Chapter 11- Outclassed
*rRUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMBBBBLLLEE*
The ground shook furiously for a moment before the Grand Basilisk popped out from under the bear. It knocked it in its jaw causing it to stumble back then the lizard merged from the ground like a fish jumping out of water.
*ding*
Burrowing(Active)- Rank C: "A digging skill that allows user to dig tunnels at great speed. High enough rank allows user to basically swim in the ground."
"SRKRAAAAAAARK"
The Basilisk roared loudly as the bear stumbled backwards. Its body became stiff as it attempted to move but its efforts failed.
*ding*
Tyrant's Roar(Unique)(Active) -Rank B: "Skill allows user to roar loudly covering a area of ten feet. Those within the ten feet are paralyzed unable to move for 20 seconds. UNIQUE SKILL CANNOT BE TAUGHT OR LEARNED."
Cooldown: 4 Hours
The Red Mane Grizzly watched as the Grand Basilisk slowly approached it. It flicked its tongue out as if it could already taste it meal before hand. When it was within reach of the bear it bit into its shoulders, injecting poison into it.
*ding*
Poison Fang(Active)- Rank B: "User injects a deadly poison into the targets bloodstream. Once injected targets vision becomes blurry for 5 minutes."
The large bear regained its movement and used it's Blazing Claws and began swiping at the lizard. The large lizard evaded the swipes as the bears movements were uncoordinated.
It smoothly went left and right as it played with its foe-turned-prey.
"SSSSKAA"
It slid into the ground easily as the bear stood there sniffing around for the lizards scent. It twirled around for a few seconds when the lizard emerged and smacked the bear in its stomach with its tail.
"GRAAAAAARRRR"
The bear used its Heat Cloak and ran towards at the lizard, it stood up and fired several Fire Shots in the lizards face. They exploded in a plume of dust, when suddenly the lizards tail stabbed into the bears knee. It groaned in pain as it collapsed but the lizard kept inject its tail in to. First its shoulder, next it's chest and lastly it stabbed out its left eye.
*ding*
Piercing Tail(Unique)(Active)- Rank A: "Skill allows user's tail to become sharp like a spear and pierce the target. Speed and accuracy rises with user proficiency.UNIQUE SKILL CANNOT BE TAUGHT OR LEARNED."
The lizard plucked it out the eye and gazed at it like a trophy. It then popped it into its mouth and swallowed, its faces filled with pleasure. It licked its lips greedily.
The bear was left kneeling on the ground, its vision restored from the poison. It looked up as the lizard stood over it, with greed in its eye. The Grand Basilisk readied it tail and struck aiming for the bears other eye.
"Damn, this feels familiars like Deja vu. But hey gotta eat right?" He shrugged his shoulders and looked or at Shadow who dropped its head in disappointment. Tru laughed and petted the Necrocoils head.
"Hey listen how bout afterwards we go in and finish off? You know, in celebration of your..uh…birth I guess?" He smiled as he picked up Shadow when the Black Gauntlet vibrated.
*ding*
Mission: Slay the Grand Basilisk
Rank: S
Description: The Black Gauntlet has mistaken your joke for actual thirst for battle. It slightly approves your desire to fight a strong foe.
Reward: +5000 Magic Level, Unique Skill (Rank C)
Tru's jaw dropped at the notification while his faced turned blazing red. He angrily glazed the Black Gauntlet but said nothing when he looked back st the battle.
The lizard tail launched forward when the bear slightly moved its head. It then grabbed the tail between its jaws as they became covered in Pyro magic. The lizard struggled to tug itself free when the bear bit down and tore part of it off.
"Skraaaaa!"
The lizard howled in pain as it stepped back it looked at its tore tail between the bears teeth. The bear spit it out and snarled when steam started rising from the lizard tail. Its tail started to regrow at a rapid pace.
*ding*
Regeneration(Passive)- Rank B: "Skill allows user to regenerate from wounds at a rapid pace. Higher rank even allows whole limbs to be regenerated."
Cooldown: 30 Minutes
The Grand Baslisk tail regrew good as new when suddenly large honey spikes popped out fro n the tip. It eyed its new growth before looking back at the bear who seemed to be filled with fear.
*ding*
"Grand Basilisk's Piercing Tail(Unique)(Active) has become Barbed Tail(Unique)(Passive) "
Barbed Tail(Unique)(Passive)- Rank B: "Skill allows user to protrude large boney spikes from around the tip of tail. Spikes are subject to breakage, durability increase with user proficenecy. UNIQUE SKILL CANNOT BE TAUGHT OR LEARNED."
Tru's anger rose internally as he pointed at the Black Gauntlet. "You see this BS you want me to fight a damn RANK B THAT JUST EVOLVED!?" Tru continued scolding the Gauntlet when Shadow slid down and moved slightly closer to the battle.
Shadow watched on as the Grand Basilisk used its new weapon and slammed it into the back of the bear. It crashed into the ground and made a large crater.
The lizard over and stood over the bear before smashed its tail onto its head. The Red Mane Grizzly went still as the lizard removed its tail. The new spikes were broken from the impact.
"SKRRRAAAAAA!"
The lizard bellowed loudly as the screeched rung throughout the forest, alerting every beast within a mile radius of its victory. It began feasting on the bear. Shadow watched with large eyes as it retreated deep into the forest afterwards.
*ding*
Mission: Raise Shadow to Rank S
Rank: S
Description: Your contracted magical beast Shadow has witnessed an evolution. It desires to achieve this kind of power, help it evolve.
Reward: ???
*ding*
Mission: Reach Rank E(1 of 6)
Rank: E
Description: Shadow knows its goal is far and strength doesn't come without hard work. Help the young Necrocoil reach Rank E a small step in its goals.
Reward: Unique Skill, +3000 Magic Level
Shadow looked back proudly at its master when it saw him kneeing on the ground. A large stream of tears was pouring from his eyes as he sobbed uncontrollably.
"N-N-Not you t-t-too Shadow…why meeeeeee?"
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A large blue fish flew down following the river, its wings beating blindly fast in the air. Two people were on its back resting as they moved closer to their destination.
"Hey uh Mr. Carson do you think I could ask you for a favor?" Camelot spoke softly as held a small dagger in his palm. Carson looked back at him with out saying a word.
"Do you…uh well maybe if you had the time or chance to consider or if you were abl-"
"Kid spit it out you're beating around the bush is annoying. Speak what you want or shut it.."
Carson grumbled annoyingly before turning back facing the front.
Camelot swallowed deep as he breathed in. 'Come on Camelot just spit it out and get it over with.' He exhaled hard before hardeneding his resolve. He looked at Carson with fierce eyes.
"Carson I want you to train me, I'm tired of being weak and helpless. Seeing you fight against those wolves without fear made me realize I too could be come strong as you one day or least be able to protect myself.
I was scared that I wasn't gonna get to see the sun again in that moment. I don't ever want to feel like that again! SO PLEASE IF YOU COULD TAKE ME UNDER YOUR WING EVEN FOR JUST A MONTH ID BE GRATEFUL!"
He dropped to his knees and bowed his head, several tear drops dropped onto the ground. Silence was the only thing that answered Camelot for what seemed like forever.
*cling clang*
Camelot looked up and saw a short sword laying in front of him. He picked it up swiftly and looked at Carson. The latter paid him no glance and continued looking forward.
"Save your tears for when you're happy, plus it makes me feel awkward. Don't think for a second I'm gonna go easy on you. Also don't BELIEVE I'm going pro keep saving you, carry your own weight at least.
First step is to stop being sorry for yourself and start training. I want you to practice swinging that sword until we arrive at wanderers fog. That is without stop until I say. Got it?"
Camelot wiped his face and nodded his head. He took up a stance and began swinging practice swinging the sword in the air as instructed.
*ding*
"Beginner Swordsmanship(Passive)- Rank F has been acquired"
"Intermediate Swordsmanship(Locked)(Passive)- Rank F has been acquired"
"Advanced Swordsmanship(Locked)(Passive)- Rank F has been acquired"
"Sword Heart(Locked)(Unique)(Passive)- Rank S has been acquired"
Camelot watched on as he gained several new skills even though some were locked. He ignored the messasges and kept swinging the sword. After about three hours of flying and swinging his sword, his hands were red with blister, yet he swung.
'Hmph kids not half bad. Maybe this wasn't such a bad idea.' Carson periodically observed Camelot as he practiced his swings. In truth he felt a bit proud and happy at the boys hard work.
He turned around and saw a massive blanke of fog almost like a wall slowly approach. "Hey kid, we're almost here. Lay Lay land and we will take it from here on foot."