[-10HP]

[7/100HP]

Toby Robinson: Help me... please. (Toby struggled to say, still suffering and bleeding from his multiple injuries)

Prince Charming: What can we do, how do we help you? (Charming asks as he tries to stop the bleeding, desperation setting in)

Clockwork: I have done more than enough for you all. So now we're even. (The dragon tells them before turning around to leave)

Browny: Wait, you can't just leave! You have to help him! (Browny yells, trying to get Clockwork to help them)

Clockwork: I don't have to do anything, your words mean nothing to me anymore! (The dragon snarls, smoke escaping from its nostrils)... If I ever set my eyes on any of you again, I will reduce you to ash! (The dragon warns them before flying into the skies of the grassland, exiting the domain with a deafening roar)

[Clockwork Has Left The Grassland]

Toby Robinson: Help me... System, please help me. (Toby begs the system, desperately wanting to live)

[Would You Like To Begin The Removal Process]

[Y/N]

[Warning: The Process Will Be Very Painful, And Will Require A Lot Of Dream Points]

There's nothing to think about, this is a chance for the young dreamer to live, and he's going to take it, no matter the cost.

Toby Robinson: Do it, do it now! (Toby tells his system, bracing himself for whatever comes next)

[Removal Of Corruption Energy In Progress]

[-50 Dream Points]

[Dream Bank: 58 Dream Points]

The pain is instantaneous and brutal, comparable to having one's flesh ripped from their bodies, piece by bloody piece.

Toby Robinson: Aaaaaaaaaargh!!! (Toby screams in pure agony, red particles of corruption energy beginning to leave his body, becoming more painful with each passing second)

[Dream Points Insufficient]

[-50 Dream Points]

[Dream Bank: 8 Dream Points]

The pain is now too much for him to bare, he screams and violently thrashes about, desperately trying to make it stop.

Toby Robinson: It hurts, system make it stop! I can't take it anymore! (The young dreamer continues to scream, his body becoming uncontrollable on the ground)

Prince Charming: Hold him steady! (Charming yells as he held onto his body, with Noble and Browny trying to do the same)... You can do it, My Lord! Force out this poison that afflicts you! (Charming tells him, wanting him to stay in this fight)

[You Have Reached Your Limit]

[Exiting Dream State]

[Exit Failed]

[Removal Process Will Soon Be Complete, But You Lack The Strength Needed To Survive... Find The Strength Toby]

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If the system believes there's a way, then there must be a way to fight this, to survive this corruption.

It doesn't take long for the young dreamer to figure it out, the answer is right before his eyes.

Toby Robinson: Tamed Empowerment... Activate Terror Charge! (Toby finds the strength to speak these words, trying to activate the terror charge skill)

[Terror Charge Has Already Been Used, It Is Unavailable At This Time]

This message hits Toby like a brick to the face, the terror charge skill could have stopped this pain, or at least lessened it to some degree. Now he's worried about his chances of survival, and is terrified to consider his fate if he dies here.

Prince Charming: Stay strong, My Lord! Don't let this sickness beat you! (Charming tells the young dreamer, encouraging him to keep fighting)

Charming's words of encouragement offer more than just comfort, they give the young dreamer an idea, and he quickly decides to act on it.

Toby Robinson: Tamed Empowerment... Activate... Royal Strength! (Toby yells determinately, trying to activate one of Charming's skills)

A blue light begins to surround the young dreamer's body, and it's not just for show. He can feel the power coursing through his muscles, amplifying his strength and making him feel little to no pain.

With a scream of defiance Toby forces out the traces of corruption left in his body, freeing himself from its nasty effects.

[Removal Process Complete]

[You Can Now Heal]

Toby Robinson: Heal. (Toby said in exhaustion, initiating the healing process)

[-8 Dream Points]

[Dream Bank: 0 Dream Points]

[+8HP]

[15/100HP]

The small amount of dream points could only do so much, but he's no longer in serious pain or bleeding from his injuries.

Toby Robinson: I did it. (Toby said weakly, a slight smile now on his face)

Prince Charming: I knew you could do it, My Lord! I never doubted you for a second! (Charming tells him happily)

[You Have Reached Your Limit]

[Exiting Dream State]

Toby Robinson: Oh, thank goodness. I'm going home. (Toby mutters as his body begins to float into the air, starting to exit the dream world)... Take care of them, Browny. (Toby tells the dream bear, still floating upward)

Browny: You've got it. (Browny growls, sitting down to watch him leave this world)

Prince Charming: I've got you! (Charming yells as he leaps into the air, grabbing Toby by the hand)... Don't worry, My Lord! (Charming tells him determinately, blue energy coursing through his veins)

[Prince Charming Has Activated His Royal Strength]

Prince Charming: I won't let you be taken away! (Charming yells as he brings and holds Toby down with his strength and bodyweight, trying desperately to stop him from ascending)

Browny: What are you doing?! This is supposed to happen, leave him alone! (Browny yells at Charming)

Prince Charming: I don't understand. (Charming admits, confusion written all over his face as he continues to hold on)

Toby Robinson: It's okay, Charming. I'm just going back home. I'll be back. (Toby calmly explains to him)

Prince Charming: Well then, guess I'll see you soon, My Lord. (Charming tells him, letting go of his hand)

Toby floats into the sunny skies of the grassland, vanishing from view soon afterwards. Noble looks up in confusion, and then asks Browny a question.

Noble: Does he live in the sky? (Noble asks the dream bear)

Browny: I try not to think about it. (Browny tells the horse)

Somewhere deep underground, at a massive subterranean chamber. The ground trembles from the impact of a loud explosion of force, the resulting shockwave making the walls crack.

Zeus Eduardo Everest punched the red armoured man again, sending his body smashing into the ground, creating a small crater. The armour protected him from the devastating punch, but it was now heavily damaged.

Zeus Eduardo Everest: I asked you to do one thing... one thing! And yet you mess up over and over again. I honestly can't take it anymore. (Zeus tells him in anger, watching the man struggle to get back up)

"It wasn't my fault, I..." (The man tries to explain, but Zeus is having none of it)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: Will you shut up! I don't care about your dumb excuses, all that matters to me at this moment, is teaching you a lesson. So get up, remove that stupid armour, and let me see your stupid face! (Zeus demanded, taking off his suit jacket and rolling up his sleeves)

The red armoured man struggles to stand before Zeus, his size, strength and power making it very hard to stand in his presence. The red armour fades away, revealing the face of a handsome young man, Shawn Kindle.

Without mercy or hesitation Zeus punches Shawn across the face, the force of the punch smashing his body into the ground, burying him in the dirt.

Zeus Eduardo Everest: You brought this on yourself, you idiot! I told you what would happen if you failed me. And you're about to find out, that I meant every word! (Zeus tells him menacingly, his eyes now glowing red)

Shawn Kindle: It was a Dreamer! (Shawn yells in fear, not wanting to be struck again)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: What? (Zeus asks, halting his approach)

Shawn Kindle: A dreamer showed up, a kid, about sixteen. He stole the dragon just as I was about to get it, and escaped before I could stop him. (Shawn nervously explains to him, still shielding his busted face with his arms)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: Are you sure about what you're telling me? (Zeus asks, a serious tone in his voice)

Shawn Kindle: Absolutely, there is no doubt about it... There's another dreamer in the dream world. (Shawn assures him)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: But, that's impossible. Unless, no, Susie's not dumb enough to do something like this, she knows better. But then who is this kid, and who made him a Dreamer... (Chuckles) Interesting, very interesting. (Zeus said with a smile)

Shawn Kindle: What do we do now? (Shawn asks nervously)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: I'm not doing anything, you on the other hand. Have a very important task to do for me. (Zeus tells him as he grabs his suit jacket off the ground, putting it on and then casually adjusting it)

Shawn Kindle: What is it? (Shawn asks, rightfully worried about this new task)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: I want you to find that Dreamer. I don't care how you do it, just find him very soon. (Zeus tells him)

Shawn hesitates, knowing how hard it is to track someone down in the dream world. But what choice does he have, he has to agree to this, and just hope for the best.

Shawn Kindle: I'll try my best to find him, and then bring him to you. (Shawn tells him, faking his confidence)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: There's no need for that. Once you find him, just let me know, I want to be the one to welcome this new Dreamer. (Zeus smiles at the thought, already planning what he will do once they finally meet)

Shawn Kindle: Understood. (Shawn tells him, turning around to leave)

Zeus Eduardo Everest: Shawn, one more thing... Let this remain a secret between us, if I find out you told someone else about his existence. Well, you should be smart enough to figure out what I will do to you, right? (Zeus asks with a menacing stare, his eyes briefly burning red)

Shawn Kindle: Understood... Destroyer. (Shawn responded, a hint of anger in his tone of voice)

Next: Meet Seth Wild.