"Come dance with me in the silver light,
Where shadows weave and dreams take flight.
I'll lead you through the forest's lore,
To realms unknown, forevermore."
A smile bloomed on Sol's face as he slowly got off the bed and walked towards the door. The peace he felt from the melodious voice was so alluring, that he just wanted to find it and surrender himself to it.
"Beneath the stars, we'll waltz and sway,
Through the night, until the break of day.
For I am the fox, wild and free,
In the realm of dreams, you'll find me"
Ding!
[Host is in danger and must break free from the illusion to survive!]
The system's warning fell on deaf ears as Sol reached the door and slowly opened it. He walked out of the room, into the wide corridor, the torches flickering, barely able to stay on.
"Come dance with me in the silver light,
Where shadows weave and dreams take flight.
I'll lead you through the forest's lore,
To realms unknown, forevermore."
Standing alone in the lonely corridor was a lady his age, dressed in traditional Ark sleeveless orange and black robes. She had snow-white hair and skin as clear as jade, which men would drool over. Behind her was one fluffy white tail with red fiery patterns and from her body, the pink fumes diffused.
[Warning!]
[Fox spirit spotted!]
Sol ignored the system's warnings and walked to her, his pink eyes blazing brightly.
"So heed my call, oh wanderer dear,
And let us lose ourselves in the ether clear.
For in my song, you'll find your release,
In the arms of the forest, in eternal peace."
The fox spirit spread her hand open and welcomed Sol into her embrace while singing. She gently embraced him, her delicate hands running through his body, but her gentle face resting on Sol's shoulder distorted, turning fierce as her fangs grew.
Her hands ran through Sol's body while her tail retracted like a king cobra preparing to strike, its pointy edge aimed at Sol's skull. However, before her hands reached for Sol's groin, her eyes widened in surprise and caused her to hesitate.
Sol was clearly under her spell, but he wasn't hard, how?
Touching the area he was most insecure about was enough to pull Sol out of the illusion, and he found himself in a lonely, dark corridor. He was in the embrace of a white-haired lady, her tail was clearly about to strike while her hands held onto his cock.
'What form of sexual assault is this?!' Sol was confused and infuriated, but he could also sense the threat of danger looming over him!
"HAK!" Sol growled as his eyes lit up, and his entire body exploded with flames.
"Aaaah!'
The fox spirit cried out as she let go of Sol and jumped away, while her tail struck forward like a blade.
Swoosh!
Sol tilted his head to the left, barely evading the tail attack. He quickly sprang back, creating more distance between them as he tried to understand what was happening.
Ding!
[New quest acquired]
[Important notice: Quests and missions are different, and the latter attracts more rewards. A quest involves a major, life-changing event that could end the host's life if failed. These quests usually take months or even a year to complete, and numerous missions are acquired from a quest.]
[New Quest: Threat of the Firefox tribe]
[Details: Spies of the seventh finger general have infiltrated all parts of Aetheria and the news of the host's survival has reached the ears of the seventh general, who is aware of your true lineage. To defeat the only threat to its survival, it has employed the Firefox tribe to kill you by any means possible!]
[Survive this event and kill the nine-tailed fox queen]
[Reward unknown]
[Mission acquired]
[Survive this assassination attempt]
[Reward: 50 exp]
Sol read the system notifications with furrowed eyebrows and a feeling of dread. He had hoped he would get the chance to grow before dealing with the seventh-finger general, but it seems they found him out immediately. This also made him remember how the other Kahi'ks quickly learned of his recovery, even when he tried to keep it a secret.
'Just as I suspected, there is a hiding in the sixth tribe, living in my castle.' Sol's eyes let out a threatening glint.
He pushed his thoughts aside and focused on the threat who stood a few meters away. She observed him from a distance, wondering how Sol was able to break free from her illusionary abilities, while Sol thought back on how the immortal blood-shattering seal activated when he tried to use the power of his core.
"I'll have to rely on my Ark abilities. I can't afford to pass out in front of the enemy!" Sol gritted his teeth as he assumed a fighting stance.
"I wondered why my lady wanted you dead, but now I see that." The fox spirit licked her lips seductively. " You are unique and cute, it's a shame I have to kill you, it would have been nice if I could have you all to myself."
"Just shut up and come at me, you fucking hoe." Sol responded with a disgusted grunt.
While there weren't powers and supernatural beings on earth, Sol practiced mixed martial arts and boxing to the extreme. Even though he wasn't the best at these two fighting styles, he was better than most, and with his wealth, he had the opportunity to invite and spar with professional fighters of different origins.
He wasn't the strongest, but he wasn't weak either. If this bitch planned to take his life, he would not hesitate to hurt her to the best of his abilities. He came from a world that pushed for equality between men and women, so he had no intentions of holding back simply because his foe was female.
"Let this be clear, only one of us will walk out of this place alive." Sol snarled as his fists were engulfed in fierce flames.