" So, Kjell. Have you decided yet?"
" Yeah, I think I will follow you. My dream was always wanted to be a hero acquaintance." said Kjell.
" I'm no longer a hero, alright? Stop calling me hero."
" Whatever. I'm not here to bullshit." I took a bite. Obviously, it night time. We decided to set up a camp.
" By the way, Master Soka. I'm not sure are you aware or not, but after you defeated the demon lord. A new demon lord were born as well as new hero."
" New hero?"
" Yes, It was like 25,000 years ago. But they were wiped out completely before even fighting the demon lord." said Kjell.
" That is completely new to me. I have no idea about this."
" And of course, only the Mkuel Family know about this." said Kjell
" You shouldn't be telling me about this."
" No worry, the Mkuel Family probably no longer exist anymore : D." said Kjell.
" What a disgrace."
" Then? How long will our journey be?" ask Kjell.
" I'm not sure, young one. But our destiny will be the old kingdom. Of course we are talking about Ancient time kingdom."
" Why?"
" My fellow comrade and I made a special library. I'm not sure if it still accessable or not. But it worth a shot."
" Oh? That sound interesting! Exploring an old ruin!" said Kjell.
" Oh, why are you interested?"
" The Mkuel Family had a record saying there isn't anything left by the old kingdom. They were completely wiped out."
" Interesting, isn't that what exactly happened to Mkuel Kingdom? Nothing were left behind."
" Wait, now that mentioned it. o_O." said Kjell
" Is this a coincidence?" what the f happened. Everything was like, reset.
" Like me be clear, Kjell. Our goal will be defeating Kusalu-sama."
" Master Soka, that is some ridiculous goal. Are you certain that you are not joking?"
" I'm not joking,Kjell. If you don't like the idea, you can leave. I'm not forcing, but this journey will undoubtedly be worth it."
" I'm the only one who knows where is Goddess palace. Who knows, you might gain extraordinary items, artifacts, weapon or perhaps unrivalled wealth."
" Obviously, it going to be dangerous."
" Master Soka. It not fair, making a proposal on this situation. If you invited me, before. I would've definitely reject that proposal."
" I'm a Former Hero, for a reason okay?"
" I have no reason to reject it."said Kjell.
" Why so?"
" We were wiped out by the 'Holy Smite'. Only Goddess have the right to bestow the skill to others." said Kjell.
Kjell continues. " And people who mastered 'Hoy Smite' have the ability to deny resurrection, possession and brainwash."
" This extraordinary phenomenon is obviously was made by a goddess. Perhaps, Kusalu-sama is also involved." said Kjell.
" I like you Kjell. Your brain is damn incredible."
" Thanks for the praise. I feel honoured." said Kjell.
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" Soka-san, are you sure that you are going to let yourself hold me while flying? Won't it be really hard?"
" It doesn't matter. I need you to get used to flying, this also benefits me in various way."
" Well, if you insist."
" Yeah, I forgot to tell you. I don't even know, where we are currently at. I don't even know where is the library anymore, it will be a journey without knowing our direction."
" Flying is certainly faster than walking. Do you want to f-king walk for miles? I'm not doing that."
" Yeah, you are right. We don't even have a horse with us." said Kjell.
" Now you understand shit, let's get going." I grab Kjell and head off. The best way to improve yourself is you have to push your limit.
I'm seriously expecting a weird reaction from Kjell. Rather, he seems relaxed.
" Hey, Kjell. Are you ready? I'm going to increase the speed! Make sure to be prepared!" I don't need his answer, I'm speeding up.
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" Master Soka. I don't think I can bear with that speed."
" Don't worry, Kjell. You are doing great. I'm sure you will get used to it."
" I'm not sure Master, I throw out like. 5 times, are you talking about the vomit or the speed." said Kjell
" Perhaps, Both."
" Here take this fish." (For your information, right after the dialogue ended and there is nothing after that. That's the mc.)
" Thank you." said Kjell.
" Do you know regarding General's death?"
" I knew that he is f-ing dead. I don't know about anything else." said Kjell
" Oh, I know everything. I witnessed everything."
" I even looted General's body and I got this weird book."
" You looted his body? Are you the killer?" ask Kjell
" Nah, I won't do that. I just can't help myself when I see a free loot."
" The Emperor Sword's soul technique?" Kjell wondered.
" I don't even know it myself. The problem is, I'm a spear user.".
" Do you perhaps know who is the Emperor? I mean you are the Former Hero. You probably know a thing or two about ancient stuff." said Kjell.
" To be honest, I don't : D. In my era, there is a lot of people claiming themselves as the sword expert. Unless if I ask the creator itself, I might know a stuff or two."
" I knew it would be useless to ask." said Kjell.
" Don't be like that : D."
" Perhaps you want to learn it? You can wield a sword. Am I wrong?"
" No-no, you are correct. I can use a sword, I'm a Mage Knight for a reason." said Kjell.
" Great. I will inherit this book to you."
" o_O, I feel bad using dead people techniques." said Kjell.
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" Are you ready?"
" Do I even have a choice?"
" Of course you don't. The only accepted answer is Yes."
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" Let's drop off early. I feel like there's something happening inside this forest."
" I don't sense anything. Perhaps you just imagining stuff?" said Kjell
" There's no way. I'm definitely 100% sure, I sense something."
" Oh? Okay, why don't we investigate it?" said Kjell
" Lol, I'm the one that wanted to invite you."
" Meh, guess I couldn't do anything about it?" said Kjell.
" Stop talking like that and let's get going."
" Fine, papa Soka."
They immediately start looking for something abnormal inside the jungle.
" Are you sure it's this way?" ask Kjell.
" My sense won't ever betray me."
They went quiet real quick. Well, they don't have anything to talk about. Regarding that, they are also inside of a forest. It's better not to let their guard down.
" Do you feel it?"
" Feel what?" ask Kjell.
" The shakes. It like an earthquake."
" Perhaps that is the source of the abnormal atmosphere."
" I don't know what are you talking about. I'm just feeling a normal forest vibe." said Kjell.
" The sense that I'm getting is relaxing,holy and sacred. It could be a religious acts happening here or happened here."
" Even better, we could be at the holy land. Perhaps an abandon holy land but we won't know the real answer till we discovered the reality."
" I do not want to hear those worthless theory of yours." said Kjell
" Let's stop the chit chat. Let's go deeper."
" I like that suggestion. That suggestion will surely lead us to somewhere rather than just standing and not doing anything." said Kjell
" Mock all you want."
They ventured slowly for straight 30 minutes. Oh boy, it wasn't disappointing. They finally found it. A Fallen.
They were able to conceal themselves inside a bush.
" Master Soka, are you sure that is a Fallen?" ask Kjell
" I'm not joking. That IS a Fallen."
" How come can I hear the 'Voice of Warmth'?" ask Kjell.
" Well, you can see it clearly. it's a priest."
" You are telling me that there's a Priest Type?"ask Kjell
" Even myself is clueless. This could be a new stuff added or there just no record regarding them."
" That is also a possibility." said Kjell
" Either way, we are going to investigate this place deeper."
" No way?! That is just like digging my own grave." said Kjell
" For you, yes. But me? No."
" You kidding me? Is this show how much my worth is?" ask Kjell
" For now, you are worthless but not for long."
" I'm going to invest on you."
" Continue." said Kjell.
" We are going to forfeit, then you are going to master that Emperor Sword techniques."
" I like that plan. Let's go back." said Kjell without hesitation.
" Oh, I will be teaching you the Sword Emperor Techniques."
" You know what people always said? Don't do anything that is beyond your reach. How could you teach me a swordmanship?" ask Kjell.
" Shut up."
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It's night time. Soka and Kjell already had dinner. They are about to start their training.
" Master Soka, are you sure you can teach me this Emperor Sword Techniques?" ask Kjell.
" Don't you ever underestimate me."
" Let me tell you something, I'm the Spear Emperor. It's make sense that I mastered the Emperor Spear Techniques."
" Okay? How is that going to help me?" ask Kjell.
" Emperor Techniques are no different from each other. What make them the same is only one thing."
" Emperor Techniques make you become one with the sword."
" ????" This is Kjell Impression. He is confused.
" Emperor Techniques teaches you to put your soul inside a weapon."
" Master Soka. What the heck are you talking about?"
" *sigh* I know the fact that I'm a bad teacher."
" Imma put it this way. Emperor Techniques is like putting your soul into your weapon."
" Most weapon have no soul. This is where the technique came in handy, you bound your soul with the weapon and after you did that. The weapon will be a part of you, only you can control it. Only you who it obey, nobody will have the ability to wield your weapon."
" Okay, I think I get it... but I have a question. How do you know about this technique?" ask Kjell.
" I told you, I'm the Spear Emperor. Obviously I know about it. Moreover, I know who created the Emperor Sword's technique."
" You told me you don't know who were the creator." said Kjell.
" Well, I remember it back. I even just remembered that I'm a Spear Emperor."
" What a stupid Former Hero." said Kjell.
" Hey, hey don't be harsh on me."
" Now, why don't you try to manifest your soul into the sword? Become one with the sword."
" Quite bossy, aren't ya today?" said Kjell.
" Perhaps."
" Perhaps isn't a way to answer questions." said Kjell.
" Perhaps."
" I don't know how you manage to get around with your socializing skill." said Kjell.
" Focus on your training lah, stupid."
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" So, how do you feel?"
Kjell opened his eyes. Look like he felt asleep. With the same poster when he was training.
" I'm feeling fine. Why do you ask?" said Kjell
" Fine, you do you. Come eat up."
" It's morning already?" ask Kjell.
" Well, you can clearly see it. I don't know did you become blind or what."
" Quite bitchy, aren't ya today?" said Kjell.
" I'm not bitchy. It just an obvious stuff."
Kjell sits down. Look like he surrendered.
" You know, Master Soka. You are really great at cooking." said Kjell.
" Thanks for the praises. I'm used to cook food for myself."
" Weren't you supposed to travel with your companion?" ask Kjell
" Yeah, sort of."
" Are you the one who used to do the cooking?" ask Kjell.
" You guessed it right. Thanks goodness I know how to cook."
" You know Master Soka. I realized that you didn't really eat that much. I wonder why?" ask Kjell.
Look like this boy started to question stuff.
" Oh, I personally don't know."
How unfortunate, I have a triumph card.
" If we think about it correctly. Your age could be around 50,000 and yet you look young. I wonder why?" ask Kjell.
" Are you perhaps a vampire?"
" It doesn't matter are you a hero or not. Living for around 50,000 years is quite amazing for a human." said Kjell.
" You know about this right, Kjell? Sometime things are better not to be known."
" How secretive." said Kjell.
" Let's stop this worthless chit chat. Today we are going to investigate the Priest and the being's relationship with the land."
" Master Soka. Didn't we agree that we won't set our foot there until I mastered the Sword Emperor technique?" ask Kjell
" Well, I'm pretty sure you already get a thing or two about the technique."
" Then? Is it going to make any difference?" ask Kjell.
" Well, we can use dire situation to make you understand the technique. This will speed up the process. So don't hesitate to court death."
" Ha-ha, I definitely won't court death." said Kjell.
" Why not?"
" You sure are dense, aren't ya?" said Kjell.
I lead the way. Kjell is too weak to protect himself, so obviously he will be following me instead.
A few minutes later
" Okay, we are back at the place where we saw the Fallen Priest."
" Master Soka, I think there's a huge possiblity that the priest we encounter yesterday were the same priest that wiped out the Mkuel Kingdom." said Kjell.
" That's also a possibility."
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" Are you not going to say anything?" ask Kjell.
" Why would I? I'm more into investigating this land. Why is it so strange? What is the Fallen Priest doing here?"
" ... "
" Why don't we enter the abandoned church?" ask Kjell
" That church? You sure? What if the priest is loitering inside?"
" Master Soka, where are your ball? How could you suddenly become ball-less?" ask Kjell.
" Come on Kjell, my instincts told me that we should venture the wilderness first before entering a building."
" What will you achieve by observing the woods? The ground? Obviously they don't have any record nor clue." said Kjell.
" On the contrary, the church might have some record or clue. We are talking about possiblity and efficiency." said Kjell.
" Fine, we are going with your suggestions."
" Good." they start to approach the church.
" Nooo, my precious loot."