The old man thanked Dan profusely over and over again. He invited them both over to his house but Dan refused because he did not want to intrude. Pedro on the other house was an entirely different story.
"We will consider it, if it is not to much trouble then please kindly instruct us to it so that we may find it if we do not find a place to stay."
The old man told them where his house was, it was on top of the Golden hill, if they asked around then they would easily find it.
Dan paid the entrance fee for both himself and Pedro. Pedro hesitated a second before walking entering the giant gates.
One of the pillars lit up with a bright white light that blinded everyone and made a large siren sound. The sound was so loud it scared Dan.
An arrow barely missed Pedro by a hair span."Halt!" A loud voice commanded. On top of the pillar in a watch tower was a guard holding a crossbow. His two guard friends were also aiming crossbows at him. On the other two watch towers 4 other men, 2 on each towers who were aiming spears and javelin at him.
The man who had shot the arrow earlier jumped down from the pillar. He landed gracefully and lightly on his feet. A beautiful man with long black hair. The clothes he was wearing was also beautiful. Loosely fitting right red trousers with bright red and orange blazer. Truth be told he looked more like a woman than a man.
The man unsheathed his sword which was around his waist. He swung at Pedro in the blink of an eye.
CLANG!
The clash of steel brought back Pedro's attention. He was standing still where he had stood not moving a single inch. In front of him Dan had blocked the man's sword with the sheath of his sword. The mysterious man jumped a few meters back creating space between the two.
"Why are you defending that demon?" He asked. Even his voice sounded like a woman. A delicate voice that carried emotion. Dan gave an angry scowl to the man.
"Why are you attacking my friend?"
"So you're an accomplice? Well then die with him!" He lunged himself towards Dan who barely blocked it again with his sheath again. He cast the quick enchantment to unlock the sealing spell from the katana and drawed it.
His katana was broken was broken into several long pieces.
Different thoughts paced through his head and he finally remembered how this happened. It was when he had thrown the sword onto the ground in a fit of rage.
"Fuck!" The man swung his sword which Dan easily dodged, he thrust his sword and it went straight into Dan's left shoulder. 'Bastard!' Dan shouted in his head. He threw a punch but the man tilted his head without any problem. He thrust his sword several times at Dan who could only cross his hands.
Pedro who had been watching finally decided to take action. He put his two hands together first before placing them on the ground.
The ground quickly turned into a muddy bog. It swallowed everyone until they were waist deep.
The old man came running from beyond the gate. "STOP!" He shouted, "STOP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY GUEST'S?" The man who had attacked Dan jumped from the big standing in front of the old man.
"Grandmaster, that man is a demon, The alarm went of when he came although it was only one. Do not worry though, I will make sure they do not pass through these two gates."
The old man hit the man with his knuckles. "You idiot! Do you not understand what it means for only one pillar to light up and ring?"
The man rubbed his head "Forgive me grandmaster but I have never heard of such a thing."
After the old man and the other man argued for a while. He eventually bowed with his fist to his hand in front of Dan (who was still stuck in the bog) and Pedro. "Sorry for the mix up. By any chance do you have any demonic equipment or have you eaten or been in contact with any demonic creatures?"
Kan rushed to Dan, he tugged at him trying to help him out and he eventually succeeded.
"Why does it matter to you what we carry or who we were in contact with?" Dan asked in a menacing tone, "You just attacked us with the intent to kill and now you want to know about our business. Don't screw with us."
The man apologised over and over bowing his head. A few minutes later of shouting and apologies a woman came from beyond the gate.
She was holding a soft red velvet pillow covered with a silk cloth of what seemed to be an orb. The man took it from her and thanked her, "This is a soul orb. It can tell whether anyone is human is or not. You implied that you were not a demon, if that is true then the orb will turn blue, if you are however a demon it will turn red and it will be the end of your life's by our hands."
From Dan's perspective it seemed like Pedro had already been prepared. He walked over to the orb and placed his hand on top of it.
A few seconds passed, and then some more passed, seconds turned into minutes until finally 5 minutes passed. The orb did not turn blue or red. The deactivated black orb had turned white proving that it was activated and properly functioning. The atmosphere was getting heavier by the second.
Sweat formed on the man's forehead. His hand on his blade, his colleague's ready to shoot on the signal.
'It seems to not be working. The only way that is possible, is when the orb is overflowed with mana.' The old man thought. He watched the orb waiting for it determine their fate. Then slowly but surely the orb turned blue. The heavy atmosphere instantly dropped and became a light akward moment. The feminine man and woman breathed a breath of relief. But a digustingly sinister smile formed on the old man's face.
His white teeth and his withered face gave him a creepy face.
"As you can see there has been a mix up, as an apology why don't you come to my house and stay there for as long as you leave the city. Naturally food and entertainment will be provided." Dan opened his mouth to decline the offer but Pedro had already missed a chance once, so this time he spoke before Dan could.
"Yes." A single word in a loud voice with no hint of respect or disrespect. He gave Dan his signature smug look that pissed him of.
Pedro and Kan followed the old man while Dan slowly walked behind them feinting a punch that startled the feminine man.
The old man led them to his house. On top of a hill a there sat a giant palace connected with smaller buildings. There was a big wall surrounding the palace and large gardens filled with flowers of many kinds.
"Welcome to my humble abode." The old man said as he smiled.
Pedro gave a slight nod at it. He had grown up in a castle that was at least ten times the size of this palace. "Could be bigger but it'll make do." he muttered under his breath.
Dan's face stuck in space. "In what way is this humble."
The shock from how big this house was written on his face. It was only natural since he had never gone to Pedro's house. Either Pedro came to his house or they met at school or just played anywhere that was not Pedro's house.
His eyes spoke for themselves. Halfway across the line of disbelief and amazement.
Pedro leaned over next to Dan, "My house was way bigger you know. Like several times over."
"Shut up." Dan said. Once the gates were opened there were 32 butlers and maids separated on each side. All of them had their heads down including the two in front of them. The head maid and head butler. "Could be more," Pedro muttered once again.
"How was your trip, master Xiu?" The butler asked.
"It was a tiring one, Bao Chao but I managed." He replied.
"Are these the guests that Peter mentioned." This time it was the maid who asked. Master Xiu nodded and told her to show the guests to their accommodation.
Dan and Pedro followed the maid inside.
Bao Chao gazed at the two and their dog from the back then he turned to his master. "Is it the usual or is it special master?"
Master Xiu smiled malevolently before answering."It is an uncommon rare." Bao gave a smirk and turned towards the maids and butlers. "Get the preparations ready." he bellowed and within the blink of an eye all the maids and butlers disappeared instantly.
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The inside was more impressive than the outside. The floor and walls were made of marble and a golden chandelier was hanging from the ceiling. A small fountain was in the middle of the hall. A long red carpet stretched across the hall.
The maid finally reached her destination and stopped. She opened the room and showed them inside. Although the room was spacious there weren't many things in the room. A large wardrobe, a small bed table, shelves with books on the walls, a mirror, a circular table with four seats and finally a giant bed.
The bed was huge enough to take 20% of the entire room space. "There is a bathroom beyond that door, I advice you use it both of you especially you." The maid said to Dan.
Dan looked at his clothes and sniffed himself. Nothing out of the ordinary. "I dont see the problem." He said. He had grown up digging farms, training, cleaning animals so his smell was normal to him.
Pedro thanked the maid and promised her that Dan would take a bath. "Shall I show you to your room then?" She asked.
Pedro shook his head. "No I'm good, I will use this room to make sure those two do not cause a mess."
"Hey between us two, your more likely to make a mess. And besides this is my room, piss of."
Pedro refused to leave the room until Dan just gave up and decided to let him in. The maid left confused as to what just happened. Were they lovers?
"Hey Dante, you didn't fall for that performance did you?" He asked.
"What are you talking about?"
"Do I really have to spell everything out. Can't you read in between the lines? Doesn't matter I'll explain in the baths, let's go."
The maid kept walking for a while. She thought about those boys. It was too bad about what was going to happen to them. She adjusted her glasses and bit her fingernail until it bled. "I WANT THEM! I WANT THEM BOTH! THEIR FACES...THEIR FACES WAS SO CUTE AND MANLY! HOW I WANT TO BREAK THEM...I CAN'T WAIT. " She breathed heavily, red in the face with saliva drooling from her mouth and walked shakily for a while until she reached a door with a golden handle.
She straightened herself out before knocking on the door. She changed from how she was a few seconds ago into a completely different person.
"I am here mistress Hui."
Time: 1:45 p.m. Level:74
➡️Name: Dante Oak Aliases: D, Dan, Dri.
Hp:869/869(F) Potential:♾
Speed:1004/1004(E) Endurance:1680/1680(E)
Intelligence:122/122(F) Stamina:900/900(F)
Strength: 460/460(F) Vision:151/151(F)
Magic knowledge: 40/40(F)
Unused stat points: 5
➡️Skills
Beginner Magic (Proficiency 99%)
Intermediate Magic (Proficiency 82%)
Elite Magic (Proficiency 4%) Street fighting (S+)
Martial arts combat (Proficiency 12%)
quick thinking (Proficiency 8%)
Swordsmanship (S+)
Sword technique:Limited series:Pain and sorrow; First form (mythical)
Chaos energy (A+)
Invisibility (Level 1)
Perseverance.
➡️ unique skills
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ Level 1
➡️status: energetic, adrenaline, pumped , exhausted.
➡️ Titles
1.Krim slayer.(level 1) Additional damage to Krim foxes by 8%
2.Pro-gamer move.(level 1) Casting time decreases by 2%
3. Clobi Alpha
4. Extinction witness.