Shadow finalized all the plans which increased the difficulty of the training, both mental and physical. Day and night without a rest. In conscious and unconscious. Their training seemed never to end. Every day, they would undergo a new training regimen without a single rest. As if, this battle would be her last.In a way, they were not entirely wrong. This battle would be their last, indeed. They had only another one week and four days before the final battle and a week to prepare their mental and physical strength and boarded the ship.Due to a circumstance, WARP technology was temporarily shut down and all the management refused to operate as usual.It was probably because the biggest war was approaching and they were prohibited from making money out of it. Ergo, any WARPing technology would be at the lowest cost or completely free depending on the distance. Why?No one knew why the developer created such a rule. Or probably, they just wanted to make the management have a hard t
Part of them wanted to believe in Shadow, the others believed in Amino due to his past achievements.Not many were aware of her achievement but many were scared of Amino because of that very achievement. Amino had a history to back him up while Shadow had Samuel to prove her legitimacy.So far, Samuel seemed reliable enough, so they had no choice but to trust Shadow.“My Lord… should we release the footage of our training?” Sabrina asked, as quietly as possible. Their training regimen was one of the sacred things that they should never disclose. However, Shadow’s achievement didn’t make any noise as she tended to hide it under the rug. Now, people became uneasy about Shadow's lack of proof.They needed to see something to understand Shadow's position better.“You don’t have to.” Shadow swallowed the new chunk of pepperoni pizza that was brought by the cook. “But it was thanks to you… that we had enlightened on the corrupt nature of those demons. For all that you’ve done for us, allo
Days later… Shadow moved stealthily on the battleship for a few days and when she stepped off the ship and onto the docks of Country C, she could feel the heat of the war, brazing her skin. The sunlight burned her skin and the tight sensation that filled her chest at the sight of the port was astonishing.The harbor was full of life, more people than Shadow had ever seen moving about the sturdy piers, chattering loudly and shouting amongst one another in one official language of the novel. However, their clothes varied from man to man to indicate their different backgrounds. Shadow stared into the distance while the rest of her people unloaded all the equipment that they brought. The possibility that the enemies were nearby was higher but no one cared enough to look around.That was because, opposite her battleship stood a ship with a figurehead that resembled some dolphin or whatever, rearing and throwing its head back. And some other ships that she couldn’t care about.“I can tel
“Okay, gather up.” Samuel beckoned them to move closer.The head of each department; Hashim, Naomi, Mina, Sabrina, and Cole craned their necks, and gathered their attention on the round table where the map was located. Shadow at the other side just listened without looking at the map she had memorized by heart in a glance at the moment when Samuel showed the map at her with the prettiest smile resided on his face.“This is the map of the whole location of the whole battlefield that you have studied each since we have arrived.”As Samuel stated, as soon as they arrived inside the country, all those people headed out to gather as much information as possible. They went toward the assigned location and carried out a secret mission.After they covered all the areas that they desired, they returned and combined all the information with Samuel before Samuel compiled it into a full report and sent it to Shadow for approval.Their battleground would be in the middle of the ruined city - the
Amino.The man on the other side of the camps did not look to be doing well. The man who used to look majestic and spotless was currently standing and leaning on the wall with his messy hair while persistently staring into the other side.“Are you doing okay there?” Ryuzaki entered Amino’s tent with worry marring his brow.He just shrugged it with a simple small hum.Ryuzaki sat on one of the chairs available as he tossed the clean apple in the air a few times while leaning the chair backward with two front legs in the air.Amino gave the heaviest sigh ever. Even though he felt Shadow’s presence on the other side, she was still out of his reach. He felt like they were so close yet so far.“Amino… talk to me. My heart is hurting seeing you like this, My Lord.”“Bullshit.” Amino was about to say something else before he saw Ryuzaki’s sadistic smirk and chose not to say it. Instead, he got down to business. “I saw the dragon’s unit residing in the nearest place, just behind the other’s s
“Let’s follow them.” Shadow grabbed Sabrina’s hand that night.Sabrina who was already curling her body into a small ball on the bed looked up at Shadow who was already jumping down the bed with a perverted smile planted on her face.I smell trouble; Sabrina couldn’t help but whisper the sentence upon looking at the smirk. “What are you planning to do?”Shadow had already discarded her pajamas and ripped open the luggage to search for her working attire. “Something fun.” She said after a beat of silence.“Fun?” Sabrina alarmedly rose from the bed and instantly hopped next to Shadow with a face full of concern. “What kind of fun are you seeking, sister?”Shadow stopped halfway, body turned stiff. The air around suddenly became awfully heavy with a rigid breath escaping her mouth.The goosebumps crawled all over Sabrina’s body and she readily looked at Shadow to understand her better. “Sister…”Shadow raised her head, the mischievous smirk maintained on those beautiful lips. “Fun. Let'
Amino squeezed his chest, feeling miserable by an unknown threat. His eyes hastily looked around and the sudden loud sound was ringing inside his head creating chaos all over his body. He had responded to it poorly.“Hey, hey!” Ryuzaki snapped his fingers to garner Amino’s focus once again. “Follow the sound of my fingers. Follow it.” He raised another unoccupied hand.Amino squeezed shut his eyes, refocusing his vision once again.“Hey! Follow my finger, listen to the sound.”Gradually, Amino’s breathing became labored and hitched. He fell to the floor, blinking rapidly and squeezing tight his tightened chest.Ignoring Ryuzaki’s attempt to soothe his chaotic mind.“Amino! Amino! Focus!” Ryuzaki shouted, calling the medic and anything that could heal at this point. “This is bad, this is bad, this is ba- hey! Him! Him!” Ryuzaki shot up and pulled the healer that had just entered the tent upon hearing the shout from Ryuzaki.“What happened?” The green glow soon emitted from his palms an
Looking at the shabby bomb pit trap just near Amino’s tent, Jose couldn’t believe his own eyes. He wondered whether Naomi was currently playing with him or she, indeed, was shit on making a trap. Whatever it was, the trap was looking messy and obvious. He doubted that she was joking around. Her eyes were so sincere and now, making him bad for shading the trap in the first place. “Ah, be careful, we have also dug some spike pit traps… everywhere.” Jose was so unsure whether he should listen to the command or not but he was certain that Naomi had no talent in this. “Okay.” He just solemnly nodded his head. Then, they heard the incoherent murmurs of the patrolled soldiers beyond the tent. It seemed like they intended to walk past this place. Jose slapped Naomi’s elbow to alert her. “Let’s go back.” Naomi simply changed into a bat and flapped her tiny wings. Jose and the rest of the ambush squad followed suit and flew up to the sky. “We will watch it from above.” Naomi searched
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