A massive explosion with Aegeus at its centre destroyed much of the forest and undid all the good work of General Siwa. A cloud of dust obscured the area surrounding the seal for a short while - but only a short while. "Disperse" General Siwa's cold voice sounded out, and the obaque screen of dust and sand instantly disappeared to reveal Aegeus hunched over Aegis. The Soul Weapon throbbed continuously as it hummed dully. It seemed exhausted and overtaxed; and why wouldn't it be? This was the greatest feat it had achieved since it's birth. It had taken much to do what it did and now its energy reserves were dangerously low!"Hah...hah...hah...hah" Aegeus was sweating profusely with his eyes slightly dazed in a forced state of exhaustion. It was hard to believe that this was the same person who had effortlessly bested several Nobles but it was indeed the same person."You...you...you destroyed the conduit!" General Siwa tried her hardest to contain her emotions, but the trembling in he
"You know too much," General Siwa stated coldly before disappearing from her position. Aegeus's intuition started to scream at him once her voice sounded out. Even in his state of exhaustion he still had energy to spare. Instinctively he moved out of the way, leaping several meters away from where he initially stood. And just in time too, for like a giant meteor crashing into the ground, General Siwa's fist struck the earth and reshaped the forest floor!*Boom*With a mighty roar General Siwa's aura exploded, and the might of a powerful Ascender was revealed. Her eyes were as cold as the frozen lake of hell, and her lips were stretched into a cold smirk."You could have kept all that to yourself and lived," she told Aegeus, revealing her intentions to kill him now. It seemed that she had forgotten all about capturing him for the potion. Her hair whipped around in the wind generated from her fist and her power rioted within her. With a crunching sound she made her move, darting towards
*Vooom*Aegis descended like a pillar from the heavens. With great might and an imposing air it fell upon the earth. The skies shook and the earth trembled at the power of the Soul Weapon. It's authority was much too unique: it wasn't the greatest authority Zandor had faced, but somehow it carried a flair that was familiar yet unfamiliar. The Will of Zandor groaned at the weight of task it was being given: which was to contain this massive weapon!"Humph" General Siwa scoffed and bent her knees, sinking her feet deeper into the earth. Before this weapon that caused the winds themselves to tremble in fear, there was no such emotion in her eyes. Her anger remained but it wasn't for that reason she dared go against Aegis. The reason for her confidence was simple: she hadn't revealed her weapon yet!"Come out: Panther!"*Roar*With a mighty roar that shook the heavens and distorted space, a black light engulfed General Siwa. Her head was soon covered by a black helmet, displaying only he
Far from the sight of battle was a small village. This village was located in the north, and belonged to the Northern Empire. It was a village whose borders marked the borders of the Northern Empire and was popularly known as the ‘Edge of the World’ since there was no other human settlement after it. It was a peaceful village that hadn’t seen war in the longest time.The villagers were going about their duties as usual. Farmers, traders and hunters went about their daily activities with great urgency to prepare for the coming winter. At least, that was until a few hours ago. Now the bustling village was lifeless. There was not a man in the field nor a woman in the markets. The children who usually run around the streets were nowhere to be found, leaving only the fleeting wind as the loudest noisemaker around. In one of the homes – one made of straw and mud – a young boy of about 4 years, nestled in his mother’s arms as he gazed through the only window of the house. His face was cover
*Roar*The Sky Shattering Panther was a fearful beast to behold. Although it wasn’t its true form staring down on Aegeus, he could feel his heart pounding in fear when he stared into those red eyes. It was akin to staring into the depths of the abyss. There was a heaviness that he couldn’t explain that filled his heart, and even with Berserk activated, Aegeus could not escape from the fear that the large creature commanded.Aegeus tried to recall Aegis. His Soul Weapon belonged in his Soul Space. Although it had been knocked away, as long as Aegeus could feel his weapon, he could call it back to him. Aegeus was easily able to locate Aegis. The connection between the two remained strong, and he could feel that his weapon had been transported to the Northern Empire. His aura latched onto Aegis, and he tried calling it back to him.*Thrum*Aegeus’s expression changed hearing the gentle humming of Aegis in his heart. The silent whistling of his Soul Weapon informed him that he couldn’t ca
“What is going on?” General Siwa wondered seeing a red aura being emitted from Aegeus’s body. The red in her eyes failed to match up to the red in his, and when he raised his head and looked into her eyes, she felt her entire frame shake. She knew those eyes! These ones were as red as the crimson of the blood red sea, but they were just as familiar as the yellow orbs that had condescendingly told her of her unworthy when she tried to enter Zandor several thousands of years ago. Her soul shook as the majestic aura she had never once forgotten filled the planet and reminded her of her place.*Roar*The loud roar of the Sky Shattering Panther was like a drop of honey in a land of bitterness and pain. It sweetened her tongue and woke her up. “That’s right. He died long ago. This isn’t their planet anymore, and nothing can stop us.” General Siwa reassured herself. Her eyes regained their confident hue, and her mind was swiftly cleared of the images of that dreaded god. This boy may have t
A great torrent of energy flooded the entire planet, with Aegeus at its centre. The World Will of Zandor screeched in eager excitement as an ancient power lost to the Promised Land reminded it of its lost heritage. The inhabitants of the planet all felt a strange force tugging at their heartstrings. This power was so great that it was daunting and should have had them trembling in their boots. However, for some strange reason that even the gods may not be able to decipher, they felt at peace. They felt a great stillness come over them; they felt calm. This calm wouldn't last long though; for once the battle began, nothing would be still."This power..." General Siwa's eyes were filled with trepidation as she took a small step back. If Aegeus's gaze was the only thing that reminded her of "that man", now there was another factor. She had met him only once, but sometimes once was all it took to leave an impression. And boy did "that man" leave an impression all those years ago. The domi
Aegeus's eyes flashed with inspiration. His mind was a mess and his reasoning was clouded, yet he could feel the spirit of war bubbling within him. His power as a Berserker filled his bones with strength and made them tougher than the most precious of stones. His muscles were akin to the thick hide of an Ascension Beast - a beast of divinity - and the blood that run through his veins were as precious as gold. The rubies lodged within his eye sockets gleamed as a great thirst for battle filled his bones. His arms ached, but he was a Body Wielder! Pain, persistence and endurance were his bread and butter! Unless his bones were crushed to dust and his muscles torn to bits, he would still fight! In one fluid motion he pulled his arm back and threw another punch!There was no technique involved, neither did Aegeus resort to using a Glow or a Breath. In his current state his mind could not think of such things. This was merely the most primitive of actions. This was a fight for dominion and