The road he paved was towards the South. Having a windy journey made Xin have a chilly experience. The map pointed out that the next necromancer was in the South. A Rocky valley that has harpy nests within the region.
Travelers were attacked along the way and so Xin was prepared to battle it out. Having an all-out battle would be something that he looks forward to. Ambush would also be possible.
Xin arrived at the valley and saw nests scattered all over the place. Others were bickering while others were fighting for their mate. Younglings were playing on the ground with the others. Crouching while observing them. It was then, he prepared for slaughtering them.
Xin drew his sword and then went to approach the winged monsters. Rein then was seen by them and they all screamed. Having food in the meantime would be pleasurable.
Harpies flew towards him and he dashed to meet them. One dived towards him and he slashed with his sword. Cleaving its wings apart. Others followed through and Xin was attacked with their claws.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
He was able to block their blows and his sword sounded as he repel their blows.
Soon after, the whole flock was alarmed and all harpy nests were stirred. They soon flew out of their nests and went into the skies.
Xin then saw them and prepared for battle. They soon dived towards him and he tightened the grip on his sword. Xin then was attacked!
One attacked and then he slashed. More followed and he hacked with both of his swords. One clawed as it passed by and Xin evaded. Making him roll to the side as more dived towards him.
The enemies then went up again and they soon dived toward Xin. Xin threw his throwing daggers at them and they were struck. Crashing on the ground as they were hit.
Xin slashed with his weapon as they passed by. One attacked and he slashed horizontally. Cleaving it through and it crashed on the ground on the back. Others followed through and Xin slashed them. Cleaving them all in the process.
They went crashing on the back while Xin stood unfazed by such numbers. The remaining ones attacked and Rein felt glee in killing them.
One clawed him but he repelled with his weapon. Xin retaliated and slashed and hacked its wings off. Making it a flightless monster.
It then shrieked at him and Xin decapitated its head. Ending its wail on the process.
Xin went to attack the others and he was surrounded by them. Making his smirk to curve up his smile in the process.
They soon attacked and Xin hacked with both of his swords. Slashing them up made their feathers flung from them. With a flash, he decapitated one, hacked one in the arms, cut the wings off, and cleaved the torso apart. Making him bathed with blood.
He then went to the nests and saw twigs that were made into a home for the monsters. He scanned it and saw younglings playing on it. With ample deliberation, he burned it all. Along with the young ones.
It was then, Xin went towards the broken tower that was settled within the valley. He was walking towards it and he was able to feel the presence of the necromancer.
The tower he was heading to was in shambles and has cracks on its walls. The top was decimated by time and weather. He then saw a door that was made of cement the same as the walls. It has engravings of necromancers in it and it glowed as Xin arrived. Upon his approach, he then heard a clunking sound that made the doorway open.
"Come in," he heard the voice call him.
Xin then entered the door and it shut with a thud. He was excited at what could be waiting for him inside.
Xin entered and heard slight chuckles from the inside. Torches were lit from the side of the hallway and his footsteps echoed. The halls were empty with just torches on the side. Several engravings of necromancers were on the wall.
Xin used the Reawaken skill and he saw the Guardian in the center of the halls to become awake. With his throne in the middle where he was sitting. His robes were tattered and his two-handed scythe was on his right hand.
"What does a necromancer need with me?" he asked.
"I need the skill book of guardians as well as you to inhabit inside my soul realm. Your master Xill was calling you forth," Xin said to him.
"Very well, you need to duel me to get tested. The unworthy are not given with the skill book. You need to fight me without using the skills of the necromancers," he said to him.
Xin then prepared to battle him. He then dashed towards him and the Guardian laughed. Using the skill [Necromancer robes], his mana regeneration then was buffed. Using [Bone shield] and [Bone armor]. Xin was attacked by the Guardian.
Clashing their weapons as they met. Making a metallic sound as they did. Xin used his short swords to attack faster and have the speed advantage. Though the enemy has the reach advantage. Contrary to him.
Ting! Ting! Clang!
Xin slashed nonstop and the Guardian was having difficulty in repelling them all. He rotated his scythe and slashed toward him. Xin sidestepped in response and made a slash. Also kicking the Guardian in the chest.
The enemy used [Grappling hands] and Xin was rooted. Making him not able to move an inch. The enemy then took the chance to attack which Xin blocked with his sword.
The root then expired and Xin was used with [Bone cage]. Caging him in the process.
Xin inwardly cursed, he was always put in a bind with the enemy's skills. Always prey to the enemy attacks.
Xin attacked the bone cage and he was freed from it. Making him dash towards the Guardian with an agitated look. Making him bite his lower lips.
Xin then was used with [Glare] and [Silence]. Making him paralyzed in the process. The Guardian immediately attacked him and he was in a bind. Waiting for the effect of the skill to disappear.
Ting!
Xin blocked in due time. The enemy then laughed at him as he stepped back, away from him.
Xin dashed with fierce eyes and the enemy used [Dark fog]. Making Xin blinded on the process. He dashed and saw the enemy chuckling once again.
The enemy used [Scythe flurry] and a burst of speed in slashing was made. Slashing Xin which he repelled.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Xin then slashed in retaliation and the Guardian used [Ghost form]. Turning himself up into a ghost.
Xin evaded his strikes and waited for the skill to disappear.
Xin saw that the skill was about to end and then he tightened his grip on his sword. The Guardian attacked him and he retaliated. Slashing him up, the Guardian used [Ghost dash] and the attack passed through. Making Xin bit again his lower lips.
The Guardian attacked and he slashed with his scythe. Making Xin block them all. Though it did not stop there. Xin slashed in two and then followed it up with kicks and elbows.
Punching him in the face then knee kicked him. Making the Guardian perplexed at how good he was in combat.
The Guardian used [Phantasm] and his ghost attacked Xin. Xin could only inwardly curse as the enemy was able to use skills and he was not. Making him disadvantaged and against the odds. Xin can only evade the ghost and run away. Though he chased the Summoner who was laughing as he did.
Xin attacked and followed through. Attacking him while dashing. Their weapons clashed and Xin smirked at him.
He threw his sword at his face and the Guardian blocked it with his scythe. Xin closed the distance and grabbed his face. Slamming on the ground head first.
Bang!
Xin panted and stepped back.
"So did I pass?" Xin asked.
Guardian emitted a cold aura and his body glowed in a bluish hue.
[Angel of Death form]
The enemy used the skill and he was enveloped with wings. A scythe in his hands and a hooded robe on his face. The Guardian stood straight and stretched forth his wings.
"You are peculiar. You've let me use this form abruptly. You passed! Take care of my skill book. You are now my inheritor," he said as his skill vanished.
He went back to his former form and then summoned his skill book. Giving it to Xin.
"You have fought well young one. With my skill book, you will get stronger. Also, making the other necromancers survive a bit longer. The Darkness is spreading and I can feel it. May fate guide you in the future. Take care of my skill book for me," he said.
"I will," Xin replied, "Also I will absorb you now."