Human vs Divine vs Beast-kin (III)

P.O.V Velcro Ragnessia of the Divine

Elcro quickly slinks around inside the city on a mission to find the Black Gryphon's children. How long has it been for him to track them down? Two days? Possibly four? He was not sure.

One thing that he did not forgive those diabolical children harming Berry and even attempting to kill her. He was never going to allow those rats, scampering around the city as if the town was their own. Instead, he was going to kill them here and now before they caused more unrest.

From his information, humans have already brought over one hundred thousand soldiers of their kind. Two of the three great generals were also present, making him slightly worried. The number of people was ridiculous, but it was expected.

The false rumor that the humans spread about their being the actual Black Gryphon made him peeved. Yes, his children were here, but that didn't mean for a definite that the actual Black Gryphon was.

He knew that this was more of a cover-up to come and invade the city for their own greed. In the past twenty-seven years, Wonder Shop has become the number one leading shop in selling Red and Blue Potions. Their innovative technology, magic stones, and even farming techniques that improved the daily lives of the commoner were truly inspiring.

The mind of a dragon was truly astounding, he didn't expect Berry to show a fast mental growth period so early in the stage. Usually, such revolutionary type technologies didn't blossom until more middle of a dragon's lifespan. One could state that she is a genius. Others of the Divine saw her as something to fear.

Even still, the way she had progressed this small city even further in less than six months was spectacular. In the past twenty-seven years that this city has undergone, it doesn't compare at all. Don was a spectacular Architecture that created the basis of the city structure itself. His underground sewage system was unheard of until it was made, even his supposed skyscrapers keep getting taller and taller.

Right now, the tallest building that is being constructed is over seventy-five levels high. One would think this is impossible, and the limit was around thirty-three levels. We all thought that was it, but we were proven wrong.

From a simple, but complex irrigation system that brought water with the magic stones, to the fantastic cathedral that encompassed a part of the city, the number of changes was extraordinary. There were no slums inside the city walls, it seems that Berry made sure to even help house the lower class people in a decent house that they all took part in building.

The city was divided into four parts: the north was where the grand castle stood on the edge of a cliff. The majority of the castle is embedded into the mountain wall, while the other part jutted out with lush gardens and trees covering the bottom. Walking around and conversing with people, they speculated that the city lord is living there, who is the supposed Great Magician Berry, and Duke Jeremy is just running the city for her. Everyone respected and thought highly of the Great Magician Berry, and even Elcro couldn't help but felt a glowing pride at what she had accomplished.

The south part of the city was where the majority of the merchants and businesses took place. Wonder Shop and the Adventurer Guild took the majority of the space of the merchant district. They were rival shops sprouting out from the woodworks, but they didn't compare to the Wonder Shop.

The eastern district of the city was filled with high-class luxury houses that even nobles from the other countries would be jealous of. Even he was surprised at unique things inside the house. Things that he never seen before that were considered 'modern' by Don's words.

What was more, mind-boggling was the western district part of the city. They were those skyscrapers that 'Don' talked about that littered the streets in every direction. It was honestly more shocking to see these skyscrapers that seem to touch heaven than the castle itself. Nothing in this world has ever seen such spectacular buildings that seem to stand tall and erect high up in the sky.

Even the King that had come down to meet Berry personally was shocked at the sight that he had seen. The others couldn't even speak a single word and stayed silent to busy looking around for the spectacular sight.

The name of Don had already plastered on history books for his Architectural success. Even Berry's name was written for being the founder of this city and the magic stone that revolutionized the world.

Though what was frightening was the name Phil that seemed to crop up in the dark shadows. They are rumors that he is creating weapons of mass destruction with the technology and magic that he had learned from Don and Berry. He had sent a message to the King about the mystical creations that Phil had created, but it seems that Phil had caught on. Though the letter was to warn the King about Phil himself, the strange darkness seemed to illuminate around him like the abyss.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Phil emerged from the shadows with the dead dove in his hands, bloodied up with its neck broken.

"What are you talking about?" Elcro pretended to look confused. He could feel a powerful energy sweeping through his body from Phil.

"I know it was you who sent this bird. Did you expect such a thing would go hidden behind my back?"

"How do you know it was me? I mean, you must have told everyone else."

Phil deeply chuckled and suddenly stopped. His eyes gleamed dangerously red, and he glared.

"No. You are the only one. No idiot would dare break through my enchantments, nor would they be able too. Out of the only people I told, it was just you."

"So, what of it?" Elcro didn't back down nor seem to be phased by his intimation. There was no point in hiding it anymore.

"Listen closely; it's straightforward, really. Tell anyone, and I'll destroy your kingdom and the Drakel line. Then the supposed line of the Dragon Maiden and Heroes will be no more." The Legendary Sword Laurel emitted dark flames and oppressive energy that was to the point of suffocation.

"Even Berry? I thought you were friends?!" Elcro cried out in an outburst. He didn't see the sudden attack, even though he was considered one of the Divine's best fighters. Still, he was overcome by the sheer magical power of Phil's dark magic. The stifling darkness was wrapping around his throat like a tightrope. Any tighter, he feared that his life was going to be over.

"That depends on how you see it."

"What *cough cough* are you trying to get out of all of this?" Elcro grasped at his neck at the invisible dark smoke, hoping to dispel it but not succeeding.

"Simple. Its power. Power enough to destroy bastards like you that flutter around the delicious flower trying to taste its sweet nectar. Do you really think I can't smell a dog in heat? Father, you say?" Phil burst out laughing. "What kind of sick joke are you playing at?"

Elcro fell on his knees, unable to stand up from the overbearing energy and felt fear for the first time in his whole life. Divine species were considered stronger and more powerful than the elves, but this half-elf was a whole different story.

"I have watched over her throughout her whole life. Who are you to stop that?"

"Me?" Phil licked his lips, and a sinister smile spread on his face. "That is up to your imagination. I can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. Sending the information that I told you out of supposed trust, but in reality, I never trusted you. I had expected this."

"If you didn't trust me, then why tell me?"

"To catch you, of course."

"You have nothing to use against me."

"Really? I think not. Didn't you hear what I said about your kingdom and the Drakel line? I can smell loyalty a mile away. A swing of my sword and poof. There goes the kingdom." Phil started to chuckle under his breath. "I even heard that you have a daughter that has just been born. What was it…she's supposed to find you another Drakel line?"

Elcro eyes became wide. He only told the King about this, how was he even able to find such information? Other than the possibility that Berry's real father might know, it was impossible.

"How?" Stupefied by Phil's words. "That's not possible."

"Really? I heard the King talking to Olivo about it."

This confirmed Elcro's thoughts. He furrowed at his own prediction and cursed in his head.

"That's not possible."

"I have my ways. Plus, your reaction reassured it all."

Elcro fell silent. Instead, he was starting to boil in anger. How dare this elf threaten him? A Divine to be exact!

"Think of it like this. You will be the cause that brings the downfall of all the future Dragon Maiden and the Heroes. Your name and your family line will be etched in history that killed the only hope against the six legendary monsters." Phil's voice was becoming evil by the second. Elcro felt his throat tightened, and his eyebrow furrow at the loss of the Drakel line. "Can you deal with it? The weight of the sin of billions of souls? Because I can."

"You're not human! You're an abomination!" Elcro hissed.

"Yes, your right. I'm not fully human. I'm a half-breed that all you people call abomination, but it's alright. This abomination will make sure you taste despair."

Phil's words were like a knife that cut through his heart, making him shudder. All he could do was stay silent. He truly was a dangerous half-elf that shouldn't be near Berry at all. Keeping them apart was a priority, but it seems that Phil was sharp. Instead, he stood closer to her even more, making it difficult to keep him away.

"What do you want?"

"Simple, really. I want you to be my hands and legs."

"What are you after?"

"Wouldn't you like to know? So do you accept?" Phil stuck out his hands for him to grab.

Elcro knew immediately what Phil was getting at and stared at Phil's outstretched hand. The handshake that seals a contract and only a rare few would ever go through with it. One could state that it emphasizes the ultimate trust between each other's words, but at the same time, when one breaks the deal, the force that equals one another will come back to the person who broke it.

His hands were sweating; he didn't like this offer at all. It was a contract of slavery without a collar.

"You don't have to worry about buzzing around Berry. I will allow it, but that will be all." Phil words were like a cold splatter of water hitting his face. "Not only that, you will get benefits. I'll help you find the second Drakel line."

Elcro bit his lips and reached over towards his hands. When he was about to pull away, Phil grabbed him and shook.

"The deal is set. Remember not to say anything to your King. Let our little game begin." Phil chuckled and let go. He turned around and left Velcro, standing in the dark alone.

Elcro couldn't believe it, so he shook hands with Phil. This monster in a human form was more devilish than he thought. Just thinking about it made him have a headache. He didn't know if he damned his own soul or damned the Drakel line, but all he could do was watch Phil like a hawk.

Days passed, and he went out to find the Black Gryphon children that he wanted to find. He had words that they were present near the western district of the city.

So far, he had scoured through many buildings, but he didn't find a single trace of them so far. Night was setting as he sat down on top of the highest skyscraper, looking down at the beautiful lit up city. He enjoyed the soft breeze of the wind as he rested.

"Look what has dropped in. A Divine being." A beautiful female's voice spoke out.

Elcro turned around and saw two inhuman beings with black wings flutter down from the sky.

"The Black Gryphon's children." He whispered under his breath. They were mesmerizingly beautiful, cold, and dark. Their wings were flapped behind them, causing the wind to blow around.

"What do you want to do, Raven? Should we kill him here or leave?"

"No. Wait, I smell an ancient magic on him."

"Ancient magic?"

"Yes, the Seal of Trust."

"Seal of Trust? You don't mean that stupid handshake, right?"

"What do you think?"

"I don't get why they do that. Seriously, is it even worth it?"

Raven smirked. "Depends on who it benefits and from the flow of magic, and apparently he doesn't." She fluttered down onto the floor, tucking her wings. "Do you want to be free from your curse?"

Elcro carefully watched the two. He was not too trusting of the threat that was in front of him.

"What would you offer me in exchange?"

"Simple. Kill someone for us, and we'll break your bonds free."