* 2 hours after the start of the test *
* Dagfinn *
* It will be a while since the test started. So far I haven't felt a big change in this forest. Still what a sinister place, I came across the bones of children several times. If they died so young it was because they were far too weak to survive in our world. That said, the examiner wanted us to recover nearly 10 emblems but nothing prevents those who have had theirs stolen from returning to the charge. And implicitly no rule forbids killing one's opponent. As I brushed my face near a river I felt several presences behind my back. Suddenly 5 Killicks pounced on me *.
-We got you the Albino.
* The albino. I hate this nickname. Angry I turned to the first one and exploded his jaw with a punch. He fell to the ground and passed out as dry. The look I gave them was most terrifying*.
-Who is it that shouted ... The albino already?
* They indicated the guy I had just knocked out just now. I picked up his emblem and put it in my pocket *.
-Come on, I'll spare you this time
* They shuddered backwards then fled into the forest. Suddenly an axe flew into the sky and planted one of them in the back *.
-Finally I changed my mind.
* My nickname the Albino comes from the fact that my hair unlike most Killicks my skin was fair, almost white and my hair was blond. It was a side effect of the fact that we mixed our DNA with slaves. Even though my mom and dad were both pure killicks, they were descended from human slaves, which altered parts of my genome. Being an Albino makes me feel bad at the start of bullying from my little friends. Then one day my uncle Ralph told me *.
-Whatever we say you are still a Killick. A proud warrior of the most terrifying race on earth and a Killick never lets himself be treated that way even by his fellows.
-Haha * laughed uncle Lerch *. So there kid you amaze me. If a quiet guy like Ralph talks about you, it's really bad.
-I am sorry.
-Do not be. If little idiots bother you because you're different show them who you are. * He said taking me in his arms *. Look, I'm almost as white as you.
-Not too much anyway. * Said Visra *.
- Right, just enough to charm these ladies. We are Killicks Dagfinn and we all respect strenght. Show them that you are strong and everyone will respect you.
* After his speech I found the leader of the group of kids who was bullied me and beat him so violently that he came home bleeding. Worse still, his father refused to let him go home *.
-You will meditate on your defeat outside my house.
-Dad.
* That said I have learned the lesson well. I slaughtered this weak band without the slightest pity and took their emblem from them. But rather than kill them I handicapped them by severing their limbs *.
-It will not kill you but since you are kids who know ?
* Dagger was right. The weak act in bands. Using cunning and treachery to come to an end. While crossing the forest I had to run into some guys, but as by tacit agreement we just nodded and passed each other. Also, another unwritten rule is that we do not track the target of another without his consent. The strong respects the strong. However with 5 emblems in pockets it was already a pie. It was only a matter of time before I finished this ordeal. As I walked towards the center of the forest I suddenly felt a presence in the distance. I started to shake with all my muscles unable to take a step forward. Concentrating on my sight I could see several hundred yards away who was causing this *.
-Dagur.
* This guy was leaning against a tree looking relaxed, yet he was firmly on his guard. How many did he have? If it is, he has none and he is just being smart. Finally it is not an easy target better to avoid losing strength to face him. So I decided to bypass it. Having said that as soon as I turned around I came face to face with my worst nightmare. Maybe he was the one giving me those palpitations after all. Although not in fact, no animosity or aggressiveness emanated from him that made him even more terrifying since he is a Killick *.
-My ... Majesty. I ... I didn't hear you coming.
* His hand moved slowly but surely towards me and my heart skipped a beat. Then he suddenly grabbed my sleeve *.
-Tell me ... the albino. * He said calmly *. Finally, it's rude on my part. What is your name ?
-Dagfin. your highness. Dagfinn son of Hatzel.
-Oh, Dagfin ... Tell me. What's your relationship with this guy deep down?
* Does he strike up a conversation with me? I thought he was a bloodthirsty monster but he looks like he's a lot different than I expected. Up close he is much smaller than me too *.
-Majesty...
-Kaleb. * He said *. Call me Kaleb.
-Well Kaleb. This guy down there Dagur is my cousin. When we first met he tore my ear out while fighting ten of us. I'm ashamed to admit it but he was much stronger than us. Today I don't know how powerful it has become, but I too have changed and I intend to crush him.
* As I spoke about Dagur his face seemed to glow more and more. That said, he gripped me even more firmly *.
-I see. * Said he smiling *. I would like him to become my friend. He's the only one who has dared to speak directly to me since I arrived here. Could you ask for it for me?
-Impossible. I can't blame this guy.
-You wouldn't even do it for your prince?
-If you constantly put forward the title of prince you will never make a friend.
* I saw him walk away and sit in a corner of the sulky tree *.
-Even if against other emblems? * He asked *. I have a few extra.
*Someone ? This madman had a good twenty of them alone. At this stage some will not even be able to qualify. I did not intend to give in to temptation *.
-I refuse. I am a warrior. I will get my emblems by myself. But I promise you to intercede on your behalf at the end of the trial.
* He stopped sulking and got up much more radiant *.
- Okay, you swear to me?
-On my name.
* He went off with a smile, leaving the emblems he had picked up on the ground. It is because he is much more carefree than he looks. I put the emblems back in a corner and hurried away. Right after my departure a boy unearthed the emblems that I had hidden *.
-Holy shit It was hot. The Albino and the prince at the same time would have been complicated. What a fool to leave this whole jackpot unattended.
-You said Chargone.
* I felt him sweat all over his bones as his hand moved to his ax *.
- Bad stupid choice.
* I kicked him and knocked him out. Decidedly the weak will always fight like the weak. The prince does not seem to him to sort out his victims and Dagur is not ready to move *.
* 12 hours after the start of the test *
* Dagur *
* It will be a while since I made the slightest movement. He must stay 12 hours to break everything. By focusing on my senses I see approximately what is going on outside. Those who will become the prey and those who will become the hunters. Losers in this event will not have access to warrior professions such as Scouts or Cleaners. They will be mainly farmers or merchants, see explorer like the father of Dagfinn. I have heard tales of his exploits in combat, but rarely of his explorations. I don't know why, but he suddenly stopped showing signs of life just like aunt Faye. I understand Dagfinn who had to live without his parents, but life gave me a second chance. Coming out of my lethargy I decided to get up. I stretched my arms a little and cracked my bones *.
-You can go out guys, there's no point in spying me.
* Immediately a group of about twenty guys came out from behind the treetops. My word is that there were many *.
-We are not spying on you, don't worry. * Said one of them *.
* One of the boys came up with his hands up to let me know he wasn't hostile *.
-We noticed that everyone avoided the center because of your presence so it became a meeting point for us who finished the test. * He continued *.
* Well, this kid was very eloquent. To see his clothes he was not a country man. He wore a tunic similar to the prince's but the one had tiger patterns on it. His hair was tied back in a ponytail *.
- My name is Enriksen. I live in the capital like you but this is the first time we meet. Nice to meet you.
* He held out his hand to me, smiling. Out of politeness I did the same *.
-Come on those with excess emblems give it to him.
* They began to rummage in their pockets to give me the ones they had in excess and I admit that it annoyed me a little. This guy had an idea in his head I didn't like it. I put my hand on Enrik's shoulder and smiled *.
-What kind of person do you take me for? * I whispered in his ear *. I'm a Killick I don't need your charity. * I was shouting *.
* I put my hands in my pockets and walked away from them but before walking away I turned around and gave them a murderous look *.
-If on my return I find only one of them, I will kill you without hesitation.
* The message having passed I disappeared at lightning speed. My faith finding people in the middle of this forest was a piece of cake for me. I was mainly targeting those who were hiding. Those who hid in caves like cowards, those who waited for two others to fight to finish off the winner, those who thought they were clever by setting traps. Basically I was waging war on those who believed they wouldn't need their strength to survive, those who thought they were safe. I believe that a certain sadism awakened in me casually. That said, I did too much and took an easy 20. When I returned Enriksen and his henchmen had already leave. If I had accepted his help I would be indebted to him and that is out of the question *.
- I told you that if you stayed I would kill you.
-I think you misinterpreted my gesture. It is natural for the hosts to offer a present to the owner of the place.
- A bit like paying a tribe, you mean. What do you want from me?
-Become your friend. You will need it when you find yourself alone at the top. * He said calmly *. You and I don't think like the other Killicks. You received a scholar's education am I wrong?
-If I tell you yes, are you going to leave me? Right now we're enemies and I hardly need someone who relies on others to win. If you want my trust you'll have to prove yourself.
-Yet I'm only asking that.
-Let's keep it simple. Prove to me that you can pass this test on your own and alone. And only then will I reconsider your offer.
*He leave the place but i kept my eyes on him. I suddenly turned and threw a dagger in his direction but instead of hearing a cry it was a wild beast growl that I heard *.
-That....
* I rushed to the place and found a wolf lying on the ground. It was only a baby and it must be said that I did not miss it. Enrik had disappeared. I felt sorry for this poor beast and dragged it to the river where I try to cure his injuries *.
-Poor little beast.
* He was gorgeous and his coat was snow white just like most wolves on this island. "Your blood is of rare purity which means that the mutants you spawn will be very different from the demonic bugs we are used to seeing." These were the words of Blessing and the idea occurred to me. I bled my vein and made him lick my blood. The hungry boy literally bit my wrist and I moaned in pain. It was then that I saw it with my own eyes. The white coat quickly turned a deep black and a second set of eyes grew under the first. The Cub also grows a few centimeters. The little beast pounced on me and began to lick me *.
-HaHa ... haha ...
* He was magnificent and he seemed much smarter and stronger than a normal beast. My first transformation to Killick blood and it was a success. I think I made a loyal friend *.
* 2 hours before the end of the selection *.
* End of chapter *.