Part 1 – Why are you attacking me?!
I need to get as far away from this place as possible!
Running through this thick forest was a very bad idea on my part but it wasn't my fault that I was being chased by a person that had a high power ranged attack that literally made trees and other stuff disappear!
“Stop!” shouted a voice that I haven't heard for 8 long and peaceful months without her.
Right now all I can feel is fear when I hear that voice. Reason is simple.
She was hunting me right now.
“SWORD WAVE!”
Have to jump away now!
Leaping like a cat soaring in the sky for the first time, I somehow once again managed not to die there and then.
BANG
In the path of destruction, more of the ancient and thick forest of trees disappeared once again.
“Give me that 200000 gold....Give me that 200000 gold....Give me that 200000 gold....”
There was some weird chant coming from her mouth as well!
Also, did my bounty increase without me knowing?! Damn!
“Crushing Light into dust, Light of Onetia!”
From what I could see using Soul Scan and my own ability to sense magic well enough, I noticed that some sort of Light...no Holy type magic was being performed.
6 Balls of light appeared and shot out flying around the trees and headed before me as I was still a bit stunned that THAT Alexandra was using magic properly in battle.
But this is not the time to even feel a bit proud of her.
Darkness cancels Light!
Dark Formation ? Ball Form ? Dark Balls ? Multicast (6)
“Dark Balls!”
While running away, I created 6 balls of the dark element to oppose Alexandra's light...Holy element attack.
Guiding the attacks into each other, they cancel each other out completely with a small blast in between them.
“Why are you so stubborn?! Let me capture you!” screamed Alexandra seeing her magic efforts were quite useless against me.
Of course I had a number of retorts ready for her, but I had to chose this one.
“I don't want to! I rather burn this forest with me then let you get me!”
Yeah....that was a bad mistake on my part.
“Why you......”
I could sense the killing intent directly coming from her body from all the way here.
How the hell did I get in this situation...?
Part 2 – The Reasoning
10 Minutes ago....
“Shit!”
I was prating around on my own at the place where the three of us agreed to meet up at. Naturally, we communicated in past using the whispers but speaking in front of someone is the best way...though that can be disregarded when Alexandra is involved.
While it was 'fine' to meet Alexandra, I haven't been responding to her messages recently which means I'm screwed this time round.
Of course it would be fine if I had a long and tedious battle that would more or less destroy entire town with her, but there is one truth that I don't want to admit.
Over the 6 months since the Temple of Dragons and all of that stuff, I haven't gained a single level at all. I was pretty much stuck at level 256 and it wasn't my fault....
“Eden, did you complete the paperwork for today?” asked Thinny dropping a large pile of paper in front of me.
“Thinny, you know that we are in a pub right?” I asked sarcastically.
I gestured at the bar keeper signalling that he may be disturbed.
“No no no, you people can come and do whatever the hell you want.....please don't kill me....” the bar keeper eyed at me and cowered down automatically.
“...”
Is it me or people are doing this more often than usual these days. Plus there was a couple of groups that claimed that they were Dragon Slayers or something a while back. They were actually pretty weak.
Only Heavy Armour and Weapons and no flexibility at all. Simple Gravity magic I copied from another certain incident killed them quicker than I thought.
Well I don't want to do paperwork, I better meet Alexandra......maybe I'll do the paperwork after all...it IS important....
“Eden, are you going to sit here or do the paperwork we need in order to operate smoothly again or are you going to meet those friends of yours.”
I looked at Thinny who was getting pissed off by the second.
“Can I just sit here?”
“No.”
“Can I do the paperwork?”
“We just finished them just now.”
Thinny pointed and the other members of the Guild of Shadows pretty much had the paperwork done in a second....just as I looked away....Is it me or this guild really does not need me doing its paperwork slowly?
“Can I.....just sit here?”
I tired my first option again.
“Go meet that friend of yours.”
Damn!
“Did you remove that bounty on me?”
“Yes...”
Thinny looked away for a split second for some reason with guilt and amusement in his eyes....
“Well then....you guys can meet them as well then. Both of them are actually worse than me.”
“I'll be hard press to believe that.”
The other 4 snickered as well as if I made a joke.
“SWORD WAVE!”
Eh?
Battle Aura!
A golden barrier appeared around me by instinct.
Battle Aura is now active
BANG!
In that instants, my stamina took a heavy hit in one go. Man, that attack was freaking scary yet very familiar....
With realisation and horror, I looked at the hill side where the lone 'paladin' stood with her golden sword that was easily as tall her, pointed at me with malice.
“Alex...andra....?” I muttered since her sword and armour seemed a bit different from before.
Also I could feel that she was stronger than before besides in physical strength. She must have done some magical training or something over the months.
“Let the Light of Mighty glow as Night burn bright! Flash Explosion!”
With those words, Alexandra let light shine from her sword which temporary blinded me.
“Let the stars fall into dust. The eternal world remains and the mortal world weeps. Starlight Beam!”
Just when I regain my sight in some mere seconds, another flash of light appeared from Alexandra but this time I had a feeling that it was much more dangerous than the last one.
Neutral Formation ? Mana Shield
“Mana Shield!”
Creating a smaller but yet strong wall of mana in front of me, the light beam or whatever it was called diverted from hitting me and destroyed the bar that was behind me instead.
“...”
I quickly looked behind me to see if the others are safe but all I saw were what remained of them when they escaped when I looked away.
“Shit.”
By the time I looked back at Alexandra which was no more than a few seconds at most, she was already charging at me with the intent to kill me....again.
Part 3 – The Dragon and Warrior
“Dragon Transformation!”
Dragon Transformation is now active
Using the Initial form of this skill, I transformed my arms and legs n order to increase my speed and defence at those areas while maintaining a battle aura to stop most of Alexandra Holy Spells.
Ice Formation ? Ice Spike
Not bothering to even speak the name of the spell as there is a mad beast chasing me, I fired the spell in front of the feet of Alexandra which caused 3 ice spikes to appear from the water gathered from the trees in this forest.
But this didn't even stop her for a second.
“Holy Aura!”
Chanting those words which was very surprising for me, she covered herself with pure white aura. If I recall, it had a similar effect as my own battle aura but was more refined and did not depend on fighting spirit.
“Tch”
Ice Formation ? Ice Wall
Using the remains of the failed Ice Spikes, I tried to create a wall to stall for a bit of time but that too failed as she used her sword to cut cleanly through the ice.
Ice Formation ? Explode Factor ? Ice Explosion
“Ice Explosion”
A bit desperate now, I caused the ice around Alexandra to explode with great force which was kinda cheap but....to think I didn't think about this before.
“Ow ow ow. Why is it that you always have some sort of magic that is annoying to deal with?” Alexandra complained in the middle of standing up from the blast.
“Why is it that you can survive these kinds of attacks?” I complained back giving her the time to get up.
Well not really.
Ice Formation ? Pillar Form ? Ice Pillar
Gather Ice in the air, I formed a giant pillar of ice that was roughly the size of a mid size room in a house and dropped it on her.
“Cleave Blow!”
With a single motion, Alexandra smashed her sword into the Ice Pillar and ripped it into pieces.
“...”
I don't remember her having that skill. In fact, it was most likely out of the three of us including Viv, I gained the least amount of skills over the months.
But I wasn't ready to admit defeat yet.
“Dragonic Release!”
Dragonic Release
A modified version of the outer seal which once allowed access to power above the norm. Upon changing to a lesser race, this ability was taken away. In exchange, this state will pushes the body's limit was created to replace that.
Improvements have been made so this state has more power and stability compared to the original.
- Spell Damage Increases by 100%
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- Spell Range Increase by 60%
- Mana Absorption can be Activated
- Strength is Increased by 60%
- Agility in Increased by 60%
- Movement Speed Increases by 30%
- Defence Increases by 30%
- Resistance to Magic Increases by 20%
- Domination is twice as effective
- Fighting Spirit is increased by 150%
Time Limit: 12 Hours
With those words, the Dragon Power in me increased to its limits cause the Dragon Transformation to further increase in power as well as the scales on my arms that was not very apparent grew larger which made it budge from inside my armour. My battle aura also increased in size.
“Hmp! So you have a new trick! SWORD WAVES!”
Alexandra swung three times and three sword waves appeared on each of those swings.
Grabbing my sword and focusing my aura into it, I slashed at the first sword wave.
BANG!
You took 537 damage
Then the second one.
BANG!
You took 1524 damage
This time I was pushed back and when I tried to slash the third one.
BANG
You took 27092 damage
I was unable to hit it properly and was blown back.
“Oh Holy Light, let thy punish this Sinner. The Chains of Judgement come and begone as the call of the end begins. Through night and day, does thou seek the damned and drag them from the Heavens, Chains of Icarus!”
Holy light, turned into chains as they wrapped themselves around me at frightening speeds to the point I couldn't escape. In mere seconds, there were tens of layers of Chains around me, supported by Alexandra's magic abilities.
“Ah, damn. Had to try and show off there.” I muttered since I could have actually tried to run away from those Sword Waves. Well at least I know I can handle two of them at most now.
“Geez, I was expecting more from you Eden” commented Alexandra as she approached me.
“Shut it! I was stuck doing 6 months of paperwork without breaks!”
“...So what level are you?” said Alexandra cautious and yet amused by my outrage.
“265.”
“I'm level 315 right now.”
Damn, I knew she seemed too much stronger than last time. 50 levels separate me from her now, though I suppose it doesn't really count since levels do no determine strengths that much when it comes to us. But....it does help a lot especially when it involves us.
“By the way, where's Viv?” I asked.
Alexandra looked in surprised as if she forgot something then proceeded to talk for a bit in chat before saying, “Apparently there was a problem where some people destroyed a local bar and now he's helping restraining those who are panicking. Well it can be considered your fault as well for that bar disappearing into pieces”
That was your fault! Damn, I am so getting out of here.
“Dragonic Overload!”
Dragonic Overload
A modified version of the inner seal which once allowed access to power beyond the norm. Upon changing to a lesser race, this ability was taken away. In exchange, this state will pushes beyond the body's limit was created to replace that.
Improvements have been made so this state has more power and stability compared to the original. Partly inspired by Balance Breaker.
- Mana Doubles
- Gives Rapid Natural Mana Regeneration of 150 mana/second
- All Skills rank up by 1
- All Skills in Beginner Levels rank up to Intermediate
- Spell Damage Increases by 150%
- Spell Range Increase by 80%
- Strength is Increased by 80%
- Agility is Increased by 80%
- Movement Speed Increases by 50%
- Defence Increases by 50%
- Resistance to Magic Increases by 30%
- Fighting Spirit is increased by 200%
Time Limit: 4 Hours
Surpassing my limits right now, I used this skill. Frankly it felt no different from First and Second Seal Release from back then since after using it for too long, I become tired when I deactivate it.
With extra Strength, I tried breaking through these chains with brute strength.
BANG
BANG
The chains didn't break.
“Don't bother, I'm directly making sure that you don't break free. Only a monster can do that, which was a very unpleasant experience back then....”
It seems she also had her share of problems as well but this was not the time for pity.
“Full Dragon Transformation!”
Full Dragon Transformation is now active
With those words, the Dragon Transformation skill showed its true worth. Surrounding me in a thick density of mana, the core of the Dragon form was created as it lifted into the air and a massive Dragon was formed around it.
Coloured a dull Brown and black markings that was the results of the markings of countless curses, I completely turned into an actual Dragon.
“What the....” Alexandra could only mutter as she retreated away.
I turned into a 30 metre long Dragon which according to my skill level of Beginner Level 6 was not the full size. Each time it levelled up, this Dragon Form could increase in size my 5 metres in length alone.
I looked around for the retreating Alexandra on all fours.
It was actually quite uncomfortable for the first couple of times I transformed since I couldn't get used to the different skeleton inside this Dragon form but...it got better after a few tries. I only real issue I have is the tail which seems to have a mind of its own....
Using Soul Scan to quickly find Alexandra who had a blazing white soul which was kinda rare to have even fore those in the Holy path, I gathered mana in my mouth and fired it at her.
Dragon Breath!
A raging inferno of pure mana was sent flying at her with mere seconds to hit.
“Light Warrior!” shouted Alexandra right before the Dragon Breath hit her.
BOOOOOOM
As the dust quickly disappeared, I noticed immediately that there was some sort of 'thing' around Alexandra that was there even using Soul Scan.
Pure white in colour and standing on an even size as me, a great armour warrior appeared with sword and shield at hand. This thing was not a giant knight or paladin at all. It had no physical form but was yet...there. A creature of pure mana mixed in with Holy Magic.
So this is the so called Warrior of Light that Holy Templars can use.
I can feel an extreme amount of mana flowing through it that was not inferior than my Dragon Form. In fact, I feel that it was quite dangerous to face it right now of its sheer strength. But it seems it takes a lot to sustain it.
The Light Warrior looked as if it moaned in pain as its armour disappeared and flesh turned into bones but was still there.
It looks like it takes a lot of mana to even use it too that extent.
Well time to finish her while I have the chance.
I think I'll cook her in flames.
Gathering both mana and the element fire in my mouth, fire was created and gathered in a large ball that shone with great heat.
Dragon Breath!
The fireball released from my mouth went straight at Alexandra destroying what's left in between us.
BOOOOOM
But things don't always goes as planned.
A large lump of rock stood in the way and blocked the large fireball. Judging by its size and its humanoid shape, it was a golem.
“Viv....” called out Alexandra as she was out of strength to maintain the Light Warrior any longer.
I too deactivated my Dragon form as I walked to the two.
“It has been a while-wow!”
Suddenly tree roots appeared and wrapped around me retraining all movements.
Is it me or am I getting tied up often today.
“200000 Gold....” muttered Viv as his eyes turned into money signs.
“Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!” I screamed in fear.
It seems like I'm getting a not break even with these two. Man is it a bad day to have a large bounty on my head.
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Author's Notes:
- Word Count: 3000~
- Bored and finished up this first chapter. Not very long but is entertaining enough with the scream of fear at the end.
- Also note that I haven't proofread this properly. Call out mistakes at the comments.
- Also, no I haven't written the rest of the volume yet so I can't go spamming chapters every hour again.
- Fun fact, I finished all of the planning for the rest of this series. Funnily enough, the planning of the last battle was so long that it exceeded all of the planning from the rest of the volume. Yeah....its going to be torture writing that last battle. Don't expect that chapter immediately after the one before that. Also I'm going to drag Ninnin down with me by making him proofread that chapter as well. Of course this will probably happen near the end of the year at this rate.
- Another thing is I think I'm going to post chapters when I finish them since I have nothing to fall back on now.