Limits Chapter 445

I noticed a few tunnels leading deeper into their base, but I wasn't about to go exploring. "I must admit, your Formations are really great. It's a sha you picked a fight with " I said. A few Lizards stepped forwards. "We don't regret fighting for our ho. Kill us, finish what you started!". I looked at all of them, then shook my head. "No. I will not kill you. You paid the price for this pointless exercise. You wanted to destroy , but I'm willing to forget that".

I continued, "You told I should bla myself. I shall return the sa to you. Bla yourself for your narrow mind, Lizards are Lizards after all. Grey, green, red, black or yellow, no matter the colour, you are all the sa". The Lizard spoke again, "Then what do you want?". I sat down on the collapsed wall, and replied. "I told you what I wanted, I want my sword back. I would've left, if you don't have it. Yet you were the ones who tried to make stay".

He retorted, "So that you reveal our ho to others? We might as well fight now, and die". I laughed for a while. "That was your problem? I thought you guys were smart. Blood Pacts exist, I had no intention of revealing your location to anyone. I wouldn't decline a Blood Pact, but you were blinded by your own ego. Sure Formations are strong and useful, but they are not invincible".

He asked angrily, "Why did you destroy us then? If you could leave, why didn't you leave?". I beca serious, "You thought I would let you go, just like that? I value my life, just like you value yours. I don't take attempts at my life lightly. You should be happy I don't intend to take it any further. None of you died, and everything here can be repaired". He replied, "Fine, we paid for it. Let's make a Blood Pact, and you can go wherever you want".

I released my Domineering Aura, and enveloped the whole group. They dropped down to their knees, while I replied. "I think you misunderstood . You are in no position to give orders. You lost the ability to demand anything from , the mont you tried to kill . Now, you just have to behave, or I will give that location to whoever wishes to know. Your own kin perhaps, or Eterians. Maybe even Humans". He gritted his teeth while asking, "You are threatening us?".

I retrieved my Aura while replying, "No, I'm warning you. I'm willing to forgive and forget, if you are willing to help". He asked, "What do you want from us? We will not fight this war, it doesn't concern us…". I stopped him, "That is why your views are narrow. Don't be so block headed, and think about it. If I was able to find you, do you think others can't?".

He replied, "You don't know that". I laughed, "I don't, and you do? You can take the risk, while I can leave the North anyti I want. Listen, and listen well. If this war is lost, most if not the whole North will beco the playground of Eterians. Who will save you from their clutches, when they start searching for you?". He asked, "You say that person is you? You want to be the saviour? Beco the hero?". I shook my head, "No, not anymore. Truthfully, I wanted to own the North for myself, beco the legend that I myself never believed in".

A few other Lizards walked out of the rubble, and stood in front of the leading Lizard. "Our ho was found out, our future is no longer that safe. This… Human... is fighting a war he doesn't need to, yet we sit here hidden. Shouldn't we fight for our own ho too?", one of the Lizards said. The leaders face changed, and asked everyone to let him handle this. I chid in, "I'm not asking you to reveal yourselves. I'm not telling you to go to the frontlines, and lose your lives. You are not warriors, nor are you soldiers".

They looked at in confusion, while the leader asked. "Then what do you want? Formations? How can we help you from this place, when the battles take place elsewhere?". I smiled, "You can. Weapons, armour, items. If I'm able to equip the people with the best we can have, wouldn't fighting the war be easier for us?".

The leader asked, "And we are supposed to trust you?". This ti, I didn't have to answer. One of the Lizards answered for . "We know who he is, Alicia knows him too. Suspecting him now, would be pointless. Stop being so stubborn, we have a say in this as well!". They argued for a while, and ca to accept my offer. "Good. In that case, I will not reveal your location nor do I intend to take it any further". I looked up, and said "You should probably repair this as soon as you can".

I then stood up, and walked towards the Grey Lizards. The leader asked confused, "Where are you going?". I replied in a "as a matter of fact" manner, "Inside. What is the point of you hiding anything from , since I know where you live? Don't worry, I know nothing about Formations except so basics. I'm not here to steal your thods of creating Formations". I then turned towards one of the Lizards who promoted my idea, and asked. "Which tunnel do I take? I need so rest".

He looked at for a while, then at his leader, then at again. I smiled, and waited. He pointed towards the tunnel in the middle, "You can use this one. Let show you where you can stay". I nodded, and followed after him. But before we entered the tunnel, I coughed out so blood and dropped to my knee. 'I'm tired as hell' I thought, slowly picking myself up.

The Lizard turned around, and saw what happened. "Hey, are you alright?". I smiled, "You almost killed you know. My wounds didn't heal much during this ti". It was my Aura that kept everything in check. I was weakened, and couldn't use my Auras anymore. I drank so dicine, then continued. "I just need so rest. I will be fine". He nodded, and told to follow him.

We went through the tunnel, until I saw so light. We entered a large room, with more hallways branching out to different sections. We entered one such hallway, where he showed a room I could use. "You can stay here, but don't wander around alone. You can always return to the main section we just passed. Soone is usually there, and will tend to your needs… Do you need treatnt?". I waved my hand while replying, "Nah, I will manage on my own".

The room they provided for was rather small, but had a bed and a desk with a chair. It was more than enough for . I laid down, and rested. I needed to recover from all those injuries. Although my blood wasn't leaking anymore, my internal organs were damaged due to the spikes. I had to slowly take care of that with my energy and dicine.

Ti slowly passed, while I took care of my injuries. No one really visited , and I didn't wander around either. When I was mostly alright, I finally left my room. Following the hallway toward the open area, I spotted a few Lizards talking with each other. "Hey, I'm a bit hungry… You have anything?" I asked. My provisions were gone already, but I focused on my recovery first instead of looking for food.

The Lizards turned towards , and gasped. I tilted my head while asking, "What's wrong?". One of the Lizards pointed at , then asked "Are… Are you alive?". I was even more confused now. "Well, I'm standing here in front of you guys, so the answer is yes?". She continued, "Your face…". I took out a well polished piece of tal from my bag, and took a look at myself. 'Ah, go figure' I thought when I saw my reflection. I was back to being a skeleton, but the view didn't really surprise much. I replied, "Oh that. I just need to eat sothing… No wonder I feel so hungry. Just how much ti has passed?".

She motioned for to follow her, and took to their kitchen area. On our way, I took a look at my body in more details. I felt hunger, but not starvation at this stage. My left arm did shrivel a bit though. I didn't notice due to the armour. My right arm was mostly alright, but the damaged bandages revealed how dry it beca. Inside the kitchen, she brought so food for . I thanked her, but she didn't leave. "If you want to ask about sothing, go ahead. I have a few questions of my own too" I said while eating.