Lottery

I need to get work done... so many things constantly get in my way, this is the second person that has come to kill me. Maybe I should get something to keep a constant watch on the perimeter of my crafting fields... or maybe I should start crafting in Towns. I've never really liked crafting in other places besides on open plains but it might be worth a shot.

As long as I keep crafting out in the open people will try to sneak up on me.

Speaking of trying to sneak up on me, Nebula Fantasm captured the Abyss mage that so daringly attempted to kill me off with a rank 10 spell. Unfortunately for this mage I actually understand the basics of magic to a degree above most people, and a rank 10 abyss magic wouldn't be able to produce that much power under normal circumstances or most forms of magic mixing.

This does include the various techniques I've recently learned, even with plenty of Mana my barrier didn't hold it off... and most importantly, it's still drilling into my barrier spell... it shouldn't last this long, and especially considering that the caster is captured. Without concentration on this level spell it would normally fizzle... so either this mage isn't the direct source of the magic, an actual gamer god, or he has something special that I want.

It took less than 3 minutes since I've captured the Mage for Dice, Anise, Jotun, Syn, Scarab, and finally Arch to show up. They are quite fast, speed wise for most of them and magic wise for Anise. Either way, they are here just in time. It'll only take a little longer until Fantasm brings me the sneaking bastard, and while I would probably consider letting him go in exchange for the secret... I don't think they would be so merciful, especially Dice.

Speaking of which...

Dice ran up to me quickly, she had her back's extra limbs extended and primed for a fight.

Dice - " Cobalt! I heard you were under attack! Where is the enemy! "

Anise had already charged up a complex magic spell, her eyes glowed a soft purple.

Anise - " I'm here and ready. "

Syn trotted quickly with Scarab hitching a ride, both stomping through the field.

Both of their metallic voices rang out on the field, despite the defined characteristic of Scarab being happy and upbeat... his voice sounded intimidating and ruthless.

}{}{ Enemy nearby, lethal force primed. }{}{

>>> On your mark creator Cobalt! I'm ready to fight! <<<

Arch said no words, he held out no weapon and was smiling brightly. He likely already knows I successfully defeated the enemy.

With an exaggerated shrug and soft twirl away, I slowly paced away.

Me - " Sorry guys, looks like you missed all the action. Too bad, it was quite a fun fight! Hundreds and Thousands of enemies, millions of spells and arrows flying everywhere... there was a whole ordeal with this one player that had a giant kraken tamed. "

Like the professional swordsman he is, Arch cut through my words with a hearty laugh and walked up to my side.

Arch - " Must of been a great fight then, now then... enough about your dream, what's the deal with the magic caster! "

I placed my hand on Arch's shoulder and smirked.

Me - " There was tons of casters! Enough to take down an entire country! "

...

We kept our humorous banter going for another few minutes, the others were silent and a little confused... and until Fantasm showed up Arch and I laughed away at seriousness of the ' Huge Fight ' that was going on. Fantasm, in it's Metallic and unending maw held a small cloaked being. No bigger than about waist height for me, however... between the metallic tentacles and the spinning razor sharp jaw, I couldn't make out much detail about the mage.

With a deliberately exaggerated look, I attempted to peer further into the the Maw.

It was a Black cloak, typical. No Details or special markings to be see. Under the hood held a blazing red hair strung up in pig tails, despite that I can't make out the gender of this character. It was bound and held like a tied pig, the mouth was covered by Fantasm... and the Mage seems really messed up, cuts and bruises appear all over it... whether all of these are from Fantasm or the magic hasn't yet to be seen.

Me - " Fantasm, release the bound on this mage's mouth. "

...

" RELEASE ME FROM THIS VILE CREA- "

I stood upright and placed my hands on my hips.

Me - " Fantasm, bind her mouth again. "

" NOo0-! "

I placed my hand on my head and shook it, this mage really has the audacity to not only try to command me, but to also call Fantasm a Vile Creature... despicable, Fantasm... it may be a monster, but it's one of my monsters.

Me - " You will be standing trial for your Crimes against me, anything you say can and will be held against you. If you are to speak loudly and rudely once more, this trial will be canceled and you'll be given maximum punishment. If you are to Lie, you will be given additional punishment. You will only speak when spoken too, and only when spoken too. I will have your mouth bindings removed once more, I will not repeat this again. "

Fantasm uncurled it's iron grip around the Mage's mouth who hesitated to even let out a squeak, with no words coming out... it's now time to properly begin the ' Trial '.

Of course, it's not really a trial. I'm just going to ask about who sent them and about his magic, then if he cooperates well then I'll let them go... if not, torture. And if they refuse to say anything...

Let's just hope, pray for their sake... that they don't refuse to say anything.