, crawling out from every nook and cranny, every building, every vehicle, and every other opening all around them. The number of rats quickly become too many to count, and this only confuses and terrifies the man even further.
"I should have done this from the start."(The girl tells him with an eerie smile, her eyes still glowing red)
"Aaaaaaaaaah! Get off me! Get these things off me!!!" (The man yells in terror, fighting off the rats as they scurry up his body, biting and nibbling on his soft flesh)
The man tries to make a run for it, desperate to get away from the unending swarm of disgusting vermin. But he doesn't get far before he's hit by a speeding vehicle, smashing against the concrete road with a sickening crunch.
"Aaaaaaaaaah! My leg, you broke my leg! Aaaaaaaaaargh! (The man screams in pure agony, clutching at his badly broken leg)
People begin to gather around the injured man, some calling for help on their phones, while others watch in horror. The goth girl merely watches with indifference, not caring about this man at all.
"Serves you right. Disgusting Pervert." (The girl said before calmly leaving the scene, her eyes already back to normal)
[Name: Emily Gravestone]
[Race: Human (Dream Demon)]
[Title: Nightmare User]
[Level: 8]
[Skills: Queen Of Nightmares]
Next: I Inherited A Dream System, Season Two Finale. (The Infinite Graveyard)