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Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Nork

Eden: The time has come, I'll get stronger and I'll come for you, you damn

Isaac: It's especially cold today, winter isn't supposed to come yet

Shu: Well, sometimes nature wants to tell us something

Isaac: Are you trying to sound cool?

Shu: Maybe

Aphrodite: It seems that you are all here

Shu: How will we get to Nork? Your region is supposed to be a long way from here

Aphrodite: Don't worry, that's what he takes care of

*The dimension cracks and a golden carriage with black horses appears*

Eden: Incredible...

Hermes: Are you ready?

*The three of them get into the carriage*

Eden: A carriage that looks like it came out of nowhere? It's clear that this world is crazy

Aphrodite: You haven't seen anything yet

Hermes: Link

*The dimension cracks again and shows a very bright path*

*The carriage enters the walk and begins to go at high speed*

*Everyone's face being affected by speed is shown*

*A cloak is created over the carriage that protects them*

Eden: What is this place supposed to be?

Shu: Many years ago, the king created this place that allows you to connect the different regions of this world, since reaching the other regions at a normal speed can take years since they are gigantic and separated by large oceans and more. So, this is the safest way to travel

Eden: I get it, but where are we exactly?

Shu: That remains a mystery, only the king knows

*It gives Eden a little headache*

Shu: What's going on?

Eden: I don't know, but suddenly images came to my head

Isaac: Images? What are you talking about?

Eden: I don't know, it was only for an instant, but I can't remember what those images were

Shu: Not the slightest?

Eden: No...

*Hermes and Aphrodite are shown talking*

Hermes: Are you really sure of this?

Aphrodite: In our position it is the only thing we can do. I don't know if it's the right thing to do or not, but it's the only thing we have left

Hermes: Even if that means putting all of them at risk?

Aphrodite: If it takes a sacrifice to save everyone, I will do it without hesitation

Hermes: You look a lot like Shun

Aphrodite: No, you're wrong, that guy is a psychopath, he doesn't differentiate between what's right or wrong, he just likes to have fun

Hermes: I don't know, he seems to me the most human of all

Aphrodite: Maybe, maybe we're monsters

*The portal is seen reopens and an icy landscape is shown*

Hermes: We've Arrived

*Everyone starts to get out of the carriage*

*Eden is shown a little weak*

Aphrodite: Are you okay Eden?

Eden: Yes, it's nothing to worry about

*Shown to four people*

Hermes: It seems that they came to receive them

Odin: Welcome to our region, GODS students

Aphrodite: It is a pleasure to be greeted by the father of the Norse gods

Odin: Safety is paramount my dear Aphrodite

Eden: *Think* That old man has enormous strength, he is very close to Zeus

Odin: Let me introduce you to my two grandchildren: Sara and Nai

Sara and Nai: A pleasure

*Shu And Nai shake hands and both react to each other's power*

Nai: *Think* Wow, wow, this is a surprise

Shu: *Think* It's a monster...

Odin: My grandson and Heimdall will take you to your place of lodging, I hope you feel comfortable

Aphrodite: Thank you, Odin,

Hermes: I have to go; I wish you the best of luck

Aphrodite: Thank you, Hermes, see you later

*Hermes leaves through the portal and the students are guided by Heimdall*

Aphrodite: How have things been going here since that war?

Heimdall: Without much change, the population has already recovered from that fact

Aphrodite: I would never have expected that such a noble race as that would have caused such a disaster

Heimdall: Appearances can be deceiving. The important thing is that we destroyed all traces of them

Isaac: It's huge...

*The gold-plated walls of Asgard are shown*

Heimdall: Open the Doors

Guard: Yes

*The walls are beginning to open*

Heimdall: From here on you'll go alone, I've got other business to deal with

Aphrodite: And how will I know where to stay?

Heimdall: Nai will take care of that

Aphrodite: I give a two to your service

Heimdall: Shut up, I have a lot of things to take care of, being in charge of the Bifröst is a very important matter

Aphrodite: Yes, yes, whatever you say Mr. Busy

*Nai guides the whole group and they arrive at a cabin*

Nai: We've arrived, if you need anything, let the guards know

Aphrodite: Thank you

Nai: Since you will lose, at least we can make your visit interesting

Eden: What did you say?

Nai: What you heard, do you really think you're going to win?

Eden: I have no doubt about it

Nai: *Smile* Don't make me laugh, of the three who are, the only one who is strong is the guy with the green hair, you two are just a nuisance to him

*Eden grabs Nai's shirt*

Eden: What did you say?!

Shu: Eden, let it go

Eden: Didn't you hear what he said about us?

Shu: It's not worth it. Besides, you've already said it, we're going to win. So don't waste time with it

*Eden lets Nai loose*

Nai: I see him very confident. I hope it's not just empty words and that you really put up a fight

Shu: Don't worry, we won't fight, I'll destroy you

*Nai starts laughing*

Nai: I'm looking forward to our fight, child prodigy

*Lightning strikes Nai and he disappears*

Shu: So, you know me...

*Hours pass and Eden is shown taking a walk around the city*

Eden: *Think* This place is gigantic... But why does it have walls? Any enemies? Come to think of it, I need a sword to fight in this tournament, I'm still unable to take advantage of my grandfather's sword and the one Tenzak gave me is very worn out

*Eden sees a gun shop and enters the place*

Eden: Good morning, is there anyone here?

Zenor (store owner): Yes, What do you need boy?

Eden: Hi, I'd like to buy a sword, however, I have no idea which one I should buy

Zenor: I can help you with that. Do you have an idea of what you want?

Eden: Yes, I'd like a light, but sturdy sword

Zenor: I've got what you need

*Zenor grabs a black sword with gold*

Eden: It's beautiful...

Zenor: Yes, it's one of the best swords I have

*Zenor manages to notice the sword of Eden*

Zenor: Impossible...

Eden: Huh? What's wrong?

Zenor: Can I see that sword?

Eden: Yes, no problem

*Zenor grabs the sword*

Zenor: This is like a dream, I never imagined seeing this sword in person

Eden: Does it have anything special?

Zenor: Are you kidding? This sword is special, it is said that it was carved by the gods themselves

Eden: *Think* I don't think that's how the phrase went.

Zenor: Why are you looking for a new sword when you have it in your hands?

Eden: I'm not able to use it...

Zenor: That would explain it

Eden: What?

Zenor: Why This Sword Is Classified as Cursed Despite Being Carved by the Gods

Eden: A cursed sword? What are you talking about?

Zenor: I have a lot to tell you about this sword

*Zenor closes his tent and sits down to talk to Eden*

Zenor: It is said that this sword belonged to a legendary warrior named Gen, who was greatly feared everywhere, as he was a bloodthirsty warrior from the region of the rising sun, it is said that he ended millions of lives in the Millennial War, and that the lost souls of those who died under his sword were impregnated in that sword

Eden: *Think* Was Grandpa like that? It's something impossible to believe

Zenor: It is also said that it can only be used by those who are able to bear the weight of those deaths and all those that will follow. All those who try to use that sword could go crazy if they are not able to bear all those deaths

Eden: I really find it hard to think that all that is real, since I have never been able to use that sword, there is something that prevents me from taking it out

Zenor: A Blood Pact

Eden: What does that mean?

Zenor: The owner of this sword locked the power of this sword, so that you can use it when a condition is met

Eden: A conditioning factor? Which one?

Zenor: No idea, only he knows that

Eden: *Think* Block it? Why? What is this sword capable of doing that you have done that? I need to know, Grandpa

Zenor: I hope I helped you boy

Eden: You have, thank you so much for telling me all this

*Zenor throws the sword at Eden*

Zenor: I know I shouldn't say this, but good luck in the tournament

Eden: Thank you very much

Zenor: Take this, I hope your fight is exciting *Throws the black sword at him*

Eden: Really?

Zenor: Yes, this time invite the house

Eden: Thank you very much sir. See you another day

*Eden continues to walk through the city and keeps his sword*

Eden: *Think* Grandpa, what do you expect from me?

*Eden is shown very concentrated*

Eden: You'd better come out of hiding

*Some elves are shown*

Eden: What do you want?

*Several goblins are shown surrounding Eden*

*The elves go for grandpa's sword*

Eden: Drop that sword, you damned ones!

*Eden begins to fight the goblins*

*A ray of light falls on the elves that hide in the shadows*

Balder: You'd better stop and go back to your filthy hideout

*The elves run away from the place*

Eden: Thank you for the help

Balder: I'm sorry you had to go through that, lately the goblins are attacking visitors a lot

Eden: Don't worry, the important thing is that I still have my swords. I don't understand why they wanted my sword

Balder: Nobody understands the goblins, they don't even understand each other

Eden: Once again, thank you for the help. What's your name?

Balder: My name is Balder, I am a simple man of these beautiful lands

Eden: Nice to meet you, my name is Eden Yomi

Balder: The taste is mine. I'd like to stay a little longer to talk, but I've got a few things to do

Eden: Don't Worry

Balder: I hope to see you again, Eden

*Balder disappears*

Eden: He's a great guy...

*Perspective changes and a black swamp is shown*

Stranger 21: Why do you stand in front of me empty-handed?

Goblin: I'm sorry sir, the god Balder appeared and we are not able to face him

Unknown 21: Oh, I get it, Balder's very strong

Goblin: Yes sir, I appreciate you being able to understand me...

*The goblin's head falls to the ground*

Unknown 21: *With a face of contempt* Do you really think I care about your opinion?

*All trembling goblins shown*

Unknown 21: The next time you show up empty-handed, I'll kill 100 of you, got it?

Goblins: Yes, Mr. Loki!

Loki: Now get out of here

*Loki sits on his throne made of mud*

Loki: It's getting closer...