The road he paved was towards the South. Having a windy journey made Kenji 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 Kenji was prepared to battle it out. Having an all-out battle would be something that he looks forward to. Ambush would also be possible.
Kenji 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.
Kenji drew his sword and then went to approach the winged monsters. Kenji 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 Kenji 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.
Kenji then saw them and prepared for battle. They soon dived towards him and he tightened the grip on his sword. Kenji 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 Kenji evaded. Making him roll to the side as more dived towards him.
The enemies then went up again and they soon dived toward Xin. Kenji threw his throwing daggers at them and they were struck. Crashing on the ground as they were hit.
Kenji 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 Kenji slashed them. Cleaving them all in the process.
They went crashing on the back while Kenji stood unfazed by such numbers. The remaining ones attacked and Kenji felt glee in killing them.
One clawed him but he repelled with his weapon. Kenji retaliated and slashed and hacked its wings off. Making it a flightless monster.
It then shrieked at him and Kenji decapitated its head. Ending its wail on the process.
Kenji 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 Kenji 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, Kenji 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 Kenji arrived. Upon his approach, he then heard a clunking sound that made the doorway open.
"Come in," he heard the voice call him.
Kenji then entered the door and it shut with a thud. He was excited at what could be waiting for him inside.
Kenji 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.
Kenji 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 you to inhabit inside my soul realm. Your master Xill was calling you forth," Kenji 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.
Kenji 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]. Kenji was attacked by the Guardian.
Clashing their weapons as they met. Making a metallic sound as they did. Kenji 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!
Kenji slashed nonstop and the Guardian was having difficulty in repelling them all. He rotated his scythe and slashed toward him. Kenji sidestepped in response and made a slash. Also kicking the Guardian in the chest.
The enemy used [Grappling hands] and Kenji was rooted. Making him not able to move an inch. The enemy then took the chance to attack which Kenji blocked with his sword.
The root then expired and Kenji was used with [Bone cage]. Caging him in the process.
Kenji inwardly cursed, he was always put in a bind with the enemy's skills. Always prey to the enemy attacks.
Kenji 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.
Kenji 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!
Kenji blocked in due time. The enemy then laughed at him as he stepped back, away from him.
Kenji dashed with fierce eyes and the enemy used [Dark fog]. Making Kenji 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 Kenji which he repelled.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Kenji then slashed in retaliation and the Guardian used [Ghost form]. Turning himself up into a ghost.
Kenji evaded his strikes and waited for the skill to disappear.
Kenji 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 Kenji bit again his lower lips.
The Guardian attacked and he slashed with his scythe. Making Kenji block them all. Though it did not stop there. Kenji 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 Kenji. Kenji 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.
Kenji attacked and followed through. Attacking him while dashing. Their weapons clashed and Kenji smirked at him.
He threw his sword at his face and the Guardian blocked it with his scythe. Kenji closed the distance and grabbed his face. Slamming on the ground head first.
Bang!
Kenji panted and stepped back.
"So did I pass?" Kenji 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 soul. You are now my inheritor," he said as his skill vanished.
He went back to his former form. "You have fought well young one. With my Potential Inducing Potion, you will get stronger. Your potential In Dread, Grim, Death, Shadow, Bone, Summoning, Reaper, and Curse skills will be improved by a lot.
[New Skill Tree Unlocked]
[New Skills Unlocked]
[Dread, Death, Shadow, and Bone skills unlocked]
[Potential in Dread, Death, Shadow, Bone, Summoning, Reaper, and Curse skills will be in 50%]
[Learning skills will be 50% faster]
[Skills will be 50% 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," Kenji replied, "Also I will absorb you now."