Chapter 764: The Grand Magus Weak?
“To everyone out there in the studio today, do we have a special interview for you. I’m sure most of Alterian is tuned in right now because we have a personal interview with one of the Grand Magus, Enaxx!” the presenter announced, ecstatic while looking into the camera.
The female presenter, well known for hosting talk shows with different types of people, went by the name of Ashley and had been doing such things for a long time.
The setup of the studio was fairly simple. She was seated in a singular chair behind a desk of sorts, while the person she would be interviewing would be seated on a sofa.
At times, special guests would be asked to do a performance of sorts on a stage further to the right of the set.
Sometimes musicians would sing their favorite albums, or comedians would perform their latest stand-up routine. This time, though, there was an interview with Enaxx.
Enaxx had his facial hair perfectly groomed for the occasion. He had gotten a fresh haircut, was wearing a stylish light blue suit, and looked confident while being there.
As his name was announced, the studio crowd cheered for him. He waved and smiled with his white pearly teeth as he went ahead to take a seat on the couch.
“First, I want to thank Enaxx for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come to talk to us today,” Ashley said. “As you know, all of the Grand Magus are important people for the entirety of Alterian.”
“Enaxx is perhaps the most well known in a way, doing multiple public appearances, which brings me to my first question. Why is it that we can always get a hold of you and not the others? Is it because you’re simply not as busy as them?” Ashley asked.
Enaxx smiled, and the crowd let out some laughter, mostly directed by a person waving some magic around, instructing the others to laugh.
“The Grand Magus are individuals that have a lot to offer in this world. They have their roles outside of being the Grand Magus, whereas for me, my role is being the face of the Grand Magus,” Enaxx explained.
“If there are speeches to be made, information to be shared, I am the one that delivers it to the world. I think the reason might be my pretty face if you ask me,” Enaxx replied.
The last comment again got a few chuckles, which Ashley seemed to notice something. ‘Did the laughs seem to catch a small nerve?’ Ashley thought. ‘Maybe this could be a big thing. If I could get Enaxx to break down or explode while live, the viewership would go viral,’ Ashley thought.
Still, she went along with the script for now.
“Well, as one of the Grand Magus, it means you must be extremely strong as well. There’s been something going on online recently about magic with special traits. Are you able to explain such a thing?”
“Of course,” Enaxx said. “You see, magic can be split up into three different variations, if you will. There is pure mana form.”
Enaxx displayed his hand, and white energy surrounded it, glowing slightly yellow. “Anyone who is a mage can use magic this way. It’s just the gathering of mana, but even this can be used in attacks.”
“The second way is through magic circles. The circles themselves and the runes and symbols we use are instructions. Think of it like the coding used to make software. As for the source of power, it’s our mana.”
“Some circles require different types of magic, and some don’t, and that will bring us to the third formation, and that is elemental magic.”
“This is important to mages because it’s the basis of when we create a core. For many mages, they try to gain affinity into these elements, giving us greater strength and allowing us to unlock more power in the magic circles we create.”
“These three variations are what all mages are capable of, but when you talk about traits, these are types of magic that others are able to produce outside of that, which still require the basis of mana to use.”
“For example, a summoner might be able to create creatures with his magic, or a person might be able to turn themselves invisible. It’s a unique trait that has come across them when learning magic.”
“So is it a bit like a breakthrough?” Ashley asked.
“Not quite. A breakthrough is the expansion of one’s core. It’s a powerful technique and has many downsides. Although that creates unique magic to each individual that is still based on what affinity the magic core is with, and it’s something that anyone can learn how to do, at least in theory, as many will never ever learn how to break through.”
“Whereas a trait is unique to those mages. Our research into special traits is a little limited. Some believe that it’s a combination of several elements.”
“Others believe it was just how one was born. What is interesting is some traits can be replicated through enchanted items or magic circles.”
“For example, one user may have the trait to use their magic to make them invisible, but we have devices that can do the same, and we can place someone in a magic circle, activate the spell, and turn one invisible as well. So although in the past, magical traits used to be impressive, with research and enchanted items, it’s not so much, unless one has a truly unique trait,” Enaxx explained.
Ashley nodded her head quite a few times during the conversation, listening intently. Enaxx sure seemed knowledgeable.
“And what about the Grand Magus then? Are they strong because of special traits, or do any of them have any special traits?” Ashley asked.
“Now, I can’t just go on ahead revealing other people’s secrets, can I? Especially when they’re not here,” Enaxx replied.
“Then I have another question that pops up frequently,” Ashley said. “Is it true that you are the weakest of all the Grand Magus?”
Enaxx’s eyebrow twitched, and the bottom of his eyelid started to beat.
Chapter 765: Who’s Weak Now?
This wasn’t the first time Ashley had done something like this, pushing a guest on her show. She had done this a few times and got guests to reveal things they would have never done otherwise.
It was part of how she had become famous. However, there were times when she would also just conduct an interview normally.
It was an instinct of hers to somewhat read a person, and she had read that for some reason, Enaxx didn’t like talking about a few things. She had caught on, asking the current question. “Is it true that you are the weakest of all the Grand Magus?”
This wasn’t a baseless question either; it was one that had circulated online more than once.
Polls would come out asking which of the Grand Magus one thought was the strongest. Sometimes the answers would change, but most of the time, Enaxx would end up at the bottom.
This was all because of Enaxx’s role among the Grand Magus as the face of the Grand Magus, but there was another nickname that circulated, calling him the lap dog.
“Who knows,” Enaxx said, shrugging his shoulders and passing it off as a stupid question. “The Grand Magus wouldn’t be able to tell unless they fought against each other, but I will tell you a few things.
“All of the Grand Magus are 9-star mages, mages considered to have the same might as countries, and there is a reason why we are even above 9-star mages.”
Ashley could hear it in the tone of Enaxx’s voice for her to back down. She was wondering whether to push forward more; it felt like she was on the cusp of breaking Enaxx.
Yet a little voice in her also was telling her to back down because right now she was being threatened.
“Right, as expected, the Grand Magus are at the pinnacle of a mage’s power, people that everyone looks up to!” Ashley said. “Which is why you were going to do a performance for us today, right?”
“Right.” Enaxx answered as he got up from his seat and headed off to the side where a stage was being prepared next to him.
Enaxx then went on to perform his magic as he produced spell after spell. First, he had gathered just normal mana in its yellow form. He swirled it around different parts of his body perfectly and then pushed it out from his body.
The magic moved away and went in all directions outward, moving across all items as if it was passing through them.
It continued out towards the crowd and just stopped short in front of their faces, not harming a single person, including the presenter.
“During this demonstration, it would be best that no one moves. Otherwise, there is a high chance of getting hurt,” Enaxx claimed.
The audience was unsure if he was serious or not, and just in case, they decided to follow his orders.
Next, Enaxx did the same thing but with wind magic, performing it the same way and pushing it outward just before the attack would reach the audience’s faces.
Then ice magic, then lightning, and Enaxx proceeded to go through every type of magic affinity.
Showing that he had extreme skill in all of the affinities, something that nearly every mage would wish for.
When he was going through fire, Ashley feared that it was directly going to hit her, but the fire magic stopped just short as well.
Enaxx had a smile on his face as he looked back at the presenter and walked over.
“As you can see, I have complete control over every inch of my power. That is something that the higher star mages have as they grow with strength. If someone else had tried to do what I just did, well, everyone in here would be dead,” Enaxx said, coming back to his seat.
Ashley continued the interview as normal and went on to talk about further developments and upcoming projects Enaxx had. After that, the interview was over.
Enaxx’s assistant had come to whisk him away for the next big meeting and appearance he had. After all, he was an extremely busy person.
Ashley had quickly rushed to her dressing room, where her assistant had followed in, and her makeup artist was there to help.
When sitting in her chair, the makeup artist went to adjust as she usually would.
“Ashley, you’re sweating buckets out there. Did the flames really get to you?” she asked.
“It’s not the flames; it was the look in his eyes. I thought he was really going to kill me,” Ashley said. “I might have pushed it a little too far this time. Annie, can you do me a favor? We have a mutual colleague working on the Wonder Drink commercial.”
“That’s where Enaxx is meant to be next. Can you just check that he’s arrived there?”
“Sure,” Annie said with a smile.
Ashley’s assistant got straight onto the call, and she knew the reason why. If she knew Enaxx was at the shoot, which was on the other side of the city, then he wouldn’t be near them, giving Ashley some peace of mind.
There were times when Ashley had angered a guest and pushed it a little too far, causing her to up the security around her, hiring a strong guild for protection.
However, who would she hire to protect her from a Grand Magus? The only thing she could count on was that a Grand Magus wouldn’t want to ruin their image.
“All is clear. You don’t have to worry. They said he arrived and is now going through shoots,”
Annie said.
Ashley turned back and let out a big sigh.
“That’s a relief, right?” a voice said.
Ashley quickly turned around and heard a small explosion go off. Blood had splattered on her face along with some human flesh parts. When she opened her eyes, Annie’s head appeared to have completely exploded.
It wasn’t just hers, though. Her makeup artist fell to the floor, no longer with a head on her
body.
“You… you’re here… but you should be at the photo shoot!” Ashley exclaimed.
“Ah, but I am there. Your assistant just confirmed it,” Enaxx said. “Which means that even with you gone, I won’t even be a suspect because everyone knows that I’m not here and I’m
there.”
“You can’t do this. Why would you do this?” Ashley said. “She’s not even a mage. I thought the Grand Magus was meant to protect us.”
“Oh, but how am I meant to protect you when I’m just so weak?” Enaxx claimed.
“I was right…” Ashley whispered to herself. There was anger behind the questions she asked. Deep down, there was an inferiority complex to the others.
“You are incredibly strong,” Ashley said. “The strongest of the Grand Magus. I was just saying that stupid stuff for views, that’s all.”
“Well, now you’re just exaggerating. Anyone could see that,” Enaxx claimed. “Today is a very annoying day because right after I deal with you, I need to go and deal with something else.”
“I was already annoyed by him ordering me around, and then you just had to do what you needed to do,” Enaxx said.
He placed his hand on the tearful Ashley, and her head started to expand, exploding on the
spot.
“At least I can get my anger out in that dimension, whoever’s in there,” Enaxx said as he left the room filled with blood and three dead.
Now off to enter another dimension where he would go on to meet Murkel.
Chapter 766: A Change In The Dark Faction
After a long fight with the Dark Faction and their strongest representatives, the odd group of mismatched warriors from different clans and factions found themselves at the Bonum Society base.
A location that was in the Dark Faction itself, at the base of the academy, deep underground.
It was a large facility and a bigger operation than many thought. The Crimson Crane members were staring at the place in awe.
“I wonder how long it takes to build something underground like this,” Reno exclaimed as he hit the side of the wall and could feel it was made out of pure metal.
“The construction required us to make it stable as well.”
“The base was made before I became leader,” Amir replied. “We don’t even have the tools now, so we can only think of two things: either it was done with an artifact of some sort, or they had some help.”
The group continued to follow Amir through the wide halls, and they could see the various members around them.
Some had Pagna clothing and were part of clans that were recognizable, while others looked like regular citizens, merchants, and more.
“The people here, they are all warriors because they practice arts to defend themselves, but in order to gather information and operate, we need to take on various roles,” Amir explained. “Not only that, but in regular lives and work, we need a way to bring in funds as well.
“Thankfully, everyone is happy to donate to the cause of the Bonum Society because they all believe in the end goal.”
That’s when Simyon nudged Dame with his shoulder hitting his arm.
“Hey,” Simyon whispered. “What is their goal in all of this? I know Amir told us he would tell us when Raze is awake, but surely you must have some idea.”
“I… have no clue either,” Dame replied. “I just agreed to help them because they said they would be at the Martial Arts Tournament where you guys were.”
After saying those words, Liam, Safa, and Simyon turned to look at Dame. They didn’t expect him to say that, and it caused his cheeks to flush a little red.
“What sack of potato-eating spuds have you brought in? Look at these pathetic bunch of losers,” a man said, approaching the group.
The man was bald with several scars across mainly the top of his head. He had a sleeveless shirt on, and on his back, a pair of axes.
One thing they could tell about this person was that he was oozing with confidence.
“Olag, what a great way to treat our guests,” Amir said.
“Guests, guests that no one knows about. You could be held hostage and bring the enemy right to us!” Olag said, and then took a peek at some of the group. “Well, maybe not, with them being half dead and all.”
“They are people who will help the Bonum Society and our cause.”
“No, we’re not,” Anna said. “We came here because you said it would be a safe place to help him.” Anna pointed at Raze, who was currently being carried by Rayna.
“No one said by us coming down here we would be joining your organization.”
Amir turned around and knew this would be difficult, having to deal with the Bonum Society and the others as well.
“Do you think I want a bunch of nobodies joining us?” Olag shouted. “What do you think, we’re that desperate that we would have a bunch of kids that need to help us out?”
“Wait a moment,” Amir said, pressing his hand against Olag’s chest, who appeared as if he was ready to scrap at any moment.
“These aren’t just a bunch of students or misfits like you might think. It’s because of all of these that we have a chance to progress and become something bigger now.”
“These guys, they took out the strongest in the Dark Faction.”
“Ha, that’s the best joke I’ve heard all year, you old fart!” Olag said, but when looking at Amir’s face being so straight, it appeared as if he wasn’t joking at all.
“How, how could these kids beat the strongest? I’m guessing you had a hand in it as well, and what about Murkel? You’re telling me these guys beat him, so which one was it? Huh.”
Amir nodded.
“I’m not lying. If you want, when they’re recovered, you can test them yourself, but for now, they need a place to rest. And as for Murkel…”
Amir then pointed behind him, directly at Raze, who was being carried on Rayna’s back.
“He’s the one that managed to defeat Murkel.”
Looking at his face, Olag thought it was even more lies. It was a child, maybe a young adult at best.
“Are you making lies just to help these people out?” Olag asked.
“If you want, I could cut you down right now!” Anna exclaimed, and the rest this time were inclined to agree.
“This is what I wanted to talk about with all of you,” Amir said. “I’m not asking you to become a part of the Bonum Society, but with what has happened, we have a large
opportunity.”
“The most powerful in the Dark Faction have been defeated. Right now, there are still clans up there that have no idea what is happening.
“Someone needs to unite the Dark Faction. We have our people everywhere, gathering constant information.”
“If we can, once you guys have regained your strength back, along with us, I think we can take over the entirety of the Dark Faction in one swoop.”
Simyon, Liam, Mada, and Ricktor in particular couldn’t believe what was being said. Taking over an entire faction, it would have been an impossibility, but they were in the position to do
such things.
“What’s in it for us though, by helping you take over the Dark Faction, when we aren’t even sure if we should be helping you?” Alba asked.
“Because it will help him,” Amir said. “If all goes well, I want to do it all before Raze even wakes up, and when he does, I want to make Raze the leader of the Dark Faction.”
Chapter 767: Let Me Test Your Strength
Raze’s allies, or the Dark Magus’s allies as Amir would refer to them to the rest of the Bonum Society, were settling in the Bonum Society’s base. There was oddly a lot of empty space in the facility.
As the group explored, they realized that much of the base had never been used before. Part of the facility was covered in dust and had a slightly musty smell to it. It was a sign that the Bonum Society used to have better days, being a much larger organization than they were
now.
One of the rooms behind a metallic door had enough space to house everyone. There were plenty of beds that would be divided by curtains for necessary privacy, but other than beds and a few toilets for them to use, there wasn’t much else in the room.
As the group waited for what was to come, they had a visitor from a hybrid named Chip. Dame assured them that he was fine and helpful to have. A special hybrid whose saliva had a healing factor.
This was used on all the members, allowing them to be as good as new. It wasn’t just them; when Safa had healed up, she also helped out the other members. Raze was now asleep on a bed, and even with Safa or the hybrid, nothing they did seemed to wake him up.
“So what are we going to do now?” Cronker asked. “Are we really going to go after the remaining clans in the Dark Faction? I want to help Raze… he saved my life after all.”
“He didn’t just save your life,” Rayna corrected him. “He saved all our lives.”
“I think she’s right about that,” Dame said. “We saw the state and strength that Murkel had; no one had any idea what he was planning.”
“To us, meeting up with Raze was a random occurrence, and I speak for myself as well as others, that we probably teamed up with him because we wanted to use him in certain ways.”
Dame originally approached him because of his special power and the special creations he could make, and it was the same with the Crimson Crane.
“Through helping out each other, we were able to stop Murkel, who would have ended up killing all the students at the Dark Academy and waging a bloody war with the rest of Pagna.”
“A replacement is needed for the head of the Dark Faction, but it’s hard to do such a thing without knowing if it will help people that may become enemies with us in the future,” Reno added his piece of information as well.
It was odd, but everyone had come together and figured out one thing. They all wanted to help out Raze, and the only reason they weren’t so forward about this idea was that it could damage him as well.
“Can I ask something?” Alba said, looking at Safa. “What does Raze want… Why did he go up against the Dark Faction? Why is he even fighting in this strange world?”
“His items are selling like crazy on the market. If things continued and he laid low, he could have made a fortune and lived a big life. Why is he doing all of this?”
Although they all wanted to help Raze, this was where the real issue came up: help him with what?
“I…I…” Safa was stumped because she realized she didn’t really know.
“We were never told,” Simyon answered. “But from what I know, he’s obsessed with gaining strength and moving forward. The academy was just something in his way, and Murkel was in charge of it.”
“There is a bit more that we know, but it’s not our place to say.”
Anna could already guess what Simyon wanted to say, the fact that he was from another world, but nearly everyone could guess that already.
“I will tell you all one thing, if it makes it easier to make a decision,” Anna said. “I… we can tell when someone is lying.” Anna placed her hand across so it was covering Zon as well.
“And from what we could tell, Amir hasn’t been lying. He really does want to make Raze the leader of the Dark Faction.”
There were so many complications to doing something that seemed simple. For one, Raze’s connection to Rayna, and the fact that they owned a piece of land in the Demonic Faction. What issues this would eventually cause.
It was up to them to decide, and that was when the first person spoke up.
“I’ll do it,” Liam said. “We were all useless back then; we barely were able to help when we had to go against the other clan members and Murkel’s allies.”
“I thought we had gotten stronger to help, but we still seem weak. If we can help take over the Dark Faction and it puts Raze in a better position, then it has to mean something.”
“I agree,” Ricktor said, coming forward. “Besides, I’m the rightful heir to the Erupting Fist Clan anyway, so it’s only right that I show them everything I have, right?” Ricktor said, slapping Mada on the back.
It seemed like everyone was in agreement that they would work with the Bonum Society to take over the Dark Faction, all so when Raze woke up, he had a cushy position as leader of the Dark Faction.
A knock was heard at the door, and seconds later, the bald-headed man known as Olag entered, and behind him, there were a few other members that had filtered into the room.
“And here I was, half expecting you guys to be having one massive orgy, but sad times it is, sad times,” Olag said.
Safa looked at Rayna, and both of them couldn’t help but sigh in disgust at Olag’s crude mouth.
“Now, Amir said if you guys agree to this whole thing, we need to set out in groups and do this quick and fast. Our time limit is when that kid wakes up, so it will be a nice surprise for
him,” Olag stated.
“However, I don’t want my people risking their lives going out with a bunch of weak warriors, so I want to put your skills to the test and see if you’re strong enough.”
Olag then walked over to one of the people that were standing with the group.
“For instance, what in the f*ck is this twat doing standing like this for?” Olag said, looking at
Zon. “Let’s see what you got.”
“Me?” Zon said. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
Chapter 768: The Power Of Another World
When Olag looked around the room, he didn’t have anyone particular in mind when deciding to test the group.
The only reason he had picked Zon was because he felt like he looked the most ridiculous in his strange black skin-tight suit that he was wearing.
There were a lot of strange people that came and went in the Bonum Society. Olag saw a lot of them, but it was the first time he had seen someone stand out so much.
“Are you trying to ask if you think I’m sure?” Olag said, looking at Zon. “Do you think we’re weak just because we’re down here? There’s a reason why we’ve lasted for as long as we have and why we are still here surviving.”
Zon then looked at Olag again.
“I was just asking if you were sure because I don’t really see myself as part of this group. For now, I’m just an observer in the whole situation. Just like you, I am also waiting for the boy to wake up, so do you really want to test me?”
Olag’s head looked like it wanted to explode. He could feel his blood pressure rising and the scars on the top of his head thickening.
“Come with me, you’re first!” Olag said as he stormed out of the room.
The others were just a bit stunned until Olag had made his way back into the room.
“Follow me then, you bunch of morons!” Olag shouted.
The Bonum Society members had escorted the group to a training room. It was round in size and quite large, the metal was thicker compared to other areas, but it still had its fair share of wear and tear.
One could see that based on the few dents that were in the place. Even when they had entered, there were Bonum Society members training.
Some of them were just using regular Pagna skills, while others were busy using their hybrid forms to go against one another.
“I just can’t get used to that,” Kizer said.
“What, the hybrid thing just being around us? Yeah, it’s the same for me,” Little Froma added.
“Alright everyone, either piss off or move to the side, unless you want to get caught up in the mess!” Olag shouted.
The other members quickly recognized the voice and moved to the side. If there was one thing they were sure about, it was that Olag had some sway around the base.
Some of them were wondering where Amir was since he was a lot less forceful when it came to these matters.
“Alright, all of you miserable muppets,” Olag said, turning around to them. “We’re going to be testing your strength in here, fighting against our members, and first up is this arsehole.” Olag pointed at Zon.
“So the rest of you clear off to the side while I deal with him.”
The others looked at each other before proceeding to move back to where they were. Many of them were curious about Zon because, for one, they had no idea who he was.
They just knew that he was there, appearing in the arena at one point. They hadn’t witnessed where he had come from or what he had done either.
They had no idea of his strength, but could tell two things: Anna and Liam were sticking closer to him like glue.
In fact, Liam was moving side to side, hanging around Safa and Simyon and then back to the others, currently with Safa and Simyon.
“I should start to gather my strength,” Safa said. “Just in case he gets seriously hurt in this fight.”
“Don’t worry,” Liam said. “That guy, even if he got hurt, he can heal himself. And honestly, I don’t even think he’s going to get a scratch on him.”
“Are you sure about that?” Dame asked. “That guy, he’s second here to Amir. I think he might even be stronger than me.”
“Yeah,” Liam replied with next to no hesitation. “I’m really sure. That guy… he’s a complete monster.”
The entire group was curious about Zon to see his power, and even Dame thought that it was highly likely that Liam was just overestimating him.
“Since you decided to be so cocky, I’ve decided that I’m going to be the one to deal with you myself,” Olag said as he moved back, getting into position on the other side of the arena.
Zon stood there, and he almost looked lost, staring at the ceiling, wondering what had even happened to get him into this position.
“If you wish to test my powers, you would need everyone in this room to go against me,” Zon claimed. “Maybe if he was awake, you would be able to witness something, so this is
pointless.”
“Kek, how confident can this guy be,” Cronker said with his arms folded. His three disciples were there standing next to him as well.
“He’s not just being overconfident,” Anna said. “He can really take on a whole army by himself. If anything, he might be downplaying his strengths.”
Olag was getting ready on his end as he began to flex his muscles.
“Alright, let’s do this!”
As Olag looked in front of him, Zon was right in front of his eyes.
“You asked for this.”
Zon’s hand had turned into a red energy beam. The others could only see a light as it went right through Olag’s right arm. Then, in Zon’s left hand, another energy beam appeared, slicing through Olag’s left arm.
Zon waited for a moment, and that’s when both the arms could be seen sliding off from Olag’s body onto the ground.
Right after, Zon then grabbed Olag by the head, and opening up the palm of his hand, a red beam came out, blasting him in the stomach and sending him flying away until his body crashed into the metal wall.
Everyone, including all those from the Bonum Society that were watching, were left
speechless.
“If he was that strong,” Alba said, “then why didn’t he help us against Murkel?”
“That’s what I want to know as well,” Anna said.
Chapter 769: The One Who Is Asleep
The Dark Magus’s allies, as they were referred to, were interested to see what this Zon character had. They somewhat already knew Anna’s strength, and if she was following his orders like he was some type of leader, they expected him to be strong.
What they didn’t expect was for him to be so strong. Although they didn’t see much in terms of Zon fighting against Olag, they had seen enough to have an idea of his strength. Even though there was no Qi emitted, his movements were just as fast as Murkel and Raze when the two of them were on the field.
And Raze had been using magic to boost his speed as well. Then there was his raw pure strength along with the blast.
“Who is that man?” Dame questioned. “I know how strong Olag is; even if that was a surprise attack, he should have been ready!”
“Don’t you think we have other things to worry about?” Froma asked. “Someone who they think is on our side just killed one of the top leaders!”
The Bonum Society members present were acting fast. They turned to look at Zon, their bodies changing and transforming, ready to attack Zon at a moment’s notice.
Now Raze’s group needed to decide whether or not they would be helping him in this situation. It was hard for them, as they didn’t even know who this person was.
“NOBODY TOUCH HIM!” a loud voice shouted.
Metal was clanking and screeching as Olag pulled his own body out. Strange black liquid was seen covering his body, covering where his arms were, and then, when the liquid disappeared, Olag’s body was as good as new, minus the clothes that he had been wearing.
“These are our guests, and I was the one that asked him to fight. All of you fools acting like that are making me look like an idiot. Did you really think I would die from something like that?” Olag claimed.
Despite what had happened to him, Olag walked across the arena floor until he was back within striking distance from Zon. He was just slightly shorter than him and looked up to the
man.
“That was pretty brave of you to do something like that in a base where next to no one is your friend. I can respect that,” Olag said with a smile. “However, if it was anyone but me, they would have ended up splattered on that wall with two of their arms missing, which I’m not too happy about myself.”
Zon looked at Olag for a while, examining every little facial expression he had.
“I knew about your powers. I was confident that my attacks wouldn’t kill you, which was why I performed adequately enough for you, so I wouldn’t have to waste my time further. As stated before, if you wish for me to use my full strength, then the only way is to wake up the one that’s asleep.”
Olag gave a puff and then waved his arm, signaling for Zon to go back to the others. The one who was asleep rung in his head. It was clear Zon thought a lot about a certain individual. “Alright, I think I’ve had enough personally for the day. Fanum, come here!” Olag shouted. Another member of the Bonum Society stepped forward, walking into the center, and then Olag looked to all of those lined up in front of him and pointed to one person in particular. “You, you look a bit sheepish, why don’t you come forward and show what you got?” As for the person whom Olag had pointed toward, it was Simyon.
“Me… is he saying I look the weakest out of everyone?” Simyon placed his hand on his forehead and was just shaking it. “Damn it, I can see the grin on that damned ball-loving guy’s face already.”
Turning his head to take a peek at Liam, he could already see a smile.
“Alright,” Simyon said, coming forward. “There’s no reason to test us. Let’s say I am the weakest out of all these guys here, but I guarantee you one thing, I will not fall to any hit.”
“Ah, then Fanum here will be perfect for you,” Olag said as he walked off and Fanum’s body started to change. His muscles were bulging, and he was growing bigger in size, while his skin was turning a dark blue. His size was now three times that of a regular human, and it looked like a pure mass of muscle.
“He said you won’t fall, right? So show me,” Olag said.
Fanum cocked up his fist and threw it out right towards Simyon. Many of those wanted to flinch in the arena, but at that point, Simyon stood firm, he gathered his Qi and hardened his body as the ring around his ear activated.
The moment the hybrid Fanum’s fist made contact, hitting the forehead of Simyon, a cracking noise could be heard. The strength of the hit was strong, and that was the downfall of Fanum. His bones were seen ripping through his arm as the shockwave had been sent back to him. “ARGHH!” Fanum said as he grabbed onto his arm.
“What in the world is going on with these people? I picked him because he looked like a student,” Olag said to himself. “Why are they all so strong?”
“As I said, there’s no need to test us. We’ve been through a lot, and we’ve risked our lives more than once, so to risk it again is nothing!” Simyon declared.
He looked at Ricktor and Mada, who activated their Qi. He was surprised to see that one was a Middle-stage warrior of all things. The others looked confident, being students, and showed no hesitation or fear.
There were then the students that were by Cronker, who quickly displayed their fast footwork and arts of assassination they had learned.
“I hope that we don’t have to take part in this display,” Alba said. “Being part of the Crimson Crane and all.”
“And I would think you would know who I am as well,” Rayna added.
Seeing all these people confident, Olag wasn’t wondering how these people were so strong or how they gathered, but why they had all gathered around a single individual.
‘The student who’s asleep, just who is he, and how strong is he for them to all rally behind him?’ Olag thought.
