A/N: Before we dive in, you that is reading this, yes you..
Have you added to library yet? If yes then bless you..
If no, what are you waiting for? I'm consistent, I don't miss, and I'm not planning on missing, so if you're still here, then add to library..
Okay….
Let's dive back in
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Ding!!!!
[You've reached Level 2 of the aura apprentice stage]…..
The moment the alert went off in his mind, Raiden opened his eyes, they glowed a dark gold before settling..
"All that energy just to step into level 2? This is going to be a chore isn't it" he smiled bitterly…
A peak tier 2 demon and almost a hundred other tier 1s and all it did was push him to the next level…
"No matter, we'll just keep doing what we've been doing" he muttered, getting up from his sitting position and stretching his muscles..
"You narcissistic bastard, what was that about" Leon came, his usual tone as irritating to Raiden as ever..
"Nothing an ogre should be concerned with" same Raiden's swift reply..
"So… what now?" Damien asked, his expression somewhat cautious, after all he hadn't been that close with them, so it felt awkward interjecting himself into their conversation…
"Well wussy, the choice is obvious no?" It was Leon that answered,
"I AM NOT A WUSS!!!!"
"We're obviously headed for misty mountain" Leon ignored him completely..
"No you're not, that place is crawling with demons much more powerful than you boys" Cassius, still bound, still suppressed, spoke against it..
"Sorry teach~~~ but your words stopped mattering back in that aircraft" Raiden's cold voice shut him down..
"Alright, who's in for a competition", the moment the words were spoken, Leon and Damien perked up instantly…
"Last one to misty mountain is a wuss" Raiden said, looking at Damien, his intentions were clear, brand this imperial prince with the wussy title he'd been trying to duck out of..
Damien, understanding the underlying threat, grit his teeth, "you're on"..
Saying so, he activated his trait, {BESERKER}
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{Berserker}: when active, strength, endurance, stamina, all receive a 500% boost…
Damage received is reduced by 70%
Reflects 50% damage received
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Another broken talent, another unfair trait…
The moment the trait got into effect, his crimson red hair grew long, his eyes burned with feral intensity, his body grew to an astonishing 7ft, his muscles grew taught..
The aura he emanated wasn't something that should belong anywhere near a mere apprentice..
Seeing his transformation, Raiden and Leon's eyes glowed with excitement,
"Hahahahahahaha, the wussy has got some bite" Leon laughed..
"Alright then, I'll do you one better", saying so, his stance changed,
Pride Arts….
The atmosphere stilled…
Forth stance-Lion's descent…
Rooooarrrrrrrrr
Following his words, a majestic roar sounded out, followed immediately by the apparition of a majestic golden lion, it engulfed Leon in its golden radiance, his short golden hair elongated, his body bulked up, his frame growing taller to match Damien's 7ft frame, the moment the apparition disappeared, there stood Leon, transformed, with golden hair flowing like a lions mane, his golden spear held loosely in one hand, his presence deepening with each passing second…
Raiden, seeing everyone pull out their moves, couldn't be caught lacking…
{Solar Empowerment}…
He immediately used the active part of the (Active/Passive) {Solar Empowerment}…
Immediately, his aura exploded outwards, his frame bulked up..
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A/N: of course it did, kids be doing steroids
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His white hair gained a rich golden tint, floating upwards..(picture rage mode gon)… his muscles grew taut, compact, and his eyes..
His eyes blazed with a burning golden flame, the black blade in his hands feeling as light as a feather…
His aura, as his skill described, continued to climb at a steady pace the longer he kept it active, and boy, he could keep it active for as long as he wanted….
Together, the three stood, their momentum shaking the very atmosphere..
Cassius for all his worth couldn't believe what he was seeing..
He was a Saint Tier Aura master, he's seen ridiculousness in all shapes and form, but never like… THIS…
What the hell have I been supervising exactly..
He thought dreadfully…
They didn't look like kids that just started cultivating proper three days ago, no, they looked like monsters that had been caged for too long and are now showing their fangs…
"Alright then" Raiden's voice was gravelly, deep, thick, magnetic…
"On my mark" at this, all three took a running stance…
GO!!!!!
The moment the mark was given, they didn't kick off, they didn't run, no..
THEY SURGED!!!!!
With a massive BOOOOM!!!!!
The ground beneath their feet exploded into debris, as they tore through the forest like bolts shot from a cannon…
All that could be seen were streaks of bloody red, blinding gold, and burning white-gold….
And like a running stampede, destroying everything in their wake…
They made a beeline for the demon's nest….
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City lord's manor, border town..
As the trio of devastation surged toward their targets, within a wide open field, a gathering of youths could be seen, none looking older than 18 years of age, as they waited curiously and anxiously for someone..
Then, as the massive doors to the entrance opens up, a man appeared…
Clad In form fitting golden armor, his black hair swayed with the wind, his lean muscular frame standing with an effortless grace, as his black eyes scanned the faces present..
He was Bartholomew, city lord of border town…
"I'll like to express my utmost gratitude to the young heroes gathered here today, to help us quell the demons rising within the misty mountains"..
His words were met with quiet nods and words of recognition, after all, although most of them were from prominent families and institutions, the man was an official warrior himself, so he deserved that much respect..
At least that was what most thought, but like in all cases, there are always exceptions…
"Humph, for a high and mighty aura master to request aid from everywhere like some pauper, that just shows your capabilities as a warrior" an arrogant and irritating voice sounded out….
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Thanks for reading….