Chapter 3- Captive

"Mission!"

*bing*

Mission: Primal Restoration

Rank: S

Description: "The Black Gauntlet has been restored but not to its former glory. Restore the Black Gauntlet to its full power. While this mission is active the wearer will require 10x the needed mana to increase ranks in order to wear the Black Gauntlet."

"Ugh man this sucks complete air! I'm not even sure I even want this anymore" Tru grumbled, looked at the black gauntlet as he trudged through the thick green brush of the forest.

"Sqwee…Sqwee.."

"Must be another Giant Boar near by, just in time too I'm gonna need more food before night fall" Tru sped up towards the cries of the animal in hope of catching it in time for dinner.

After a few minutes of running Tru came to a herd of Giant Boars gathered together. He quickly found some thick bushes to hide himself and to peek through.

"Hmm there's seven adults and three boarlets." Tru observed the unaware herd when he saw a fourth boarlet a bit farther from herd, grazing by itself.

"Oh this is going to be easier than I expected, a boarlet shouldn't take too much work. Standard mode." Tru spoke softly and watched as the Black Bracelet transformed into the Black Gaunlet. "Hehe that will never get old!

Tru smiled happily as he readied to jump at the line boarlet when he saw a dark silhouette behind the young pig. Tru squinted a bit and saw a spotted dark orange feline creature with long fangs.

"Shit…that's a Orange Saber, a D rank beast. It's rare but never un heard to find one near the eastern off the forest. Just my luck" he couldn't help but swear and watched as the feline pounced at the boarlet.

"sqweee…sqwee…sqwe!"

The loud painful cries alerted the other Giant Boars of danger. Soon one of the larger Giant Boar ms charged forward towards the Orange Saber. The feline was much faster than the giant pig and gracefully dodged out the way.

The Orange Saber started to channel its mana and soon became cloaked in a large flame like brown aura. After a few moments small pebbles began encasing the feline's giant fangs.

"That cat's no Rank D, only Rank C Magical beasts and above can manipulate magic. I've never seen a Orange Saber with Geo Affinity."

the cowering man looked in amazement as the Orange Saber and Giant Boar both went around in a circle on guard of the other.

A few moment passed when the Orange Saber leaped onto the boar sinking its fangs and claws into its hide.

"SQWEEE!!"

The giant pig howled as it bucked and tossed the orange cat into a tree. The Orange Saber hit the tree hard but recovered quickly from the damage. The cat jumped and swiped at the boar but the boar, though injured, jumped back out the way.

'Porky is fast for its size.' Tru nodded in approval at how the Giant boar was handling itself. Though not long after his unnoticed approval the boar dropped on its right hind leg.

'The boar put up a good fight' but looks like this is it' the gray haired man knew that the injury spelt doom for the large animal. The Orange Saber slowly walked towards the wounded beast.

The feline raised its claws to deliver the final blow when the Giant Boar suddenly stood up. It flung the surprised feline up in the air like a rag doll.

*thud*

While the cat was stunned from the hard landing the Giant Boar ran over and stood on its hind legs.

*CRACK*

*scraaaarraarrrr*

The large cat howled in pain as the pig landed on its back leg, snapping it. It quickly scrambled to its feet limping away with all its strength. Once the boar saw the loser disappear into the forest it trotted in the direction the others had fled too.

"Damn, pretty tough fight! Did not expect that to happen." he was excited watching the fight and even more so how it turned out. Tru exited from his hiding spot one he saw the coast was clear.

He walked over to wear the Oranfe Saber had left the boarlet. He shook his head while smiling lightly "Sucks to suck, not only did you losing to fight you lost your meal too."

Tru bent down quickly and began harvesting the the spoils using the Black Gauntlet. He oaxked away the spoils in his bad, except for the magic stone.

The magic stone melted quickly in the Black Gauntlet as if it never was there, this upset Tru. 'If it absorbs Al k the magic stone I touch, I'll be broke.' He complained as he walked through the forest.

*DING*

"Rank F Magic stone absorbed"

"+5 magic level"

"Current Magic level 95/1000"

Tru looked at the Black Gauntlet with a twitching eye. "You know if I could chuck you right off a cliff" He grumbled and continued walking and noticed the lack of light.

He climbed a tree and quickly saw that the sun was setting. "Huh been out here longer than I expected to be. Better find somewhere to rest." He climbed down the tree and found a nearby place to rest.

He made a small camp fire as he rested up against the base of a large tree. Soon after the Black Gauntlet switched from Standard mode to Accessory mode.

'Hmm guess it has a mind of its own, but still convienent' he chuckled to himself as he closed his eyes, hoping to get some rest.

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Dusk fell and the dim forest became lit by the light of fireflies. Through that light a squad of 9 people marching through the words in a loose triangular formation. They dawned silver armor and carried and each had a different weapon, though they all carried a shield with a globe with coins circling it.

At the front of the formation was a blonde haired blue man. The man was normally handsome though currently one of his eyes was swollen black, he had a busted lip and a crooked nose.

Behind him was a short stocky man with brown hair that followed closely behind the man. "Corporal Carson I believe we should look to make camp soon, it's falling dark and the men are lacking. Even the slave is keeping up.

Upon hearing the man's explanation Corporal Carson looked behind him. He saw his me walking at a slow pace and some even stopping to rest. The only person that wasn't dragging was the slave a young man carrying all their equipment.

"You're right Private Bronson I say we should before it gets too late. I was hoping to get this done in one day, this is why I hate scouting missions." Corporal Carson grumbled as he slowed the pace so the men falling behind could keep up.

"YOU KNOW IF ANY OF YOU WERE WORTH ANYTHING YOU WOULDNT LET THIS SLAVE BEST YOU IN STAMINA! THIS IS EMBARASSING!" Corporal Carson angrily shouted as the men lazed about even with the slowed pace.

"Look Corporal up ahead I see light, maybe there's camp. I'll go scout up ahead." Private Bronson sprinted ahead before Corporal Carson could utter a word.

Corporal Carson took these few moments to stop and let his men rest, his eyes fell upon the slave who looked no the least bit tired at all.

'Damn slave, how dare someone like you be so fit and sound.' the Corporal scowled deep in his heart before spitting on the ground in front of the slave.

The slave didn't move an inch but bowed towards the Corporal. The slave did not move much but uttered a soft "Sorry."

Hearing the slaves soft voice did nothing but anger the Corporal further. "Tch, whatever" he just turned away from the slave. Shortly after Private Bronson returned panting heavily.

"I've come to report Corporal that there is a camp ahead. It's one person, a man and a small fire." Bronson sat down after giving his report in order to catch his breath.

"Good job Private, not get up and get the men to move out. Let's see if he will lets up stay for the night." The corporal took off after issuing his orders, the young slave boy in tow.

Shortly after the Corporal entered the camp and saw a dimly lit fire. Not far from at the base of a tree did he see a sleeping gray haired man.

"Hmmm he seems familiar." The Corporal squinted as he inched closer to Tru who was in a deep sleep. Corporal Carson's eyes widened at his discovery.

He took out a pair of cuffs from his bag and placed them upon Tru's wrists. After locking the cuffs he began violenting shaking Tru.

"Wake up you bastard!" The Corporal shaked Tru so hard the men thought he was going to kill him. Not long after Tru sleepily opened his eyes.

"…huh what the hell is going on..?" He looked a Corporal Carson's damaged face and then saw his shackled wrists. His eyes opened wide in surprise.

Tru looked around him and saw himself surrounded by several guards from the Zil guil. 'Oh shit they found me…' his eyes fell back on Corporal Carson.

"Thought you could escape after assaulting a guard of the Zil guild, aye? But I found you now and don't worry you can't joint your large beastly girlfriend in a mining camp"

Corporal Carson smiled hard as he walked away from Tru. "But that'll have to wait till we finish our mission so until then you till be e slaves until further notice. I hearby grant this with my authority."

Try slumped down the tree trunk, the life fading from his eyes. 'Damn just my luck'