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THE OTHER WORLD

THE PROPHESIED ONE

XAVIER'S ARC

BOOK ONE

CHAPTER 7

SPARRING RIVALS

Xavier told Hudson the Riddle Hudson taught for a while. He talked of both Xavier. And Marco? Alternatingly. Then he spoke. There's something you two aren't telling me. Xavier. Retorted What? That's it. That's the Riddle of the map. At least the first one. The first a map. Let me see this map. Xavier was hesitant and glared at Hudson, and Hudson spoke. What? Don't you trust me? Well, one, you're thief, and that's a solid point on its own. And and solved the damn Riddle. Xavier raised his voice No. And what's the other reason? Hudson still spoke calmly at this point? Mark, who was just too afraid to interrupt and just stared and followed the conversation. Xavier was silent and looked at Marco, then Hudson, then away placed his hands on his laps. And chuckled, licked his lips, and was silenced over again

Marco broke the silence. Xavier, let's just show him. And I don't think I can trust you or anyone else. Xavier Catamore. But trust Marco? He said pointedly. But Marco felt totally awkward. That's different come rivals. I see something in him. I've met many others. He seems something. How special to be? I can't put my finger on it. Now they were both staring at Marco. Marco was now getting frustrated with all the stirring and the silence and the awkwardness.

All right, guys, we have a question to go on. We can. Be standing here all. Xavier Cat in. Again, it's been hard for me. I guess. My mom's dead and my stepfather. And bully of an oldest. I've since mercenaries. To hunt me down. My uncle was now glaring. The only family. I'm left with means to want me dead. I had no friends to begin with. End human in town? Of one base my mom was. Only friend.

Silenced again. What a crappy childhood origin story.

Oh **** Marquis slammed. He knew now that. This would be. The straw that broke the camels back. This would be straight up with the camels back. He got his wind ready to break up the fight, Which? Had certain to ensue. You are right. Maybe. That's the only reason why my trust is worry. Michael was impressed of him. Everything worked out. Don't worry. You think you've had a bad? Wait till you heard my story. Marco now interrupted. Enough. We've got a job to do. He went over to Xavier. Opened his satchel, pulled out a map, and handed it to Hudson. Now tell us what we left out. The Riddle right there. He pointed to the inscription. Next, a key. That was meant to represent somewhere around where they were now. Hudson red over the Riddle again. And continued another verse and ended. And continued the third verse and ended. He looked at them and said that's what was missing. He looked at him and said that's what was missing the other two verses, he remarked pointedly. There ain't ancient. Vampire lingo. And that's ancient, cultured lingo. Well, it's different verses to the Riddle.

Xavier and Marco were all stricken. How could you 2 not know? The sea started laughing at the expressions on their sides.

Do you? Think. Do we look ancient to you? Mark retorted.

And how did you know they were killed? The flown we of something for the languages. I know about 107 of them and we've. Also, fast learners? Hudson bragged. Still giggling. Well then let's. Like we really lucky to have you on the team. Now it translates it to us. Hudson handed in the map. No, keep it. You're going to be reading it. Leave your sword. Awesome, he says caustically.

Next slide.

So what about that level up? Are we still doing that? Xavier asked, all the while keeping direct eye focused on Marco and cycling

I thought we already leveled up with the soldiers. Marco. Responded while circling. As well. I'm I just gonna sit here and watch you to spa. They both ignored their hearts inside. Of frustration and slouched under rock she sat on. But no, we we were never supposed to. Actually win in that fight. Michael watched us. Save us pression, tend to confusion. Those two were both higher ranking than me. Rankin. And Hudson asked in unison, but devious expression had more emphasis. Emphasize boarding.

Lincoln first Advanced Elemental and they were both ranking second and 4th advanced elementals. Remove specifically according to age. So just imagine the odds of winning. Especially being. Coupled with some one who's probably a second basic elemental at best. Next slide begin. Hudson said. Without much. Enthusiasm, but did something to lighten the atmosphere for action. Hundreds and fill and with. Happen next, Overshadowed. A weekly uttered signal. Of commencement and true. Marco off his game. There was a loud blue and Marcos stopped to see where it came from. Found himself stared at the dust covered Hudson with a small depression of the ground in front of her. That was there before. Marco was then. Throwing forcibly aback by Zavier's blast of wind into a pile of leaves which broke his four just as Zavier was about to celebrate victory. He dodged 3 fireballs and nudged away as Michael zoomed by missing his surprise attack. Then again with allowing him to go Scott free, he threw another blast at Marco, this time hurtling him straight into another pile of leaves. Hudson. Loved out loud, Marco emerged unscathed, brushing leaves off his attire. You have quick reflexes. Are they apart of being a vampire? You know what, don't answer. What else do? You came from your vampire side. Marcus smoked.

As savior. Was about to answer. Rush Instinctive feeling. Fell on him. And at once. He gave a blast of wind. To the ground, trust himself upwards, and he watched a huge fireball pass underneath him. It was headed for Marco, but he jumped out of the way as it smashed into the leaves and spread little Ember skill. Marco was aware of the threats and put them all out. Now Hudson became hysterical, laughing uncontrollably, pointing fingers and Marco and almost falling off. The rock bits of her breath, she uttered undertone. That was a brave move. There I was, sitting here. Thank you. Zavier was down for pretty slight how you set ablaze. That leaves as a COVID backup. Too bad it's backfired. She was sent into another row of laughter. Fitz by her Whitley. They've got three, McConnell. Savior. Lens mark where hand and uttered. Acute instinct check. This is Spiring Session, not a contest titled In Unison. Wait, you got scalded by balls? Michael asked, looking at his arms. Yeah, they are already. Healing Increased Healing factor Check. Now can you? Lend me some pointers at least. A little theory would suffice. Alright, one more. What's the problem? Control. Your mind controls the. Intensity of your manipulations and aura used by your man movements give their style or technique used. Back to the sheets again.

There's a flashback.

Of course I knew. This is the reason I got into trouble with. My. Sister in the 1st place

What do you mean

My mother? Had screws for techniques as well. As and when I found them, I started teaching myself practicing. That's the blackmail, she. Swift arrived. He expressions marked as ever she found me out, added this upon the list of other secret she kept from me and forced me into another duo. As usual. But this time was different. She asked me to fight with the skills I've learned so far, but I ended up the same with me losing