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Kabanata 20: Dragon of Darkness
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2021-06-09 12:11:51Raven's Point of View
As soon as I saw a blast of red and black fire soaring up in the sky and coloring it with pitch black, I concluded that Cassy and I were not the only semideus in the academy. I badly want to hurry to the academy but these Colossals and monsters are stopping me. Even though they are not that strong, still, their number is a pain in the ass. Binding and defeating them really consumes my time and mana. Also, they kept on coming. There's no end to them. And if my assumptions are right, someone opened a portal for these foes to pass. And fighting that mage is my primary mission. To kill a plant is to cut its roots.
"Sorry, but I have to go," I whispered before extending my hands skywards. A huge yellowish magic circle appeared in the dark sky, releasing threads of light that soon coiled around the creatures below it.
After doing that, I felt a slight pang on my chest. Dang it, even though I am overflowing
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Darkness Within Kabanata 21: The Strength of a Queen
Raven's Point of ViewPAGKALAPAG na pagkalapag ko sa lupa ay bumungad sa akin ang paligid na nababalot ng alikabok. I can't see and feel anything, and this kind of feeling is somewhat not good. It feels like the enemy is just watching me from afar, trying to find a chance to attack and devour me. I hate to admit it, but I somehow appear to be the prey. But too bad, I am a prey that fights until his last breath to defend himself from his predator; a prey that can turn to a predator. One wrong move and I can turn the table on the other side.I was taken aback when a strong blow of wind passed through me. I was about to make a move, but I found myself lying on the ground with an immeasurable pain on my waist. And as I took a look, I saw a big deep wound. Just when did this happen?I followed the direction of the wind and saw the dragon queen-smaller than its latter size. I can't help but to be amazed by its ability to shrink and expand its size. So that's the reaso
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 22: Clash of Semideus
Cassy's Point of ViewRIGHT in front of my eyes is Lovelace with crimson-kissed hair and eyes. She's wearing a crimson metallic armor covered with dragon scales. On the center of her chest lies a luminous red gem, and there's this fire threads dancing around her. Basing on her semideus form, masasabi kong hindi ko siya basta-bastang masusugatan. Her armor will surely block my attacks. And that will certainly give me a hard time.Napangisi na lang ako bago ako mabalot ng kulay lilang usok. Lumitaw ang malaking magic circle sa aking kinatatayuan kasabay ng pagbulusok ng kulay lilang liwanag sa kalangitan, na nagresulta upang magkumpulan at umikot ang mga ulap sa palibot nito. Kasabay n
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 23: Over
Cassy's Point of View"Cassy, anong ginagawa natin dito?" tanong ni Alleyn habang sinusundan ako papasok sa loob ng kagubatan."Oo nga, ano nga ba?"' segunda naman ni Cristof."Bakit kaming dalawa lang ang sinama mo? How about Sapphire and Evagne?" tanong ulit ni Alleyn."Just quit asking, okay? I know, may alam kayo kung bakit ko kayo dinala rito," naiirita kong sagot. "I need to confirm my speculations, okay?"Nakahinga ako nang maluwag nang hindi na sila nagtanong pa. Sinundan lang nila ako hanggang sa tuluyan naming narating ang loob ng gubat. Hinarap ko sila at pinameywangan. Kitang-kita ko ang pagtataka sa kanilang mga mata, ngunit naroon din ang curiosity."Alleyn, come here," aya ko sa kaniya. At nang makalapit siya ay bigla kong hinawakan ang magkabila niyang pisngi. "Show your true form, Nixus," bulon
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 24: Be a Knight
Cassy's Point of ViewA MONTH after the attempt to destroy Phantasm, the kingdom already recovered and has brought back everything to the way it used to be. The academy is back to its good shape, but still, the pain and longing of losing someone is still there. Even the headmaster is in deep sadness, dahilan para hindi ito magpakita sa iilang estudyante na bumalik para sa summer class. Pati na rin ang responsibilidad niya sa Circle of Mages ay napabayaan niya na, leaving the twins, Rasiel and Rasier alone. Sila na lang ngayon ang umaako sa mga responsibilidad at gawaing naiwan nina Gabriel, Piora, at Hioner.Speaking of leaving, Sapphire chose to live by herself. She left without giving us a notice. I dont know where she went, but one thing I am sure of, she left to heal her wounded heart. At wala naman akong tutol sa desisyon niya. If that's what she thinks that is best for her, then, I will support h
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 25: Forest of Illusion
Cassy's Point of ViewPASALAMAT talaga ang lalaking iyon at hindi ko itinuloy ang pag-atake ko. Pasalamat talaga siya at napigilan ako ni Alleyn at Cristof. "Nakakapagod," naiiling na sambit ni Cristof habang pinupunasan ang pawis niya gaya ng ginagawa ng karamihan sa nakapasa.The first test ended and almost half of the aspirants were kicked out, including the one who attacked me. And now, since most of us are exhausted, unti-unti nang nagpapakita ang tunay nilang kulay."Cassy, I am so happy that you managed to control your temper," nakangiting saad ni Alleyn bago kumuha ng pamunas at pinunasan ang pawis ko sa noo at likod.
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 26: Survival of the Fittest
CASSYNAKASIMANGOT akong lumabas ng gubat. At for the record, wala akong inatake. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na wala akong sinaktan. Marami. Inatake nila ako kaya dinipensahan ko lang ang sarili ko. Magkaiba ang dalawang bagay na iyon.Nakita kong maraming lumabas na bagsak ang balikat, at alam ko ang dahilan kung bakit.That forest shows an illusion of our hidden secrets. And even though the evaluators are not able to see the illusion, they can still have a glimpse of it through our emotions. Heck, nakakainis. Some knights are surely asking themselves why I, a cold and composed aspirant lost her composure."Cassy!"
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 27: Pasia's Knights
CASSYTULUYAN na naming narating ang base ng hukbong kinabibilangan namin. I really thought that it's just near the palace, but I was wrong. It's in the middle of a forest! Our base doesn't look like a base. It somehow resembles a mansion-an old white mansion."Welcome to our base, knights!" Pasia announced.Yes, I chose Pasia's squad over the other captains. And surprisingly, there are only four of us who chose to be under her command-me, my guardians, and Raven. And that really caught my attention and got me curious."Oh, ang ganda!" manghang komento ni Cristof. "Mas mukha siyang bahay kesa sa naisip kong hitsura ng isang base."
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09Darkness Within Kabanata 28: Goblin Hunt
CASSYRIGHT after we heard about the mission, kaagad kaming naghanda. I don't know, but I got too thrilled to wear an armor while riding a chiore. I feel like I'll look really amazing."Yo, you're Cassy, right?" A woman with a long, black wavy hair approached me. She's wearing an armor, too, so I suppose she's a knight. "I'm Sherie, your senior," pagpapakilala niya nang nakangiti at nilahad ang kamay niya.Tinanggap ko naman ito at sinubukang ngumiti. "I'm Cassy Aguilar, nice to meet you. I hope we can work well as a team.""Speaking of that, sasama ka sa akin. Inutusan ako ni captain na gabayan ka." Tumango
Huling Na-update : 2021-06-09
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CASSY'S Point of ViewNAGISING AKO hindi dahil sa liwanag ng araw na tumatama sa mukha ko, kundi dahil sa mga brasong lumilingkis sa baywang ko. I shifted my position to face the owner of those warm arms."Good morning," bati niya sa akin bago hinalikan ang noo ko. "How was your sleep?""It's good as always," sagot ko at hinalikan ang tungki ng ilong niya. "I had a good sleep because I know you're with me. I felt safe that's why."He gave me a smile before cuddling me. We spent minutes cuddling before I decided to jump out of bed.Mula sa veranda ay pinagmasdan ko ang aking mga nasasakupan. The place is as lively as ever. Goblins, ogres, lures, dragons, and other pure-blooded monsters coexist with halbmiuns and humans who chose to live under my jurisdiction. I never thought I could bring back the liveliness of this gloomy place. I never thought I could change Daemion in ju
Darkness Within Kabanata 46: Battle of the Gods
THIRD PERSON'S Point of ViewTHE AMOUNT of darkness coming out from Cassy continued to increase, to the extent that even the monsters around started to tremble in fear and horror.Sapphire and Evagne flashed a victorious smile before they decided to withdraw. There is no need for them to take Cassy since their mission has been accomplished, and it was to trigger the darkness that has been repressed inside Cassy's body.Pero kahit umatras na sila, Cristof and Alleyn pursued them. Cassy's guardians want to know their reason for siding with the Colossals.---"Ano nang gagawin natin?" halos pabulong na tanong ni Raven. Nawawalan na siya ng pag-asa. Hindi na rin niya kayang pagmasdan si Cassy at pakinggan ang sigaw nito. He just wants everything to stop, pero hindi niya alam kung ano ang dapat niyang gawin. It's making him feel worthless!"Kailangang mak
Darkness Within Kabanata 46: Battle of the Gods
THIRD PERSON'S Point of ViewTHE AMOUNT of darkness coming out from Cassy continued to increase, to the extent that even the monsters around started to tremble in fear and horror.Sapphire and Evagne flashed a victorious smile before they decided to withdraw. There is no need for them to take Cassy since their mission has been accomplished, and it was to trigger the darkness that has been repressed inside Cassy's body.Pero kahit umatras na sila, Cristof and Alleyn pursued them. Cassy's guardians want to know their reason for siding with the Colossals.---"Ano nang gagawin natin?" halos pabulong na tanong ni Raven. Nawawalan na siya ng pag-asa. Hindi na rin niya kayang pagmasdan si Cassy at pakinggan ang sigaw nito. He just wants everything to stop, pero hindi niya alam kung ano ang dapat niyang gawin. It's making him feel worthless!"Kailangang mak
Darkness Within Kabanata 45: Trigger
THIRD PERSON'S Point of ViewHINGAL NA hingal na lumapag si Cassy sa lupa. Her hands were supporting her body from falling. Hindi niya inakala na magsasayang siya ng mana. Hindi niya inasahan na ganoon karaming halimaw ang kailangan nilang tapusin.Nilingon niya ang mga kasama niya. Her guardians are near to their limits, too. So as Raven and his guardian."Akala ko wala na silang katapusan," sambit ni Cristof bago ibinagsak ang katawan niya sa lupa. "Mabuti na lang at naubos din sila.""Oo nga," segunda ni Alleyn na nakaupo habang nakasandal sa puno.Magsasalita na sana si Cassy nang may maramdaman siyang presensyang paparating. She stood up, trying to locate the exact location of the presence she felt.One. Two. She sensed two beings. Mabilis niyang inalerto ang kaniyang mga kasamahan at nagpaalam na titingnan niya kung anong klaseng kalaban ang pa
Darkness Within Kabanata 44: She's the Key
CASSYNANG MASIGURO na naming tapos na ang purification kay Lovelace ay inutusan ko sina Alleyn at Cristof na dalhin siya sa palasyo at doon na lang hintayin ang paggising niya. At dahil hindi pa kami sigurado kung nasa panig ba namin siya ay napagdesisyunan naming ilagay muna siya sa piitan sa ilalim ng palasyo.Napatingin ako sa buong paligid. Wala na ang apoy pero kitang-kita ko pa rin ang pinsalang naidulot nito. Napakalaki ng nasunog na parte ng kagubatan. At nasisiguro ko, kapag nakita ito ni Floria ay magagalit siya."Cassy," tawag sa akin ni Raven kasabay ng paghawak sa kamay ko. "Tara na?"Tumango lang ako at nagpahila sa kaniya. Habang naglalakad kami ay pansin ko ang pagtingin sa akin ni Clium. At alam ko kung bakit. Alam kong gusto niya akong tanungin sa naging reaksyon ng katawan ko sa yakap niya, pero maging ako ay wala ring alam.
Darkness Within Kabanata 43: Purifying the Crimson Flames
CASSYMY KNEES trembled-no, every fiber of my flesh is trembling in pain and surprise. This is not what I expected. This is not the reunion I dreamed of. This is not the way I want her to see me. Napapikit ako at pilit na kinalma ang sistema ko. Pinigilan ko ang sarili kong lamunin ng kahinaan. I need to be tough.I looked at her lifeless eyes. She's not at her usual self. I can feel it. Someone did this to her. And I know who. I'm certain that it's the leader of the Colossals.Naikuyom ko ang kamay ko.This is too much!"Leave us alone. I'll handle her. Find the others and regroup," sambit ko nang hindi sila nililingon. "Move!"Mabilis akong gumalaw nang makita kong naghahanda na si Lovelace para atakihin ang mga kasamahan ko. I blocked her fire with my black lightning. Her power is not as strong way back before.
Darkness Within Kabanata 42: The First Wave
CASSYTHE FOREST near Daemion overflows with menacing energy. I can feel goosebumps all over my body. The chill that the eerie wind gives me is something I cannot ignore. No one dared to move. Even the slightest movement can be heard.Captain signalled the five teams composed of ten members to scatter. Hindi ko kilala kung sino ang mga kasama ko. There were three girls and six boys. The girls are casters and wielders. While the boys are all middes, holding swords, spears, and bow and arrow as their mediums. We were tasked to take the southern route of the forest.Kami ang reserbang puwersa. If there will be surprise attacks, kami ang agad na susuporta sa mga kasama namin.We hid behind the thick trunks of trees. Hindi ko mapigila ang excitement at gigil na nararamdaman ko. I can't wait to face them. I can't wait to defeat my father with my own power.
Darkness Within Kabanata 41: Commencement
CASSYWE DID NOT waste any time. We went to our respective bases to get the things we need. We have already confirmed the location of the Colossals' base-no, let me rephrase it, Pierre have already confirmed the location of the Colossals' base right before he formed this squad. Thanks to the mana of one of the chosen knights which enables her to locate anyone by using anything that has been touched by the target. She used the former king's cloak.And to confirm it, Nile teleported to the place she have located. And there, he saw an old manor overflowing with mana. It's located hundred meters away from the hole in the seal of Daemion.Naikuyom ko ang kamay ko. This is it. At last, I'll be able to avenge everyone who died and became sacrifices for his awakening.Pagkarating namin sa base ay agad na nagbigay ng order si Captain sa mga natira. They were st
Darkness Within Kabanata 40: New Crown
CASSY"ALL HAIL to the new king!"I can't hide my smile as I saw Pierre raised his hands to the people of Phantasm. Him, wearing that crown, is such a view to see. Hindi na ako makapaghintay na baguhin niya ang iilang sistema ng Phantasm. I know he will do so much things that will make this kingdom better.Beside him are the remaining members of the Circle of Mages and the captains of each squad. Mas lumapad ang ngiti ko nang makita ko kung gaano kasaya si Captain habang nakaharap sa amin. She seems to be so proud of herself, unlike before where she feels no confidence at all in facing the mass."People of Phantasm, it's been a week since my brother died," panimula ni Pierre. He told us that he has something important to say, kaya naman ay pinapunta niya kaming lahat dito. "And it's time for me to impose my own rules and laws."Pierre stated all of his plans for the
