"M-Mr Cadres…" started Kensley but was interrupted
"Just call me Velis" said Velis
"Mr. Velis, we apologize for coming into your home without permission" said Kensley as respectable as possible
"It's not a big deal besides…nevermind" said Velis
'Besides I wouldn't call this a home' thought Velis
"Besides what if I may ask Mr. Velis" asked Kensley as he was the one to talk because he's the most suitable for it
"No need to call me with Mr. just my name is enough" stated Velis
"Yes then Velis why are you inside a dungeon" asked Kyle now since it seems Velis is friendly
"Dungeon? What's a dungeon?" asked a confused Velis as he's never heard of it
"It's where we and your castle are in right now" said Kyle
"It's a place within what we call gates that spawn monsters within. The dungeons have two different types such as sustainable and clearable. Sustainable means it sustains itself even when we clear it, it won't disappear but clearable is the opposite as it will once we clear it and it takes a day for it to disappear.. But what's another difference is that clearables have stronger monsters and sustainable have dungeon breaks" said Kensley
"I see so we're not in Ververdon" asked Velis
"Yes but it's connected to our world so…" replied Kensley but was again interrupted
"How do you know the name of our world?" asked Ridder in an cold tone
"Why wouldn't I, after all it's my home world. I'm more interested in these so call gates and dungeons" said Velis
"Your home world , you mean that our world is your world also" said Ridder still not believing him
"That's what I said… Is he you know all together" said Velis as he looked to Mona beside Ridder
Hearing that some people couldn't contain their laugh while others try to hide it but Mona was one of the couldn't contain laugh groups as she understood what Velis meant.
"You what did you said" said an angry Ridder
"I'm asking if your screws are too loose or just too tight well doesn't matter to me" replied Velis as he just smiled at him without much care
"I'll…" started Ridder but Mona cut him off as she closed his mouth
"Shut Ridder, as of now he seems to be friendly and we don't know how long that will last or how strong he is" stated Mona
"Tsk"
'Seems like things have changed since I been asleep, I wonder if they awoken yet' thought Velis
"Speaking of Ververdon, what happened to the essenceners and the dravyns" asked Velis
"Essenceners? Dravyns?" asked a confused Kensley
"Do you mean hunters that have awakened and what are Dravyns?" asked Nicole as just like Kensley who was an elf even though she's a halfling, felt assured of Velis now
"Hunters that awakened, so the term has changed now" said Velis as that last part was muttered to himself
"Yes people who awakened an essence are called awakeners and they are the ones who go into dungeons or protect world from monsters which we call them hunters" said Mia as she decided to speak up
"That means you all are awakened hunters" asked Velis
"Yes and we belong to groups called guilds with the dungeons being "control" by the Dungeons Association" said Mia
'Terms I never heard of before but now's not the time to get into that. There's something I"m curious about' thought Velis
As he was thinking everyone began to relax more but they still were on guard in case things go left. Velis who was in his own world, came out of it after a few moments and looked towards Kyle as he looked to be the leader.
"You're the leader here I presume" asked Velis
"I am but only to these five while he is the leader to the rest" said Kyle cautiously as he wasn't sure why Velis asked that
"I see so I have a question for you as you seem honest and upright" said Velis
"You can ask me anything to the ability of my knowledge" replied Kyle
"Relax it's nothing that drastic it's just what year is it now" asked Velis
That made everyone stunned as they didn't understand why he ask something like that but they thought maybe it was because of not being able to tell time inside a coffin.
"... It's year 150 of the Hunters Era" said Kyle as he thought the same as the rest
"I see so what happened to the guardians" asked Velis
"Guardians? You mean protectors" said Kyle
"Yeah you can said that" said Velis
"It was stated that they disappeared a thousand years ago after The Great Battle" said Kensley as he cut in as he liked to read about history
"Did they" replied Velis as he began to think again
'A thousand years that means I've slept for a thousand years. I didn't think I would sleep that long after that but they called it the Great Battle but that wasn't a battle more like survival. Does that mean things have been fine for a thousand years but the appearance of these dungeons makes me think otherwise. I have to find the rest because something has to have changed now that I'm awakened and with the guardians disappearing.. Hopefully they just went back to being what we are protectors of the world in the dark' thought Velis
"What's your name" asked Velis as he doesn't know anyone's name
"Oh, let me introduce my group and myself" said Kyle as he went around his group of six and told him their names and his as they introduced themselves in their own way and the guild they're apart of
"Then once again I'm Velis Cadres The Fourth but just call me Velis" said Velis again
He then looked towards the other group but looked more at Mona as she saw him looking at her she knew what he was going to say so she went ahead first
"My name is Mona and this is…" said Mona but was stopped by Velis
"No need I just wanted your name since you're the smarter one between you two" said Velis can as he looked at her deeply as he felt like she was a little familiar to him but left it alone for now as he heard someone's angry voice shouting at him
Seeing as Ridder was fuming with anger after hearing as he was the dumb one between the two. He took out his daggers and began to use a skill that allows him to blend into the shadows of anything as he threw one of his daggers at Velis.
As Velis dodge with minimal effort everyone who saw was shocked but worried as they saw Ridder coming out the shadow of the dagger he threw. He channeled the essence of fire into his daggers as he swung them to release an x fire slash towards Velis back.
"You idiot Ridder stop" yelled Mona as she irritated at Ridders impulsive action
"Hahaha die for your disrespect you monster" yelled Ridder as he didn't hear Mona
"Stupid" muttered Kyle
"I heard he was quite impulsive but this is beyond it" said Kensley
"It's his own fault if he dies" said Mick as he finally spoke
"Even I'm not that stupid" said Dan
They just looked at him without saying a word.
"What it's true though" said Dan
"No one said otherwise Danny" replied Nicole
"Ugh.. whatever but do you think Velis will kill him" asked Dan
"For now no but just wait and see" said Kyle
"For now?" Asked Dan a little confused
"Just watch as Kyle said" replied Mia
"Fine" grumbled Dan
'If he dies I don't know what to say to his brother, let's hope he doesn't kill him' thought Mona as she had to watch as it was too late to stop Ridder now
"Now burn to ashes {Fire Flame}" said Ridder after unleashing his skill that everyone saw as a x blue flame of fire
"So even after a thousand years there still idiots like him around" muttered Velis as he let the blue fire hit his body directly
"Hahaha you think you can just survive by using your body alone you're even dumber than…" laughed Ridder as he thought Velis would die after being engulfed by his blue flame but gulped after seeing how Velis just walked out the flame without so much of an scratch on him let alone his clothes
"Wha-what, that's impossible my flames aren't ordinary flames they're blue flames, one of the strongest types in the world. How?" said a bewildered Ridder as he couldn't believe what he sees
Just like him everyone who watched couldn't believe it too since they knew about how strong blue fire is.
"You believe blue fire is one of the strongest then the world really has changed then" said Velis as he muttered the last part
"What do you mean, is it not" replied Ridder in anger as he was still uncertain about the reason his attack didn't work
"Of course it's not but let me show you what real power is… Don't worry I won't kill him, I know that's what you're worried about" said Velis as he assured Mona
She nodded her head at that as she relaxed but still worried about how injured he would be since she knew he wouldn't get out of this scotch free.
"Real power?" said Ridder more uncertain about his actions now as he started feeling something dangerous as his instincts alerted him since he's a pantherkin
"{Blood Field}" said Velis even though he didn't have to say it out loud
Blood came out of his hand and started to dance around Ridder as he didn't know what was going to happen but he knew it wasn't good. As he was a beastian he could smell the blood which made his senses go array as he didn't know his left from right, his up from down and even felt like his body was losing blood slowly.
Everyone who was looking shivered as they watched as Ridder was enclosed inside a field of blood but they couldn't see what was going on inside at all which made them curious and frightened at the thought.
Watching as it's their first time seeing someone using blood essence even though they heard there are people who could but it was extremely rare. Seeing as the blood came out of Velis they couldn't believe he could use that much blood and not die from it. What they didn't know is that his blood regenerates as fast as he loses it so he could produce as much as he wanted.
"He really isn't human I almost forgot looking at his appearance now" said Kensley
They just nodded their heads as they thought the same.
"Now do you know what true power is" said Velis smiling as he was the only one who could see what's happening to Ridder
"Is this all you got what true power" replied Ridder with disdain and a small smirk
"Don't worry the show hasn't stopped yet" said Velis
Saying that the blood field started condensing to a size where Ridder couldn't move or do anything as he did was doing that no one could tell.
"This is the best part of this skill… it also makes it hard for my opponents to breathe as they slowly have they body crushed into nothing but don't worry it's not the only thing it can do" said Velis
He said that the blood field became hard and sharp as it began rotating as it caused cuts all over Ridders as he screamed in pain but no one helped as they couldn't and seeing as Mona didn't do anything they believed it was because he said he wouldn't kill him. After about two minutes Velis stopped his skill.
Ridder who was now unconscious with bleeding with cuts all over him was fortunately still alive as he lay on the floor.
'Seems like I'm now a Heaven Rank Guardian, what happened while I slept.. let's just get out of here and gather more information maybe I'll find out something'
"Now you can come get him it's only flesh wounds" said Velis to Mona
"Yes, thank you for not killing him" said Mona as she told some two people to get Ridder as he wasn't going to wake up anytime soon
"You're welcome but remind him that there won't be a next time" said Velis with a hint of coldness that made the castle turned cold somehow
"Y-yes I'll tell him" said Mona as her group started to leave as it seem safe to go now
"Wait" said Velis
"Y-yes" said a nervous Mona as well as everyone else
"I hope to see you again and only you" replied Velies as he smiled at Mona as her expression changed from stunned, confused then slight blush
"Y-yeah m-me too Velis" said Mona as she and her guild members left the castle then leave the dungeon
"What a cute girl I wonder how she got stuck with that idiot.. Well it doesn't matter… Now you six seem to be the first to actually notice my cravings and since you are I'll give you all some gifts" said Velis as his coffin began to vibrate as he moved it then turned it upside down as countless treasures, money, potions, etc. poured out from it.
Seeing this they were shocked that something like a coffin was able to hold all those things inside but what shocked them the most was the rank of the treasures, potions, weapons, amors and even skill cards. The lowest was at the Legend rank while they didn't know what the highest rank was but they could guess it was something they never knew existed.
They had excited looks as they knew they could grow stronger and even help their guild grow stronger as well but they didn't act rashly since they believe it must be a catch to this.
"Is there a reason you showing us all this" asked Kyle as he was still cautious with Velis to an extent
"No, no reason just I want you to show me the way out and help me with small things like how the world works and other small things nothing big" replied Velis as he smiled at them with no ulterior motive
"That's no problem but do you really need our help to get out of here" said Kyle
"No but I rather find your group interesting so I want to give you all some of my treasures and tag along with you is that fine with you all" said Velis as he looked at all of them
"What do you guys think" said Kyle
"We think it's up to you Kyle as you're our leader and we trust your judgement" said Kensley
"Is that so" said Kyle as he looked at the other four as they nodded as it was his decision as Kensley stated
".... then we are honor to be able to have you with us" said Kyle as he thought about it and figure it wasn't bad since he let the other group go and didn't kill Ridder
"Thank you.. Now you all can get as much as you want don't worry I still have more" said Velis as he told them it was fine to get whatever they wanted
"Thank you Velis" as they all conveyed their thanks to him
As they finished getting all the things they wanted and for the guild they all left the castle with Velis and as they left the castle including everything within the gated fence even the gate vanished as if it was never there. They were shocked and looked towards Velis as he just smiled as he walked since he could feel where the essence is focused as it seems to be the gate.
"Well then let's go" said Kyle as he came back to his senses and that made the rest come back to
As they went through the dungeon for some reason they didn't chance upon any monsters as they thought they would which made them wonder why but somehow they could guess the answer as it might pertain to Velis presence. Thirty minutes later as they got to the gate without any hassle or going through battles Velis thought
'So this is a gate, interesting it might have something to do with them but I won't know for sure yet'
"I think it would best if you changed your clothes" said Kyle
"Hmm you may be right, I don't want too much attention on me right now" said Velis as he changed his clothes based on their clothes and produced the symbol of the Steel Wolf Guild like they have too.
"... That's much better now we don't have to worry about the looks we would have got plus as long as they see that symbol they won't ask questions" said Kyle
"I see" replied Velis
"Well then let's go so we can report back to the guild" said Kyle as they all left and the last to go through was Velis
Once through he saw how different the world has changed with the many tall buildings in the distance and the hunters that were going inside now. He just thought to himself
'Things really has changed"
Then something happened that he couldn't figure out why
"Somethings seems wrong I can't feel the essence of blood like it was sealed and something else seems to have appeared it feels different" said Velis as the six heard him and didn't understand what he meant but Kensley seem to think of something
"It seems you have awakened Velis" said Kensley
"Awakened? You mean as you all are" said Velis as he was confused now
"Yeah it seems the blood essence you use was different from the blood essence that people who awakened it has so it must have been sealed and you awakened to another essence one that you had but never knew and since you didn't, it used it as a type of bind for you" said Kensley
"What is this "it" you mentioned and how can it seal my essence" asked Velis
"No one truly knows we just think of it as a god that provided us with the status panel for anyone who awakened to an essence or what you called them essenceners" replied Kensley
"Hmm well for right now I'll have to figure out these things as I go since I won't be able to use blood essence for a while" said Velis as they left the area on their way back to report
'So this is a status panel' thought Velis
[Name: Velis Cadres Level: 1 (165) Exp: 0/100 (0/300,000)
Age: 17 (1,217)
Title: The One From The Dungeon (The Leader Of The Star Guardians)
Race: Human \???/
Rank: F (Heaven Rank Guardian)
Essence Type: Null \Blood/
Essence Power: 5 (5,000)
Skills: Camouflage, Appraisal, Dungeon Transverse, Teleport, Auto-Regeneration, Nullify (Blood Field, Blood Weapons, Crimson Rain, Blood Drain, Blood Burst, Blood Extraction, Blood Hardening, Blood Mist Illusion, Coffin Of Blood, Blood Enhance, Bloodshot, Blood Corrosion)
\ / = Sealed State
() = True Information Unreadable By Others]
'Null is that the type of essence I will be using until I can unseal the essence of blood but this thing is pretty useful though let's check it out in more detail later for now let's get information' thought Velis as they were leaving