2 hooded men were walking down a path in a foggy forest -So what do we do boss?- One of the men said -Wait.- The other man responded with a stone cold face -Wait? But shouldn’t we do anything boss?- The man asked, curious about his bosses plan -We don’t need to do anything, just wait and watch, they’ll find him quickly enough and bring him to us- The boss answered -But what if somebody betrays us?- The other man asked again, concerned for the success of their plan -If anybody does, then they will be my test subjects for my experiments- The boss answered grinning to the other man -Of course, I knew that, boss- The man answered a bit scared, deciding to stop asking questions and just walk silently.
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Zet was walking down the streets of the village, eating a donut, right beside him was Charlie who looked a bit troubled -Everything’s okay?- Zet asked with a muffled voice -Yeah, yeah, I’m just a little tired- Charlie answered looking down on the road -Okay, but if there’s anything you need, know I’m here- Zet said, giving Charlie a small head pat before going on ahead, Charlotte on the other hand just stood there and looked at Zet -Yeah, I wish- She mumbled before going to catch up with Zet. The 2 were walking in silence throughout the rest of the trip until Zet heard a commotion in an alley, curious about the noise he decided to check it out -Wait here- He shouted to Charlie, who was confused but listened and leaned against a wall to wait for him. Zet was running through the alleys, quickly changing directions based on the noise, after a few turns he ran into a few thugs who were harassing an older man with a silver armor and a golden helmet -Come on, old man, how are you wanted?- One of the thugs said, right before Zet bumped into him, pushing him on the ground -Ow, what the hell?- The thug said before turning to see Zet -You’re asking for trouble kid, get out of here!- The old man shouted, concerned for Zet, who just stood there and observed the situation -You hear me? They’re gonna kill you- The old man added, Zet on the other hand took out his dagger and looked at the thugs, he was a bit frightened but he knew he now could defend himself -Don’t worry gramps, I’m not defenseless- He said before disappearing with a purple light -What, where did he go?- One of the thugs said -Calm down, it must just be teleportation magic- Another thug said, who had a lot of scars and looked like the boss, after a little bit of silence and tension building up in the thugs, suddenly one of them just dropped dead, scaring the others -The heck?- One of the thugs said before seeing Zet right in front of him -Night night- Zet said in a mockingly cute voice before stabbing the thug and disappearing once again, the 2 thugs and the boss that were left, looked terrified and frightened -Come on kid, stop playing around- The boss said, stuttering a bit, the old man who was sitting on the ground, just looked shocked and observed the fight. Soon enough, every thug except the boss was laying dead on the floor, the boss frightened by the boy, decided to just run off -You’ll pay for this kid!- He shouted as he disappeared behind the alleys corner, suddenly Zet appeared before the old man, with his daggers sheeted -Are you okay?- He said, reaching his hand to the shook man -Yeah, thanks kid- The man answered, as he stood up with Zets help -You don’t look like a bad guy, so why would they want you dead?- Zet asked, a bit confused about the wanted posters, showing the one he had to the man -It’s a long story, for now let’s just say that the current emperor doesn’t like me much- The man said -Huh.. that is interesting, I would like to hear a more detailed version later- Zet responded, quite intrigued by the man -Well, I gotta go now- he added, slowly walking away -Wait, kid, what’s your name?- The old man asked, wanting to know the boys name -Me? I’m Zet- He answered, before disappearing -Zet, huh? You’re an interesting kid..- The man mumbled, interested in Zet and his magic. -Sorry I kept you waiting- Zet said walking out of the alleyway before stopping as he noticed 2 random guys hitting on Charlie -Hey little missy, why are you just standing here?- One of the creeps said -Yeah, you could come with us instead of waiting for whatever loser you are waiting for - The other creep added, troubling Charlotte who just looked to the side before noticing Zet, who looked pretty shocked and annoyed -Alright, since you won’t respond, we will just take you by force, okay?- One of the creeps said, trying to grab Charlotte but the moment he did, his hand was cut off, spraying the blood on the 2 creeps and Charlotte -What the hell? What did you do?- The other creep shouted, angry but also scared -I didn’t do anything- Charlie mumbled, shocked, as she tried to walk away, she noticed that Zet had his dagger out and that it was bloody -Zet?- She mumbled as she looked at him, the 2 creeps stood in her way, not letting her get away -You’ll pay for this!- The creep said before taking out his short sword, leading in his other hand being cut off as well -What? My arms!- The man was shocked as he looked at his both hands on the floor and covered in blood, the other man, catched his falling buddy, who was blacking out because of the bleeding -This isn’t funny, what the hell idiot?!- The man screamed at Charlie, who was just standing there, shocked by what's happening, but as the man was scared the same will happen to him, he just took his friend and decided to go look for a hospital, screaming and cursing Charlotte as he was crying over his blacked out friend. Zet just walked up to Charlie and hugged her -I’m sorry- he mumbled to her ear as he knew he scared her, Charlotte frustrated with him, pushed him away, crying a little -What was that? You scared me so much idiot- She answered as she looked on the floor -I know and I’m sorry- Zet said, after taking a look at his hands, he decided to just warp away, leaving Charlie alone, crying, for a few seconds, before he was back with a water bucket -Here.. you can use this to clean yourself from the blood- Zet said, giving her the bucket, which she silently taken and washed her face with -You could’ve at least warned me- She said, before forcing herself onto Zet and crying out and cursing him about the situation while the citizens just looked a bit troubled and scared about what happened.
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-Huh, that was a nice pressure response, Zet- The hooded man said, once again sitting in his dark room and watching Zet through a monitor -Really nice- He added, chuckling a little -Maybe I shouldn’t have underestimated you, son- The man said, taking of his hood and revealing that he is Zets father, with his bright red hair and beard, longing to be cut and his purple eyes that look like life left them long ago -I hope you’ll survive.. I really do- He added lastly before closing his eyes.
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Zet just sat there on his bed, looking at his hands, thinking about the situations from a few hours prior -I need a walk- he mumbled before taking his mask and teleporting out of the house. Zet quickly found himself roaming the streets with his mask on, looking on the ground -I’m a monster, just like them.. just like the werewolf gang.. - He mumbled with every step -From a loser to a monster.. I don’t think it can get any worse than this- he continued mumbling, soon enough, stumbling upon a bar, for a second, he just stood there, looking on the bar before deciding to go in and sit down at one of the stools. He just sat there, sadly, until the barman spoke to him -Would you like to order anything sir?- The barman asked -Uh, sure, can I get a beer?- Zet responded -That will be 5 bronze coins- The barman said, reaching his hand out, Zet just silently took 5 bronze coins out of his pouch and put them in the barmans hand -Thank you- The barman said before going to get the beer -What am I even doing?- Zet mumbled to himself as he looked down. Another man has walked into the bar, creating a bit of commotion -Isn’t that Garry Grayson? The wanted deserter?- Somebody in the bar said, as they looked at the man scared, Zet, ignoring the commotion, continued drinking the beer he just got from the barman, the man, who the commotion was about, sat next to Zet -Hey kid, didn’t expect to see you here- The man said, with a familiar voice, Zet surprised looked up on the man, just to see that it’s the same old man from before -How did you know it was me? I’ve got my mask and hood on- Zet asked with a bit of a messy voice, putting the drank half way through beer down -Well, the hoodie gave you away honestly, you’re the only one walking in a hoodie around these parts- The man answered, as he looked a bit troubled about Zet drinking -Oh, I see- The boy answered sadly, before continuing to drink -You sure you’re supposed to drink? You don’t seem to have a good tolerance to alcohol- The old man said as he ordered his own batch of beer -True but I need to drown my sorrows somewhere- Zet answered, finishing his cup and laying down on the table -Sorrows? Awhat happened, kid?- The old man asked, seeing that Zet isn’t well and concerned about him -Well, I scared a friend and now she won’t talk to me.. I honestly feel like I turned into a monster, just like the ones who were bullying me in my hometown- Zet said, taking his mask off, startling the people in the bar even more, as well as the barman, since the rumors about him spreaded quite easily -A monster huh? I suppose I know what you mean, you were shockingly scary and calm back there- The man said, taking a sip from his beer -Somebody call the guards, we have 2 dangerous people over here!- Somebody in the bar shouted, the 2 just ignored everything that was happening and continued talking -You know, It only happened once or twice but I saw weird black figures, I’m not sure what they are honestly but it feels like they are connected to my magic- Zet mumbled, further sharing his secrets with the man -You mean, you’re not using teleportation magic?- The man asked, a bit surprised as he knew what Zet was talking about -No? I use shadow magic and a sub shadow magic branch called dimension magic- Zet answered -Dimension magic? Are you perhaps.. you’re in trouble- The old man said -What do you mean?- Zet asked, lifting his head and looking at the man, confused about the whole situation.
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Charlotte was standing right at Zets door, contemplating if she should knock on the door as she was scared and sad about him at the same time, after a little bit of standing there, she knocked on the door, just for it to slightly open -Huh?- Charlie mumbled, before carefully walking in -Zet? Are you here?- she asked just to get no response. Charlie looked around the room but to no avail as Zet wasn’t there -I should have came earlier..- She mumbled before seeing a note on his desk, with no other options left, she decided to read the note in hopes of understanding where Zet is -Dear Charlie, the past few weeks with you were really nice, I finally felt like I had a home and a family, but now I must go. You see, I’ve always been a freak stuck in a world I never belonged to, where I was the only human, the rest were beasts and creatures alike with humanly traits, which is why I was happy to be here, in this world, with you and the other villagers. Now I have to leave, recently, when I was defending you, I realized that as somebody who was constantly bullied in that horrible world, I retained some traits that weren’t exactly peaceful, I know I scared you which I’m again sorry for, hope you have a good life. Cheers, Zet- Charlie read, a little bit torn up but determined to go look for Zet -You should’ve told me earlier idiot.. I would understand- She mumbled before she dropped the letter and ran out of the room.
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-You said WHAT?- Zet just sat there, confused as ever, looking at Garry -Yeah, that must be quite a shock, isn’t it?- The old man said, laughing a little -So you want to tell me that he knew my dad and is on the hunt for ME?- Zet asked, unable to comprehend what he just heard -Yes, it’s not only bloodline related thought, I don’t know what else could be driving him to this- Gary answered -Oh.. Damn, That’s really a problem- Zet said, still a bit confused -True, but look on the bright side, it could mean that your dad is still alive- Gary responded -Are you sure? It could just be a grudge that happens to be passed down against me..- Zet answered once again but before he could get a response, they heard a lot of guards approaching -Stay right there!- One of the guards shouted and the 2 looked behind them just to see the street flooded with guards -Not good, is it?- Zet asked, a bit surprised but also annoyed -Yeah, I do have my sword so I could help you this time- Gary answered, putting his hand on the sword he has on his back -I said, don’t move criminals!- The guard said, noticing slight movements -Surrender and the punishment will be lighter!- the guard added as he walked up a little bit -Hah, nice joke, if they get us, we’re ending up in prison for a lifetime regardless, all because HE took control over the emperor's throne- Gary said, standing up and looking on Zet -Are ya going kid?- He added -Sure, not like I have any better option- Zet answered, putting his mask back on his face and taking out his daggers -I said, don’t move criminals!- The guard said, walking up even closer just for Gary to cleanly cut through his neck, separating the guards head and body, with his long sword, that surprised the other guards but also prompted them to attack -I’m gonna do what I do best- Zet said before disappearing -Alright kid, good luck- Gary answered, laughing a little before starting to fight any guards that try to come up to him with slashes and thrusts that easily pierce their body armor. Some of the guards in the middle and back, who waited for any further events, were just chatting and trying to figure out what’s happening in the front, suddenly, some of them started being killed and dropping dead on the floor -What?- One guard said -Who’s there?!- Another one shouted, before getting stabbed in the back -No matter the armor and weapons, as long as I have mana, I can get through it- Zet mumbled to himself while killing more and more guards, quickly getting him tired and so, he was soon enough stuck in the middle of the commotion -Shit, I’m already out?- He mumbled, looking around to see that after killing so many guards, he’s surrounded by the rest of them -Here he is!- One guard shouted -Get that little bastard!- Another one shouted as well. As the guards slowly started walking up to Zet, he had only one last ray of self-defense -Guess I’m doing that..- He mumbled before casting Shadow bind around him, specifically on the foot of the soldiers, so that he could at the very least slow them down -What is this?- One of the guards asked the masked boy -Just a little secret of mine- He answered, chuckling a little, knowing deep down that it’s not gonna stall them for long and that he’s very low on mana -I’m sorry Charlie.. I’ve fucked up- Zet mumbled as he started to slowly black out which also ment the guards were slowly released. Gary was trying to get to Zet the whole time but there was so many guards he couldn’t seem to be able to make a path for himself -I need to help that kid, he’s in grave fucking danger- Gary mumbled as he looked over to see Zet slowly blacking out and fall over -Zet! Hang in there kid!- Gary shouted, before once again trying to get to him but to no avail. Zet just laid there, thinking about his whole life, or at least what he remembered of it, from his parents getting him safe from the village raid, him being bullied by the werewolf gang to him winning over them in the end and spending nice time with Charlotte -It’s been nice..- Zet mumbled, closing his eyes, the guards were about to swarm Zet and most likely kill him but suddenly lightning growled while paralyzing the knights around Zet, also confusing the rest of the guards and Gary -The hell was that?- He mumbled, before noticing a small, feminine figure at the end, behind the whole army. The paralyzed guards suddenly got lit on fire, the rest of them quite shocked and surprised just backed off and looked in the direction of the girl who caused it -What is your problem kid? We’re catching criminals over here!- One of the guards said, walking up to the girl a little before suddenly getting beheaded by the said girl, who wore metal claws and boots, she quickly started beheading the guards and making her way to Zet. -Can it be one of the children?- Gary mumbled, as he saw the whole event, he didn’t even have to budge at this point because the guards were so scared they forgot about him -But didn’t they want to forget about all the experiments.. Why would any of them fight with the powers HE got them?- He added, pondering about it and observing the girl. -Zet. Zet!- The girl shouted with a familiar voice, running up to Zet and picking him up. Zet on the other hand, confused, thought he was just dreaming -Charlie?.. I’m so sorry that I left..- He mumbled as he hugged the girl that picked him up -It’s okay, the letter told me everything I needed to know- Charlie answered, sounding pretty happy but also teared up, soon, Zet opened his eyes to see a big barrier combined with earth and water and lightning and fire, just to protect him and the girl, for a little bit he was confused, until he realized that it really was Charlie that he was hugging, he stared at her for a second, not sure what to say -Is everything okay?- Charlie asked as she noticed he was just staring at her -It’s nothing.. - Zet answered, averting his eyes from her and blushing a little -I honestly thought I’m already dead- He added -You would if I didn’t come in time- Charlie answered -You should rest, I’m gonna help the old knight and we will get out of here, okay?- She added, laying Zet down on the floor -Okay..- The boy answered, a bit worried but also trusting the girl.
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The person in a bronze robe was watching from afar, mainly focusing on Charlie and watching how quickly she was eliminating more and more guards -So you’re still alive.. Charlotte- He mumbled, chuckling a little -I should let Mr. Graveyard know that one of his test subjects still lives after escaping and that she’s hanging out with his main target- The man added before leaving the place.