Two in a Row

Those candies I picked earlier were disgusting. I didn't read what's on the wrapper. As I read it, I just say, 'Yuck' those are lemon-flavored, and it's for the person who has a cough.

Meanwhile, Gail just finished washing up herself with a drum of hot water. The water came from a hole that produces warm water. The location of it is somehow dangerous, and it's also difficult to go there. You need to climb the peak of the mountain. Caution: the place is surrounded by sulfur.

I took a glance at her. She was covered by a pink towel that is so short or tiny. The shiny legs of her will attract you. Gail noticed that I am staring at her. She then gave me an I-will-bury-you-alive smile. I hastily put my sight at the top, acting like there are birds flying or a thing with seven colors; rainbow.

Be careful with Gail.

She might twist your neck to add some extra twist on this book, get all your 206 bones, or hang your head on a Christmas tree, more like a decoration. But even though she's barbaric, I still like her. It's only just admiration, not love. Don't make any fuss, Guys. That will be a hoax.

Roaming Maximilian's house while carrying a bucket is draining, but somehow interesting. His house has a lot of classic objects. He has a radio, old television, cassette player, turntable, typewriter, and furniture. Gail told me that his house is just a temporary shelter only. Maximilian is not the owner at all. Chonogal is just a jerk-water town.

"What're you doing?" Gail said.

"Exploring the past?" I murmured.

Gail's pacing back and forth seems like searching a thing.

"Want some candies?" I asked her.

She quickly snatched it from my palms and unwrapped it. Gail throws it into her mouth. The reaction was really funny. My eyes are about to bulge out. Instead of "IMMA KILL YOU," I received a cold stare from her. Aw, she's cute when she is mad.

The sun is descending, and the moon's about to gleam brightly. We just spend our time soaking my hands on a bucket and playing cards. Gail and I concluded that we should go home now. The dark is after us, and it's somehow scary. We will be crossing the forest and to the other town before the forest. Come to think of it, maybe some creature will suddenly pop out on our way home.

Those two, Artha and Rea, are definitely enjoying playing cards. I wonder who received a lot of smashes. Is Artha opposing feminism? Oh, yeah. He's a Prince. Self- centered and narcissistic. Watch out, Artha. Readers might hate you for doing that.

As I settled my things, I meditated. Thinking what will be my attributes or a weapon that will be given to me from a Deity. I badly want to try Archery. Carrying arrows on my back, and when an enemy pops out, it will be a bulls-eye. Well, I have backgrounds in it. I played many times on my phone. I felt sorry for the guy who had an apple above his head. I always hit his eyes and the parts of his excretory system. Happily, he always revives.

"Done packing up?" Gail said.

"Yes." I said.

"Then, let's go." She said.

We headed to the balcony to tell them that we're heading home. Maximilian is in his rocking-chair, eating an apple. Maximilian looks like a person who has Alzheimer's disease. His stomach is bloated, his house is messy, and he frequently wore his rubber duck tube.

We told him that we are now proceeding since it's getting late. He nodded and informed me that we are getting a new practice. It's all about the accuracy, he said.

I think Rea and Artha are in the state of getting addicted. They were glued on their

Cards. I hope everything's like that. Gail said, how about we steal their cards and tweak their ears. Gail is a cruel one. I vehemently opposed her opinion. I just spoke up to them cheerfully and calmly.

Hooray, they'd approve.

The four of us agreed to walk over. Oh no, I mean the three of us only. Rea declined to use her ability because we interfered with them. Rea’s annoyed right now. But it's okay the sun is still there, we can still walk on our way finely.

In the meantime, the student council is laying out the plans and mechanics for the upcoming event in the school office. The meeting was presided over by President Aziel. Rumors say that Aziel received his potential and skills from the God of War, Ares. According to an unreliable statement, Aziel had once killed a person when he was young. They also catch a sight of his strength and physicality. Many of the students from our school got afraid of his presence. Aziel also has a shield and spear on him.

The council decided that the one who snatches the top place will be the one who fights for the “Individual” division, and the winner of the match will be given attention and fame. The school has its history of prejudicial treatment. The strong students will likely act unjustified distinction towards who lacks power. Vice President Wang Wei is the one who proposed this notion.

Wang Wei can usually be seen with the school’s garden, harmonizing with the blossoms. He’s maintaining harmony with nature, which is the core of their tradition. Although Wang Wei is modest, there is no denying that he is an excellent archer. He gains his skills just by practicing every day. His talents are absolutely pure. Some students say that he drastically became excellent due to the acknowledgement from Hou Yi. The Lord Archer.

Can I cover myself or my whole being? I am just ashamed of what I did back then. I definitely know about archery, a bad thing because I only experienced it on my phone. I always kill the guy.

Their discussion has been resolved, and they have announced that the event will be starting one week from now. There will be three appointees who will watch over the battle to protect and prevent students from acting immorally. Student council member Milisa also comes up with an idea. She suggested to the council that everyone from the legislative body should participate in the tournament to show fellow students that they are also competent and well-grounded.

Oh no, this is going to be a terrible event. In case we forgot, there is a 911 for emergency services.

The sun’s light and heat are fading, and the dusk settles over. The meeting was over. All of the elected and volunteer students have gone home.

The four of us continued walking home. Tiredness and boredom can be seen on our faces. The area is getting dark because of the vast woods that surround us. Irritating mosquitos are coming out, the frog’s croaking and the howls of wolves can be heard right now.

Then suddenly…

Sounds of rustling leaves and the rumble of the ground suddenly pops up. It was a man running besides us, and it caught our attention. He seemed to chase something pitifully. His persistent piques our curiosity.

“Let’s come after him,” I said.

“Right,” Gail said.

From the looks of Rea and Artha, it seems like they are not interested.

“All right, we will just leave them,” Gail said.

“Nahhhh,” Rea and Artha in unison.

We immediately followed the man, but we were left behind. It looks like the man is familiar with the forest, so I decided to divide the group just to continue to search for the man and find what happened. I also have an ulterior motive. I want to know if it is connected to the sudden disappearance of people in this place. Gail and I got together and headed towards the east while Artha and Rea headed to the left side reluctantly.

As we ran briskly, we had a collision. “Ouchh...”

I instantly stood up and looked at what or who we collided with. That turned out to be the man we were following.

I reached out my hand to Gail to help her stand up and ask the guy,

“What’re you doing, Mister?” I said. “Wait, I know you. You’re the man back then.”

The man we are following and the man who lost his loved ones from abduction are the same.

“I tried to find my wife and son, but I failed. I did not see any hint around.” He said.

“But why are you running?” Gail said.

“I heard the sound of flapping wings, so I ran hastily to see it. The only thing I caught was its feather. I didn’t have the chance. However, I came up with an assumption. There is an underground chamber over there, and that’s where it lives. Although it’s just speculation, it is better to check it out.” He said.

I also agree with his statement. There's nothing to be afraid to lose if we try to get there.

“Let’s go to the cave, Gail,” I said.

Wait, where are those two? Where did they end up?

“Yes, but before that. Let us find Gail and Artha first.” Gail said.

“Yeah, that’s what I am thinking right now,” I said.

On the other hand, instead of looking for the man, they found a creature having the features of a tree. I thought that treants are just in a storybook. They were both blocked by the tall and wide treants.

“Where are you going, kids?” Treants said and laughed.

“Blizzard,” Artha uttered.

The forest quickly envelops by a storm of snow. The vicinity where they stood up is shivering caused by Artha’s high wind and frozen water vapor. That’s the reason why I don’t want to mess with him.

Their roots become frozen, preventing them from moving and taking aggressive actions.

“Look, Gail. It’s them,” I said.

We hurriedly went to their destination. When I saw Artha, I was shocked. The right side of his face was covered by ice, and he was shaking severely. As his friend, I tapped his back straight away, and he then aroused.

“It's fine now, Buddy,” I said.

I told them about what had happened earlier. I have informed them that we are going to invade the cave located over there. Gail requested Rea to use her ability in order to go there easily and quickly.

“Alright,” Rea said.

Rea set our position and the teleportation began.

At the speed of light, we were transported over the cavern. The sound of screeching in pain was the first thing that burst upon us. We hastily went inside to find out what was inside and what it was. When we entered, we were startled.

The creatures are inflicting pain to their captives, and some of the captives are left in torment.

“What are those?” Rea said and expressed a sense of disgust.

“Those are Harpies,” I muttered. “They were identified as the Spirit of the Winds. I’m curious because persons who committed wicked or immoral deeds are the only one Harpies fetches.”

“Maybe these people here did illicit things,” Gail said.

“She’s right,” Artha uttered.

Gail was about to dash towards the harpies, but.

The earth suddenly rumbled.

“Uhm, Guys. Help…” Rea said.

I turned my sight at the back immediately. A man-eating giant appeared behind us. There was a huge and tall beast. It was an Ogre. The ogre grabbed Rea’s arm and chuckled disgustingly. He’s salivating, and Rea looked utterly pitiful.

The small fire that burns enthusiastically and strongly within me becomes a conflagration. I rushed in the direction of the Ogre without thinking.

“Artha, make me an ice sword,” I yelled.

When Artha finished it, he quickly threw it up.

Maximilian taught me a skill. It was the Comet Blow. A technique that rushes towards the opponent and carries through a downward strike.

I sprinted to the Ogre’s spot to cut it down; however, the Ogre pulled back and used its agility. I thought that I left a bad gash on it, but I only made a shallow cut on his shoulder. The Ogre thumped my back and put me over on my knees.

“You really are a douchebag.” Gail said.

“Artha, use a spell. I am going to be our rearguard.” Gail muttered.

“Fine,” Artha said.