Chapter 4: Annoying Rodent
"So that explains why they call him the bloody Prince but why are you so dramatic about calling him the Darkwood Prince?" Courtney asked befuddled.
"Well, for years he went on like this until he turned 7 at that time he was already a Tier 1 level 32 Body and Energy BeastMaster Cultivator, with a C - Threat level."
"Makes sense for a son of 1st Duke Farra. Even that young prince John we met a few days ago seemed to be a monster." As Terry spoke, both Courtney and Luber merely nodded their heads. There are 5 tiers of ability commonly known in the Kingdom of David.
Although only ten percent of humans will fail to awaken, most can only become tier 1 in their lifetime. This is due to many factors, which include luck, resources, potential, desperation, etc. Some go on to be tier 2 or tier 3 but very few people in the kingdom make it to tier 4. So few in fact that some of the highest ranking officials in the capital stand at the top of tier 3.
Only 2 individuals in the kingdom can harness the power of tier 5 through external means. And they are the protectors of the kingdom, King Victor Davidson and Duke William Farrar the 1st Duke of the Kingdom of David.
Although they are one of the smaller kingdoms on the continent with the fewest of tier 5 humans, the Kingdom has yet to fall. In fact due to the lack of external war in recent years the kingdom has seen its greatest period of growth ever.
"Indeed, the people began to warm up to him as he began to change the town for the better. Then a post level beast horde attacked. The guards of the town were pushed all the way back to the outer perimeter of the town wall. As they moved behind the Darkwood trees they found that the beasts that were once hot on their tails, seemed to have vanished." A look of amazement came across the faces of the young Campbell's.
"As the guards fell back to the city they saw 6 shadows all dressed in Red/Gold robes. The leader of the 6, being Prince Adoli. With a wave of his hand the bodies of countless beasts piled up beside him absent of all signs of life, blood, and their cores. The people of the city celebrated for a month eating nothing but magical beast meat. From then on he became known as the Darkwood Prince in this town. As time went on and those 6 members of the Darkwood army made more of a name for themselves the admiration the people of this town began to deepen. Now once the Mayor announces it at the end of the tournament, this city will from then on be called Darkwood City."
"Wow, who knew there was such a story in this small town?" Courtney said as she began to look around the living quarters in awe.
"Or, that a C - Level Cultivator could take down a Post level beast horde." Terry said as a look of determination entered his eyes.
"And that is the main point. Originally, my plan to come to the State of Abe is because of their hospitality but I think Prince John had other plans for me coming here. If what I have heard can be trusted then I will be able to enter the Darkwood army by default. I just need you two to do your best so that you can join along with me and the rebirth Cult of Xavier will be able to rely on the Darkwood Prince. As for having talked to the Prince, I have. That is how I know my spot is assured." Luber received a notification from his watch.
"From the looks of it you two will be placed onto Squad 3 and I Squad 4. From my scouting there is a strong person on your team, a prodigy from the Levelland School district. If you can get close to him, if we succeed you guys will be working closely together. In fact, let us head there now the competition should be about to start.
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"Look, there are people going onto the main platform, is the competition starting?"
"Hey, hey, quiet down, of course it's starting dimwit. The Darkwood Arena always opens with a sparring match between Darkwood members."
"Oh look, that's Andrew Tubb's, is he going to take his assessment for Darkwood Colonel?"
"Yes, he is. He has to fight one of the pre-existing colonels in order to advance."
"Quick see who the other colonel is?"
Andrew a Hispanic youth, stood on the stage in a white and orange pen-stripe suit. An electric arch appeared in his hand forming a long spine - like a porcupine needle.
"Lance!"
"Woah, is he calling out Lance Burna, The Darkwood Ripper? I don't think I'd ever be that brave." An onlooker said.
"Would you rather Anette Burna, then?" His friend asked. They all laughed in nervous terror.
"It looks like this might be a formidable young force, no, Sir Isaac?" Xavier Matten said in a perky mood. That young man was even giving him a scare.
"Indeed, from what they say this young man is currently the weakest of the Darkwood forces." Sir Isaac said whilst nodding his head.
"Lance!!"
"You should go out there, Lance, you're only annoying him." A beautiful redhead with flawless skin said as she sat in between her two twin brothers.
"Hmm, I don't like fighting that annoying rodent." On the young girls left sat a red headed muscular behemoth her younger brother Lance Burna, the Darkwood Ripper.
"Oh, don't tell me the famed Darkwood ripper is scared." A childish smile spread across the young girl's face.
"You know better than any that no Darkwood Soldier fears anything. If it weren't for that cheat he has he would remain a Lieutenant Colonel for a bit longer." As he spoke he stood and smirked.
"It isn't a cheat if it's his own ability." The young girl rebuddled.
A broadsword with edges mimicking that of a Moray eel appeared in his hand and Lance smirked changed into a grimace. He then jumped from the platform they were on.
"What's that falling from the tree house up there?"
"I-it's -."
"Lance!!!"
Andrew's body began to shudder as electric arcs began to run amuck. Before Lance could get 3 meters from the ground Andrews body could already be seen in front of him.
[Deleone Pierce]
The spine in Andrew's hand moved decisively as it pointed straight for Lance's heart. Instead of counter attacking with brute strength which is what Lance is known for, his body slithered past the spine like blade with ease.
[Shatter Series: Solid Front]
Lance readjusted in mid-air to face the back of Andrew as he released his strongest defensive technique.
"Isn't that a defensive technique sir Isaac why is he using it when he has the perfect opportunity to end the fight?" Xavier asked, puzzled.
"It is. I believe it is similar to the basic skill art shield wall. It must be the variation he understood after merging it with his nature. Though, he must have some information about Andrew's power we aren't privy to.
The flat side of the blade made contact with Andrews' back, sending them both flying, stunning the audience.
"Arrrggghhhh, So annoying." Before the audience could process what was going on Lance already began his mad charge toward Andrew unleashing a mad barrage of attacks.
"Die, Die, Die, you filthy, annoying, rodent."
The audience was at a loss.
Meanwhile up in the tree house the third figure on the couch put down his cup.
"Anette, in ten minutes go down and monitor them, make sure they don't destroy anything." A handsome redheaded young man stood from the couch preparing his belongings.
"Yes sir," The young girl instantly snapped upright in a salute as she received her orders. After the order was given she relaxed once again. "Then what will you do, Marsh?"
"The prince ordered my return. He wishes for me to meet Polemarch Vana and welcome our guests to the arena."
"Ok, be safe. I'll keep these two in check."
"Thank you." With that he left out of the tree house and hopped on the back of his war dog.
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