"Zee!" The creak of the wooden door broke the silence as the elder lady emerged, accompanied by Chroma Breaker. Her visage betrayed signs of weariness."Young man, here are the antidotes as requested. I have made two portions. Use one for the War Puppet," she murmured, her hands trembling as she han
With each heavy blow, Rick's defenses crumbled until he lay exhausted on the ground, his aging body pushed beyond its limits."Finish him!" the leader commanded, signaling for one of his men to deliver the final blow and end Rick's life.Resigned to his fate, Rick closed his eyes, bracing himself fo
"I'm here!" The voice echoed nearby. Alexander swiftly emerged from the shadows, stirring up a whirlwind of yellow dust as he appeared. He detested gossip and backbiting."Mister Kane, you..." Cimarron's voice faltered, overcome with emotion upon seeing his rescuer. Words failed him as mere expressi
In a hall within the Witchwood Summit stronghold."Idiots! Utterly incompetent!" The main seat quaked as the old man, adorned with a mane of black hair and a bristling beard, vented his fury, sending fruits scattering from the overturned tray.Before him stood two orderly rows of sorcerers, heads lo
Witch Mountain Village used to be the property of Witchwood Summit, a leisure spot meticulously crafted at great expense for the entertainment of the warlocks on the mountain. At one point, it was vacated and turned into a temporary base for outsiders.The outsiders' mission was singular: to seize t
A half-hour ticked by, and Skeleton and Viper's war of words raged on."Ah..."The bickering did not wear out the combatants, but Alexander, the onlooker, was bored to yawns."Did they come here to throw punches or just run their mouths?"At that rate, they could have settled their beef and called i
Twilight descended at the base of Witchwood Summit.After a day's rest, Alexander was back in top form and brought Sheila along. Checking out the scene before any big move was a long-standing practice of his.At the entrance to Witchwood Summit, a place everyone had to pass to get up the mountain, t
In the most opulent room of Elegant Oasis Club, a throng of people sat shrouded in a haze of smoke, discussing weighty matters.The smoke was thick enough to make their eyes water."Looks like everyone's here. Time to start," announced an old woman as she rose to her feet, commanding the room with a
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr