"Mhmf!"
Angelica's face instantly turned red upon realizing she was kissing Kane.
'His lips are so soft... Wait!'
She quickly broke off their kiss and a line of saliva came from their mouths. She swiftly wiped her lips, then with a painted breath, ran away. Kobo soon followed her with a pink hue around her body.
Kane was dazed, completely surprised by the turn of events. He touched his lips and thought.
'Soft...'
Kane told Laura what happened in the bathroom and her face turned a little sour. She told him that she'll leave early and wait for him in the castle. After telling her what happened, Kane wanted to go to Angelica's room to apologize, but he didn't expect this to happen. Since he had to manually activate his ability, he didn't see Angelica fall on him.
A red haired-elf was standing in front of him.
"Umm, it was my fault, don't worry I won't tell Lady Laura. Your secret's safe with me."
She pointed to herself and a proud look was on her face.
Kane looked at her in disbelief.
'You were the one that caused this. Wait, you were also the one who made me sign a contract with Laura too!'
Kane was about to say something when the Elf King went up behind him.
The Elf King had to look up due to their height difference, but he didn't care.
"Kane, since you married my daughter unofficially, we need to perform the marriage ceremony to finalize the process."
"Here wear this and follow one of the maids to your room in the palace. A royal entourage will get you dressed so quickly get changed since the high council is waiting."
"I'll be waiting for you in the royal chamber."
The Elf king walked away and left a maid for Kane.
'Sigh, what did I get myself into.'
The red-haired elf looked at him and quickly said her goodbyes.
Kane followed the maid the king assigned him and went outside.
A gorgeous view came in front of him. The carriage was parked in the middle of a garden and a large circular tablet was beneath them. Giant runes were seen engraved in every direction.
The sky started getting dark and luminescent plants began to glow. Flowers with various colors decorated the surroundings. The whole garden was lit up beautifully as if a galaxy descended from above.
Kane looked up as more lights began to brighten the night sky. The first thing he saw was a Giant tree towering over everything. The tree was so massive that it looked like it was next to him in perspective.
Kane wanted to take a closer look, so he enhanced his vision. When he activated his skill, the tree instantly appeared in front of him.
The bark was glowing white, nearly transparent, the leaves were blue with a tinge of gold, and the roots were deeply etched into the earth which still seems to be bigger than the mountains nearby.
The maid turned around with a soft chuckle, then bowed and said, "Welcome to Alfheim, your highness."
Kane was still looking at the tree when a bright light covered them.
The light instantly teleported Kane and the maid in front of a massive wooden door filled with thousands of intricate designs. Soon the door opened and a bright hall full of noble Elves came into his view.
The Elves looked at the new arrival and awe can be seen in their eyes. Murmmering soon erupted from the crowd
"Who is he? Where's the groom for her majesty?"
A male elf with long silver hair said.
"It has to be him! I mean look at his face! It's more handsome than his majesty!"
"You're right, he is more handsome than his majesty."
A group of Elven women was comparing his looks.
"Wait look at his ears, he's a human!"
"A human?"
The hall went silent.
The elves turned to Kane, and their mood completely changed.
"A Human! What is he doing here!"
"Wait look at what he's wearing."
Kane had an elegant black suit with crystals embedded in the seams. The outfit looks like what the king was wearing but black and had a white crystal on the collar.
The elves looked at him and shock was on their face.
"!!!"
"Very majesty is marrying a human?!"
The elevens began to murmur and a loud bang came from the back.
"Human how dare you to lay your filthy hands on her majesty! Her majesty is mine! And you have the audacity to steal her away from me? I prince, Loren of Niðavellir, hereby challenge you to a dual!"
A handsome young man with white hair was standing in the back with a golden sword in his hands.
'Why do these things keep happening to me? Did the king plan for this?'
"What if I deny your challenge?"
"Deny my challenge? Hahaha, someone with your strength clearly has no background, denying me will do nothing. But, I can always just kill you, and no one will bat an eye."
'Sigh*, do I really have to fight this weirdo? I'm still tired from what happened… and that dream, how come I can't remember anything?'
"Fine, I accept your challenge. But what happens if I win? I gain nothing from fighting you."
"You, win? Preposterous! Do you not know who I am? I am the son of king Alfred the great, one of the great heroes who slew "White Death". If you think you can beat me then dream on. I've been trained in sword combat ever since I was a child. If anyone is winning today it'd be me!"
'This guy really explained his whole backstory huh? Hahh* the king definitely has something planned for this to happen.'
'Whatever I'll just beat him up, hopefully, I can get a nice workout going.'
"Okay sir prince of Niðavellir, if I did somehow win against your "greatness" what would I get?"
"If you can somehow beat me, then I'll concede from this marriage and even give you this sword."
Loren pointed his sword toward the ceiling and intricate runes began to glow on the blade.
"This is the sword my father used the slay the great dragon. I will give this to you if you can beat me. But, that's if you can."
A smug look came from his face.
'That sword does look pretty cool. Hmm Zoey do I have any combat skills?'
[Yes Kane, would you like to activate 'Blade of Entropy'?]
'Wow, that sounds pretty cool. Yeah, if you don't mind.'
[Please take your hand out]
'Uhh okay.' Kane extended his right hand.
Soon after, a black mist came out of his hand. It hovered on top of his hand for a bit, then slowly floated to his body. It began to move all around him looking like it was sniffing him.
'Zoey, what's it doing?'
[It seems the skill still has not recognized you yet]
Suddenly it jolted into his hand and formed a black ball, it started bouncing up and down as if happy to see its master again.
'It's like a dog… cute.'
The ball stayed in his hand motionless.
'Uhh Zoey, I don't think 'Blade of Entropy' is the right thing to call it, it's more like a chew toy than a weapon.'
[Hmm, I'm not quite sure why it's like that as well. Maybe try asking it to turn into something?]
'Ooh, great idea. Alright, uhh 'Blade of Entropy' can you turn into a sword.'
No response.
'…'
'Zoey you sure this is a combat skill?'
[Umm, not entirely, my system still has its memories locked. Only the skill name is there, sorry Kane, I didn't think this would happen.] A sad tone came from her voice.
'Zoey it's alright. Again, it's not your fault. Maybe the memory has something to do with my strength. If I get stronger the system might start remembering stuff.'
[Un.]
'But for now, let's see if I can ask one of the guards for a sword or something.'
He looked around him and he belatedly realized that he showed his skill in front of everyone. The elves looked at him like a weirdo as they watched him extend his hand out while saying nothing.
"Does he want a sword or something?"
"Why is he stretching his arm out?"
Kane heard what they were saying and relief was on his face.
'Phew, I was worried that maybe they'll think I'm a black magician or something.'
'They really can't see this ball huh?'
'Sigh* what should I do with you?'
Kane started to fiddle with the ball, then suddenly.
'Name, name! Give, name!'
Kane was surprised to hear a feminine voice come from the black ball.
'You can talk?'
'Un, Un.'
'Why didn't you say anything?'
'Too handsome…shy'
'…'
'Now name, name!'
'Hahh* aight, hmm what do you wanna be called?'
'Anything!'
'You wanna be called anything?'
'No! You, name!'
'Ah, okay. Let me think for a sec… Hmm, what about Noir?'
'Yes! Me like! Me like!'
'Noir it is then. Well, it's a pleasure to meet you Noir.'
As soon as Kane named 'her', the black ball flowed a dim light.
The elves watching him had shocked looks on their faces.
"A human magus! How can he do that? I didn't feel any mana from him at all!"
"Is he a grand magician? Only magicians above high ranked, can hide their mana."
Kane was oblivious to what the elves were saying since he was too busy talking to Noir.
'Noir, did you just say you can turn into anything?'
'Yes, yes! Anything.'
Kane thought, 'That's kinda op, wait…'
'Noir, can you turn into this?'
Since Kane and Noir are linked, they can communicate via memories as well. Kane showed a vivid image of a pistol. Noir looked at him and said, 'Easy, easy! Noir can!'
Kane thought, 'Wow, guns in a fantasy world, isn't that kinda broken?'
'Alright, Noir would you turn into a sword then? preferably a great sword.'
'Okay, okay!'
Noir quickly took shape of a great sword. Kane was happy for a second knowing that he can have any weapon at his disposal, but soon his face turned sour.
'Umm, Noir, why do you look like that?'
A crude sword appeared in front of him. The blade was pitch black, but parts of it were chipped off, the pommel was white, but had rust all over it, and the guard looked bent and disfigured.
'Noir, hurt bad. Need help.'
Noir sounded a little sad when she said that.
Kane looked at Noir and said.
'Noir, will you be able to handle a dual?'
'Noir can, probably. Mortals weak. I'm not mortal.'
'What does that mean?'
'Noir, better than goldy.'
'Okay, I'll be counting on you.'
'Noir, do her best!'
The sword vibrated a little sending a pulse of power around him.
"How is that sword giving out such a strong aura"
"Is he a sword master?"
"Only sword masters are able to use aura"
"No way, he's a magic swordsman!"
Loren looked him in the eyes, full of arrogance.
"So what if you can use magic and a sword? I can do so as well. I'm also certain that my power is far stronger than yours. Plus look at that sword, it's all rusted and broken. How can that go against mine, the blade of Niðavellir?"
Kane looked at him with a calm face, he postured himself and said.
"Doesn't matter what sword you have, only skill does. A great man once said, don't fear a man who has done a thousand kicks, but a man who practiced one kick a thousand times."
The elf looked at him mockingly.
"Mere solid history won't make you any stronger."
Loren pointed his sword toward Kane and said.
"Then before, we proceed with this 'dual' give me your name."
A look of pride was on his face looking as if he already won the fight.
Kane looked at him calmly and said.
"Vond, Kane Vond."