The sun was starting to rise and announce its presence upon the entire golden desert and bring its warm welcome.
Polemos was already awake as he was doing his daily routine in the morning as he had always done since he started training.
"They say even true masters continue to practice their basics as it's the foundation for which one builds themselves upon. Wait when did I get so philosophical Gods I really must be crazy then, right Rose!"
Rose ignored Polemos as she was clearly sleeping as she had celebrated a little too much as she ate more than half of the red horned bearded meat.
"Yeah I should just let her sleep, should look at that Mana technique after I'm done with my routine also. Only got six more sets then I'll look if I can apply some of the information I can understand into my spells to make them stronger or see what will happen. Because you know science!"
Polemos was able to finish his routine at a steady pace, grabbed a bowl, made a water ball and dropped it into the bowl so he could wash his face.
When Polemos was washing his face he looked into the water as he stared into his deep purple eyes.
"Gods, these eyes are beautiful. Why would they call me cursed or say I bring bad luck? Alright that's enough of that, that'll come later when, well Alyan will explain why. I mean it's a little annoying as to why I was sorted out. If anything hasn't the tribe getting stronger hasn't it if anything."
Polemos was still looking at his reflection as he spoke and when he said the last line he saw his eyes change slightly as they turned that devilish purple color along with that devil-like smile.
"Well that's interesting to know, didn't know they did that plus, that smile, I don't know if that's bad luck or good, damn. Wait, is this normal, natural, or I don't know….screw it for now it's just another entry in my journal anyway but, has a higher priority. Alright let's look at that Mana technique then till the suns a little higher than."
Polemos never really had a day when something new was being added to that journal. If one were to look at it they would think it was the writings of a mad man as he coded it in the languages he learned in his first life. As a joke Polemos even titled the journal 'The Ravings of The Mad One.'
The sun continued to rise in the beautiful and deep blue sky as it brought with it its warmth and light.
Polemos was lost in the Mana technique that he lost his sense of time til Rose poked him with her antenna and hissed to get his attention.
"Mmm, oh when did you wake up? Sorry I was lost in this technique book, sorry. You're probably hungry right, I mean I did kinda skip breakfast so give me a few and I'll have breakfast ready, then could you take me to the bottom of our camp so I could climb it for training."
Rose just hissed and swung her head side to side.
"Hissssss."
Polemos put the technique inside his necklace as he started to make breakfast of roasted red horned bearded meat along with some berries that he found around the water source. Carl's bloody journal had information about edible types of berries and other things in the desert.
After Polemos made breakfast and when they both ate their fill Polemos found himself staring up at the tall rocky spire in front of him.
"Alright let's climb this then. Hopefully my fear of heights didn't reincarnate along with me, as that would be very bad but, that'll never stop me if it did." Polemos grinned a determined smile as he rubbed his hands as he started his climb up the rocky spire.
It took a while for Polemos to reach the top of the rocky spire as he had a workout like he never experienced.
When he reached the entrance and pulled himself in he was drenched in sweat, breathing heavily, his hands were torn, knees bleeding, but the life in his eyes were bright and alive as he felt a rush as he climbed higher and higher.
"That was unreal, I need to add this to the routine for this entire hunt, this'll definitely be our main camp the entire time, as there are plenty of other nests around this mid-size water source. But first things first I need to clean these hands then rest and meditate for a bit as I feel like I'm about to advance my stage as well as Mana wash my bones." Polemos was grinning from ear to ear as he was getting stronger and having a lot of fun.
Polemos slowly got up and cleaned his hands as well himself also as he was covered in grim and blood. After he cleaned himself he started to meditate and rest.
Polemos was lost in his meditation as time continued to flow on by.
Polemos didn't open his eyes til the sun was high in the sky.
"How long was I out for?"
Polemos flexed his hands but noticed that they didn't hurt as much as earlier.
"Did I advance to the sixth stage! Good, very good, why'd I say that? But only the pain is less, it's still good though I'll try washing my bones after."
Polemos grinned that devilish smile, as he called out to Rose as he wanted to scout and see if the other two made it to the nest or were going to be arriving anytime soon as he wanted them to be surprised by what he had planned.
"Rose, I hope you're ready two meet my two 'friends' because it's going to be a party. Give me a little bit then we will go out and get the arena set."
Polemos was getting very excited for what was to come as he had been planning this for a while. Even though he had added some things along the way in order to give out the best response.
When Polemos was all done and ready to go both Rose and Polemos left their camp as they went out and searched around and scout multiple locations for the party.
They continued all the way til the sun was setting and the first moon was showing her presence.
Then Polemos saw what he was waiting for the entire time, as he broke out that devilish smile as his eyes also flashed that devilish purple light.
"Finally you've arrived, it's about time and you've even gone to the best location possible to set up. You'll even be able to smell the last thing you'll ever smell as well as add to my growing collection of ashes. Hahahahahahahaha, let's go Rose and let's set up this party as you'll be the monster that brings fear, as I'll be the devil that seals their fate."
Polemos patted Rose's head as they went to the location they scouted earlier as it was the perfect place to set a trap. It was in between two massive sand dunes that had one entrance or exit, it was a straight shot through. As in the middle it was even rounded out in the middle like a small arena which was perfect for a camp or a stage.
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Resam, Nesam, and the new addition a horse carrying a beaten and bloodied corpse, who's name they had completely forgotten as they only used him as what Alyan said he was: bait.
Resam and Nesam were twins and looked exactly the same except for a scar that ran across the opposite eye. They were both 1.8 meters tall, bald, and even the same build.
Resam, and Nesam were both riding their horses towards what looked like a campfire as there was smoke in the air. As they continued to get closer and closer to the smoke they were even able to smell what was even on the campfire.
As they finally entered the gorge in the middle of the sand dunes they saw something that made them smile an evil smile.
They saw a tent that blocked the exit of the small arena circle with a campfire in front of it with someone roasting their dinner all alone. They couldn't see the individual's face as it was covered with a deep hood. As they trotted closer to the individual enough to where they were about in the middle of the arena then Resam yelled trying to threaten the individual.
"Hey pissant! We're taking over your tent and supplies so scram, cause if you don't then you'll join 'bait' over there." As he pointed to the corpse on the horse.
The individual only looked up and said.
"..."
Nothing.
'Did this pissant just ignore me.' Resam was angry that the individual ignored him.
"Did you not hear what my brother said to you slave, scram or you'll end up like 'bait over there!!" Nesam repeated what his brother said but louder.
"..."
The individual only continued to stare and say nothing.
The individual was starting to really piss them off. As their faces furrowed in anger but, when they were close enough to when they could hear him talk, he spoke in a slightly familiar voice.
"Oh course I heard you, I was just shocked and surprised it would be you two, Resam and Nesam. And you even brought a guest along too. What was it you called him, bait right? Oh and where are my manners? I should put my hood down and introduce myself but, I'll introduce my partner as she has just arrived."
The individual pointed behind them as their eyes went wide and their faces started to lose color and their bodies started to shake violently as a giant centipede was staring down at them and hissing very angrily.
"That's my amazing partner, Rose. She's actually quite harmless really but, when I told her the last of my story, it looks like she really doesn't like you two at all as I haven't heard that hiss since we first met. Oh sorry for rambling again. I apologize, where are my manners?"
Polemos stood up as he pulled the hood down revealing his face.
"It's me, Polemos. I'm finally throwing that party you guys wanted but, I don't think it's what you think but I know I'll enjoy the shit out of it, maybe. I think I'm crazy. What do you guys think?"
When Resam and Nesam turned back around and saw who the individual was they were absolutely shocked as they recognized those cursed purple eyes. But were confused as well because they didn't remember asking him for a party.
"You looked shocked, well it was something you guys said very briefly, just don't remember which one it was as Gods you guys are so similar. But enough about that." Polemos cleared his throat as he took a bow like a devil mocking an angel and exclaimed in excitement!
"Hello and Welcome!! To the Party!!"