After a few hours of travel, we finally made it to the plateau. We decided to set up camp for the evening and rest. I sat down on the ground and summoned my map then opened it.
"We still have a ways to go." I said.
"It's only four locations left including the Adristan Inferno Shrine." Ignatius said and helped set up the large camp that fits everyone in.
After camp was set up, Vriska and Freya began making dinner for everyone. I heard a whinny then looked back, noticing Blitz. I stood up and rubbed Blitz's snout and chuckled.
"You were worried about me huh? There's nothing to worry about." I smiled then noticed Blitz dropped a bottle with a rolled up paper inside. I picked up the bottle then opened it and pulled out the paper then opened it. "It's a map...draw by mom. It's the location to the Divine Katana."
Blitz neighed and looked at me.
"The Holy Peak you say." I looked at Blitz then looked at the paper again.
The Divine Katana was a weapon crafted by a blacksmith within the Ragnarok Bloodline that was used to slay the evils within the Ragnarok Bloodline. It was called the Prima Dynamis or it's localized named, The Essence of Celestial Energy. I don't know why the localized name was so long, but we always use the original name.
I flipped the paper over and read the note sent my mom.
"Dear, Shiryo. I am writing this letter for one to let you know that I'm fine and two, if you already didn't know Grandpa has died. It's time you know the truth about our bloodline. Our Bloodline is made up of two sides, The Omega and the Alpha. The Alpha Ragnaroks are known as the Genesis, or the Creations. These Ragnaroks were killed off because of their power to restore whatever destruction the End or the Omega Ragnaroks caused. One Alpha Ragnarok known as Arche created the ultimate Ragnarok Weapon known as the Divine Katana or the Prima Dynamis. Anyone who wields this blade will gain all powers of the Alpha Ragnaroks, but lose their Omega Powers."
I looked at Blitz and he looked at me. I looked back at the note.
"You will also gain a different 100% Ragnarok State known as the Origin Ragnarok State. This will cause you to lose the End Crest of Omega and allow you to gain the Origin Crest of Alpha. I read about all who are connected to Arche and you're directly connected to her, Shiryo. If you want to have a better chance at defeating King Icas and his Damned Army, climb to the top of the Holy Peak and obtain the Divine Katana and destroy that Valor of Ruin with the Divine Katana. By destroying the Valor of Ruin, you'll destroy the final piece of the Omega. Our curse will be broken, you'll even free the other Bloodlines. I believe in you and Shira as well as Fujo. I believe you can save our world, our universe so please...Do your best out there."
I finished reading the note then looked at Blitz. I smiled and nodded. "I'll do my best out here. Next time you see me, I'd already have the world in a better position."
Blitz nodded and disappeared into magic particles.
"Leader!" Serafina called out to me.
I looked back at Serafina then walked to her. "Yes?"
Serafina held her plate to me. "Do you want it?"
"Again?" I asked and rested my arm on the back of the chair.
"I don't want to eat this..." Serafina said.
I made her set down the plate then I sat beside her. "Stop being a baby."
"Wha-"
I picked up her fork and picked up a piece of the meat with the fork then held it to her. "Say ahhh."
"What?! I'm not a kid!" Serafina said.
"Might as well be if you're acting like this, Princess." I said. "Now say ahhh. This is the only time I'm going to babysit you."
"No fair Master! I want to be pampered as well!" Mika pouted.
"I'm not pampering her, just making sure she eats so she won't complain when we are on the battlefield." I said then looked at Serafina.
"Fine.." Serafina puffed her cheeks. She opened her mouth and I placed the food in her mouth. She closed her mouth and began eating. She blushed slightly. "Jush know...I'm noff doing tish...for you or anything, alright?"
"Yeah yeah, whatever. Just eat." I smiled.
I kept feeding Serafina as this was the only way she would eat and not complain. After she finished eating, I stood up and walked towards the tents.
"You're not eating?" Aaron asked.
"I'm not that hungry, I'll just relax and prepare my body for tomorrow." I said.
"Alright, rest well." Aaron said.
I nodded and went inside one of the tents. I laid down on the sleeping bag and closed my eyes, but didn't fall asleep.
"The Divine Katana. It's the weapon you used against Galatea but it wasn't awakened. Maybe this time we can awaken it because if I recall, you got the Divine Katana from the Holy Peak after it lost its power from unknown forces. This time we can get it before it's even destroyed." Alethea said.
"Yeah, and then once I get it...I can break the curse.." I said.
"Mhm! Now we have more goals and in no time you'll be able to reach Level 5 of your True Form once you receive our Grand Crests." Alethea said, sounding very excited and determined.
"You seem determined. More determined than normal." I chuckled.
"Yeah, I'm just excited for when we finally save the world first try this time!" Alethea giggled softly.
I smiled and opened my eyes, hearing someone enter the tent. I sat up and noticed it was Freya. "Freya, what's up?"
"I uh...heard from Esta that you two kissed on the ship before it was destroyed. I'm kinda jealous beyond belief.." Freya said, chuckling nervously and sat down next to me hugging her knees. "It was probably inevitable that she would win your heart, since you've known her for longer."
I looked at her then smiled and looked down. "She definitely won, but you didn't lose either."
"What do you mean?" Freya asked and looked at me.
I looked at her and wanted her to come closer. She scooted closer to me and I pecked her lips. Her cheeks became rosy and she looked a bit surprised.
"I'm choosing to love all of you. That way I don't break any hearts...and you all can have time with me. It was pretty obvious that you all like me and frankly I like you all too, but it was kinda annoying seeing you all do these little dumb challenges at the same time, it's kinda cute." I said.
"So you're...gonna date all of us?" Freya asked.
"Yeah. Why choose one when all of you like me? It's stupid, y'know plus it'll really make interaction with the others awkward and pointless. At least if I spend time with all of you, no one is heartbroken and everyone is happy for the most part until a fight occurs over who's gonna spend time with me." I smiled.
Freya smiled and sighed softly. "I guess you thought this through huh..?"
"Yeah.." I said then chuckled softly. "Is there any particular reason you like me though?"
"Since the first day I met you, you've just proved to be more and more suitable for me. I mean seeing how you'll go out of your way to save a world you barely know and how you treat everyone around you. You're just an amazing person all around. I'll admit it was like love at first sight and all I wanted to do was get your attention but because of the situations around us...I guess we haven't gotten much time to focus on romance. I mean you're the most targeted person in the world right now because of your power. I was fully expecting a rejection but.." Freya said then looked down.
I looked at her then raised her head. She looked at me and stayed quiet. I leaned in closer to her and she felt her heartbeats quicken. She closed her eyes and felt my lips press against hers. We kissed for a few seconds before I pulled away. Freya pulled me into another kiss and pushed me down, mounting on top of me as we kissed. She pinned my arms down and pulled away from the kiss, looking at me.
I looked up at her and listened to her soft breathing. I knew exactly what she wanted. "We can't.."
"Why not..?" Freya said, knowing exactly what I was talking about. "This is the only time we can deepen out connection...we may never get another chance.."
"Everyone will hear us." I said. "We're both virgins...and keeping down won't be an option."
Freya looked at me then placed her hands on my chest and sat up. She smiled and shook her head at herself. "You're right...There isn't much privacy around this time."
I sat up as well and held her hips. "Maybe one day when everything is over and we all don't have to worry about saving anyone...maybe then, we can."
"Maybe.." Freya smiled and held my cheeks.
We kissed again for the third time, this time kissing for a while. I broke the kiss, slowly pulling away then Freya got off me and laid down beside me. I laid down as well and we both went to sleep for the night.
The morning arrived and I got out of the tent, noticing Vriska and Colt awake already. I walked over to them and they seemed to have gotten closer over the days.
"Morning." I said then stretched.
"Morning, kid." Colt smiled.
"Good morning." Vriska waved.
I looked at the sky and noticed the clouds. "Mmm...looks like it's going to be a cloudy day."
"Yep, perfect weather for travelling to the summit. We should be there in about three days." Colt said.
I nodded and sensed danger. I looked around and Colt and Vriska looked at me. I looked up and noticed a volley of arrows raining down at us. I summoned a barrier around the camp and the arrows struck the barrier and the ground.
"Whoa! What the hell?!" Colt yelled.
"An attack on the camp?!" Vriska asked in shock.
Everyone heard the crashing and the yelling then woke up and exited their tents. I noticed a woman walk up and holding a longbow and Rosenea recognized her. She wore green and gold armor, a white cape, and had long blonde hair tied in a single ponytail. She wore a green, gold, and pink mask on her face.
"Pyria?!" Rosenea said in shock.
I lowered the barrier and looked at Pyria. I grunted and dodged an arrow then looked at her. "So you're another one who targets me. You've chosen the wrong prey."
"We'll see.." Pyria said then dashed to me and dodged a fire beam then flipped backwards, avoiding an arrow. "Hmph.."
Freya and Esta walked ahead then readied themselves for battle. I looked at them.
"Stand back, Shiryo. We'll handle her." Freya said.
"Alright." I nodded.
Freya and Esta dashed ahead. Pyria watched them and Freya attempted to rush Pyria with attacks, but Pyria swiftly dodged her attacks then kicked Freya away. Esta fired multiple arrows at Pyria, but Pyria countered with her own arrows. Freya dashed to Pyria then kicked her upwards, followed by three more then a summersault and an axe kick, sending her back down to the ground. Pyria recovered and landed on her feet then dodged Esta's arrow then groaned when Freya kicked her to Esta.
Esta struck Pyria with her bow then followed it with a volley of arrows, striking her. Pyria groaned and rolled on her side. Freya looked at Pyria and sensed her power increase. Pyria bellowed and dashed to them and kicked Freya away then grabbed Esta then slammed her to the ground. Esta groaned and opened her eyes, seeing a powered up arrow being charged up in her face. Gideon kicked Pyria away and she grunted. He helped Esta up then I walked ahead.
"She's no normal fighter. I sensed it." I said.
"What is she?" Gideon asked.
"She's got the power of a Demigod. She was holding back just to gauge where Freya and Esta was in terms of power. Now that I know this, we can take her down." I said then dashed to Pyria.
Pyria threw her bow at me and I deflected her bow, but her bow curved around back at me. She smirked then looked surprised when I vanished. She caught her bow then dodged the attacks from Gideon. She was about to dodge the next hit, but I kicked her into Gideon's Flash Strike. She groaned as she was blown away. I dashed to her and grabbed her leg then tossed her in the air. Pyria stopped herself in the air using her wings that were manifested from wind energy.
I smirked and looked at Freya and Esta. "Let's go!"
I dashed ahead and the other two followed behind quickly. Esta fired five arrows in the air and I jumped up then used the arrows as platforms and transformed into my Ascended Form and went for an attack at Pyria. She dodged by flying backwards then fired a stream of arrows at me. Freya used a magic pillar as a shield to block the arrows. When the pillar disappeared, Pyria noticed I was gone. I appear above her and kicked her to the ground. Gideon hit her with a Flash Strike once again and sent her flying to Freya.
Freya hit her with multiple Speed Strikes then grabbed her leg and Esta used the Earth Medallion to make vines grow from the ground then grapple onto Pyria. Pyria looked surprised. Freya let Pyria go then jumped backwards. Esta fired a volley of arrows at the sky and I stopped the arrows in the sky then infused then with my aura.
"Omega Fusillade!" I bellowed and sent the arrows crashing down at Pyria.
Pyria grunted as she did her best to guard against the bullet hell of arrows. As she arrows struck her she groaned and I threw down a large energy ball at her then an explosion happened. I landed on the ground and exhaled. The smoke cleared and Pyria fell to the ground and her mask shattered then her dark energy disappeared. Gideon went over to check up on her. She was still breathing and he picked her up. He carried her over to Rosenea who seemed to know her.
I walked over back to camp with Esta and Freya then walked to Rosenea. "Who is she?"
"She's a legend in my home...she's supposed to be dead, so that means Icas revived her...corrupted her with the mask and used her as a distraction to get even further ahead." Rosenea said.
Ignatius and Flaire looked at Pyria then at Rosenea.
"We need to hurry along. We have to get to the summit before Icas does and I know how to traverse the summit faster than he can figure out." Ignatius said.
We all got ready to head back on the journey to the Adristan Inferno Shrine and beat Icas in the race for the Flame Medallion.
Fujo watched the scenery and was brooding by himself. Blake watched and sighed then looked at the sky. He wanted to help Fujo feel better, but it doesn't matter what he says to Fujo as his words would only be met with silence and a sharp tone from Fujo. They were taking a short cut to the Emperor's Tomb.