I heard a ring echo throughout the barrel before I was sent flying.
("HOLYYYY!!") [Solace]
I swore in my mind as I felt all my bones rattle. The amount of air pressure pushing down on me made it feel like I couldn't breathe.
"You have acquired |Experience|. |Temperance| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]
("I CAN'T SEE!!") [Solace]
My lips and eyelids fluttered and flapped like one of those cartoons. Never had I imagined such a thing would ever happen to me.
("Are my clothes still there?!") [Solace]
I could barely feel my clothing from all the air rushing past me, so I hoped they didn't tear off. Other than that, I still needed to breathe.
("The pressure is so high!") [Solace]
I grit my teeth as I tried to raise my arms to serve as cover. I struggled quite a bit, but I somehow managed.
("There we go.") [Solace]
With my arms now blocking the airflow, I took a long deep breath.
("Now, where am I?") [Solace]
Looking downwards, I saw my environment change quickly. Ten seconds ago, I could've sworn I saw the dwarf town before soaring over a forest.
("Was that Armdale? I must be close to Fina's school then.") [Solace]
That was when I had a sudden realization.
("How am I supposed to land?!") [Solace]
Knowing the amount of force I was carrying, I wouldn't be surprised if I went splat the moment I hit the ground.
("|Reinforce|!") [Solace]
"You have acquired |Experience|. |Reinforce| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]
("Oh wow, I haven't seen that level up in a while- wait no! Concentrate!") [Solace]
|Reinforce| was just a safety measure. I had no clue if that was enough to keep me alive.
("Maybe if I use martial arts?") [Solace]
As I had that thought, I saw something approaching from the corner of my eye.
("Huh? What's that?") [Solace]
Focusing in on the object, my eyes widened in fear.
("Jukhan?!") [Solace]
The man who had been victim to my Master was barreling towards me. How was he catching up to me? I had no clue, and that terrified me.
"I can sense you, you little twerp! I'm going to rip your head off!" [Jukhan]
His voice boomed loud enough for me to hear clearly over the deafening wind.
("Oh dear gods…") [Solace]
I saw this man kicking off the air, slowly inching ever closer.
("This guy's a monster! He's literally flying using brute force!") [Solace]
Seeing that, I knew I had to slow him down.
"|Liquid Barrage|!" [Solace]
Firing a ton of water bullets at Jukhan, he simply shrugged it off.
"Don't insult me with such measly skills!" [Jukhan]
He seemed more pissed off considering that he was accelerating.
("Really?!") [Solace]
Lightning suddenly appeared around his body, causing him to suddenly appear next to me.
"Caught you." [Jukhan]
"...Well shi-" [Solace]
So I ate a knuckle sandwich.
"Agh!" [Solace]
"You have gained |Experience|. |Temperance| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]
I was sent spiraling down into a random street. My vision blurred as I tried to get up, which had me recognizing that I was near the school. By "near the school", I meant in the middle of a plaza with plenty of random people staring at me with confusion.
("No time to think, run!") [Solace]
I immediately picked myself up and sprinted with this weird limping form. Unfortunately, I was slammed back into the ground from behind.
"Urgh!" [Solace]
I felt a heavy weight on me, keeping me pinned down.
"Trying to run, whelp?" [Jukhan]
He pressed a foot down on my back, forcing me to cough out blood.
("Oh that ain't good…") [Solace]
That was the first time I coughed out blood. Let me tell you this; it wasn't a good feeling.
"Stop right there!" [???]
A female voice shouted at Jukhan, along with the sound of many footsteps.
"Hm?" [Jukhan]
I turned my head to see a red haired woman and a squad of people wearing red and gold armor. Each one held a spear and shield, along with a sword strapped to their waists.
"I am Eris Reid, captain of the Crimson Knight Order! I command you to stand down!" [Red Haired Woman]
Jukhan lifted his foot off of me and turned to the knights, lightning crackling menacingly.
"Make me." [Jukhan]
The woman gripped her spear, causing flames to encircle her body.
"As you wish." [Eris Reid]