An Odyssey begins
Azel Drakonov (POV)
{YOU ARE CURSED}
The framework is displayed.
"Well, shit."
'It makes sense now.'
"Show me the curse."
I instructed Vena.
{.... Loading curses... }
". .You got to be fucking with me.... Curses!"
I screamed out loud, wondering who I offended, like I expected a curse but curses... This changes a lot.
{Curses}
{Curse of fate}
{Host is bound by fate to the heroes of Valexia, and his entire existence is to be a stepping stone and a nuisance in the sights of Valexians.}
{Curse activation ≈0.10%}
[Tian yi really is ruthless isn't he.]
"Yes, he is."
Clicking my tongue I took my time to understand the implications of this curse.
"Since he couldn't kill me the cursed were the next best thing he could do."
[And as easy as the curse might seems some of it are really dangerous and the effect in the long run is quite hazardous.]
I pinched the bridge of my nose and instructed Vena to show me the next curse.
{Curse of Unfortunacy.}
Looking at the words on the screen I thought to myself this shouldn't be hard but alas, I had spoken too soon.
{ All of host's plans against the sons of heaven shall be hindered.
The effect of any attack made by the host is reduced by 19% furthermore; the chances of host plans being successful against the son of heaven is reduced by 15%.
The percentage shall increase as time passes.}
"...."
[.....]
Silence ensued between the both of us, the curses were simple, and straightforward yet they were quite devious.
Cause think with me for a minute imagine using your trump card but it had little to no effect because the attack was reduced.
Or your well laid out, plan resulting in a devastating failure all because of a simple flipping curse.
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I was about to rage out and scream to the skies but I kept my cool when I heard they were still more curses.
"This the last one."
I asked Vena desperately hoping that no more curses came.
[Yes it is.]
And thankfully it was.
{True E√% @ ¢ya&@&}
I tilted my head a bit when I noticed the gibberish on the screen.
"Vena."
I called out.
"What is the possibility of this last curse being related to my eyesight."
[Very, Very high.]
I took a deep breath and relaxed myself cause whatever I saw behind the screen might provide more insight into my in-curable blindness.
{A curse crafted as a result of being the π@&@&. The curse signifies your position as the only villain, the last boss, the greatest menace of this world.
The curse is an acknowledgement of the fact that 60% of the negativity of the world resides within you.}
<Modification made by Tian Yi< p>
"Makes sense why nobody could dispel or even cure me."
[ I mean he is one of the highest beings in this world, someone whose authority is second to none so it makes sense that no mortal could cure you.]
"Yeah but... I can't help but wonder how powerful is this blindfold to override the authority of Tian Yi?"
I asked no one in particular.
'The questions and mysteries never seem to end, but the solution to it is quite simple...Become Stronger.'
After chastising myself I straightened my back and gave a few commands to Vena.
"Vena run a deep scan on the blindfold and see if you can figure out how it works and also while you are at it show me my *Folio."
[Got it.] She responded.
{Uploading Azel Drakonov Folio.}
{ Azel Drakonov.}
{ Class: undetermined
Age: 20
Male
Race: Dragonkin??
Mana gauge: Dmitrix
Rank: Undetermined
Esp: 00|00
ATT: undetermined
DEF: undetermined
AGI: undetermined
Title: unapplicable
Gifts: sealed
{Other stats and states are sealed until examination.}
"That is to be expected."
I said out loud.
I stood from the ground and patted my clothes a bit.
"Vena... " I called out, knowing she was listening I continued.. "The gifts in question are the books I picked up from the library isn't."
[Yes they are and they are not, you see they are the books you picked up but they are possibly far more evolved and more powerful than when you first got them, so hence they might have deviated from their original path a bit.]
"mmm."
'But, how the criteria for making an ability book evolve is far more complicated than it seems they are so many conditions to be fulfilled, so man-'
I stopped my inner monologue cause it suddenly hit me.
"Contact the world will and tell her am interested."
[You sure.] Vena asked sceptically.
"Yes I am," I said reaffirming my words.
Seeing as she had gone silent and she was trying to establish a connection with the world's will, I made my way towards the door carefully planning my next course of action.
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Let's go back 3 days ago.
White beautiful and majestic blankets of towering white mountains, hidden in the region of these white mountains is the main building of the guild Shadow Reach.
A guild known for its merciless and greedy traits, a top guild no different from scavenging mercenaries.
At the top of these buildings one of the most important conversations between two powerful men was occurring.
"What happened?"
A voice from a black flimsy screen said.
"After acquiring the box Q was intercepted and attacked by an unknown being, Q was seriously injured and the assailant took the box from Q's possession."
"She didn't strike Q down?"
The voice on the other side asked genuinely surprised.
"No, but she was used to pass a message.. "Am coming for you"".
"I see.. And Q what its status."
Said the voice changing the topic and not taking the threat seriously.
"It's recovering well and will probably awaken after a few days."
"Good to hear." The voice sounded relieved.
"How's the specimen, is he ready for the trials?"
"He is."
The voice said with conviction.
"... "
"I will establish contact again in a few days, For the good of common kind."
"For the good of common kind."
The guild leader responded with his right hand across his chest and his left in his pocket.
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Present day or 4 days later.
"Now this I like."
"Thanks for coming."
"No p man, so where to?"
Asked a young man with black hair with brown highlights at the end. The young man was carrying a black backpack while resting on a rock.
".... The beyond man, the beyond."
A young man with light pink hair brushed to the back responded.
And so begins the journey of the duo.
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"The Gospodin is gone."
".... "
Dimitri just stared at the ceiling blankly and pinched his brows in frustration.
"But he left a letter for you." Sebastian continued.
Dmitri was about to answer when his phone rang.
~dringggg
Dimitri looked at the caller ID and answered it with a sigh.
"Let me make a guess, your son is gone too isn't he?"
Questioned Dmitri not giving the caller the chance to speak.
"Yeah."
Ryuji answered.
"Well, from what I can infer the two idiots went on an Odyssey."
"... ARE YOU SURE!!"
Ryuji asked or should we say screamed out.
"Calm down Ryu, it will be fine."
"Fine, FINE for all we know it was probably Kaito's idea, I mean imagine the danger Azel will be in, aren't you worried?"
Black lines appeared all over Dmitri's face.
'Azel, what about your son.'
"Remember who we are Ryu."
Dmitri said in a Stern voice showcasing his view on the situation.
"At some point, they both have to embark and go on an odyssey, besides the kids must become stronger. "
A low sigh came from the phone and Ryuji spoke out "I know but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth."
"Same, the only thing we can do is hope, hope that they make it back in one piece, a year from now."
* Folio: a page that shows the information of the host also called portfolio or status page.
Hi Xander here I would like to thank you all for sticking, am back hopefully it is permanent.
My update time will be Wednesday and Saturday.
Also, shout out to that_annoying_guy really appreciated the question.
Anywho's peace.