“True Hubris” Abe finally activated his only breath. His opponent was tricky. Although Abe was stronger, the man he was facing had good reflexes. Abe wasn’t sure how, but the man seemed to be capable of predicting his moves. Although Abe had landed a few good blows and avoided most of his opponent’s attacks, he was getting frustrated. He reckoned that Mane was done by now. If his captain wasn’t done yet, Abe was confident the blond boy would finish soon. He didn’t want to be outdone.
Once he activated his breath his eyes became brighter. They were filled with pride and the dignity of a ruler. Other than that, there was no observable change. Many people wouldn’t even have noticed the change in Abe’s eyes. But the man Abe was facing wasn’t an ‘average’ person. He was able to discern what many wouldn’t.
Abe disappeared from the man’s view, reappearing right behind him. The man’s expression
*BOOM*The loud sound came from Mane’s end of the battlefield. The possessed sword master was lying in a ditch. He had several burns on his body, yet they healed at incredible speed. The man slowly stood up as Mane witnessed for the nth time the wounds that he had made heal up. The fist sized hole Mane had just struck into the man’s chest quickly sealed up, and the possessed man dashed towards Mane once again. The young boy dodged the clumsy attack and retaliated with his own.*Bam* *crunch*The now sluggish leader was sent flying back as Mane’s fist connected with his jaw. There was a crunching sound as his jaw was blown cleanly off his head. Mane watched him fly away silently. His fury was unending.“To kill one who is possessed you need to destroy his/her connection to his/her master. Unless you do that he will keep coming at you” the 6th reminded Man of what was to be done. It was Mane’s masters who infor
“We shall” Mane nodded in agreement. “But for now we should focus on the task at hand” Mane continued. “So how do we defeat it” Abelard wondered. He had tried all he could yet the possessed never truly died.“There is a device implanted in them that keeps the power of Possession active. We need to destroy it. I would keep it occupied as you try to locate it.” Mane instructed. Initially he didn’t need any help finding the device and destroying it even while fighting against the possessed and making conversation with his masters. It was different now. Whatever was going to be born from the combination of two possessed was going to be difficult for him to handle alone. Mane wasn’t confident in destroying it by himself. But it would be impossible for Abelard to handle it himself. So that was the only option. He would have to keep it company while Abelard used his scholar abilities to locate the device.“Alri
“Hot hot hot” the possessed screamed out when its torso was reconnected to its lower half. It rolled around on the ground, trying its hardest to put out the fire. Although it couldn’t be killed by normal means, it still felt pain. After a few seconds of rolling around, the fire went out. But it wasn’t because of its efforts. The fire went out because Mane had broken his connection to it. Since the creepy thing couldn’t die, keeping his flames going would only be a waste of his inner energy. Of course the possessed that had the mind of a little boy didn’t think so. As far as it was concerned, the fire went out because of its efforts.It got up quickly and scanned the battlefield. Once it found what it was looking for, its eyes twinkled like a little boy who had been given some sweets and a silly smile plastered his face. He rushed to the part of the battlefield that had what he was looking for.“A rod?” Mane was curious to
*Boom**Boom**Boom**Boom**Boom*The helpless Possessed landed with a thud after the merciless assault from the two young wielders. Mane was still on fire, and Abelard’s entire body was covered with his combat armor. Two large earth gauntlets were on Abe’s hands. One didn’t need to be hit by that to know that it would be a painful experience.“It is strong” Abe remarked. “It is” Mane assented. Abelard had been trying to break through the Possessed jaw to reach the device, but its bones were unusually hard in that particular area.“It isn’t easy to destroy the core of a Possessed. The areas that house the core are usually so well protected that it takes something special to break through them” 6th chimed in. Unfortunately Mane was the only one who could hear him. 6th was right. Mane was able to easily destroy the leader’s core because of Absolute
Deep within the Eastern Empire in a small kingdom whose name was unknown to most, a small group of soldiers were investigating what looked like a natural disaster. The place they currently found themselves in used to be the biggest forest in the kingdom. However everything changed a few hours ago. A few hours ago loud bangs and strange sounds were heard coming from within the forest. Strange lights that towered into the sky were also spotted during that time. The people were scared and rightly so. For who didn’t fear the unknown. Many speculated that nature was furious with the kingdom and wished that it be wiped out, but the upper management knew better. The king and the nobles weren’t as gullible as their people. The recent happenings in the Eastern Kingdom suggested that the world was going to be tossed into chaos soon. Although they wanted no part in the war that had already arrived, they had no choice. The Master had taken over the entire empire and he didn’t
“They never returned?” a man dressed in luxurious clothes had his hand under his chin in contemplation.“No my liege. We sent some men to their last known location but we didn’t find anything.” A man wearing military apparel decorated with medals was kneeling before the throne as he addressed the king.“That isn’t enough to seek an audience with me” the king furrowed his brows and stated plainly. He had known this soldier for a long time. In fact he had known him all his life. The man kneeling before him was the captain of the Kingdom’s Royal Guards and he was very loyal. He would never come to see him for something so trivial.“We didn’t find their bodies; however, we did find something else” once he was done speaking he unfurled the cloth he was holding to reveal a piece of armor in it. The armor had a crest and some strange markings on it. He ordered one of the guards to send it closer to
“So are you going to start or what” Mane was alone in his room. He had returned from his ‘field trip’ a few hours ago. He sat atop his bed in a meditative state and faced his masters in his mindscape. He wanted an explanation and he thought it would be better for him to be there in person to hear them out.“Please don’t tell me it was for my own good” Mane sat atop the rock placed right before the 5th mountain and said. “We weren’t going to” 1st replied. “We did it to protect ourselves, not you” 1st continued.“What do you mean?” Mane questioned with his expression displaying his confusion.“You know what we mean kid. You figured it out long ago didn’t you?” 6th sighedMane’s expression was different from the indifferent one he had on when he first entered the mindscape. His face was twisted in worry
“You sure are stubborn” Ray calmly cleaned his bloody hands as he addressed the man hanging in the cell by a couple of chains. This man was the assassin Mane and Abelard had captured. He was hanging in a makeshift jail cell in the basement. His face was so bloody that he could hardly be recognised. His entire body was in a similar state with a huge hole on the right side of his chest stealing the limelight.“But even the densest of metals can be melted with the right technique and a powerful flame” the only other person in the room with the exception of Ray and the assassin stated coldly. He had his arms folded as he leaned on the wall and observed the entire interrogation process. His green eyes gleamed brightly as if he wanted to see through the assassin.“You have to do more. You are a powerful spiritualist. Surely there must be a way to get the information without having to work this hard” Indra said. Ray wasn’t a Spiritual
“This…is amazing,” Mane’s eyes widened as he took in the sight before him.The young Supreme was seated on Roxanne. The beautiful dark horse had been granted the power of flight by Crystal who had no trouble casting a flight Lease on the lovely beast. While this was not a permanent condition, it would last hours, and that was thanks to Crystal’s expert command over Chaos. Any other person would have been able to cast this Lease for just under a few minutes. Mane was no exception to this. Even if his power was not sealed, he would not be able to use this Lease to liberally. If this Lease was that practical, it would have been popularized.Next to him, Professors Stern and Stanley, and Dean Desmond had smile plastered on their faces as they watched the Supreme’s gobsmacked reaction to the impressive sight before him. Behind the professors were the students, both old and new. While the older students, Kahn, Frost, Bel, and Maia were floating on their own, the new students had to be envel
“What a brilliant welcome,” Poseidon slowly moved towards the teenage looking Zeus and Atlas with a broad smile on his face.The god of the waves floated elegantly upon a bident, his eyes briefly scanning Atlas before finding his brother’s immature figure.“You have grown weak, brother,” Poseidon chuckled as he slowly flew towards his brother.Atlas, who had been on guard since Poseidon’s appearance, frowned upon seeing the god of the waves getting closer to a much weaker Zeus. His figure flashed as he appeared before Zeus, shielding him from the gaze of his own blood brother. “You have fallen low brother. Now, you require the protection of a titan? Hilarious.” Poseidon mocked as he locked eyes with the delicate looking Atlas. “Of course I have fallen. Not only was I betrayed by my own son, but I also almost died. What did you expect will happen when one who is considered as part of the big three of Olympus approaches a fallen god?” Zeus did not mind his brother’s comments.Instead
Days passed and soon it was time for Mane to leave the planet of the Celestial Emperor. Well, he wasn’t the only one leaving. It was time for the professors to return to their academies with their students – both old and new. In front of the portal that could transport them back to their academies, Mane stood with his friends as they bid each other goodbye. Well, something close to that at least. To give them some privacy, the other professors had gone on ahead with the students, standing a few tens of meters away from the Silver Wolves.“Our great Supreme, our captain and leader, the Unbended is finally leaving us. Whatever are we to do?” Abe waved his hands theatrically as he feigned sadness and pain.His words caused Selina and the twins to snicker. Only Aegeus snorted before shooting Abe a deathly stare. As for Mane, he could only smile wryly at Abe’s comments. He didn’t know when it had started since he had been away for so long in the Dreamscape, but Abe had become more easy goi
It took a week for Godking to complete its assignment and soon, Mane was back on Planet Celestial. Walking through the streets of the capital, he noticed that he was receiving a lot of stares. While it wasn’t unusual for people to stare at him given his appearance and his ethereal aura, that was only on Zandor. One could argue that it was because he didn’t look like a Celestial, but that was not accurate either. Since Celestials opened their homes to others who craved entry into the God Academies, they had welcomed several different species into their home world. Mane wasn’t not out of place in this new era, meaning there were definitely staring for another reason.“You have become very popular, young Supreme,” Professor Stern who was walking next to Mane chuckled and said.“Hahaha! The recordings that were taken of you should have spread everywhere by now. Even those who were unable to attend the event know who you are!” Professor Stanley laughed heartily while striking the young Sup
“You are still eating, even after all that happened?” Hildegarde frowned and said.She was looking at the boy who had forcefully taken her with him when he was returning to his realm with a disapproving gaze. They had escaped that world that had been prepared as his burial place. As though it had never happened, they had returned to the exact spot he had been teleported from – the kitchen. Hildegarde was confused about his current reaction.Seeing him biting onto his tuna sandwich caused her eyebrows to lift in frustration. It was the very same meal that Mane had made and had barely taken a bite of when he was transported to another world. And yes, that was not a dream; it had really happened. She couldn’t understand how the Supreme could be so calm after coming out of a life-or-death situation.“What would you have me do then? Toss it into the trashcan? That would be a waste of food.” Mane answered nonchalantly as he wiped some fish from his cheek.“That…” Hildegarde searched for wor
There were many things that could not be understood in this world, regardless of the amount of logic that one’s mind could process at any given moment, there were things that befuddled even the most brilliant minds. One of such brilliant minds – no, two of these – was staring into the sky full of stars with a torn expression on his face. This man – nay, this god – was the trickster and master shapeshifter, Loki. But he wasn’t alone.“What are you thinking about?”“Many things.”“The great Loki has more than one troubling issue? This is interesting. Odin would have laughed at the absurdity of such a statement; but looking at your expression, it seems to be true.”“It is arrogance to assume that one can solve all one’s problems with one’s mind alone. Why do you think I sought you?”“Isn’t it greater arrogance to presume that two would be enough?”“But its not just two is it? One is the mind of Odin and the other is the mind that Odin sought.”“You say you aren’t arrogant, but you do not
He moved quickly, his feet gliding across the floor soundlessly as he reached the Earth Realmer’s unguarded back. He opened his mouth and spat out a dagger, sending it flying towards the neck of his enemy. Before he was spotted by one of the Profound Realmers, his dagger had already pierced the Earth Realmer’s neck, and the latter was grasping at his neck furiously, almost like he could seal the hole and return his blood to his body by doing so.“Intru-“*Puchi*Dan swiftly waved his hands, changing the direction of his dagger and sending it flying into the neck of the Profound Realmer who had tried to sell him out. As he did so he was already sweeping his foot towards the abdomen of another enemy.*Boom*The stunned guard was sent flying into the wall and coughing up blood before he could fully understand what was going on. By this time, the last guard had finally caught up. He dashed towards Dan quickly, drawing his sword in the process. Without any hesitation he swung his blade at
“There really is no one impressive here,” Dragon King Bast stated as his sword sliced through a Noble as easily as cutting through tofu.“I knew he said he will make sure this place is left almost unguarded, but this is incredible,” Captain Hafiz muttered as he watched the disciplined legion of warriors beelining into their path.While he spoke calmly, his rioting aura and the violence being radiated in his eyes showed his eagerness for war. He was not the only one expressing such deathly intent. Every member of the Sun Squad was ready to go wild, their eyes gleaming just as dangerously as their captain.“Why are you people talking so much. Let’s fight!” Monkey King Hanuman roared out and jumped towards the approaching legion.While the others were a bit taken aback that there were none of the Skies here to face them, Monkey King Hanuman didn’t care about that. Last he remembered, several of the Skies had died on his planet, leaving only the strongest behind. Since Loki said he would
Back in the Dreamscape Universe, there was a war raging. While it wasn’t overt, citizens in every world could feel that the drums of war had been brought out. They had not been embroiled in chaos yet, but they knew that soon the drum beaters will strike down, announcing the start of another war, and this world would fall into disorder again.The one who stood at the centre of this war were preparing in their own right. Within the camp of ‘good’, Loki, Ananse, and Zica, gathered allies. So far they had attracted the likes of the Barbarian Primogenitor, Red Rose, and some of the Barbarian Ancestors. Destiny and Pathfinder were here along with a few other unknown ancestors. As if that wasn’t enough, the Barbarian Lord, Magma, and his Flames, had also escaped the confines of their home to join this war. They weren’t the only ones that had stepped up though. The Elementals had not hesitated to send their best as well. Ancestor Spector had arrived with a few other ancestors from Amalgamatio