On the present day, Angela and Brayno continued their clash, with the latter simply evading the former’s attacks.

“You may have retained your strength, but you have no tenacity and will to win.”, said Angela.

“I will not attack you, Angela. Fang gave us hope, and I want our group to bring back the idea of hope onto other people.”, said Brayno.

“Hope? You fool. Our group was wiped out due to this so-called hope. We need to be strong to ensure that we won’t get betrayed again”, said Angela.

“Fang stood for something Angela. You know that Fang saved the lives of you and your brother. We need to ensure that the earlier version of Fang, the one founded by me and Ringorne would remain true to its values.”, said Brayno.

“Values? The same ones that allowed us to get betrayed by other people? The same ones that killed our friends and our companions? These people would destroy others without notice. We need to take power before other groups would destroy us.”, said Angela.

“Power? Seriously? Even if innocent people will die or suffer?”, said Brayno.

“No one is innocent. Either they are with us, or they are against us. People will rise and attempt to destroy us. They will either betray us or plan to betray us.”, said a defiant Angela.

“I guess that event scarred everyone in Fang.”, said Brayno.

“And yet, you still fight us despite everything that happened? You are despicable.”, said Angela.

“If your beliefs are strong and firm. Try killing me.”, said Brayno.

With those words, Angela drew her sword and attacked Brayno. Swinging at her former lover, Angela’s eyes were full of fury and anger. Each strike filled with anger swinging back and forth. Despite the fury of Angela’s attacks, Brayno would simply block it, making no attempt to even dodge the attacks against him.

Angela yelled at Brayno.

“You’re not even trying to fight me you coward. What are you expecting? That I would just lie down and lose on purpose. I’m not you.”

Not heeding her words, Brayno stayed silent. The silence by the swordsman caused Angela to get more furious with her former love. With anger driving her attack, she managed to destroy Brayno’s wooden stick. Without any resistance on the part of Brayno, Angela left a scratch on him.

Just as she was about to deliver the killing attack on Brayno, someone yelled,

Trees grazing our life, provide us with your protection. With your magic, block any attack against my adversaries

WOOD MAGIC: BARRIER

A huge wooden barrier came out of nowhere and shielded Brayno from Angela’s attack.

“Vivien? You’re here.”, said Brayno.

“As a druid from the village of Caltron, I have come to aid its guard, and as a friend, I’m here to help you.”, said Vivien.

“Friend? Ha, you think this traitor is worthy of being someone’s friend?”, mocked Angela.

“I already know. Brayno is responsible for the death of my big sister.”, said Vivien.

“And you would still side with him?”, said Angela.

“Yes. Before she left, my sister told me to forgive other people who might have caused harm to others if they are willing to change for the better.”, said Vivien

“We had that belief once, and what did it give to us? Nothing but pain and misery.”, said Angela.

“If I may interrupt, I came from a town where we trusted a lowlife to integrate with our village. We accepted him despite my misgivings, but at the end of day, my trust with a different stranger, ultimately saved our town.”, said Lance.

“You just got lucky.”, said Angela.

“I know. But a horrible experience should not influence our choices.”, said Lance.

“How do you know? We lost our men, and our heart.”, said Angela.

“I know. I lost a very important person in my life. I sulked and got mad, but I had to live by my creed and by late wife’s. I wanted vengeance too, but at the end of the day, my wife will hate to see me give in to my anger and hatred.”, said Musa.

“You all speak nonsense.”, said Angela.

“Angela, vengeance is not the answer.”, said Brayno.

“You stubborn fool.”, said Angela.

Angela then yelled,

WOOD SWORD STYLE: STRIKE

With fury in her eyes, Angela attacked Brayno. The latter simply took the attack and was cut by his former lover.

“Why won’t you even defend yourself against that attack!”, yelled a furious Angela.

“If you striking me down lessens your desire for vengeance, then I will sacrifice myself.”, said Brayno.

“What happened to you? Why did you become such a weakling? Did that village affect your mind and turned you into a wimp?”, said Angela.

“No. I just learned how to not let my emotions and anger get the best of me.”, said Brayno.

“Fool. It seems that small village has corrupted your mind. Ringorne was right, maybe its destruction would make you feel our pain, and understand what we all went through.”, said Angela.

“Do you really think I did not feel the pain during that time? I was just as hurt as all of you when we were betrayed.”, said Brayno.

“So why are you going against us?”, said Angela.

“Because other people should not suffer. Our great pain is not a justification for any unprovoked attacks to other people.”, said Brayno.

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“Binshil died because of others. A child was killed when we trusted strangers. Do you understand what happens when we allow others to walk over us.”, said Angela.

“I understand. I was in the same situation, but this village saved me.”, said Brayno.

“Less time for talking, more time for fighting then, traitor.”, said Angela.

“Fine by me.”, said Brayno.

Angela then went on the offensive, attacking Brayno. Unlike before, Brayno simply dodged every attack from Angela. However, he also would not attack her.

“Why do you keep on dodging my attacks!”, yelled Angela.

“I never wish to hurt you, Angela.”, said Brayno.

“You already gave me much pain, traitor.”, said Angela.

“And I don’t wish to add anymore.”, said Brayno.

While the two were fighting, the rest of the Fang commanders showed up in the scene. All of them drew their swords. Ulmar, Lakish and Ringorne showed up in the scene.

“Sis, we’ll take care of the traitor.”, said Lakish.

“No, leave him to me.”, said Angela.

“Just knock him back to his senses. We don’t need to lose another one of us.”, said Ulmar.

“You’re still too soft Ulmar.”, said Lakish.

“He is still our companion despite the current circumstances.”, said Ulmar.

“You are still too soft Ulmar. We need to crush this traitor before he could come back to his senses.”, said Ringorne.

“I’ll defer to you then, Boss.”, said Ulmar.

“Brayno, you were the one who wanted to destroy everything after the death of Binshil. You are really a flighty person, a stay in a village made you change your mind? Hahahahahahaha. I don’t know what to say to you.”, said Ringorne.

“The death of Luuriya made me realize how pointless our quest is, Ringorne. We need to stop now. Our anger should not consume us.”, said Brayno.

“All it took for you to change is a single death!”, yelled Lakish.

“I wish it hadn’t come to this Brayno.”, said Ulmar.

Ulmar then drew his sword and swung towards his former companion. With a swift blow, he struck Brayno, giving him a large cut.

“You simply took the attack? Are you such a fool?”, said Ulmar.

“No. I don’t wish to fight you. Without Fang, I would be a nobody.”, said Brayno.

“Then how are you going to stop us?”, asked Ulmar.

“So that is why you allowed us to follow you, Brayno.”, said Musa.

“So, we can take care of them.”, said Lance.

“Nope. I let you follow me since Vivien would try to go here. I need you to protect her.”, said Bryano

“You knew Vivien would follow you?”, asked Morgana.

“I have become her guardian after the death of Luuriya, and I wanted to protect her. Regrettably, she has grown attached to me like an older brother.”, said Brayno.

“Why did you make her follow you! What the heck!”, yelled Morgana.

“Because if she follows me, you will follow her as well. I trust that you would protect her if I’m gone.”, said Brayno.

“You really want to atone for your crimes? If you want to do it, change yourself. Don’t bring a burden onto a someone else. Vivien deserves better!”, said Morgana.

“And that is precisely why I’m entrusting her to you.”, said Brayno.

“You don’t make sense. If you truly wanted to protect Vivien, you should have stayed in the village and continued guarding it.”, said Morgana.

“Yeah. My mistake. I rushed towards my old companions to try to stop them. It is clear now that they won’t stand with reason. I overestimated myself.”, said Brayno.

Brayno then drew his sword, raring to fight.

“I’m so sorry Vivien. I shouldn’t have gone to the forest. It was selfish of me to even make you follow me. I always make bad decisions, don’t I? Anyways, I always thought I can reason with my former companions and make them see the error of their ways if they see Vivien. But I was wrong.”

Brayno then went on attack towards his former friend, Ringorne.

SWORD ATTACK: SLICER

With an attack, Brayno slashed the area in front of him, but Ringorne simply blocked the attack from his old friend.

“So, you have finally gone against us. We will eliminate you and your new friends.”, said Ringorne.

“Run, you’re no match for him!”, yelled Brayno towards Morgana.

But the young sorcerer did not listen to the swordsman and drew her wand and her spellbook.

“I don’t know what happened to you. But I assure you that Vivien won’t be harmed, and her village won’t be razed”, said an angry Morgana.

“So now a sorcerer would threaten me.”, said Ringorne.

“Leave him to me.”, said Brayno.

“Got it!”, said Morgana

Seeing the situation, Ulmar decided to use a spell to transform into a large bear.

“Brayno, I never wanted this to happen. But you and your companions must die!”, said Ulmar.

“I’m raring to have a fight with one of the most infamous hunters in the world. I’ll destroy you, Musa.”, said Lakish

“Morgana, is it? This has nothing to do with you, and yet you would still fight for a traitor. I’m going to teach you some lesson.”, said Angela.

“Bring it on.”, said Morgana.

Of all the members of FULL POTENTIAL, it was Lance, the Holy Knight would use the first incantation.

Light feel me with sanctuary, surround my body with your blessing, go forth give me your veil

ARMOR OF LIGHT

With his armor glowing, Lance charged towards Ulmar, but was unable to make him budge.

“This bearskin is really tough, isn’t it?”, said Ulmar.

Damn it. My enhanced armor can’t even put a scratch or bruise upon his bear skin, thought Lance.

BEAR CLAWS: SWIPES

Ulmar’s eyes glowed and poured his magical energy into his claws. The large bear attacked Lance, who used his shield to block the attack. Once the claws connected with the shield, Lance could feel the weight of the attack against him.

Although the claw attacks have enough force of weight behind it, the attacks also barely made a dent on the shield of the Holy Knight.

“You’re impressive kid. It’s a shame that I have to end you.”, said Ulmar.

“Among your companions, you’re the only one who doesn’t share any guilt or anger. Hmmm. Why is that?”, asked Lance.

“Maybe my previous monk training helped me.”, said Ulmar.

“A fighting monk huh? It’s been a while since I faced someone like that.”, said Lance.

While Lance is engaged in a fight against Ulmar, Musa is currently in a fight against Lakish.

Before the two fighters could engage with each other, Lakish ran towards the forest, hoping that Musa would follow him. The runewielder simply cut down tree after tree in his chase against Lakish.

“I know you’re attempting to trap me, kid. But it ain’t going to work.”, said Musa.

“Of course, I’m going to trap you. At our current level, you are clearly stronger than I am. However, a weaker prey can have its own tricks and if you’re not careful, I might…”

SLASH

A slash from a sword cut a portion of Musa’s cheek.

“Tsk. You’re still fast enough to react to my attack.”, said Lakish.

“Don’t underestimate me, amateur. I have hunted people stronger than you.”, said Musa.

Lakish then yelled,

Blinking movements, give me your energy. Make me move faster and destroy all my enemies. Help me protect the ones I love.

RUNE MAGIC: QUICK SHADOW STRIKES

With his speed and the relative darkness of the forest, Lakish went on the offense, attacking Musa with a frenzied attack. Although the runewielder blocked the majority of Lakish’s attacks. He was still slashed across his body.

“You impress me kid. Now it is my turn.”, said Musa.

RUNE MAGIC: SHADOW STRIKE v1

With a quick motion, Musa cut down the trees that Lakish was hiding in. The sheer force of the attack ensured that Lakish has nowhere to hide due to the large clearing created by Musa’s attack.

“You really are one strong hunter.”, said Lakish

“At least you know what you are facing. Other prey doesn’t realize that they are being hunted.”, said Musa.

“I’m aware of your strength, Musa.”, said Lakish.

“Let’s go then.”, said Musa.

While Musa and Lakish were currently fighting each other, Morgana and Angela have a staredown against each other.

I won’t use fire magic in this place. thought Morgana.

Flowing water, cold freezing water, hot water, give me your strength, with your droplets as cold as ice, bring forth

WATER BULLET

Small particles of water floated in the air, and with Morgana’s quick motion, it was directed towards Angela. Using her speed, Angela tried to evade the attacks, but the sheer number of water particles ensured that Angela would be hit by the attack.

Light, give me strength and belief. Help with this recovery, close the wounds and heal this person

LIGHT MAGIC: RESTORE

Angela’s scratches were healed after Morgana’s attack.

“So, you are a healer too.”, said Morgana

“Yes, I am healer, and I won’t let you go after Fang.”, said Angela.

Angela then drew her knife and went on the offensive against Morgana. Finally drawing upon her spellbook, Morgana yelled,

WATER FISTS

A large fist made of water almost hit Angela directly, but due to her speed, Angela managed to leap forward. However, Morgana anticipated such a move. She then yelled,

WATER ORB LEVEL 1

The Water Orb hit Angela square on her chest sending her crashing downward.

“Don’t underestimate a sorcerer, assassin.”, said Morgana.

“Tsk. Fang will beat all of you.”, declared Angela.

“Less time for talking, more time for fighting.”, said Morgana.