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For my sake! He thought on the ground, I was cautious and stupid at the same time. Such cliffs are fitting homes for these kinds of predators. They would snatch such easy prey as ducks as snacks. No wonder, but... I am finally meeting yet another beast that wants my problems. None ever wanted it.
sense it.
thing was like a tall mountain before a little duck, and it flapped its wide wings again, landing right before him in a surge of wind and debris.
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[The Will is indomitable! The consequences of the Shrieking Scream are futile attempts to shake your soul] The Will of the Battleworld whispered, causing Murai to calm down, and overcome this Shrieking Scream. He chose the first option he thought of when met with an inevitable demise. That was to flee without a speck of desire or shame to fight.
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potentially help him flee.
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“A chirping fledgling?” A voice suddenly spoke. It sounded weirdly inhuman and powerful. Murai heard it within his soul and ears alike. Nervousness enveloped him from the depths of his soul. He looked at the obvious source of this voice. This Pouncing Devil really "spoke" to him.
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[Soul-Essence''s hidden power jolted the rules. A Breach is uncovered, and formed, yet not overlooked. It is seen... sought. The power of the souls....]
[The Soul Lock is triggered]
[Soul Lock: A defensive ability that shields and causes the soul to be strengthened against mental harm]
[Grade S]
[Unique Hidden Ability]
[Special leveling process is indicative towards the Soul-Essence, but the HIDDEN POWER is not]
[The powerful Pouncing Devil of Class C is before you, Citizen. A member of the Demonic Armies seeks a chance or remedy. Its species is detected. It is a presence countless times stronger than yours, yet the Clash isn''t suitable]
[Its presence shakes your soul, yet the soul is unfazed. The Will Attribute shall be elevated: +5]
[Current Will: 7]
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[Strike of the Will was developed throughout the Soul-Essence]
[Cause: the presence of the Pouncing Devil, its powers, and desires]
[Strike of the Will: An offensive force of the Soul Pathway. Powerful mind waves can shake the foe or obliterate the fighting Will of others. The effectiveness is largely dependent on the Will of others and yours. Power level is hard to guess or tame or calculate]
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[Grade B]
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[Level 1]
[Power level is recalculated...]
[Developing the means...]
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[Rough Power Level: Able to strike the foe lower than level 10, shake 15 and below, and partially shake level 20 and below]
[Note: Attacks depend on the Will of others, as a Will can have various defenses and powers, thanks to the perception and Will of your enemies]
[The prowess of this ability depends on many further factors. Thus, further experimenting and usage are recommended. Until then, the Will of the Battlewold states the present notions. Improve and find what you do with these gifts, and it shall be updated]
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Will was clearly indicative of some form of mentality and soul-related attribute. So... shouldn''t it be bigger? Mere 7 points sounded like a joke when he thought of his soul.
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[Will of the Battleworld is the utmost ruler and maker of many flexible, or forceful situations. A Will of the Gods shall not be defined, as they are the rulers of these lands. Due interests shall poise as reminders or marks. You have been slacking in terms of the Battles for the majority of your life, thus a special solution has been specially dedicated to you by a certain someone]
[The Battleworld doesn''t like slackers, nor should you like to be that, nor be in such a situation. It is an undeniable blunder of a New Beginning]
[The Punishment Act of Grade C has been issued under Code 10]
[Cause: Slacking]
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[Punisher: another Blessed called Rain]
[Pouncing Devil of level 54]
[Class C, Veridian]
[Path: prohibited from sharing]
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[What is there for you?]
[Possible ways of accomplishment are few, or numerous]
[First Choice: Flee from the Pouncing Devil in 5 minutes. Minimum length of escaped distance: 100 meters or more]
[Second Choice: Endure its gaze, pressure, and pursue a Mental Battle for half an hour]
[The inability of either depends on your Will and not your flesh or physicality. Death is the worst outcome of either, while the Pouching Devil has his mind, unique cause and vision, and much willingness to take the act of a Punisher. The solution for completion is up to you or the participating Punisher]
[Winner shall walk with straight back]
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[You chose your Fate; Battleworld has issued its own!]
[Fight and take this Punishment for what it could or shouldn''t be]
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[Reward in success: attributes, a Soul Pathway Ability has already been added, so additional effects shall come next]
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[Reward in failure: Nothing, you silly goose duck. Think of this as a case of bettering life and experience. Don''t slack the next time, or get good. Though, in such situations, it is effective to achieve new comprehension, abilities, and improvements. They are possible. Not guaranteed]
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Flee or fight a Mental Battle? Murai thought, Is the Battleworld so dumb to think I am some clueless brat? Why not talk about it in more sense then? I would fight instead of taking my time and doing some stupid mental gymnastics with punishment. So silly. Murai complained and chose the obvious choice.
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A powerful soul in the context of the Anatidae species? A new Citizen or a Guest from the higher plane of existence became a new Blessed? Rain thought on his own, before voicing his wonder directly to Murai''s head.
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Holy bird! Murai exclaimed in his mind. This is a bit stronger mental ability than before. And... So useless! This chick thinks it is turning these tides seriously. If so, I shall too.
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Is this a Punishment Act for me or is it a fight for this duckling''s improvements, or a play in the careful plot of the Battleworld? What is Sky thinking?
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what or who was before him.
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