The cave is a dark and dreary place where the only sound that can be heard is the drip of water above you, even though there isn't water at this level. The air is thick with humidity, and it isn't easy to breathe if you're a human. Since this group isn't human, we proceed through it. The smell here is intense and mixed with the woody scent and dry. Critters crawl next to my feet as I crush the small rocks. Luckily, we have no worries about the darkness since night vision is advantageous for non-human beings. I wouldn't worry about Camila and Kaze being on the lookout since Jippies created a barrier to keep anyone from entering. But it's strange; since our arrival, I didn't sense any ferals, and they usually are awake once the sun is gone. The stench of the monster's aura is getting stronger every second we go deeper. I can feel the evil and menacing energy as it collides with my own. Hate. Sadness. Anger. Those are the three emotions I'm feeling coming off from the energy. It's so
The Basilisk waved his tail whenever I stood, trying to hit me, but with my speed, I avoided it.His tail every spot inside the cave, causing it to rumble. When he had enough of using his seat, he slithers his tongue out and bare his fangs, then darts his head towards me. His large head crash to the wall of the cave as I jump in time to throw my blade at the nap of his neck."Fuck," I growl as the cut on his neck only scraps him. I couldn't use the magic from the Spirit Realm because whenever I unleashed it, I felt exhausted, and my hand trembled from its massive power.In theory, it's one-time use.My body couldn't handle such powerful magic, and the only way to use it was because I was in dire need. I shouldn't use it for the ferals, but it was an emergency.Time is running out. Dominic, Clayton, and I hit the snake for over thirty minutes. I don't know how long Arlo can last with the venom inside as long the Peach Pill is suppressing it."Master, look out!"Before I could look, the
"A hydra?!" Clayton screeched as the creature before us with three heads roared, causing the earth to shake. "How can a snake turn into a three-monster?""I would like to ask the same thing, but you know, it's a demon. As far as I know, they can create crazy shit like this." Dominic states.I grew up in the mortal world and learned about the Demon Realm and its customs. But what Dominic said was right; demons can create something like a hydra. "I'm sure I broke its pearl; I don't understand how it's still alive?" I questioned myself. I'm sober enough to know that the basilisk's blood pearl has been destroyed. "Oh god! We are going to die." Clayton starts to freak out. "Clay, we are not going to die. Pull yourself together, man." his alpha assured him, being the fearless pack leader he was born to be. And I couldn't be any prouder of him not to lose his cool. "Lippy, do you have a plan for this one?"Looking down, I can feel the power from the Spirit Realm tickles my fingers after i
"Mom?"My eyes couldn't deceive me. When Hexia has me in her grasp, I open my eyes to this place.The last time I was in a subconscious dimension was when Merkon rewrote my life just the way I wanted. If this is another trick, I will not fall for it.The woman stood ten feet from me. Her long wavy silver hair hung loose as she wore a simple white dress and was barefoot. She looks carefree and doesn't bother about being dirty. But given that we are in space, nothing can harm us.Is this Hexia's trick?Does she want to get information by pretending to be my mother, whom she hates?I won't let this happen again."This better not be one of your sick games, Hexia," I cried out, hoping she would answer, but after a few seconds,s nothing.I clench my fist and glare at this woman who resembles my mother but is probably Hexia in disguise as an advantage."Who are you?"The woman pulls on a smile. It's not just a smile; there was gentleness and sadness to that expression.Nope, not going to fal
"Mom?"My eyes couldn't deceive me. When Hexia has me in her grasp, I open my eyes to this place.The last time I was in a subconscious dimension was when Merkon rewrote my life just the way I wanted. If this is another trick, I will not fall for it.The woman stood ten feet from me. Her long wavy silver hair hung loose as she wore a simple white dress and was barefoot. She looks carefree and doesn't bother about being dirty. But given that we are in space, nothing can harm us.Is this Hexia's trick?Does she want to get information by pretending to be my mother, whom she hates?I won't let this happen again."This better not be one of your sick games, Hexia," I cried out, hoping she would answer, but after a few seconds,s nothing.I clench my fist and glare at this woman who resembles my mother but is probably Hexia in disguise as an advantage."Who are you?"The woman pulls on a smile. It's not just a smile; there was gentleness and sadness to that expression.Nope, not going to fal
"No...It can't be..." shaking my head and denying this outcome. "But then, how come you are here? How can I see you? How can you stop Hexia from gaining my pearl?""Before I cast the forbidden spell that destroyed Demir, I left some of my essences to you. I may be gone, but as long a part of me is in you, I can help you until it is time to leave you."I snap my head. "You were that voice. The one that I keep hearing."Mom smiles, admitting it."You've been with me all this time," I inhale sharply. "I thought I was being hysterical and hearing voices, but you are real. Alive! Well, not physically, but here you are."I watch my Mom giggle as I freak out, but I'm glad to see her and not in one of my dreamlands.The ground suddenly shakes, almost causing me to stumble. "What's going on?""We don't have much time," Mom flashes in front of me. "Hexia is using all her magic to break through the barrier I've cast. That bitch is very impatient. I can see why your father finds her annoying.""W
The intense fight continues for the last thirty minutes. There were times when she had me in my blind spot, and I would counterattack twice as hard at her. We were in a deadly battle that was equal in strength. This is not to see who is more substantial but who will die. It's a rise or fall situation.And the person who will rise will be me.I know Hexia won't give up killing me. She has that ambition, especially unleashing half of her magic to fight me off. I would have ended her with the power of the Spirit Realm, but that would be too easy. I want to fight off Demir's first elite fighter before encountering others.I have to make sure to find their weakness, what are their strengths, and the type of magic they can do. My fierce fight with Hexia gave me the answers. Her pet has half of her magic as long the snake is alive. Hexia is invisible.But that the snake is also her weakness.She loves that snake and uses her blood and magic to create a monster. She was feeding him all of her
"I will kill you!" Hexia came charging at me in full force and with a raging expression. "Time to die!""Master, be careful!" Saye cries out before leaving the cave.I didn't want to move an inch. As she grew closer, I gripped her face instantly and stopped her from attacking me.I squeezed her face as she hissed in pain."What are you doing?" She snarls. "Let me go!"With my strength, Hexia wouldn't budge. I kept my hand on her face.Although, the blackness around her fingers had already reached her whole arm. Hexia will soon die, but Saye wanted me to save her. So, I got no choice but to stop this fight."I promise your sister to keep you alive."Hexia chuckles. "You listen to your slave? What kind of master are you?""The kind that doesn't see them as slaves but as family," I tell her. "We aren't related by blood doesn't mean we aren't family.""Family?" Hexia snorts and glares her snake-like eyes at me. "You think my siblings are your family? Do you think they will support you? Wi