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Retribution of the Roar LXVI. Espionage
''So? Where did you come from? How did you meet with Jaiyo?'' Infiltrating the camp was hard enough but questions like these were harder. ''My family of guerillas received your notice. I simply answered your call. Fortunately, the man with a purple headband who led me here and your attendant recommended you to me,'' Lidon answered as they walked the mountain trail. ''I see.'' She was not to be underestimated, unlike her hired soldiers. Jin and the chief already knew the basic structure of their camp because they flew over them once. He was pretty confident that he could get inside without doing anything not until he saw the entrance. The ones going in and out had some sort of special tattoos on their skin which they were showing to the guards. Jin was at a loss not until he spotted a group. They didn't show any part of their skin but they were accompanied by some sort of leader with a purple headband. It was that leader who let them in. Jin waited for a few nights at most befor
Last Updated : 2022-05-18Retribution of the Roar LXVII. The New Army
“The new guerilla army of Hearth.” These people love to label them like they were naming another breed of animal. Hearth was really something else. They waited for five minutes. Ten. Twenty. When they had lost the time that they were waiting, Maryan had sat on a nearby rock, her face bored as she watched Lidon play his dagger in his hand. Lidon caught her staring and made eye contact but she immediately averted her eyes, suddenly interested in the horizon. If Chief Raius would ask him to describe this lady as the commander of Hearth, he would just tell him that she was too young. She might make a good leader but not the position of a commander, especially in a war like this. He felt bad about her sister Mishaela who is imprisoned at the Rigiddin village. If he would make an offer to free her sister in exchange for backing off from the war, would she accept? The sound of shoes crushing grass made Lidon unwrap the cloth around his weapon. “Lidon?” asked Maryan. She didn’t hear it.
Last Updated : 2022-05-19Retribution of the Roar LXVIII. The Price
Lidon was still wary of the guerilla army. He had wrapped his dagger to make them think that he had lowered his guard. But since no one was still attacking them, then it is safe to assume that they are safe for now. They led them through the forest until they reached a hanging bridge. In this time, it was unusual to see a wooden bridge when they were living in the age of development. The bridge was just a collection of blocks of wood bound together by rubber ties and twigs. A river with sharp rocks twenty feet spread below. “Let’s go two at a time or else the bridge will break,” the woman with the golden tooth said. That goes without saying. It was as if the bridge was designed to not welcome visitors. As ancient and old-looking the bridge was, the new guerilla army seemed to have no problem with it. Wayl and the woman went ahead first. It was only the two of them but the bridge swayed so much. “That seems scary,” Maryan whispered beside him. “We can’t do anything about it, ca
Last Updated : 2022-05-20Retribution of the Roar LXIX. Systems
“When all of this is over, make me the head of the Triad.” Lidon knew he was supposed to be natural. But when he heard Wayl’s demand, he couldn’t help but react and violently look at him. Wayl didn’t notice it because he was so focused on Maryan, waiting expectantly for a good answer. Lidon was confused. He had expected that Wayl will demand something bigger like abolishing the Triad, ruling Khenealm as the number one, bring back the age of terror, and other speculations of his, Wayl was actually considering to retain the Triad? Meaning, they were embracing the very system that pushed them to the darkness? That was something new. He had to take note of this Wayl man. “I believe we can talk about that when you meet our leader.” “I figured.” Wayl didn’t even hide his expression that he was unsatisfied with her answer. “Oh, that’s right,” Wayl added. “I haven’t formally introduced myself yet. I am Wayl Naronn, the last member alive of the old guerilla army.” The name Naronn was alw
Last Updated : 2022-05-20Retribution of the Roar LXX. Captivate
“This way, Miss Maryan,” Wayl said as he gestured in front of him where an elevator opened, waiting for them. Maryan followed after him and Lidon was also about to walk when the woman with the golden tooth suddenly appeared in front of him and squared her shoulders. “The tour is exclusive only for her, handsome,” she said and smiled, showing her crooked teeth. “For the meantime, we can go somewhere fun,” she added. Lidon put on the most serious face that he could. He had to go and see this facility for himself. He has to gather as much intel as he can so that when the time comes, they will be prepared. That was basic warfare. Eliminating a threat is always better than making up for the consequences of it. He can even decide if he will destroy the facility right here and right now. But first, he had to absorb information. ‘Observe well and use those keen eyes of yours as well as your divine gift of discernment. Offer your skills to the enemy and do what it takes to make them believ
Last Updated : 2022-05-21Retribution of the Roar LXXI. The Chief and the Rakasha
The wind that entered from his open window made him feel like the room was made of ice. The Rigiddin chief donned his black wolfskin cloak. Raius never really liked wearing it as he had no reason to hide his scars and tattoos which he got from his countless wars. Wearing the cloak also means being cautious but with the Discerner’s presence, he never felt the need to cover. But tonight was different. Jin was out there, infiltrating the enemy camp and so just for a while, the chief had to take care of himself. As he put the cloak over his shoulders, it was heavy but the warmth will suffice the cold of the night. He knew that the weight would slow down his movements but at the very least, he would keep his blood running hot. Winter was almost upon the Rokohorta lands and the unprepared soldiers of the enemy would likely freeze to death before they could even go into battle. Imagine training with the sword only to be killed by the cold. That was a harsh death for any warrior that no one w
Last Updated : 2022-05-22Retribution of the Roar LXXII. The Favor of the Shore
The Lady Rakasha couldn’t sleep. It was not that she wasn’t used to letting the chief do his patrol. Chief Raius had been doing it for how many nights already. It’s just that her anxiety was rising as the days went by. Her brother wasn’t weakling, that was for sure. If he wasn’t her family, she would regard him as a reincarnation of Rufus, the first ever Rigiddin chief and warrior of the Shore. Raius was already a leader by heart ever since they were little. When her mother was pregnant with Raeya, her mother contracted an illness and the cure was found on a foreign land. He was only six but he traveled for weeks and was able to bring home the medicine. He was only six that time. A year after, some bandits broke through the defenses of the village and the adult men were away hunting. Her brother engaged the bandits and almost lost his life because of the wounds that he got. After three days of being in a coma, they were all surprised to see him rise like he just slept. Even the vil
Last Updated : 2022-05-23Retribution of the Roar LXXIII. The Chief and the Rakasha
The wind that entered from his open window made him feel like the room was made of ice.The Rigiddin chief donned his black wolfskin cloak. Raius never really liked wearing it as he had no reason to hide his scars and tattoos which he got from his countless wars. Wearing the cloak also means being cautious but with the Discerner’s presence, he never felt the need to cover. But tonight was different. Jin was out there, infiltrating the enemy camp and so just for a while, the chief had to take care of himself. As he put the cloak over his shoulders, it was heavy but the warmth will suffice the cold of the night. He knew that the weight would slow down his movements but at the very least, he would keep his blood running hot. Winter was almost upon the Rokohorta lands and the unprepared soldiers of the enemy would likely freeze to death before they could even go into battle. Imagine training with the sword only to be killed by the cold. That was a harsh death for any warrior that no one w
Last Updated : 2022-05-24
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Retribution of the Roar CCXVIII. Happiness
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Retribution of the Roar CCXVI. Shoot of the Moon
Jin had a feeling his discussion with Fahazi about leaders going at the forefront jinxed the night.“Go!” He commanded as he pulled Fahazi to his feet and pushed him to get him running. As they ran, Jin looked behind. He could make out nothing because of the darkness but he felt shadows following them. He grabbed Fahazi’s hand and sped across the tunnels. They only had one flashlight. Fahazi must have lost his own light during the explosion.Jin felt something was about to fall on them. He felt dust and debris fall upon his face as they ran. “Fall back, Fahazi!” Both of them were able to stop just in time before the ceiling gave way. If they had advanced one second further, they would have already been buried in a pile of huge blocks of cement and dirt.It didn’t stop there. A slight tremor was felt from above.“This way,” Fahazi suggested as he pointed to one of the tunnels which didn’t seem to be shaking. Jin nodded and they entered the tunnel to their left.“Do you think we can st
Retribution of the Roar CCXV. Drooling Dreams
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Retribution of the Roar CCXXIV. Veils of Vengeance
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Retribution of the Roar CCXXII. Tunnel Tales
Lidon was still wary of the guerilla army.He had wrapped his dagger to make them think that he had lowered his guard. But since no one was still attacking them, then it is safe to assume that they are safe for now. They led them through the forest until they reached a hanging bridge. In this time, it was unusual to see a wooden bridge when they were living in the age of development. The bridge was just a collection of blocks of wood bound together by rubber ties and twigs. A river with sharp rocks twenty feet spread below.“Let’s go two at a time or else the bridge will break,” the woman with the golden tooth said. That goes without saying. It was as if the bridge was designed to not welcome visitors.As ancient and old-looking the bridge was, the new guerilla army seemed to have no problem with it. Wayl and the woman went ahead first. It was only the two of them but the bridge swayed so much.“That seems scary,” Maryan whispered beside him.“We can’t do anything about it, can’t we
