CHAPTER 3-ARRIVAL

We were all on the boats, seeing a huge forest in front of us, completely shocked, having no idea what had just happened. How was this possible? Did we just instantly vanish to a whole different location? 

Then we could see from a distance, pulling on the boats, the robed men standing on an island, telling us to head in their direction. So, we started rowing towards the island, and when we got there, we were greeted by the robed folk, who had taken off their robes. I asked what had just happened and where the White Robed man had gone. Then the man reading my mind replied, "Hey, buddy, my name is Kion, and you are currently at what we call the New Babylon. What you all just witnessed was known as the supernatural. Let's just say we went from Texas where dynoxa was, Alllll the way to New Hampshire which is where we are now. "All of us were shocked. "Now we're going to bring you all through a forest to a place that is hidden and safe from all things in the Shadowlandz."

Then I asked him what the Shadowlandz were, and he said, "All will be explained. Follow us through this forest, stay on the same path as us. Stray from this path, I can't promise you you will live." Then a robed lady said, "Many of us were lost today, unfortunately, but it was God's will. I wish we could have saved every one of them, but it seems we're only down to 25." Then a man said, "Well, originally, we had 117 people attempt to go. At least they were open to following God. They knew the risk they took. They're no longer here, but we pray they will be redeemed."

Then we got into a single file line, following the robed people as we went through the forest. As we ventured deeper, we stumbled upon a narrow, treacherous pathway that seemed impassable. One of the robed figures whispered, "Lay down and belly crawl." Above us, a gargantuan Worpion nest loomed, its eerie presence making our skin crawl. A lady among us asked, "What's a Worpion?" The robed man's response sent shivers down our spines: "You've been sheltered behind closed walls for too long, but surely you've heard of NumalZ?" The lady's reply was a mere whisper: "No."

As we crawled, the robed man continued, his voice barely audible over the sound of our racing hearts. "When the Rapture struck, nuclear power plants exploded, unleashing a toxic tide of radiation into our waters. The consequences were catastrophic. Animals that fed on irradiated plants and drank from contaminated waters mutated at an alarming rate, growing in size and ferocity. They became the dreaded NumalZ – nuclear-infused beasts."

He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in. "But that was only the beginning. These creatures clashed over territories, spreading radiation and triggering nuclear fusion. The result was an unholy union of species, like the wasp and scorpion, giving birth to a monstrous hybrid – a gargantuan wasp with a scorpion's tail."

We crawled in silence, our minds reeling with the implications. The robed man's final words hung in the air like a challenge: "One of these creatures has claimed this territory as its own. We've learned to coexist, even rely on it as a protector. But beware, for in this new world, terror comes in many forms."

We finally arrived at a huge tree. As we approached the massive tree, Kion warned us about the razor-thin wires that crisscrossed the area. He spotted a drop of blood on one of the wires and began sniffing the air, his senses on high alert. "Stay close," he whispered, drawing his weapon. "Something's here. It reeks of demonic presence."

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A robed lady replied, "Impossible! Demons can't be here. Are you certain?" Kion hushed her, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. Then, he threw a miniature pole from his sleeve towards a tall tree. 

Suddenly, high-pitched screams echoed through the forest, sending chills down our spines. The robed lady yelled, "Follow me! Demons are surrounding us!" We ran, avoiding the deadly wires, as the demons closed in they resembled spiders with upside down faces .

The robed woman led the way, her golden blade slicing through the wires and demons alike. But even she seemed unsure of what was happening. "This is impossible," she muttered. "We're too close to the base."

Kion charged ahead, his sword flashing in the dim light. "I'll clear a path," he shouted. "Get the people to safety!" The robed woman nodded, her eyes locked on the demons.

As we ran, the demons kept coming, their screams and screeches echoing through the forest. We could hear them crashing through the underbrush, their twisted faces contorted in rage.

The robed woman pulled out another golden blade, her movements swift and deadly. "Stay down," she yelled. "I'll handle this."

But there were too many demons, and soon we were surrounded. Kion yelled, "Holy barrier, now!" He threw a vial of golden substance into the air, slicing it with his sword to create a protective shield.

The demons attacked, their numbers seemingly endless. The robed woman asked, "What do we do? They've never been this close to the base!"

Kion replied, "Something's going on. They've found our location. We need to think fast. We have a few holy oil-infused weapons, just enough for them to escape even if we must die," the lady replied. "No, Kion, you can't forget what we have to do. We won't die here today."

The barrier cracked further, and Kion said, "If we didn't have to protect these people, it would be easier to kill these demons. But if this is God's will, so be it. We'll get them to safety, no matter what."

Suddenly, a huge rumble shook the ground, followed by massive footsteps. A colossal figure emerged, clad in armor and standing upright. The spider-like demons scurried back up the trees as the giant approached.

Kion and the robed woman were shocked. "Impossible! What is an Elite doing here?" she exclaimed.

Kion stood up, challenging the demon. "He's dismissed the others; he wants us to come out and fight him."

The Elite demon looked menacing, wielding a massive sword and wearing imposing armor. He walked towards the barrier and punched it, shattering it instantly. "Where is Ezon?" he asked, his voice booming.

We were all shocked that he could speak. Kion replied, "This is way beyond our league. This is a Strongman, the highest-ranked demon, short of Leviathans. But I have a duty; I will slay this demon today."

The demon responded, "I've come for Ezon, not you. I thought he was here."

Kion lunged at the demon with his blade, but it didn't faze him. The demon grabbed Kion's arm and threw him towards the wires. Kion dug his sword into the ground to avoid the wires.

The robed woman charged at the demon, but he looked at her, and she fell to the ground. Kion yelled, "Aries, he's too strong! Stay back!"

Kion jumped up and tried to cut the demon, but it punched him in the stomach and lifted him by the neck, choking him slowly. Kion tried to use a blade from his boot, but it didn't affect the demon. The demon grabbed Kion's leg and broke it instantly. Kion screamed in pain as Aries put a long gold blade through the demon's back.

The demon turned around and kicked Aries with incredible force, sending her flying across the ground. Her bones cracked, and she looked dead. The other robed men rushed to help her as she lay unconscious.

Kion, fueled by anger and disbelief, yelled and stabbed the demon in the eye with a gold blade. The demon finally felt pain but pulled the blade out. He yelled, making the forest shake, and said, "You're just a fly to me. Where is Ezon?"

We were all shocked, unable to comprehend the situation. The demon said, "I'll kill the rest of you; maybe that will bring him out of hiding."

Then, the White Robed Man appeared out of nowhere. "Hiding? From what?" he replied, his presence a relief to us. I realized that Ezon was the White Robed Man.

Ezon looked back at Kion, who was in terrible pain, and then at Aries' seemingly lifeless body. He asked the demon, "Where is Genjo?"

The demon charged at him, saying, "I'm your opponent!" Master Ezon replied, "Heaven's Embrace." With a swift motion, he sliced the demon into tiny pieces.

CHAPTER 3 ENDS

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