บท 77: To the next battlefield
Mays was without doubt a genius martial artist back in his youth. He even managed to master the Three Forbidden Arte of WhiteBlood Clan before he reached twelve years old. His overwhelming comprehension and talent was both a blessing and disaster to him.
Because of his tender age, he often lose himself to the desire driven by those forbidden arte. As if those arte had a consciousness of their own, they often took advantage of the young Mays by whispering things defying common sense to him. This was also the reason why Mays often goes berserk which in the end led to the sealing of most of his martial power.
The first time Mays practiced his martial arts under the effect of Drasca's enhancement, the wisp of consciousness from the secret arte which was hidden deep within himself broke free from the seal by itself. Rather than trying to corrupt Mays with its weird ideal, it did something totally unexpected this time. It submitted to Mays readily without resisting. The avatar of Mays inside his own consciousness was born as the result after every bit of that arte's consciousness merged with Mays.
Drasca who was used to being alone inside his consciousness couldn't believe her own eyes when that happened. This was the first time for her to see something other than her kin able to do something like that.
Obviously, Drasca was clueless as of what actually happened with Mays. The avatar conjured inside his own consciousness was indeed him but it was not only him alone. It was actually the combination of Mays's thought projection merged together with the will of the secret arte of his clan.
Movement Arte, Hallow Sprint. Battle Arte, Overwhelming White. Secret Arte, Infinite Reflection. These three were the forbidden arte of WhiteBlood clan, the arte which the young Mays learnt and mastered by himself back then.
Truth be told, most of the member of WhiteBlood clan got their martial powers crippled after they failed on comprehending these arte. That was the reason why these arte were called forbidden arte, only bestowed upon highly regarded prodigy who had certain chances of succeeding. Even the young genius Mays couldn't master all these forbidden arte without any drawback.
''Drasca.''
''Yes?''
''What do you think?''
''About that speculation of yours?''
''Obviously.''
With a gentle gaze, Drasca looked over the avatar of Mays who stood in front of her. It still felt weird no matter how many time she saw this avatar of Mays inside his consciousness. The feeling might be the same as what woman always feel when a man intruded their personal space.
''Truth be told, I think that your speculation is mostly correct.''
''Oh, then?''
''But without solid evidence, everything you believed to be true would in the end still be a speculation.''
''I can't refute that. But I believe that the day for the truth to be revealed won't be long.''
''You're right about that.''
''Meaning?''
''It's a legend passed down from older generation which prophesized the emerging of a godkin who possessed the blood of the old god. That person could defeat the strongest being in this world by himself and he also will reveal the truth of the world.''
''Don't tell me...''
''Yes, it's you. Your fighting prowess already surpassed me even only during the time you are empowered by my skill. It was a matter of time before you defeat King Hitam Legam and fulfilled the prophecy.''
Drasca was clever. In fact, her intelligent rivalled most godkins who was on the top ranked such as Mays and Stan. Too bad, her personality was cold and taciturn. She wouldn't even talk to others if she had no reason to.
The only one she opened up to was Mays. She only talked a lot inside Mays's consciousness. And obviously the main reason why she was impartial to everyone except Mays was because she believed in her judgement. Her instinct told her that Mays was the one she had been waiting for.
''I'm just curious. Could it be that you knew it was me from the very first time we met?''
''Women love secrets. Please don't dig into them as women hates that type of men the most.''
''Says the one who reads my mind all the time.''
''You're a man. Bear with it, hehe.''
With a soft giggle, Drasca then disappeared from Mays consciousness. She was also good at picking the best time to disappear. Mays could only shook his head helplessly before he continued to ponder over everything said by Drasca previously.
Thanks to his exceptional bright minds, he already knew that this whole world, the HeavensTale, his clan's martial arts, the four guardian clans, the old gods and even their so called enemy, the demons were all interconnected.
What picked his interest was the so called demon clan which was their real enemies. With the scattered knowledge he received from the forbidden arte's consciousness, he gained several new information about the impending troubles ahead of time.
The information were not much but most of them were crucial piece. The existence of demons which was something from outside of the three realm, HeavensTale, HellsGate and MortalsGround. The overseers which were legibly the offspring's of the old god. These two were the most important part of it.
''Well, no use brooding over the inevitable. We'll cross the bridge when we come to it.''
Mays let out a small sigh as he gave up thinking about something out of his normal scope of common sense. He was now totally thankful to the fact that he managed to get into this world by chance and was discovered by Drasca early on. If not, he might not be able to rid himself of the foreign consciousness who always tried to corrupt his minds.
The fact that only three people including himself out of fifty thousand people who was teleported into this world were from the guardian family showed how lucky he was. Not to mention that the chances for these people to have learnt their clan's forbidden arte was even lower. One even need to subdue a top ranked gold ranked insane boss on top of that in order to remedy the foreign consciousness inside their body. Mays who met all these criteria was a wonder indeed. Thanks to that, he managed to gain something others couldn't even dreamt of, strength comparable to a top ranked insane bosses while being a godkin.
''Master, Misfit Squad has just arrived.''
''Good. Bring them to the dining room. I'll be there shortly.''
The sudden message delivered by Mira from the other side of the door pulled Mays out from his wondering thoughts. He then stood up from the bed after he stroked Ria's hair gently before kissing her plump lips. This sweetheart of his was still asleep thanks to the fatigue from the fight last night. Or so he thought.
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''Such a nice save. I totally forgot about that pig.''
''It's nothing much. We just happened to run into him on the way. He is heavily injured before we even meet.''
The one talking casually to Mays was unexpectedly Samat. The others who was also seated on the dining table together with Mays for breakfast were too nervous to talk. It couldn't be blamed on them though. The one sitting in front of them was after all the famed Red Wargod, the legendary godkins rumoured to be number one in HeavensTale. Not to mention that even the Pink Demon Ria was also present.
Both Tomiran and Kasimon also kept their mouth shut. They might already started chatting with Mays casually if nobody was present but at the moment, they still kept their usual facade.
''Haha its good that everything ends well. Come, come, eat to your heart content. The food cooked by the elves are delicious.''
The one talking in a merry tone was none other than Ria. She joined in a few minutes right after the food was cooked. Truth be told, she was already awake when Mays left the room earlier but she pretended to be asleep as she tried to hide her embarrassment. Mays's spontaneous act of kissing her sincerely made her felt blessed. It might meant nothing to others but for a naive person like her, it was a definite proof of how deep Mays love was.
''Okay. Eat some, Joyah.''
''Ss...Sure.''
Seated on the same table as her idol, Joyah seemed like she had regressed back to a child. She couldn't even talk properly as she always stole a glance toward Ria. Dora sighed helplessly as she watched her best friend acted that way. Back when Ria was separated from Mays for one week last time, they never had the chance to talk to each other at all. It was always Kasimon who stayed by Ria's side for the whole week.
''What is it? Something on my face perhaps?''
Ria asked as she rubbed her cheek and chin gently. It was obvious that someone perceptive as Ria would notice when someone kept looking at her.
''Nn.. nothing. There is nothing!''
Immediately trying to deny it, Joyah stuttered as she spoke. Dora who sat beside her shook her head as if she had given up on her friend. This close friend of her who was usually fierce was now unexpectedly meek. This change of attitude was way too much.
Knowing that she wouldn't get her answer from the two girl seated opposite of her, Ria then looked at Mays while moving her face all over. Mays then stared at her face for several seconds before he commented.
''There is nothing on your beautiful face. Here, eat this.''
As always, Mays tone was nonchalant as he shoved a piece of peeled fruits toward Ria. He treated everyone else present inside the dining room as nonexistence as he did whatever he wanted. Ria was bashful at first but she still ate the fruit willingly. She was obviously delighted in her heart because this was the first time Mays did that.
''Um, delicsisous.''
She eagerly praised the food while she hastily chewed on it. Mays just couldn't help but patted her head upon seeing how cute she acted. Everyone else on the table were staring at them without saying anything.
Truth be told, these people were totally not used to how Ria acted. They had spent five years in this world before Mays came hence they knew how domineering Ria was during these five years. Even Joyah who was Ria's brain dead fan was shocked upon seeing this kind of Ria.
''Psss... That is the real Pink Demon Ria right?''
Unable to comprehend what she currently witnessed, Joyah whispered to her best friend just to make sure. Sitting on the same dining table with her idol was enough shock to her already and this sudden change of personality intrigued her even more. She started doubting that everything currently happening right now might even actually be a dream.
''You're not dreaming and yes she is indeed the Pink Demon. But... the she right now is not the same as the domineering demon you're used to.''
''Eh, why?''
''Because of love.''
That sentence shocked Joyah so much that she dropped the spoon she was holding. Every pair of eyes were now fixed on her as she hastily grabbed the spoon she dropped. She tried her hardest before she managed to force out a weird smile to hide her embarrassment. The only thing which made her glad was the size of the dining table which was exceptionally big, making it harder for Mays and Ria to hear their conversation if they whispered.
''She is always like that, just let her be. So, what would our next course of action be?''
The one covering up for Joyah was the leader of this squad, Samat. He was good at saving the situation as if he was trained to do so.
''Now that the Moon Elves has submitted to me, I'll go to the other two elven dukedom and subdue them. ''
With a serious look on his face, Mays looked at the faces of each Misfit Squad's member before he continued.
''As for you guys, I want you guys to proceed together with the Crimson Army and destroy both the ogre's and goblin's kingdom. I will follow you guys shortly. Any objection?''
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''San, you sure the location agreed before was this place?''
''Of course I'm sure. This is without doubt the Norlenta Waterfall. There was no other waterfall here except this one.''
''Then where are those people who should be waiting for us here?''
''That... I'm not sure either, haha.''
San laughed dryly as he scratched his head. He was totally clueless as of why the Misfit Squad had disappeared from this place. As for the spirit left by the Misfit Squad who stayed at his side, he was in the same situation as San. He wouldn't be able to get new information if his master didn't contact him.
''This sucks. Let me go look for them myself.''
Obelisk was eager to meet with Mays so bad that he was not thinking straights anymore. The thing he regretted the most when he got transferred into this world was that his life debt would be left unpaid. The moment he heard the news of Mays's arrival, he knew for sure that this was his calling.
All of a sudden, a space crack opened not too far from them, alerting San and the rest. The only one who would use the spirit rod was none other than Tomiran who left his spirits to stand by at San's side. Obelisk immediately rushed toward the spatial crack while Tomiran's spirit who was previously there had switched to another spirit.
''Tch, its closed.''
San spitted as he looked over the area where the spatial crack was just opened.
''It can't be helped. Ten second is too fast. What do you plan on doing anyways?''
Jace asked even when he already knew the answer. From the way San acted, he knew that San wanted to go to the other side right away.
''What else? Go to where they are of course! Eh, that Obelisk, he managed to get here on time.''
''Haha yep. I saw him entered the spatial crack at the last second.''
''Daaaaamn he is one hell of a sprinter.''
Both San and Jace rushed after Obelisk but it was apparent that they failed to catch up with him. Even Obelisk himself barely made it into the spatial crack, let alone the two of them who lagged a bit behind.
''Errr... Hi, leaders. I.. I am Susanne.''
In front of San and Jace right now was a female half-kin, garbed in thief's gear. She was one of the two spirit's of Kasimon. The former spirits who stayed here was a female wolf kin ninja, Arianne. Kasimon might only have two spirits but the two of them were fully geared with legend tier item. They were both third tier spirits which barely passed as elite spirits.
''Tell us everything you know.''
San demanded with his haughty tone. He was still quite pissed by the fact that Obelisk managed to go to the other side while he himself was left here.
''Cut it off, San. She was not to be blamed for it.''
''Ugh, sorry.''
San immediately apologized after he got rebuked by Rose who finally arrived at the scene. Leet followed closely not too far from her. They surrounded Susanne like a group of hungry hyena, barely able to hold themselves from pouncing over.
''Just tell us the plan. Mays should have everything calculated already I guess.''
With her soft and comforting tone, Rose talked to the female halfkin who looks like a middle school's human girl. Maybe it was because of her unique random personality, Susanne felt comfortable when talking only to females. She could finally talk normally after Rose come over.
''Sir Mays only give one simple order. March onward directly and crush Black Dragon Chasm and the three surrounding dukedoms. He will be there shortly. ''
Jace and Rose immediately took out a map as they observed the direction and destination attentively. San and Leet on the other hand just looked at each other without saying anything. These two were obviously not the type to think about complicated things. San would surely follow what his brother told him while Leet would try to back out at every given opportunity.
''From what I know, DarkMonarch had gone to the demon empire directly. Our only opposition would without doubt be the dark dragon king who was ranked first. What do you suggest, Jace?''
''Truth be told, I'm in. This plan might be simple but it was without doubt the best option for us. Delaying the inevitable fight just because the opponent hold the home ground would be inefficient.''
With his thumb rubbing his chin, Jace gave a sound reply to Rose.
''That's true. This way, we can sweep through demon continent faster too. If both us and DarkMonarch are successful, we can literally say that our crusade managed to conquer the demon continent.''
''Yeah. I don't agree to how those DarkMonarch people do things but their strength was gunuine.''
The strength of the current living godkins were way different than they were back in the way five years ago. Every single one of these godkins were survivors of that perilous war. Each of them had honed their skills over the year for five full years. Even a villager would turn into veteran after spending that much time on training, let alone these godkins who were gifted with battle skills and sturdy body suitable for battles.
''Three vassal dukedom and the dark dragon kin. Take your pick.''
''My target is obviously the strongest one, leave the dark dragon kin to me.''
Right after Jace finished his line, San replied right away with his fist clenched tightly. He never shied away from challenge.
''In that case, I'll take ColdBlood Dukedom.''
Rose picked that dukedom because it was the closest one to Dark Dragon Chasm.
''I'll go to SprintingTortoise Dukedom.''
''Tch, i don't have any other option do I? PoisonCobra Dukedom it is.''
Jace casually picked his target leaving Leet without any other choice. He smacked his lip as he reluctantly agreed to their agreement. He knew that he wouldn't be able to change this decision hence he could only comply.
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