Chapter 23: Counterfeit
I can't think straight.
The moment we left our comrades behind, worry didn't leave my system. Adding to it are four different things that constantly filled my mind and lingered through my system.
First, the decision that we've made in leaving my Brielle, Bryle, Tross, and Travis behind. Leaving them trapped and powerless inside a 10-meter deep hole is dangerous. What if there are creatures lurking in the place, or something more deleterious that's waiting for them underground?
Second, I don't know why but Shahne's been acting strange lately. I may not be a keen observer, but I can sense something peculiar in him. I just can't pinpoint what it is.
You see, Shahne's the vibrant and antsy type, and he brings that personality wherever he goes.
But right now, he's quiet and serious. Even though Gust would often joke around to ease the tranquil atmosphere, his expression would never change, instead he would
Chapter 24: The TeamI was staring at nothingness while healing Gust. My body’s still not in the condition to use my mana, but here I am, healing my friend whose life is in critical because of too much loss of blood.I can barely move my body. Hints of wounds and scratches are still visible. Brielle was supporting me from behind as my mana did its part on curing my damaged joints, muscles, and bones. It was quite shocking to know that I was still alive and properly breathing despite what I’ve experienced a while ago.However, I may be crushed and tortured, yet I feel numb.Everything just hit me hard and I didn't see those things coming my way.The rest of our friends arrived by the time I lost consciousness. Those two Elites flew away in an instant, leaving me and Gust badly wounded. And when I asked my friends as to the reason they tricked us, they only gave me one answer—perhaps, a ridiculous one."They
Chapter 25: Words and ArrowsI woke up early the next morning. The sun wasn't still up, yet the sky was already filled with faint orange and light pink streaks.Kung sa mundo pa namin, bukang-liwayway ang tawag sa 'king nasasaksihan ngayon. I wonder what's it called here in Aerydone. Mukhang pareho pa naman dito ang lengguwahe at ibang terminologies na aming sinasalita at ginagamit.I was sitting on a medium-sized boulder attached to the ground, with mosses and greens growing on it. Alone and quite enjoying, I can't help but feel mesmerized by the beautiful scenery of aggregate foliage and the lush grasses.Nature can always be glorifying at any time of the day.Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng pag-s-sightseeing nang makaramdam ng isang presensiya sa likuran. Napapansin ko lang na habang tumatagal ang aking pananatili sa mundong ito ay nagkakaroon din ako ng mga kakaibang kakayahan at pakiramdam, katulad na lamang ngayon na kahit munting pr
Chapter 26: Chosen"Nakita ko 'yon, ah," biglang ani Brielle na kasalukuyang binibigyan ako ng isang mapanuksong ngiti.Kumunot ang aking noo. "Ang alin?" Hindi ko alam kung ano ang itinutukoy nito. Bigla-bigla na lang kasi itong magsasalita at ngingisi. Hindi naman ako isang manghuhula upang malaman kung ano ang naglalaro sa kaniyang isipan.She rolled her eyes and placed both her arms before her chest. "Ikaw at si Tross. You're training together in the field a while ago. Akala mo hindi ko nakita, 'no?"Lalong kumunot ang aking noo. Ano naman ngayon kung tinuruan ako ng lalakeng humawak ng crossbow?"So, siya na ba?" sabik nitong tanong at lumapit pa talaga sa akin.Bumuntong-hininga ako. "Alam mo, Brielle, wala akong ni isang naintindihan sa mga sinasabi mo. Lutuin na lang natin ang mga ito nang makakain na tayo ng hapunan." Nilampasan ko na lamang ang babae at inayos ang mga sangkap na tinipon kanina ni Shahne upang ito'y
Chapter 27: The Wizard Early the next morning, we decided to continue our journey. Since I wasn't able to sleep because of the training I had with Queen Blythe, I asked Brielle for a certain herb which can help the consumer tolerate lethargy. "You lacked sleep? Why didn't you tell me?" Tross intervened the moment he heard what I said, ngunit wala pa akong sapat na lakas upang tugunan ito. The feeling of drowsiness filled my system and it just felt that the world was moving and my body’s floating. Ngayon ko lang naramdaman ang pakiramdam na 'to, and I can say that it's so terrible! As I consumed three leaves of the herb that I requested, a gush of energy instantly rushed through every parts of my body. Sa isang iglap ay bigla na lamang bumuhay ang aking sistema! I did exactly what Queen Blythe told me to not inform the Sentinels about the training that we had. It's quite disappointing when she said that everyone, includ
Chapter 28: AmberBRYLEFrom the very start, I wasn't really into working with the Sentinels.I thought of everything as a compliance to prove myself worthy of King Pythone's choice, and never have I seen myself befriending these people.I used to working by myself and I brought that accustomation with me, not until now.Normally, when a mission was given to me, I mostly accomplished it without the help of anybody. I always wanted to be on top of everyone. Call me self-centered or egocentric, but that's what I was familiar of.Kahit si Bri na kapatid ko ay alam ang nais at nakasanayan kong gawin. Masiyadong ring mataas ang pride ng isang 'yon kaya hindi talaga kami nagkasusundo sa mga bagay-bagay. Idagdag ding hindi kami lumaki nang magkasabay kaya lalo kaming napapalayo sa isa’t isa.We don't rely on each other too much, and seeing her everyday because of this supreme mission gave me the respon
Chapter 29: Genova County"Thank you so much, Wizard Gregorio! We couldn't have done it without your help," pasasalamat ni Gust at panay yuko sa matandang salamangkero.Ngumiti ang matandang lalake sabay tingin kay Bryle na ngayo'y gising na. Kanina nang bigla na lamang itong lumitaw at nagkulay pula ang mga mata, hindi na umabot ng limang segundo at bumulagta na lamang ito sa sahig.The wizard tapped Bryle's shoulder. "This guy here did a really great job. Kayo ang dahilan ng inyong tagumpay." Tumingin naman ito sa 'ming lahat. "Congratulations, Sentinels. Please, save the world . . . save Aerydone."My lips slightly curved up. Everyone has high expectations that we can save Aerydone. I just hope that we won't let them down.I mean, I don't doubt my friends' capabilities—I never will. In fact, I am deeply proud and honored to work with them, meet them, and have them by my side."May the light of the Holy Guardian be w
Chapter 30: Dark HealingMabilis ang naging hakbang namin ni Tross habang nilalakbay ang hagdan papalabas ng lodging house.Bago pa man kami tuluyang makalabas ay binulabog ulit kami ng isang pagsabog, ngunit ngayo'y mas malakas na ito.My grip tighten at the counter to get a hold of my position. I roamed my sight around and it travelled towards the lady who owned this place. She was trembling and terror is visible in her place. Naawa naman ako sa kalagayan nito kung kaya't ibinuka ko ang aking bibig upang magsalita."Huwag po kayong mangamba. Makakaasa kayong tutulungan ay aaksiyunan namin ang kung anong nangyayari sa labas." I held her hand that was placed above the counter. Napaigtad ito at nanlalaki ang mga matang tiningnan ako. Nginitian ko lang upang sabihing magiging maayos ang lahat.Pagkatapos, sinundan ko na si Tross papalabas ng lugar. Ang noo'y kapaligirang puno ng mga kolorete at sigla ay napalitan ng mga sira-sirang k
Chapter 31: History Repeats"You deserved a rest."Tutol man sa sinabi ng lalake ay tumango na lamang ako. It was almost midnight and we already took care of the Genovians a while ago.Apparently, some of the civilians were in a traumatic state after the unexpected attack, while most have easily recovered. It merely took time for us to assure them that they had anymore nothing to worry about for we had the entire town secured and guarded.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa labas ng lodging house na aming tinutuluyan. Unfortunately, the place was shattered and beaten by the fire. Mabuti na nga lang at nagawa pang kunin ni Shahne ang aming mga kagamitan bago pa ito tuluyang masunog at matusta ng apoy. And because of the incident, we resorted to placing our tents again outside the building.Nauna nang pumasok sa tent namin si Brielle dahil halata ang pagod nito kanina dahil sa nangyaring labanan."Una na kami," paalam ni Gust at sabay na