“We have to go back and investigate.”I stood up then made my way back to the forest when a hand stop me from going further. I didn’t look at him in the eyes. I don’t know the reason but I couldn’t.“It’s dangerous to go back and do our research, Daciana. You saw how those monsters attacked. They can eat you alive with their terrifying oral fissure.”“You mean mouth?” I asked, finally looking at him. The moment our eyes locked, it made my whole system weakened. His eyes were dominating, telling me to listen to him or hell will rise.“I don’t want to risk our lives after barely making it out alive.”I understand he’s just concerned because there are a lot of possibilities that will happen.But…“We can’t just stay here, Adolf. There is something in that city. Something is whispering to me that it is connected to us.” I shook my head, shaking his hands off.I turned my body around and was ready to sprint away when a pair of strong arms wrapped around my body then lifted me up. I screame
“Father, are we the only remaining humans in the land of Dawn?” My question made my father stare at nowhere for a while. Father and I has been walking in front of our Kingdom when I thought of something. This land is where I was born but ever since I got into this world, I have notice I am only seeing certain faces again and again for the past years. There are other human like but they are werewolves. To be straight, we’re the only full humans I am witnessing. “That’s a great question, daughter…” he grab my wrist then motioned me to sit on a rock formation that shaped like a seat. Father guided me to sit before speaking. “The world holds many mysterious things, don’t you think?” My brows furrowed into a straight line, couldn’t actually understand what he meant by that. “And the thing is, Daciana…we aren’t the only humans.” My eyes widened and I almost fall on my seat if it weren’t for father who caught me immediately. He gave me a threatening look to stay still or he will puni
Everyone had dropped their weapons.I am catching my breath when they finally heard my voice. They all slowly lifted their heads until all of their eyes are watching me. My throat suddenly become parched and my insides were shivering with fright and anxiety but I shook the thought away. I inhaled before yelling again.“Are you all humans?!”I want to confirm it. I need to.Someone took a step forward. It’s a man. He’s bulky and muscular, looking like a leader of the group. He has a beard, bald, and wearing an armor. He’s wounded, hurt, but he wasn’t fazed by it. In fact, he can still stand no matter how many blood he shed.“Who are you to begin with?!” his low intimidating voice echoed. It sends chills all over my system. He’s holding a sword that’s pointing at me.I was about to open my mouth to answer his question when someone interrupted me.“Why are you here?! Are you from the up landers?!” a man who’s also huge took a step forward, punching his hand while holding an axe. Unlike
“Welcome to the city of impoverishment.”Stoic, the leader of the Eternal Skull, motioned his hand what’s in front of us when the gates opened. I took a step forward, couldn’t believe that I am witnessing how atrocious their situation is down here.Everyone…are almost dying.Malnutrition, starvation, and some were even mourning because they have lost a loved one recently. My lips trembled and my eyes were almost teary, but I tried to stop them from pouring.“This is horrible.”There were children who’s crawling on the ground, trying to look for something to eat. Their body…I can’t explain it but you can guess that they look like. There are houses but it’s made of dirt that they mold.I immediately turned around because I couldn’t take it. It’s heart breaking to see their situation. My dream was to meet other humans like myself but I didn’t ask for this. It’s like as if my dream was crushed in a snap.I can’t bear to see them wretched like this.“What happened?” I heard Adolf asked bes
“Enough!”Every one halt from their position and they automatically glance at our way in sync. At first I thought they were looking at me but then I remember I wasn’t the one who yelled.But it was Adolf.“You should be ashamed of yourselves!”Adolf took a step forward, hiding me behind his back. I want to take a step forward but Adolf must have sensed it because he grab my wrist then pinned me on my spot.Come on!“Can’t you see what’s happening? Your people are dying! We’re running out of time because of our lack of sources! Yet, the only thing you can do is to fight each other!”Everyone fell into silence as Adolf delivered his speech. I tried shaking his hands off but he didn’t let me.“You only have each other and instead of wiping out your own kind, learn how to unite to be strong!”I blink, watching Adolf before me stood with pride and honor. For a moment there, I was mesmerized while watching him. It’s rare to see him talking like this since he’s more into fighting.Even when
I balanced myself when the shaking intensified.“W-what’s going on?!” I yelled, looking at Adolf.He didn’t answered my question at first but when he slowly lifted his face his eyes widened in horror when he saw what was coming for us.I gulp, following where he is looking at.The view itself caused the colors of my face drained.The upper land is cracking and it’s opening up. If the floors will collapse, then, it will be the end of the city of impoverishment.“We have to do something!” I started to panic, pulling out my sword when Adolf halt me.“Someone is here.”I groaned, pushing his hands to the side.“We don’t have time for this! We have to gather the people and help them-”Before I could even finish my sentence something landed right in front of me. I took a step back with horror when a skulk emerge.“Hello, princess.”Due to the sudden shock I was glued on the ground while looking at the skulk right in front of me. It’s vast body and claw was about to swing on my face when Ado
All I could see is red.Something inside me snap that moment when the skulk dissed Adolf right in front of me. Everything around us faded and my only attention is focused on the skulk that’s waiting for my attack.“How dare you!”My sword was blocked using the back of his arm. Our collision made an impact. An air force produce, alerting the others what’s going on. The skulk is powerful but I did not train for years just to get defeated easily!“Take back what you said!” I growled in choler then screamed at the top of my lungs.“Give up, princess! You and Adolf will never win this war!”The skulk laughed mockingly and it ignited my anger. I could feel an overflowing of energy rushing in my veins when I look at the skulk in the eyes. They held no remorse. All they want is destruction.“Want to know what was Azariel’s plan all along?”The skulk easily stood up straight while blocking my sword that’s colliding with him. My hand is already shaking and the kid I was holding can’t look at me
I was drowning.I don’t know how did it end up like this but I just saw myself reaching for the surface. Darkness was slowly consuming my vision and it made me lose control.I punched and kicked but my muscles were to numb to move forcefully. I tried spreading my arms then pushed my body to reach the top but it was useless. I am slowly losing breath. It’s suffocating me!I am going to die here!“NO!”I sat up straight, catching my breath when I woke up. I placed my hand on my chest when I could hear it drumming fast and loud. I even open my mouth so I could breath properly.It’s just a dream. I thought it was over for me.“Daciana!”I flinched when a hand was placed above my shoulder, startling me. I look to my right to see Adolf was watching me the whole time. His majestic eyes were penetrating right through my soul.“W-what happened?” I asked, looking around.When I spin my eyes around the area, something hit my face. It was blinding I have to cover my face with my hand.Is that a l