Leo: Crazy… I snuck into this mansion, and they just let their guard down. No barrier to block me at all.
That's what Leo thinks… but what he doesn't know is that he's been lured into a trap. As he stepped into the mansion, a massive magical barrier activated one he cannot escape from.
Leo: Wait… what's going on? I think I sensed a barrier being activated… how!? Wait… am I being lured into a trap? A moment ago, there were no barriers, but now DAMN IT! I knew this was too easy. Looks like I've been tricked. What's worse is that I can't escape… no doubt they noticed my presence long ago.
Scorpy: Man… I never knew someone could be this foolish, falling into a trap like this.
Leo turns around, and there's Scorpy. Before he can react further, he's surrounded by Dranexx, Akube, and Soral.
Leo: So… you all noticed me, huh?
Dranexx: Too easily. You're good at concealing your presence… but not good enough. We can sense omnipotent concealed beings from afar let alone someone weak like you! Kuhahahahaha!
Akube: Buddy, we sensed you the moment you left the palace. Hahaha… why would you fall for a trap like that? And tell me, who sent you is it the king?
Scorpy: Seriously… I thought we were here to kick his butt. Why all the questions?
Dranexx: How cruel, man. You seriously want to bully this guy even alone, he's overkill and yet you suggest we gang up on him?
Akube: What a savage.
Scorpy: Wait… what!?
Soral: Enough. Tell us, boy what brings you to our humble mansion?
Leo: Can't tell you that.
Dranexx: Hahaha… the confidence to refuse. Now that's more like it. What's your name?
Leo: Classified. Can't tell you.
Soral: Refusing me, huh? Mind you, I have the power to erase you from existence. You'd better speak differently… or it's going to get ugly.
Leo: I'd rather die than leak classified information to you.
Dranexx: Oh, really?
The air grows heavy as Dranexx glares at him with deadly intent.
Dranexx: So… do you think you can hold your own against us?
Dranexx gestures for Leo to stand and prove himself, warning the others not to interfere.
Leo: I will gladly fight… even if it costs me my life.
Dranexx: Oh, it will cost you your life. Don't worry I'll shatter that little confidence of yours. Survive even 2% of my aura, and you're qualified to be my opponent. Fail… and you die. And I mean it.
Leo: Is that it? Hahaha! You may be powerful, but even you are no match for Jakashi.
Akube: Jakashi, huh? Where could I find him? I'm looking for someone to spar with is he worthy?
Leo: That cockiness of yours will be your downfall. Jakashi… he's a powerhouse, defending the kingdom of Nacia and protecting the king's family for decades.
Scorpy: Oh… Jakashi? I know him. He trained my older brother and was still defeated by him in a mock battle twice in a row! My brother didn't even use ultimate Shieyo, just super Shieyo… and he mastered ultimate Shieyo for years. Hahaha… now tell me, what's so special about this man you're hyping?
Leo: Defeated by your older brother? Surely you jest. Only one person has defeated him twice… Wait… oh no. Don't tell me.
Scorpy: Now you realize… yes, that person was my older brother.
Dranexx: Your older brother? Do I even want to know who that is?
Scorpy: Well… I have two brothers. One older, one younger I'm the second born. My older brother's name is Kudako, and my younger brother's name is Ryio.
Dranexx: Sounds like a pain in the ass… even separated, they're trouble. Hahaha. So, what's Shieyo?
Soral: You don't know them? How foolish. The Grandmaster didn't explain… and you didn't bother reading the books in the castle library?
Leo: Wait… you infiltrated the library? How?
Akube: Yeah… some things you just can't understand.
Soral: Shieyo is a natural, unique energy tied to this world. Anyone can access it, though it's not easy. Some are born with it, some train to earn it, and some inherit it from their lineage.
Shieyo: A naturally born aura anyone can receive.
Super Shieyo: Requires consistent training.
Feitan Shieyo: Rare, tied to talent and lineage.
Ultimate Shieyo: Extremely rare; only a few can access powerful unique abilities.
Dranexx: Wait… even with Ultimate Shieyo, ultimate skills aren't easy to obtain?
Soral: You can only get ultimate skills quickly if blessed by a Grandmaster. Otherwise, you must train hard and build your will. But note: those who unlock ultimate Shieyo naturally are bound by the laws of this verse.
Dranexx: Last I checked, the Zeikuverse has multiple multiverses… you said you'd explain next time. I think now's a good time.
Soral: Sorry… you'll have to figure that out yourself. Even I don't know. There are thousands of multiverses inside the Zeikuverse, created by my glorious God… I just don't know how many.
Dranexx: Glorious God!?
Soral: Don't worry.
Dranexx: Telling me not to worry makes me want to find out who he is.
Soral: Be careful, Dranexx. Don't disrupt the balance of this world.
Dranexx: Yeah, yeah… I have my ways.
Soral: Anyways… I haven't finished.
She explained further: one with Shieyo can reach 700k power level existence, Super Shieyo 2 million, Feitan Shieyo 3.5 million, and Ultimate Shieyo over 7 million.
Dranexx: Wooo… that's a lot of Shieyo energy. What about people with their own aura but not Shieyo?
Soral: Rare. Only four of you summoned to this world have a connection to Shieyo; the rest have unique auras. That's why you're all dangerous.
Dranexx: I call my own aura Raisen.
Soral: Raisen… now I understand how you manifest deadly abilities as weapons. Your energy level existence is 600 million far above Ultimate Shieyo.
Dranexx: Huh?
Akube: You've got to be kidding me.
Scorpy: Seriously!?
Soral: Surprising, isn't it? A mere human summoned here…
Akube: And now?
Soral: Now… he has unlimited energy since contracting with me. Something strange is going on… Dranexx, you remain a mystery.
Dranexx: I don't notice anything strange.
Akube: You're still a mystery to us all. Your abilities in the other world were abnormal too. We need to figure out who you are.
Scorpy: That aside… what do we do with this ninja boy? Dranexx, you gonna fight him or not?
Dranexx: Let him go. If I fight, he wouldn't survive. Tell the king to back off don't make me repeat myself.
Leo: But—
Soral: Tell the king we're coming personally. He should prepare… a nice fist. Kuhahahahaha. Don't make us regret sparing your life.
Leo: So… I'm free to go?
Akube: Yes. Don't waste your life for nothing. If we were truly your enemies, this world would've ceased to exist.
Scorpy: When Akube and I fought, we could've destroyed the world… but Dranexx prevented that. Be careful, or it could lead to your demise.
Soral: Here's the deal: you live… on one condition.
Leo: Condition?
Soral: Ensure the king knows you couldn't pass our defenses, and tell him we're coming personally. Got it?
Leo: And why should I do that!?
The air grows deadly tense. Dranexx's killing intent burns into him.
Dranexx: Listen carefully… she's the reason you're still alive. Do what she says, or you won't see the light of day again.
Leo: I… will take my leave now.
Akube: Don't even think about disobeying. You'll understand the difference between bluff and warning. Kuhahahahaha.
Scorpy: I'll personally stop you before you even speak.
They weren't bluffing. Akube cast a spell called "Master Wish" on Leo a magical chain around his heart. Any act of betrayal would pierce his heart instantly. Once cast, it cannot be undone unless by the caster.
Akube: Seriously… don't ever dare. For your own safety.
Leo: Huh?
Akube: Are you going to comply?
Leo: Yes… I promise, as long as you keep your promise.
Soral: Sure… don't worry.
Leo: I'll take my leave now. See ya.
Akube: See ya.
Leo returned to the castle and reported to King Karol.
King Karol: Wait… you couldn't break their mansion barrier?
Leo: Yes, sire. It was extremely powerful not even Jakashi could break through with his might.
King Karol: Unbelievable… Jakashi is one of the strongest defenders of this kingdom. Still, we'll wait for his report.
Leo: Sire, the lady I encountered said she'd come personally. You have nothing to worry about.
King Karol: Oh… that's appreciated. Let's wait for her… though I'm still worried about Jakashi.
Leo: Why worried? You said it yourself—he's the strongest being on this earth. He'll be fine.
In his mind, Leo knew there were people ten times stronger than him… if Jakashi encountered them, his chances of survival were very low.