《Run Boy Run!》


 Prologue- Complaints

    On the top of the building complex, i  stand. There isn\''t really anything cool about this rooftop. All you can see is the buildings and houses  and  the giant park.


    It is really nothing special. But why am i here? I think it\''s because it\''s the most peaceful place in this town. In this day and age,  aside from the working adults, that are heading into their homes , there is  nothing to see.


    In the park, what you can see is couple\''s or families that is enjoying the  big fountain  located on the center of the park.


    Seriously, why am i even here?  or so i ask myself.  What is a young man like me doing in such building complex alone at night? Nothing, its not like i come here to smoke or do drugs . I just like this place, it has been years since im this healthy. God, it was a pain being sickly,  you have to watch all these boring shows and stare at the white ceiling all day long.


    Well enough about the stupid hospital. And let me ask again... Why am i here?


    I have no idea, maybe because god is just messing around with me and probably puppet-ed me into going here? Come on God, please , i know you like playing the  real life Sim\''s version, but don\''t do this often to me.


    But being alone. I kinda like it. I don\''t have to listen nor do i have to talk. I just have to relax and stay still.  But i do admit, that lately my life has  been halted on a roadblock.


    Confusion and choices , or i may say. Seriously what am i even doing? Urgggg, i have been repeating that line for a while now. Is my thought process so little?


    Ah.......i look at the stars, ..beautiful.....too bad in my lifetime space travel will never come.  Seriously you lucky bastards in the future, your gonna probably travel into the stars and the likes. Now im envious thinking about it.


    Seriously, am i gonna sit on this bench  till midnight? Sitting daze like a dumbass  waiting for something to fall?


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    Whatever... im already wasted enough time coming here.


    It\''s really simple why i am here...


    I\''m running  away from all the troubles that reality gave me. Everyday my peers would tell me  that i am wasting my time and that my parents will soon retire and there would be no way for them to support me or my education


    Seriously, i am a dumbass., a massive idiot stuck on the past. It\''s not like i can\''t help it that sudden visions of my  traumas during when i was nine would pop out  every morning.


    Heck, it\''s not even my fault that my parents won\''t let me get their consent for therapy  again. I tried and tried but yet the answer of every therapist would always be \''\''time will heal the wound\''\''. Yes it would heal, but will the scar disappear? Have they not think of it?


    My parent even lectured me on how  \''\''selfish\''\'' and \''\''unmotivated\''\''  i am. Of course i  am! Because ! I am fucking brat, i know nothing about society, and im not even relatively close to stepping out of my safety bubble.


    I know i am pathetic, but how do i become someone not?  Life is noting like a linear story, because in a liner story there would always be a beginning, a middle and the end. But life ain\''t like that. There are so many routes and branches to take that its confusing.


    And One route may take you to happiness or may take you to despair. But whichever story it may be it always end.


    So how? How?


    I may continue to ask for a long time, but where do i start?


    Where should i go?


    Should i travel down the memory lane?  And recall everything?


    I am tired of this dim lighted rooftop  . Whatever, i guess  that will do for today.


    I have nothing else to do anyway.

 Chapter 1- Park and Reminiscence

    Chapter 1- Park and Reminiscence


    And heeere we are on the park, but honestly there is really nothing interesting here. How do i put it. It''s the ''''i got used to it'''' feeling. Seriously, i have seen this park for so many times that i got used to it. Heck, i can walk around here blindfolded and i''m confident that i would still reach the location of where i want to be. This park is like a backyard to me. Evey nook and cranny and everything that can be use here is something i can put a good use for.


    Firstly, the fountain, oh the fountain, the most crowded area of this park. Families and lovers


    comes to hang out on this place for sightseeing and chitchatting. Even at  this time, there are a lot of people currently crowding this place. I say ''''lovers and families''''  but there are still a bunch of nasty groups here. Gangs and street prostitutes seems to like the dim lighted part of the park. Of course since i''m usual bystander in this place. I came to know some of them, when i was still on high school they used to mess around with me all the time. They did extort money and such from time to time but the good thing is that they never really use violence against me.


    Well, there was a time when one of the arrogant recruit who just joined approached me when he was drunk and did slap and pick on me. And at the time i was experiencing my constant sudden mood shift and the lose of my emotions..and well because of that, i snapped and grabbed the bottle his holding  and then smash at his head. Then lose in rage, i keep on beating his face until one of them grabbed and hold me back.


    It turned bloody, it was not my choice. Everyone on that place knew how bad my anger issues are. Even the leader of that gang  knew my issues and tended to avoid me. Oh and don''t get the wrong idea. He can easily beat the shit out of me. It''s just that an angered kid trying to beat the living shit out him was something he wants to avoid. But despite that, i think i found it assuring that they aren''t that bloodthirsty to me. Well some of them still have grudges, but the gang leader kinda holds them back. And they really don''t want to fight that guy. I heard rumors that the gang leader has a connection to the biggest and influential mafioso in this town. The other gangs once tried messing with the gang leader and somehow they suddenly disappeared without a trace and was disbanded. After that incident, most of the gangs in the town, either laid low or disbanded. Trying to going against the gang leader is suicidal.


    Anyway, the street prostitutes aren''t that nasty. They are a bit talkative and tempting but without money or the looks they won''t even bathed a single eye towards you. Some of them know me and teases the hell out of me, but that''s only it.


    Now moving on,  i shall introduce the Tavern  of this park, Yes, since the old days this tavern has existed since the founding of this town . It wouldn''t be  an exaggeration, that it may even be older than the town itself. It''s a popular place for having a such cultural heritage. Also, its well protected and even the entertainment district or the mafioso''s won''t touch or make trouble on this place. Well anyway, the food there is the best in the town and you can even rent the rooms and beds upstairs in case your a tourist, a runner from home or trying to do it with the gals on the park.


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    For now i don''t really  have plans to go in there, so lets move on and go the playgrounds. The playgrounds is the one thing i love the most on this park. Since young, aside from school and home. This is the place which i spend the fourths of my life. Me and my friends use to play on this place and made both happy and painful memories here. But even so, none of my friends ever go to this place anymore. In high school we use to stay in this place wasting our precious times.But yet today, they won''t even put their shoes on this place. After all, once they have gone to university''s, they rarely even come to this town. You could say that after graduating from high school, they have move on and focused on their futures instead of playing around. Well because of that walls have been formed around us. But not to the extent that we slightly hate each other. We do still talk,but that''s only when we play multiplayer and coop games online.The time i have spend ed with them are my treasure. It was a time we were worry less fools who laughs and glee like idiots. It was a time were our only problems were test,projects assignments and grades.


    Yet now i am alone here, standing on solitude and goal less. Hah, i really do envy them for having such goals in life. I would be lying if  i said im not jealous of their healthiness and their dreams.I once thought  that ''''Hey! If they can do it, i can do it too!''''. But yet reality is harsh. Not even the day before university classes starts that i collapsed. I was deficient and weak, my immune system is brittle. Heck, the only reason why im walking around now is mainly because i still maintain my medications. But as if my parents were blind to them, they still continue asking me why am i so unmotivated and selfish. When i heard them say that awhile ago, i froze and feel so horrible.


    How do you expect someone who may not live pass 20 to feel being told about things like that? I always wondered if they are just becoming senile but my parent still thinks that all of these are nothing and seems to assure so much that i would be perfectly healthy. I can''t blame them for being such hardcore believers of God. I myself have agnostic views and doesn''t have that much faith.


    I came here in this park to swing down memory lane, but why am i feeling so shitty right now? Instead of nostalgia i an now depressed. I don''t even know anymore...why i am drowning in such self pity.


    Is it because i think that the world is unfair? Is it because of my shitty health?....Ah whatever, i guess just continue on to the seasides. for now to calm this eerie feeling in my heart.

 Chapter 2- Seaside

    Chapter 2- Seaside


    Hello, currently on the seaside right now.I''m here doing nothing,  Isn''t it weird having no wants or anything? There was one  was elder who once said  ''''nil desperandum'''' to me. It was a weird  phrase that i didn''t understand. When i search the meaning for that phrase in the internet. It''s meaning was ""never despair''''.


    I ask myself why that elder told me such phrase ; was it because of the look i was giving on that day? I mean i was pretty depressed on that day due to some bouts in school. They were stabbing my back and pretended i was not there. Isn''t it cruel saying things that digs into your heart and spout such horrible curses and insults towards a person who have done nothing to provoke anyone?


    Maybe during that time, when the elder saw my  face and for being only a stranger ; he felt he has no right to say anything but that phrase. Nonetheless it was the phrase that somehow some spirits on me. It was the feeling of emptiness back then that i remember. It still sometimes come backs to me but lately all im thinking about is the future.


    What is my future? It is something that has been bothering me. Even  the me right now doesn''t  want to speak of my name. If you want to then just call me Rover, or something mainly because i feel like a wandering dog right now. Even a dog has their own sets of simple things they do till death....probably.


    Anyway even the beach i am currently standing is lonely. Ever since the new factory was built near the seaside that rarely anyone comes here. The reason is that the factory keep dumping their wastes on the sea. And because of that constant dumping the sea near this town has been dirty and  is sticky black.


    Lot''s of the local fisherman have complain about it ,but even with the amount of protest they do; no progress has been made. And because of that they have to travel further into the sea to fish anything. Most of the elders her just like the guy who gave me that phrase suddenly back then just stare at the seaside in melancholy. They probably miss the days that they can enjoy their time and swim on this seaside without the threat of toxins or any black sticky substance the factory releases to the sea.


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    But even with that they know that this is reality; they know that the town is growing every year. Even the surveys and polls held by the government release  have said that ninety three  percent of the populace believes that it wont be soon till this town would turn into a city. It is after all easy to tell with the new tall buildings and entertainment district that this town is going to be a city soon. It''s also probably the reason why these days many made man has been seen roaming this town; trying to plant their roots here and grow their fortune and  wealth along with the  town''s future prosperity.


    It''s a bit of shame  thinking that this seaside would turn into a polluted are. But that is reality; the only way for it to be maintain or not to be tainted further is to have the government make the factory stop dumping their excessive waste on the sea. But currently it''s easy to know that such ideal thought  is not easy. After all who in the world would waste putting budget into a project that brings no profit? Only the government or the nature activist''s would do such thing.


    It''s even easy to tell right now that all my blabbering so far is just to complain about the sure loss of this place. But no matter what i do , i can''t stop it, its enviable and pointless to think for someone like  me to worry about such things.


    All i can do now is enjoy this scenery till it lasts and burn this sight into my retina forever.

 Chapter 3- Delusion

    Chapter 3- Delusion


    Wandering back home , i stare into the empty space and think with a muddled mind. Even with the trip to memory lane have gain me nothing but more healthy doses of reality. So many things are there but different in a sense. Walking down there have made me realize that everything changes whether your like it or not.


    I hate it honestly, things changing. But what can i do? The wheels of time turns whether we like it or not. But despite that im here walking on a dark road thinking about my purpose.


    Goals and aspirations doesn''t exist to the me right now. I ask frequently why i don''t possess those things right now. Was it because because of the sickness or  hell i have gone through? People always lecture me when i say things like my life was terrible.


    They plaster me things like , im lucky to be alive, lucky to  walk around,lucky to have all my limbs, lucky to have food to eat and much more. But despite that i always reply to them with ''''so what?''''. So what if they are suffering? Why compare when each and every person out there has their own kind of suffering? IF such thing is suffering to them then it is their own brawn of interpretation of suffering.


    I hate it the most when people compare me to someone. I hate it when they say ''''look at him ,he have one missing leg and his still is positive and cheerful'''' Because it merely tells that person has cope up with their suffering. His and mines suffering is different. I know it''s a bratty and immature way of thinking. But it''s the truth. People are not the same. We don''t have the same mindset.


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    Why am  i telling this to myself is something i don''t even know myself! I started running in the dark streets of this town. I continued to run into the place where i started this whole fiasco. Back to the dim lighted rooftop. Climbing the stairs was exhausting. I collapsed and laid my back on the cold cement.


    I sigh deeply, then i look at the sky and just thought how big everything and wide  the universe is. In this planet that have 7 billion  people on it ,im part of them. Like a batch of cogs ready to be put on as replacement for the clockworks to work.


    It''s stupid, why am i even thinking of such things? Im a tiny speck of dust in this vast world. A speck of dust that will never shine in the batches of sand. A mere person. Someone who will be mark as NPC if put into a game.


    Only a few are able to be the true protagonist of their lives. Some have started with the easy difficulty and  some starts within the hard difficulty.....


    While im thinking of such things, the world got darker and rain pours out from the sky. So i run back into home.


    Running and running till my breath become irregular. Then as i lose the strength in my legs i tripped. Then with a twist the back of my head hit hardly in the ground. Then the world spin as i slowly lose consciousness slowly as ifmy mind fades away to the void...

 Chapter 4- ??????

    Chapter 4- ??????


    I woke up. It was dark. There is no light. All i know is that im on a chair.


    Where am right now is something i don''t know.


    All i can remember is that i lost consciousness when i tripped.


    What was i wondering? What was i thinking? Obviously probably it was nonsense


    Why am i so calm?


    Why? i  don''t understand it. Is it something about the bump in the head?  is this a dream? Or did i hit my head so hard i died? For now lets assess the situation


    First. Im currently sitting on chair.


    Second. Im in a dark room sitting.


    Third. I can''t move and my mouth wont utter any  movement or sound.


    Where am i right now is something im more conscious about right now.


    Where is this?


    And as if there were someone listening a booming voice resounded towards this place.


    ''''Welcome oh pitiful soul. Welcome to the void. You are probably confuse. Your are probably disoriented''''


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    ''''Today and from now on. You are now going to be send into a place that you must deal with wits and strength'''' ''''It is a unusual place where you can be or do whatever you want'''' ""It doesn''t matter if you accept or not'''' What matters is that you have no choice but to comply. Even if your willing, you will comply. Even if your not you WILL COMPLY.


    ''''Now you who listen to our voice.'''' '''' Listen well.''''


    ''''We will now send you to a place  different from you own world.''''


    ''''Whether you accept or not is something we don''t care.  All that matters  is YOU.WILL.COMPLY.''''


    ''''Now let the game begin. Your doings and choices is something that we will watch.''''


    ''''What was that? Comply? What is happening? Whatever, if this is a dream then wake me up already. If im dead then send me to heaven or hell or reincarnation.''''''


    And as if  everything turn white i lose my consciousness again.

 -Epilogue of the beginning-

    End of Prologue


    I feel tired. As if my body is aching i feel a sensation of coolness.  Then slowly opening my eyes i see the sun. Then raising my back i took a sit and rub my eyes. Yet what welcome me was not the hard  cement or the  feeling of a  soft hospital bed.


    ''''What the hell is happening'''' i asked.


    Where the hell am i? What  the hell is this? as i look at the  grassland and the castle town in front me. Then as i was making sure, i look at my body.


    ''''What the fuck am i wearing? Whats with the medieval like hooded tunic? Then feeling strange i stood up.


    ''''What the hell is this? Why the fuck i look rough and different? Whats with this dark blond hair?'''' i shouted.


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    I froze at the sudden surge of thoughts of memories flowing within me.


    Noah Brendell ? Who? What the hell?  Why?


    And then i realize...


    ''''Did i die?'''' i asked myself. Then rewinding back i remembered the hard fall and the pain when i hit my head. Was that dark voice on that room or place with a chair not a dream?


    ''''Your kidding right?''''


    And with that i stare blankly at my situation. I  a person from a modern world have now been  reborn into a man name Noah Brendell. A ridiculous situation that i never saw coming.


    ''''What the hell im gonna do now?''''

 Act 1- Prologue

    Prologues- A New World


    Standing on the grassland still stunned i stared at the view intensely. New body? A view i haven''t see before? Did that mean i have transmigrated into a new body?


    ''''What the hell '''' i asked.


    Something like this actually happening is way absurd. But still there is a question still holds in my mind. Am i dreaming? Did i hit my head so much that this happens? It makes me question so bad. But yet the  feeling of  the cold fresh winds wakes me up from that thought.


    ''''Anyway  i have to move now and find some place to think. This cold wind is not helping my thoughts.'''' i muttered.


    Looking towards  the town i feel my heart beat in excitement.  Walking towards the gate  i glance at the other people who is entering the castle town. In the memories of ''''Noah''''  i remember that i have to pay 3 silver coins to enter the castle town known as ''Willow''. The town is one of the many towns in this continent called Aspera.


    In this continent lies  4 major kingdoms. The town of Willow is part of the Mundane kingdom, a kingdom full of humans.  The human kingdom are  the ordinary beings on this continent, with no blessings nor spiritual prowess. There might be some who is chosen but most of them are rare.


    The Elven Kingdom. One of the oldest  race  in this continent. They are known as high and mighty for their closeness to nature and their natural prowess in the elements and control of the manas. Their kingdom are one of the most strongest and well guarded in this continent. For why its the strongest is because of the powerful barriers and illusions that shrouds their kingdom. And the only way for anyone to visit their kingdom is to make contact with an Elf minster and gain permission from them to enter.


    The Dwarven Kingdom. One of the oldest race in this continent. They are known as true craftsmen and have given the world such fine items and inventions. They have deep relationship with the mundane kingdom due to their craftsmanship.   Other than that they don''t have such good relations with the Elven Kingdom due to  their competitive nature.


    The Hafling Kingdom. A kingdom for  the half breeds. Due to the racism of the pure bloods . The old  lords of the halflings  founded a kingdom with might and prowess. Due to their racial technology and  their spiritual prowess being mixed. The Kingdom of the Halfings  have stood still and have become  a paradise for  any Haflings who seek haven from racial discrimination


    The Ancients Kingdom. A kingdom of the unknown. A kingdom where demons ,monsters and dragons alike live. They live in the barren oasis of the continent . Most people tend to avoid them due their quick temper and their natural urge for blood lust. But despite that there are still tribes who are pacifistic and peaceful and tend to do business with the other kingdoms.


    There are a lot of   unclassified  nomadic tribes in the continent and some may hiding from the sights of the common folks. Nonetheless this information was something that belongs to Noah''s memories that has been fused with mine.


    Waiting in line for the checkpoint i glace at the people in front of me. Looking a bit there were no races other than human lining up. There were carriages being pulled by strange creatures and merchants and their caravans.Seeing its my turn i pulled my purse and handed over 3 silver coins without any delay. As the guards  glance at my payment they signaled and told me to pass the gates and enter the town.


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    Entering the town i look at the houses and establishments in front of me and quickly surveyed the area. Then  slowly walk over to a  bystander and asked.


    ''''Hello, do you know a place here where i can take a rest?'''' i asked the slim man.


    ''''Oh there is , head straight, then when you see an intersection take a left and you can see the rosebear inn'''' replied the slim man.


    ""Thank you for the assistance'''' saying my thanks, i stride as to where he pointed and head towards the inn.


    Seeing the sign of a bear biting a rose , it can be guessed that this is the rosebear inn. Taking a deep breath , i steadily walk into the entrance and open the double door of the Inn. Then staring at the beautifully decorated Inn i went into a quick moment of being daze and walk into the counter.


    ''''Good day , Can i ask if there is any available room?'''' i asked politely towards the receptionist.


    ''''Yes there is and the room cost''s for about 5 copper coins for a day. Would you like to take the room?'''' replied the receptionist.


    ""I shall, here is the payment and please can you guide me into the room? Im pretty tired''''


    ""Of course, then follow me Sir'''' as the receptionist started leading me into my room.


    The receptionist didn''t chat or engage in any talk so i followed the receptionist and  when we got to my rented room. The Receptionist  handed me the keys and said goodbye and left back into the counter. Entering the room i  was astonished at the simple but comforting appearance of the room. I quickly put my  bag into the table and then fell my back into the bed without delay.


    Then i slowly reflected the events and then slowly think.  Then i quickly dig through my mind for memories and found memories from Noah. Thinking about it i laugh at myself . Aren''t i Noah already? Then with my constant steam of thoughts i slowly cope up with situation.


    Firstly i was now in another world with a new body. Secondly i seem to have been put into  this person called Noah. It seem that the reason why  i have replace Noah''s soul is because he have eaten a cursed  fruit called ''''Soul Berry'''' which crushes the soul when eaten. Thirdly. I have no idea why i have taken on this body. And lastly i have concluded that from the  sensation  that this is now my reality from now on.


    I accepted it because i have no choice but to live on and adapt into this world. For now i don''t have any goals other than continuing what Noah started. That is to wander around and visit places. And it seems Noah''s  has been traveling for years since teenage years as an alchemist. Within the years Noah have accumulated  valuable knowledge within medicine and self protection. And also it seems that because of Noah''s habit of tasting ingredients that  he have meet this kind o faith.


    I prayed and thank for Noah''s rest in the afterlife and promised that i would take care of this new life have given. I would be lying if i said i was not excited by the prospect of an another world. I tried remembering my other world memories but yet all i can found is the  memories of the dim rooftop and the knowledge i have gathered  studying in school.


    Feeling anxiousness and enjoyment. I quickly suppressed myself and take a glance at the sun taking a rest. Feeling the fatigue too. I have decided to tucked in and let my mind sleep away and sleep.

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    Chapter 1- Paused and Saved


    Feeling something eerie i  slowly open my eyes. Instead of the beautiful decoration of the room of the rosebear Inn. What greeted me was the darkness i was into moments ago. Again im sitting in a chair ion a dark room or some sort of place.


    ''''What the hell is happening'''' i cursed.


    Something was up again. I can feel it. And as the same before i can feel the  unseen eyes that are watching me. And like it did before, a booming voice sounded  into the room/place.


    ''''Welcome my little guest. Have you enjoyed the new sights?  The sight of a world of fantasy?''''


    ''''I would be lying if i said no. What is this? What do you want? And why i was sent here in another body?'''' i asked


    ''''My little guest, let me answer you. First what is this? This place is a room in the void. A special room for guest''s like you.Second what do i want? Simply my guess. I want you to do anything you want, i want to see how your gonna carve in this world.Third. Why did i sent you in a new body? It''s simple my little guest. Because transferring your weakly body in this world is  a bit pathetic. Such constitution would never survive a week in this world. You know that within the memories of the  body your in that monsters and phantoms exist in this world. And without the Constitution and resistance of a Mundane you won''t survive.''''


    ''''Then why me? Why someone weak like me? There is a lot of people out there more interesting than me.''''


    ''''It''s simple my little guest. Before you there were a lot of people who was picked on a whim. Celebrities, soldiers and once there was even an infant. You were only picked by the whim of fate. Nothing more , nothing less. You could call it lucky or unlucky. But it changes nothing. You WILL comply my little guest. I want you to live in this world till you can. You might die here or return back home and like the ones who return have written their stories on the books and created legends and creatures for you world to enjoy.''''


    ''What do you mean?'''' i asked


    ''''It''s quite easy to understand my little guest. Do you know why legendary creatures and myths exist in your world? Have you ever asked why such idea or creature exist? On why even though they are documented they cannot be seen?''''


    ''I don''t get it, isn''t the creators of those just have vivid imagination?''''


    ''''You can think of it that way. But such detail and story behind them written shown into existence just like that? Oh my little guest. have you ever wondered maybe why you have never seen  them? Don''t me tell me that since you didn''t see them you believe there is no other reason other than ''the dont exist?''.''


    ''''Its simple my little guest. Because the ones behind them have either traveled into a another world and return back to tell what they saw? Or maybe a man/woman was reincarnated into your world and the memories of their past life was not erased?''''


    ''''I don''t understand and don''t even buy such explanation.'''' i scoffed


    ''''Though you say that, aren''t you now on a room in a void? If such absurd thing  is happening right now then the possibility of it happening isn''t so low now isn''t it?''''


    ''''Yes, but the possibility of this still being a dream isn''t listed off yet. But right now i have no way of waking up from this ''''dream'''' and my only choice is to ask you for explanation and why i am called here.''''


    ''''Very well my little guest. I have come here to explain and remind you. That you will comply by wish of you carving this world. Think of this scenario as  something akin to writing a book. I am the scribe  that will write your actions into a book of stories. Your doings and actions would be recorded. As the Scribe of Anansi, its our duty  to write the stories of many thousands. From mythical races,animals and humans we will scribe them into a book for our Master Anansi.''''


    ''''Anansi?'''' i timidly asked the scribe.


    ''''Yes, Anansi the Spirit of all knowledge of Stories. The Spirit that have  taught the world to tell stories and how to live and grow food out of the land. Our Master Anansi has a spread his tales among the worlds for people to listen and enjoy. You are one of the random whims that will  be written into his tales. And for an opportunity and honor to come by is something unattainable for humans and the high races. You will comply my little guest. You have to, if you don''t then sadly  your tale shall be a short tragedy.''''


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    ''''A tragedy? What do you mean?'''' i asked with dried throat.


    ''''Its simply my little guest. Your tale will be like this: Once upon a time there was a boy who was lost in the road of life. He was vexed by his pathetic self and was wandering around like a dog searching for food. Then one day in a stop of a structure he decided to go to places he was fond off. Then by the cruel twist of fate, he slipped and have his head struck so hard he suffered thrombosis and died because of the blood clot inside of his head. Then as if god has given him chance, he was transmigrated into a new body in a world of fantasy. But when the one who have given this opportunity asked a favor, he declined and did not comply. Therefore with his request rejected the opportunity giver decided to take his life in compensation for the wasted effort. After that the man who was a scribe then wrote the story and put in the library in the shelf of short tragedies section.''''


    I trembled when i heard the chilly words that came out from the scribe of Anansi. A apathetic speech that is like someone who is reading a stale book. Hearing such thing, i cannot help but shiver in fear. It is clear the being in front of me  has no care for whatever my decision is. Its clear that he only wants to write a story for his master.


    ''''I accept and will comply with that you want.'''' i said in a hoarse tone.


    ''''Very well. Though you can rest easy my little guest. Within by the law given by the creator and by our master we shall not interfere or barge in when your story is being  written. We will merely observe and thats it. So rest assured that will not do you any harm. But since you complied lets begin the giving of parting ''gifts'' .''''


    ''''Aren''t i already been gifted? I think with the combat and alchemy experiences of Noah i can live off this world.''''


    ''''No no my little guest. This is merely a giving of your fate. Me ,my master and creator wont give you such gift. Destiny will. So be ready my little guest. For they ritual is about to begin.''''


    ''''What the.....'''' as i look in shock from the red and white threads that appeared out of air. They  were fantastical and as they come in close i feel my heart calm down and the feeling of these threads have given me such soft and comfortable feeling. Then as if  there were a hammer struck in my head.  My brain was in pain and bulks of information about the gift that was given surge inside my mind.


    ''''It seems the passing of gifts or blessings have been given........Oh my to have such gift... Truly interesting. Oh to given the power of such thing..''''


    ''''What the hell..  [Paulum]?'''' what kind of power or gift is this? As i look through my head the surge of information  rushed and then..


    [Paulum- The Gift of time and the Wanderer. With such power you are able to pause time itself  and be transported into the void room given. There you can either save or load and travel into the time you saved. With such power you can affect  destiny but not fate itself. No matter what you can change the destiny of something and someone but you can''t change their fate ]


    ''''To have such power... This should be interest, but know well  my little guest. To be given such power do mean that your are now slightly immortal...Though remember well my little guest. Even God''s die. Thus with your power to affect time, you can still die when your death is quick. As long as you remain conscious whether in sleep or  before death. You can re load back into the point you have marked.''''


    Suddenly being transported and now given such power.. What will happen now? With this i can do anything, i can predict the sales and can gamble without any worries of losing any bets. What does fate has for me?


    ''''Now then my little guest. The ceremony is complete and now you have been given your gifts. When  fate allows it we shall meet again...until then i shall write your deeds into the world  you have been given the chance to carved to. Also This room in the void shall now be yours truly,...Farewell Wanderer...''''


    ''''Farewell i guess.....'''' then as i feel the control of this void room given to me. I decided to unpaused and wake up back into the world i was in and see what lies ahead for me.

 A1:Ch.2- The Adventurers Guild

    Chapter 2- The Adventurer''s Guild


    I woke up...But seriously why do i have so many ''''i woke up'''' moments so much these days? Oh well i need to get up and get a look at this city. After all this city is gonna be the  mark of my beginnings.


    ''''Time to go now'''' as  i  slowly  stand and walk into the door. Today i should find that place and make a report.


    I open the door and walk the corridors of the rosebear inn till i reach the receptionist. Firstly i question if the key can be taken with me and the receptionist informed me that i can. And seeing that i seem to be new to the city. The receptionist have recommended me the map and notes for the castle town of willow. Thought it cost  2 coppers i felt that having such item would be beneficial. The map was mostly  about shops and landmarks and the notes were mostly about the surrounding areas.


    Taking my leave, i said farewell to the receptionist and head out towards the door. Stepping outside i stride my way into the district where the shops were mostly located. Arriving there i notice the displays of armors,weapons and a bunch of miscellaneous things. There were also vendors for monsters parts, which are used for either crafting or alchemy.


    Walking at the end of the district i look back and decided to stop and go towards my main objective for this day.


    The Adventurers guild: The Guild for warriors,wanderers and Jacks of all trades. It  is a well known organization that has  existed since the time of the Overlord. The time where help and jobs is desperately needed. Frankly speaking , the adventurer''s guild is a workplace for  odd jobs and monster extermination.


    It was founded by one the vanguards for the Hero''s Party.  The Viking of the Ice Sea; Gisadmir the Unending. He was the right hand of the hero named  Goldall Farseer. Before the battle of the Overlord, Gisadmir have talked about the possibility  of change that will happen if they defeat the overlord. With no threat the Mundane and the high races would have no single enemy to point their blades at and might fight  against each other.


    So Gisadmir proposed to Goldall that if they defeat the Overlord. They will establish an organization  that will be doing odd jobs and monster exterminations to help the people, though a coin would be needed for services, but it is necessary  so the organization would have funding and the roots to expand. And also those who wander and have no specific occupation or  specialization would find place in the guild.


    And after the defeat of the Overlord, Gisadmir founded the Guild and lead it for years  until his death. The Hero Goldall supported Gisadmir with his influence and because of that the Guild lasted for decades. Their other companions also founded organizations and place of learning''s. Except the Hero Goldall after the succesful founding of the Guild and  having it ''s name well known, left and wandered through many continents and was never seen again. None knows the fate of the Hero but nonetheless the Hero was honored for his services and is considered the honorary founder of the Adventurer''s Guild.  Though there were many questions and rumors such as Goldall seeking the relief of the sea and have return as a voyager unable to contain his wanderlust and traveled miles.


    Stopping my train of thoughts that came from myself...or Noah''s, i stood still and accepted it that these information is now mine and that this body is now mine...Therefore i shall become Noah and accept that i am him now and we have fused and became one. I don''t want to question my existence now that i have been given the chance to live his life.


    "''It seems im here huh.'''' i muttered as i started at the building in front of me; the guild house of the Adventurers Guild.


    Entering , i saw the amounts of adventurers carrying their weapons and having discussion in the lounge area. Though it''s not surprising that a large guild located the crossroad of the trading routes would have such big crowd. It was kinda shocking in a way.


    Minding my own business, i decided to go the guild''s request boards and look  for any jobs. Firstly the ranking for the guild members according to my Noah''s memory are;


    Rank E: Mostly the Ranking of the common folks or teens that wants to work for the guild. They usually handle the meager task''s  like cleaning, delivering and sometimes carpentry and repair works.


    You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author.Rank D:The jobs left to some folks who can do hunting for animal meat  and herb and ingredients collection for butchers and alchemist.


    Rank C: The common ranking for adventurers that engages in the monster hunting. They are considered the beginners and mostly handle the small time monster  exterminations.


    Rank B: The rank for adventures who have done  their dues and fair share of exterminations. They usually a lot of them  and formed their own parties to hand area exterminations and such.


    Rank A: The Rank that the experience and strong Veteran Adventures can get. They usually handle big time exterminations and handles hordes  of monsters and usually sortied out when monsters hordes are threatening to  run over villages and cities.


    Rank S: The Rank that only a few can  get, a rank that is equivalent to a noble in stature. Adventurers that have this rank are only called when the situation is Fubar and usually have the power to deal with creatures like dragons and such.


    Rank SS: The Legendary Rank, the rank that the founder of the guild and the hero''s party have taken hold. Though some of the ones who have gain this title are usually secluded. They are beings who can topple armies and defeat mythical creatures that even a party of S Rank''s can''t defeat.


    By the way according to my Noah''s memory, i am considered Rank A, due to my stature of being a wanderer, combat experiences and importantly because of ability to use alchemy. And despite being young i gain such rank due to combinations of being  in the wrong place at the wrong time and somehow getting away alive have made my rise to rank to A.


    And because of being a lone wanderer and Rank A. I was never sortied out into defense and can freely move on my own without demands from the guild. Therefore i am extremely grateful for having such convenient rank.  Looking at the request board i glance at the request''s and saw a request for a Group of  Gnoll extermination. I took the request and walk to the receptionist and handed her the request paper.


    Taking my card, the receptionist look at the symbol and emblem then chanted a spell which is called Identify and then  after confirming that i was rank A the receptionist  quickly took action and wasted no time on processing it.


    ''''The Process has been done, please exterminate the gnolls that have been camping on willow forest''s waterfalls and bring their ears to me and receive your compensation.'''' the receptionist said as she handed the details   and a map for the  request.


    ''''Of course, then i shall take my leave''''  as i turn my back and sat on a nearby chair in the lounge and look at the details.


    All of the observers and especially that scribe of anansi might be wandering why even though i just recently arrive in this world i would take such dangerous request. It''s pretty simple, i wanna test my and Noah''s strength  and  before you ask why am i doing it with the  gnoll''s and not the goblins  is because i wanna know what  [Paulum] can do. The power to  pause time and save and load towards a certain time is honestly overpowered to me. Therefore i need to test it on stronger enemies. Though you may ask again, why im not taking the safe route  of hunting goblins....let me say this. I have  to ...no the pride of the Noah who bathe in stronger monster blood is refusing  to take on such low level request. Since i am new to this body, obviously i would go for the goblins. But my Noah''s pride is restraining me from doing such thing.


    And  because i respect the pride of Noah in me. I  shall adhere  his pride and take it for myself.Well honesty though... who in the heavens would take on goblins as their enemies? Though i would probably go with goblins i haven''t got the combat experiences of Noah. But come on fighting goblins is so overused and kinda a pleb thing to do! oh well.... what the hell am i even arguing and making excuses to myself? Only if that scribe and his fellow observers aren''t watching........sigh.


    But, seriously though, just last day, i was on a dim rooftop and now im sitting on a establishment for adventurers... Fate sure is  a tricky  maiden. You will never the answer or the reasons why.


    ''''I better plan my actions for now'''' as i decided to focus on my quest for the day.


    I need to be ready and not be too hasty in this first fight as Noah....

 A1:Ch.3- The Gnolls on the falls

    Chapter 3 - The Gnolls on the Falls


    As i left the guild after planning carefully i decide to walk out of the gates and headed out  in the are where the encampment of the gnolls were located. Walking around the grassy plains i casually took a calming stride since after all when i first arrive at this world, the first thing i did was take shelter in a inn. Now looking carefully it seems that the world has two moons. Even with the sun still up it seems that the moons is visible.


    Carefully thinking, it seems that this continent is just one  of the  fifty percent that is inhabited by races alike. It seems that due to the this world being a times bigger than my world. Fifty percent of the world has still not been  explored. The problem with this world that with the monsters existing and the amount of power they have can sometimes decimate a whole expedition group. It was  even said that the hero died when he was wandering around the  world and is the reason why he vanish.


    Stopping my train of thought, i  look at the forest filled with different kinds of flora''s in front of me and started walking over to enter.  The Willow''s forest is one of the  forest''s that has been  said that was once the home of a group fairies.


    They said that the Willow''s forest was one of the forest''s that has many cases were adventurers and the likes has been played and pranked  to death by the fairies. Due to that a hundred or more adventurers went in the forest to exterminate them. It was said that red floras are the result of the fairies magical blood blending with the flower which is now called [blood frey] a flower that is useful for creating mid level mana salves, whic is according to my noah memories


    One of the particular  things about the forest is  that high density of  mana which was probably the reason why the fairies gathered in this place. The density of the mana is also perfect for aspiring magicians and alchemist''s who gains the basic materials here. And due to that the forest has been use as a training grounds and making use of the  giant trees. they carved the insides and rebuild the insides to make  the tree habitable .


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    And because of that the trainees here probably hired the services of the guild probably because they can''t be bothered to disturb and waste their time on the recent Gnolls encampment. Though they may be like seclusion and research, it still a bad idea to make an enemy out of a mage. The Mages Guild have always been united due o their common goal of the secrets of magic. They also have prides that goes to extreme when anyone dares to insult them or their fellows.


    And as i was thinking  i stood still for a bit and take a  glance at the beautiful  Willow falls. The waterfalls that is one of the most beautiful in this world. With the dazzling clean water and the beautiful floras that clings on its rock its a beautiful sight to behold. The willow falls  are  also one of the areas where you can the purest water free of unclean substance for free.


    While watching the beautiful waterfalls , my eyes finally have taken contact with the reason why i am here. Gnolls, humanoid creatures that have a head of a hyena, they said that due to the harsh environment that from regular hyena''s , they evolve into gnolls to survive. This group of Gnolls  seems to be well equipped too, looking at them they have hard leather armor and steelhead spears.


    Looking at them it seems that they have come from the barren oasis and is probably taking a rest here. And also by looking at their encampment that they clearly collecting water for their travels. These guys would probably leave withing a day or four but because its my job, i have to exterminate them an bring back proof that i have killed them.


    Then after thinking it through i decided to prepare myself and launch a sneak attack on these fellows so i can take advantage of them and this is also the perfect time for me to text my [Paulum]''s efficiency .

 A1:Ch.4- Run, Pause and Kill.

    Chapter 4 - Run, Pause and Kill


    It was time to confirm the might of [Paulum]. As i look at the gnolls in front of me  and observe them. Then walking quietly  i  channeled the energy to power  [Paulum].


    And as if mind went black, i  gazed at amazement at the  world which have been paused. Then as if testing i found myself unable to move.


    ''''Hmm, it seems the when i used paulum, everything would truly stop, the only thing i can do is look around'''' then i channeled power again and the world start moving again. I tried pausing and unpausing and it seems that it is indeed possible to do it.


    Thinking about it i can now paused in a swing or attack by an enemy. With this i can now pausedscum and can probably at least dodge  more efficiently.


    ''''Now lets try the [pause save]'''' then channeling energy again the world paused and as i will it, my mind then appeared inside the voided room.


    Then i muttered [save] and suddenly a mirror like object that was a size of a door appeared. ''''Lets now see if this would work'''' as i unpaused and went out from the voided room. Then as i stand  back in the world. I took 10 steps away from the position i saved and paused again.


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    Then as went back into the voided room. I can see the current location of of where i paused. And then looking at the mirror which appeared when i chanted [save]. I then chanted [load] and as energy flows out the mirror which was created when i save .  I touched the mirror and as if sucking me in. The world unpaused and i found myself back to the original position and went back 10 steps!


    Seeing that it work, i feel joy. The power to save,pause and load... the power to mess with time. Then feeling the anxiety of the power not being able to work. I grin like a madman and [pause and save]. After that knowing that it will work. I run straight at the gnolls and  observe their actions and movements  as if memorizing them! Then as i went passed the last gnoll, i activated paused and then load back in the previous point where i saved.


    As if fear was lifted inside me i began to think that this dangerous situation is now like a game to me. After all how could i possibly lose? These monsters in front of me are now my prey. With this power i can follow their actions as if everything was scripted.


    No matter what they would do, they would always  do the same action. And with that i can accurately subdue them with a  painless death!

 A1:Ch.5- Madness through power

    Chapter  5 - Madness through power


    What would you do if you have the power to undo the things you did? What would happen? Will you be drunk by it? Yes i am Noah...What happen after? Yes it was simple...When  i  proved that i can mess with time. To load and undo the things i have done..i have become  something aren''t i?


    I was rushing at the monsters in front of me. The gnolls that would grant me money. Due to the events i have successfully studied  every possible actions they would do. Like a giant script that is easily readable. Therefore  currently im rushing with them and battling the first gnoll.


    And when i fought with the gnoll holding throwing spears, i have found out that the mirror that appeared in the void can only be one due to my mana. If i possess more mana then i can create more save points and can branch any possibility. But amidst it i also discovered [quick save] and [quick load]. With this i can redo anything if i get injured and then reload back to completely dodge the enemy.


    Overpowered? Yes i am. I wonder why they give me such power? Nonetheless with the qsave and qload and pause in my hand. I am  invincible. But adding complementary to it is the alchemy skills and combat skills of Noah. I am Noah now....YEs i am Noah.


    When i attacked i then use one of Noah''s specialties....[transmutation] and [Object Creation]. With the ground beneath me i  channeled energy and manipulated  the soil and transmogrified them using the law of equivalent exchange into a shape of a  long sword. Then using my mana to conjure electricity and making the handle electric proof. I dashed towards the  gnoll throwing spears and stab at his stomach. Then channeling the conjured electricity into its stomach and sapping his organs to black,then using my right leg as a support to quickly pull out my long sword.


    Then Using [qsave]  i dashed into another gnoll which seems to be the shield bearer of the group and manipulated the long sword into a form of a hammer and then using the momentum created by my dash i use my full weight  to strike the shield of the gnoll! When my hammer made contact with the  shield, i used the conjured electricity to stunned the enemy then touching the shield and manipulating the materials inside it into growing into a spike and immediately penetrating the gnoll''s stomach and lungs.


    Then using a quick sidestep then [qsave] i dodged the steelhead spear wielding gnoll and rolled back into stance. Pausing for a moment it seems that the last gnolls is protecting the gnoll with the symbol on the back for some reason. I can hear them muttering in their hyena voice....but since i don''t speak hyena i would obviously not know what are they talking about.


    And it seems that these gnolls also have discovered that  i am a combat alchemist. Combat Alchemist''s are one of the most strong profession in this world. Noah studied for a long time with a master and taught the ways of the  combat alchemy doctrine. Combat alchemist''s are people who have been taught the ways of it since child. What make this profession or class dangerous is their power to manipulate things into their wills and their creating abilities that depends on concept and imagination. They also are particularly strong at manipulating their own mana and the man''s around them. At first i thought i could use the world mana''s to create more save points but it seems that since it''s a ''Gift'' it would need to be conjured by your own mana.


    But lets focus more on the situation right now. I killed two of the gnolls and the remaining four  is now standing  in front of me. Then quickly stepping back a bit, i took the piece of tree bark in my pocket then using the hammer i fused the two and use the hammer as the shape for the bow and the tree bark as the string for it!


    Then channeling the world mana, i conjure two energy arrows  and attach a mana thread on it then fire it straight passed them! The  gnolls quickly took even more of a defensive stance , but by then the energy arrow already hit the the ground behind them and then as  if the grounds were alive, i used the mana thread to supply and transmogrify metal binding chains and manipulated them into the three guards and conjured electricity to sapped them dead!


    The three gnolls fall simultaneously and then i saw that the gnoll with a symbol on its back was unharmed. It seems that this gnoll is no ordinary one. Then as if the gnoll vanished, i felt a chill behind my back and being alarmed i chanted  [paused] and then look back the gnoll.


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    The gnoll with a symbol on its back seems like have gotten the gift of the wind. Then as  if paused scumming, i slowly move my left hand and using the energy within me, i manipulated the clothes of my tunic and the bracelet inside and transform  it into a gauntlet. Then unpausing time the gnoll hit the gauntlet,but yet i felt the bones of my left hand fracture due to the impact and strength the gnoll gave.


    Using the my energy and surging it in my left hand. I manipulated the bones and repaired the fractured points quickly.   Ten by using the  conjured chains to pull me away from the gnoll and chanted [qsave] just in case.


    I quickly then enchanted my body by strengthening my tunic and then adding a manipulation for speed increase. I then dashed and attack the gnoll with a symbol on its back quickly. But due to the blessing the Gnoll have. The Gnoll dodge my attack and landed a kick at my ribs.


    Feeling my ribs ache, i thank that i added hardening towards my tunic to soften blunt damaged. Then as if interrupting my thought the  gnoll then attack with more speed and i was desperately defending its barrage of attacks. But even with me defending  the gnoll manage to scrape my body  and then using his shoulder to bash me away i landed in the waterfalls water.


    Pausing for a bit, i then saw the gnoll about the dashed. The gnoll with the symbol was tough. I need to to something. I [qload] but when i did i found myself being launch back again into the water....it seems that i have inadvertently  [qsave] in fear. And if do load back into the save point i created. Then i need to redo and kill the gnolls again.


    Then as if i was enlighten, i felt an idea struck on me....then with o hesitation, i unpaused and the world started moving again! Then with the gnoll already up in the air about to strike me. I use the  ground and bend it out of the water then using the the same ground, i transformed them into chains and binded the gnoll and pulled it into the water! Then using the energy in my, i shoot a rune marking and activated a lightning trapped! Then as if the whole water glow, i heard the sound of a hyena being electrocuted to death!


    ''''i did it!'''' as i muttered and  fell near the ground ..... then before i lost consciousness due to excessive mana use. I saw red fang symbol of the gnoll flew into the sky and emit  a silent roar......as if it was a cry for help or vengeance....


    *****


    Slowly opening my eyes i was in the state of some euphoria.... the battle and that pleasure of danger right now has left a mark on my head. I ask myself.....i was able to those things due to my [Paulum]. But was also due to the  combat effectiveness of combat alchemy.


    Without them i wouldn''t be able to defeat these gnolls, especially that gnoll with a the blessing of the wind.. And as if something corrodes in me i felt myself reborn..


    Who am?


    What am ?


    What was my name before i came into this world?


    Didn''t i call myself Rover in a self deprecating manner during that time in the dim rooftop? What was my name?..........Why can''t i remember?


    But....the only thing that comes in my mind if the name Noah...Brendell....


    No........this is my name now.


    Later on  i convince my self that me and noah is now the same......But no that wont do..


    I shall not fuse with him....I shall be him!


    During those times why did i  always refer as ''my noah''s or ''''noah''s''''?


    No it only means that i have been stupid


    The moment Noah''s soul  departed i already was him...


    His pride?No its NOW my  pride....hehheheheh


    I am him aren''t i?


    So i sit......then i stand.


    I walk into the heads of the monsters i killed and slash the proof i need to signify their defeat.


    Then i walk and gather their equipment''s.. Then using my power i compressed them into one..


    Then with a glee in my face...i walk into the water. as i washed my face.


    Then as if muttering and giving away the monologue like thought....... i muttered.


    ''''Who can stop me from carving this world?'''' then with a laugh at the sky as i was drunk with a new kind of emotions i have never felt before!


    Wit the power to undo things.........and the power to see through everything. I can do anything.

 Interlude - The Travelling Gnolls mission.

    Interlude - The Nomadic Gnolls


    I am Gremar of the Red fangs. A member of the Nomadic Tribe of Gnolls. I was tasked with the mission to deliver a message to our kinsmen. From the  barren oasis we have traveled far and is currently in the forest of Willows.  With me accompanies my blood brothers that i have been with for years.  Grerrg the one who covers us in range. Remrrg the shield bearer and  the two brothers Derror and Thumar who are the vanguards of the group.


    With this group we have travelled afar and now taking a rest in this forest to regain our food and especially water supplies.


    ''''Hurry up my brothers! We need to quickly leave this place before any of us are hunted! Without the ability to speak mundane tongue, we can''t negotiate with any fellows that comes to hunts us!'''' as Gremar spoke in a worried tone.


    ''''Yes, it would be quite troublesome to spill blood here. Our tribe can''t wage war no more and that we have to deliver this message to our sister tribe for them to give us aid!'''' said Remrrg the shield bearer.


    ''''i know, thats why Grerrg! Keep watch and howl for any signs of danger! as Gremar said in warning.


    As the messengers they were in hurry. The fate of their tribe and the ones they cared for was in their hands. They were nomadic tribes. A tribe that moves places to places in the barren oasis. They move because they do not have the foothold and power to defend from the stronger tribes. And at this year they were in critical danger. They were raided by a rival tribe and all of the provisions they need to survive the seasons and even their cattle''s and seeds were taken from them.


    Left with no choice. All they can do now is seek the help of their sister tribe. And during their trip they encounter adventurers that would seek their death.


    But due to Gremar''s gift of the wind they were able to manage somehow.


    ''''What''s that- ahhhhhhrggggggggggg'''' said as Grerrg looks around when pain and the surge of electricity burns his insides.


    ''''Enemy!!!!'''' as Remrrg  readied his shield  towards the enemy.


    ""Tnnnnnng'''''' as the hammer made contact with the shield and Grerrg felt his body paralyze by the surge of electricity and before he can even act the spikes suddenly grow out of his shield and then completely pierced his lungs and stomach.


    Then  feeling the  anger inside him boil Derror summon up a shadow before the enemy notice and defended Gremar! Then Thumar then stab at the enemy who seems to be a combat alchemist and  then back off of a bit in position to defend.


    Gremar felt grim in his heart. The two prominent members of his group was just now instantly killed! He knew the stories of the combat alchemist but it seems they really are strong!


    Then looking at the enemy, Gremar readied his heart and back off a bit and called the blessing of the wind. Then when he was about to attack. Gremar then notice that enemy took something out of his pocket then as if it was natural turn the hammer in his hands into a bow!


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    Then as if channeling the mana around him, he conjured a energy arrow and shot at them!


    Gremar activated the blessing of the wind but it seems that the arrow was not intended for us! Then looking at the actions of the enemy, Gremar activated the winds blessing and shielded himself!


    The ground then  shook and metal chains appeared right at Derror and Thumar''s feet and then binded them! Then when they were completely binded. The sparks of electricity flowed into the chains and then sapped the life out of Thumar and Derror without any resistance!


    Gremar shouted in his heart. Just a few minutes ago they were carefully getting supplies and only a minute they killed. As if the enemy before him already predicted and read our movements and have chosen the best option to deal with us.


    The enemy only stared at me. Then Gremar secretly wish the blessing of the wind''s speed and then flashed behind the enemy and hit with  mace! Gotcha! Gremar think! But yet the enemy raise his left hand and blocked my attack with his  transform gauntlet! But i even put my strength and push my mace further and felt the bones in his hand broken!


    Then i take a leap back and saw the combat alchemist  channeling his energy and then as if noting happen, he was able to regain the use of his left hand! Tough! Is what Gremar thought when seeing the action of the enemy! Then Gremar look and saw that the enemy in front of him used some sort of spell to his body.


    The enemy vanished from his spot and slashed at Gremar! Gremar with the blessing of the wind. Dodge then using his leg to land a  kick on the enemy''s ribs! The enemy flew as i dash towards the enemy  and slash heavily with more speed!


    I slash even faster towards the enemy! And  with my slash i was able to scrape the enemy! Then feeling that the enemy was too busy defending, i use the chance and bash heavily with my shoulders! The enemy then flew right straight into the water!


    I then took a leap and dash at the down enemy! Then when i was up in the air i focus the blessings on the wind in my mace and dive  straight into the enemy!


    ''''Oh noooooo'''' as i  Gremar stare at the barrage of chains bind in my body! Then having no chance to escape....i was pulled into the water! Struggling ever further i roared in fear and then using my  blood as power! Activated the Blood pact symbol on my back and offered my soul to it! Even if die i would be able to send the message! The shamans of my tribe made sure that i would completely achieve this mission! And with my mind i leave my dying will for the tribe to take revenge for me!


    Then as the  water around me glowed brightly...i muttered a cry of regret as i imagine my  group and my departed family who die out of the raid and feel their warm as  the surge of electricity saps my body and took my last breath.........

 A1:Ch.6- The Voice of Madness

    Chapter 6 - The Voice of Madness


    I''m Noah Brendell....i am now currently walking back into the castle town of willow with a face full of smiles. Why? Because i have realized the power within me and what was my reason to be in this world. Yes, even the scribe of Anansi has told me ''''to carve'''' this world.


    I asked myself by what did he mean by this?


    Did he mean that i would leave marks of my actions?


    Di he mean that i should carve my name in history?


    Or...


    Did he mean that i should literally carved the world?


    No...a better question would be why did he send a man with no reason to live in this world? On a whim? Random? How can i believe this? Giving such power and put into a body of a combat alchemist?


    Maybe....


    Maybe they put me here...a man with no dreams or goals here... For them to have their laugh? No, they did say that they would be watching my actions.


    Did they want to relieve their boredom?  They want a man to set goals here?


    Then what should i do? I''m lost...again..


    This horrible sanity that i have been enduring for years is making me insane...How ironic.


    ''''You can do anything now'''' as a hoarse voice resounded in the air


    ''''Who are you?'''' i asked.


    "How can you forget me?I am Rover your know'''' as the voice explained


    ''''Rover? Who?'''' as i Noah ask the voice.


    '''' Come on now, that''s what you call yourself  on that dim rooftop''''


    ''''Ah yes i remember now'''' Noah nodded in the thin air.


    ''''Lets talk in the voided room''''


    As the voice faded, the world turn into paused and Noah was brought into the the voided room and is now sitting inside.


    ''''So what are we gonna talk about?'''' Noah asked


    ''''Simple, you know that you have the power to undo things now right? Save,pause and load. Like a videogame isnt it?''''


    ''''Yes, quite weird for destiny to gave me these powers..''''


    ''''See right? Obvious they want you to mess with it? Save and load? Isn''t that basically saying ''''here have this power and mess with the world so we can have have a interesting watch?''  right?''''


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    ''''That is some leap of logic right there.''''


    ''''No no no, these gods are crazy Noah.. they want you to do that? Aren''t they just bored beings that wanted to have fun?''''


    ''''I don''t really know, maybe they are just testing me whether i would use this powers for good or bad?''''


    ''''Are you dense lad? Didn''t they said that they would only ''observe''? Aren''t you forgetting to read the lines again?''''


    ''''But...maybe they just said to make me go wild. They are probably testing me.''''


    ''''Why would they? These are Gods mate, they randomly gave you in a whim the power to save and load because they  were randomly picking? What a stupid idea they have. Don''t you see? It''s clearly they want you to carve the world  literally! Because they probably know that you are a cog needed for this world ''''


    ''''A cog?''''


    '''' Yes myself, they see this world as  machine, now that it has stopped working. They are putting a new special ''cog'' to keep it turning. Destiny? Fate? Isn''t that the same thing just worded out differently?''''


    ''''.........''''


    ''''Don''t you see Noah? Whatever you do you would be playing the hands of fate! Its your Destiny to to what you want and carved the world for that scribe of anansi and the other ''observers''! ''''


    ''''.....Then what should i do?''''


    ''''Go out! Enjoy the world! Experiment everything! Play everyone into following the script you will made!''''


    ''''Experiment? Wait...i maybe goal less  and loss but i''m not a psychopath!''''


    ''''Oh come now, it''s not like they would be dead right? You can just save before your actions then when you did your play and is done you would load back to the point they were unharmed.''''


    ''''But im still killing them! I can''t kill humans!''''


    ''''It''s not like we will be focusing on the humans, besides didn''t you just murdered a group of gnolls in cold blood?''''


    ''''Yes, but that''s different! They monsters!''''


    ''''Monsters? oh how cold blooded of you mate, is it because the hyena face? Didn''t you know already that you could have invoke the language of the soul to read their intentions? Oh, wait you won''t because they.are.just.monsters right?''''


    ''''What the hell do you want?''''


    ''''Simple, just carve the world like what the scribe of anansi and the ''observers'' want. Do your thing and carve this world with the power you got from them!''''


    ''''Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh''''


    Then as if something snaps the world upaused and Noah''s body lose its strength.

 A1:Ch.7- Rovers Rampage

    Chapter 7 - Rover''s Rampage


    I slowly open my eyes......As I feel the light between my eyes and i then glee i happiness. Now who am i? I am Rover, i don''t really know what was my name before i hit my head like a dummy but moving on.


    It seems that i manage to take over the body of ''''Noah'''' for now. Though it may seem that i won''t be only a day. In other words if i don''t lose consciousness or fall asleep i would able to take control of this body.


    i stretch my body and then with a surge of mana energy to bond together the piece of string from my a tunic then using the tree barks from earlier fused them and transform them into a rope. The long sword i use  when taking out of the gnolls was already compressed back and turn into a bracelet. And seeing that the day seems over and soon it will be night time.


    I channeled the energy mana and manipulated the rope and use it as a kind of swing to move faster. The idea was from a jungle boy who live in a jungle with some gorillas by the way. So right now im using it in the same way.


    And i have no fear of falling since i already attached a mana thread on the rope so i can accurately grasp within time.


    Then using the enhance strength of this body. I then climb unto a big tree and look at the world before me. The Scribe and those observers want this body to carve this world. So now that i have temporarily taken over, shouldn''t i do what i want to now? The only thing stopping me is unconsciousness and lack of sleep.


    But isn''t this wonderful? This world that is. Those scribe did said that most of the if not all of the authors who originally wrote the concepts of myths and fantastical series might have observe this world. Though personally i have my doubts towards it but lets just roll with those gods.


    Seeing the sun as it slowly falls into its own slumber. I decided to hurry up and go to the adventurer guild and report my success.


    Passing within the gate without the hassle since my payment was still valid. I stride my way into the adventurers guild and leisurely walk. As i walk i can see the mana stones being lit up and the dark castle town slowly being basked in light.


    The Mana lamps powered by the mana stones were quite have the same radiance as a florescent lamp. Walking slowly, there were some stalls busy selling stuff while some of the merchants were beginning to close for the day.


    Continuing my leisure walk i took a glance and saw the entrance of the adventurer guild and then calmly entering the establishment and headed straight to the receptionist.


    Showing the proof of my success the receptionist quickly processed the documents and rewards and handed it with finesse.


    "Here are the rewards, please take it'''' the receptionist said.


    ''''Thank you'''' as i took the reward gently and put on a small grin.


    As i was about to turn back, a voice called me.


    ''''By the way, do you happen to see some of them gnolls having a symbol in their back?'''' the receptionist asked in a serious stare.


    ''''No i didn''t '''' i lied with a straight face.


    ''''I see, very well sorry for the halting  you.'''' as the receptionist nodded.


    I lied simply because it is probably trouble. Why? Intuition that''s why. My head was ringing bells and told me to lie.


    Then feeling that my throat is parse.  I headed to one of the lone chairs and table and ordered out some food and drinks to keep my throat filed.  Looking at the roasted meat in front of me i took a bite of the tender meat and savor the oily food. The roasted meat was salty and the flavors were mixed, then using wine to add more spice towards it as i continue devouring till i fill my stomach.


    Paying the bills i stood up and walked out of the guild. Trying to use the power of [paulum] i frowned.  ''''The world paused but somehow i cannot make use of the voided room?'''' Rover stared at his and activated [qsave] and [qload] and seeing that he can''t mess with the  save points made by ''noah''. Rover then uncompressed the bracelet on his hand as it turn into a rope then using the mana threads to pull him up the rooftop of the guild.


    Having an eagle eye view of the castle town. Rover then sat at the moon lighted rooftop and  sighed. ''''Hey isn''t this the same shit i did back then'''' as Rover remembered that dim rooftop. When he took over this body from ''noah'' the only thing that he can get from his memory where the parts of him walking down the memory lane and then ending up into this world.


    Now that he shared with a body with a new self, things were complicated.  The moment he falls asleep or lose consciousness . He would undoubtedly fall into slumber in the void again. So what would he do now? So Rover [qload] into the place where he stand before and walk into the information broker.


    Why would he go to the information broker? Simple, so  he can know everything and use the power to load and save to ask everything that was needed to do. As Rover saw the place he [qsave] and then started a conversation with the broker. Then and then he asked everything in succession. Repeating the same scene and savescumming until Rover have learn all the information he needed.


    Then Rover [qload] and stop himself and turn around straight towards the alchemy hall where the meister of the castle town of willow resides in. One of the information release by the broker was where the Alchemy meister reside. Thought the meister was hidden and only nobles and the ones who pay coin towards the broker can now his location.


    Arriving at the mansion Rover [qsave] and asked the guards if the alchemy meister is in there. The guards only shook their heads and said that there were no master alchemist here. Feeling that they were lying, Rover rushed through them and binded them with chains and flew straight into the walls of the mansion and cut through the brick walls of the mansion and entered ,then what greeted Rover was a white robed man who have long hair and a mustache. Thought Rover was quiet disappointed that he have a mustache instead of a beard. He glared at the old man and arrogantly said.


    ''''Can you disintegrate me?''''


    The Robed Meister only took a glance and casually said ''''What if i  can?''''.


    ''''Then teach me''''


    ''''I refuse'''' the meister said straightly without hesitation.


    ''''Then please demonstrate it into me'''' Rover knew how atoms and molecules work but the chant and the energy needed was something that he never knew. So what could be a better way to learn it than by the  direct and practical way?


    The Robed Meister stared as if he was misunderstanding and casted  [disintegration] towards Rover and said ''''Farewell foolish one ''''


    Rover only smiled and then paused the world and look at the residual energy flow of mana that the robed meister casted! Then qloading he did the same thing over and over again and repeated his actions till he was manage to remember the chant and the energy needed to to cast [disintegration].


    It only took 14,310 times of repetition till Rover finally was able to comprehend the spell. Rover would like to learn some magic spells like flight and the likes but since the body of ''noah'' was formed to be a combat alchemist. He can''t do something that is incompatible with his body.


    Rover look gleefully towards the tower near the center of the town and then swing his way agilely towards the top and qsave. Then pointing at the mansion of the meister, he then gathered the energy needed for [disintegration] and hit the mansion and then as if there was an atomic bomb dropped. The surrounding are became a crater and disintegrated into ashes!


    Feeling the joy of such power, Rover laughed at the power he possess and then turn his back towards the strongest protectors that appeared to confront him. Rover then laugh and sit cross legged before qloading and return to the scene before he chanted or channeled anything.


    The castletown of Willows is now Rover''s experimental area. Today until he grows bored, he will play the threads of this town till his liking. ''''It seems this gonna be a long day Noah hahahahahahahahaha''''  as the sound of a  psychopathic laugh resounded in the air.......


    ****


    Right now the town of willows was now in a dire straight. In an endless loop of death and repeat. Though there despair may only last a second. It still is unending right now. At the top of a tower lies a crazed maniac known as Rover stands as he continuously experimented all the possibilities a combat alchemist can do. From [creation] to [disintegration] there no limits to what he doesn''t test on the poor fellows of the willow town.


    During the repeated events, there were adventurers who fought in battle towards the monster that have appeared suddenly in the peaceful town. But no matter what they do their attacks and plan ambushes were all easily spotted as if the monster have already predicted their every move. The once happy and beautiful town was now part ashes.


    Even the protectors the strongest guardians of the castle town were disintegrated without mercy. Even the messengers and the birds they sent were struck down as if nothing! With their utmost discretion they were still found out and hunted. Right now the only place that is safe is the Adventurer''s Guild. The Guild is unharmed  due to the protection of the barrier that the companion of the hero Goldall''s mage  comrade that it withstood disintegration and all the combat spells that the monster outside casted!


    But even so, it has been half a month since the incident started and help was none in sight. No one interfered due to the might of the monster that has taken the castletown as its playground, afraid that they would be taken sighted by the monster and be targeted. All of the fellows in the guild and some of the residents who have taken shelter has now a look of despair. Despite the offers of wealth and even sacrificing the beautiful ladies of the town to appease the monster''s anger, yet their heed were gone unnoticed and was all in vain.


    They knew that the monster can do anything he wants towards them. But yet the monster only craved slaughter and using the residents and people to do his sickening plays of tragedy. But what can they do with such foe? Even the strongest adventurers of the town perished the moment they pointed their weapons at the combat alchemist.


    But they knew that if the situation continues the provisions of the adventurers guild would soon dwindle and then soon will be empty. Either die in starvation or die by a quick death was the choices the people in the adventurer guild have now. And in one particular room there were five people discussing the situation.


    Among them was Leone Swordreached  the guild protector and the acting guildmaster of the adventurers guild branch of the castle town of Willow.


    ''''So are the documents been gathered?'''' as Leone question the guild staff and as if urging to be faster


    ''''Yes, we have gathered all the information about the one causing havoc'''' as a guild staff moved over towards Leone and handed 5 pages of documents.


    Leone then read the pages silently and maintained his focus for a good 10 minutes and muttered, ''''Noah Brendell a combat alchemist that wanders around the continent, he registered into one of the many branch of the adventurers guild  three years ago at the age of 18. It has also been gathered that  he studied as a combat alchemist as an orphan after a unknown meister took him in. The Last activities recorded of the person, were him collecting information on how to remove a curse that devours the soul...''''


    ''''Devouring  Soul Curse huh...'''' as one of the staff muttered loudly.


    ''''So this person can be assume to have his soul consume and a evil spirit possessed  him?''''


    ''''Possibly, but the information left behind told that before he have gone into rampage ,he have accomplished a mission to eliminate a group of gnolls on the willow forest waterfalls. After that he have eaten food and suddenly fling away at the top of the tower near the center of the town and started his blood rampage..'''' as Leone flips the pages while frowning.


    Leone have been collecting data on what have happen so far. During this time he was able to finally gather the information he need. But yet what he got what something he was dishearten. It seems that in order to survive they need to take down the monster called Noah and release him from the evil spirit that have possessed him. The main problem was that the enemy alchemist was too strong and have mastered energy control and disintegration.


    Leone solemnly close his eyes and said. "Gentlemen, i have decided.....that i shall bring down this pitiful soul and use the guardian spirits of our branch, in order to save this town and its people from the despair that this monster has cause us! I the Guildmaster of the Castle town of Willows shall step out and fight till death! My  only wish is for all you to understand my conviction towards this matter..'''' as Leone open his arms wide with a resolute face.


    The Guild staff only look and understand. The Guildmaster was willing to die for them, no matter what they will do it will all be in vain to convince the stubborn person in front of them and together they said. ''''We accept the Guildmaster''s Proposition.''''


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    '''' I thank you for the understanding'''' as Leone slightly nod his head down in thanks.


    After the meeting, the staff then made their way out one by one till the only person left in the room was Leone. Leone slovenly sat down and thought of his conviction. ''''Will i win?'''' as he think of the scenes of power that combat alchemist called Noah has  shown them.


    It was an overwhelming power, the power to take life with one spell and turn anyone into ashes by seconds is frightening. Many of the adventurers that have step out didn''t even have the chance to fight back. As if there actions were predicted and calculated.


    Many of the adventurers and staff have speculated that the only possible answer is that the ''monster'' outside has the power of clairvoyance and was able to gouge anyone. The overwhelming power and the insight to see towards the future is a scary thing. Leone thought for a while and concluded that if he step outside the possibility of him dying is fifty percent, after all if the enemy knows that he will take action then there is no meaning to fighting right? But no Leone won''t back down, he still have the guardian spirit and the anti magical equipment to prevent and null disintegration.


    Leone then took a walk towards the halls and glanced at the statues and their equipment''s.  Today he would use them to protect the lives of the town. Today he would have to risk destroying a thousand years of age equipment in order for peace and justice.


    Leone took them gently out of the statues. Then calling the  staff servants he brought them into his room and laid them across his bed. After laying them, he ordered all the servant staff to go into standby and wait for further commands and have them leave the room.


    Alone in his room...Leone took out a small box and started at it intensely. Inside it is a ring that he intended to give to someone special to him. The lover of his life, the reason for why his soul still burns brightly in front of despair. Though it may be harsh.....He must fight here and prevail over the enemy so that he can go to her and propose her hand in marriage.


    Serena, she was someone that has lighten up Leone''s life. During the time where hopelessness and angst filled his life. She was there to give her the slap and push in the back when he needed it. Serena was a woman that was tough and elegant. A Noble Magic Swordswoman who have fought for her city and have earn her fortunes and retired at an early age and have become a noble.


    During the time she retired, Leone and her have become even closer and eventually became lovers. Though there were troubled times and misunderstanding there relationship never faltered. That''s why in order to prove himself and ascend into a grand noble. Leone took the job of handling the guild affairs as a Guildmaster and have work for 5 years. And even if they were separated for 5  years, Serena knew that it was for her. They wrote letters and send gifts during those 4 years of loneliness.


    Though Leone was supposed to hand over the title of guildmaster to a new prominent person in the end of the month. This disaster happen and now he is on the moment between life and death. Leone knew that this battle will certainly something not easy. The overpowering abilities and clairvoyance of the enemy has given and rooted deep fears toward Leone''s heart. Leone maybe an accomplished magic swordsman but even so with his resistance and defense can''t keep up with the unforgiving spell called disintegration.


    Hearing the gong of the clock, Leone stood up and started equipping all the equipment taken from the status. Hooking the belts and tightly securing it in his body; Leone chanted an oath passed towards all guildmasters and as if the equipment was alive. They started taking form unto a majestic armor that covers the whole body. Enchanted runes covered the whole equipment as it filled with brimming aura.


    Leone then called for an adventurer staff and then asked the staff to point and cast fireball towards him. Nodding by the request without any objections, the staff member quickly  pointed and casted fireball. Leone stood there unmoving as the fireball comes in contact with the Majestic armor; the moment the fireball is an inch away towards the armor, the armor then emitted a gray light as the fireball was negated and was reduce to nil.


    The staff member widen his eyes in shock ,but then after a moment of having his eyes widen, quickly regain his calm and asked to leave. Leone agreed and then gave thanks towards the assistance given and  stood still as he stand in amazement towards the capability of the suit of majestic armor.


    Taking out the rune sword that Leone possess. He then strode towards the practice hall and bowed in front of the statue of the founders of the guild....the hero party.


    ''''Dear, founders, though in according to the oath we have have taken, that in the times the town the guild or any branches faces danger of destruction. We would take the copy of the equipment''s you have left behind will and stood alone to face the enemy....so please.........guide me..'''' as Leone prayed in silence then slowly standing up and turning his back towards the statue and said. ''''Please watch over me and give me victory.''''


    ****


    As the adventurers stood in the front of the entrance. They saw the Guildmaster, Leone walking towards the center hall and then sheathing his sword the guildmaster said:


    ''''My fellow comrades! I Leone Swordreached shall now face the monster that haunts this town! Though this man was once a comrade of our guild, i shall not show him mercy!''''


    ''''A former comrade?'''' as the adventurers muttered.


    ''''Yes, the one outside there is named Noah Brendell! Due to misfortune he have his soul curse and devoured! And due to the curse his body has been probably been possessed by a malignant spirit that feeds on chaos and despair! So therefore i as the guildmaster shall free and let him rest in peace!  Though he have done such cruelness but it was not something he probably wished! Even if you Hate him or not this is the truth! So my brothers and sisters! Pray for me and my victory! So that we shall be free from this cursed spirit and gain our peace again!''''


    The Guild members went into silence and then they took action as they sheathe their weapons and raised them high and roared for the guildmaster''s victory!


    ''''I thank you my comrades.. .RAISED THE BARRIER!'''' as Leone ordered the guild staff to open the door barriers.


    Leone then slowly walked outside the door and said in his breath. ''''Wait for me Serena, i shall gain victory and return to you!''''


    *****


    Leone step outside and slowly bring over his eyes at the central tower. There he saw the figure of a man covered in hooded tunic. If Leone knew nothing he would have called the man to climb down...but no the man up there was no ordinary man. The man who have turn the peaceful town of Willow into a chaotic place! The Combat Alchemist....Noah Brendell!!


    '''' It''s time to bring you down..........Heed! my call i call thee  [Knight''s Duel!]  upon you!'''' as Leone pointed his longsword upon the man once known as Noah and chanted the spell of the knights!.


    Bright lights immediately surrounded and form towards the area of the monster known as Noah and as runes appeared out of the air. They then rushed in towards Noah and branded him with the mark of the knights! With this mark, the monster Noah won''t be able to taken any more victims and focus towards Leone and fight to the death!


    When the mark appeared, the monster turn his sights into Leone and then  move with lightning speed  towards the prey he have seen! Leone took a stance and decided to counter the incoming attack!


    ''''Ahhhhhhhhhhhh-'''' as Leone''s longsword collided with the weapon of the enemy but then.. ''''What- aarghhhhhhhhhh'''''''' as Leone shouted in pain when the enemy''s weapon grown two sharp whips hit his cheeks! Leone was able to negate the lightning due to the majestic armor but he wasn''t able to avoid completely  the surprise attack.


    Leone knew that the enemy probably has clairvoyance...and maybe all his actions right now are in vain......But even so he must fight!


    ''''Here i go monster.....let me see if you can take me down!'''' as Leone shouted, he rushes in towards the enemy and said '''' [Flash strike]!!!!'''' and collided with the enemy!


    Leone thought.....''''So what if he can see the future? Then i should be faster! Maybe he can predict my actions but that doesn''t mean anything if he cant act in time!''''


    Shock waves resounded through the whole town of Willow''s. Up in the rooftops two figures were constantly colliding and hitting each other endlessly and moves faster than the eye can see.


    ''''Damn it....'''' as Leone panted and glared towards the enemy who have been constantly regenerating it''s wounds.


    ''''Combat Alchemist''s are really monster''s in a sense....the power to control the world mana and the ability to regenerate their bodies....what a bother.'''' Leone so far have no wounds, mainly because of the blessing of the majestic armor that even the hit he got in the cheeks were and have been completely recovered. Though he have no problems with his wounds, he still heavily panted as his stamina drains.


    Though the enemy should be tired as well, it doesn''t show any of it mainly because it has been using its ability to regain his breathing faster.  Leone was annoyed with the status of this fight so far. With clairvoyance and regeneration, not mentioning the other heavy hitting abilities the enemy. He was having hard time fending off the barrage of attacks.


    As Leone shrug his thoughts away and was about to move. He was his enemy transforming his weapon into a bow and fired off 3 arrows at the time and headed straight into Leone!


    Leone quickly dodge the attacks and bounced off the roof and landed into the ground, but before he even can move he was the roof that he jump glow as the tiles of the roof tiled and turn into metal spears as it rains towards him!


    Not waiting for the metal spears to come towards him; Leone channeled energy towards his long sword and fire off a blash of frost towards the barrage of spears as they slowly frost and shattered!


    Recalling a bit of his energy, Leone brush of the the fog that his attack conjured when suddenly he felt a force pound on his chest and then like a kite that has lost its string, Leone then crash towards the wall and fall down the alleyway as he spat out a mouthful of blood because of the internal damage.


    Before Leone can regain his footing, the enemy then conjured a energy arrow and fired it straight off towards Leone!


    Seeing the fired arrow coming straight towards him ,Leone rolled to the sides in order to avoid the arrow but yet even before he can think he have dodge it, a stinging pain was felt on his left arm as the energy arrow hit straight towards the unprotected parts of the armor, which was the joints.


    Feeling the pain, Leone then felt the majestic armor negating the energy arrow as it then simultaneously healed the damage done to Leone.


    Seeing the foe stand up and  regain his footing, the monster Noah frowned as he summoned energy and created chains as he flew off into a high point.


    Seeing the weird action of the enemy. Leone took the chance and drank some stamina recovering potion and casted enchantments towards his long sword. Leone then take a quick look and saw that the foe of his is standing  and raising one arm and pointed it towards Leone.


    Alarms rang inside the head of Leone as he felt the surge of energy rush towards him, due to the enhance senses of Leone, he was able to make out that the enemy is casting disintegration  and quickly rush with flash steps away from the are he stand.


    The Ground exploded and turn to ashes as the spell hit. Leone didn''t take the chance to meet head on the attack. Even he have the armor replicas of the former hero party. He didn''t have the guts to test it and face the strongest spell a combat alchemist can master. Leone look at his enemy and pounced forward when seeing that the the monster Noah was having a spell rebound due to using a lot of mana energy.


    Focusing a tinge of his power towards his weapon. Leone then stab forward as he arrived in front his enemy with flash strike and stab directly into the enemies abdomen!


    ''''ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH''''


    The enemy shouted as he bleed. Leone then notice that the sword of his was resisting a flow of energy and was vibrating. Seeing the sword shake, leone then pulled the sword out of the enemies stomach and introduce his right foot towards the enemy''s face!


    ''''Arhhhhhhhhhhhhagggggggg'''' The foe shouted in pain and glared at Leone with bloodshot eyes as he regenerates all the damage made.


    Leone back off a fourteen footsteps away from his enemy and thought in his breath ''''It seems that as long as i keep watch for any spell rebound and move faster, i can slowly wither this monster.''''


    Feeling that victory may actually be in hand, Leone regain and rebuild his conviction as he dashed off towards the enemy!

 A1:Ch.8- A Cold blade

    Chapter 8- A Cold Blade


    Rubble''s fly as the collision of powers  explode in the town of Willows, the once magnificent and peaceful town has turn into a battlefield that reeks of havoc and death. Houses were turn to ashes and the once beautiful building is nothing but ruins now. The one standing  unharmed in the town was the establishment of the Adventurer''s guild which is heavily protected by the barriers that prevents any damage towards the building.


    Inside the adventurer''s guild lies a king and a princess. The once prideful king and his daughter is now sitting on top of the guild tower watching the Guildmaster; Leone Swordreached put his life in line for the people of the castle town of willows. The king and his daughter eagerly watch as the two figures exchange mighty blows that shakes the earth and strikes that pierces and shatters buildings.


    The King and his daughter is in the guild because of the destruction of the castle. They have been evacuated into the guild for protection. Though the King and his daughter survive, it was paid by the blood of the king''s royal guards and vassals. The King bore deep hatred towards the ''monster'' that slaughtered his town and loyal friends.


    The King was angry and sad. He may be a king but his powerless to save the ones he need to protect. Though it may seems that the ''monster'' known as Noah was possessed by a chaotic and malignant spirit and his actions were not to his choosing. The King did not forgive the ''monster'''', he may be a peaceful man but he isn''t that tolerant and merciful towards anything that he recognizes as a threat and Evil.


    He promised that once the ''monster'' is taken care of. He would put this scene into his heart and would forever be nailed inside him as a resolution towards the future.


    Besides the King lies the Princess; she has been living on the castle for years since birth and have only taken a step outside the town for a little and have deeply wish that she would be someday free to roam the town her dear father have been managing for years. But not like this. She didn''t wish to go out and see the fate of this town like this. The ruins and fire in front of her gave her deep sorrows and her heart was made asunder by fear and anger.


    She blamed the monster in front of her. She blamed it for the destruction of her beloved town. She didn''t care if the monster is doing it all on his own actions or not. All that matters to her right now that such vile being is destroyed and purge into oblivion.


    So she prays. That the man fighting  with the monster would triumph and slay the vile being into pieces without any mercy. So she watch carefully and engraved the scene within and into her heart for to a lesson to her till the day she would take the seat of her father.


    ******


    Blood has been shed, the man who held his sword valiantly has been riddled with wounds and scar and his once majestic armor is now full of scratches and blood. The man standing is known as Leone Swordreached; the Guildmaster of the Town of Willows.


    It has been quite a while since the battle has started. He was now utterly exhausted as he held his ground towards the monster he faced. Leone was now in an epiphany .  His heart was dyed with raging anger towards his enemy. Though once he was sympathetic towards the former adventurer he now calls simply a monster. It was all lost the moment the monster spoke words that seems to give any hint that it was a malignant spirit.


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    The monster''s action is his own. There was no evil spirit or a sort of a curse. He merely just want to use the town of Willows as testing grounds for his new found powers that he boast''s. Leone was angered and deeply sadden by such cruel actions.


    What experiences does the monster encountered that turn him to this? Was it a tragedy? Or is all of this just a simple whim to him? Leone thought as he blankly dodges the enemy''s attack. Chains were born out of nowhere but Leone only slash his long sword in a circle to slash the conjured chains to pieces.


    Leone is now on a stupor. The current him right now was akin to someone who is facing a monster. When the battle started he was holding back due to the fate that the former adventure known as Noah encountered. But now that he knew that all those actions were his own; Leone turn cold and did not hold back anymore.


    Arrows of energy passed through Leone as he swiftly dodges them  as he charge a surge of energy  into his long sword and then slash heavily towards the enemy. Though the enemy dodge his attack, Leone was not faltered and used his flash steps to quickly stab at his enemy.


    The enemy dodge the attack and then using his abilities as an alchemist, he quickly turn the bracelet on his arm into a long spear as he quickly stabs toward Leone.


    Seeing the attack, Leone only slightly moved his body to nimbly dodge the attacks and said. '''' Is this all you got?'''' as he draws his sword and take the blood of the monster in front of him.


    ''''AHHHHHHHH'''' the monster shouted in pain as he bleed. But then as retreated a few steps, the wound that the sword caused has been quickly healed as if it was nothing.


    ''''How tiresome'''' as Leone muttered towards the  abilities of the enemy. If it weren''t for the the ability of the enemy as an alchemist then this battle would have been probably over. The enemy was crafty in his attacks and has always seems to know the attacks Leone was about to do.


    Leone was scared of the foe''s clairvoyance but that fear was solve when he moved faster and coldly attack his enemy. Though the enemy might be know your actions doesn''t mean that he can completely dodge it. Leone sliced, stabbed his enemy but even with that the foe before him attacked in ecstasy.


    Taking a glance at the ruined surroundings.  Leone moved even fiercer and his sword based spells were now more precise. The enemy jump from roof to roof yet was unable to completely avoid or dodge Leone''s attacks.


    Leone then used flash steps and flash strike to quickly cover the distance between him and his enemy and arrive at the back of his enemy as he slash across his back.


    The foe then as if he was fling away jump back into the  central tower in a flash. Leone was surprise by the movement of his enemy  but then quickly narrowed his eyes as he go combat ready. He look towards the enemy as it gathered the energy of the world and attached threads of mana towards the tower.


    The whole central tower shook as it began to glow in gray lights. The metal and bricks of the tall and magnificent tower then crumbles as it slowly gathered into a giant ball as it slowly shrinks as if the enemy was compressing it. Then as if he was basking on the gray light the compressed metal and bricks then flew and attach itself towards the enemy as it form quickly into a bulk of armor.


    Leone was taken a back by the eerie armor and readied himself as he channeled his energy towards his blade as it grew sharper and sturdy. Leone know that he needs to finish this fight. He doesn''t know what sort of destruction that the foe''s new look may cause towards the ruin town of Willows.


    There was no time to hesitate. After all what the monster needs right now is none other than a cold blade for his sins!

 A1:Ch.9- A Battle Lost in Time

    Chapter 9 - A Battle Lost in Time


    Right now Rover is lost in rage. What was the cause you may ask? Simple, the current him right now is has been backed towards a corner. No matter what qsave or qload he does. The enemy still manages to overwhelm him and push his back against a wall. So what did Rover do? He tampered the whole tower and compressed them into a suit of armor powered by the world energy.


    The Suit of Armor Rover wears rushes towards the foe that defied Rover''s wishes. The experiment was very satisfying, many things were done but yet in the end someone has to ruin in the fun. The one in front of him was the cause of his rage. With a Hero like appearance he appeared and fended off Rover''s attack . First he was struggling but along the lines he turned cold and cruel towards him.


    Was it something that Rover has done? What did the man in front of him heard that made him turn cold? Rover thought about it as he swing energy arrows towards the dodging enemy., No matter what he does the enemy disappears like a flash and overwhelm him in a few strikes.


    The suit of armor was damage and scraped by his heavy attacks. Though the armor keeps repairing using the metals and ruins to reconstruct the armor. Though the power of this transmuted armor is tremendous. It didn''t compare to the offensive attacks that the man in front of Rover does.


    Rover jump as he conjured hundreds of binding chains and strapped them towards the enemy. Though  as if the chains lose their energy when it contacts the enemy armor. Rover did not falter and continued casting environment spells but though it may scratch the enemy''s unprotected parts. It quickly recovers like nothing.


    Rover then using the conjured chains pulled himself into the sky like an arrow sling by a bow. Then in midair casted disintegration towards the enemy! Before the enemy can move hundreds of chains and spikes flew forward to the enemy to stop his actions.


    Then when the chant was done. Rover made a malicious smile as said:


    ''''DISINTEGRATION''''


    Laughing manically inside Rover stared at the smoke covered are where the enemy stand and watched carefully to see his ashes. But when he was about to let his guard down. A blast of energy crashes towards Rover as it digs through the  construct armor like butter!


    Rover flew back a hundred steps and crash landed towards a wall as he was planted by the impact. Slowly opening his eyes, Rover saw the enemy standing like a valiant hero and muttered:


    ''''He resisted Disintegration?''''


    The enemy look at Rover blankly. Then as if he disappeared the enemy appeared in front of Rover as  he quickly stab on his stomach with his sword and corroded a strange energy inside Rover.  Rover screamed in pain as his bloodshot eyes stared at the enemy.


    When Rover tried to Pause, the world didn''t stop. Rover tried qload and qsave but yet no matter how he circulate his energy the energy of the sword that is stabbed deeply into his stomach prevented Rover''s energy from be used as if it was negating the energy forcefully.


    ''''It''s no use now. You won''t be able to cast anything now that my blade has been lodged on your stomach'''' As the man in front of him said in a blank expression and continued '''' This battle is now over.  Your under arrest for destruction of property and mass homicide.''''


    Then as if whistling, chains flew towards Rover''s body and bounded his  whole body. The armor that Rover constructed fall into pieces as if the mana threads were no longer able to sustain it. The armor fell towards the ground landed with a bang. Then the man pulled the chains and dragged the paralyzed Rover towards the Guild.


    ******


    The King saw the defeat of the monster. He was undergoing a roller coaster of emotions back then. First it was the seemingly hard fight that the guildmaster was in but yet moments later the aura of the guildmaster turn from warm pity to silent cold when the monster spoke of something.


    But all that matters right now is that the Guildmaster won. He won and triumph against the monster. The monster that made every adventurer and warrior die a death that leaves just ashes. The GuildMaster won with the help of the replica equipment''s of the hero party.


    The King sat at his chair as he carefully watch the man dragged the monster towards the guild. He knew that it was time for him to act and make some justice. So the King stand and beckon his daughter to follow him. It was a king''s job to pass judgment after all.


    Leone dragged the paralyzed monster with one hand as he slowly drop his cold demeanor. The Battle was over, he can now relax a bit. The Monster was defeated...... and he knew that without the help of the Equipment''s Replica of the Hero party that he would not be able to stand against the barrage of attacks and the spell disintegration.


    And with the overpowering strikes and speed of a magic swordsman and experience that has been honed and build for years have benefited Leone. He walk towards the guilds as the adventurers flood the main hall knowing that he have succeeded in his quest.


    Leone saw the eyes of anger that was directed towards the monster. Leone didn''t dare to call such psychopath as a former comrade now, mainly because of anger. He thought he was possessed. He thought it was not his own actions. But yet in the end it was all for a sick whim of him to turn this town to a experimental field. Leone was utterly disgusted when he learned that it was the monster''s own will of actions.


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    That disgust and anger was  also the key that made Leone ruthless and cold. There was no ounce of pity or mercy he can give towards the monster....not anymore.


    There was nothing on Leone that could feel for the monster he is dragging. As long as he can deliver this monster to justice he would stay for this town for a few days and go back to Serena. Leone was given an epiphany in the battle. With psychopaths like this existing he need to rush over and be with Serena and protect her from monsters like  the ''monster'' he subdued right now.


    Leone walked and saw that the King was standing still. He can feel in the eyes of the king the anger inside. Was there anyone who wouldn''t be angry when the house you built would be destroyed unjustly? The Princess is also looking at the monster with deep anger. As if the two glaring eyes would tear a hole towards the monster.....that is their anger.


    Leone dragged the paralyzed monster and made it kneel in front of the king. The King look and approach the monster and slap loudly towards the monster. The Monster only glared and grin at the furious King and did not even falter. The Princess took out a rod and hit the shoulders of the monster. The Monster growled in pain but then as it was nothing...made a grin and continued staring.


    ''''Hmph! You Monster!'''' as the Princess shouted angrily.


    ''''Enough my daughter.'''' The King said calmly as he regain his composure.


    Then he look towards the monster and  asked a single question:


    ''''Why are you doing this''''


    It''s is the question everyone wanted to ask towards the monster.


    The Monster continued grinning and then as if their were ice in the back''s the monster spoke:


    ''''I just did because i want to try something  fun hehheeheheheheh''''


    Fun.


    All those atrocious acts were just for fun?


    Is this psychopath kidding?


    The Adventurers and the civilians inside the guild is angry. They want to burst and hit the monster but they can''t. Simply because they were disgusted. They don''t want to face such sickening person.


    The King glared and said towards everyone. '''' I the King of Willows hereby sentence you to be put in display and be judge by the people!  An easy death is too good for you! Let the people throw stones and sharp objects towards you! May their anger and hatred be felt! Let the slow execution begin!l''''


    The Mob of Adventurers roared and as if they were waiting for the king''s declaration. They rushed towards the monster and began punching as they dragged the vile monster outside the town!


    Leone look blankly and stood closer towards the King.


    Then he spoke. ''''Your Majesty, i would like to leave this town now.''''  Leone have changed his mind, he want''s to go now. He knew that monster might be freed or was just hiding a card on his sleeves. So he wants out of this town.  He have realized that their is more important things that he would rather protect.


    The King glance and as if hesitating for a bit said. ''''Then as a reward you may choose to do whatever you want.'''' As he turn his back against Leone and walk towards a chair.


    Leone did not make a sound and thanked the King in silence.....


    ******


    Stones were thrown towards Rover. He laugh and grin at the angry mob who have hanged in the middle of the park that was once riddled with flowers. People were throwing stones and objects towards him yet he didn''t feel any pain. It was simple. He have cut all his sense of pain to stay longer as Rover.


    Once he faints or dies it would be all over.


    Why is Rover doing such thing? He didn''t know. It was mainly because he thought with the power of qsave and qload he would triumph all. But he forgot that the energy and mana can negated. A big flaw of this power of qsave and qload. Though it might be different if it was done in the voided room. After all the void have that save point that is days afar from the present time.


    There were people shouting words of insult but Rover was not even listening to them. The Words were useless to him. Same old insults and curses were boring. Seriously though, what now? Would Rover try and escape? Would he try and flee and go on a rampage?


    Nope because he can''t use his powers as long as the chains were binded to him. ''''Negating energy sure is convenient'''' Rover thought.


    Hours passed and the area was already clear of any hateful mobs. It seems that they really do trust this chains that binds Rover. They were confident that as long as no one touches the chains he wouldn''t be able to escape.


    Rover look at the sky and sighed. ''''So much for being an overpowered combat alchemist ''''he thought.


    ''''Damn, even with these crafty combat alchemist skills i didn''t win? Oh fuck i should have use more elements in the fight and didn''t all go spears and chains and seriously why did i made that armor with a lot of rebound?'''' as Rover mumbled.


    ''''Also whats with those armor and sword? Come on Anti magic/mana equipment this early is cheating damn it! Also those flashy like steps and strikes are as fast a light..........isn''t that shit cheating? I even needed to qsave and qload all the time to avoid those goddamn attacks! Fuck, whats with the strong opponent this fucking early? And also maybe i shouldn''t have prove that guy... He was having this look of pity and was getting beaten the shit out by me...hmmmmm''''


    Rover then quickly take silent and felt the world spin...


    ''''Oh times up huh.'''' as he grin and felt the world go blank.

 A1:Ch.10- Epilogue

    Epilogue - Delusion''s End


    I had a dream.  A dream where i was reborn into an another world. It was a silly dream that lasted for something akin to a month. It was a horrible dream where somehow my other self turn into a monster and slaughtered innocent people for the sake of fun.


    It was horrible that my self ca turn into that. All the bloodshed that are best to not be mention and though it was a dream, i ask myself why i was not  the hero of that dream?


    At the midst of the slaughter, there was a man walking in a majestic armor and sword and faced me as if i was the Devil King. Though first, i was successfully beating up the hero like man. But in the midst of the battle the man change. As if i  spoke a taboo word that angered him.


    As if the warm pitiful look he gave towards me was gone and was all replaced with a cold face of murder. It was slightly terrifying in a sense that his attacks were more ruthless and his blows more heavy.


    Even in my dream of slaughter i was no hero. I was a villain with a convenient power that can undo things. Whats with that? Is it my wanting for that kind of power even affected my dreams to that extent? I know.......i just want to run away from the things ahead of my and never accept consequences... The power to undo things........it''s running away isn''t ?


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    Heh, even with all that villain like powers i lost in my dreams. I slowly woke up and saw the white ceiling of the hospital room. I know now that my inner self was shouting ''''Run Boy! Run!'''' towards me....i can feel that i truly do want to run away from the consequences...


    Pathetic isn''t it? I sat down at the hospital bed and glance at the window. It was a new season now, Summer was over and it''s now Fall.


    Did i sleep for a whole season?


    Anyway, time''s up let''s do this thing now.


    As i i was given an epiphany i look towards the future just wanting to survive. I may or may not find my dreams or goals but feeling the wind caressed my skin and the fresh air enters my nose into my lungs makes me glad that I''m still alive.