WESTIME, 1179- Castell, a secret society lead by Reiner Archembald, Prince of Westime on their way to obtain the power of devil.

“Hurry up, we don’t have much time before sunrise!” shouted Reiner to his men. A pastor came to report “We’ve done our part, the only thing left is the sacrifice”. “Splendid” said Reiner. “All done down here, my Prince” said one of his men. “Hahahahaha! Our plan will now succeed, I finally will gain the power of devil to rule this world” said Reiner while laughing maniacally. “Bring down the artifacts.” The pastor command his colleagues to bring down the 7 sacred artifacts which are Sulaiman’s ring, Musa’s stick, The Tabut, The 3 keys of Daud’s temple, The Pharaoh’s crown

The artifacts arranged in pentagram shape. “In order to gain the power of the devil, one must pierce his heart in the middle of the pentagram” said the pastor. Reiner was so shocked “ What! You didn’t say anything about piercing heart”. “trust the process my prince.” The pastor tried to calm Reiner. “ But, what if I died during the ritual” Reiner asked. Then the pastor keep calming him until he convinced to do so.

Reiner walked to the ritual site and the pastor gave him a knife.

Meanwhile,

“Woah! Really? Congratulations Sir Radovan, I bet that you will be a great father for him. ” said a Royal Chief assistant to Millie Radovan, a temporary Royal Chief imported from Midland nation. “Thank you, Edward. I am very happy and grateful to The One for giving me a son. According to my wife’s letter, he is an energetic one” said Radovan while holding the letter. “Looks like, your son will become as great as his father. Then, they both laugh

Suddenly, a man in black hoodie ran towards them.

He shouted “Chief! Castell has made their move, they are in a dungeon under the castle.”. That man happen to be an intel from Royal Guard disguised as one of the Castell members.

“Damn it! Hurry up and call every guards in this area, we will ambush them now!” command Radovan. “As your wish Sir!”.

After a while,

Millie Radovan and his men rushing down to the dungeon.

*Smack* Radovan kicked the door.

Unfortunately, the ritual already begun.

“Stop Prince Reiner! You don’t have any idea what you doing right now, if you don’t have enough relic the ritual will open a gate between our world and Dark Realm.” Radovan tried to stop Reiner while other guards arrested other members of Castell.

“We Already have all 7 sacred artifacts” said one of Castell member. “Did you just said 7?” Radovan asked and worried drawn at his face.

Suddenly, a pastor that helped Reiner laughed. “ Hahaha, you fool!”. “What?” Radovan shocked. “It was all my plan, look at that fool(Reiner). Believed all my words blindly. That’s what he got for not convinced His Majesty to promote me as Royal Pastor.”

*Boom* suddenly the pentagram exploded and blown all people around the pentagram and it lighted.

“Here he come, Lucifer” said Radovan and the pastor

“Hahahaha! *sniff* fresh air.” said Lucifer that possessed Reiner body.

“O Lord Lucifer, I the one who opened the gate for thou. Please save me from them” said the pastor

Lucifer turned his look to the pastor and said

“Huh? What an interesting fellow we got here. But you know what? You are ugly” with just a glance the pastor and all the Castell burn to the ashes. “it’s look like my power still can’t reach The One Believer. Oh the pentagram still not fully lighted yet. Let’s take a look. One, two, Thr…”

While Lucifer counting the lights, Radovan jump towards to slice him but missed . *slash* Radovan only got his hand.

“You know it’s rude to rushed to other people like that” said Lucifer while smiling to Radovan. He regenerates his hand and smirked

Radovan took a step back and charged to him but the forth artifact already lighted and Lucifer immediately summon his sword to counter the charge.

*clang* their sword clanged and they having a big sword fight ever happened. It’s appear that Millie Radovan is also a great sword master and have learned all type of sword style.

“he is fast, so. Sword Style: Katana!” Radovan change his sword to Katana to surpass Lucifer’s speed.

“Not bad, for mere human being like you.” Lucifer praised Radovan. “Shall I know your name, nevermind. You are not that worthy to be acknowledged by me Hahahahaha” said Lucifer while laughing sarcastically

Meanwhile

The sky outside started to darken and right on the Westime Castle, a purple beam striked and the castle started to float pieces after pieces.

“No way, we are doomed!” a villager screamed. All started to worry and gathered to the safe zone

“My Lord, have you prepared your words to comfort your people” said the Royal Council while on their way to the safe zone by wagon.

“This mess? I am pretty sure our temporary Royal Chief can handle it. Plus, he is the True Light user.”

said Westime King confidentally.

Back to the dungeon,

“This will end you!” shouted Radovan while charging his katana faster than his first charge.

“Too fast!” Lucifer shocked but fifth artifact light already appeared and a pair of wing grown at his back. He dodged Radovan striked.

“Im-mpossible! A human l-like you can strike me with that kind of speed. Who t-the heaven are you?” Lucifer stuttered.

“Huh? It’s appear that I worth enough to be acknowledged by you. Pardon my rudeness, I don’t have any interest to be acknowledge by my true enemy” said Radovan

“Don’t get too cocky you low being” said Lucifer while smirking. “You wanna stop this disaster right come at once and stop me, because it’s the only way.” Lucifer triggered Radovan

Radovan burning in excitement and it can clearly be seen in his eyes.

Sixth artefact started to light.

“Come on this is your only chance before I become unstoppable!” provoked Lucifer

Lucifer continued “ You are just cowar-”

Before Lucifer can finished his words, Radovan charged to him with the speed of light.

Lucifer dodged it but the charge pierced through his left wing.

“Wha-” Radovan charged again before Lucifer can even asked and this time he got Lucifer’s right stomach.

Lucifer appeared to be seriously injured by that charge. Lucifer fell to the ground groaning in pain. “ Arghh! The feel. It’s really hurt. Should take a long time to recover from this, *cough*” Lucifer coughed blood. “Willing to show your another surprise huh, Mr. Unexpected.

“Evacuate at once, I will end this right away. Also report the situation to the His Majesty and his advisor.” Command Radovan.

“How about you Sir? We can’t just leave you here with this monster. What if something happened to you? Think about your family.” said Edward.

Radovan look sharply at him. “It’s an order! Know your place, Sir Edward.”. “My family will understand. Even if I died here. They already accept it since I registered as a Royal Soldier.” said Radovan.

The rest of the guards evacuated with a heavy heart.

“What a noble man we got here. Your speech made me moved *cough*. I think I will spare you time so you too can go back to your family. That’s what you want, right? ” said Lucifer while trying to mentally disturb Radovan to retreat.

“What a nice deal you got there, but I won’t leave this battle behind. I fight to die, not to live.” said Radovan while doing stance.

Radovan took a deep breath “Right here right now, I’ll finish him at once.

Sword Style: Claymore.

THE ONE is the light of the heaven and the earth. Guiding whoever he will."

“No way! Are you the True Light user. *Even with my full strength. There’s no way I could save from that light. I do hope he messed up his spell” afraidness drawn at Lucifer’s face while he struggling to run

“Secret Skill:

Light upon light”

*Boom* the spell casted by Radovan exploded.

“Hahaha, unfortunate Mr. Unexpected, Unfortunate” said Lucifer sarcastically.

Radovan got seriously injured after the explosion. His hands started to numb. His legs no longer can stand still. He fell to the ground.

Then, The seventh artifact lighted.

*boom*

The purple beam now connected with the pentagram and created a portal.

Lucifer now fully recovered. He walked to the numbed Radovan and stabbed him from the back.

Radovan groaned “Arghh! So this is my end”. He started to see his whole life and said. “There’s no God worth to be worshipped except The One”

Radovan died

Lucifer then opened the portal to connect between Overworld and the Dark Realm.

“The energy quite low here. Seems like it gonna take 6 month to bring my friends here. Wait for me there hehe.” Lucifer monologued

*boom* The portal aura shattered the whole castle and dungeon. The building pieces then created new castle

Lucifer no longer needed Reiner’s body and he went to slumber after a long fight with Radovan in his new castle

The Sun rised but not for Westime.

Seeing the weather not went any better. The villagers started to panic. “We are doom”. “We should leave Westime and go to other nation.” “No! we should fight.” “Don’t be ridiculous”. All the chatters stopped by the explosive sound caused by the portal

Suddenly, Royal Guards arrived and reported the situation just like Radovan ordered.

“Where’s your chief” asked the king.

“We don’t know his status right now, but seeing the situation right now. I afraid he couldn’t make it. I afraid we lost him My Lord” said Edward.

“Gather all my people now!” the king commanded all villager to gather in front of him.

The villager gathered

“My people, It’s look like our Royal Guards can’t stop the disaster, and it seems like my son, Prince Reiner Archembald successfully opened the devil gate. I am sincerely apologize on his behalf.” the king confessed his regrets for not raised his son well enough.

Then a man raised his hand and asked “What we gonna do now?”

“I am afraid that we have to migrate to the Midland and reporting about our situation to their king.” said Edward .

“We have to move now” said King Archembald

chapter 2 : The Child

15 May 2022

CHAPTER 2 : STEEL HEART WOMAN AND THE CHILD OF PROPHECY

MIDLAND, 1179- “I have weird feeling in my stomach” said Minerva, Millie Radovan’s wife. “Worry not, Milady. Only a week left before Sir Radovan back from his duty in Westime.” said Radovan’s housemaid, Lydia. Even though her maid tried to calm her down, she still paced back and forth thinking about her husband. “Milady. It’s already time. We should go to the charity centre.” Lydia reminding Minerva about her meeting with Social Welfare Department of Midland. As a noble family, their presence are meaningful to social activities.

“Lydia, can you watch Lewi while I am out” asked Minerva. Her maid nodded and took Lewi, a newborn baby to his cradle.

After Minerva dressed, she went to the Charity Centre by wagon drove by Midland’s Royal Guard.

After a while, they arrived to the Charity Centre nearby Midland Castle’s gate.

Minerva saw a Westime king’s messenger riding horse came towards her.

“Are you Minerva Radovan?” asked the king’s messenger. The question threw by him made Minerva nervous and she started to pace out.

She started to think a lot of possibilities about what will this messenger informs to her.

“Miss?” the messenger’s call bring her back from her deep thought.

“Yes.” Minerva answered while bowed.

“I am afraid that you have to follow me to meet the Midland King.” said the messenger.

Minerva asked“Is there anything related to my husband?”. The messenger don’t say a word and started to move. Minerva went the castle with the Royal Guard that drove her to the Charity Centre.

They arrived at the castle.

“My Lord. A messenger from Westime comes bring message from King Archembald.” said the Royal Guard.

King Dhabrail Anatoli nodded “Bring him in”.

The messenger walked towards the king and bowed while Minerva followed the Royal Guard to the side of the hall.

The messenger started to read the message:

“Dear King Dhabrail Anatoli, King of the Midland nation. I, King Archembald sadly report that our nation invaded by the devil and my son, Prince Reiner responsible for this problem.”

Minerva started to worry. “Devil? Westime nation collapsed? Don’t my husband in charge there? ”. Lot of question started to play inside her head.

One of the Royal Guard interrupted “Dark Realm is a fraud! Don’t waste our time here. You better leave at once.”

*smack* “Who say that you have a place to interrupt king’s message. Don’t make our force look like an idiot in front of our guest” warned Chief of the Midland Royal Guard while slapped him

“Devil invasion is a real threat to our world peace. Don’t Light Bearer is in duty as your temporary Royal Guard Chief in Westime?” asked king

The messenger continued:

“Furthermore, I would like to inform that our Temporary Chief of Royal Guard, Millie Radovan got killed fighting the devil to buy us time to evacuate”

“What?” the king was shocked while looking at Minerva.

Minerva started to lose herself. She fell unconscious. King’s maids took her to the restroom.

“May I humbly ask to continue?” asked the messenger

“Please.” answered the while pinching his head.

Before the messenger continued, King Archembald arrived and walked towards King Anatoli.

King Archembald hinted his messenger to leave the hall. He nodded and leaved the hall immediately.

“Anatoli. I want you to be king for my people that I brought here. I have neither power nor money to protect my people anymore. I fail as a king to educate my son. I know that’s too much to ask but please accept my request.*sob* *sob*” King Archembald begged with tears while bowed as low as he could. His son’s doing really hit him really bad.

“You are strong Archembald. You even came here by yourself without any guard. I am pretty sure that you didn’t show any emotion in front of your people.” said King Anatoli to calm him down.

“I will have words with you later. You must be exhausted from you long walk.”

“ Guards! Accompany our guest to his room and ask maid to prepare the best meal for him and Westime fugitives.” King Anatoli ordered his men.

King Anatoli went to a news room. The room that work as a recording room to record people giving speeches. After that, the record will be sent using wave magic and played by devices called Faber that been set all around the nation.

“Look! Our king going to give a speech” said one of Midland villager.

*crackle* Faber started.

“My people! Right in front of you. I King Dhabrail Anatoli have a message from Westime nation, verified by their own king.

About a week ago, Westime nation collapsed because of devil invasion.”

Villager started to panic.

“Devil? Are they really exist.”

“ What we gonna do?”

“Mommy! I am scared”

King Anatoli continued. “As the rumors say, King Archembald and people from Westime were already arrived in our nation. I would like people from Midland to show them sympathy with their lost. We can show our sympathy by sending food supply to the Charity Centre and they will manage it. That’s all from me. Farewell.”

*crackle* Faber stopped

“What are we waiting for, hurry up! King has given order!”

The villager started to gather food supply and went to the Charity Centre just like their king ordered

After nightfall, King Anatoli invited King Archembald to have a private meeting while dining.

“I made up my mind. I already called kings all around the world for a big meeting.” said King Anatoli.

King Archembald nodded.

Meanwhile, at the healthcare centre.

“Millie!” Minerva screamed right after she woke up from her unconscious. “How dare you did this to us? How dare you? How can you left before seeing your newborn son?” Minerva wetted with tears.

“Don’t say like that Minerva. He died for good. Died with honours.” Minerva monologue while slapped her face.

Minerva left the healthcare and went back to her manor.

...A Woman with heart of Metal...

A week later.

*clip-clop* Horses steps can be heard from all over Midland.

Kings from the whole world entered Midland from all entrances.

From Asyarq Nation

Sultan Haroun Ansar

From Yakusaku Nation

King Kichiro Toshiaki

From Sayt Nation

King Vaska Vladlen

From Malac Nation

King Parameswara

From Eiland Nation

King Olabode Abdoulaye

From Bereich Nation

King Heinz Engelbert

“Fellow Kings, we are here today to discuss about how can we send the devils back from where they came.” said Midland King’s Attendant.

King Anatoli stand up. “My fellow kings, may I ask

your attendants to be excused from this

room. This matter is really highly classified and I

hope it’s understandable.”

“This way Misters.” Midland King’s Attendant

showed them the way before leaving the room.

Kings started to look at each other and smiled.

“Now we are alone.” said King Parameswara.

“Hahaha! I really hate formal conversation.” said

King Heinz while grabbing drink.

“Slow down Heinz or they will here us.*sigh* ”

sighed King Olabode.

“Follow me, I’ve something important to show.”

King Anatoli showed his secret magical device.

“ IMPOSSIBLE! You said it has only 1% chance to success.” King Heinz shocked and mouth sprayed his drink to King Olabode.

“Damn you Heinz!” yelled King Olabode

Meanwhile, in waiting room where the attendants were.

“Did you hear that! I think they fighting.” said attendant from Malac.

*sigh* Midland attendant slapped his head knowing what happened in there.

“Silent you idiot!” yelled King Kichiro.

They settled down after a while.

“*cough* Okay back to the point. I already finished it just in time after Archmbald reported the situation. As briefed, we now facing a huge disaster that can lead to world destruction. And we also lost our True Light Bearer, Sir Radovan.” King Anatoli rebriefed them about the situation.

“I heard that True Light will start possess other person about a century after the last bearer died. Unless, they had a child. That child will be the next True Light Bearer.” said Sultan Haroun.

“True! But did Radovan have any child, Anatoli?” King Vaska asked while helping King Olabode dry his cloths using heat and wind magic.

“Indeed he has. His name is Lewi Radovan, I visited his wife last night” said King Anatoli.

“Right now I want you, Archembald to put your magistone from your crown here” King Anatoli continued while pointing at a magic container.

King Achembald put his magistone and the device started to glow. *crackle* the device displayed a screen.

King Heinz pointing his hand to the screen.“Look it’s Westime but that’s not your castle right, Archembald?”

“Can you get any closer, Anatoli?” King Parameswara asked.

“I afraid not because the dark magic might interrupt our signal but it can be solved if we support the connection with light magic.” said King Anatoli.

Without saying any word, King Haroun used light magic to the device and King Anatoli zoomed in to the castle. What they saw is Radovan’s body in front of the Dark Realm portal.

Then, King Anatoli tried to get any closer to the castle and saw a black figure lying on bed.

“That must be Lucifer.” said King Vaska.

“His body must be really worn out. My prediction is he still exhausted from the fight because I can’t see any demon pawn yet. It’s mean, he is not waking up since his fight with Sir Radovan.” said King Kichiro.

All kings nodded agree with him while King Heinz nodded because he is really sleepy.

“So, I come to the conclusion that we need to prepare an army as soon as possible while he(Lucifer) is still sleeping.” King Anatoli made up his mind and all of them agree.

Sultan Haroun remind King Anatoli about the kid. “We still have to do something about the kid. We have to prepare for the worst. I think we must keep him under our former hero, Lidros.”

“That old man Lidros? Where is he now?” asked King Parameswara.

King Anatoli turned on the device back“Let me search him by using this device. Please hand me that sword Archembald.”

King Archembald hand him the sword and Anatoli started to find Former Hero, Lidros.

“That’s him. He is in your territory, Paramesara. How did you not know?” said King Anatoli.

All kings stared at King Parameswara.

King Parameswara threw his kris right in front of sleeping King Heinz. “That bastard sure know how to hide from me. Staying in my country without paying taxes.*sigh*”

“I will end this meeting here. Thank you for coming fellas.” King Anatoli ended the meeting.

Meanwhile, in Radovan’s manor.

Minerva having breakfast with her son. “ Poor Lewi. He is still young to face this sort of thing.”

“Mama!” Lewi said his first ever word and made his mother shocked.

“Ehhhh! Lewi already said his first word.” Minerva really happy and that was her first smile after knowing about Radovan’s death. Lydia heard Minerva’s excitement and ran towards her.

“Milady?” Lydia asked Minerva.

“Lewi said ‘mama’ just now” said Minerva.

“Really! What a clever boy we got here” Lydia complimented Lewi.

“What a cute little boy. Today Lewi will accompany Mama to the Charity Centre. Lydia will also follow us.” said Minerva while picking up her son.

Then, they arrived to the Charity Centre.

Lewi got really good attention from people around

“Is that Lewi? He’s so cute.”

“He will grow up as a fine man”

“He looks strong though”

Suddenly, a Royal Guard approaching them.

“Miss Minerva. King Anatoli would like to have a word with you. He also wants to see Lewi too.” said the Royal Guard.

Minerva, Lewi and Lydia went to the castle escorted by Royal Guard Escorting Force

“Your Majesty, Miss Minerva Radovan, Lewi Radovan and Maid Lydia answered your summon.” said Royal Guard Chief.

All of them bowed in front of the king. The king asked them to follow him to the meeting room.

“After my meeting with kings from all other nations. We decided that you will be transferred to Malac with your son. We need your son to be trained under Former Hero Lidros. Your son is the new True Light Bearer, so we need him to grow up as a warrior. Our world’s destiny is under his hand.” King Anatoli filled them with every single details.

“I’ve to be honest with you. I got feeling that our army won’t enough to defeat that devil and this kingdom will also collapse just like Westime. But as a king I won’t leave my people behind.” He added

“I understand. If there’s nothing else, we shall take our leave.” said Minerva

...The One Guide Whoever He Want...

...CHAPTER 3 : FORMER HERO LIDROS...

CHAPTER 3: A GUY NAMED LIDROS

 30 Years ago.

There was a man who destined to be a saviour of the world from Surtur the Apocalypse. 

It was a nice day and I just got accepted by Midland Royal Knight as a cadet. 

Name: Lidros 

Age: 25

Nation: ???

Skills: 

Sword Styles: Longsword, Sabre, Katana,                            Claymore, Kris, Zweihander, Konda.

Element mastered: Water, Fire, Wind, Earth

Special skill: Secret skill user

Occupation: Royal Knight (Cadet)

Yeah I don’t even have any clue where I came from. My master claimed that I came from another world but he barely has proof for that.

As a cadet, I have to show a good attitude so I won’t get fired. “I will take these commissions” to maintain my place I have to do lot of commissions whenever I got my day off. Yes! Only adventurers take commissions but it’s the only way to increase my reputation. From reputation, you’ll gained people’s trusts and you’ll be promoted.

“Three! High Ranking Commissions! Are you nut?” that Guild Master really loves to make scenes. 

“No! I am a human” 

First, I need to find 3 Dark Wolves to hunt and bring it to the guild. Let’s go to the jungle at south. 

As soon as I arrived, I see a pack of wolves and the pack was leaded by a Dark Wolf.

“Sword Style: Kris, Enhancement: Wind Kris” I need to do it quick before they can even react.

*slash*. Then, I stored it in my magic storage. “What a deuce” I saw another pack with two Dark Wolves.

First commission done without any problem. Second Commission: Destroy hoarder camp.

Then, I went to the location marked on my map.

“ It’s empty?” but the commission been requested yesterday.

“Are you the adventurer that wants to take care of our camp? Don’t worry. We already found god. O The One please forgive us and give this adventurer your bless.” the hoarders prayed and cried while walked away. Seems like they really back to the right path. 

But aren’t it should be a high ranked one. Let,s check the commission. “Ohh” they were atheist hoarder that stole holy book from Midland mosques and church. Good for them.

It’s getting late. I have to do the last one really quick.

Third Commission: Hunting a Giant Boar in Lair Village.

I went to Lair Village using my wind magic and found that boy. A Huge Boar. REALLY BIG ONE!

A NEW CADET VS GIANT BOAR

“That damn big boar. Let me test something.” I analysed that guy while it was eating its prey but I have no knowledge about animals.

“Sword Style: Claymore, GO RANDOM BULLSHIT!” I charged towards it.

*clank* “What the hack his neck made with iron or what?!” That son of a pig really as tough as steel. 

  I took a step back, I mean several step back. That pig looked at me and started to charge.

“You pig really get in my nerves. Enhancement: Fire III. Die!” 

The boar died.

But I also destroyed a local man storage house.

“Gotta run from here” I kept the boar in my magic storage and ran away. “I’ll come back next day and pretend to voluntarily repair it.

I claimed my rewards. The Guild Master still got his morning surprise face. Then, back to my house. Having dinner and sleep.

Honourable Knight? 

One day, I woke up and went to my colleagues. They look talkative today. Looks like something happen I guess.

“Lidros. There you are. Did you remember that a shaman that said that he will invade nation after nation by waking up the Within Beasts?” asked Samson

“No clue. What is the Within Beasts by the way?” 

And as I said I don’t know anything about animal so I need to ask.

Then, one of my colleagues named Desmond started to tell us a story

“Once upon a time there are 8 beasts in each 8 lands. 

Surtur -Midland

Temasik - Malac

Kitsune - Yakusoku

Artio - Sayt

Serpent - Asyarq 

Pegasus - Westime

Wolpertinger - Bereich

Inkanyamba - Eiland

As folklore said, they now fall asleep within our land waiting to berserk. Their intention is still remained unknown.”

“So what with the shaman just now, Samson?” I asked Samson.

“He already successfully summoned Temasik in Malac.” 

Suddenly Royal Knight General came and we stopped talking. Looks like he got something for us.

“I came here to tell you that we will send Royal Knight Cadets to Malac as support team.” said the general.

“Don’t you worry as a support team we will be in the last row in the battlefield. We will help them stop the creature and arrest that psycho shaman.” said our Chief.

My heroic story starts now.

As soon as we arrived at Malac, we can see that the battle already started. The battle held at Malac’s swamp. 

Then, we report our presence to their Temenggung and he lead us to our position. He briefed us with some details before he left to the battlefield.

“Our informant said that Temasik is sort of ripped human axolotl and about 2 metres height. It has an army that look like itself but shorter. They used tridents as their weapon. Temasik right now only used water element only. That’s all informations that I have right now.” and he left.

So our duty here is to guard women and children in town hall. Malac looks like a simple country. Their houses are simple and the scenery is outstanding. Human axolotl huh? I wonder how Malac people will handle them. “Breeze right here is really refreshing though.” 

“Yeah you’re right. It’s really enjoyable. I already miss my parent’s house. People said their civilisation is slow here but did they know Malac is the inventor of huge ship and even Midland need their help.

  They think Malac’s people slow because they live in simple life and they also keep their traditions alive while we keep modernize our life and forget what our ancestor left for us.” said Desmond.

Wow. I don’t realize it until know. He sure opened my mind about judging other people’s way of life.

“I admit it pal. What came out from you is the language of facts.” I’ve to admit that he is a smart guy. 

While I was zoning out, I heard something that bring me back to my head. “Come back here Ahmad!” a woman screamed.

Then I saw a kid with sword ran out from the town hall with a great speed to the battlefield.

“Let me after him, ma’am” I ride my wind to chase him but then I realised that kid enhanced his boot with lightning magic. Not bad for a kid. I keep chasing after him and now our gap is very little. 

I got him.

But..

I was so focus chased him without realise that we are in enemy territory.

“Why did you stop me!” that kid shouted and all human axolotl nearby us came to arrest us.

I got no option but to fight them. 

Stance. While I enhance my sword, I also need to count how many are they. “ Sword Style: Katana. Enhancement: Fire. One axolotl, two axolotol....10 axolotl.” they are 10 of them. 

“Alright I’m coming” I charged to them.

One down, nine more. *slash* I sliced three head in one swing. Five more. The big one try to flying kick me but I managed to dodge it and turned back to him. *splitch* right into its heart. 

Suddenly, here came their fish reinforcements, I mean axolotl. I estimated that there are 30 of them now. “This is getting interesting.” smirked me. 

Fire Art: Fire III: Jahannam

In one slash, there is nothing left but dusts.

*rumble* Ground started to shake.

And yes another axolotl just appeared from inside the ground. A big one. I don’t think this guy is Temasik because its size is double than what Laksamana said.

“You dare trespassed my place!” said that thing.

I would like to just shut my mouth up but my adrenaline drove me to say. 

“Mine now!” and yes it triggered him really bad.

“You mere human shall die by my hand. Temasik’s hand” that big guy is really Temasik and his size twice bigger than I expected it to be. 

“Don’t you dare move when I kill you” He said.

Like hell I will stay.

Then he started to charge at me. “Beast: Impale!”

He said impale but that’s not like it.

I dodged it with ease. I wonder sabre is enough to kill him. While I was thinking, that guy ignored me and tried to kill that kid. 

“Head down kid!” I unleashed my fire flare at their direction. Turns out, Temasik also crouched down.

“Run and call for help! I got him.” I shouted at that boy and he ran.

“Hey lizard man, Let’s fight!” I tried to provoke him to buy time until reinforcements come.

“You shall proud of yourself. Because you gonna die in my hand.” said Temasik. Yes! I got his attention.

“Sword Style: Sabre. Enhancement: Fire II”

“Trident Style: Three Point. Enhancement: Water II.” Temasik also enhanced his trident.

We charged at each other. 

*clank* *clank* our weapon clanked each other. 

He is strong. Not to mention his size. He has high ground. But I need to keep fighting until reinforcement come. 

“Water Art: Water III: Taring Stream” Temasik unleashed water in fang shape towards me. 

No one would do such reckless thing. The skill not supposed to be used when you opponent right in front of you.

I tried to block it with my fire sabre and *boom* the spell exploded. 

I got blown away and hit a tree. My back really hurt. *cough* *cough* I just coughed blood.

My eyes started to blur and I can see Temasik was unharmed by that explosion. Did I just fell into his plan.

“Now you know how to kneel! Don’t move I will end this real quick.” He walked towards me.

I can’t move. 

Am I going to die.

*Don’t you dare to die before me or I will kill you.* My master words just came out from my mind but I don’t see how it will help me in this kind of situation. Maybe he want to give me something before he die. I need to know why. I can’t die now. 

I felt something strange came out from me. My body felt light and warm.

Just before Temasik throw his trident at me, I already behind him.

*slice* I managed to cut his right hand on purpose. I didn’t plan to kill him quick after he made me kneeled. 

“*scream* You son of monkey” Then, he used his left hand to hold the trident.

His insult made me enraged. “I don’t even know who my dad is yet you insulted him.”

“What you gonna do. Cry?” then he laughed

“Enough with your crap. I will release my full power to wipe you out without leaving any trace.

Water Art: Water IV: Naga’s water breath.”

Temasik released his dragon water breath.

In the same time I also casted my spell.

Stance.  

...“AND GUARD YOURSELVES AGAINST THE FIRE WHICH HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE UNBELIEVERS”...

“Secret Skill:

...SAMUM SLASH”...

I used secret skill which means it will be my last move because it required to much energy. But my bet is worth it.

My fire slash is enough to vaporize his spell as well burned him to death.

*slash* It went to his head and he started to burn and exploded.

I saw reinforcement finally came and fell unconscious.

UNEXPECTED HERO WAS BORN

As soon as I woke up my body already been wrapped like a mummy. Maybe it bit outrages. It just a couple binds at my left hand and my ribs. My right hand looks like it burned a bit.

“Good Morning, Hero!” my commander from Midland Royal Knight greeted me in strange name. I looked left and right but there’s only me lying on the bed.

“Hero?” I got confused. After been called ‘son of monkey’, now been called as hero. 

“Don’t you remember. You killed Temasik with your own hand without any help.”

Oh! Right. I killed him using secret skill. 

“Come on, get up now you lazy ass” said commander while helping me get up.

It’s still hurt but I can hold it. 

I walked out from patient room and saw lot of people waiting for me.

Then, they cheered. I waved at them and said “Thank you for your concern.” Yes! I don’t know how to deal with compliments.