Chapter 20
Part 1
Four centuries ago the world welcomed the birth of emperors.
These emperors can be counted in two hands but were less than ten.
Before them, many called themselves emperors but had not had what these new emperors had, the power of gems.
To be recognized as one you must wield these gems.
And thus with their birth came the board game.
This game was only amongst the emperors and since they were the only players the human world danced in their hands.
Not much is known about their identities but it is inevitable that if two emperors meet only one walks out alive.
They reigned supreme in the shadows for centuries until 25 years ago.
When the Flame Empress and a master swordsman appeared causing chaos everywhere they went and the board game was turned upside down starting a new dawn.
And because of that an emperor fell and a new one rose known as the Ruler of No Lands the Sword Emperor.
This new emperor challenged anyone who sought the title of emperor to come and face him in a dual.
On the other hand, was the Flame Empress, a monster from the forbidden land who slaughtered 200,000 trained soldiers in her first appearance.
Of these soldiers were 100,000 knights of the Dark Iron Legion, all of whom were 3-star warriors, the perfect known army.
This monster's name to this day sends fear in all who witnessed or heard her might.
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Part 2
Secluded from the world is the island of women.
A place of asylum, one in which they are not persecuted for who they are.
Their only rule to the outside world is don't come near us.
Many have acted ignorant and arrogant but it shows that their skull warns those who might think the same.
This island stands high above water and land, unlike other places.
A hundred meters above the water seas held by the hands of a giant stone warrior.
Standing on the edge of the island was a glamorous lion with a dark flaming cloud for a mane as a black crown made of fire rested on his forehead.
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His glare was cold as it reflected the water below.
The majestic king stared down at the current waves having many thoughts run through his mind.
Something calls me…
I have yet to understand it but it is something that I must do otherwise I regret it.
I'm the king of my kind.
And those creatures lack the potential to carry my blood.
I must seek strong mates.
Does it call for me because of that or must I see the world for myself?
The queen of this island although I don't want to admit it she is more potent than me and there are other presences that threaten me.
I must take the call and come back a true king owning this place for that I will repay you, Ariel…
Ahh… The good-natured but immature… she is someone who is cheerful but hides a darker side of her.
For saving this king I will save your home by becoming an undefeatable king.
Today I will leave and you might not know and they won't say but worry not I will be back…
The king jumped into the sea, and his fall that of like snow taking its time to hit the waters.
No hesitation only the will to change.
Ting
Like a drop of rain, the 28-meters lion came into contact with the water freezing the area he landed.
"Land be for a king the way is for me." With his majestic posture, a path of ice was formed as he spoke.
The path straight and thus his quest for answers began.
Not moving fast each step he took farther made the path longer and shorter after him.
His body was large but where he walked it was nothing like a little ant compared to it because even the biggest creature cannot compare to the force of nature taking farm water i.e. the ocean.
Yes, even a king does not compare to the vast ocean of water that sits on the planet.
As he continued to walk into the distance from the island deep below in the sea floor a massive creature stared at him not blinking even once since the lion jumped down from the island.
Yes, this creature has been watching the king the whole time.
This is one of the sea kings that rule these areas, the prince of the green sea and guardian of the island of women.
This creature has since the king's evolution taken notice of him observing him the whole while because as a newborn king himself, the aura of another one is not to be left unchecked.
Though it could end the king's life he decided to just observe and wait.
As the king faded the current waves remained silent staying still just like calm waters.
***
Somewhere else in the world, a man wearing worn-out armor and a cloak walked out of a red sandstorm as his friend Pale pulled the chains of a heavy coffin glowing Emerald…
Ahead of him where he was going more red sandstorms raged but he was unfaced and determined to reach his destination.
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Part 3
Uncharted territory.
The majestic king left the green sea entering greener waters.
Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh
Out of nowhere, fish started to appear and jump around not afraid of the king's presence.
At first, the king's expression slightly peeked in interest but then the fact of such small creatures jumping around him with no fear at all made him roar impulsively.
"You dare!!!"
"Insignificant things you should cower in my presence who do you think you are?"
In his roar half kilometers around him was frozen solid ice even below the waters.
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As I look around me the magnificence of my powers astounded me but regardless of that these dame things dared to.
Just how many times must I be disrespected like that?
Do they not feel my presence or maybe I should fluently increase it to the point of them dying just by sensing me from afar that way I won't have to deal with this.
The ice vibrated returning the king from his thoughts into reality.
"What's that?"
Crack Crack Crack
The ice cracked as something huge was making its way out of it.
Boom
Long pointy nose like a saw, sharp horns like saws as a fin on its back, and a tail of razor saws, a creature of the forest oceanic burst its way out.
Name: Hunter Saw
Species: Sword Fish Saw
Overall Size: 50 meters
Diet: Will hunt anything they can
Boom Boom Boom
Several more Hunter Saws burst out from the ice destroying it completely.
The king jumped back to land on the water's surface and below his paws were ice petals.
"More pests… then come this king shell make you kneel."
End of Chapter 20