Lewis ran as though each step was his last, he could not bear to turn his head around as he was deathly afraid of something. A rustle came from behind, followed by a loud crack. Seven figures appeared before him and blocked his way. The leader of the group held a sword, full of killing intent, and stared down at Lewis pridefully. Lewis felt like an ant before the man, Linus. The other six were Puck’s personal envoy.Seeing Puck’s envoy before him, Lewis lost control of his body, he knelt to the ground, body shivered without an end in sight. “Run, fool, run! Why’d you stop?” chuckled Linus. “I never once would have thought a managerial underling like you would dare go against master Puck, and yet, here you are! How brave!”“Master Puck had been investigating the disappearance of Zephyr’s handmaiden, and turns out, you were the one responsible for keeping her in secret, wow! What a brave display!” Linus snorted, his intent clearer as he went on. “Bullsh*t! There is no master Puck! The
The voice sounded and felt like it descended from the heavens, a commanding tone indeed. Even Linus’ men could not stifle their shiver. “Who goes there!” one of them yelled, all of them equipped their weapons immediately. The leaves rustled in the wind, some broke free from their branches and floated blissfully onto the ground, the man behind the voice appeared, and he slowly walked out of the Feather Forest. His body was lean, his hair flowing freely, an icy yet calm demeanor surrounded him. Zephyr had arrived.“You!”“You’re still alive?!”Everyone was up in arms as they saw Zephyr. They looked like they had just seen a ghost. Linus however, brightly smiled, “Wow! Just, wow! I never thought I’d see your face again! I’m sure I’ll be well rewarded once I bring you home!” he called out. “Zephyr my boy, why don’t you start begging, maybe I’ll even cut you some slack!” Linus stared at Zephyr the same way he stared at Lewis, as though the other was a bug.“Master, please, go! Return to
Fear!Shock!Terror!Those were the feelings that crumpled up within each of them. However, the greatest feeling that was felt — disbelief!“How…? How did you manage this? What sort of Focus is this? Why can’t I measure it!?” Linus gripped his sword tightly, doing his best to fend off Zephyr’s flurry of slashes. “Pathetic!” Zephyr stated coldly, loud enough to rupture Linus’ eardrums, this sent him into a shivering frenzy. “Die,” Zephyr flicked his fingers, before Linus even managed to spit out one syllable, a blade was sent flying at Linus. The blade went through Linus, and just like that, with wide eyes of terror, a sliver of crimson flowed down from his forehead and slowly expanded. Linus’ body then slowly tore apart from itself, splitted itself in two, his blood spurt out like a geyser. And with that, a metallic clunk sound rang throughout the forest, his blade had fallen to the ground.“Run! Save yourself!” one of the men on the ground called out. All six of them were still o
Zephyr had pushed Lightfoot to the limit, he struggled to focus his pent-up rage into efficient use, but right now, all he could see was red. All the while Zephyr blamed himself, he blamed his carelessness in this situation. Although he had let Leah stay with Lewis under his protection, it would not have lasted long, Puck had eyes everywhere, the both of them could only hide so much. Although Leah was only Zephyr’s handmaiden, she was the closest he had to an actual family, she was the most important person in his life. In his previous life, Zephyr was unable to stop her suicide, but in this life, Zephyr would stop at nothing to keep her safe.‘Puck! Lincoln! If I find that you’ve laid even a finger on her hair, I will show no mercy!’ Zephyr thought to himself as he increased his speed, vanishing into the air.…The Khans were the second greatest house in Starlight City. The Khan household was like a castle, or a fort, it was much different than the commoners’ dwelling. In this pala
“What the Hell is going on out there?!” Puck asked angrily after he heard the commotion outside. “It’s not good, My Lord, someone has come to attack us! He’s powerful, he’s killed many of our men!” reported a guard who hastily rushed into the room. “How is that possible? The Khan has had the best security thus far! Who would dare come without warning?!” asked Puck, shocked to hear the news. He slammed his fist onto the table, leaving the room. “I want to see this for myself, who’s so bold to dare attack the Khan!” muttered Puck.…“There he is!”“Kill him!”Outside the gates, tens of armed guards crashed down upon Zephyr. Zephyr moved his sword, like a fish through water, he sliced and slashed his way through the ranks, having no fear nor hesitation in his eyes. “Seven Slashes – First slash!” he yelled, his tone commanding like an army general, yet, assured like a lover’s gentle whisper. His sword waved through the battlefield, it sent off gentle yet shimmering light refractions. T
“How…?!”Puck had more than 30 guards around the perimeter, yet all that was left standing were a handful! Each guard was at least a Strength of level five! All of them were handpicked by his father, Mist himself! The cream of the crop! “Just who in the h*ll are you? Why did you come, kill all my men, and intend on attacking me?! Do you wish to make yourself an enemy of the Khan?!” Puck hissed through gritted teeth, his voice quaked with anger. His gaze unrelenting, and fully focused on the man who stood before him, the man bathed in the fresh blood of his once honorable guards.Zephyr pushed his hair back, and raised his head to face Puck, his eyes filled with dangerous intent. “You?!” as he saw Zephyr’s face, Puck could not help but guffaw. While others may not have recognized him, Puck knew Zephyr’s face well, Puck could never forget the man he had tried so hard to erase for so long. “Zephyr? How? You’re still alive?!” Puck said while laughing, this was all too strange for him. He
Zephyr’s movement was too fast, too agile, a Strength of level seven could not have kept up. Zephyr was but a b*stard to Puck, how could he have overpowered him? Puck rattled his brain for an answer. Zephyr sent his knee into Puck’s gut once again, causing him to scream in pain.“Where’s Leah?” Zephyr demanded, he did not want to waste anymore time. “Leah? Your maid? Hahaha… she was such a nice plaything, her skin was silky smooth, also, her moans were heavenly, hahaha…” taunted Puck. Zephyr, in his angered state, sent a fist towards Puck. Zephyr’s strength had exponentially increased since he began training under the Way, it was comparable to an Agility fighter’s, and did not lag behind either. Puck was not going to last long.Fist, after fist, after fist, connected with Puck's face, and mouthful, after mouthful of blood flew out of Puck’s mouth. Cry, after cry, after cry, came and went, before long, Puck’s face was swollen and deformed. “Zephyr, you b*stard, the lord will never for
Before long, Zephyr found himself before a great pagoda. The pagoda was bigger than the Khan hills, it was the greatest structure within the Khan. There were not many defenses around, only three armored guards stood guard at the base. These three men were each Strengths of level seven, each powerful in their own way. They stood guard whilst watching over Lincoln’s quarters, patrolling about with prideful glee. Zephyr knew these three.They were Khan men, but turned to a life of being Lincoln’s lackeys. Although they were in their 30s, they were incredibly powerful. However, they were only so through Lincoln’s pills, which then explained their loyalty to him. “Boy, this is master Lincoln’s quarters, who gave you permission to enter? Get out of here!” The three of them yelled and blocked Zephyr’s approach. “Oh, it’s you, the b*stard. Why are you here?” One of the men asked sarcastically, once he recognized him. “Wait, something’s wrong, his body is covered in blood!” The other two excla