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The Forsaken Hero

I closed my eyes and let out a long, shuddering breath. The needle slipped through my numb fingers and clattered onto the rough pavement. Nothingness swirled around me, bringing the first peace I'd felt in my short, miserable life. No one would miss me, and if any did...? Well, there was always someone else to beat or rape. They'd move on quickly. But then...gods? Since when did nothingness have so many gods? Chosen by the goddess of Fate, I'm thrust into a world of magic and wonder alongside nine other heroes. A world where the gods reign supreme, and evil is vanquished before it can spread its blight. Can such a place truly exist? Could life really be worth living? I've heard that the brightest lights cast the longest shadows, but my life has been nothing but darkness. Perhaps this new world will be the chance I need to find the light, to see the other side. Discord: https://discord.gg/PX3xqJdZMY

Author_of_Fate · Fantasy
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599 Chs

Orion

At the Orion's directive, Joel's face tightened. He looked about to protest, but with another glance at me, he slumped and nodded. He begrudgingly cleared his throat and met my eyes.

"Very well. In all our years patrolling this canyon, we've never once heard whispers of a sixth-level crawler. Even fifth-level crawlers require an entire battalion to face, so how is it possible you and this…Korra defeated such a monstrosity on your own? Please be accurate in your accounting. Even the smallest detail could prove useful."

I sat back on my hands and stared at the sky, recalling the moment the dreadful creature exploded out of the ground. After a moment to collect my thoughts, I turned and began to tell the story. It was much easier than sharing my experiences the night before had been, not only was it fresh in my mind but I had plenty of practice now. All of my hard work over the last few days was starting to pay off.