Chapter 15 The Kings Return

[System: The One Who Sits On The Throne Protects Them All… The One Who Sits On The Throne Commands Them All And As Such Accepts Their Burden… Do You Accept Their Burden… Do You Accept This Responsibility]

[Accept] [Decline]

Looking forward the thoughts of Gaia's wicked laughter and all the pain it caused flickered throughout his mind. The string sense of pain, guilt, and rage releasing…. and then he felt it. That warm feeling followed by a fixated resolve he knew to well. To him he would suffer immeasurable amounts just to keep them safe.

" Bojing, are you sure about this? " ( Numen )

Bojing looked ahead before swiping the button that laid Infront of his eyes.

" … I am sure. " ( Bojing )

[System: The One Who Sits On The Throne Strives To Keep His People Safe… Identity Confirmed…

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Welcome Back Bojing…

The True Demon King

" Heh. " ( Bojing )

The strong surge of power coursing throughout Bojing's veins was astonishing. This immense feeling was that he had only previously dreamed he would obtain, and this very thought brought a smile to his face. When he had thought he had reached his peak of power he had finally obtained more than he ever could have wanted, in fact he was sure he could take on even Gaia with his new found talent.

Flicking his hand around he began to conjure bountiful shields that formed his minds precise image at but a whim, in fact even whilst sitting completely still it didn't diminish the result. This was remarkable. Numen who had previously only met the hero in a moment could tell this was the Kings true power, capped out at it's maximum that he had in his prime.

" Bojing… this is the True Kings Power! " ( Numen )

" Yeah, it is quite frightening the amount of power the True King had in his prime. " ( Bojing )

Puzzled Numen voiced his mind.

" Wait, did you just say the True King in a third-party manner… aren't you the Demon King? " ( Numen )

Bojing shocked at the thought instantly replies, his quiet demeanour making it clear.

" No… I've only been alive for 17 years or so, to be honest I can't really remember.. That wouldn't be possible. " ( Bojing )

Confused they both sat there, completely puzzled as to how Bojing was able to enter the dungeon itself. For whatever reason it resonated with his power, and even has boosted his overall abilities to a monstrous level. Whilst discussing the possible ways this was able to transpire they were both cut off by the ding of a notification.

[System: The True Demon King Has Returned… The True Demon King Has Accepted His Responsibility… The True Demon King's Stats Will Now Be Reset]

" Wait… what did it just say, Numen… what are you doing! " ( Bojing )

" That isn't me… it must be the actual system itself that I reside inside. I can't cancel this! " ( Numen )

Sitting there Bojing's face filled with a worried look as a bright green flash emanated from his body, making his body heavier, and the energy flow within his body weaker. The shields he was toying with all dissipated from the air. Desperately trying to conjure them back was to no avail, in fact it was worse than that. No shields were being conjured at all.

[System: Stats Reset… Skill Tree Reset… Equipment Reset… Character Customization Reset… All Factors Reset To Default]

" Wait what… No No No! " ( Bojing )

It was difficult for him to watch, to watch all his hopes and dreams fade. Desperately flicking throughout his menus all his levels, stats, and skill trees were all baren and unfulfilled. Even his equipment he had on had become weaker, the stats were lowered and now contained a leveling and proficiency system. Some Equipment pieces and slots were even crossed out and unavailable at this level and time. At this moment he was filled with immense dread. How was he supposed to fight Gaia now? How was he going to save his companions? Was that really all he could accomplish. Once again, he was reset to beyond useless… zero.

Looking to his side reflected in the shimmering panes of stained glass was the thing that most stirred him up. He was completely different, both in power and looks. He couldn't even recognise himself anymore.

However, amongst all the changes that transpired there was still a few things that stayed the same. Numen was still by his side; Yang was still inside his soul and the room that seemed to be powered off Bojing had not deactivated. The room and corridors were still lit up and Bojing could still feel every inch of the place like it was a ligament attached to his body. Waving his hand out of curiosity the room began to move at his every will. Clinging onto this sensation gave him a slight sense of what he had.

" Bojing… are you ok? " ( Numen )

Bojing clenched his fists tight. Closing his eyes all he saw was the pitch black recesses in his mind, however this wouldn't last. As put of nowhere he heard a voice, that same voice from the top of the stairs.

" ( Bojing… Bojing… Remember… Remember who you are! ) " ( ??? )

As she was talking Bojing couldn't help but cry from one eye, however he didn't know why, or it was as if he didn't remember. A warm sensation pressed against his cheek, it felt so familiar, so warm yet so sad and so distant. Suddenly the mist from his mind began to fade away as a bright green light shone from the centre of that pit. From within was what he needed.

" Bojing… let me handle this! " ( Wang )

" Bojing, Your such an idiot… but I don't mind that quality one bit. " ( Bo )

" Come on… stop being so down… you have us don't you! " ( Ciao-xing Chen )

" … We can always count on you… you always keep us safe… " ( Daiyu )

Those voices ringing out.

" Yeah, I hear you! " ( Bojing )

Reminded him.

" I promise! " ( Bojing )

Of what he stood for all along.

" I will save you all. " ( Bojing )

It was as if this sudden realisation made his body lighter, and the dread disperse. Standing up Bojing grabbed a dagger mounted beside the throne.

" Bojing what are you- " ( Numen )

Slashing his arm the blood flung out onto the throne, only to disperse into a mist. The deep gash almost instantly healed on its own. Clenching his fist tight he knew what this meant.

" Bojing- " ( Numen )

" It's alright… Everything will be fine… I will fulfill my promise… I will save them! " ( Bojing )

Looking into his eyes Numen began to smile, laugh even. One glance was all he needed to feel at ease. That passion he slowly lost with his newfound power was finally back again. The passion of a powerless being who will stop at nothing to keep his promise, to keep his loved ones safe.

As if reacting to his very wish, panels began popping up from around the throne, as if the throne was a console this whole time. However, throughout the various features one such feature stood out to him.

" The Endless Tower ". Clicking on it a location notification popped up in Bojing's field of vision, kind of like how a mini map would operate in usual games. Standing up Bojing hastily began walking up to a wall that was located to the far side of the room.

" Bojing… what are you doing? " ( Numen )

With a chuckle Bojing causally replied.

" Don't worry… you will see soon enough. " ( Bojing )

Pressing his hand up against the stone structure the wall began to warp revealing a hidden sealed door that was behind it. Pressing his hand up against the dor next it began to fade revealing a staircase that proceeded downward.

" What is this… ? " ( Numen )

" This is the answer I was searching for all along. " ( Bojing )

Taking a step towards the first step Bojing proceeded down the long staircase until he eventually reached a second door that was labelled " Floor 100 ".

Touching this door, a prompt appeared.

[System: Do You Wish To Enter… A Trial Awaits Ahead]

[Accept] [Decline]

" A trial… I don't think this is something you should try on your own, especially in your current state. " ( Numen )

" Yeah your right, I should wait for- " ( Bojing )

Just as he was about to close the menu, he heard a sudden loud noise.

" Bojing… Don't enter that room… it is too difficult. " ( ??? and Ju Fen )

With the sudden noise Bojing hastily turned around. As he spun his finger bumped the panel.

" Crap! " ( Bojing )

[System: Trial Accepted… Commencing Teleportation]

"Bojing! " ( Ju Fen and ??? )

Rushing down the stairs they both tried to reach him in time.

*Swoosh

*Grab

*Flash

When the light faded Bojing desperately looked around but to no avail, the only life he found inside that baren cave were the snarling and gnashing jaws of the dire wolves that were staring him down.

" Damn… what do I do! " ( Bojing )

Chapter 15 End