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Retribution of the Roar XXVII. A Flashback
Raeya was about to dress up for the festival until she heard a familiar knock at the window glass. Raeya put down her comb and swiped the red curtains. It was already dark outside but Ryder's grinning face didn't seem to care. She sighed, opened the window latch and let Ryder in. He slid in one smooth jump and landed inside perfectly as he has been doing it a lot of times before. Raeya again closed her window immediately, making sure that no one of the busy folks outside preparing for the festival saw. ''What do you think you're doing? If they saw you there...'' Her troubled voice was silenced by his smile. She then noticed his appearance. ''You're not dressed,” she noted. ''Like you,'' he answered, as if teasing her. Raeya looked at her long dress at the bed. It was colored black with a lot of slits--too fancy for her taste and too fashionable for a seven year old. Though she knew it was an ancient clothing weaved by the talented women at their village, she just didn't feel lik
Last Updated : 2022-01-09Retribution of the Roar XXVIII. Opened Eyes
Ryder found the source of the voice that had been hunting him. There was a clearing. The fog was so thick he couldn’t see clearly, not until he recognized the shining form in front of him. Ryder thought that he was in heaven. Finally, after months of pain, anguish, and remorse, he was finally facing one of his regrets, rather, one of whom he regretted not saving. “Hello there, Ryder. How have you been?” Her voice was angelic and her form was wavy, a clear sign that it was just her spirit and not her actual body. “What would it take to bring you back to life?” There he said it. It was what he wished upon the stars ever since the mass funeral. Fhae smiled at that. “No one is blaming you but yourself. Heads up, leader of Aegis.” Ryder clenched his fists. “I–I’m not worthy of that title anymore.” “Why?” “I am broken. I don’t think I can ever be fixed again. I am too wounded to heal and a soldier gravely hurt is not meant for the battlefield.” All of his burden came gushing ou
Last Updated : 2022-01-10Retribution of the Roar XXIX. A Partner' Plea
''What do you mean.. time is five times faster?'' The conjurer laughed like a witch. It was slow at first then became louder and longer gradually until she was holding her stomach like it was so funny. ''I guess you won't answer kindly,'' Ryder said, unsheathed his sword at lightning speed, and charged at her. The conjurer's eyes twitched like she was annoyed her moment of laughter was about to be disrupted. She clapped her hands in a prayer and Ryder knew she was about to chant some nasty Hearth spell. He saw it coming except for the size. The woman produced a purple ball charged with lightning and Ryder was already too near her body to back out. So he met her attack. Ryder quickly gathered for power and he glowed in a bluish green color. Ryder faced the ball of energy head on and sliced through the middle. Electricity coursed his body and when their attacks dissipated, Ryder felt his energy go down and he had to stick his sword on the ground and lean on it for support. ''Hmph.
Last Updated : 2022-01-11Retribution of the Roar XXX. The Answer From Beyond the Skies
Ryder rushed in full speed with his motor. Every entrance was wrecked, slabs of metal and wood were scattered, and the building had such large holes like comets raining down on that place. It was just like what they did to Hearth which made his heart whimper. This was payback. Much to his despair, the place was full of corpses. He suddenly felt queasy, memories of the war last year flashed before him. He spotted an area where there were signs of broken battling machines used to break walls. This was not a simple ambush. It was an all-out war meant to massacre. When his motor couldn’t pass through any longer because of the debris, he got off, pulled out his sword and swung it at the dirty pile in front of him and went inside a small hallway. He had a feeling that this was where they really fought because the wreckage here was the worst. He let his aura glow, trying to find any source of life. His heart sank when he couldn’t find any. Tears were starting to form. He wouldn’t accep
Last Updated : 2022-01-12Retribution of the Roar XXXI. Change
A conjurer was finally caught after three months after the attack on the headquarters. Leison and the rest of the Aegis boys ran at top speed towards the abandoned facility. The kids, they looked like a neighborhood gang but with their reputation for the recent months going up, the people were finally looking up at them with honor again. Aegis was no longer being called as the rusty shield of Khenealm. Leison might be overreacting to it but it felt good to be revered as the modern knights once more. Finally, they had their image back. Thanks to a lot of..situations. When they received intel that some weird people were entering the abandoned facility weeks earlier, they took a lot of preparation to confirm if it was Hearth. When they saw that it was where they were meeting up with ordinary citizens, they also took time to plan on how to catch them. The girls did their best to play as 'entertainers', which Leison didn't approve of but glad that they didn't overdo it just to get more i
Last Updated : 2022-01-13Retribution of the Roar XXXII. A Different Sunset
The mission with Aegis was a success. She exited early and rode her own black eagle to travel from the city to the village in less than an hour. Although there were trains, it would take her half day before she would reach her destination. Flying an eagle was difficult and dangerous but thankfully, Jin gave her the most obedient one and the weather was good. When she reached the palace, Raeya was caked in dirt because the facility was full of dust. But she had no time to wash herself as she looked at the clock. She only had fifteen minutes to prepare for her court duties. Raeya grabbed a wet towel and started wiping herself. She had no time to take a full warm bath. Perhaps she could have it after this. Nothing beats the hot springs of their village, especially when it was season for the fireflights to gather. Then, she hastily put on her black dress and kicked open the door to which Jin was surprised. ''Oh.'' Raeya's cheeks went red in embarrassment as she realized that her room
Last Updated : 2022-01-14Retribution of the Roar XXXIII. Onward
“It had never occurred to me that the great Sir Vance would take me out on a date,” Ryder said as he sat on the stool beside Sir Vance who was dressed like a country boy from the old generation with his faded jeans and checkered long sleeves. The bar was at its peak. They had turned on the music at full blast and the people at the center were having their crazy moments. The crowd was jumping up and down and shaking their bodies at the beat of the music. “How cheap. This is your version of a date?” Sir Vance said, swirling a red drink in one of his hands, his eyes lingering from left to right. He was being wary of their surroundings. The man couldn’t even relax in a place like this though Ryder understood his instincts. Sir Vance was a hardened warrior inside out being the man who took down a corrupt government and established a new one. A pair was making out on one of the corners and a man on the sofa in front of them had two women on his lap. “That was just a joke,” Ryder defende
Last Updated : 2022-01-15Retribution of the Roar XXXIV. From the Shadows
One of them has been captured again. Grey flinched at the sound of wood exploding into splinters. All eyes were immediately on the one sitting at the far end of the room. Their boss had already broken two tables in his anger, one for each conjurer that was captured. Of the three that their boss had sent out, only Grey came back. Even Grey was beginning to worry that their plan was failing. He had no doubt that Jado would keep his mouth shut until the end but he was worried about Mishaela. Women were always the ones to loosen their tongues. And until now, her location was unknown. They knew where Jado is being kept right now but no trace for Mishaela, not even the government though they knew she was alive because there were lots of witnesses that said that she was captured by men in black during the festival attack three months ago. They knew who the men in black were. The Rigiddin family are renowned people but no matter how famous or how well-known they are, they are still a clan
Last Updated : 2022-01-16
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Retribution of the Roar CCXIX. Caring
''Tomorrow?'' Chief Raius couldn't help but laugh. ''Who do you think you are? Some savior who could turn the world upside-down with a snap of a finger? How do you expect to bring down Hearth, an enemy that even the Triad is having a hard time with? Could you erase a three hundred year-old company tomorrow? Could you?''Believe it or not.'' Ryder was offended. Earlier, his face held high reverence for the chief. Now, Ryder's voice was plain and he was looking at the chief at eye level without bowing or nodding, unlike earlier. But with the chief's words, it was bound to come to this point. ''I have been in touch with Sir Vance. he said that the preparations are complete. All that's left is for your consent.''Ryder wasn't even addressing him as chief anymore. Jin discerned it then at the moment. The Roar didn't come to be pitied, nor to ask for pity or forgiveness. He didn't come to grovel and take the blame for what happened to Raeya. That was just the surface. That was what he want
Retribution of the Roar CCXXX. A Special Moment
''You can't kill me'', Raeya blurted amidst their wrestling.His strength was overwhelming her and her muscles were becoming sore and overpowered by him. She had to do something. She had to find a good spot that she could use to break free.''Oh? How sure are you? Don't tell me its because you believe that I still love you.''No, she didn't believe that. Seyin was the second to confess his love to her after Jin. She was the one in-charge of handling new applicants to Aegis when Seyin entered the hall where they would be taking the Shore test. She was assisting Fhae in conducting the tests that would determine if the applicants had the potential to harness the power of the Shore.Instead of asking about anything significant about the test at that time, Seyin stood and boldly asked her out, embarrassing both of them at that moment. After that, she kindly but firmly said her no. Seyin cried in front of her but in the end, she offered what she could–friendship. Until now, she didn’t know
Retribution of the Roar CCXVIII. Happiness
''Tomorrow?'' Chief Raius couldn't help but laugh. ''Who do you think you are? Some savior who could turn the world upside-down with a snap of a finger? How do you expect to bring down Hearth, an enemy that even the Triad is having a hard time with? Could you erase a three hundred year-old company tomorrow? Could you?''Believe it or not.'' Ryder was offended. Earlier, his face held high reverence for the chief. Now, Ryder's voice was plain and he was looking at the chief at eye level without bowing or nodding, unlike earlier. But with the chief's words, it was bound to come to this point. ''I have been in touch with Sir Vance. he said that the preparations are complete. All that's left is for your consent.''Ryder wasn't even addressing him as chief anymore. Jin discerned it then at the moment. The Roar didn't come to be pitied, nor to ask for pity or forgiveness. He didn't come to grovel and take the blame for what happened to Raeya. That was just the surface. That was what he want
Retribution of the Roar CCXXVII. The Reveal
''You can't kill me'', Raeya blurted amidst their wrestling. His strength was overwhelming her and her muscles were becoming sore and overpowered by him. She had to do something. She had to find a good spot that she could use to break free. ''Oh? How sure are you? Don't tell me its because you believe that I still love you.'' No, she didn't believe that. Seyin was the second to confess his love to her after Jin. She was the one in-charge of handling new applicants to Aegis when Seyin entered the hall where they would be taking the Shore test. She was assisting Fhae in conducting the tests that would determine if the applicants had the potential to harness the power of the Shore. Instead of asking about anything significant about the test at that time, Seyin stood and boldly asked her out, embarrassing both of them at that moment. After that, she kindly but firmly said her no. Seyin cried in front of her but in the end, she offered what she could–friendship. Until now, she didn’t kn
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
Grey wasn't someone who was easily intimidated. Even with Ryder and Leison had him on gunpoint and swordpoint, he still wore the same smug expression.''You're pretty confident this time, Aegis.'' He wasn't fazed at all with the pressure around him. ''Have you finally moved on from your humiliation in our last war?''This position was familiar with the battle at Hearth. Ryder had also cornered Grey in their laboratory. Grey wasn't yet a fighter or a conjurer back then, just a normal scientist who only knew how to wield science and technology. That was why Ryder decided that he wouldn't kill him. He diverted his focus on the Shadows that Hearth released. However, Grey took advantage of Ryder's soft heart back then. He summoned Absinthe and the rest was history.''You're provoking the wrong people. You should be telling that to your bosses,'' Leison answered.''I wouldn't call that a word of provocation. It's just called a taunt.'' Grey was feeling extra powerful now. Was there some rea
Retribution of the Roar CCXXIV. Veils of Vengeance
If Raeya could recall properly, the men said they were going to answer her questions after they had tied her up but now she was the one tying all of six of them up. It was a good thing she found a rope in one of the toolboxes of the saleslady or else she would have to knock them unconscious every five minutes that they woke up.Raeya pressed the switch and a single dim bulb was brought back to life. Its light was yellowish but it would serve its purpose just for the room to do away with the darkness. She tried calling her friends but she was stumped after realizing that there was no signal. Raeya hoped that Aegis was doing well and that nothing bad happened. Raeya didn’t know why but she was feeling ominous like something big happened. Or was that her overthinking? After securing their hands, she dragged them into the corner and made their backs lean on the wall, away from any object that they could grab and free themselves. She was waiting for the leader, the one with a red turban,
Retribution of the Roar CCXXIII. Rise of the Sun
''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 before spot
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
