Silence returned to the place where we were, looking around, there's nothing but trees everywhere. Seriously, Zone 1, although not that difficult, can easily make a person lose their mind. Staring at the sa thing all the ti can be bad for the mind; the environnt doesn't help either; it's always gloomy, no light, nothing but monsters lurking, waiting for you to let your guard down. Looking in the direction where the "Black Apple" group was, I sigh; the truth is, having more company is not bad at all. You have more people to talk and socialize with. Coming alone to this place can be fatal.
This place, truth be told, is not bad at all; it's well-hidden and serene. Looking down, I see Elsa sleeping; she's very tired. She has exerted herself a lot for the first day in this place. I want to think that a day has passed; this mission will obviously be long. Looking at her sleeping peacefully, I take out an orb with a mystical coffee-colored glow; honestly, it looks like a small star. The coffee color moves around the circumference; obviously, it's the essence that is moving; thinking, I realize it has a resemblance to Jupiter, the coffee parts, of course.
"I wonder if Jupiter exists, just like the other planets.", even Earth. In the novels I read, sotis Earth existed at the sa ti, just at a very distant location."
Thinking about Earth gives a bit of sentint. Although living alone had its advantages—internet, gas, and more—my parents were not alive. So, I had no one to mourn my death; a bit sad, I know, but sotis people simply don't have anyone; a very clear example would be the vagabonds.
Shaking my head with useless thoughts, I look at the orb again. Weapon users need to break the orb, as they can only absorb half. When it breaks, the essence is released and runs through your hands. You only need to absorb the coffee-colored essence part; the black part simply disappears into the air.
Applying a little force in my hand, I hear a crunch.
Bang!
I watch as the essence quickly enters my hand, travels through my veins, and goes directly to my orb. The orb is the door to the soul of every living being; once the door is broken, you can never enter your soul again. I feel cold in my arm traveling through my body; the black essence also mixes with the pure essence. I'm a bit afraid; I don't want to get contaminated.
The small threads of essence reach my mana orb; I close my eyes; I want to observe what happens.
I see the combined essence enter, but the coffee essence entered as fast as it disappeared; it went straight to my soul. On the other hand, the black essence is swirling inside my orb; it spins faster and changes color little by little. I feel the part of my chest getting warm, but I don't feel fatigue. A few seconds later, it's completely coffee-colored and disappears; I feel a slight tingling in my soul; it's in perfect condition, no anomalies, it's safe. Feeling satisfied, I check my experience.
[3100/160,000]
Indeed, my ability is capable of purifying the essence of the orb from a creature. However, it doesn't make immune to the corruption directly released by a true corrupt one. Even the others of lower rank can corrupt you; it doesn't happen imdiately. Also, with the right elixirs, they can save you, although they are very few. Only a small portion is lucky enough to be saved; the others didn't have the sa opportunity. They turned into creatures of the sa rank. For example, if your rank was erald, you beco a fallen one. Rumors say that all the creatures in this forest used to be humans...
I shudder at the possibility that the rumors might be true. Although it was told in the novel that the war was a thousand years ago, so doubted how true this information was. An interview was conducted with the author, but his response was that it could be true or false. So, considering it might be false ans that the story is much deeper than it seems. The mystery behind the creatures is never explained; what's beyond Zone 8? Could the secret to ascending to the divine rank be hidden there? Are there more ranks after the divine? And if this question is real, it could an that there are more zones beyond 8.
I feel my mood gradually worsening; many questions and zero answers. I realize that nothing is known about this world, only the main plot, nothing more. I am weak right now; I should worry about that first; the rest cos later.
Taking all the orbs from my ring, I see a small starlight forming.
Taking one by one, I break them; the problems of the future for the future.
Sotis the mind is destroyed before reality.
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After about an hour, I finish absorbing my 26 orbs.
[5600/160,000]
Looking at my experience, I sigh; I still have a long way to go.
Taking the 25 orbs from Elsa, these, unlike the others, had no glow in them; they were completely black.
Taking one with my hand, I break it; small black threads enter through my hand, performing the sa procedure, they spin continuously in my orb until they change color.
After a few minutes, I finish absorbing all the orbs.
[6850/160,000]
Sothing is sothing; it's good progress considering it was my first kill.
Activating my senses and not feeling any presence around , I close my eyes. I'm human too, and I need to rest my body and mind. Having fatigue is not good in this place; you always have to take the opportunity to rest, even if it's a little. Obviously, I never let my guard down, not even when I sleep.
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Opening my eyes, I realize Elsa is still sleeping; she looks so comfortable. Stretching my arms, I shake off the laziness from my body; I want to keep sleeping, but I know I can't be greedy.
Waking up Elsa, we also got moving; we need to advance more. We still have a few hours for this place to get turbulent again. The place where we were, our sll has been impregnated there, it will attract too much attention. We need a new place and sothing to eat.
This damn place is always the sa; nothing changes; it gives you the feeling that you're walking in circles and never progressing.
We walk for a few more minutes; the atmosphere is changing; the whole place is changing again. Once again, hell is back; those bastards always co out at this mont. I need to find another place to put Elsa safe. I take out dried at from my ring; I have to eat sothing to have enough energy.
"Here, eat a little; you'll need it."
I offer a piece of at to Elsa; she accepts it quickly, just like . She knows what is about to happen. This ti, it's just the two of us; there's no one else to help in battle. It's going to be tough, I know, but for so reason, I can't help but feel excited.
"Damn it, I'm definitely ssed up in the head; how can I be happy about sothing like this?"
"I think I'm more afraid of you than those things," Elsa says with a slight smile.
"Hahaha, I can't help it; you know, my bloodline seems to enjoy massacre and war," I reply with a small smile.
We walked a bit further, and I found a branch slightly larger than usual. With a bit of force, I threw Elsa upwards. She grabbed onto the branch and positioned herself on top, giving a thumbs-up to signal that she's ready
"WOWOWOWOWKWK"
"HAYY HAYY HAYY HAYAYYAYA"
Hearing multiple sounds and noises coming from all directions, I put a smile on my face; the reason, well, I can feel multiple presences approaching our location.
Shit is starting; hell is falling again in this forest forgotten by God, abandoned by God. No one knows anything about this forest; no one knows why this forest exists, what its aning is, why it's here—simply nothing.
My smile distorts, becoming even wider; they are getting closer and closer.
I see them; the sa bastards with their frozen smiles on their faces.
Drawing my sword from my ring, I grip the hilt tightly.
"Let's have fun again, okay?"
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