{Hey guys. I present to you my third chapter. As I started writing, I’m getting a hang of it. I would love to
hear your opinions. I appreciate any constructive criticism. Even if you don’t like something in this world, do
comment on it. I’ll try to correct it, or try to explain it to you the reason I have made it so. I’ve just started,
so it will take some time for me to build the world. I decided that it would be better to explain
different things as the character goes around the world discovering new things.
Even though he created it, things have changed a lot since he did. Evolution always takes place.
I’ll make sure to properly build characters, though forgive me if I make a mistake. This is my first time after
all. Well apart from my other story Syndicate which I started about two days before this one.
I myself was tired from all the reincarnated in a new world and virtual reality fictions. But they provide
for a good fantasy world. You can literally do any thing with those stories. I tried a different approach with
this one. It may sound similar, but its different in a certain way.
Anyway... Hope you enjoy reading this as much as I do writing it.
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Thanks}
Few hours after the previous events
Mephisto along with the two women that he had saved earlier were almost at the border. This really was
a good idea. As Mephisto had seen from afar, in the space the place where the four of the beasts had held
the two women captive was near the border.
But reaching the border from a place which was so close to it still took them a few hours. Had he killed
the chiron and chosen to walk, he wouldn’t have reached even half the distance he had covered until now.
Specially with the two women, with him. With the amount of injury they had suffered, it wouldn’t be
surprising if one of them even fainted.
At the border, they got down. The chiron which had been running continuously up till now took a long
breath. His wounds were already clotted.
It was truly impressive how quickly their bodies healed. The beast race lived up to their name.
They really were peerless physically. Although the current events had really shaken the
chiron. To his knowledge there was no human capable of overpowering 4 beasts like he did. And yet he
didn’t feel that the man was stronger than them at all. If so how did he manage to defeat them this easily?
But still evading their senses, ambushing them and easily killing them without so much as a scratch.
If the human tribe was housing such warriors, it would certainly cause them trouble in the future. The chiron
thought that he should definitely report this to the superiors, that is if he got out alive. Even though the man
had promised him freedom in exchange for taking them to the border, there was no guaranty that this human
would let him walk out of there alive. If it were the beasts in place of the man, they’d surely kill him.
“Well then... (sigh....) since you fulfilled your part of the deal, let me fulfill my part too. Although
I feel like I will regret this in the future, but you are free to go.”
“Wha....I am free to go? Really?.... Thank you very much. I’ll take my leave.”
With that said the chiron left. Running back at full speed. In case the human has a change of heart,
he might still kill me like the werewolf and the goblin.
But certainly, the chiron had not forgotten the humiliation and the painful experience of loosing his
friends right in front of his eyes. Although he was kinda glad that the goblin had died. He never liked
that guy. Even though he was stronger physically, the goblin was still higher ranked than him. Maybe
some where in the hierarchy of the beasts they had preferred the one with the brains and not the one
with muscles for brains.
Still loosing a fight with a human?! That to with four of them against one?!!! He would loose all
credibility. But the chiron had that much of a sense to brush aside his pride for this information.
“What??!!! You are letting him leave?? You could have easily killed him.
Why did you let him go?” both the women said in unison.
Thats right. From a normal perspective it really was foolish to let him go. Even they knew that once the
chiron was free he would at once go and report back to his superiors.
“Ahhnn... Its fine. You don’t need to worry. Besides, aren’t we already inside our territory? They can’t
harm us here.” Mephisto jokingly replied.
“Maybe it seems that way to you. The beasts have already seized so much of our land. Once they hear
about this, there will be no end to them.”
“I said its fine didn’t I? You don’t need to worry about this matter. What you need to worry about is
the pussy attitude of this tribe. This is why nobody takes us seriously. Mephisto whose earlier replies
had a glint of joke or fun in it now seemed very serious.
The women at once understood that it was pointless asking more about that topic.
“So... Tell me about yourselves. Since I asked, I am Mephisto. I am going to the state’s capital to join
the army. I’ve had enough of the bullshit. Its time to rise.” Mephisto said proudly.
Hearing this, both the women started laughing. And Mephisto unable to understand what was funny
as he meant every thing he said.
“Looks like you’re new here. Anyway I am Mellisa. I live in the capital. I work at the Medical store
near the Champion’ Hall. And this is my assistant Beth. We were both working near the border in the
jungles to
collect some herbs, when they.....” at this point Mellisa chocked when she remembered what was going to
happen to them if this man hadn’t come.
“Oh.. That reminds me, we haven’t thanked you properly. Please come to our Medical store and let us
give you something to display our gratitude.” Mellisa spoke.
“Oooo.... Free stuff, I’m in. I’ll be sure to drop by.” Mephisto exclaimed.
“Please do”
While they were talking they had reached the city main gate. There were two guards standing there.
With medium height and build. What was surprising was their weapons and armors were of the average
quality at most. This was totally unexpected. The soldiers specially outside of the town must have good
amount of protection. Its because they are the ones that are responsible for the safety of the people inside.
“Hello Argus, how are you doing?” Mellisa asked.
“Is that you Mellisa? And Beth? You Two are safe!!! Dear God. I thought we would never see you.
Your condition looks so bad. Wait. How did free yourself from those savages? The last I saw you, you
and Beth were getting dragged by those beasts during their inquisition.” The guard Argus was genuinely
happy to see them.
[Wait...wait,wait,wait,wait,WAIT. His name is Argus. PFFffftttttt. Very fitting. The job he was best meant
to do.]
As Mephisto was thinking this grinning ear to ear, Mellisa introduced him to the guards.
“So he’s the one who saved you. Eh??” Argus said while analyzing Mephisto from head to toe.
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“Thanks a bunch mate. These girls are very important to us. They have saved countless lives you know.
The Duke had even set prize for the person who brings them back safely. You should go meet him.
Bet you’ll get some coins of gold easy.”
“I will. Thank you very much.”
“Ah.. About that, Argus can you land him one of your uniform? We’ve gotten enough glances as it is.
I can only imagine the numbers will increase. We’ll make sure to retur it properly.” Mellisa requested.
“Sure... Just let me take a look in our inventory.....Ah, here you go. Keep it. You don’t have to
return it.” Argus said.
“Tell you what, you’re going to look for a motel for tonight right? Just enter the one nearest to these
girl’s shop and look for the guy named Rust. And tell him ‘ Argus wants you to pay him back in blood.’
Hearin’ that, he’s gonna let you rent a room for free.”
[Wow..... Only 2 minutes and he’s already better than that cheater up there. Such good people do exist.]
“Thank you, but I can’t. I’ve already imposed too much on you.” Mephisto humbly answered.
“Just accept it. As a gesture of my appreciation.”
“Well, if you say so. I accept.”
“We should hurry and rest for today. Tomorrow I’ll go with you to the Duke’s court. To prove that you
have indeed saved me.” Mellisa interrupted the seemingly unending conversation between Mephisto
and Argus.
“Right. Let’s go. Old man I’ll come again to meet with you. I promise you a drink with the prize
I get.” Mephisto said while leaving.
“Alright then. Off you go. And don’t call me old. I’m only 45 you know.”
While going through, Mellisa gave Mephisto a tour of the city. Whatever shops and people came into
view that she knew, she told it to Mephisto.
And unlike other people who would get bored and start thinking about something else entirely, Mephisto
was very attentive.
Apparently the town was surrounded by a large wall from all the sides. Those wall had four main gates on
each direction. The wall were pretty high. Their thickness varied, but it was sure to withstand any attack
from the neighboring beasts kingdom until the people escaped. So why did Melissa say that it was still
dangerous inside?
After a while, they reached the store.
“Would you care to came inside for some tea?” Mellisa asked.
“No its fine for today. Maybe some other day. We should all rest. You both have been through a lot today.”
“I see. Thanks for your consideration. I’ll meet with you in your motel in the morning at 9, then we can go
and meet the Duke. Is that alright?”
“Perfect.” Mephisto smiled.
“See you then.”
With that Mephisto looked for the motel the Argus had told him about.
With little effort, he found it. It was a little rusty looking, but still manageable.
Mephisto entered the motel.
“2 silvers for a night, 5 for two days with meal.”
A man said as soon as he saw Mephisto walk in. Mephisto was startled. He saw the man was reading a
newspaper. The man didn’t even lift his head up to convey the message.
“Sorry I don’t have any money on me right now.”
“Well then, did you come here to smell the air? Get lost!!” The crooked man replied.
Mephisto got a little angry. He was trying to be as polite as possible, but still, the man was acting like a
grump.
“Are you Rust?” Mephisto asked.
“Who’s asking?” the man said finally lifting his head.
“Not me.. But Argus is looking for you. He has asked you to pay in blood.” Mephisto said in a
commanding tone, trying to get back for his previous behavior.
The man’s expression changed.
“You should have said that from the beginning. You are Argus’s friend right? Here are the keys.
Stay as long as you like.”
Mephisto could feel the man trying to act cool suppressing his anger.
[Wow the old man must have some thing on him. Some thing good. Anyways..]
“Thanks.”
Taking the keys Mephisto started going upstairs.
“Remember, breakfast is at 8 sharp. Either you eat or you miss.”
“Got it.”
Mephisto entered his room.
Seeing a bed in front of him, he jumped on it . He had not taken rest in almost a day. On top of that,
he had to fight those beasts to. It truly seemed like a never ending day. He’d never thought that this
would be so much tiring. He had not anticipated the human body to be so weak. Well maybe he could
train it, to get stronger. He really had much to learn and accomplish if he were to help the humans.
Putting these thoughts aside. He went to sleep.
After all next day was a big day. The day that would decide his fate in this world.