hehe time to test the effect i guess
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Urban · MelvinDash
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ch 0 2 First Crow
Urban · MelvinDash
tsk
The creature's voice broke as it recounted the tragic conclusion of their tale. "Blinded by his lies, the village turned against her. He accused her of witchcraft, and in his jealousy, he convinced them to burn her alive. She died proclaiming her innocence and her love for me. Her death... it broke something within me. My grief turned to rage, driving me to seek vengeance against those who wronged us."
Urban · MelvinDash
i knew it
The story took a darker turn as the Kapre recounted how the village chief, driven by jealousy and greed, had discovered their secret meetings. "He desired her, but she chose me. Unable to bear his rejection, he branded her a witch, claiming she was bound to bring doom upon the village through her union with a creature of the night."
Urban · MelvinDash
i remember the scene on castlevania
The revelation seemed to hang in the air, heavy with implications Lucius had not anticipated. The Kapre spoke of Carla with a tenderness that belied its fearsome appearance. "She was different," it continued. "She saw beyond my form, found kindness in me. I offered her my protection, blessed the village with good harvests and guidance through me. Our bond was one of love, pure and true."
Urban · MelvinDash
oh my
As Lucius stood over the defeated Kapre, sword in hand and ready to deliver the final blow, the creature's voice, weary and filled with an unexpected sorrow, halted his strike. "It was not my nature to harm," the Kapre said, its eyes, now dim and reflective, locking onto Lucius's. "My rage... it was born of love, not malice. Love for a human woman, Carla."
Urban · MelvinDash
An explosive battle ensued, where every swing of Lucius's sword met with a barrage of natural fury, the Kapre wielding the forest as its weapon. Yet, for every vine that sought to ensnare him, Lucius's blade burned a path of light, cutting through the darkness and the Kapre's defenses. The battle raged, a tempest of fire and shadow, until finally, with a cry that echoed the sorrow of the ancient woods, the Kapre fell, its massive form collapsing onto the forest floor, subdued but not slain.
Urban · MelvinDash
i got chills with the fight
ch 0 3 Kapre
Urban · MelvinDash
Back in the heart of the confrontation, Lucius, far from being daunted by the Kapre's show of strength, stood his ground. The smoke, which might have blinded any other, seemed to clear for him, allowing him to read the Kapre's movements with an almost supernatural acuity. As the Kapre launched another attack, Lucius moved with grace, dodging the heavy fists with agility that belied his sturdy form.
Urban · MelvinDash
The battle between man and myth was a spectacle of primal force and human determination. Lucius, leveraging his knowledge of supernatural creatures, targeted the Kapre's vulnerabilities, not with the intent to kill but to subdue. His fists found their mark time and again, yet the Kapre, a creature of significant might and ancient magic, refused to be easily bested. Its thick hide and supernatural strength made it a formidable opponent, one that would not fall to physical might alone.
Urban · MelvinDash
Inside their homes, the villagers of Dalisay clutched at each other, their faces drawn with fear as the sounds of battle invaded their sanctuaries. Children buried their faces into their mothers' sides, while the elders whispered prayers to every deity they knew, hoping against hope that the nightmare that had plagued them for so long would finally end. The roar of the Kapre, a sound they knew all too well, sent shivers down their spines, but the unfamiliar clash of battle filled them with a cautious hope.
Urban · MelvinDash
The Kapre, with a deep and mocking laugh that seemed to resonate with the very trees around them, made the first move. A massive arm swung through the thick smoke, aiming a powerful smash towards the spot where Lucius perched. The force of the attack was such that it caused the ancient tree to tremble, its leaves shivering as if in fear, accompanied by a fearsome roar that echoed through the night, a sound that spoke of ancient power and untold rage.
Urban · MelvinDash
comeon
"I am here for the village of Dalisay," he declared, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "Your reign of fear ends tonight."
Urban · MelvinDash
hmm
Through the haze, a deep, rumbling voice broke the silence, resonant and commanding, yet carrying a curious undertone. "A Sellsword," it called out, the smoke swirling as if animated by the sound. "Why do you invade my sanctuary?"
Urban · MelvinDash
Hours passed, with only the occasional rustle of leaves or the distant cry of a night creature piercing the quiet. Then, without warning, the atmosphere shifted. A dense, heavy smoke began to fill the air, curling around tree trunks and blanketing the ground in a thick fog that made visibility nearly impossible. It was as if the night itself had descended to the earth, obscuring all in its path.
Urban · MelvinDash
Perched high within the sprawling branches of an ancient tree, Lucius waited, the stillness of the night enveloping him like a cloak. His eyes, accustomed to the dark, scanned the dense foliage below, a silent sentinel in the domain he suspected belonged to the Kapre. The air, thick with anticipation, seemed to hold its breath along with him.
Urban · MelvinDash
I honestly enjoyed this
ch 0 2 The Sword with a Price
Urban · MelvinDash
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ch 38 Lost in Circles
Lucius: Chronicles of a Sellsword
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