Aaron had been stuck in Kraet’s guest courters for over two days since the accident. As he thought about this he knew it had only been twelve hours outside the game due to the game being accelerated. Mainly he sat there in the room guest room reading or looking out over the city.
Understanding of Demonic language increased!
Demonic Language now at basic level 8.
Aaron had just finished another book before the window popped up. After looking at the window and closing it he stood and walked out onto the balcony off his room. He looked out over the city as he leaned against the railing.
The city was always caused Aaron to hold his breath at its great size and its demonic beauty. The city stretched out into the distance with its streets looking like a massive spider web the citadel at its heart. The buildings around the citadels moat had bridges connecting to each other lit by lanterns.
Aaron continued to watch as demons either headed home for dinner or to taverns for a drink. As he continued to watch over the city he spotted birds here and there ranging from crows to unrecognizable featherless birds. One passed right bellow his balcony looking for something to eat. It had four massive wings coming from its back while its goutiest face had a few random horns sticking out and a long curved gagged beak. It shrieked once before vanishing around one of the citadels towers.
As he looked at the tower the guards weren’t even fazed by the bird and continued to man their lookouts. Aaron looked for a few more moments over the tower before continuing on to the rest of the citadel. It was a massive imposing fortress that would strike fear into any enemy. It had many towers, walls, and a massive palace at the top that reminded him of a Japanese castle but had other Asian influences here and there.
There were ballistae, trebuchets, and many more defensive siege engines arranged through out the defenses. Demons moved throughout the entire thing like a massive anthill. Aaron was amazed by the entire thing wanting to go and look around to see what he could find.
As he continued to look at the rest of the citadel he noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. On the same level as the balcony he stood on there where a number of balconies to his left and right but he looked left to see someone else out on their balcony that curved around the corner.
He noticed it was a young female demon sitting on a railing looking at him. She looked familiar but could not remember where he had seen her before. She continued to look at him before standing up on the railing.
Aaron began to wonder what se was doing as she walked along the railing towards the wall. He almost yelled out as she jumped to a ledge between the balcony’s that held statues of demons and beasts.
She walked along it before jumping to the balcony next to his this time instead of just walking along the railing she did a few cartwheels before pushing off with her hands. She flipped through the air before landing on the next ledge with her arms sticking out as if finishing a performance.
She took a few more steps before jumping onto his balcony and sat down. She laughed seeing Aaron’s completely shocked face. He quickly closed his mouth as his face turned a bright red.
The demon giggled as she said, “I didn’t know you could make such a face Aaron.”
“I’m sorry but have we met somewhere before?”
she stopped laughing and looked down at herself.
“Oh I forgot you haven’t seen me like this before.” She looked back to Aaron “it’s me Kraet.”
Aaron stared at her a moment confused while still noticing she looked similar. She looked like she was in her late teens while Kraet looked like she was in her early mid twenty’s. But he could easily notice she had the same eyes as Kraet a deep purple blue. She was also shorter and less developed then the Kraet he remembered.
“This is how I really look when I’m not… well when I’m not in my goddess form. Like my mother I will eventually look like that when I’m a little older.”
[“Poor Kraet… how times have changed us,” Enae said sadly.]
[“so is she like me then, “Aaron asked.]
[“not quite she has bound herself to a bloodline… well it’s complicated.”]
Aaron thought about it for a moment before asking, “Do you remember the other goddesses?”
Kraet sadly looked down, “I might have mentioned it before but I don’t remember much about them though it is slowly coming back to me.”
[“Aaron why did you have to go and ask that!”]
[“sorry Enae… I didn’t know.”]
[“What are you two going on about?” Kris asked.]
Enae started talking to Kris followed by Laee a few moments later while Aaron blocked them out.
“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked you that Kraet.”
She looked back up giving a brief smile, “it’s fine it will come back with time. Oh I almost forgot the reason I even came over for.”
She looked worried to Aaron, “what is it Kraet?”
“I managed to talk my father…” she paused before going on, “He wouldn’t change his mind about how he wished to deal with you and was upset that I put you in my guest corroders instead of listening to him.”
“I’m sorry that you had to go through that.”
She shook her head, “don’t worry about it… I did manage to wiggle a bargain out of him in the end. It will help get you on his good side and out of being locked away or executed.”
Aaron froze at the word executed, “He thought about executing me! What did I do to make him think about that?”
“My father doesn’t like members of other races and fears what would happen if the chosen where to be brought back together.”
Aaron thought about it for a moment, “why would he fear the chosen if you and your mother where one of them?”
She shook her head while lowering it, “I’m not quite sure but he believes that if the chosen where brought back together it would cause another great war down on us.”
“I don’t believe that we would cause a war…” he remembered the dark lord and how the central part of the continent where already starting to fight. “well I don’t plan on starting any wars but they are already brewing down here and on the continent.”
“Your right that we are already at war even if we didn’t plan on it.”
She looked back out over the city thinking about what is happening and what is to come.
“What was the Bargain that you were able to get with your father?”
“your not going to like it, “she said turning back to face him.
“It has to be better then the other options he’s given.” He laughed.
“He said that you are to fight in our annual tournament in three days or be executed instead of just being locked away.”
He lowered his head.
“so the only option’s are to either fight or be executed. A tournament doesn’t sound that bad compared to…”
“You don’t understand it is a Tournament to the death with no rules!”
Aaron froze unable to say anything back to her as the meaning hit him.
“so he plans on me to die either way… is, is it really just to the death?”
Kraet nodded, “the tournament is to the death but they also end matches when the opponent is unconscious but it has not happened for century’s.”
Aaron thought there might still be hope until Kraet went on.
“The tournament is for only the strongest demons fight…”
Aaron stood there as she went on about the tournament but he could not concentrate on any of it.
“I’ll just have to win…”
Kraet, “you won’t be on equal footing as you are now!”
[“Aaron reforming the contract with Kraet could make the difference on if we win this or not.”]
Aaron thought about it a moment before turning to Kraet telling her what Enae had just said.
Kraet nodded, “let’s reform the contract then.”
Aaron stood up strait and nodded.
“Kraet will you uphold the pact of old and help me unite the Deathly Isles?”
“I will uphold the pact of old for as long as I live.”
Aaron changed into Enae’s form while Kraet also changed.
Kraet has become a companion!
You have reunited Kraet’s, Kris’s, Laee’s, and Enea’s religions!
You have gained Demon Attributes!
You have gained +300 Faith!
You have gained +300 Fame!
You have Learned Demonic Touch!
Demonic touch leaches health from enemies and damages Holy forces.
Your Demonic Aura now multiplies your damage from repetitive strikes.
Level up!
Level up!
Level up!
Your Armor has evolved!
All fire spells and ability’s now have demonic flame effects!
Fire now continues to burn till target is ash or user cancels spell.
As the windows popped up Aarons armor slowly morphed while he felt numbness from the sides of his head and lower back. He quickly reached up to his head that now had horns growing out of it. They continued until he could actually see the tips of the horns in front of him.
He slowly touched the tips of his new horns before moving his hands down them. They slowly thickened until they bulged and curved out from the sides of his head. They were a dark gray color with a spiraling pattern indentation.
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He felt a swishing sensation from his back and looked back down over his shoulder. There Aaron spotted a now swishing long black tail. He almost expected a pike or sharp point at the end but instead found the tip slowly changed from the flesh of the rest of the tail to a white black flame like his fire spells.
He tried to move find the right muscles to move it but had difficulty once he did. The tail was hard and confusing to use only being able to flex or wiggle it. He continued to work at it but stopped as he heard a laugh from Kraet.
[“What’s so funny?!” Aaron mentally growled]
[“what I can hear you… my mother said she was able to hear her followers voices but I didn’t expect this.”]
[“It’s part of the pact Kraet… it is good to meet you once again.”]
[“Is that you Enae?”]
[“of course who did you expect.”]
[“is that Kraet I hear? Great now the demon’s back in my head.” Kris said.]
[“Kris?!”]
[“Oh Kraet your back! Next time I see you, you owe me a sake.”]
[“Eh Laee why would I owe you that?”]
They continued to chat while Aaron began to look his armor over. His armor now had a mix of magic, Fay, and demonic runes on it. The white and black colors once again evened back out from when it changed with Kris’s contract. It also slightly changed to a mix of medieval and Japanese armor instead of a slight influence.
Aaron then opened up his stat window
Status Window
Name| Aaron Primary Class| Enea's Chosen
Sub Class Pirate Chief
Gender| Neutral Height| 6'4"
Health| 3600 Mana| 4200
Level 107 Race Unknown
Health Regen/sec| 26.75 Mana Regen/sec| 26.75
Strength| 62 Agility| 60
Wisdom| 50 Intelligence| 50
Stamina| 53 Vitality| 30
Dexterity| 45 Luck| 4
Faith| 2300
Fame| 1400
Skills
Precise shot-Basic Level 8, Blade Proficiency-Intermediate level 2, Bow Proficiency-intermediate level 1, Knife Proficiency-Basic level 8, Amidesxstis/Dual Wielding-Intermediate level 4, Repair-Basic level 9, Handicraft-Basic Level 7,Blacksmith-Basic level 6, Carpenter-Basic Level 2, Stealth-Basic level 6,Traps-Basic Level 4, Digging-Basic Level 2, Construction-Basic Level 2, First Aid- Basic level 4, Identify- Basic Level 7, Cooking- basic Level 4, Shout- Basic Level 2, Leadership - Basic Level 4, Astral Projection- basic Level 1, Demonic Flame- basic level 1
Weapon Forms
Faint Basic level 6, Slash intermediate level 4, Stab, Whirlwind basic level 8, Twin Blade Intermediate level 2, Enea's Form intermediate level 1, Shadow Step basic level 7, Demonic Slash basic level 2,
Spells
Demonic Aura basic level 3, Holy Aura basic level 5, Fireball Basic level 2, Fire Blade basic level 6, Fire Wall Basic level 1,Holly Hand basic level 2, Demonic Touch- Basic level 1
Language
Common, Ancient- Basic Level 3, Demonic- basic level 8,
Equipment
Head Enea's Helmet: Durability 20/20 +6
Neck Reinforced Scarf: Durability 20/20, Defense +8
Armor/Torso Enea's armor: durability 40/40, Defense +16
Arms Enea's Gantlets: Durability 30/30, Defense +8
Pants/Legs Enea's armor: durability 40/40, Defense +16
Feet Enea's Boots: Durability 20/20, Defense +10
Enea's Armor
Durability| 150/150 total Defense| 64
Armor| Heavy Class| Ultimate Rare
Abilities
Enea was once the peace keeper of the gods along with five other goddesses to keep the balance between the forces of the dark and light. Enea's armor was created from Mitheral and a rare forgotten metal of the gods along with part of Enea's flesh. This Armor was first worn by Enea and has now been passed down to her chosen. This armor Levels and evolves with the wearer.
Evolution Stage 6 Level| 100
Evolutions Affects
Hawk- Do to players use of precision and speed Armor has morphed to accommodate adding +2 speed, Blacksmiths hands-Armor can now combine with certain items, Flame-Due to the heavy use of fire magic by the player fire runes have been added to armor raising fire attacks and allowing user to automatically cast Fire blade and fireball without an incantation, Pirate - due to players time at sea and pirate sub class the armor now has belt pouches and a number of areas to hide concealed weapons, Holy - Armor now has a higher defense against demonic attacks and gives off a soft glow, Demonic- ability to resist poison and basic curses
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As Aaron distributed his points and closed the window Kraet had finished talking with the other goddesses. Looking up Kraet was almost right in his face startling him. She quickly kissed his lips before taking a few steps back smiling.
[“Aaron you idiot!” Enae yelled in his empty head.]
[“What is it now… cant leave him out of my sight.” Kris murmured.]
They continued to yell in his head as his face turned bright red again. He stared at Kraet a few more moments before looking down.
“see you tomorrow hansom, we need to get you ready for the tournament.”
She turned back into her younger form while jumping back up onto the railing. She quickly made her way back to her balcony and waved at Aaron who watched her go. Aaron stood there a few moments more after she went back into her room.
He quickly shook his head before heading back into his room. He stopped by a water basin and splashed some water on his face before looking up. He found himself looking into a mirror. He was still in Enae’s as he looked at his new horns then noticed that there was one more change that he had not noticed before. His eyes pupils had changed into slits like a cat.
He stared into the mirror a few more moments before going over to his bed. As he went to sit down a sharp numbing sensation shoot up his back causing him to jump back up. He had sat on his new tail causing the sensation and tears to well up in Aaron’s eyes.
He rubbed the tail a few moments feeling weird before making his armor vanish for eight hours. Letting go of his tail he laid face down on the bed. His face once again lit up a bright red from the felling of his breasts between him and the bed. He tried to find a better position to fall asleep wishing that he could return to his original form soon.
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Over the next two day’s Kraet told him more details of the tournament. She also taught him how to control his new hell fire attribute and even his new tail. He got to the point he could almost use it like another arm to hold onto things and even how to sit correctly with it. They continued to work together on improving his skills and what to expect when facing more demons.
The other goddesses even gave some pointer’s to help him out. But eventually they started arguing amongst themselves like usual. When Kraet was gone Aaron continued to practice and worked on formulating plans.
During his breaks he would watch the city from his balcony. The city dramatically changed as the Tournament approached. The streets and plazas that were visible transformed as if a festival was taking place. Stalls and decorative lanterns littered the streets selling goods.
On the day of the tournament Kraet came with a few members of her patrol. They stepped into the main room where Aaron sat patiently waiting. Most of the patrol was shocked by seeing him with horns and a tail but didn’t say anything.
“Aaron are you ready to go?” Kraet asked.
“Ready as I’ll be.”
She motioned Aaron forward towards the door as Spaazara walked in.
“Look’s like it’s your…” Spaazara froze for a moment seeing Aarons horns, “Trying to be one of us are you pest.”
He quickly stepped forward bringing out the demonic shackles from before.
“Can’t wait to see your blood covering the arena floor.”
Spaazara snapped the shackles into place on Aaron’s rists. He quickly stepped back and snapped his fingers activating the shackles electrical shock. Aaron visibly shook but did not yell out while Spaazara laughed.
“Spaazara that’s going to far.”
“Sorry it’s your father’s orders.”
“It’s your fathers orders to torture Aaron before the tournament.”
“That was just for some fun, your fathers order was to keep him in shackles.” He quickly turned back to Aaron, “oh and by the way the Demon Lord made a new rule for this years Tournament… No use of holy magic in the arena.”
Spaazara laughed turning and heading out the door while more then half of his strategies were thrown out the window. Kraet Stared at Spaazara’s back in disgust. A few other members of her patrol went out the door after him.
“What is he planning…” she turned to Aaron, “He will also be participating in the tournament.”
Aaron starred at her a moment before looking at the door Spaazara had just left through. He just stood there unable to say anything or the Shackles would shock him. Kraet took a few steps towards the door before turning back to Aaron.
“we better get going or we’ll be late for the tournament.” She said sadly.
Aaron quickly followed her out the door before Kraet’s patrol members stepped in around them. They quickly walked down the hall to the first set of stairs. It took the group a while before they finally reached the Citadels main doors.
As they stepped out Aaron spotted Spaazara leaving the courtyard on his lizard mount. Aaron quickly looked around the courtyard noticing the training fields and stables where almost deserted besides the few demons heading for the main gates or stood guard.
Kraet quickly led them out the gates and across the moats long bridge that they had used to enter once before. As they got off the Bridge they followed the crowds through the streets. Laughter and cheering filled the air of the streets but a few quieted as Kraet’s group passed. When they spotted Aaron they pointed and talked amongst themselves before getting back into the festivities.
They continued on for a few blocks until they reached a massive coliseum that would put Rome’s to shame. It was even similar in design but that’s were the similarities ended. There where statues of Demons all over the outside of it with balconies here and there were a number of demons sat and other’s flew around. It also reminded Aaron of the hanging gardens he had heard about in history class. Kraet quickly led the way to the front entrance passed the long line of demon’s waiting to get in.
“Ah Chosen right this way!” a one of the demons at the entrance yelled.
He wore a red robe and had gray skin.
“Will you be sitting with the demon Lord my lady?”
“yes… of course.” She said irritated.
“what about the rest of your friends.”
“Aaron here is a participant. While the rest of them are here to watch.”
He looked at Aaron, “Ah yes of course I’ll have one of my lads show you in.”
The demon quickly yelled for one of the young demons sitting in the entrance who quickly ran over. He told the young boy to lead Aaron to the arenas participant holding rooms. The boy nodded and turned to Aaron and Kraet.
“if you’ll follow me I’ll show you the way.”
Aaron and Kraet quickly walked down the hall following the boy.
They continued on passing multiple doors leading to holding rooms and animal stables. Once they reached a intersection Kraet stopped the boy before turning to Aaron. She quickly stepped up to him and took off his shackles.
“I’m sorry about this Aaron, but this is were I must leave you.”
Aaron rubbed his rists.
“That’s fine but what am I going to do for weapons?”
She slapped her forehead between her horns with her palm.
“Sorry I almost forgot, I had one of my men put your gear in the holding room that your heading to right now but…” she lowered her head, “my father would not give back your demonic sword.”
“there goes the rest of my strategies.”
She nodded sadly, “I did manage to get you another sword so you can still dual wield.”
“Thanks Kraet…”
Kraet looked over he shoulder and interrupted him.
“I’m Sorry I really need to get going my fathers expecting me.”
Aaron nodded to her as she left. He watched her walk down the hall until the boy pulled on his arm.
“Please follow me, sir.” The boy said in the demonic language.
“lead the way.”
The boy smiled hearing Aaron attempt to speck demonic. The boy lead him further down the hall.
“Is it true that you’re a human?”
“Yes.”
“you don’t look like one.”
“well I’m the Goddess Enae’s chosen… well I’ve changed.”
“You’re a Chosen Like ours!”
Aaron nodded, “yes though im not quite the same.”
The boy thought over this as they passed another intersection. After passing a few more doors the boy stopped and opened a door.
“This will be your room for the tournament.”
Aaron walked in and spotted his gear on the bench.
“Thanks.” Aaron said while fishing out a silver coin out of his gear and tossed it to the boy.
“Thank you sir… I hope you win.” He said as he was closing the door but stopped.
“Oh and sir when its your turn step on the magic circle on the floor.”
Aaron looked at the floor as the door closed. It looked similar to the teleportation circles he’s seen but it was altered and written in demonic runes.
After inspecting the magic circle Aaron began putting on his gear. He first put his knives back were they belonged before reaching for the belt. He quickly strapped his swords and long knives on before inspecting the blade that Kraet had gotten for him.
The sword was a twin blade katana. The two blades sat side by side on the hilt a small gap separating the two. The hilt was meant to be held by one had but had enough room for two. He quickly slid the blade back into its sheaf before sitting down on the bench.
[“Thanks for the Katana Kraet.”]
[“it’s not a Katana it’s a Katsu.”]
[“oh sorry I didn’t know that.”]
[“No need, so that means you got to your holding room.”]
[“yes I’m just waiting now.”]
[“it will be a few moments before my father starts the first match’s.”]
[“be careful Aaron.” Kris said worriedly.]
[“You better get through this! I’ll get you some mead…”]
[“He doesn’t need to drink!” Kris yelled at Laee.”]
[“ill be watching you Aaron.” Kraet said after the two finished.”]
“Aaron…”
Aaron turned to see Enae standing a few feet away. He could see through her like she was a ghost but she was still there.
“Enae how… When…”
she laughed sounding like music to Aaron’s ears.
“With that last contract I was finally had enough energy to create a projection of myself.”
“You mean astral projection?”
“no not quite… with time I’ll be able to fully take form.” She said while passing a hand through the bench.
A horn sounded and Aaron looked out the small window that was ground level with the Arena floor. The crowds in the row’s of seats quieted down as the Demon Lord Stood from his seat.
“Since the ancient wars we have had this annual tournament to honor our ancestor and worriers…and it is a reminder of what could once happen again in our future…”
He went on about their history, honor and pride before he proudly announced.
“let the Match begin!”
The crowd erupted in cheers as the horn once again sounded. Aaron stood there with Enae waiting until the magic circle began to glow.
“it’s time…” Enae said sadly.
Aaron quickly stepped onto the circle and stopped as black smoke rose from the ground rapping around him. he thought it was a trap for a moment until the smoke vanished and he was standing in the arena. Looking around he saw his opponent a few yards away.
The demon looked like he was in his mid teens. He was also about two feet shorter then Aaron with light black leather armor. Aaron quickly grabbed the hilts of his swords as the horn sounded. The demon quickly vanished in a cloud making him pause.
Aaron didn’t expect the demon to teleport but knew the attack would come from behind. He quickly turned while sidestepping turning into Enae’s form. The demon stab missed Aaron by mere inches. He quickly grabbed the demon’s arm and twisted it behind his back and used his momentum to force the demon to the ground.
The demon quickly tried to get out of the pin but Aaron slammed down on him with his knee. Before the demon could make another move Aaron grabbed the back of the demons head slamming it against the ground. The demon tried to elbow him with his free arm but Aaron dodged it while slamming his head against the ground again.
The demon continued to try and break out of his hold as Aaron continuously slammed the demons dead against the ground. He began to cry out and slow down his movements but continued to slam his head. He continued to slam his head against the ground until he stopped moving. Aaron slammed his dead three more times before stepping away from the unconscious demon.
The crowd was quiet as Aaron looked around before a few cheers rose but the boos drowned them out. The demon started to be rapped in black smoke before vanishing. He then noticed that black smoke was rising around him as well. As it cleared he was back in his waiting room so he sat down staring at his bloody hands.
Enae quickly appeared at his side trying to put her hand on his shoulder but stopped. He quickly wacked over to a bucket of water and washed his hands off. His mind racing.
[“It’s only a game… It’s only a game…”]
Someone tried to talk to him but he could only think of how real it was smashing that young demons face in. He sat there for a few minutes before looking up at Enae who was worried about him.
“Sorry I’m not used to…”
“Don’t worry I’m here for you.”
[“Aaron how did you beat one of the top contenders bare handed?!” Kraet Said shocked]
[“What do you mean he was only a kid?”]
[“he is an apprentice to one of our greatest assassins.”]
[“I guess I was just lucky…”]
[“But bare handed!”]
Aaron looked at the floor the demons dagger laid there on the magic circle. Looking at it he kicked it away before hearing cheers through the window. He quickly stood up and walked over to it. Out in the Arena a large demon had just defeated another demon that was now disintegrating in death.
Aaron watched as they vanished and another pair of fighters appeared. One of the demons was bout Aaron’s height while the other was almost eight feet tall. The massive demon slammed his hammer at the ground to shaking the ground. The other just slid his sword out as the giant charged him. as the Giant demon was almost in reach he swung his sword sending a massive ink black wave out.
The wave went strait through the giant slid his sword back into its sheaf and stepped aside. The giant demons hand holding the hammer fell to the ground cut cleanly away from the body. The Giant demon stood there a moment longer before splitting down the center.
The crowed erupted in a mix of cheers and howls as victor along dead body vanished from the arena in black smoke. Soon the next fighters appeared and started their match. Aaron continued to watch for a while then sat down Enae standing at his side.
He continued to wait as hours passed before the magic circle glowed again. Aaron stood up while Enae nodded before walking to the circle. The black smoke once again surrounded him before revealing the arena.
Standing before him was another demon almost a foot taller then him with a massive bastard sword almost twice his height in length leaning his shoulder. It was stone black with red runes running down its length. The demon looked at him and smiled a wicked grin.