Memories

I woke up with a dizzy head. There are many people around me but I cannot understand anything. What happened did I die? Was I watching a dream?

I don't know what happened to me. There was suddenly a weird dream in which I lived someone else's life, or was it my own life? My previous life?

But it was weird. The world in my memory was different. It had no magic and there was replacement of it, sci.. something.

"Luke! Luke!"

I was interrupted by a voice that I remember.

"Bleny. Oh! Are you alright? What happened? For how much time was I out?"

"Do not worry. You were just out for around 10 mins." Said a boy a few years older than Luke.

The man was around 4 years older than Luke. But he was different than the other kids Luke had ever met. His face radiated a divine glow, his eyes showed wisdom, and his demeanor that of a Nobel. Anyone who saw him would just have the urge to kneel in front of him. He was wearing Nobel clothes and there were several knight's with him.

"Can I ask what were you all doing here in this dangerous forest at this time of night? You know that this forest is very harmful and prohibited from entering this deep. It is called a forbidden forest for a reason."

Remembering the situation they were in Luke quickly bent down on one knee with his sword placed in the ground in front of him.

"Greeting Your Highness. We are in deep trouble. We are from a nearby village. The girls here were kidnapped by goblins. The village head's son Sir Arot along with 20 normal soldiers and me entered the forest to rescue them. After finding their track from the clues we reached the spot but were shocked to see a goblin village there."

" So you mean to say that there is a goblin village around this area? You were probably able to escape with the girls while the others were fending them off. And now you need our help to save the soldiers." Completed the Nobel.

Luke was surprised to see his wisdom but quickly nodded.

"Your Highness Sofos. I think you should leave this matter to the officials here. You should not waste your time here for some soldiers." Said a knight.

"Why does the life of a soldier have no value? Every war is won by the blood and life of these soldiers. A knight must protect as many as he can. Or did you forget your oath? Oh by the way you are not a knight if you forget your oath." Replied Luke to the knight.

Sofos smirked at the little boy's witty remark. He was instantly interested in the young boy.

" You heard him. Now all the soldiers will take the girls to the village and the knight will follow me." Then he gestured to Luke to direct them to the place.

Soon they were on their way toward the goblin village.

Sofos: Can I get your name?

Luke: I am Luke.

Sofos: Your full name.

Luke: Sorry your Highness, but I cannot reveal my Last name to you due to some circumstances. I hope that you understand.

Sofos: Fine give us the intel.

Luke explained to them everything that had transpired. Sofos sighed and said, "Well I think that my work in Reik has been delayed." Luke flinched hearing Reik but soon calmed himself down.

As they were traveling Luke was again in his train of thoughts.

Was that dream a reality? Well, I should not care but I think these memories have changed me a bit. Now that I think about my previous actions, it seems silly.

I hated bully in my past life but I became one in this life.

I just ran away from my house. I now understand my father's thought, I might have also sent a more capable person to the academy if I were in his place.

But still, I am angry at him. I am venting anger on him for my both lives Dad.

One thing is good though that I have a loving family.

Ahhh! How I want to go back right now, but it's too late. My damn ego won't allow my father to laugh at my cowardice.

*BOOM* *HAAAAAAAAA*

Luke: This energy came from near the village.

Sofos: It feels like Arot has reached a new tier.

Luke: That's great now they will be safe.

Sofos: No, he evolved during the battle. That means he was in trouble and since he just evolved recently he will not be able to effectively use his powers. We need to hurry.

< Sometime ago in the goblin village>

Arot: Soldiers leave the Hob goblins to me and take care of the rest.

Saying this Arot ran toward the Hobgoblins.

*CRACKLE*

Soon his sword began burning. A red layer of fire was burning on his sword.

*SWOOSH* *BAM*

One of the hobgoblins swung his club toward Arot at high speed, but Arot was able to dodge it.

*SLASH* *CRACKLE* *CRACK*

The wooden club was burnt near the slashed part. There was a visible crack on the club now.

The other hobgoblin was swinging his club on Arot trying to hit him. But Arot was dodging and parrying the attacks and trying to slash the hobgoblins whenever he found an opening.

While the fight between Arot and hobgoblins was going on in full swing the other soldiers were getting tired from the sheer amount of goblins. Seeing his comrades being slaughtered Arot decided to use his knull ability.

*BOOM*

He charged himself with his knull magic and rushed toward one of the hobgoblins. He dodged the incoming attack and swung his sword on the shoulder of the goblin.

This time the wound was much deeper, the hobgoblin's arm was nearly chopped off from his body.

Arot: This is my knull magic varys. Using this magic I can increase the weight of any non-living object.

He said while slashing the other hobgoblins club.

*ROAR*

Suddenly he heard another scream. He turned in the direction of the scream and froze. Outside the village was a roaring hobgoblin with an army of around another 100 goblins.

Arot:<Shocked > What is this? How is it even possible?

*BAM*

As Arot was distracted by the new hobgoblin the one he was fighting before punched him and Arot flew backward and fell to the ground coughing blood.

*Cough* *cough*

By the time he stood up the new goblin army had joined the other goblins and the three hobgoblins were standing side by side, smirking smugly at him.

The tides of the war had changed. Not that it was in their favor before, but still there was a slight chance of victory. But now death is inevitable.

Arot: If I am going to die here. I must at least kill these hobgoblins.

As soon as Arot stood up he was bombarded with a barrage of punches. As soon as he would avoid one, he needed to dodge the next one. He was not getting any time to even look for an opening.

On the other side, the soldiers were slowly getting tired. They were holding their own against around 170 goblins. The ratio was 1:9. But they were normal soldiers so fighting 2 goblins was their limit and they were already tired from fighting so many enemies. Slowly they would be too tired to even lift their swords.

Arot continued to parry and dodge the attacks as much as possible but was unable to dodge the swing of a club by the new hobgoblin.

*CRASH*

He crashed into the only shelter in the village breaking it. He stood up from the rubbles looking towards the hobgoblins angrily, while they were smirking at him.

Arot:<gritting his teeth> I will wipe out that stupid smirk off of your faces.

*BURST*

He activated his fire magic on the sword and rushed towards them. He started attacking all three of them but due to the numbers, he was not able to hit them most of the time. Instead, he was getting hit many times.

He was so focused on fighting that he did not even realize his condition. He was bleeding from the head. Had many of his ribs broken. But he was still fighting.

While fighting Arot thought 'No this is not enough, their skin is thicker than humans. My flames are just charring their skin. I need more firepower. I have to do this. This was my oath, my knight honor that I have to live with. I will protect my people at any cost. I will surpass my limits.'

Suddenly the air around Arot changed. Steam started to come out from his skin. The hobgoblins stopped their attack watching this scene. They were confused.

Arot: <panting > I am a KNIGHTTTTTTTTTT.

*BOOM* *HAAAAAAAAAA*

Arot burst into red flames and when the flames diminished he was surrounded by a red aura. His sword was no longer burning. It was like the sword was fire itself. He had ascended to 3 stars and became ignis perito.

The hobgoblins felt their animal instinct warning them to stay away from him. They stood fixed in their place. Arot looked around and saw the three hobgoblins.

The new hobgoblin had it enough. He quickly runs toward Arot and swings his club but Arot just swings his flame sword and the next moment the club is turned to ashes. Arot moves towards the hobgoblins and when he reaches near him he swings his sword and the next moment the hobgoblins head rolls on the ground while his body falls in the opposite direction.

He then turns his attention towards the other two hobgoblins.

*Cough*

Just as he was about to move towards them he coughs up blood and kneels on the ground breathing heavily. His red aura also dissipates leaving him weak.

One of the fit hobgoblins sees this as an opportunity and starts running towards him swinging his club.

*BOOM*