“Count’s best friend?” His voice was shaky.He was more shocked by Shadow's intelligence than Shadow's disciple. It outperformed the news regarding her disciple.“Juviana. I know that much.” Felix closed his eyes, sighing slowly. He had underestimated Shadow too much. It was miraculous enough not to be attacked by this precious lord. Most of the kings were so arrogant and short-tempered.Thankfully, she didn’t adopt that trait.“Please forgive my stupidity, Lord Holiness.”Shadow relaxedly snorted at them. “Don’t sweat. Don’t sweat.”When the small trust curled inside him, a different worry surged up. He anxiously watched the calm Shadow.“My daddy; the lion king is still searching for the rest of the count’s family.”“Yes?” His body jolted, already feeling ashamed.Shadow easily read him as if he was an open book. This tiny lord was extremely intelligent and precious. “He probably has found them by now, though. With his excellent sense, he can find them in no time. Worry not, my pa
“We can start now.” Nathan gave a signal to Ali.“Wait– what!! Hey, hey!” Juviana shouted desperately. They turned their heads. One of them was frowning while the other arched his brow in amusement. “She is still there… down below…” Her straight finger pointed at Shadow’s silhouette.Nathan and Ali looked at Juviana pathetically. “She will be fine.”“Trust her.”They said resolutely.She became anxious. Will it be alright? What her eyes asked them.“You’ll see.”“Soon enough.”Both of them collectively stared at Shadow and smirked. “She is the last person you should be worried about.” Nathan said merrily and Ali nodded his head with a smug on his face.Seeing those calm faces, Juviana calmed down. “Are you sure?”OOOOOOO~ OOOOOO~DRIZZLE~The rain and crying became deafening and seemed to resonate with each other. The water that shot out was a clear blue color. Shadow blankly watched at the water wall.Clear blue water. It was the purest water after combining those three elements
The trio came at the right moment. Their eyes were scanning Shadow, everyone, without stepping forward.Nathan and Ali knew better than that to gamble their lives. For Juviana, she was quick-witted and stayed within the boundary. She didn’t blindly march forward when Ali and Nathan didn’t. Ali had learned the lesson a hard way. King bared his teeth and snarled at him when he dared to come closer to Shadow in her vulnerable state. Never again. A vicious king was even more vicious in front of the kid that he was protecting.King fitted the bill.“Are you okay there?” Ali asked warily, still standing in his own place.“Yes.” Shadow laid her back on King’s stomach. King lay on the ground around Shadow and protectively nuzzled his snout around Shadow. His dry body started absorbing her wet body. Curling around Shadow, to share the heat.“Nathan… you used–”“Too much of my magic for no reason. I know.” Nathan cut her short. “It was with a purpose.”“Because of me?”“Naturally.”Shadow fl
“Roz, do you think you can lie to me?” She slurred yet again.“Grrrr!”Ibrahim, who had been watching Shadow, turned toward King after hearing him growl. King was looking at Felix and intimidating the man with his whole body. His menacing aura spoke.At the same time, Shadow’s pets and Merlina arrived at the scene after finishing scouring the entire territory. They left the survivors on the other side where it was safer than here. Roz was visibly terrified, his chest moving violently with hitched breath. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”Shadow raised her finger and swayed around. “I don’t need your forgiveness– oh!” Her lazy complexion completely changed.Ibrahim scoffed. Her brain was thinking of something interesting. “Brace yourself.”It was sincere advice from him.Nathan and Ali readily nodded their heads. The advice felt deep into their souls. The advice was very useful even for them. Juviana only nodded, not because she understood, she followed the flow for her own survival.“Say,” she
Riding Double, Shadow shepherded the entire group following Hide and Falcon at the front. Their next destination had been set. “Hey! How much of the power did you have to use?” Shadow asked Juviana who was riding the dinosaur.Juviana had mentioned that there was a limit to how much she could use her power of nature. Shadow was curious about how much was left. Juviana laughed out loud as that shit was the funniest thing ever. “Lord Holiness. I am not a weak person.”“Don’t kid me. Do you know why I ask the dragon to accompany them to unleash the power?” Juviana went silent a second after. Frankly, most of her power had weakened due to excessive usage of the power. No, she was sweeping along with Nathan’s game. Nathan unleashed his full power with a purpose, not her.“Sorry.”Of course, Shadow understood too well. “A beginner's mistake.” Her hand delved inside the pocket and rummaged through it. Two purple portions were pulled out by her. “Take this.” She handed it to her.“This…”
Juviana continued, “it is a bit complicated if it is someone else's personal property, but we can still make it happen. Thankfully, we don’t have to seize the land by force. I am so grateful for that. The time was impeccable as well.”Shadow slowly lost the ability to talk. Everything she said sounded like an angel's sound to Shadow. The sound of flowing money rang inside her head. It sounded beautiful. Juviana was indeed so generous. “How– how can you give me a beneficial contract like this? What– what if your people riot or something?”The document Shadow received had Litana’s name and thumbprint stamped on it. As soon as Shadow signed it, it would be a valid complete contract. In retrospect, it was almost a done deal. If Shadow signed this contract, the vast shoreline would be hers for eternity. The ownership would be returned to Juviana or her descendent once Shadow passed away. “You are as I imagined, Lord Holiness.” Juviana was extremely happy for some reason even though she
“Miley!” “Juviana. What do I owe you?” Juviana subtly looked at Shadow who was behind Nathan and arrogant Miley back and forth. She could feel the rising temperature, not because of Miley. As the lord of the kingdom, the queen’s mood sometimes affected the temperature of the kingdom.However, she knew for a fact that this dropping temperature wasn’t her doing. It felt sharp and menacing.“Miley, me, my friends, and Lord– Lord Holiness wishes to meet you personally.” Juviana had to step up because their complexion wasn't good at all.Shadow, specifically. She was smiling under the mask, but her demeanor suggested otherwise. Juviana didn’t want Shadow to turn her back on her best friend over a mistake like this. Nathan had spoken to her regarding Shadow’s personality. The cute lady held a grudge. For a very long time. The grudge only dissolves if Shadow personally took good care of it.“Your friends?” Miley openly glared at Ali and Ibrahim, then she flinched. “Lord Holiness? You’re s
“Gasp!” Miley lowered her gaze, biting her lower lip. “Lord– Lord Holiness.”“Do you know what your mistake is?” Sharp and icy.The Lord gave her no room to work up an excuse. She watched Miley closely and noted every change in her face. She knew that much. “How’s life?” Shadow leaned closer. “I know, for a fact, you act blind and deaf when you hear about your best friend’s situation. A selfish best friend, I presume.”Jerked. Badump! Badump! Badump!Her heartbeat increased tremendously. It was the sign that she was caught red-handed.“Raise your head.”It was a command from Lord Holiness. There was no compromise, at all. She had already figured out her real personality.Queen Miley, the lord of her own kingdom, only focused on it. She discarded her friend’s help and acted dense ever since. Miley was a selfish bastard that cared not carelessly about everything around her as long as they were not from Miley’s kingdom.Even if it means abandoning her best friend. She would do it. “P
Black and Teal landed at the training ground where Shadow was. Their clean attire fluttered around, eyes focused on Shadoe who was harassing her sparring partners which consisted of Albert, Firash, Aidan, Dhia, and also Musa. Watching those people's haggard faces and tattered clothes, Teal covered her mouth as a nostalgic feeling crept under her skin. It was not a great experience. Although, it increased her prowess, power, ability to wield her GIFT, and strength. Still, it wasn’t a pleasant experience knowing how brutal Shadow could be. “I think we need to rescue them.” “Should we?”Black mumbled while stroking her chin while Teal shivered at the thought alone. Then, both of them wavered their hands as those people took notice of them and pleaded with their eyes.“Should we?”“... we should, should we?”Black asked cunningly and Teal sighed in resignation. If they don't save them, they might hit their limit soon. In normal circumstances, it would be ideal, however, not right now.
“Hmmm… are those the ships that we need to destroy?” “Apparently so, Blue.”“Seriously?”“Yup, yup.”“... that thing is gigantic. What the…” “Fu fu fu. Believe me, I thought so too, Blue.”Blue and Pink were standing right in front of the naval ship. Blue was standing on top of the ice he created while Pink was flying, fluttering her flower’s wings behind her back.They were in the middle of the sea with nothing in it. They were sure that the mermen would be ambushing. They expected it to a certain extent, however… what they didn’t expect was the oblivious approach.The naval ships filled with countless beastmen, no. hundreds of confused beastmen. Both Pink and Blue didn’t smell particularly strong.Blue seemed delighted but Pink was quite vexed. “Did we get the weakest link?” She flipped open her paper fan and fanned it harder.“I don’t know. Feels like I am in heaven.”Pink gnashed her teeth and glared at her partner.“What?” Blue acted innocent.“You and your stupid attitude.” S
“Look. there’s an ass picture of the supposed dragon lord.” Green mumbled next to White.“I can see that, Green.” White tried to control her lips from vomiting.“Just alerting you.”“Thank you.”Green and White were disguising themselves as a wizard and a witch. Wands at each hand.“Young man,” a soft touch was placed on Green.Green reflexly turned his head at the old lady next to him. His green eyes dilated a mere second before a sweet smile emerged. “Yes, beautiful lady?” “Ho ho ho,” the old lady that looked not more than 70 years old radiantly chuckled. “How sweet you are.” White looked away, acting like Green and she wasn’t related. The old lady might appear 70, but she knew better, that the old lady was centuries old.“Do you know what is the meaning behind this painting?”Green stroked his chin, pondering at the ass painting – again, the supposed dragon lord. He wasn’t sure what to say. It was literally the buttcrack of Ferdinand. How’d he know? The description was literall
Bzzzzzzt~The sharp sound of electricity traveled across the metal factory.Unlike Grey and Brown, their destination was a metal factory. Thanks to kind-hearted Grey, they changed their destination. It was the closest and it was on the ground.Everyone knew Orange didn’t do well underground due to old trauma. Hence why Grey decided to give in. As always. Also, they all knew that Orange was Grey’s favorite. Of course, Grey denied the claim and the issue died there. As usual.They strolled inside as if they were visiting the factory, not invading. Meanwhile, the enemies were panicking.“Abad’s been hit. There’s someone out here–” The voice that was shouting through the radio before cutting out. Huh? The fuck? Abad’s hurt?“Captain Ayham, the left side is clear,” Barqi said right after that. “We’re moving, heading to the main pathway.” Ayham gritted his teeth.He was in the controller room. CCTV captured the activities inside the factory. However, the place where the enemies were situ
Tap! Both of them landed right in the middle of the nothingness. It was barren. Sand, rock, and cactus. That’s all.It was a freaking desert.“This is the right place.” Brown adjusted his mask.Grey raised his arm into the air and pulled out his middle finger and felt the air.“Why must that one?” Brown was tired of his antics.“As long as I can do my work,” retorted Grey nonchalantly. “What about your situation?” Slightly turned his head at Brown.“I have a clear vision.” Brown closed his eyes, feeling the movement underneath. “How many?” He tilted his head. Something was wrong. The weather felt wrong for some reason. The density of air was different than usual.“Approximately 50 beastmen on each floor. I could be wrong.”“And how many floors do they have?” He opened his eyes and stared at the sky.“Approximately… three.” Grey counted the clouds in the air. “Three? Are you sure?” Brown tilted his head and set his jaw, feeling the vibration even the smallest one. “Wait a minute!
“Wild Bunny, gather!” Black clapped her hands, calling the rest of the restless members.“What are we? Fucking school kids?” Orange murmured silently, his steps still trudging toward Black.“Shut your stinky mouth.” Brown clicked his tongue.“What a fool.” White shook her head.“You’re the last thing I want to hear.” Teal groaned.“We ain’t fighting.” Pink pushed both their heads at once while walking past them.The rest of them were laughing inwardly.Once they gathered, Black placed a transparent bowl with numerous folded papers in it. Her black eyes latched on each one of them, wriggled her brows petulantly.“As usual, we’ll choose our area the Old Way.”“Ugh! I hate it.” Blue murmured amongst them. The voice filled with annoyance.“We must use this method to ensure fairness, Blue Bunny.” Blue rolled his eyes shut and slumped his head on Pink’s shoulder.“I’ll pick the paper for us.” Pink raised her hand.“Me… will do.” White raised her hand as well.Gold nodded at Black.“Alright
Flashback! “Hey! Do you want to hear a secret?” Shadow asked right after her wedding took place.All the Underworld family gathered around. A secret? Just you, and the rest of us? Ehe., hehehe. Oops. sorry that had to come out. Go on.” Brown and Orange clasped their hands in full happiness.“What is it?” Black swallowed hard. “Don’t tell me…”“Something is wrong.” Captain from Mandrill Monkey arched his brow in anticipation.“I also can feel it in my dick.” Daddy from Mandrill Monkey stroked his chin.“God damn it, Daddy.” “I am only telling the truth. My dick can feel it.” He had no remorse, no shame.“Please don’t talk about that in the open, I guess?”“About what? Dick? Why? Because we have ladies here?”“Yes, and it is inappropriate.”“Why? They can talk about their vajayjay if they want to.”“Damn it, Daddy! Stop it!” Captain clasped his mouth and dragged him away.The rest of the Mandrill Monkeys were cackling as if there was no tomorrow. “After analyzing the movement of the
“Sniff… really?” Phantom rubbed his nose against Shadow’s neck.“Yes. I can’t live without you. I swear.” She tried to appear convincing.“But will you die?” He was adamant about Shadow’s life.Why wouldn’t he? He was there when Shadow was at the bottom. He was there when she was suffering. He was there when she died hundreds of times. He could do nothing but watch her from afar. He had no physical body nor the capability to protect her. He was a mere artificial intelligence living in the system. “Phantom… I will cease to exist following the promise of the previous lord. Abah. I can’t die before that. My body has been programmed to do so.”It was her sad life. Cease to exist. She would never experience death like others. She would cease to exist when the time was calling. Her death would be a mysterious death. A sudden death. Abah had promised her up to 1000 years old. She knew her body couldn’t hold that long. According to her calculation, she had 800 years more to go. Plus and min
“Have you improvised their ID card or something?”Shadow turned her head at her desk. Phantom was seen sitting on top of his folders, crossed legs, and caned his chin with his hand. He was grinning wide.“You’re here?” Shadow rested her head on the visitor chair in front of her desk.Phantom’s foot was wagging back and forth, right in front of Shadow. Yet, the girl said nothing to reprimand him. She was just extremely.Phantom waved his hand, some sort of greeting or whatever.“No, the upgraded version. As soon as the card seeped into him, his whole existence was inside the system.” She answered.“When did you develop the new version?” It piqued Phantom’s interest.Shadow merely scoffed and shut her eyes. “Mind checking how well the information settles in?” She meant all the information regarding Amari’s body.It felt like time stopped momentarily. Phantom lost his smile. The usual playful vibe was killed. Phantom killed it. Anger gradually flamed inside his eyes.“Whatever you mean