“Wait! The yeti, bollocks.” Olen suddenly remembered the yeti that had been living rent-free on his mind.
His expression turned grim as he glared at Feimshall. "Feimshall, you bastard, you either explain the Yeti or else I'll be the one smashing you this time," Olen said in a menacing tone.
Alfrick mocked and gave a contemptuous look at Feimshall’s horrified face.
Feimshall, feeling the weight of Olen's wrath, rolled his eyes in nervousness and murmured in defeat. “Well, crap,”
“Liege, I… it’s not entirely my wish, right after I saw the Yeti throw the rock towards me and look straight into my eyes. I could see the respect of a warrior submitting its allegiance.” Feimshall sheepishly replied.
“What did you say? A yeti swearing its subservience to you?” Olen said, his mind racing as he looked at the goblin beside him. He wondered, 'Does this bastard have an affinity to attract its own kind of lifeforms to obey him?'
“AHAHAHA. What a rare sight to finally see two idiots standing together at the same time. You both looked like a couple match by heaven,” Alfrick moved his eye between Feimshall and the goblin, staring at them for a while, and suddenly laughed.
Feimshall's expression turned livid as he glared at the goblin in front of him with a murderous look on his face. But the goblin just shrugged it off and instead looked at his master with a yearning gleam in its eyes. Feimshall stared blankly at the goblin in front of him with a dazed look in his eyes. He sighed and limped his shoulders in defeat and helplessly shook his head.
Feimshall found out that ever since he defeated the Yeti, some part of him awakened, and from there since on, the goblin would annoy him now and then whenever he's close to it.
“Yes liege, after grabbing the shard crystal the yeti gave to me, a screen-like panel suddenly emerged from my thoughts after placing my hands on it,” Feimshall sighly said.
‘not a stone, but a crystal?’
“A shard crystal… Let’s see, if I'm not wrong, you should have gained something from the crystal. Is it an affinity, perhaps?” Olen curiously said.
Feimshall looked surprised for a while and nodded. "Your guess is on point, my Liege. It’s called [Myriad Affinity], an ability which lets me connect and tune to nature in harmony."
“It seems there won’t be a problem for you to take on the yeti once we get there.” Olen nodded.
Feimshall hesitated but decisively nodded since it was his mistake in the first place and his responsibility to begin with. “You have my word, my liege."
As they ventured closer to the site where the Yeti was last spotted, Olen's eyes caught sight of a peculiar stone on the ground. It was a rock with a glimmering, translucent object embedded within it. Olen quickly realized the potential of this stone, and discovered that its golden energy could enhance their strength.
Without hesitation, Olen snatched the stone and walked towards his two companions. He couldn't help but think, 'I hope that beast gets what's coming to him.'
Upon arriving at the location, Olen and his group felt a sense of relief as they saw the Yeti was still there, ravenously devouring stones that scattered before it.
Feimshall's eyes widened as he saw the Yeti standing at an intimidating two meters tall, much larger than it had been during their previous encounter. He took a step back, his nerves getting the best of him, and glanced at his companions, hoping for a support from their strength.
However, Olen reminded him with a severe tone in his voice: “You better not back down now, it's either us or that Yeti,”
Though it sounds like a joke, Feimshall knew if things got worse, the other two would lend his hand. But still hearing them jeering at him together, still leaves a bitter taste in his mouth.
Feimshall heaved a deep breath and swept the tumbling turmoil from his chest. He looked ahead at the spot where the Yeti stood, and for a second, his aura grew assured as his eyes grew determined and took a step forward.
Olen smiled, feeling a sense of assurance within himself. "I have no doubt he'll succeed," he said. He then turned his and spoke to Alfrick right beside him: “If he succeeds, then we have a card under our sleeves. If played right, it will do right in our favor.”
Aflrick pondered, his eyes brimming with epiphany at the thought of being able to subdue a companion whose strength could play a role in a battle ahead. "If it what's you say so my liege."
“And you’ll never know what’s behind that Rift,'' Olen continued, throwing his chances on the line. "Having the Yeti will only bolster our chances of exploring the unknown.''
Feimshall shouted a challenge at the Yeti, his voice shaking the very ground beneath them. "YOU BIG HAIRY BEAST, COME AND FACE YOUR MAKER!"
But before Feimshall could react, a gust of wind blew in his face, and he found himself staring up at the towering figure of the Yeti, its eyes filled with menace. "What the fuck." Feimshall let out a yelp of fear, something he had never done before in his life.
Olen “...”
Alfrick “...”
*Gulps*
Feimshall stammered, "I... hey there, little fella. Remember me? The day you swore allegiance to me?" He could feel sweat pouring down his back as he searched for a way out of this predicament.
Sigh…
“Well, looks like we have no choice but to interfere” This is not something with a brute strength could shoulder, that speed, is as twice or three times as faster than Alfrick.
Aflrick nodded, without hesitation, and both of them sprinted to his help, however.
The Yeti suddenly lay down to its knees, lowering his nose and sniffed all over Feimshall shoulder. Its breath drawing closer and closer, causing some of its mucus to scatter all around his face.
"Mother, Help!"
Feimshall's panicked cries echoed through the air as the Yeti approached him, its massive form looming over him.
"Stay still, Feimshall! Let it establish its familiarity with you," Olen shouted, trying to keep his companion calm.
As the moments ticked by, the Yeti's movements grew less aggressive, and it finally wrapped its arm around Feimshall, lifting him off the ground.
Feimshall struggled to catch his breath, but soon the Yeti's body relaxed, snuggling its head against Feimshall's face, showing its newfound affection.
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Feimshall looked like a tiny teddy bear being hugged by an enormous bear.
Olen couldn't help but feel a sense of revulsion at the sight, but he quickly regained his composure and rushed to the Rift Shard to examine the Yeti's stats, trying to distract himself from the bizarre scene before him.
[Monstrous Yeti]
Species: Abominable Yeti (Rare)
Mana: 2/5
Tier: 2 (1/100)
Abilities: Rage, Double Smash
Contract: Feimshall
Olen couldn't contain his excitement as he examined the transparent screen, observing the significant increase in the Yeti's strength. Its raw power was evident from the moment it devoured the stone earlier, it furthermore bolstered his confidence and yearning at the stones scattered around outside of the vicinity of the zone.
Olen being curious, positioned his thoughts to its ability called Rage, which another screen popped out.
Rage: As the species grows angrier, the increase in strength will depend on the intensity of its emotion.
Double Smash: A fixated action in which the species learns to maneuver its strength performing another quick smash.
Feeling satisfied so, Olen then checked the status of Feimshall if any changes were being made during the contract.
[Feimshall]
Species: Human
Race: Asgard
Talent: Extraordinary Perception, Increased Strength.
Abilities: Defensive Measures
Skills:
[Proficiency]
Two-Handed Sword 12 (86/100)
Heavy Armour: 4 (60/100)
Arcane: 2 (10/100)
[Progression]
Guardian: 2 (20/100) (Special)
[Contract]
Monstrous Yeti
Arcane: It’s a unique manifestation of a substance of mana that is only obtained through bloodlines or reaching a maximum proficiency in mana manipulation.
‘Peculiar, hmm, if I remember correctly, Alfrick also has a Magicka listed under his proficiency’
Magicka: It’s a unique manifestation of spiritual energy that is contained within mana. It is only obtained through rigorous shamanistic practice or through inheritance.
After looking for a second, Olen submerged his thoughts, but as soon as he closed it. He noticed a strange icon of a crystal flickering from time to time, right below the corner of the screen.
[Escalade]
[Due to the succession of the occurrence of an anomaly, a reward has been given]
Suddenly a swirl of energy instantly emerged around the [Rift Shard] as the energy grew dense to a mass of energy condensing before his eyes. The energy soon took its shape as it formed into a material floating made of an artificial stone. Steadily floating in front of his chest waiting for it to be grasped.
After examining the screen for a moment, Olen's thoughts became absorbed by it. But as he closed it, he noticed a strange crystal icon that was flickering occasionally at the bottom corner of the screen.
[Dwelling of the Longcloaks]
[A structure infused with the Longcloaks souls of the past]
A surge of energy suddenly erupted from the crystal as it rushed through Olen's third eye, causing him to experience a flood of memories from the past. He saw countless figures fighting for survival on a battlefield, their swords clashing as blood flowed freely. Their eyes were filled with a fierce determination, as if they had carved their existence to resist their enemies' tyranny.
Empires burned as the rubble of war littered the ground, and banners stood tall as symbols of fear for those who stood in the way of revolution. The images portrayed rebellion, revolution, savagery, honor, and freedom, as if they were ingrained in the very fabric of their being.
As the images began to fade, a voice echoed in Olen's mind, "Use it, it will guide you on your journey."
Olen's third eye returned to its brilliant state as he saw the crystal floating in his palm, its energy slowly enveloping him.
[Due to the unique properties of the [Void Sight] its ability to have merged with the [Shard Eye]
[What the rift see, sees in you]
He could see the intricate details of the crystal, its smooth surface and the deep, pulsating energy within it. He could also see the energy emanating from the crystal, connecting it to the building and the surrounding area.
Olen realized that the crystal he held in his hand was a shard of the larger crystal in the Town Hall. He also understood that the energy from the crystal was powering the building and the town, providing them with protection and strength.
[Town Hall of Heroes]
[A structure infused with the souls of the heroes of the past]
[The Asgardian Feimshall] [The Rebellious Leader of The Longcloaks]
"I had a hunch that the crystal served as a structure," Olen thought to himself, "It feels like I'm playing a RTS game." He looked around, trying to discover any other abilities of [Shard Eye] he may have missed.
As he scanned the area, Olen noticed strange, deformed energies lingering among the rubble of rocks scattered throughout the zone. Thanks to his ability [Void Sight], which had been assimilated into [Shard Eye], he could see the Void energies contained within the stones.
These changes were significant enough for him to identify the energies contained within the stones. He could finally lessen the trouble of looking to find the right stones among the endless pile of rubble spread throughout the zone.
Feeling satisfied, Olen took a moment to check his character screen, noting the recent changes in abilities he had gained from the [Escalade].
[Olen Fairer]
Species: Human Variant
Race: Unidentified
Talent: Increased Affinity, Language Proficiency, Excellent Perception, Void Senses, Shard Eye
Abilities: Foresight
General Skills: Dovahzul Language (Apprentice)
[Proficiency]
Language: 6 (90/100)
Arcane: 6 (25/100)
Speech: 99 (1/100)
Essence: 3 (1/100)
One-Handed Sword: 9 (22/100)
Rift: 2 (69/100)
Evocation: 6 (25/100)
Agility: 5 (69/100)
[Progression]
Rift Dweller: 2 (79/100)