The humanoid creature that survived Ramiels retaliation managed to summon two more of its kind as they stalked his location. Both of these beings are direct descendants of the humanoid creatures known by humans as Yokai known as Ashinaga and Tenaga. These separate entities managed to survive by isolating themselves and only interacting with women they like to breed with, as they abduct and rape them to get pregnant countless women paid with their life just to cater to the male descendants to have female versions of them. as many decades passed by and with the continuous adduction and impregnation their condition gradually gave rise to both long arms and legs both male and female
Legend has it that Ashinaga and Tenaga were once friendly creatures who helped fishermen by warning them of storms and guiding them to good fishing spots. However, a certain event changes their way of life and thinking they both become recluses and slowly became predatory and grew sick with Psychotic disorders and behaviour towards other beings causing them to be feared and reviled, they hardly talk they communicate by hand gestures and will always attack anybody with malice with a huge smile on their faces
Having lived in an isolated and in the dark and twisted environment made their condition worst, killing one was a testament to being a real bonified super-class warrior, they are known as the smiling demon their fast movements and abnormal ability to fight r and each its prey were feared. Their agility and flexibility made them excellent hunters, able to quickly catch their prey and ill mercilessly without remorse are now called the Smiling Demon Marionets
the three giggled and snickered as they watched Ramiel drag huge dead tree trunks and cover the hole he made and just endure the harsh climate, starting a fire would attract unwanted visits, and just live by eating a small bag of smoke meat he was able to save after he steps foot within the third zone borderline territory was his casted spell was instantly cancelled as soon his foot touches the ground and dozen of evolve horde goblins just ambush him without any second thought, and fought like he was fighting a hurricane as the enemy poured like rain above his head,
Ramiel fell asleep instantly, the wind howl and sounds of death roamed the forest as the nocturnal creatures and started to hunt for their meal, the two Smiling Demon Marionets waited for their turn as mutated monsters were swarming around , even wih their skill in fighting taking on a mutated beast of Black Feral was considered suicide even among their kind,
the cold wind now was harsh and could lead to Hypothermia, but Ramiel Learned to sleep while in meditation the hole made was 4 feet deep and had a side pocket where he would rest and just fill the opening with the dirt he took out to cover his scent and get sufficient warmth from the ground
Ramiel's survival skills were impressive, as he knew how to protect himself from the harsh weather conditions. His ability to sleep while meditating and his knowledge of creating a shelter showed that he was well-prepared for any outdoor situation.
Ramiel's experience in the outdoors was evident, and it was clear that he had spent a lot of time reading and honing his survival skills. His ability to adapt to his surroundings and find ways to stay warm and safe was a testament to his resourcefulness and determination.
meanwhile, his unwanted visitors just remain on top of the huge tree that was facing the area where Ramiel dug his temporary shelter, as mutated creatures kill each other for food, the third female Smiling Demon Marionets member decided to seek another area to oversee their target and manoeuvre above the tree line to escape the mutated creatures and leaps to another tree a small item fell from its pocket and fell into the hole where Ramiel was resting,
The fierce growls of that hungry beast could be heard miles away. The place was a true realm of death and chaos, and seeing Ramiel breathe the toxic air was already a sign he was not a normal person. He just endured all the things he encountered and moved on, learning to overcome them and adapt. Even with the ever-changing gravity of the area, he could hear his bones breaking, but he was too stubborn to stop. Ramiel's resilience was a result of his upbringing in a harsh environment where survival was the only option. He had learned to embrace pain and discomfort as a part of life, and it had made him into the strong-willed person he was today.
Thinking if he stops he will die, if he shows weakness he will die, seeing how many times his human mother gets beaten and still stands up to prepare him dinner made him like this, those bruises were nothing compared to what his mother Amila received in the hand of his ex-husband,
Ramiel had witnessed firsthand the brutality of life and knew that he had to be tough to survive. His mother's unwavering strength in the face of adversity taught him to never give up, no matter how difficult the situation may be.
At that moment, he was able to dream again and see the person he longed to meet again on this plane of consciousness and existence, and only took total physical exhaustion, he greeted her with a smile, Ariella Laila was excited to see her friend, He asks her if they could talk for a while about something very important, so with the construct of the young girl's mind, she was able to recreate the coffee shop that she and her family usually visit. Ariella Laila eagerly agreed to talk with him, and they settled into a comfortable corner of the coffee shop. As he shared his struggles and fears with her,
Soon the young girl cried out in tears as he gave out certain information that her mother, Amelia, had told her privately. information that only her family should know, time was relevant in the dreaming world, so as Ramiel comforted her sister, he explained to her that the moment she wakes up, certain information from this conversation is bound to be filtrated down so the brain can adjust back to the reality she was living in. Ramiel also reassured her that he would never betray her trust and that she could always confide in him in this manner until he could return to earth in his human body. He reminded her that sometimes it's important to share both of their burdens, to lighten the load and find a way forward.
Their conversation went on for hours, but in reality, it was just a few seconds when something broke their dream as his sister's voice vanished and the coffee shop crumbled away like puzzle pieces falling apart one by one until Ramiel felt a sharp pain in his side as a jagged rock slightly cut his side when the hole he dug was trampled upon by a 20-foot cyclops fighting a Manticore. The two were fighting fiercely, and the cyclops accidentally stepped on the hole he dug, while it was stabbing the 4-meter Manticore with a sharp bone dagger,
which made the two monsters fall backwards and hit the 50-meter tree. The force was strong enough to throw the two smiling Demon Marionets a few feet, and it was seen by other mutated, hungry monsters as they waited for the two huge monsters to battle it out and wait for an opportunity to present themselves toward their hungry mouths.
As the two smiling Demon Marionets landed on the ground and were filled with forty hungry mutated one-meter leontophone, ending their lives most brutally and unexpectedly, The sound of their bones cracking and flesh tearing attracted even more monsters, creating a feeding frenzy that lasted for hours until there was nothing left but scraps and bones scattered across the forest floor. The Cyclops and the other monster never got to finish their fight, as they were both devoured by the ravenous horde of mutated leontophone pride.
The once peaceful forest was now a gruesome scene of carnage and death, a reminder of the dangers that lurked in the shadows and the constant struggle for survival in this mutated world. The only sounds that could be heard were the satisfied growls of the leontophone pride, now satiated for the moment but always on the lookout for their next meal as they moved on to another location The hole where Ramiel sat sleeping was filled with mixed blood, both from the Cyclos and the Manticore.
The female Smiling Demon Marionets survived the feeding frenzy but lost the will to continue the hunt with a severed arm, The sacred roots once again moved and altered the terrain, while Ramiel was able to patch his laceration wound by wrapping his side with bandages while laying underground with limited space as a few broken branches were the only thing that supported the ceiling from burying him alive from his sleep and was covered with blood and another monster's torn flesh,
Ramiel knew he had to find a way out of the underground space before it collapsed on him, but he also realized that he was not alone as he heard faint growls coming above and outside the hole he dug, He quickly grabbed his weapon and prepared for another battle, he slowly crawled out of the side pocket he created at the hole and saw a familiar creature standing on top of the hole as is was staring at a different spot, the younger dire wolf also came out and was already sniffing the hole he created and when it saw him, the huge mouth came down and just bite his coat and remove him from the hole and place him down, confused to what just happened when he saw a female Smiling Demon Marionets was desperately fighting to stay alive against the Gehanna Cubs, Ramiel wanted to stop the cubs from killing the humanoid, but the towering 6-meter Gehanna wolf patriarch just sent out a glance that made Ramiel understood that the cubs were doing this to survive in this harsh land,
There were five huge Gehenna wolves, but the Alpha was oozing with power as electricity was surging out of its fur and eyes, Ramiel suddenly discovered that this Gehanna could use magic in a place that supposedly cancelled any magical powers Ramiel realized that he was in a dangerous situation as he was outnumbered and outmatched, but he also knew that he couldn't just leave or even move as the cubs tore humanoid long arm and leg beings apart. as thundering sounds of something huge were being dragged on the ground as another three Gehanna wolves came, each carrying a dead 12-meter long salamander on its mouth and offering it to their leader.
Ramiel weighed his options and decided to stay hidden for the time being, observing the Gehanna wolves' behaviour and trying to come up with a plan. He knew that he needed to find a way to escape and warn others about the dangers of this land, but he also felt a sense of responsibility towards the pack's leader, as it howled toward the sky, signalling the entire pack that it was time to eat.
Ramiel didn't realize it until a female cub ripped a piece of the salamander's flesh off and offered it to him to eat, now he understands this may be connected to his mother's shared energy when he was reborn and given a humanoid body because most of the female Gehaana in this pride would smell him and rub their bodies on him, while some wolves would even lick his bloody face.
Ramiel was taken aback by the cub's gesture and began to wonder if there was a deeper connection between him and the Gehanna wolves. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he was somehow linked to this land and its inhabitants, which made his decision to leave even more difficult, He tried to push away the memories of his past and focus on the present situation, but he couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to his connection with these wolves than he initially thought.
As he watched them devour their prey, he wondered if there was a way to communicate with them and gain their trust. He was starting to piece together the puzzle of his connection to the Gehanna wolves and wondered if he could use it to his advantage in his escape plan, but he also felt conflicted about betraying their trust. Ramiel knew he needed to make a decision soon before it was too late.
He spent a few minutes pondering over the options, weighing the pros and cons, while starting a small fire to cook the meat that was given to him. The female cub stared at him with curiosity and amazement, and he finally concluded that he would only use his knowledge as a last resort if all else failed. With this decision made, he felt a sense of relief wash over him and began to focus on other aspects of his escape plan. Ramiel was eating the meat but thinking was wasting time the pack was around twenty and five them was bigger power than the Manticor and Cyclops combined, the cubs were just curious about him and were constantly sniffing his back as he took the last bite, the leader of the pack stood up and went to him and used its nose to gently push him as if it was saying (you can go! )
Ramiel remembered that certain activities of the leader were similar to domesticated trained dogs, so he just took that risk and smiled at the wolf leader as the wolf leader, bowed down to him, Ramiel checked his remaining pouch bag, water container, weapon and was about to run again when the same female approached him and placed a few items they got Ramiel realized that the wolf pack might not be as dangerous as he initially thought and decided to brush the cubs head a little, to offer his thanks, and walk further out. and ran forward in the direction of the remaining sacred root,
He knew that time was of the essence and he couldn't afford any more delays, so he quickened his pace and kept his senses alert for any potential danger that might come his way. As he ran, after a few hours of evading and repelling attackers he couldn't help but wonder about the energy the wolf leader was radiating, so his preconception about the forest neutralizing magical energy was wrong,
When he remembers, that there are many types of energy, such as spiritual energy or core mana energy that increase based on specific training regimens and are more focused on power and self-enhancement, and second, there is outside energy like elemental, maybe he was using his ability in the wrong way.
So he tried to cast a spell by taking the energy inside his core when a powerful sharp pain ran inside his body as he crumpled to the ground and twitched in pain like he was getting hit by a hydraulic pile driver in the chest with of weight of four thousand pounds, He realized that he must have made a mistake in his technique, causing the energy to backfire and harm him instead. He knew he needed to be more careful and precise in his use of energy if he wanted to avoid further injury.
he was able to stand up, and as he wipe the blood from his mouth and felt something notice him again so even if the pain was still running all over his nerves he just ran again and didn't take any chances,
so inner power was ineffective to cast, so tried a different approach, so while still limping from what he did he took out his battle mace and used it to climb up the tallest tree that doesn't have any other plants attached to it, so he could safely wait and rest there and try to reevaluate what went wrong, the tree had thick branches that could support an entire house
he took out his battle mace and used it to climb up the tallest tree that doesn't have any other plants attached to it, so he could safely wait and rest there and try to reevaluate what went wrong, so once again he sat quietly and meditated in a sitting position focusing on his breathing and trying to calm his mind. As he rested, he realized that he needed to recreate what the was in the Gehanna wolf leader was doing, He realized that his inner power was not the only weapon he had and that sometimes it's better to rely on an outside force, so once again he sat quietly and meditated in a sitting position,
He remembered the leader's calm and collected demeanour and how he used his surging energy normally like it was part of his daily life, similar to breathing. He decided to incorporate this into his own training, focusing on using his inner power as effortlessly as breathing. He knew it would take time and practice, but he was determined to master it and become a more powerful warrior. and not used in concentrated bursts of power,
He forced his energy to spread out in his entire body and used it continuously as if he were breathing and just moving naturally while the energy was being used, similar to releasing his aura to be his blanket but in a strategic and fighting manner. He also realized that this technique not only made him a stronger warrior but also helped him maintain a calm and focused mind during battles, allowing him to make better decisions and react more quickly to his opponent's moves. With each day of practice, he felt himself becoming more in tune with his tri-core as it finally unchained the first written doctrine in the Rune Book,
because he only has a few minutes until a troop of evolved 1-meter bulking flesh-eating horn Hamadryas baboons is fast approaching his location. These creatures are far more aggressive than those red caps, they won't hesitate to eat their kind if need be.