Raja left early in the morning, he didn't want to disturb everyone in their sleep. He bid goodbye to the village chief and said that he'll come back.
Before he left, Raja already inquired about everything that he wanted to know, though some of them remained unanswered.
Raja: So east is the Burhnam Empire, North is Tulado Kingdom, west is Kitara kingdom, and south which is here, the Kzte Union.
Raja walked deep in the south as the village chief had suggested.
Raja: According to the village chief, If I walked a few hours I'll reach the town. I wish nothing bad befall them while I'm gone.
Raja walked and walked. Then suddenly he stopped, and looked around. He can hear indistinct cries and growl not far from where he is.
Raja: Does demons still exist?
He turned and turned to trace the origin of the sound, and then he faced north. After verifying that the sound indeed came from that direction he took his sword from his Void stash.
Shhiiiing!
Raja was well equipped with weapons but his armor was the problem, though it looked like a normal armor but its just the interior. He still needs to find a way to complete it again. His armor can definitely defend him but the effects are maximized if his armor is complete.
Raja: This armor sure is really handy in times like these.
After concealing his pressence he reached the origin of the sound. Raja peeked so that he won't be noticed.
Growl!
Wraaaaa!
Yaaaa!
Grrr!
No!
No! Kyaaa!
Raja saw the riders of the chariot was being attacked and some of them already lost their lives to the demonized bear.
Roar!
The demonized bear ravaged them with its sharp claws.
Protect the young lady!
The guards are protecting a young woman and her attendant, but the guards die right after another.
Swoosh!
With a single wave of its claws,
Togs!!
Died another guard
The young lady was drenched in blood as the demonized bear cut the guard and sprayed blood all over her dress. Then she shouted-
Kyaa!
The demonized bear who was focused on attacking the guards, turned its head towards the young woman but yet again another guard risked his life to save her.
Thankfully they dodged death but not for long.
The demonized bear didn't stop at one swing and was getting ready for another one.
Wooosh!
Raja who was only a few meters away used an ability to close the gap between them.
The guard thought that it was curtains fall for him, so he stood up to be the shield as he saw Raja approaching, and slowly closed his eyes.
Klang!!
A loud sound was created by the bear's claws meeting Raja's sword.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Raja: Take them away from here! Hurry!
The remaining guards heed his order, even if he was an outsider. There was nothing they could do, because of him they were still alive. They took the young woman to flee from the scene as they would still be targeted if they remained.
The bear looked at them as they flee and tried to ran after them but Raja didn't let him through.
The bear swung its claws again. But everytime Raja was able to block it. The bear was getting annoyed and started swinging both of its claws at the same time.
Ting!
Ting!
Ting!
Ting!
But even with both claws, the bear was still not able to injure Raja. And it made the bear even more furious.
Raja: They should be far away by now. Then there is no reason to hold back.
The bear finally understood that Raja was just toying with him, the bear charged its huge body instead of swinging its claws unto Raja. The bear was unaware of what Raja was planning.
Roar!
Raja: So you plan to crush me with your giant body huh?
A giant figure with 5 meters tall came running straight to Raja, but Raja didn't show any fear for the bear charging at him.
Raja posed and said
Raja: Slice open, Wind blade!
Tssss!
Fhwaaaah!
Raja swung his sword and blades made of wind emerged from the tip of his sword.
Tussshhk!
It strucked the bear and giving it a clean cut, which sliced its upper body just beneath its head, leaving the right side of its body barely hanging .
Groa!
Grrro!
The bear was coughing blood as it fell.
Boom!
A large crash was heard as its giant body hit the ground.
The creature wasn't moving, indicated that it was dead.
The young lady and his guards saw everything, though they retreated and hid in a bush. They saw everything and could not believe their eyes.
*He defeated it*
*By himself*
*That monster should be atleast A - class threat but he defeated it in a single move.*
Raja who walked up to the dead bear, and examined its body.
Raja: It was demonized for quite some time now, its claws evolved. No wonder their blades weren't able to handle it.
As Raja was examining its corpse, the guards and the young lady approached him. As they were still afraid that the bear is still alive, they approached Raja cautiously.
*Thank you for coming to our aid*
*If you weren't here, who knows what might have happend to the young lady*
The guards expressed their gratitude and bowed to Raja and he bowed in response.
Young lady: You protected me from the attack, what might you want as a reward? Money?
Raja thought that the young lady was not just a regular woman passing by.
Raja: I was just passing by when I heard you guys are being attacked.
*You heard?*
*Which direction did you came from?*
Raja: Just along the road in the south.
*But that is 50 yards away.*
Exclaimed the guard who answered immediately.
*I am officer Freed from the Ktze Union*
Raja glanced at the young lady and said-
Raja: I'd take that you are an important person from the Union.
The young lady nodded.
Princess Kylie: I am the first princess Kylie O' Gunjo of the Ktze Union.
Raja: I am Raja.
The princess shook his hand.
Princess Kylie: So you are from the God Slayer?
Raja glanced at the princess and gave a fake smile just to hide his anger.
Raja: Yes, I'm planning to head to the next town to conduct an investigation. (If they are acquianted with the fake wannabees, I must be cautious around them)
Princess Kylie: What a coincidence, we are heading there too.
Raja: (What?! Did my luck run out or something?)
Princess Kylie: For that I propose a deal.
Raja: What kind of a deal?
Princess Kylie: If you take me there safe, I will reward you great amount of money, and I heard that a General of God Slayer was there. I could have a word with him and promote you, how does that sound?
The news gave Raja's body, life. His luck didn't run out yet. On the contrary, luck was on his side afterall. There was no way he'd let a big fish escape his grasp.
Raja: A promotion sounds really good.
Princess Kylie: So is it a deal?
Raja: How can I be assured that you will do what you promised?
Princess Kylie: Rest assured. My father was there in the town too.
Raja: Then its settled. I will be protecting you on the way.
Freed: Whoo! Having you on our side really is reassuring.
*We must bury the others first, we cannot let them be exposed like this.*
The guards started to bury their dead comrades.
Tears started falling from their eyes as they witness their comrades' last moments.
After burying them, they started to move. With the carriage broken, the princess walked just like everybody else.
Raja: It's getting dark, lets camp here for the night.
*But we're still inside the forest*
Raja: Don't worry, I'll keep watch.
Freed: Start setting up camp. Princess please sit down first as we prepare your tent.
The princess nodded and waited patiently.
As they prepared the tents, the princess looked at Raja. Then he noticed her looking at him, he looked puzzled.
Princess Kylie: Why would a talented man like you be at God Slayer.
Raja: I am only good at killing off monsters.
The princess was surprised about his answer.
Princess Kylie: That monster earlier, it wasn't normal wasn't it?
Raja: Im surprised you knew.
Princess Kylie: I realized that the guards' swords were of no use against that thing.
Raja: That bear should've been a few months in demonized state.
Princess Kylie: What was it that you used? I only saw a glimmer of light coming from your sword. Was it magic?
Raja: Whatever you want to call it.
Princess Kylie: Can I see your sword?
Raja: For what purpose?
Princess Kylie: I'm just intrigued about ylur weapon.
Raja: Sure, but be careful.
Raja didn't hide it inside his Void stash as it would raise suspiscion. He unsheathe it and gave it to the princess.
Shing!
Pewng!
She was lost for words. It was the one and only Lunaris' Wrath. She couldn't believe her eyes. Lunaris' Wrath was made from Lunaris' blade but remodeled and made to fit into the owner's choice. But it was not remodeled by any simple operation, it was remodeled using a special spell, Rewrite.
Raja looked at her intensely as she hold the sword.
Raja: (Based on her reaction, she might knew of this sword)
She returned the sword to Raja as she thought that any more further, holding that blade would make her heart burst from nervousness.
Princess Kylie: Where did you get a hold of that relic?
Raja: It was a gift from a friend. ( I made it of course Lunaris' was furious that I took his blade from him)
Princess Kylie: Impossible, a lot would kill just to have that sword. Others would even pay a lot of money just to acquire that, but it was only gifted to you?
Raja: Yes, ( As if she'd believe that I was the founder of God Slayer)
The princess just couldn't believe Raja. And ask Raja a barrage of questions, which Raja managed to evade any information about him. And this continued for a
while.
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