Now in the kingdom of Nacia… Akube and the others had heard the news about the Nightmare Terror… It seriously annoyed Akube.
Akube: Wait, Melina…? There's no way there's another Melina, right? I'm assuming it's not the Melina I know. I swear, if it is, I'll find that Nightmare Terror and tear them from limb to limb.
Soral: Calm down. It's one of your classmates. She's one of you… The person who killed her is also one of you.
Akube: Wait, how do you know that?
Lisa: Seriously? How could you forget so fast? You don't even know who's sitting in front of you!!
Akube: So you checked, huh!! Then why not just kill the Nightmare Terror!?
Soral: It's none of my business… For us, it's forbidden to kill another Grandmaster Chosen One. Only when a Chosen One challenges a Grandmaster by their own will can any Grandmaster finish them off…
Akube: So you're saying only a Chosen One can fight another Chosen One?
Soral: Exactly. If a Grandmaster challenges you, that's normal you picked the fight, so you should have the power to defend yourself. Otherwise, you'll face serious consequences. Grandmasters don't show mercy. Hahahhahahahahaha.
Akube: I get you. But can you pinpoint his location?
Soral: Sure. Normally, I wouldn't help… but I'm happy for one reason.
Akube: Yeah… Dranexx is the reason, I get it. But please, tell me where he is.
Soral: I can. Though, honestly, I wouldn't fight him if I were you.
Akube: Why are you saying that? That I'd lose?
Soral: Not exactly… He's dangerous. He can instantly repel any attack and return it 10-20x stronger. From my observation, it won't be easy.
Akube: Well, he must have a limit, right?
Soral: No one knows. He was blessed by the Grandmaster of Darkness. His power grows from darkness itself…
Akube: Darkness, huh? Cool. That's no problem. I fought Scorpy, who has void power. So what will that guy do against me?
Soral: Little boy… He doesn't matter. The real question is, can your will surpass his? You seem to forget something… No matter what power you have, if I have greater willpower than you, you won't win against me. Now imagine if he has greater willpower than you!!
Akube: Then I'll use my knowledge. As they say, being tricky and experienced is the greatest feat in battle…
Soral: Good. Right now, we don't know what he's capable of… and I don't know what you're capable of. You guys just came into this world. There's much to learn. We, the Grandmasters, have lived since the dawn of time. You guys? You're just babies now. But soon, you'll surpass our expectations… because every last one of you is unique.
Lisa: Damn… The laws in this world are complicated. To survive, you need to be strong as hell.
Scorpy: That's why they call it survival of the fittest.
Akube: I just want to ask… why did he do it? Why would he kill his own friend!!
Soral: Hmmm… what's his name? I think… hmm… Jarreck. Yes, Jarreck is his name.
Lisa: What do you know? That freaking bastard, huh!! Out of all people, he's the one who received that dangerous ability. Damn, as if being a bully in school wasn't enough now he came here to be even worse. Tch.
Akube: That guy… oh come on. Was he summoned with us?
Lisa: Yes, he was. I saw, but he didn't say anything when we arrived in this world… Hmmm, the Nightmare Terror, huh!! Catchy title. I should give myself one too.
Scorpy: Yeah, mine will be "Void Assassin." Yes, that's my title.
Akube: Seriously, now's no time for jokes. Please, lady Soral, take me to Jarreck.
Soral: No. I'll take you to someone close to him. Two of your schoolmates are in the kingdom of Shugia, and he's there now. They allowed him in for old times' sake, but they don't know the danger he brings… I advise you to warn your other friends, then let them handle it.
Akube: Oh, okay. What if he's stronger than them?
Soral: Then you can intervene.
Akube: Okay, send me to where Reika is.
Soral: I'll send you there now.
Akube: I'll be back, guys. See ya.
Lisa: Good luck.
Scorpy: Stay sharp, mah boy.
Akube: Damn you, Scorpy. Hahaha.
Soral sent Akube to the location where Reika hid to warn him about Jarreck. When he arrived, he saw Reika, Shina, and Meji talking. Meji was vigilant but calmed down when Shina and Reika said they were friends.
Cap Meji: Wooo, hold on. How did you get here?
Reika: Akube!! Wow, it's you?
Cap Meji: You know this guy?
Reika: Yes, he's a friend one of us.
Cap Meji: Oh, great.
Shina: Akube!!!!! I can't believe this is you… How have you been? The last time we saw you was in the Heaven Paladin… When you and Dranexx left through us, we haven't seen you since.
Reika: Akube, what brings you here!?
Shina: Yeah, really. What is it?
Akube: Well… that's trouble.
Everyone: Trouble!!!
Reika: Don't tell me the great evil is already here.
Akube: No, not that. It's about Jarreck.
Shina: What about him!?
Cap Meji: Please, tell us what's going on.
Akube: Well… hmm… how do I say this… Hmmm… he's the Nightmare Terror.
Everyone: (In shock)
Reika: Wait… are you saying he's…
Akube: Yes. He's the one responsible for Melina's death.
Shina: Damn that bastard… and he's here with us in the kingdom?
Cap Meji: I knew that guy could not be trusted.
Akube: Easy there. Don't rush in… Jarreck is powerful. He has a deadly ability that let him reflects any attack back at his opponent 20x stronger.
Reika: Seriously!!?
Akube: Not just that… He's like the embodiment of darkness. He's not someone you should mess with. I only know a few details, so don't fight him alone. Work as a team. Don't let your willpower be greater than his. If the battle gets too intense, I will intervene. For now, play it safe… Where is he now?
Shina: I think he went adventuring. He already registered with the Adventurers Guild. He went on his first quest with his girls.
Akube: Adventuring, eh? Perfect. Don't alert the kingdom since it's outside, then you can take care of him…
Cap Meji: I knew that guy was no good at all. I swear I'll make him pay for what he did to your friend.
Akube( Respond angrily): Yeah, I'm more pissed off than you. Trust me… Nobody else wants him dead more than I do. I want his head on a platter.
Akube's rage erupted. His aura unleashed terrifyingly. Reika and the others couldn't hold their nerves; the pressure in the air trembled. Shina, the weakest, knelt down, terrified, her body shaking.
Shina (terrified): No way… What kind of pressure is this? My whole body is screaming for help… I can't stop shaking… Akube is this strong… no way!!
Reika (thought): How can this be? Akube is this powerful? His aura alone makes my legs shake… I feel like I should run. What the hell is this? (Out loud) Bro, tone down the harmonious aura, please.
Akube: Oh, I'm sorry. It's just that I'm so angry.
Reika: I understand. Leave Jarreck to us. We will handle him.
Cap Meji (thought): Wait… All of us combined would never stand a chance. No way. Who are these people? Reika was something else, even Shina… but now I've seen someone that far exceeds them. This Akube is a monster. We must be careful not to offend him, or the whole of Shugia will fall. Better make sure he's on our side.
Shina: So, Akube… Hummm, I'm too scared to even talk to you.
Akube: I'm sorry. Please don't be… Speak to me. What do you want to say or ask?
Shina: Humm… How have you been coping? How is Dranexx doing?
Akube: Oh, we're doing fine. Lisa is living with us now, and we made two new friends. We live fine.
Shina: Oh, that's great. Lisa is with you… She and I never really got along. I'd love to pay you guys a visit. Where do you live?
Akube: We live in the kingdom of Nacia.
Cap Meji (thought): Checkmate… Glad to hear they're on our side. Nacia and Shugia have diplomatic agreements, so no problem.
Reika: So Lisa is with you… With the way she acts around you guys in school, I'm not surprised.
Akube: She and I don't get along. Dranexx is who she's after, trust me.
Reika: My hunch was right! I knew she liked him. (Chuckle)
Cap Meji: Thanks for the information. We need to take care of that guy carefully.
Akube: Be careful. See y'all later.
Akube left. Then Meji told Reika and Shina to ready their strongest warrior.