Journey to the Portal

After using the secret passage. Marcus and Carmen found themselves outside the royal city.

The moon, hanging high in the sky. The cold breeze which made the green and red leaves on the branches of the trees dance. Marcus turned to look at the royal capital. He clenched his fist and declared "I'll be back. When I do they'll all be sorry!"

Carmen tugged her brother and handed him a piece of clothing. He patted her head and received it.

Marcus donned the black hooded robe and then helped his sister to put hers on. These were exalted treasures. With these, they have an added layer of protection.

Once they wore it, the markings that were etched in the robes glowed for a few seconds and then faded.

They walked to the spot where they were supposed to meet their escorts and guardians, who will be going with them to the mortal realm.

Once they've reached their destination, the two saw 2 middle-aged men.

The one in front had short black hair with white streaks. His face looked like he was 35 years old. He has bushy brows and has wide-set eyes which had a deep black color. He was wearing a white robe with a mark on the left side which signified him being a royal guard. The mark is circle-shaped with a face that had small diagonal slits for eyes, with a banner of the royal family at the back which is a stylish K.

This is Gary Lain. One of the captains of the royal guards. He has served the army ever since he was a child and has risen in ranks for his meritorious deeds. He is Marcus' mentor in spear arts and also taught him a lot about social interaction.

Marcus, being a prince of an empire doesn't really have many friends to talk to and can't go out of the palace as much. He is a lot more mature for his age, well only if his asura blood doesn't react.

Gary also taught him the ways of being a gentleman. Saying things like "you can have a lot of wives as long as you love, treat, and fuck them right."

The one beside him who looked like Gary is Nick. He is currently one of the vice-captains of the royal guards.

Gary and Nick bowed and said "Your Highness."

Nick had a sharp glint in his eyes, but no one noticed.

Marcus nodded.

Marcus is not really in the mood to talk. He is still feeling down.

Gary would usually joke around with him. He wouldn't even call him "Your Highness" usually during training or whenever they are not with other people. Gary also had a pretty good relationship with Carmen, but she was just too shy to talk to people.

Gary would also tease him about the beautiful geniuses in the capital. Telling him about how perky their boobs were. Marcus would just shake his head and change the topic. Not because he was not into girls, but he was more of an ass man. Plus his mother usually listens secretly.

Gary summoned a flat yellow-colored board. It is 7 meters long and 4 meters wide. It's a common vehicle in the heavenly realms that are used for flying at extremely high speed.

Marcus hopped on while Carmen was in his arms who was starting to cry knowing that they would really be leaving.

They all went on their way to the portal.

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After nonstop traveling for two days, they were only a few minutes away from the portal. The board they rode was still streaking in the sky at maximum speed.

Gary went to Marcus and asked "Your Highness, we will be arriving in a few minutes. Have you read about the mortal realm?"

Marcus nodded"Yes, I started reading all about it four years ago. As I was told, the data gathered were all updated yearly so I've gathered a lot of information about the races and their society and a bit of their technology. I've also prepared everything needed for our stay there."

" That's good Your Highness. The mortal worlds is extremely different from us here but also the same. They are still driven by greed and will go to war for what they believe in." Gary touching his chin and continued " Although, they are pretty fragile so you don't have to worry about anything."

" Have you picked which race and world you're going to go and visit first when we land in god knows where Your Highness? I hear that there are a lot of beauties in the elven race." Nick butted in while laughing.

Hearing this, Carmen covered her brother's ears, thinking that it would entice him. She looked at him with her clear vermillion eyes.

Marcus rubbed her head " No, I already have race in mind."

"Oh" Nick didn't ask which one. Clearly, the prince doesn't have any intention of telling him.

Marcus looked at his surroundings. Mana in the heavenly realm was a lot purer compared to the lower realm. Hopefully, it won't slow down his progress.

In these past two days, Marcus hasn't been slacking off. He has been cultivating his body and also practicing his spells. For raising ranks as an Asura, one needs to be strong physically and skilled in magic.

To learn specific spells or powers, one needs to read skill books. The basic ones are usually generalized or heck you don't even need to read skill books/magic books to learn the basics of the basics like conjuring a simple fireball. But once you go in-depth and find the specific type for you, you will need skill books that cover that type of spell.

Things like how to perform them are written there. For example, there are different kinds of lightning magic, which is why there are different types of lightning skill books.

The same goes for most other elements and types. I said most since there are special cases like gravity, where there is only one type of gravity, there's no red gravity, blue gravity, or shit like that so it only depends on the contents of the skill book/magic book on what kinds of skill/spell it covers.

Training in different types is common in the Heavenly Realm. But they pick the ones that are the most compatible with, or just better ones and they focus on that and then upgrade later when they find better skill books/magic books that they are compatible with.

There are different skill books that teach different styles. For example, Marcus trains in the arts of lightning which is called "Godly Vermillion Bolts". He got the skill book from the necklace he wears.

Carmen was at the side practicing her illusion arts. She is currently making illusions and trying to teleport to them and then leaving an illusion where she was once at. The illusion art she practices is called ' Confusion of 1000 Deities.'

"Brother, watch this!" she called out, seeing that his brother looking at her, she wanted to show off.

She tried teleporting to her illusion about 3 meters away, She succeeded but she couldn't chain her magic and place an illusion on the place where she was once standing.

This teleporting spell is called 'mirage port' coupled with the 'basic mirage' spell to place a mirage where she once was standing.

"That was amazing baby, you could already use mirage port." Marcus praised.

"mm, but I still can't chain my spells consistently."Carmen dejectedly said.

"hahaha, you are still 10, don't be in a rush, even when I was at that age I could hardly perform those kinds of spells."Marcus went to her and wiped her sweaty forehead.

Carmen shooked her head saying."That's a lie brother, you're the most talented person in the universe."

What Marcus said was true, although he was a prince, he wasn't a genius. at most he was way above mediocre but not at the level of a genius. His sister on the other hand was. She's 10 but a rank 8 Asura Warrior.

"Your Highness we're only around a few kilometers away, but I have a bad feeling about something." Gary said, who was currently standing at the edge checking the surroundings. But he couldn't really find anything unfamiliar.

Nicks left eye twitched upon hearing this.

"Hmmm? Did you catch anything amiss nearby?" Marcus furrowed his brows while asking.

"Not really but, those peo-" When Gary was about to point at a group of people who looked like traveling merchants, a javelin with a tip that burned blue was aimed at him.

"AMBUSHHHH, stay behi-" Gary felt a stinging pain on the left side of his lower back.

He turned his head and saw Nick, his devil smile and the bit of blood on his right hand said it all. Gary had no time to wonder why because people started flying towards them. No, more like Asuras were flying towards them.

Asuras have red skin, muscular and have markings on their body depending on their rank.

The one with a scar on his face shouted and looked at Nick and nodded, " Boys surround them and take their treasures."

They were mercenaries, and were told by the man in brown that he was with people who were escorting treasures.

Gary grabbed the two kids, he etiquette doesn't matter right now. He looked at Nick and growled, "Whats the meaning of this?!"

"Relax, I didn't tell them anything about the prince being here. Hell, I'm not that stupid, if they tell the other empires, or if other empires caught wind of this then the spies planted by the Asura Empire would know and report. I only told them that were escorting a priceless treasure that could topple lesser kingdoms. Smart right?" Nick said in a whispering voice, with a lewd smile at the end. He made sure that no one heard what he said aside from Gary and the two kids.

When Nick finished talking, Gary already took a round item from his pocket dimension and blinded the asuras around. He then dashed towards an opening.