Kapitel 7: The Observer from the Past Part 2

While they were continuing their journey the old man would hear some ruckus and strange footsteps. The old man would already have felt something strange so he pulled Artirian to the side to hide in near the tree. Then soon a pack slowly just crossed in front of them a pack of dire wolf beasts.

Then to take a look the old man would take a small peek. And from there the old man notices it was a scout party pack of the larger pack of dire wolf beasts. As the old man observes the dire wolf beast only numbered by 4 wolves. Then after a few seconds, the whole pack have crossed but then the lead wolf would smell something different.

The old man already noticed it was the smell of humans and that is their smell. He then whispers to Artirians ear " We must leave here quickly!" then Aritirian would nod. Luckily the lead wolf would continue to walk away and did not rather seek Artirian and the old man.

After that incident, the old man would find a small cave. It is a small cave but the inside was large enough. Then Artiran and his curiosity strike him again but before he ventures into the depths of the cave he has been warned by the old man "Hey boy don't get too far there are some monsters that even beasts cannot be matched."

While Artirian ventured out the old man would be creating the campfire for both of them. Then Artirian finds a stick-like object that is placed behind a giant boulder of rock. "What is that? That is pretty weird; it has jet black and violet aura. Never seen like that kind of object before. Wait let me use my gallant force to move this boulder"

Artirian then slowly use his pre mature gallant force to compress the mana flow to his arms to be able to move the giant boulder.

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Artirian POV [Note: the ```are the MC mind the "" is how the MC speak then ** are action.]

``This place is amazing, it looks like it was untouched and unexplored but the thing is it is only a small cave. I think even wild beast are afraid to this place``

**I looked at the rock and beside it looked like a type of sword it was different from the other objects I have seen.**

I would start walking towards it as I walked towards the object and my gallant power would slight get a surge of burst into my hand knocking me off the ground. Then the object emits some kind of violet-black aura to it. It emits a different kind of feeling like despair and vengeance.

"This sword is different, maybe that is why no one has ever touched it or even taken it."

**After that I then imbue myself with a little of gallant force and start to walk towards it again. And from my second try, I was almost able to touch it before knocking me again.**

``The force of the aura gets much stronger than I think. Maybe If I adjust more of my gallant force I can touch the object and soon hold it with my hands.``

After **I imbued myself with the gallant force with much more strength than before, I was able to grab the object. It was a stick but it emits a black and violet aura to it. As I hold it firm in my hands** Then a daring flashback in my story: the death and the loss of my family.

But as my flashback repeats in my mind, The power grows much within the stick that I am holding firm, It was eating my precious memories and changing to despair and vengeance

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After that, the cave suddenly began to shake. Then the old man who was setting up the campfire felt the suddens hake of the cave so his heartbeat slowly raises and as he also became alert he then looks side by side on what was happening. After that shock, He slowly stands up and checks his surroundings.

He has already set the fire for the campfire. Then the old man would be curious about what Artirian has found so he goes deep into the small cave. And there he saw Artirian who had an object in his hands. He then shouted at Artirian "Hey boy what are you holding back there?" But Artirian would not even reply to the old man or even look at his direction.

Soon the old man slowly walks towards Artirian and then where the old man saw a different kind of Artirian. And he would see that the object Artirian holding has been emitting a strange kind of power.

And it was a different type of possession as from what the old man can see, the old man still can't figure it out by looking at it. So he walked towards Artirian bit by bit and as he walked towards Artrian he would try to make conversation with Artirian. "Boy are you alright? Are you good" slowly the aura of the object would engulf Artirians hand.

"There are two big problems in that kind of aura. It is either a Wild beast has possessed that object or a dead being has possessed that weapon. Or if he is lucky Wild beasts have entered the object and not possessed it."

Slowly the old man sees Artirian being engulfed by the black violet aura that was earlier surrounding the object. After the old man quickly run towards Artirian and as he reaches Artirian slowly he would see the surge of gallant power that is manifesting on Artirian. And when he saw that the old man would use his gallant power to also manifest it and compress it at his fist.

As the old man gets nearer the possessed Artirian. Artirian then tilts his head towards the old man and then dashed towards the old man. And as the old man sees that he would then raise his arms to block an incoming punch from Artirian.

And as it hits Artirian punch was blocked by the old man's arms. Then Artirian hand would retract and go into a defensive while the old man would try to have a jab-straight combo using a gallant force.

Then old man also notices that Artirian strength and agility have increased drastically. Now the old man conclusion is concrete that the object is a possessed one and Artirian must overcome the test or else bad things might happen to him and to Artirian. The old man still tried control his power because he doesn't want to injure Artirian that badly.

But he had no choice as he increased his strength and the possessed Artiran also increased in strength. "Why won't you wake up you moron" the old man shouted.

Both of them would be exchanging punches and kicks. As it lasted for about 3 hours straight of fighting before Artirian slowly falls on the ground because of the body exhaustation. While the old man falls on his knees in front of Artirian who was laying on the ground the old man would then say "This boy is really amazing I never had a sparing in that kind of way..the last time was with his father."

After the fight, the old man would then lean on the rock wall and start to cook rabbit meat.

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Old man POV

``This boy is very different to those I have trained in the Academy before I joined the corps. If i were to train this boy in my prime time he would even surpass his father and even without training this young man to be a fine officer he sure will find a way to seek the truth``

**I then grab a slice of rabbit meat and start to munch on it**

"Hey boy its time to wake up and try getting up!"

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2 hours have passed before Artirian has awoken from his slumber and gets back to his senses."Ugh ~damn my head hurts and my body hurts~". Once he gets his vision clear he would look around but still, as he looked at the old man was so battered with small scratches and bruises on the face and on the body. After all, these two have fought for 3 hours straight.

But still, Artirian did not know what happened earlier or what he did he only knows that he have the flash back of a families death. that he then smells the food that the rabbit meat that is being cooked. But as he tried to get up he would feel the pain all over his body. Because he too has many bruises especially in his arms and face. Even his head still aches because of the powerful surge of force from the object.

After that, he looked at the old man and then tried to reach the water bag and as he reached it he would feel the pain in every moment he would make. Slowly he would be able to drink the water from the water bag.

He then looks at the old man and with a soft tone of voice he then ask the old man "Sir… hmm what has just happened I really went black and don't know what happen?" then the old man would then look at him and say "try and rest you fought hard boy".

Then Artirian once again asked the old man "How come we both have bruises?" then once again the old man replied "It is because of the training don't worry too much I have given you the first aid for those"

Then the old man looked at the fire and then say

"Earlier the stick you have grp was an object that was possessed by a wild beast. And from what I know because you returned you have successfully passed the beasts test. And to add I never have seen an object being possessed by a beat before. And from what I conclude while we fought earlier, the last owner of that weapon died with a fiery vengeance and anger deep. And from that moment on the wild beasts have taken possession of that object. So that explains the despair and vengeance type of aura surrounding the object."

Artirian was speechless as he heard the old man. But as he said those words Artirian has carefully listened to the old man but there is the feeling of being afraid to use the object as a weapon.

When Artirian turned his gaze on the stick-like object it slowly changed its shape as to a Bokken sword.

Earlier it was like a real stick with a handle can be compared with a practice sword. And then both of them would be surprised "So that is also a hidden skill the object can change in the owners will. What an amazing boy you are" the old man exclaimed.

The object also changes its composition the aura that the object emits earlier has changed into the jet black aura. The Bokken sword now also removes the violet aura that was surrounding it earlier. The colour left was jet black as it changes the composition of the Bokken sword. Artirian would take his little force to try and hold the Bokken sword.

But at the same time, the old man is watching Artirian. And as Artirian holds the Bokken sword a surge of mana force is going through his body and inside his mana core even his gallant force has slowly been evolving but it was not enough to evolve.

After 30 secs everything goes back to normal. Artirian would then be comfortable with the Bokken sword and he was able to grip it like a tiger and as he swung his Bokken sword left and right. "This is awesome," Artirian laughed.

Then the old man would let Artirian eat first before saying "get some rest we will be moving tomorrow so I expect that you will be alright by tomorrow. Use your gallant force to heal quickly and yeah keep your weapon beside you.".

Morning came and Artirian would slowly open his eyes "Ugh~ damn it's morning already" he would then get up and yawn and stretch his arms because he had taken the old man's advice and he was able to heal pretty much quickly.

After that, the old man would then say "Let's move. We are already late for our schedule. Let's start heading out boy we are late for the hunt that we are supposed to go to yesterday" Artirian quickly got up. "Aye, Sir."

Then the old man would then throw a fruit for Artirian "here catch" the old man said. Artirian would be able to catch it in no time, "that is your breakfast so let's move". The old man said as he walked out of the cave first.

Artirian and the old man have been walking quite far from the cave. After a few more hours of walking, they have now reached the Lone Horned Shire which is homed by many different kidneys of Wild beasts.

The wild beasts can be classified in multiple levels of power. First, there is the D- and the D+ these wild beasts are the lowest-ranked Wild beasts. These beasts are known to be herbivores type of wild beasts that eat plants rather than meat.

Then followed by C-,C+, B-,B+ this is the mid-tiers of the wild beasts which belong to the omnivores of the wild beasts type like the Bakarei which is Wild beasts that both eat plants and meat. The Bakarei is a huge wild beast with four feet and has sharp razor claws and sharp teeth. It is around 7 ft tall and 5 ft wide.

And then there are the B++, A, AA as the high tier class wild beats. These beasts are the strongest and most skilful in hiding their own. That is why an AA wild beast is still in debate if it's a true wild beast or just a rumour.