Selah Blade

-Time skip-

-Unknown Hotel-

-Damien's Pov-

I laid on my bed surrounded by my weapons. After killing the Grootslang my prana level have increased to 1800. This hunting.... why am I doing all this? I am going with the flow but what's in it for me. First I thought that I would be uncovering my secrets but no, it's something else. An instinct that drives me to get stronger. Maybe be its because or nature that makes me go against the world. I am talking about my personality but the nature of my soul.

Nature of one's soul is the starting point that defines one's existence and directs one's actions throughout life. It may also affect someone's personality. Nature could be used to define someone's elemental affinity. My nature void. It's not something that has been documented so I gave the name myself. It's not like shadow nature many vampires have or black magic. It's a drive to cause destruction. Hard to explain...

A Magus normally has the capacity to manipulate at least one of the Elements. However, there are cases of those who can manipulate Elements that are completely different from any of the ones specified above. Within DE, individuals like these tend to either very selective houses or not be part of the DE at all. Cases of a magus who possesses more than one Elemental Affinity, and even affinity to Compound Elements, are also known. Usually said individuals try to master spells that make use of more than one Element at the same time, ex: "liquid manipulation" through the use of Water and Wind Elements. Those capable of manipulating all the five Elements receive the title of Royal one and are highly valued by the Mage's Society. Methods to change one's Elemental Affinity exist, but they are very painful and dangerous.

I dual elemental both aren't normal it's the breaker. ​​​​​​In magery, it is defined as that "which is not suppose to happen, but happens." I break the rules of destiny in a sense, doing something that isn't meant to happen. It isn't much use in combat as it isn't compatible with any attack spells. But combined with the power to get stronger by getting things killed before it's destined time. Second, Vibrations. I could create vibration with my energy, don't know how to use that in combat either. But I have been thinking about something, I would like to try.

*Sigh*

Leave all that. I relaxed and closed my eyes.

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-In the dream-

I am back, to the same nightmare. It happens every time a being get killed before it's time. It's pitch black, stretching for eternity. The only light in this place emitted from my body. I felt like my body did not physically exist.

I felt it again, the presence of a being with unfathomable power. I am used to this by now.

"What do you want?" I asked the entity.

"𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝘁."

"What do you mean?"

"𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂."

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I woke up again drenched in sweat. I looked at the windows. It's morning now, time sure flows faster there. I picked up my phone to check any messages. It's Sarge.

'Local MMA gym at 1100.'

I should get ready.

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-Time skip-

I changed into my gym wears and drove to the set location. Entering I noticed that there weren't anyone else in here. Looks like DE booked it.

It's a fairly normal gym. Workout machines, punching bags and a large fighting cage. Sarge was the in front of the octagon; waiting for me, he is not alone. Beside him is a girl with short blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white hoodie giving her a boyish look.

I approached them.

Sage: "On time."

Me: "As always. Who is this?", I asked; looking at the girl.

Sarge: "Meet Selah Blade. Your new partner."

My partner? Wtf! Why would I need a partner?

Me: "My partner? Nah, I don't need one. I work better alone."

Sarge: "The decision is not up to you. The order is sent by the higher-ups. You won't regret it. She is an expert in earth magic, explosives, combat and is trained since was five."

I am surprised to hear the qualification but still... Nah.

Me: "Nah... Still not enough to change my decision."

Selah: "You were right. He is stubborn."

Let's see. He calls me in this gym, knew I would reject a new partner. Settling this in a fight, I see...

Sarge: "I knew you would say something like this. That's why I called you here, to settle this in the ring. If Selah wins she stays."

*Sigh*

That's how it's going down then...

Selah: "What? Are you afraid?"

Me: "Bring it on."

We both inside the octagon and stood a few meters away; opposite to each other. We didn't wear any protective equipment. Come on, we are hunters.

From outside the cage, Sarge told us the rules, "No use of magic, charge or even the runes. I want a fair fight."

We both deactivated our runes; causing of power to go down significantly. I took a deep breath while taking an attack stance. While she relaxed and loosened her muscles.

'Is this a joke.' I thought as I stepped into her zone.

Everything got blurry and next moment she disappeared. I heard something behind me.

She grabbed by the waist and performed a German suplex on me. Her strength felt superhuman, it's impossible as she isn't using runes. Leaving me she went a few meters back, waiting for me to get up.

I flipped back into feet and delivered a roundhouse kick. She grabbed my leg and threw into the post.

Sarge: "That's enough. Selah wins."

I got up grabbing the panel and shouted, "What the fuck?! She is clearly using her runes."

Sarge laughed and said, "You think you are capable of reading the whole situation but that isn't the case. You knew she was special when I offered the fight. Selah, could you please clarify."

Selah: "My powers came from my ancestor who was a vark. His power got passed down through the bloodline. You can say that I am a vark; in a way, partner."

Fuck...