Part 1

As downpours fell the waves rose higher and higher shaking the ships as if to swallow them.

Lighting started flashing blazingly in the pitch-dark sky.

The creatures living in the sea dived deep into the depths not to resurface again until everything becomes calm.

A bolt of lightning struck the sea separating the ships that were about to meet.

It became a struggle as the waves got fiercer one of the ships was struck as lighting came down pouring like rain.

"Sir Anderson the mercenaries are gone their ship has sunken and there seem to be

no survivors."

"Leave it we have no time for that focus on the lighting, helmsman, steer the ship well, and make sure what happened to them does not happen to us."

"Lady Cassandra, go inside the cabin it is dangerous here." Saying that he walked to the ship's mast to make sure the most important part is handled by him.

"It seems fate is on our side, well it looks like we won't be seeing whoever is on that ship."

"Men get busy, so we won't die like those mercenary fools we are sailors who sailed the seas our entire life."

***

"I wonder if those merchants are lucky or unlucky." Said a woman whose attire can be described as a villainous pirate because it depicted women smashing skulls.

Wearing an eyepatch on her left eye and a harpoon on her back she sheathed her saber.

Turning around she said to one of her crews " Artimas should we chase after them or continue on our journey."

Hmm "I remember Diane suggesting we should loot their treasure and kill them why not go with that instead of asking what I think captain Behati."

The woman named Behati snorted.

"This is why I asked for Ariel to come with me instead of you guys who only think about killing and looting."

"Have you forgotten what our mission is this time, it was said that those old geezers from High Academia are going on an expedition to the Dark Continent, so our mission has something to do with that."

"Huh no way didn't they fail so badly 20 years ago, I thought they learned something from that slaughter in the foggy ocean which annihilated 200,000 lives."

"No they haven't but that does not concern us, our mission is to negotiate with them because we have something they want."

"Anyway, we will talk about this when we get there do you guys still want to go after them."

"Nah dead by our hands or sink to the bottom of the sea there is no difference though we'll lose on some treasures now I'm interested in going there quickly, so let us not waste our time on some little fries."

"I expected nothing less from you losing interest in everything quickly are you also not interested Diane, I know you can shoot them down from here since the ship is on your shooting range. Of course, that is if you want to."

"But I suggest you don't do that." The captain said in a taunting manner.

"Why talk like that are you saying that I won't shoot it because of that little girl who is on board the ship?" She smiled getting up to demonstrate something.

Giggle

"Hihihihi captain did you forget last time when you did something like this and she used your harpoon as an arrow." Adding fuel to the fire Artimas laughed mischievously.

Making the two glare at each other more intensely ready to start a fight.

But before anything could happen something unexpected happened making them look at the big cabin door.

It seemed the person on the other side was struggling to open the door.

Bang the cabin door was kicked and a dwarf lady walked out screaming. "Artimas"

Grinding her teeth she said. "Have I not made myself clear to command those serpents so we don't get swapped by the waves and look at you inciting a fight between these two, go do your job you brat."

"And what's wrong with you aren't you supposed to be a captain of this ship what are you doing asking for the opinion of idiots and Pickering with them."

The queen put her in charge because she isn't like those two idiots but isn't she acting the same what the hell? Thought Lyla.

"Sister Lyla.". Both ladies stuttered sweating nervously

In a hefty tone, Lyla spoke to the captain and man crusher. "Forget about those merchants it does not matter whether they're lucky or unlucky since the merchants union pays us regularly we won't rob them they could sail free in our territory." "Now let us discuss our mission ladies."

While the two were talking to the tiny figure Artimas headed to the ship's figureheads which were located on the bow of the vessel.

Two long dragon heads with fangs on, and on these fangs were chains attached to the necks of serpents with a collar, these serpents are tamed monsters the Amazons use them to pull their ships.

Although it was downpouring and lighting was striking the sea this Amazon ship was made to traverse the seas even when there are tsunamis because the ship is made from rainbow wood lighting can't affect it and it absorbs water to become more sturdy.

She stood in between the two heads and pulled up a flute with a little mermaid figure holding each side of the flute.

She started playing a tune for commanding the sea serpents.

Lighting struck illuminating the dark sky and two massive creatures could be seen surfacing on the sea and pulling a huge vessel.

On this stormy day, four Amazon warriors were sent on a special mission while doing their Primroses Day in the land of scholars.

These warriors are known as Diane the man crusher, Artimas the dancer, Behati the pirate queen, and Lyla the tamer.

They are the four guardian sisters of the Amazon Islas known as the defenders of women.

The green sea is their domain but when they go out into other oceans they make uproars.

While they are at odds with the empire because they do not recognize this rule, they are privileged to kill and rob anyone who enters the green sea if they don't pay them fees.

***

Part 2

The broken ship parked at the harbor two days after the heavy storm in Bulka's tribe's territory caught the attention of everyone.

The barbarians at the harbor stared at a depressed man pulling an ice coffined lion.

Barbarian denizens of the Balruf continent have an average height of 10 meters and above with a bulky build, and their skin color is either dark-skinned or light-skinned.

Many confuse them as another race but they are humans, but they are the original humans as when in the early days some humans moved to other continents becoming different then what their ancestors looked like.

They became way shorter and have smaller built now to distinguish themselves apart from the originals they named them barbarians because of their savageness.

And since they live in a harsh environment, they put strength before all else.

They used to be war mongrels only living for war until the queen of wolves united all the tribes with her wisdom creating a new rule, the chieftains of all tribes would fight to determine who is the strongest.

In the arena platform, all those seeking war would compete, and the strongest would be crowned king or queen of the chieftains.

Because they grew in strength and number since that rule was established, the outside world became fearful of them.

But while barbarians used to kill outsiders, they now trade with them, except for the nomads who don't interact with outsiders.

"Is everything alright with you Sir Anderson? You seem down." Cassandra asked worriedly since she couldn't let him be as he is since he was supposed to be her guide.

"Am I alright you ask, they took all my money those damn Amazons and I lost my escorts what am I supposed to do now." His expression became more depressed as he thought her question was stupid.

"Cheer up Sir Anderson we avoided the storm and that ship, so there shouldn't be any more troubles coming our way." She continued cheering him up

"Yes, you are right, while I'm gonna sell this carcass to the slaughterhouse you guys should meet our client I heard his son is marrying the chieftain's daughter." "Ohh right I almost forgot father give me presents to give as a gift to the bride, thanks for reminding me that Sir Anderson."

Saying goodbye to them he walked off to continue to drag the iced coffin.

Unbeknown to him the ice started melting forming a trail of water.

After thirty minutes of walking, he felt the stare he was getting from the barbarians and how light the heavy ice felt.

Suddenly he was struck in embarrassment turning around he saw the head of an unfrozen lioness with a lifeless pale face.

As he dragged the animal across the port to get to the slaughterhouse, he was unsure how to feel, so he ignored it.

The slaughterhouse in the Bulka tribe is the one place where people around the world gather to trade.

Since the barbarians are known for not having currency they only trade with natural resources.

People wonder how are these barbarians functioning without the use of currency, well it is simple for them because unlike the rest of the world in their society, everyone works for the benefit of a whole tribe.

Every tribe has warriors, some tribes are good at farming, some are good at fishing, and others at mining, forging, sewing, etc…

But these are not what draws the outside world's attention to them.

It's what they mine precious minerals no matter who buys these minerals they become rich and powerful.

The countries overseas tried raiding them but failed brutally because these barbarians are as clever as they are strong.

If outsiders bring rare beasts to the slaughterhouse they can trade them with low-level sea monster cores although the cores are not high ones they could give people abilities or extend their life span up to 1 decade.

The abilities that can be gained are mostly related to swimming and breading underwater.

Unlike creatures on land, the ones in the ocean almost 70% of them have evolved having a core inside them.

That is a lot since the marine life in one ocean alone has a population of 15x that of all humanity.

As such Sir Anderson always brings monsters to the slaughterhouse because he is a customer of theirs.

After selling it Sir Anderson went back, as to the unborn cub he did not care much.

"Although it is sad to sell you I can't raise you nor can you survive another day coming into this world without a mother, so die a painless death inside her pitiful creature." Saying this he thought of how much he made 75 kg of gold bars and a core.

"Wow, this is a lot with this and our price for the goods will be able to fix the ship and retire with bountiful riches." He rejoiced.

The slaughterhouse is a small part of a large warehouse.

Seeing the blue-haired man leaving the manager of the slaughterhouse looked at the barbarian workers, "Go take it to the freezing room."

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"What a fool, you can't even tell this beast is at least blue level from how it looks?"

"I mean who does this? Nobody right? I get that you are a regular customer but at least appraise what you bring or you'll keep getting scammed."

The barbarians looked at him in disgust they knew why their elder tribes put him in charge because he knew how to do business with people from the outside but he is crafty scamming people left and right.

They walked to the half-frozen lioness dragging it into the freezing room where all the meats are kept.

In the world of Felicia, all denizens follow one calendar.

It is written in the order of year, month, day, and century name because there are four centuries where certain events occur.

In the century of the Star, the world of Felicia undergoes big changes beasts are born with the same intelligence as humans.

The century of the Comet space object comes to Felicia whether good for its creatures or bad.

The century of the Moon is mostly peaceful some little conflicts arise in some places but no major things that affect the world.

The century of the Sun is filled with chaos, bad omens, and death.

In the year 1840, the Sun

Businessmen from around the world sent gifts to commemorate the chieftain's daughter's wedding.

Due to the richness of the Bulka tribe, when there is an event arranged by them, many come running to attend it.

And the chieftain of this tribe Al-Karony is both warrior and businessman he has promised to give his daughter the biggest wedding in the world.

Despite this being the barbarian land, Bulka Mores, the port city in the area, has the same business and residential infrastructure as the rest of the world.

The Bulka tribe is a tribe that controls one-fifth of the world's trading business. Although people from outside see the Bulka tribe as barbarians living in tents and cloth houses, once you see their buildings, you'll wonder why they're called barbarians because even the poorest of them have wealthier buildings than some nobles.

They have palaces made of gold and unique materials and castles made of iron, while houses for the ordinary people are built of bricks, compared to what the common people on the outside live in, though they are tribesmen.

The powerful live in luxury as a symbol of a tribe's hierarchy.

***

Part 3

One night before the wedding in the freezer room at the slaughterhouse a massive phenomenon was taking place.

Rows and rows of hanged up meats were becoming ice and the cooling orb in the middle of the room that was supposed to keep the room cool so the meat doesn't get spoiled was emitting a chilling aura that could freeze an ordinary human to death in a matter of seconds.

The chilling aura was leaking out of the freezing room into the warehouse freezing everything it came into contact with.

This chilling aura did come from the orb as this orb is the core of an arctic sea monster and without the use of its owner it is a normal orb object, Its primary use is ice element and unless someone consumes it when the monster dies it becomes an orb that emits cold energy but no ice element.

As a result, most people used it to preserve their food, but now the core is reacting to something else because no one is using its powers.

In the end right corner of the room, there were two men frozen in ice and if one looked, you could see shock and horror on their faces.

In front of them was a headless hanged-up lioness with her hind legs and her stomach cut vertically.

The inside of her stomach was glowing blue, no it would be inaccurate to say her stomach as everything inside of it was removed the only thing left in there was a womb that was glowing blue and emitting a chilling aura.

This glowing womb was growing in size as the minutes passed and as grew the aura it released continued to go out and freeze everything.

When the aura started leaking out of the warehouse freezing room, it went in all directions freezing people and the goods it encountered.

The warehouse freezing room was located in the basement and the aboveground was sectioned into many sections where food grains, vegetables, fruits, and other resources were stored.

The womb growing in size soon became a cocoon its outermost layer made of ice.

The inside of the cocoon, the shape of a four-legged beast could be seen, it started as a little cub inside the womb and turned into an adolescent lion.

Lub Dub… Lub Dub Lub Dub

A faint heartbeat was coming from the being inside the cocoon and as time went on it became louder.

Outside the warehouse, the ice started covering everything the whole warehouse became ice, and a one-mile radius of it was covered it did stop as it continued spreading.

***

A fat man sleeping on a large bed suddenly woke up, his teeth chattering uncontrollably and his body shivering he looked around his room seeing chilling air coming through his door.

Uhhh "What is this"...

"W… Where am I wh… why is it this… cold?" He asked in confusion whether he was in his room or someone else's.

He stood up walking to his door he tried to open but it did not push.

"Huh, what… is going on… why won't it open?"

He started pushing with his shoulder but to no avail, cold breath started to come out from his mouth as he panted.

"Huff" "Huff" "Huff"

Uhhh "Drip" "Drip" "Drip" He started whimpering. "Uhhh someone… help me…. please I'm dying." As he whimpered his body froze.

Just like that the manager of the warehouse died and many others living close by died the same way.

This alerted many of the strong people in the city gathering them in the place.

"Crumble" "Crumble"

Jumping from one building to another as he rushed into the warehouse every building he stepped on crumbled into pieces.

But the damage he caused did not stop him one bit as his father's words still echoed in his mind.

"Where is my son?" A large barbarian man sitting on a throne made of bones of different beasts spoke in a deep voice.

"Tell me what happened. Tell me who invaded my territory. Tell me who would redeem for what transpired in my territory and the lives of my people." As he spoke his voice became deeper and deeper in anger.

An old man shaking replied. "My… my lord it's unknown but…there is a profusion amount of cold and it's freezing the warehouse and about one and a half mile radius of it."

"I'm asking who did it?" the large barbarian threw away a robe that was round around his body showcasing a body full of scars and totem tattoos.

"Ahhh have mercy my lord… we don't know what's cousin it's, only that it's coming from the warehouse."

"I want every damn warrior in this damn city in that damn warehouse, and no one leaving here any that dares defy this is to be killed no matter who they are associated with."

"Yes, my lord." "I would relay your orders." Running clumsily before he was punched to death the old left.

Back to the present as he continued jumping from roof to roof he arrived at his destination.

"Yo yo yo, I can't believe Pop was mad for a reason this time eh yo."

"It is not cool making pops mad yo." "I say who caused this mess?"

Speaking in his informal way Kursuga the third son of Chief Al-Karony displayed his surprise.

"I guess you are trying to intimidate us with your aura alone yo." " I say it is foolish yo."

"Ding" "Ding" "Ding"

As the city's emergency bell rang many warriors gathered in the place surrounding it to block whatever is causing the catastrophe.

A man riding a bull approached Kursuga.

"Warrior Kursuga did your father send you alone, what about your other brothers?" He seemed disappointed after all their chief was not taking this matter seriously.

"Yo yo yo, Fahrakin you watch what you say alright."

"Do not question the chief's method."

"I alone am more than enough for the beast inside there"

"So you sensed it, huh this changes things I thought you didn't know at least this tells me the chief's sons are stronger than what the rumors say."

"Anyways my men have surrounded this area we await your orders."

"Good yo, tell your men to rescue the ones who are still alive you and I will be going to kill that thing."

"Warriors your work is to safe those who are not dead anything else is for us to take care of." He shouted telling his men their task

"After you, young master, also I apologize for the previous behavior that was unlike of me I seek your forgiveness.

"Yo yo yo, It matters not, so let us focus on the task at hand." Kursuga never cared what others thought of him.

As the two men approached the warehouse a chilling aura rushed out pushing them out fiercely.

"Hahahaha look at this you think a mere aura is enough to kill us like those you froze hahaha we are proud barbarian warriors our bodies can crush rocks without even trying."

"Come out and fight us will show you what we are made of." As Kursuga shouted what awaited him was silence.

"Hmm, young master I don't think the beast can talk or is even conscious." Fahrakin said to him as he looked up at the massive ice cocoon gathering the air in the atmosphere and turning it into energy.

"Huh, then what was that if it is not conscious." Kursuga asked in confusion.

"That was a defensive mechanism if it faces a threat it unleashes that gust of aura to freeze those around it."

"So that's how it is yo, let me see how you'll respond now." Saying this he stepped forward unleashing his aura.

"Earth Spirit Rock and Roll." He sprinted towards the ice cocoon rolling like a ball his body turning into a ball of rock. As he rolled towards the ice cocoon all the ice before him was crushed creating a trail.

Before he hit the ice cocoon the air between them turned into an ice shield blocking his advance.

He crashed into it but every time the ice was about to break it reinforced itself stopping him.

Ahhh screaming madly he pushed himself harder using all his strength.

"Don't worry young master I got your back." Getting off his bull he slashed the air in front of him.

"Heat Slash" a wave of heat shaped like a blade hit the ice shield it did nothing but many followed after it weakened the ice shield until it melted.

Taking this chance Kursuga hit the ice cocoon. "Rock and Roll Smash."

As soon as the rock ball hit the ice cocoon. The ice cocoon froze all the air around it including the rock ball.

Coming to the rescue Fahrakin struck several more heat slashes destroying the ice.

Kursuga reformed into his form panting.

"Huff" "Huff" "Huff"

"Thanks, that thing almost froze my bones" he retreated while sweating.

"Are you alright young master?" Fahrakin asked looking at the ice cocoon in horror.

"Yeah, I underestimated that thing I never thought it would attack like it's a person."

A person ran up to them "Sir we have rescued the frozen people."

"Great job men now pull back will handle this," Fahrakin responded.

"Yes sir."

"Yo, so we are clear to go all out on this thing huh?"

"Yes let us finish this."

"Earth Stone Warrior."

"Heat Flame Warrior."

Both warriors transformed into their battle forms ready to end it once and for all. Their bodies turned into the element they use but with physical form.

Running into the ice cocoon they started punching it relentlessly.

"Yon Yon Yon Yon" Kursuga shouted his battle cry.

Crack, as they punched it cracks appeared and recovered instantly at the same time.

"Hahahahah this is fun let's see how long you'll stay like this because we can do this all day hahaha..." Kursuga said as he continued punching the ice cocoon.

Info about Kursuga and Fahrakin: They are awakened with earth and fire-based ability turning into heat-man and stone-man.

***

Far away in the city port a ship parked at the bay stealing the eyes of all the people some ran away to hide in their ships, afraid of the people onboard the ship that just arrived.

This ship was a battleship meant for destroying all that comes across it and when they see the flag on the ship they run away in fear because it's bearing the empire's flag.

The empire's flag is blue with a headless Pegasus in it.

It is known around the world since it's the strongest nation in the world and its arrival could mean many things but people would guess it to be an invasion because that's what the empire does mostly.

But some of the people who came from the alliance were in confusion because one ship alone can not conquer the barbarians, so they thought it had something to do with the wedding making them calm down a little.

Standing on the ship's head figure a man with a long mustache looked at the land covered in ice wondering who could have done it.

"Nothing comes to mind." He said while stroking his mustache

"Send in a message to headquarters on what actions we should take, this seems like a chance to bring down those mindless beasts."

"Yes, vice admiral Em Walter" an officer responded.

Em Walter vice admiral of the empire's military was sent to deliver a gift to the Bulka tribe's princess by the empire's princess.

But as a high-ranking officer of the empire, he is arrogant and regards the barbarians as animals seeing them under attack he wants to take advantage of the situation because he was taught to seize every chance when it comes his way.

Whoosh

Suddenly someone front-flipped in mid-air into the warship surprising the soldiers onboard.

"Haha, I succeed," a childlike figure wearing spartan gear said while waving v-signs of victory with her cute little hands.

"Who are you?" "Identify yourself this is a military warship you will be dealt with according to military laws."

Turning around vice admiral Em-Walter prepared for battle taking out his rapier as the figure surprised him.

"This does not concern you amazon warrior get off my ship."

"Hahaha I don't care what you scums of imperialist wanna do but if you dare set foot on the green sea again then your lives are forfeit." The small figure gestured her thumb on her throat in a horizontal line.

"You dare threaten me, child." He rushed to cut down the girl in front of him.

"Shield"

A sound echoed bringing the soldiers onto her and making them stand in the way of the coming attack.

"Huh, what is going on I can't control my body… wait stop… vice admiral don't cut us down."

The soldiers stood in front of the intruder protecting her from their leader.

Splash, blood gushed from the soldier's necks as their heads flew.

"Wow what a merciless man you are, attack him." Commanding like she was their leader the soldiers attacked their leader.

Tsk

He raised his rapier in front of him while straightening his body ready to advance into his opponent.

Sigh

"What a disgrace must I kill my man to end your life."

Pointing his rapier at them he swung his rapier a hundred times in seconds it was like an illusion.

"Soundless cut"

One after another the soldiers dropped dead on deck bleeding, there was not even a hint of mercy from him. The moment they were controlled to attack him he considered them enemies.

"So you can control people with your voice what a remarkable ability you have."

"I guess it's related to hearing or those weaker than you must obey what say, ha you are a dangerous child." Stroking his mustache he remarked.

"Ohh you want to know how my powers work eh, well I don't care, be my guest." She readied herself to blast him with everything she got.

Before they could continue their fight a voice interrupted them.

"What is the meaning of this?" A dark barbarian riding a raptor bird monster came.

Flapping its wings it looked so majestic as a gust of wind separated the two who were about to clash.

A long leash was wrapped around the raptor bird's peak, this was a leash that was meant to restrain it because when it's in a populated area it attacks whoever's on site.

Name: Sand Raptor Eagle

Species: Four-Eyed Crowned Eagle

Gender: Female

Overall Size: 50m

Wingspan: 15m

Diet: Anything that resists her might is considered prey

Threat Level: Blue

This raptor monster is of the eagle species it has four eyes and its bones are made of hard iron.

Despite its low destructive power it has great speed and can adapt to many environments making it a difficult foe in the sky.

"I don't know what is going on between you guys but you are a guest here and you act like one if not return you are not welcome here." He said while looking at the two who were staring at each other fiercely.

"What's up with you getting serious over nothing," said the young Amazon warrior.

"I don't think things would end like this, so be prepared to die once we are out of here." Vice-Admiral Em-Walter said.

"So Jotun was it where is your young master I thought he was gonna welcome us and you filthy Amazon get off my ship."

Jumping from the ship the girl landed on the ground and looked up at the raptor monster.

"Lady Ariel I'm sorry but could you give us a face and go back to your ship as outsiders are not permissible to land, we are in an emergency you see."

Looking at the tiny figure on the ground he talked to her apologetically.

"Ahh don't be like that we can sense the ongoing battle, so don't sweat maybe why not let me give you a hand, or are you too ashamed to receive help from outsiders?" Said, Ariel

***

Meanwhile in the chieftain's house

"So you are saying my son and the head captain are fighting the thing that froze the warehouse." The chieftain asked the old elder.

"Yes"

"What of the goods in the warehouse?"

"All of it was destroyed, chief."

Sighing he thought to himself it snowed heavily last month for the first time in the Balruf continent and now something is turning his land into ice just what is going on?

"Evacuate the children and those who can't fight into the palace warehouse this is a war against our people I will go deal with it myself."

"Yes, chief"

Arriving at the battlefield all that welcomed his sight were all broken houses, land covered in ice, and two bodies lying next to an ice cocoon.

"And I thought you inherited my genes are you even my son, no it should be are you a barbarian warrior how can you be defeated by this unmoving thing it was two of you at that." Al-Karony ground his teeth burning in anger the totem tattoos on his body started burning.

His whole body starting with the tattoos burned in flames his unique ability totem fire once it starts burning it won't stop until the target is dead or the user is.

The ice in the surroundings melted reacting to the burning heat coming off him

He clasped his hands together releasing a heat wave that made all the ice in two meters radius disappear.

"Come out of your shell beast." He said to the cocoon which did not respond in any way.

A few minutes later "Lub Dub" "Lub Dub" "Lub Dub" "Lub Dub" "Lub Dub"

A series of heartbeats resounded making the whole city quiet.

Boom the ice cocoon exploded revealing a scrawny lion with closed eyes he was struggling to keep himself standing.

"Cough" "Cough"

"I think I might have been born at the wrong time and era but what can I say no one chooses when they are born or…Cough…whom they are born as."

"Cough…Is that right?"

End of Chapter 3