Leveling up
Scaren is very different from what he used to find him. He's now put some kind of mask on his face that is a little bit intimidating and he's wearing some kind of special gloves on his hands. It seems to be a very complex type of mechanism that I have no idea how it works, but to our surprise...
- The conditions are as follows, pay attention because I won't repeat it...
Scaren began an important explanation as he removed his gear, mask and even the "jacket" he mentioned that time.
- You will have to survive for at least 60 seconds, according to the rules, as your evaluator, I must fight on equal footing at a level close to yours, but as you are already a little more advanced so I'll fight a little more freely, that's all ! When someone takes the first step I will start counting time...
He closed his eyes and stood motionless waiting for someone to start.
"Evaluator"? What does he mean by that? So he works for the Tower?
… It doesn't matter now, if we want to level up we have to face this challenge!
I gave the three a nod of my head, signaling that we can start the plan…
PoV - Scaren
We'll see what you can do, Lyunil...
Looks like the Dwarf took the first step, so the countdown started! I open my eyes and realize that the trembling I felt on the ground really is the dwarf coming towards me running and screaming with the axe.
The others dispersed. Looks like they prepared a combat plan… does that mean they knew they were going to face me? But I don't remember leaking any information of that kind.
Dodge the dwarf's attack, their movements are extremely slow even for me using only one of my reputations, but I don't think I can underestimate them further outnumbered. He tries to hit me with a string of gun attacks, but let's see how he prepares for that. I prepare a punch a little slower than I usually attack.
- Armor skin...
He crossed his arms to defend himself and activated his ability just in time, but it looks like I used a little too much force, he ended up being pushed a lot and ended up creating a trail of destroyed ground, but he was still standing, I think… Me I lean to the side, crouch, give me a spinning kick, and take down Lyunil and the rogue who tried to take me from the sides. I get up again and kick each one to one side. They didn't even let me finish my thought... Now that's all...
- Natural weapon!
The druid has created a wooden spear, what does he intend with it? But before I could think any further, the dwarf tries to catch me from behind since the druid is on the opposite side of him. They look pretty bold trying to attack me from various directions.
I jump backwards over the dwarf and before landing I kick him who was coming towards me and because of the speed he couldn't stop and ended up bumping straight into the druid before he came to attack me with the spear.
When I got back to the ground I realized that Lyunil and the rogue were no longer down, when I look back will they try a cross attack again? This time the rogue is more advanced, I think they'll try another trick, but let's see what they do. I purposely step into their trap and attempt a lunge toward the rogue.
- Xeng's Kemuridama!
What? A dark smoke suddenly appeared in the area the rogue was in and I can no longer know where his presence is, but before I could look for him, Lyunil took his place in front of me, running towards me and trying to hit me with a blow. of sword that ended up pulling some hairs from my neck when I tried to dodge… That was very close, but they will need more effort than that… He tried to hit me with a sequence of blows with the sword, but I dodged them all and hit his chest hard and I made him fall backwards, but when he fell something made me a little afraid…
- Now! (Lyunil)
Looks like they're going to try some more tricks...
- Floramiliary, Dew of Ciramino!
- Battle Taunt, Primal Instinct!
That dwarf doesn't give up anyway, he's come to try one more direct attack, too bad he doesn't know that his ability to provoke doesn't work on me. There are 23 seconds left, but they don't seem worried about the time, I should start rushing things and get this over with.
But what is this?...
The dwarf ducked a little and the druid's spear was flying straight towards me!
I hit the spear, preventing him from hitting me, but this gave an opening to the other who tried to hit me with an ax blow and almost hit me in the chest. I tried to retaliate with a kick, but he managed to dodge because of the skill. He tried to fight back, but I managed to regain my posture and defended his attack while returning with a blow that made him move away from me, but…
- Behind you!
The rogue suddenly appeared behind me and tried to stab his dagger into my neck while he was distracted by the dwarf. How did he manage to appear behind me like that? It must be his skill...
- Now you got me serious, you brats...
Without turning around, I slap the rogue's hand with the dagger faster than he is trying to hit me and in sequence with the elbow I hit his chest hard making him fly towards the wall of the room.
Finally I turn and start walking towards the rogue. I think I'll finish him first and then the others.
14 seconds.
- HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!...
Lyunil suddenly starts screaming. From your position... Will he want to use that blow of his on me now? So I think I'll finish him first. I walk towards him concentrating my aura of intimidation, I'll show them what happens when they make me serious!...
- ...Behind...
What? Will the rogue use this ability again? No, this is impossible, there was no time...
Wait, this voice is…
- ...you!!!!
From Lyunil?!
I turn quickly to intercept him as he lands the blow behind me and… what?
- Radiant…
Where is he?!
Didn't he use the ability?!
Wait…
This parchment on the ground is being dissolved...
you mean that…
- CUT!!!!
They...
...they deceived me!?
Damn it!!
I had my back to his dangerous attack and I won't be able to defend myself in time the way I am now! They…
***
- Remember, my little Scaren...
- Master, I already told you not to call me that...
- …there is always a truth behind everything, just as there is a truth behind everything that happened to you or your powers, but even if it ends up disappointing you or you don't end up finding out…
He patted my head.
- … never forget who you are and what you fight for!
***
Master?!
Why did I remember that moment when I was a child at a time like this?!...
Um… I think it's because I was about to give up…
I have to admit, I underestimated you and you forced me to do this...
I will activate my primary reputation…
- Predator fog…
…
PoV - Lyunil
Now I'm going to hit him! The plan worked, even though it was very risky...
***
- Guys, I think the next challenge we will face is Scaren…
- That wolf? (Raild)
- Yea…
- And why do you say that? (Kaule)
- ... it's just a guess, but if we follow the events that have happened so far: he said that the next time we meet will be different...
- But that doesn't mean anything… (Raild)
- Yes, but… this stage of conquest is different from the others…
- Different? (Adrick)
- Yes… because it is not in the main hall like the other times, but in a specific room with a very suspicious door… When we open it, it will probably give us access to the next room with the next challenge…
- And this next challenge would be a fight with Mr. Scaren? (Kaule)
- And if it's not a combat floor? (Raild)
- So we'll be lucky, but what if it's combat?!...
- Then we'll have to hit that wolf! (Adrick)
- I think your pea brain forgot how sinister that wolf is for you to say a phrase like that... (Raild)
- Do not compare my courage with your chicken, you cowardly boar! I can't ignore a good fight. (Adrick)
- If it's a fight with Mr. Scaren, do you have a plan, Lyunil?! (Kaule)
- I think… yes… but it's very risky…
***
After explaining the order of the plan, I told him that our ultimate trump card would be to use the voice magic scroll with the stone that Adrick had given me, after he'd been distracted with several attempts. But the most important thing was that Raild by using his ability "Behind you" left the parchment at Scaren's feet without him noticing, except that because he was too close to Scaren, he would be putting his life in fatal risk... But he replied of very determined way…
***
- You can leave it to me! I will not fail with the plan! (Raild)
- Are you sure? He can kill you with one blow if...
- Do not worry about me! I will not fail! (Raild)
- I will use my abilities, Floramiliar and Ciramino's Dew, so that my little plant will cure him as soon as he manages to place the parchment! (Kaule)
- ...I see... so I have no choices... I'm counting on you!
***
In the end it worked out, more than I expected! Now I just need…
- Predator Mist… (Scaren)
What….
What's happening? ….
Suddenly there was a fog in the whole room!
And I… missed the blow?! No… he disappeared!!! Damn… I can't see anyone else… where is everyone????
- Personal?! Where are you?!?!?!
- You just need to hold out another 10 seconds! But I guarantee that I'll get it over with before time runs out. Try to get away from me if you can, my fangs… (Scaren)
Damn it! He trapped us...
…
What's going on with everyone?! I can not hear anything!!!
- Guys, I can't hear you!
- It's because I've finished with everyone...
- Scaren?!
I raised my sword in attack position!
- And now… it's your turn, Lyunil…
Where he…
But before I could think, he appeared behind me, I tried to hit him, but he punched me so hard in the diaphragm that I couldn't stand it and I ended up falling to the ground in a lot of pain and shortness of breath...
Before my eyes closed and my entire body shut down, I saw the fog dissipating and all my companions on the ground passed out...
- That was for my jacket. You didn't win the challenge, but you went from walking. Congratulations, you were approved by me!
[You completed the Tower Level 1 Challenges, so you were promoted to the next level]
And he walked towards the door and I ended up passing out too...
[Level 2 - The Kingdom]
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***
We were so close to winning! But he really is very strong… it just makes me realize how long I have a long way to go…
But the fact that he's still interested in someone like me being so powerful like that, it's something I can't understand...
It reminded me of that voice…
That voice told me that:
"You already know what it is! Just realize…"
What does this mean? How do I know something I don't know?
I think this made even less sense...
For some reason, the more questions that come up, the more I feel there is a connection between them...
Everything converges on the Tower. And the main question is…
Why am I here if I haven't been called by the Tower?
In the beginning I had to discover it with my own effort and what I was looking for was nothing but ruins and a little coin to support myself... But the sequence of events that has taken place since then only proved that there is a very important reason for me. being here and beyond the idea of destiny… it's as if the Tower were my mission…
…
Anyway, if I really want to find out I must keep climbing to the top floor of the Tower and discover the truth of all this...
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch… I started to feel my body hurting a lot, but I think that just proves that I haven't died yet…
I started to open my eyes slowly and looked around, but something is not right…
We're no longer in the room we were in, in fact I don't even know where this is! It seems to be someone's house with customs and decorations from foreign lands…
The other three and I are lying in a kind of thin bed on the floor, fully bandaged... It looks like someone took care of our wounds and brought us to this place... wait... I didn't notice it before... There's a person sitting on the floor with his back to me and she seems to be using a pestle...
Was it this person who saved us?...
Where are we?
Who is this person?