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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 5: Unravel the Mystery:  Hero’s are born

Deep within the priestesses realm the young knight charged in to aide the one who owns his heart. With claws in hand he braved the fiery spirit beast that stands between him and Arra. 

The spirit wolf turned it’s attention to the young knight and lunged at him firing her flames at him. He barely dodged the fire and wounded the beast’s by cutting it’s ankles as it fell to the ground Kent ran to Arra’s side asking if she was fine. 

She was barely alive covered with wounds and burn marks the priestess was losing her battle against the beast crying how weak she was. The young knight angered he gentled stroked her cheek asking her to muster her courage to face tomorrow.

“Where is the priestess who always stayed calm under the heat of battle... Where is the priestess who saved my life during the rebellion... And where is the one I LOVE!” Kent said.

“I... I... I’m not worthy of your care Kent... I’m sorry... I am worthless as a priestess... Just leave me to my faith.” Arra cried.

“NO... I don’t believe that... I was scared to face you and Aisha for the rage inside me wants out and desires nothing but to end all pain... But you two reminded me that I must embrace my past in order to face the future... So stand Keep your head held high and never forget I will always be with you.” Kent said as he gently stroked her cheek.

He looked to the wolf as it summoned several fire balls at the two the young knight quickly carried Arra out of harms way. 

“I will not leave you to faith... I made a sworn oath that I will stand with you through thick or thin... I will never leave you... I never took the oath because of my duty... I took it because I loved you both, If you give up on yourself what about your sister, your father who worries for you so... What about ME... Am I not worthy of you?” Kent asked.

Arra could only cry she could not covey her love for him to be true for her fear grips her so. The young knight stopped at the edge of the broken barrier and laid Arra to rest he knew that fighting a spirit would mean death for him but he did not care.

He ignited his claws ready to face the threat Arra begged him to stop shouting that the spirit wolf is equivalent to her real power. Without any sort of spirit arts he will be no match to the beast though he did not care if his sacrifice would give her a chance to escape then it would be well worth it.

Before he charged at the beast Arra grabbed her spear and stood beside the young knight.

“I... Won’t let you fight her alone... I will stand with you if you will have me.” Arra cried.

“That’s the Arra I know... You lead I will follow.” Kent said.

“Alright...”“wiping her tears”“ The spirit is me Kent... That Wolf will have a weak point behind the left ear close to the nape.” Arra said.

“Then I will bare the brunt of the blow you do what you must!” Kent replied.

Arra nodded as she held her spear tightly as the battle was about to begin Kent smiled and placed his hand over hers saying everything will be alright. The wolf fired a barrage of spirit fire at the young knight with his claws he was able to quickly dispel the flames with force and fury by his side.

The priestess used the young knight’s shoulder as a platform and jumped high above the wolf and countered with her own spirit art. The wolf took some hits it could not turn it’s attention to her while the young knight bard it’s sight.  

Every time Arra attacked Kent would block it’s attacks exhausted and all manner of attacks used up. The wolf was backed into a corner with the two finally able to beat it Arra stepped forward and asked it to yield kindly to her. The spirit agreed and returned inside of her winning the battle for her spirit. 

She turned around to face her hero embracing him so with tender love though covered in bruises and burns he still faced her.

“Now that everything is over... and by the time you return to the real world Kent... I just want to say I love and care for you deeply... And deep down I recognized you as my hero long ago...” Arra whispered.

“I am... Glad my... Lady...”Kent uttered.

“The oath made that day is true and our seal shall now be made one... Kent remember my true name and I shall be yours now and forever more...” Arra whispered.

Before Arra could thank her hero the young knight’s body deteriorated to the point he could not maintain his astral presence. Her mind and spirit returned to the physical world and finally gained the rank of serene kai which is the 12th rank of the spirit veteran practitioner art.  

She slowly woke up from her long sleep when she saw the state of the young knight’s body. Badly injured, burned to a near crisp and claw and bite marks overwhelmed him.

“KENT!” Arra shouted.

She grasped his hand comforting him as his pain was slowly taking his body begging for him to stay. He smiled at her saying he was happy to see her safe as he slowly closed his eyes.

“I think... I’ll take... a nap...”Kent whispered closing his eyes.

“Wait, wait, wait... Kent don’t leave us please!!!” Arra cried.

As he closed his eyes his life was barely hanging on to  an inch of a thread his legs were charred and nearly turned to ash while most of his right arm was gone his blood tired to regenerate the missing limbs. The sheer damage from both magical and spirit based arts had  taken it’s toll on him not even his rapid regeneration could help anymore. 

The medical officers began carefully moving him into the Night Hawk back to the Secured medical facility of Bastion hope. Every medical scientist and knight apocrypha answered the call of the 1st born as help from every major sector all across the Dragon-wolf Kingdom had come to aide their friend and lord in his desperate hour of need.

Aisha and Arra participated in the medical venture they saw many knights and doctors working tirelessly to bring the first prince back to good health. Though progress was being made one thing seemed amiss it was the viruses were eating the bio-material provided yet refuses to regenerate the wounds. 

It had been weeks since the young knight had fallen into a deep sleep with the day coming to a close. The priestess and the Mage stayed with him as they do while looking for answers to save him.

Arra approached the tank where the young knight was entombed as she placed her hand over the tank. She thought of what happened in her spirit realm Keep your head held high and never forget I will always be with you. 

“Kent, please wake up... Were waiting for you...” Arra whispered.

Aisha walked next to her sister and hugged her telling her to be strong for him if the stories were true about him then he would return to them in no time. 

“You should get some sleep sis... You haven’t got any good sleep in the past few weeks you need to watch your health?” Aisha stated.

“I understand... Because of me Aisha... Kent is inside this place...” Arra mentioned gently stroking the tank.

“It ain’t your fault sis... If Kent were here he would say sorry and be like ““clearing voice and making a Kent impression”“ It ain’t your fault I chose this not anyone else or something like that.” Aisha said with a quotation mark.

““”Giggle”” I can tell but still It would be nice if he were here...” Arra replied.

The priestess left the room to get a decent meal to eat since the concession hall serves very delicious and nutritious food for anyone basing it on their bio-metrics. Aisha stayed behind to keep an eye on the young knight after a quick shower she checked on Kent’s bio-metrics as instructed to her by the Medical Apocrypha Unzi. 

“Everything seems okay but... Just to be sure...” Aisha said.

Aisha closed her eyes and spoke in the tongue of her people chanting Oh Mother of the Earth, Give me sight beyond the mortal plain allow me to see the veil that surrounds all life. 

Her eyes changed to a bright blue and looked at Kent’s manna presence originally was none-existent but now it was growing rapidly as if the Goddess Mother herself was healing him.

“No way!” Aisha said rubbing her eyes at the same time. 

She checked twice to make sure what Aisha saw was clear Kent was slowly gaining manna. When her sister returned to the room Aisha was over excited with the discovery she had made about his condition.

“Sis wait hold on... Let me put my food down first!” Arra mentioned.

“Hurry up Sis... I can’t wait to show you!” Aisha shouted in glee. 

Aisha cast another spell to share her true sight to Arra surprising her as well that the young knight had manna in him and was generating it as well. The priestess thought if he had access to manna then spirit energy should also be present in him. 

She took a peek also into his soul and found her theory to be sound like her Kent was generating a massive amount of spirit energy equal to a Earthen god venerate.

The gods had heard their prayer and gave Kent a chance to live as a true Vai’len they ate their meal and called it a day much was to be done the next morning. 

Charlotte and Victor along with Lily and his siblings came to visit when the entire team was already in his private medical room. 

“My oh my... What a big party we have here? May I ask what is the occasion?” Charlotte asked.

“Ah yes, Miss Charlotte it is great to see you please take a seat Aisha and I have news to tell.” Arra said.

“Very well, Victor please put the fruits next to Kent’s tank he likes mangrove mangoes...” Charlotte mentioned as she sat next to Rex.

“Priestess Lady what is the occasion all about?” Chimera asked.

“It would be best for Aisha to explain as she was the first to discover it.” Arra explained. 

“To make things short and simple... Kent here is transcending... So to speak.” Aisha said.

“What do you mean bossy lady?” Clayton asked.

“We’ll over the past 2 weeks we have been watching over him and trying to find a way to help him. But... Last night when I checked on Kent I took a peek at him using my spectral eyes spell and found out that he is generating manna which is well and good.” Aisha explained.

“Their is a concern that he is also generating spirit energy at an alarming level.” Arra added as she blended a cup of tea.

“Um Pretty Priestess Lady... So why is it a concern as you point it out... That the boss man has two halves of the same coin?” Clayton asked.

“I do not understand that proverb mister Clayton but our main point is... Kent at his current state is at a very dangerous stand point... Manna is good to have as it is life... It also attracts monsters if not properly trained and or controlled by said person same rules will apply for spirit energy.” Arra explained.

“To make things clear Lady Arra what do you intend to do? Our son has not awakened yet and he will be attacked while on recovery is that what you are saying!” Victor said.

“Down Vic, and yes I agree with what he said... What is your plan?” Charlotte asked.

Aisha told them that waking Kent in the Temple of the Wolf Father would be the best place to protect him from spirits. He will need to be taught how to protect himself from the dangers of spirit based monsters the two can awaken him from his sleep their. According to them the body is in shock with the presence of two unknown energies that flow through him. 

Charlotte made the arrangements and moved Kent into a secured facility in the Temple of the wolf Father. Their the elders enacted the spell seal to awaken the young knight from his coma manna induced coma. 

Charlotte had placed over 4 fresh bio-canisters in case the virus to avoid the virus from eating the priestesses. With the zodiac style spirit art seal complete the team stood within a safe distance from the ritual. 

Aisha and the Elders sat down and prayed each elder sat at the edge of each crown of the zodiac circle. Arra was forbidden to perform said ritual as she was still getting her bearings with her new power.

As the ritual began one of the elders took out a silver dust and spread it across the spell circle and prayed.

Spirits of the Earthly plain heed our humble prayer aide us this day to restore the heart and spirit of this fallen warrior of the stars. We implore you to aide us make whole what was broken by the darkness and return to us the hero who saved our home. 

The candles turned light blue as the smoke produced from the candles started to take the shape of the 12 zodiac animals of Ancient Ren’veil. They surrounded the young knight’s body enveloping his body in a bright blue light.

“The Boss what the hell is happening?!” Clayton shouted.

Arra immediately placed her hand over Clayton’s mouth preventing him from shouting any further. 

“Silence mister Clayton, the Elders and Aisha are deep into the spirit restoration ritual if they are interrupted it could spell death for Kent!” Arra whispered.

“Will the general be okay like this I mean we are dealing with some pretty supernatural stuff?!” Marky asked.

“Yes and it is not super natural mister Markus... Please believe in us like how Kent believes in everyone.” Arra whispered. 

They silently watched their leader slowly being enveloped by spirits Willow noticed Kent’s veins started glowing brightly. She squinted her eyes noticing a slight movement with the young knight as blood began to flow again within his veins. The virus had awakened like a snake it moved in all directions looking for any bio material to eat. 

“Everyone open the bio canisters quietly!” Rex ordered.

The team slowly opened the bio canisters surrounding the elders the virus picked up on the scent of genetic material and began ripping apart the canisters absorbing the material. 

Rex and Lily noticed a strange behavior of the viruses even though they passed by the elders and Aisha. It seemed that they simply ignored them even though they are bio-material and focused more on the canisters. 

After the canisters were destroyed the viruses retracted back into the tank but not after making a pass of all the elders. Everyone’s eyes widened as the virus retracted Kent’s body simply detached the limbs that were badly damaged and created new ones.

Lily noticed immediately that Kent’s new Feet were both cybernetic and organic in nature as if the symbiosis was natural at it’s core. his feet became claws while his legs gained a slight growth of 5 inches and his left arm also evolved replacing most of the twin pistons with smaller more powerful variations of it. 

The zodiac beasts disappeared into thin air as the light embracing the young knight disappeared. Arra and her younger sisters rushed to give some relief to the elders they handed them some refreshments.

Elder Tsukiyo grabbed a drink Arra offered her when she noticed her skin was falling off. Like a caterpillar evolving to a butterfly each of the afflicted elder’s bodies was restored by the Virulent plagues to their teen years. 

Elder Tsukiyo had long silver hair since she was a child with pinkish fair skin, fine proportions and a mole on the left side of her lip. The elders looked at one another and saw their youth was given back to them it was a miracle all the pain they had experienced with their old bodies was gone. 

Lily and Rex rushed to Kent’s side as the virus had a strange desire to destroy the containment tank their host was held. They took him to Arra’s room to rest though Arra was concerned what caused the elder’s youth to return. Lily told her to check with the young knight he maybe the only one who can answer it.

Many hours later the young knight was slowly waking up in Arra’s personal bedroom in the temple. He shook his head as the light from the setting sun was hurting his eyes even his hearing was afflicted with terrible pain. 

“I guess I must have been asleep for the entire day... I wonder if Arra is okay?” Kent thought to himself. 

He tried to stand up but his strength was near non-existent falling over due to his body’s sheer weight. The young knight wondered what had happened to his body it felt as if an entire mountain was placed over him. 

Arra came in to check on the young knight to see he was already wide awake and out of her bed. 

“Kent! you should not be moving too much... Here let me help you up.”Arra said as she helped him back to bed.

“Thank you  Yuuno...”Kent replied.

“““smile”“ You remembered my real name?” Arra asked.

“Of course I did promise to love you true and it is only right to call you by your real name Yuuno but I should be the one apologizing... I mean we couldn’t celebrate my birthday with all the shenanigans happening earlier today?” Kent stated.

“RIght... Um Kent... your birthday was over 4 weeks ago... you have been asleep for so long Aisha and I watched over you because of me you had to be put in so much danger.” Arra said.

She gently held his hand as tears poured from her eyes I am suppose to be a priestess, I am suppose to help people through the harshest of times, I was suppose to protect you during the trials but instead you were put in harms way.

The young knight wiped her tears telling her that it will never be her fault when ever they were in trouble he will always be their to ride to their aide.

“I made an oath to love you both... I will never and I MEAN NEVER hold you two accountable for anything that happens.” Kent said while holding her close.

She leaned her head on his shoulders comforting the priestess young heart Arra leaned closer to his heart to hear two beats. Though he was human in form she did not care being close to the man who earned her heart is all that she cares about. 

With the sun setting on that day the looked deeply into each others eyes locking lips their passion for one another was true. Arra’s eyes were that of a hungry wolf she was slowly heating up like a wolf in mating season. 

She looked at the young knight pinning him down on her bed as she smacked her lips. Kent was in terrible danger he pleaded to Arra to take things carefully it seemed like her predatory instincts took over. 

Just before she had her way with Kent Aisha came into the room to check on Kent when she saw her own sister was mounting him and hungry for something. Aisha looked outside and locked the door behind her asking what is happening when Arra was not responding Kent couldn’t break free begging for help.

“Aisha please help me... I have no Idea what has gone over Arra?” Kent pleaded.

“Um... No...” Aisha said.

Aisha walked towards the young knight as she removed her coat and crept up next to her sister. She looked at them smiling and kissed the young knight after a passionate kiss she turned to her sister. 

“Sis... Can I join in?” Aisha asked.

“Of course my sister.” Arra stated.

“Oh no...” Kent thought.

The two started to undress the young knight and when the night is young a lot of things can happen and one thing was certain a pair of flowers had bloomed that night. The two tried to ravage the young knight but his endurance and stamina came back to him at the last possible moment aiding him. The two outrageously overpowered him and gave him one night they will never forget. 

The Next morning Arra’s room that was clean and organized with nothing out of place. It would seem that the room became a war zone with clothes all over the place and torn undergarments. 

The young knight woke up with one head ache and his clothes are gone or torn apart. He looked at the two who had a great night with a smirk he tried to get up but the two locked their legs against his preventing him from moving.

“Well this is a problem... but oh well... “”exhaled”” What a night...” Kent sighed.

“Well at least you had a great time last night my dear son... It took about 3 tanks of your reserve energy to satisfy those two and from what I can tell you also had a good time.” The Black Queen mentioned.

“i didn’t have much of a choice Mother... I tried to fight but I can’t fight them... I love them!” Kent stated.

“Word of Advice my son if you are going to do that again... drink an vita-booster drink it will help your body stay active.” The Black queen stated.

“Noted but what did we miss?” Kent asked.

The Black queen reported about the current events while he was out cold and surprising enough the fleet managed to come by on it’s own. With several new colonies established in the Tygil system for economics and other resources. 

Many knights from the 1st generation of recruits from Bastion hope had made great progress in the training with many of the knight factions had begun spotting potential recruits. 

Several hours later after getting breakfast for the two Kent was allowed to stay in the temple until his full strength recovers. After a morning bath the virus then generated some clothing for him similar to his usual home clothing.

He went to the elder’s room who wanted to talk to him upon entering the elders council room he was surprised to see the elders were reverted back to their youths. 

“Kent it warms my heart to see you are doing well now... Are you sure you should be moving right now after all you have been in a coma for over weeks now?” Tsukiyo asked.

“Yes a knight lord’s physic is a lot stronger than any other knight my lady even if we are put in a coma for years we are able to move up and about like normal in a few minutes worth of stretching.”  Kent explained.

“I can tell dear child since you had two partners in bed last night to help you...”“cough”“ stretch...” Tsukiyo quoted.

“Wait how did you know my lady?” Kent asked in shock.

Tsukiyo quoted the young knight as the excessive moaning could almost be heard from the sleeping quarters and some of the sisters could hear their elder sister and the young mage moaning seductively. 

For the first time he was embarrassed to face the elders after the little incident the three had last night. One of the Elders also stated that the younger sisters could have sworn calling him a monster. 

“I am truly sorry....” Kent uttered.

“It is fine the younger sisters were simply surprised to have heard those things last night but please do not do it again?” Tsukiyo asked.

“Understood but Lady Tsukiyo I want to know why you summoned me instead of Arra?” Kent asked.

“Yes, Kent since you and those two ladies have become united under the oath... We have all agreed to teach you the basics of spirit arts.” Tsukiyo stated.

“Um... Thank you for such an offer Elder but don’t I have to qualify with Spirit energy to be able to learn that?” Kent asked.

“Yes you need to have the potential to be able to us said spirit arts and you sir have been given such a great blessing to have unlocked your core foundation root.”Tsukiyo explained.

She further explained how the young knight was able to gain access to spirit arts and not only can he start his cultivation. The young knight had access to manna allowing him to learn the two sides of Ren’veil’s most famous techniques, skills and arts. 

The Elder had made several arrangements with the Mages of the three gods to teach him. He politely refused the other elder’s request instead he wanted to learn from Aisha and Arra what he needed to do. The elders agreed to his request on the condition he reveals the reason why did their bodies revert back to their youthful days. 

The viruses are sentient in nature and not easy to tame unlike the black queen was able to tame and gain a mutual respect of the two destroyers. When touched by the viruses it presumed that the Elders were helping their host body and in return for helping him recover. The viruses turned back the clock on their bodies and gave them back their youth’s in exchange for helping him. 

Though it is strange for the virus who despises human to help a demi-human like the priestesses in such a manner is beyond even to the black queen. He excused himself to prepare to head back to the Redridge manner when Aisha and Arra were already awake and was looking for him. 

The Elders thanked the black queen and their benefactor for such a gracious gift and will use their returned youth the right way. Kent returned to the room where Arra and Aisha were in with their breakfast in hand but to his surprise the two were already bathed and dressed. He entered the room and placed the food down when Aisha walked to him with a little peck on the cheek and smiled.

“I had lots of fun last night Kent...” Aisha smiled.

“My my Kent... you are an animal!” Arra as she seductively licked her lips.

“Uh...” Kent stuttered.

“Don’t worry... I won’t hold you responsible since it was my fault I’m sorry.” Arra said embracing him.

“No need to worry my Lady I love you two and nothing can change that and if anything were to happen then I shall bare the responsibility.” Kent explained.

“I understand but Kent what did the elders want to talk about?” Arra asked.

“Yes... Apparently I have access to spirit energy and manna now... I asked them if I can possibly learn under the two greatest people I know about magic and spirit arts.” Kent explained.

The two were very surprised and eager to help Kent tame the two new powers he had gained before his new training started.

Aisha needed to go back to the temple to get some text books and scrolls while Arra needed some time to get everything prepared. 

The young knight visited Bastion Hope and checked in with everyone and see about the training of the new marine corp. 

He went to the training hall and checked in with Emilia to his surprise she was drowned in her work.

“Mister Redridge, I’m glad that your okay now but what are you doing here?” Emilia asked.

“I just wanted to check in with everyone before I do anything else Miss Emi how is the training of the marines going on so far?” Kent asked. 

Before she could explain a massive explosion could be heard in the distance every trainer and knight venerate on base heard the explosion.

Kent grabbed a pistol and a knife from the training cabinet and made his way to the grounds. 

By the time they reached the grounds most of the recruits were lightly injured except for the small hut next to the training grounds.

“What the hell happened here? First help these boys out of the smoke it’s starting to hurt my eyes!” Kent ordered.

With all the recruits safe and sound the knight venerates put out the fires while the young knight asked who instigated the explosions.

One of the newer recruits was responsible for destroying the huts explained that he went under Clayton’s demolitions class. Kent shook his head and realized that he missed a lot of details while he was out. 

“Emi, place a request for a new hut and discipline these guys to practice their demolitions at a safe place.... I will deal with Clay.” Kent ordered. 

“Right Away sir.”Emilia saluted.

“Now then to deal with other matters.” Kent said while walking away.

He reached the strike team’s personal hangar bay to see it became a dormitory with clothes, chips and carbonated drinks all over the floor. Kent walked up to Rex and Marky seemed preoccupied when he heard some suspicious roaring over the other room.

“Rex, what happened to this place?” Kent asked.

“General welcome back... Sorry about the place sir we didn’t exactly think you would be back soon it’s going to take some time to explain.” Rex said.

“Incoming!” Marky shouted. 

The three ducked behind some crates as fire balls passed over head Kent took a quick peek to see a volley of fire nearly singed his hair. 

“Okay can someone explain what is going on?!” Kent shouted as he put out the fire on his hair with his fingers.

Before Rex could explain Clayton was thrown over the crates he shook it off as he grabbed a catch pole and angrily shouted.

“Hey get back here you sorry dragon bitch! oh hey boss man glad your okay and back in actio...” Clayton said as he took a chair to the face.

“Well then... Rex care to explain what happened. or is their another chair going to interrupt us?” Kent asked. 

Rex explained that the incident happened about a year and a half ago when Sea city was still under the control of the nobles. Rex freed a demi-human slave dragon girl. 

She was taken to the medical tent outside the city after the battle had ended after receiving medical treatments the girl tore apart the camp for food and left without a trace. The report was never made to the young knight as ordered by Rex during his spare time he tried to find the girl but to no avail. Only reports about a small reptile like creature had attacked caravans on the main highway but no casualties were reported. 

Only food was stolen and some herb other than that nothing could be found out of place. After their return to Vega months later the reports began to increase but the attacks had been focused around bastion hope and the main road leading to sea city. 

After the young knight went into coma the girl returned every evening to find something but the marines on duty failed to capture the creature and with minor injuries such as broken bones, 1st to 2nd degree burns and several bite marks on their armors but nothing fatal. 

Upon the team’s return yesterday after responding to a request about farms being attacked by goblin at night. They were suppose to turn over the day when the alarms of the hangar bay triggered upon their investigation the girl appeared and was rummaging over the captains belongings. 

“I see... So this girl you believe is the one you saved?” Kent asked.

“Yes General please sir... I will take full responsibility if anything were to happen!” Rex pleaded. 

“It’s fine lets get things under control first.” Kent replied.

The young knight helped the captain detain the feral dragon right after leaving the cover Kent was blown away by a fireball. Rex jumped over the crates dodging another set of flames nearly burning his beard off. 

The dragon girl was surrounded by Genji and Clayton as she attacked Genji biting him in the arm and swung at Clayton using her tail. The force was enough to break a fully grown tree in half he was able to stop her from hitting Lily who had a shock baton. 

Rex tackled the girl she tried to burn him with her breath but Rex clung onto her as she clawed and bit at Rex. He never let go of the girl Lily jumped in and injected her with a knock out serum the girl bit Rex as hard as she could crying as she finally fainted.

The brothers helped Rex and carried the girl into Lily’s medical clinic Kent ran towards the captain though a bit scorched he was fine.

“Rex, I am giving you an order to take care of the girl we cannot simply leave her out their on her own...” Kent ordered.

“Yes general I am trying my best to find out more about the girl but without the needed resources I am limited to what I have here in the base.” Rex explained.

“All you need to do is ask Rex... You are a friend to me and everyone on the team if you ever get stuck in a rut we are here to help you out.” Kent said while tapping him on the shoulder.

“Right... I’ll go keep an eye on the girl.” Rex replied.

“Oh Rex before you go once everyone has their things in check have everyone assemble in the hangar bay in an hour.” Kent ordered. 

After securing the girl He went to find Willow in the intelligence division trying to find more of her brother was taken. She was sulking in the corner of the intelligence office trying to find any clue to where the escaped fleet went to but to no luck. 

With a knock on the door Willow was half asleep with a mountain of canned caffeine drinks next to her. 

“By faith’s shining teeth! What happened here Willow?!” Kent stated as he picked up the cans.

“”“Snore”“ Ugh... My head... Commander?” Willow asked as she rubbed her eyes.

“Yes Willow good morning to you... But my god Willow what happened to you while I was in a coma?” Kent asked.

“Sorry Commander...”“fixing up her top”“  With the fleet under suspension still I had to try and do something to find Micheal... It’s been 3 months since Vega fell and I barely got any word from the commando’es regarding my brother?” WIllow explained.

“I understand you are extremely worried... If lets say that we find your brother what will you do? You are letting yourself go Willow and we need everyone on full strength if we get that golden ticket we are looking for... Tell you what once the suspension is over The entire fleet will mobilize to find the escapees and your brother... But please don’t let this ruin you I'm asking you as a friend and your superior now get cleaned up and eat something decent the instant micro-food packs are not a healthy way to go by am I understood Willow.” Kent ordered as he finished packing the cans into a bag.

“Yes Commander... And I’m glad your okay now sir...” Willow saluted.

“Same here but let’s use this time to get re-acquainted with ourselves shall we? Once you are all cleaned up have everyone meet me at the Hangar bay.” Kent ordered.

The young knight went to his office to see both the Trail Blazer and the Excaliburst blades are gone from their weapon racks. He spotted a note on the Trail Blazer weapon rack stating I borrowed your blades for upgrades and maintenance signed by his own Grand Mother. 

He made a quick trip to the science facility and found the Trail Blazer and excaliburst blades were taken apart and their weapon cores studied. 

“Grand Mother what happened to my Blades?” Kent asked.

“Ah yes... Sorry about that my dear child.. Before I start explaining.” Sarah said.

She took out a syringe gun and extracted a small amount of blood from Kent and studied it after a few minutes she began to shout in excitement. She embraced her grand son tightly and skip around as if everything was right in the world. 

“I knew it... I just knew this would happen YES YES YES!!!!” Sarah shouted like a mad man.

“Grand Mother I do not understand please explain what is going on?” Kent asked.

“You my grand son had begun your evolution so too speak... Your blood is super charged with the natural elemental energies provided by Ren’veil and it’s spiritual connection to the Sea of Stars... Your blood my dear Grand Son has started to awaken and evolve at the same time... That is why I had to take your weapons apart and study the data in the weapon hearts because they too are evolving as well.” Sarah said.

“But what will happen now I can’t exactly go into battle without any weapons?” Kent asked.

“I will be personally in charge of rebuilding your weapons better than ever for now you will need to stick with a blade and a gun for the mean time and the SoulZero.” Sarah stated.

“Right about the Soulzero... It was destroyed during my fight against the fire drakes in trigos...” Kent added rubbing the back of his head.

“”“sigh”“you truly don’t know about the Angels special ability don’t you... Those suits of armor are their physical avatars... Their actual bodies are on a much higher plain of existence my dear child as long as the Angels recognize you as their Wielder and you have already connected with one of them they will answer your call almost immediately.” Sarah explained.

The Ancient asked the young knight to think of the form of the Soulzero and call out her name and the angel will always answer the call of their master. The young knight closed his eyes and re-imagined the Soulzero like how he wore it. 

His body was slowly enveloped by a violent wind of blue, white, black and red mist reforming the suit around Kent as if it were his own skin. With the suit only having some slight alterations being the massive knee round type spikes were replaced with smaller but equally powerful blade spikes, The front of the lower leg was replaced with a vibration blade with two separate shin guards surrounding it. 

The boot’s steel tip was reinforced with gravity magnets to allow more efficient wall running. Each section of the body of the improved SoulZero’s energy cores are protected with a layer of Zenomite steel preventing them from being targeted when in combat. While the arms gravity rings were increased with a universal add on module for multi frame weapon and auxiliary weapon attachments.

The entire suit itself received a massive status boost though the young knight was still not used to wearing a massive armor in combat. 

“Welcome back Soula.” Kent thought.

“I never left master... Now what troubles you?” Soula asked.

“Nothing really I was worried about you I originally thought that you were destroyed during the battle at Trigor but I am happy that your okay.”  Kent said happily.

“I am glad you had managed to break through of your trial my master... Just take heart taht so long as the link between you and my sisters remain true we will always answer your call. All you need to do is think of which one of us will you partner up and we shall ride to your side.” Soula explained.

“With the SoulZero returned and new and improved I believe you are all set again my child if you need any weapons developed or any new tech you want to build just come here and talk with me I’ll help you make them a reality.” Sarah said with a wink.

The young knight thanked his grand mother he left the SoulZero in his Grand Mother’s care and went back to the hangar bay. Though he was only gone for about 32 minutes the clothes were already put away and the destroyed crates were already put away.

“I’m glad everyone is all here... I am glad that everyone is here... Rex remember what we talked about so please bare it in mind.” Kent said before turning to clayton.

“Yes sir.” Rex saluted.

“So Boss man what is this all about?” Clayton asked.

“Clay my friend why the hell did you teach Emilia’s recruits your way of making explosives! The observation hut was wrecked because of an improvised proton charge?” Kent scolded.

“AH... Oh... Shit Sorry boss those kids wanted to learn something new so... I got carried away.” Clayton explained cackling.

“Right... Just don’t teach them something like that again... On to our main issue since I am back I am assigning Rex and the team with a special assignment...  Finding out the identity of that girl and Lily along with Lady Winter please teach the girl some basic language Rex you will take lead on this. I will be a support on for you guys this time.” Kent explained.

“So boss you are back but your not ready yet?” Clayton asked.

“Yes I will not be able to fully participate in military activities not yet anyway... I am going under re-training under Aisha and Lady Arra to learn more about the Vai’len culture and how we can help them further... But that does not mean you guys will be allowed to do what you wish while on base with nothing to do I am assigning Willow with drills to help everyone stay in shape. Once the suspension is over we will start searching for Her brother and the escapees.” Kent ordered.

“Thank you general.” Willow saluted.

“Your welcome... Now if you shall excuse me I am needed at the temple... You’re all dismissed.” Kent ordered.

The team saluted the young knight after he left Rex, Clayton along with Lily and Willow went to the Lily’s medical clinic to assess the mystery girl. 

“Clay please move the crates over at the corner I’ll get to it later on... Willow I could use your help.” Lily said.

“Got it should I get a protection suit?” Willow asked. 

“Please do and sterilize yourself first because we are going to perform a physical you as well Rex.” Lily explained.

Willow operated the mechanical arm restraints while Rex was in front of the girl to calm her down in case she wakes up while Lily took a look at her back.

Lily had the girl go through a full body X-ray and several blood test they determined the girl was badly injured on the inside despite her outside appearance was healed. 

She had Rex put the girl under and they will try to operate on her to remove some of the lodged metal shards inside her. Rex placed the girl under as the operation was well underway Lily used a special plasma scalpel to cut open the area near the left lung. She was precised with her cut’s though it took several hours she managed to extract the metal shards and the spear tip out of her body. 

Lily injected the girl with a nano-machine regeneration cell to help heal faster and was placed inside the bio-med tank over night. Willow brought a bottle of water for her and their captain exhausted after a long day it would seem everything was right as rain. 

“Captain Rex... If I may why did you keep this a secret from Kent?” Lily asked.

“I can’t say...” Rex said as he placed his hand over the tank.

“Come on Captain you have been secretly looking for her the past 36 months and most of the guys and us are suspecting this girl has a connection to you in the past?  Come on tell us what is this all about and here we thought we could trust you when you are keeping a secret from us?” Willow asked.

The captain sighed as he grabbed the pendant he keeps under his armor Rex grabbed a chair and told them about his late wife. On shard his former home he was a weapon craftsman one of the few individuals in the entire world who can combine both ranged weapons and melee weapons in a symbiotic harmony.

He was working happily on his newest weapons the mercy revolvers which will be his finest weapons yet. One night He found his late wife near the city canal wounded beaten up and on the verge of death. Rex took her in and cared for her until she had recovered with no name or even records to go by the captain took it upon himself to take care for her and gave her the name Anya.

Anya was part of the demon folk a demon/dragon hybrid according to his older sister though she did not care at all what Anyaas long as she was doing good. In his world of Shard the people are very close minded towards other species specially demi humans with demonic origin. 

The leaders of their village did not mind as they had a neutral agreement with the demon folk and beast kin. The village they lived in was peaceful but the humans attacked the two factions including the village and demanded Anya’s head. 

Rex and Anya ran away to the demon kingdom while his older brothers and sister bought time for them to escape. Though they escaped human bounty hunters and soldiers hunted them down in every way possible.

She gave birth to their first born child in a ruined village a few miles from the demon capital Fiora was half human and half Oni despite her demon blood she was very much human in every sense of the word. Upon arriving the humans including the captain was placed into questioning while Anya was taken to a refuge center. After confirming their cases to be cleared by fellow refugees Rex was given a job as a weapon smith and like his other blacksmith fellows. They began manufacturing weapons for the demon army. 

The Demon king took notice to the captain when one of the weapons he made managed to destroy a group of iron golems with relative ease and offered him a position as a general and his family will receive protection and all their needs shall be given. 

Rex politely declined the request of the king and offered instead to forge him weapons equal to the weapons he crafted in exchange for a home where his family can be safe. Though the king was prepared to offer a large fief and servants who will gladly work for him but he refused only looking to his family’s future. 

His weapons were wildly known among the kingdom and many expert blacksmiths learned much about how to craft weapons that combined the range of a bow and a gun into the power of a sword or ax. After one year of the war they had their second child named Eirka who was half human and half Dragon as well. 

Peace was achieved in the demon kingdom when the human army was driven out of their territory and maintained their borders with relative ease thanks to Rex’s weapons. That was until a group of 8 humans sneaked into the demon territory and rescued the refugees who did not want anything to do with the human kingdom who on quote killed their family and friends and not even children were spared.

The so called heroes killed the humans who preferred to stay in the demon territory not even children were spared. That was until they caught word about Rex’s weapons and wanted to rescue him and make him forge weapons greater than the demon army had.

Later than year Rex’s family managed to escape the human encampments and reunite with him in the demon kingdom before he could continue Lily noticed it was getting harder for him to tell the story.

"Then what happened captain?” Lily asked.

“““sigh””Somethings... never change...” Rex answered. 

One night after closing his forge on a night like any other he came home to find it ravaged and blood smeared on the floor and walls. He heard his wife’s cream on the 2nd floor of their home to find humans had attacked their home. The human who held his wife at the blade’s edge greeted him with kindness when his wife was being held hostage. 

They asked him to join the human race to defeat the enemies of human society like the demons and beast folk. He refused and asked to let his wife go free but the hero refused and gave him one more chance but he demanded to let her go free. Instead the so called hero plunged a blade he made into his wife’s heart.

The hero escaped as he quote this is what you get for betraying your kind with the death of his wife the demon king and the royal family gave their sincere condolences but Rex wanted more. He asked his sister to look after Flora and Eirka and mounted for a mission of vengeance. He killed every human encampment who stood in his way and spared no human Rex left a message on each corpse.  

The kingdom was furious to lose nearly 500,000 soldier in a matter of months because of one hero’s mistake. Rex fought through countless lines of humans on his own when word caught to the demon kingdom about Rex’s accomplishments and benefited on his work. 

After a year of fighting the human kingdom fell to the hands of the demons and the one who delivered the kingdom was a fellow human. The hero who led a desperate raid to kill Rex the battle raged fiercely but Rex was able to kill the Hero not before he took on an astral beast form and bit his left arm off. 

Though Rex won the hero begged for his life asking to forgive him but nothing he did would bring his wife back all the people he killed friends and family that will never be brought back because of him. Rex aimed his revolver in the hero’s mouth and pulled the trigger he dragegd the dead hero into the field and threw it in front of the rebels. 

“It’s over...” Rex said as he walked away.

The rebellion died with the hero but Rex took the holy sword and melted it down so no one could use it again and made an agreement with the demon king that his family will be protected. 

Rex crushed the soul shard that was twisted by the human society and the church that created the hero who killed his wife to make sure no one experienced the same thing he did. 

He looked at his hands remembering the people he killed and his wife dying in his arms all he wanted was to fight for his family and nothing else but faith had other plans for him. After getting recruited by councilwoman Annadelaide Androste and the team showing him that their is a better tomorrow. 

Their adventures though strange and the people around him are more eccentric than the normal it reminded him that his family are still waiting for the future he was going to make for them.

When he looked at Lily and Willow they were both crying thinking that Rex went through so much for the sake of his family was admirable.

“Captain thank you for sharing with us your story.”Lily cried.

“Your welcome.”Rex said with a smile.’ Rex said as he stood up. 

“Captain if you don’t mind answering a question for me... What will you do with the girl?” Willow asked.

“I don’t know... If we find her family then by all means. But until then let’s take care of her until then...” Rex said as he excused himself.

Lily looked at the girl thinking that Rex never had closure with his late wife all they could do was to help him find some peace. Over the next few days Rex took time to visit the girl and cared for her while inside the tank. Lily and Willow educated the girl with base language and showed her a brand new light. 

After her treatments were complete the girl was released from the tank and went into therapy to regain her motor controls of her body. Rex was their every step of the way the two noticed that the dragon girl had formed a bond to the captain. 

The team had a meeting in Lily’s clinic on what should the girl’s name should be and have her name registered in the base computer so the auto turrets wont rip her apart. 

“Captain, Since you are her knight and shining armor you should give her a name?” Lily said while preparing coffee.

“Hmmm, I am not exactly good with names to be honest with you Lily.” Rex said.

“Well we can’t really leave her without one...” Willow mentioned.

“How about Nia or Kalista?” Genji asked.

“No too normal.” Clayton added.

While the team and their Vai’len friends deliberated on a name for the lady Rex looked at her one more time as he dreamed of the time he was back on shard. He remembered the days he spent in the blood lily gardens near the northern walls of the demonic city as he whispered the name Eilusha. 

“What was that captain?” Lily asked.

“Eilusha... It means the reflective flower in my home... Eilusha is a flower that reflects the emotional state of the person who planted it...It reminds me close to home to be honest... If anyone has any problems with that?” Rex said.

 “No problems here boss Cap. But speaking of why is the Boss Man floating?” Clayton asked.

“Please... NOT ANOTHER WORD!!!” Kent said while he floated to the ceiling of the clinic.

“If you must know mister Carmive... Kent was practicing his spell casting earlier and his feather feet spell back fired and he is now a balloon for an entire day.” Arra explained.

“Arra, you promised not to tell anyone.” Kent said with a sad tone.

“Oh dear... sorry Kent I for got...” Arra said as she took a sip of tea.

“Well it’s settled her name is Eilusha... And need I remind everyone that this is a clinic not a club!” Lily added. 

“Right sorry Lily... But when will this girl wake up since we only have about a week left with our suspension being lifted let’s make this count... Rex you stay here in case she wakes up. Lily please continue to monitor miss Eilusha’s vitals and once she has a clean bill of health have her get registered as a Zerrohnian citizen. Willow I will leave you to train the team since I am a walking balloon at the moment I’ll join you as soon as I am able.” Kent ordered.

“By the way Kent, I figured out what went wrong with your feather fall spell you actually used the wrong spell seal of a star instead of a feather... So if I do this...” Aisha said as she took out her wand.

She reapplied the spell seal that Kent placed on himself by accident and rewrote it fixing the problem. With the gravity gone Kent nearly fell to the ground face first when Aisha used her own feather fall spell to catch him. 

“Thank you my love.” Kent praised.

“““ blush”“ Um... your welcome... Kent not in public please....”Aisha said as she put on her hood.

He smiled with a hug and a kiss on the cheek telling her it is fine he also hugged Arra as well thanking her for dragging him around the base like a child holding on to a balloon. Just before they left the clinic Eilusha who had spent most of her time inside the tank slowly woke up with the shock of being encased inside the tank for so long she percieved it as a threat. 

Eilusha lashed out as she violently thrashed inside the tank slamming her tail on the glass. Kent and Clayton tossed a rope pole to Genji and Marky readying themselves for a fight when the glass finally broke. 

The girl swung her tail hitting Clayton and marky sending them flying out the window and metal door. 

“NO IN NOT MY CLINIC!!!” Lily shouted.

“We are not exactly in a good position to do anything!” Kent said.

The girl then tackled Kent and tore his left arm off Genji was about to kick her off when Eilusha threw the torn arm towards Genji. She leaped out the window and was about to escape Willow locked down the hangar before she could escape.

The team surrounded her in a matter of minutes Aisha and Arra were ready to provide support . Rex rushed to the front of perimeter before they could do anything he removed his helmet and dropped his weapons.

“Hey their... It’s me... Rex I am the one who saved you... remember me?” Rex said calmly.

Rex slowly reached out his hand towards the girl and smiled making her remember the one who rescued her during sea city’s fall. The girl slowly reached out her hand to Rex it seemed to calm her down Rex smiled and waited for her to reach. 

The girl followed Rex back into the Clinic with Lily lifted the lock down the team cleaned up the hangar bay. After the clean up and some explaining to the marines and knights who responded to the lock down.

After things settled down Rex seemed to be more lively than he usually is while taking care of Eilusha. As the sun was setting on a seemingly long day the young knight smiled to see his long time friend and captain to be happier than he usually is Clayton came in with a cup of coffee and hot milk for the young knight.

“Boss Man It seems like Boss Cap is livelier than he usually is right?” Clayton said.

“Yes it seems so... He deserves it Clay out of all of us he went through the most harshest missions even before the team was assembled or even before I was born... That is why when the suspension is lifted and we get Micheal back we are going to get his family out of Shard and into safe hands.” Kent replied.

“That sounds like a plan boss man.. And same goes for you Boss it seemed like you had a kick in your step.” Clayton said.

“Well this suspension was well needed by everyone so that might be it my friend.” Kent replied as he drank his hot milk.

“No I think you just got laid... Twice If I am guessing...” Clayton said sarcastically.

“““Blergh”“  HOw in faith’s good will did you!!!” Kent coughed heavily.

“”“ Eyes widened”“wait did you seriously get laid! Oh shit... So boss man million credit question... Which one was better... Boss Mage lady or Priestess Lady?” Clayton asked.

“Clayton I am going to stop you right their... My Faith how did our conversation end up like this...”Kent said walking away as his face turned bright red.

Kent walked to the second floor rooms to check on a few things before leaving the base Clayton smiled and laughed to see his friend couldn’t handle the heat. 

The three were back at the Redridge manner as the rain poured hard the three were drowned in rain water. 

“Well the weather isn’t as cooperative as anticipated.” Kent said as he wiped the water off his face.

“It is nice to be back home.” Arra replied.

“I think the rain isn’t letting up anytime soon.” Aisha mentioned.

While the three took off their shoes and coats Lady Charlotte saw the three drenched in water. 

She was worried about the two girls since the weather report in the Zerrohnian-Hope News network saying that their is a storm coming this evening. After a hot bath and a warm meal to eat the three enjoyed the blissful moment near the fireplace.

“Ahh this is nice huh sis?” Aisha said with her head leaned on Kent’s shoulders.

“I could not agree more...” Arra replied while leaning her head on Kent’s lap.

“Yes, I like this too.” Kent mentioned as he emptied his cup.

With the night still young despite the long day they each had it seemed like all was going well in the world. Deep within the trail of the sea of stars a fleet moves in pursuit of a small vessel that moves to closer and closer to the Frontier with each passing second. 

Will the shadow of the hunter finally collect it’s prey or will the hunter who kills shall finally become the hunted.

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 5: Unravel the mystery - A Hero is born part 1

Another day befalls Ren’veil as the mystery of the assassins is yet to be uncovered meanwhile Kyvash the Goddess Queen of the High Glaives visited her ancestral home on Ren’veil where the young knight and his family and friends resided.

Charlotte and Victor were a bit on edge having the queen of an unknown species inside their home who somehow possesses the knowledge and blood of a knight inside each and every high Glaive warrior’s blood. They sat down in the living room with tea and drinks and discussed some fairly important issues.

Kyvash sat with refined elegance and grace of a high noble women their was no flaw in her looks, how she sat down, drinking tea and even eating. Charlotte is deeply amazed that Kyvash was not a cyber-born human hybrid Kyvash giggled.

“I beg your forgiveness Grand Mother, Grand Father for my sudden arrival... I wished to meet with you directly sooner but I had some... Important things to deal with for the past year and some months.” Kyvash stated.

“It is fine... Wait did you call me Grand Mother?”  Charlotte asked.

“Yes... I am the biological daughter of the Father... I.E. Kent Redridge... And my Biological mothers is Aisha Ayekawa and Arriandale Fullvrink... I was summoned here... By Faith to undo the damage done in my realm...”  Kyvash answered truthfully.

“I am unconvinced... If you truly are sent by Goddess Faith... Where is the Sigil that only she can give?” Victor asked.

Kyvash placed her tea cup down and pulled out a medallion baring the scales of faith with two chalices stacked parallel to each other. Victor could sense the aura of Faith’s blessing and the blessings enchanted onto the medallion is true. 

“I am convinced... If you say is true then... What had transpired to your world and where are we now?”  Victor asked.

“I will tell you Grand father at a later time.. This day has been long and exhausting my Father... May I rest in your room this night?” Kyvash asked.

“Of course... Ill go sleep on the floor.” Kent said.

“Wait Kent their is no need we still have our guest room so she can sleep their.” Charlotte said.

“If I may protest Miss Charlotte... She is my daughter and I wish for her to sleep next to us. If that is fine with you then it would be a great pleasure for me to have a little bonding time with my girl.” Arra asked.

“Well I can’t really say no to you... But we still need one more vote... Aisha are you fine with it?” Charlotte asked.

“Hmm, Well I am a bit concerned... But... Sure... I dont mind what I do mind is Kent will not sleep in the guest room...” Aisha said with a smug smile on her face.

“My oh my... I think I know where this is going...” Charlotte said.

“My son please do not do anything drastic and seriously under-aged to these girls!” Victor whispered.

“Father please... I am not a degenerate, idiotic, and edgy teenager... I am a knight with honor and discipline under my belt... I will never do such a thing... (without prior consent)” Kent said to his father except the last part.

After a quick shower he entered his bedroom to see that it had several renovations. Kent’s room was transformed into a master bedroom instead of a single bed it was a massive bed that can hold over 3 to 7 people at once. 

Kent’s work bench/study table had a few additional upgrades and an added modification/repair table for his left arm. He even had a personal armor stand for his original armor set instead of it being placed in the corner of the room. 

The bathroom had two new showers, a indoor sauna and a built in bath tub 5 meters in length and width.

Aisha was amazed since about Zerrohnian Architecture and engineering is the best in the Frontier second only to the 7th legion. 

Kyvash went down to check on her father to her surprise she found him asleep already on the sofa after what had transpired today he needed some sleep. She leaned in close to see her father’s face and kissed him on the cheek thanking him for an opportunity to live with the family she never had. 

“Now let us get you to bed... you might get a cold here if you sleep for the night...” Kyvash said.

With a single thought she opened a portal pulled out a blanket wrapping the young knight with a gentle warmth. She snapped her fingers and carried Kent to the new bedroom when they left the living room Kent’s head accidentally hit the wall. 

“OH Sorry Father!” Kyvash whispered and casting healing magic on her father immediately.

Kyvash took a deep breath and entered the new bedroom she saw her two mothers were already prepared for bed. Her face turned red in surprise to see how beautiful her mothers unrivaled to their beauty back in her time. 

“Kyvash dear what’s the matter you seem to be flustered?” Arra asked.

“Spirit Mother, I am just surprised... Please forgive me for being surprised... This is the first time I am actually seeing you and Birth Mother like this... The only time I get to see both of you was... Practically never... But that was for another time.” Kyvash explained.

“Then let us change that right now my dear... But where is Kent by any chance?” Arra asked.

“Well...” Kyvash said when she waved her fingers.

She brought the young knight in the room and was laid to rest on the bed Arra asked how did the young knight who took on Hell’s gate and defeated Rio in sword fighting got knocked out cold.

Aisha told them that she heard him say something about a shadow fire art Kyvash immediately realized everything and the infamous art was dangerous to use as it had a cost. Aisha described to the queen what she saw earlier in the mages tower and realized the art was dangerous to use for those who don’t hold the direct blood of the founder.

“In short mother, Shadow Fire art will always require a cost when used... Like the Claws of the raging wind will drain your stamina to dangerous levels I am surprised that Father was able to stay awake for so long without fainting... One of my Blade masters tried to use the same art but he went into a coma for 5 days...” Kyvash explained.

“I see this is a very dangerous technique... But what of Kent will he be okay?” Arra asked.

“Yes but he will require a day’s rest to recover his full power again their is no need to worry.” Kyvash stated as she let her father down on the bed.

“I guess still I...” Aisha said as she covered her face.

Arra snickered as she asked Aisha to sit next to her and gave a heartfelt hug and some head pats. 

“It’s okay sis... Kent didn’t mean it I am sure that it was an accident.” Arra mentioned as she pieced things together.

Kyvash asked what had transpired to her mother when she was a bit embarrassed to tell her. The queen used her telepathy to peek into her memories and saw her parents incident at the camp site. She sighed and knelt down next to her birth mother’s lap and told her a slight truth.

“Wait... So you’re telling me... That their was an assassin in my camp room while I was taking a shower and Kent killed him and... When he heard a noise in the bath room thinking it was an assassin he rushed in and see if I was okay? and how did you know about this is my question to YOU?!” Aisha asked.

“All of my children have eyes that I can take a peek into so what ever they see and call out to me... i can see as well Mother... What Father did is sure an accident but he was only trying to find the assassin and nothing more...(but seeing your body may have been a bonus for him but I will leave it for the readers)” Kyvash explained.

“I guess I owe Kent an apology...” Aisha said.

“Yes you do... But let’s leave it for tomorrow...” Arra asked everyone to hop into the bed.

With everyone sound asleep Kyvash woke up in the middle of the night to check on her parents. She got up the bed with one wave of her hand she opened a portal and took out a very old and damaged picture frame. 

The next day Kent woke up on the new bed to his surprise the three girls were sleeping next to him. He quickly lifted the comforter to check if his pants was still in tact. He got off the bed when he noticed a letter on his work bench Kyvash’s hand writing is refined as if it was written by a great scholar. 

“Father, I will be at the back yard of the Redridge manner I wish to talk with you for a minute or two away from Birth and spirit mother... I will be waiting... And this letter will burn by the time you finish reading this.” Kyvash letter mentioned as it burst into flames.

Kent did not think twice and made his way to the back yard when Kyvash was performing her morning yoga exercise. To his surprise Kyvash resembles Aisha in eyes and hair while her body closely resembles Arra in her true form.

“Ah Father... Do forgive me for requesting your presence so early in the morning.” Kyvash said.

“It is fine... But why would you call for me this early?” Kent asked.

“Yes about that... Please do not scold me after this...” Kyvash said as she snapped her fingers. 

several portals suddenly opened around the young knight and a dozen her care taker high glaives began measuring the young knight. They also prepared several equipment that you would normally find in a hot spring resort.

After some time and several acupuncture treatments for the young knight and a medicinal bath for Kyvash. The young knight was surprised to be wearing some very fashionable clothing for his standards.

“Wait Kyvash why would you do this?” Kent asked.

“No reason really... I wanted to give you much for all the love you gave me many years ago... And this is the only way I can repay you Father... Forgive me.” Kyvash said. 

“It is quite alright...I have not received so many gifts since I was a kid... I only got some weapons and crafts for my birthday each year... So this is a nice change of pace...” Kent stated as he wore the black silk zenomite steel jacket.

“I know... Do not forget this is your day Father... It is your date of birth... This is my gift to you.” Kyvash said.

“Oh right... I keep forgetting that today is my birthday its nothing important Kyvash... It is only one day.” Kent stated. 

“It is important to me... As your child... many of my siblings back in my realm celebrated your birthday... It was the day mothers always took extra effort to give you a day to yourself... before the FALL... Everyone loved you Father... As your child please I beg you... on your day each year please try and celebrate it as much as possible... for me?” Kyvash explained.

Kent looked to his hands and thought to himself what it meant to be human again his brother realized his humanity and pursued a different path. His sister pursues the path of knowledge and the path of the seeker a peaceful civilian path seeking knowledge and teaching it to the next generation of knights and civilians alike.

While he pursues the path of the Knight though he has achieved much and gave much of his freedom to give his people a future worth while. Though his ideals push him forward but without his passion he was slowly losing his heart. Flashbacks of his time in Hell’s gate distorted his reality and perception of who he was a mental scar that can never heal.

Kyvash looked at her father and embraced him reminding him that he was no monster he was her father though she broke many laws to get to where she is now. She did it to guide her Father to where he needed to be like he did for her so long ago. 

With a sigh he agreed to her request and tried to figure out how to be human again though he did not know where to start. 

“I believe I know how...” Kyvash said as she moved two steps to the left.

Kent was confused to why she moved away when he got tackled by a very upset mage. 

“Good morning my child... So very early in the morning for you to have him here all to yourself?” Arra asked.

“I am sorry spirit Mother, I merely requested somethings for Father...”“leaned closer”“ It is Father’s Birthday today Mother... It would be advisable to get a gift for him... I had already given mine...” Kyvash whispered.

“Oh dear I did not even bother to ask... Aisha a word if you would in private please!” Arra shouted.

“Okay sis... Sorry about that Kent but you can go back to the living room mommy Char is looking for you.” Aisha said as she cast teleport on him.

“Ah wait Aisha I!” Kent shouted as he vanished into thin air.

Aisha walked up the steps and took a seat next to Kyvash and enjoyed a relaxing morning of tea and toasted bread. Aisha enjoyed the morning with toasted bread is a luxury that people never had in the village but now it seemed fairly normal for everyone to enjoy such a simple yet wondrous luxury.

She leaned back enjoying the morning fall breeze as the winter times will fall soon for the Village again. Kyvash smiled and told her mother of the many blessings her children had received as well from the three sides of the spectrum. 

The priestess placed her cup down telling Aisha to take it easy with Kent as he was still recovering. She could sense his spirit energy was still barely at full strength again after the incident with the wolf father and the young knight still left a scar or two on his body. 

Kyvash smiled and slipped it into the conversation regarding her Father’s birthday was this day of September 15. Aisha was surprised to learn of this when she stated that over the past few years or so their was barely even any celebrations coming from the Redridge Family about them celebrating their birthdays. 

The queen informed the two that Knights are not often celebrating their birthdays due to their training and discipline will make them forget some most basic information about themselves including their birthday. 

Some knights suffer from a very common case called Dissociative identity disorder meaning when a Xer-razh becomes a knight their original personality will slowly but surely replaced with their new personality forcefully implanted by the Knight templars of the council.

For the Zerrash Kingdom of the dragon-wolf this is a grave situation for any knight elite. That is why many knight Venerates and champions dedicated themselves to mentally train each knight that joins the dragon wolf and ensure they retain their sense of self. 

Though Kent went through the training on both sides and even the hellish mind breaking training of the Hell’s gate which made him practically immune to mental conditioning and hypnotic therapy. But that does not mean his trauma’s was gone and forgotten for a much threatening monster lies behind the darkness. 

Aisha decided to go to the one place that knows what to get the young knight and that was the strike team’s barracks in Bastion Hope. 

“Sis I will leave Kent to you today I will figure out what to get for him... For the both of us!” Aisha said.

“Very well and be careful using your teleportation magic... Last time you over used that spell you got very sick for a week.” Arra mentioned.

“I will besides I have a stock of potions with me so it’s fine sis!” Aisha said as she vanished.

“What to do now...” Arra contemplated.

“I believe their was an event in the  garden festival this day would you like to go?”Kyvash suggested.

“Hmm that is very nice... Maybe a simple stroll through the gardens would do wonders...You are such a very good child when you get born soon I hope that I can repay the love and care that you have given us. ” Arra mentioned. 

“I would not have it any other way Mother... But if you shall excuse me Mother... I have much preparations to deal with for Father’s sake... And for you as well.” Kyvash smiled as she entered one of her portals.

Meanwhile at the Bastion Hope Rex and the others were getting into their morning drills before they set out for their mission today. Clayton had four cups of hot coffee when Aisha suddenly appeared in front of them. The blast from the exit teleportation knocked Clayton off his feet splashing the hot coffee all over him.

“OUCH HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!!” Clayton shouted.

“Clay some one get a ice!” Willow shouted as she ran towards the promethian.

“i am so sorry... I should have planned my exit earlier but their was no time... Where is mister Rex?” Aisha asked.

Aisha cast water fall on Clayton to cool his burns and greater heal on the promethian as he almost suffered from 1st degree burns. Rex sighed knowing their was something troubling the young lady and desperate enough to go directly to the team rather than Kent.

She explained the details to the team and what troubled her the most Clayton got an ice pack and placed it on his groin and sat down drinking a cold carbonated drink.

“Ahh that hit’s the spot... So Boss Lady let me get this straight like the Boss man would... So it’s the boss man’s birthday... I think he didn’t say anything about his Bday last year too right boss cap?” Clayton said.

“I remember it but I also know that Kent prefer’s not to celebrate it... After the incident in Hell’s gate... Their were... Complications regarding how it all ended.” Rex stated.

“Yeah, I remember Kent telling his story about the hell’s gate... Clay we aren’t suppose to tell this to anyone since Lady Charlotte.” Rex stated.

“Whats wrong Rex what’re you hiding?” Aisha asked.

“Oh man... This is gonna be a dozy...” Rex mentioned with a sigh.

“Do you mean the one year he was missing? And the journal entry in his keep sake is missing an entire year?” Aisha asked.

Rex nodded he told everyone that Kent was not fully recovered since the effects of hell’s gate can give one un-measurable strength in exchange for breaking the mind and soul of the challenger. 

The young knight was trapped for 7 months in real time for him it was 49 years but the actual mental and spiritual damage he took totaled to 4.9 million years. Hells gate was created by the first ring of Ancients as instructed by the maker so long ago. The hell’s gate had the ability to weigh and measure the spirit of all knights who enter it and break it slowly and painfully as possible or instantly destroy the spirit without a second glance. 

According to the Crusaegrum templars who attempted to repair his soul their was little to nothing left of the young knight’s soul when he came out. 

That is why his perception of reality was off and sometime she notices Kent looking with cold dead eyes and at most times a warming soul piercing eyes. When he returned to New Dawn many noble knights had come to compete for the right to take his place as the Archon candidate. All 521 of them nearly died to their injuries and some had to go under facial reconstruction due to the sheer damage the young knight could do to the zerrohnian’s body even with their healing ability. 

Their bodies was so badly damaged that they had to be in-turned in a bio-medical tank for 3 years. That is why Kent earned another title that day not many know of it but when they hear the silent footsteps and the creeping darkness surround even the knight champions they know he is awake. 

“When the boss fought back then his eyes will signal if he wants to fight seriously or want to torment his enemies... His red blood chilling eyes.... Damn remembering it gave me chills.” Clayton stated.

“Yeah, he was known as the Berserk knight back then he even asked all the challengers to come at him all at once and won without breaking a sweat and with a devilish grin on his face.” Rex added.

 “What did you guys do to get the current Kent back?” Aisha asked.

“We don’t know boss lady... He was very secretive when it comes to today... But if your still down for a present for the Boss Man then were up for the job?” Clayton mentioned.

“Well I know now to not anger Kent... But what do you guys have in mind for a gift?” Aisha asked.

“Well the boss always like to fight... But that isnt a gift... I think I saw him liking a book at the shop today... I think it was a called the Violet of the Whispering wind I don’t get it...” Clayton said.

 “Wait you mean the The Violet Hermit... That’s the... Okay thank you guys... Really appreciate it really I do... Rex I want you and everyone here to report to the Redridge manner this evening for the party okay?” Aisha asked.

“Sure my Lady we have nothing much to do today...” Rex replied 

Aisha smiled and left the barracks by casting dimension move it was similar to teleportation but it was a short distance teleport than and manna efficient. She came out of the portal right in front of the library where she usually buys her books or make special orders for one. 

When the mage entered the book shop of the Whispering hollow It was lively in the shop since most mages and aspiring scholars go their to learn the world from the comforts of home. She quickly approached the counter where the keeper an old friend of hers greeted her.

“Shop keeper Honey.” AIsha greeted.

“My dear Aisha... It’s been so long since your last visit tell me what can I get for you?” Honey asked.

“I am here if I can purchase a book called the Violet of the Whispering wind?” Aisha asked.

“Oh my... is this for a boy you like I see?” Honey asked.

“Well... It’s a gift for his birthday...” Aisha answered.

“Alrighty since you have been my dear friend and my long time customer... I’ll give you the book for free... Let’s see here...” Honey replied.

Honey looked through her stocks to find the book none were found as the book was the latest release to a series though she can make a special order but it will never reach the village in time. 

Aisha sighed and thanked her friend for helping find said book but she only had one last option and went to the one place where the book was made.

She returned to home in the study where her mother usually works she found many stacks upon stacks of paper and ink bottles that had been used up. 

“Mom!” Aisha shouted.

“Aisha my sweet little cherry... what are you doing here so early in the morning?” Alisyha asked. 

“Mom...”“sigh”“ Do you have another copy of the Violet of the Whispering Wind?” Aisha asked.

 “My dear little cherry... Of course for you...” Alisyha said as she dissappeared from the 2nd floor. 

Alisyha re-appeared in front of her daughter with a new book personally hand written by her. Before her mother gave the book Alisyha asked about why would she ask for a copy.

“It’s Kent’s birthday today I asked his friends if they knew anything so I went around town to find the book but it’s sold out apparently... So I came to you mom...” Aisha explained.

“I see... If it’s for your man... then I will give him my personal copy... So here you go my dear...” Alisyha said as she signed the cover before giving it to her.

“Thank you mom...” Aisha said giving her mother a hug. 

Alisyha held her child tightly after all that had transpired between them Aisha still trusts her through many challenges. Alisyha stroked her daughter’s hair and asked her to go and enjoy her day and be with the people she loved.

With teary eyes she saw her daughter grow up to be a beautiful girl as she returned to her work. 

Meanwhile Arra and Kent arrived at New hope park where many had gathered to participate in the flower dance festival. Many had come to participate in this joyous occasion even knights and marines who were off duty were their to participate in the event. 

Arra was very exhilarated to participate in the event for the most part of her life as a priestess they either held the event or were merely asked to judge it. Now she had a great opportunity to be a part of it as a contestant Kent could tell her excitement was overflowing. The young knight took the opportunity to hold her hand making sure that she does not over exert herself. 

“I am sorry Kent, The excitement I feel is overwhelming me right now.” Arra mentioned.

“No need to worry my Lady... I feel the same way... I shall be here every step of the way.” Kent replied smiling at her.

“Thank you Kent for taking care of me.” Arra said as she held his hand.

With a nod the two made their way to the registration although many people were surprised that a priestess will be participating in the event. As a measure to make things fair Arra’s sisters placed a spell seal on her spirit abilities to avoid any cheating. Knights also were not permitted to carry their weapon partners into the event and any other weapon is ill advised. 

The event was a race around the village each contestant must carry their partner in a certain way while passing through certain obstacles around the village placed by the Priestesses. If each contestant can get all 5 colored ribbons before the day is out wins a special prize from the grand priestess herself. 

To make things fare the black queen restricted Kent’s abilities and strength to a tenth of his power along with the arm’s ability to trans-figure into any weapon and utility gear.

The two wore an arm band with their number on it to ensure everyone participating is tracked. Arra and Kent were at the last place of the starting line with everyone preparing for the biggest race in the village many knights who had taken a liking to the Vai’len also participated with their bodies restricted to a tenth of their power. 

“This is going to be fun...” Kent said out loud.

Just before the marathon began Arra’s elder sister Juno Treska took to the sky with her partner spirit as she made several rule changes to the event. Since their are a few knights participating in the event she emphasized the use of force is prohibited any type of magic shall be prohibited and any foul play will automatically disqualify the couple. 

She then raised her hand with a smile proclaiming the race of the flower child to begin. Many civilians carried their partners. Many ran with whole heart with their partners the young knight looked upon the priestess that he made his bond.

Though nervous she held her chest tight as she could not run though her heart and mind wishes to run with the young knight. Her fear could be felt by the young knight with a heavy sigh he held her close to his heart.

“Arra if you are afraid then let me bare that fear... Let me be your shoulder to lean on when the days begin to be rough... Let me be your shield when you fight and I shall be your feathered pen when you wish to speak the truth... I will always stand by you... Should you put your faith in me I will never let you fall.” Kent whispered.

“““sniffle”“ Okay... Thank you for giving me courage Kent...” Arra replied.

“It is my honor my love... Now let us stand together and face tomorrow with our heads held high and the breath of life in our chest... We have a race to win!” Kent told Arra as he pulled her close.

The young knight held Arra close and carried her like a princess as they ran through the starting line. They ran through the obstacle course with relative ease despite his modifications were locked his strength could be compared to a full build human. 

Many contestants were taken out of the race and others simply took it slow and stead. Knights on the other hand did not take the race seriously and others rushed the race Kent and Arra on the other hand took things at a much simpler pace. 

Before they could pass through the finish line Arra asked them to stop and placed her hands on Kent’s cheeks and kissed him. She hopped off Kent’s arms and walked through the finish line together though they did not win but many knights who acted as witnesses they know that He won a bigger battle.

“That was exciting is it not Kent?” Arra asked.

“Yes... Truly exciting indeed... Well the day is still young where do you wish to go next?” Kent asked.

"Where indeed... Is it just me Kent or is it getting hot here...” Arra asked as she started blushing.

The young knight leaned in close placing his palm over her forehead which only made it worse. Arra lost her strength as she collapsed Kent and her sisters rushed to her side. Her fever was slowly rising the priestesses and the Grand priestess herself used every spirit restoration spell they had to slow the fever down. The young knight brought her to the temple to be treated they took out the finest medicinal herbs they had in stock and treated her to the best of their ability. 

Kent was asked to wait outside of her room his worry for her was strong he pulled out his communicator and called for help. Minutes later a team of medical sentinels came to help the Priestesses bringing the finest medicines they could and equipment to check upon the young priestess.

Rex and the team arrived at the front of the temple in the Strike Van when they heard of the news about Arra’s condition.

They waited outside the temple to find her condition was barely improving though she was out of danger. The elder priestess approached the team who were eagerly waiting for good news.

“Sister Arriandale is out of danger for now... Mister Redridge I understand that you are spirit bound to her yes?” The Elder asked.

“Yes My Lady I am the Wolf Father had given me his blessing but not after I got pummeled by him.” Kent explained.

“I see... Well then their lies the problem... Because of your spiritual power... Though you are unable to control or even sense it... It is affecting the other priestesses who are not spiritually prepared to stand with you...”The Elder explained.

“So it is my fault Arra is suffering right now... Excuse my language but ... Curse me...” Kent stated.

“No no no... It is not your fault my dear child... It is a common thing to happen for those who are overflowing with power... That is why the Wolf Father tried to kill you... It was to let out some of your spirit energy so Arra can grow with you...” The Elder explained.

“So because of that attack Arra is now what exactly?” Kent asked.

“She is going under spirit cultivation my dear that is why she is losing control of her power... She must go through it in order to increase her control over her power...” The Elder stated.

“I have a feeling that we are going on a trip I assume?” Kent asked.

“Yes we need a special spirit herb located only at the heart of the Trigor mountain... We need the herb called the Fire Frost drake flower. It is a very rare herb that is used to cultivate fuse the spiritual energy between the manna of the world, your spiritual energy and hers... We implore you to get the herb before the sun sets this day or else her spirit energy will burn her body.” The Elder explained.

“Boss I don’t mean to be rude but we only have 5 hours before sun down and the Trigor mountain is at the other side of the continent if we need to get that herb we need to double time it!” Clayton stated.

“Right... Elder please take this communicator If anything changes in my Lady’s condition please press the red button to call me directly.” Kent said.

“I will thank you little one may the Wolf Father’s speed be with you.” The Elder said.

The team made their way to the Strike Van Aisha walked into the temple to see the team was fully armed and equipped for a mission. Aisha asked what had happened and the details about her sister shocked her the team boarded the Van. 

“Kent I am coming with you!” Aisha said.

“This could be dangerous Aisha are you sure?” Kent asked.

“Yes, you are going to need a guide through the mountains and I am the only person here who knows how to get to the herb and avoid any god level monsters from spotting us!” Aisha stated.

“Then come our transport will pick us up in a moment.” Kent said as he got on the front seat.

With everyone aboard Aisha strapped herself in as the Night Hawk swooped in and latched onto the Strike Van and sped away into the distance. The Van was brought into the Night Hawk Aisha quickly exited the van and vomited as the shock from being grabbed suddenly and moving at 300 miles per hour was not easy for first timers.

“Aw man... Not on the Carpet floor... I just had that cleaned...” Clayton said.

“Really Clay are you seriously worried about your carpet flooring in the mini-van that we stole on Vega to be our cover vehicle and mind you... Changed it into a tactical vehicle of some kind?” Kent asked.

“Hey boss man I like having a car since our family doesn’t own one so when we got a shot to get one i am keeping it! And a big boy needs a big car mind you!” Clayton quoted.

“Unbelievable and here I thought you would want to get a tank or something...” Kent said as he got a motion sickness pill for Aisha.

“Hey I would still love a tank boss... But I guess I’ll have to wait for that one huh?” Clayton mentioned.

The team got settled in as they talked about the next operation ahead of them at the war room. 

“Alright Everyone I know this is on short notice but we have an emergency mission... Arra is in danger... According to the Elder we need the Fire frost flower located at the heart of the Trigor mountain which has been quarantined by the Knight venerates and was dubbed as a rank 45 training area. Though many Adventurers still come here to hunt many dangerous creatures but we are here to get the herb and return to New Hope before sun down.” Kent stated.

“General how are we going to get through the monsters according here they are equally as strong as a Gen 2 knight?” Rex asked.

“Leave that to me... Back in the war against the demons our party fought against many wyrm wraiths so we can train our arts... I know a route where we can traverse through safely.” Aisha stated. 

“Um general a quick question why can’t we take the Night Hawk in?” Marky asked.

“About that the Wyrm Wraiths are very air territorial creatures they will attack anyone who flies in to close I don’t think that they will take kindly on this metal bird thing going near their nests.” Aisha mentioned.

“How about the scorgon?” Kent asked.

“If it’s on the ground then we should be safe... unless the quad earth rhino’s are not competing for territory like last time.” Aisha explained. 

“Then it’s settled We will park the Night Hawk at the nearest outpost Lady Winter will come with us her power’s to control ice should help us with anything fire related... Lily can you handle the flower extraction?” Kent asked.

“Sure I can do that.” Lily mentioned.

“Clay your on the van duty with Willow and Genji... I’ll be on foot. Rex you, Marky and the other marines pilot the tank... Aisha you also go on the tank with Lady Winter.” Kent ordered.

“Sure boss man I can dig that...” Clayton mentioned.

“Kent we are coming to Trigor mountain now... It’s not looking good!” Winter said as she brought a visual to the war room. 

The Entire mountain range was on fire as lava pits were erupting from the ground. It seemed as if the entire mountain range was destroying itself they did not have much time as Winter landed the Night Hawk as close to the mountain base deploying the Strike Van and the Scorgon tank. Kent equipped the SoulZero battle suit with an experimental flight pack called 0-wing pack the team wasted no time going through the mountains.

They had to carefully traverse the volcanic terrain was difficult to go on foot but thanks to the Gravity pads of the Strike Van and the Scorgon tank’s scorpion type legs it was somewhat easy for them to move through. 

“This place is getting a little to hot!” Clayton mentioned as he turned the air conditioning up.

“Yeah even the scorgon tank’s heat suppression is putting through the works General... We might have about 20 to 25 minutes tops.” Rex mentioned.

“Aisha... How far are we from the Flower?” Kent asked.

“We just need to pass through that hill over head and we should be at the resting place of the Fire frost flower drake!” Aisha stated.

“Wait did you just say drake as in a dragon like drake?” Marky asked.

“Yeah why?” Aisha said.

“WE GOT INCOMING DRAGON THINGS!” Marky shouted as he aimed the auto turrets up. 

The drakes poured out of the sky blasting the scorgon with fire balls and molten rocks at the tank. Marky opened fire at the down pour of drakes the laser fire was strong enough to cut rows of the dragons down with relative ease but he was not able to shot all of them down and started to claw and bite down the legs of the tank. 

Willow hopped on top of the Van and started firing her energy arrows at the drakes. The young knight swooped in and cut most of the drakes off from the underbelly of the tank. With the 0-wing pack Kent was able to keep the drakes focused on him for the most part giving the team time to reach the garden.

“Boss we are at the garden Lily is down and gathering the herb as we speak!” Clayton said over the radio.

“Good I will keep the drakes off you guys now get the samples!” Kent ordered. 

“Yes sir...”“radio turn off”“This has got to be something right from fighting space pirates and invading planets to getting flowers...”Clayton sighed.

“Well it’‘s better than getting killed by demons!” Genji replied. 

“Guys is that Aisha!” Willow said as she saw her running towards the center of the flower field. 

Lily jumped out of the Scorgon rushing towards the center of the field trying to find the right flower. Aisha managed to catch up to the medical assassin and told her that the flowers here are still young the one they need is the elder kind which will emit a large amount of manna and spirit energy.

She could not see both and had to rely on her instincts to guide her the two looked around to find the flower. Aisha managed to find it at the base of the lava fall before she could take the entire plant she was attacked by one of the wyrm wraiths that hid itself inside the lava fall. 

The beast used it’s tail swipe knocking Aisha a few meters away from the flower the scorgon tank fired at the wraith but the energy beam simply reflected against it’s scales. The beast rushed towards the scorgon and began a power struggle due to the immense heat generated by the wraith the joints and arms of the tank started to over heat. 

Lady Winter hopped out of the scorgon summoning a few Ice stone giants to fight the massive beast. With the beast occupied with the giants the land they were fighting on slowly became unstable as it started to break apart. 

Lily took a couple of the plants Aisha mentioned and placed it in a sealed container completing their first objective. They managed to run back to the tank though escaping the mountain was going to be a much harder challenge with every level 50 beast on their way to their location. 

On the other hand was still busy fighting the Fire Drakes that tried to eat him and dodging the Wyrm Wraiths as well who are trying to kill him. 

“Kent we got the plant we are getting out of here!” Lily said.

“Got it we will meet at the base of the canyon... I am a bit pre-occupied at the moment!” Kent said as he dodged a fire ball mid air.

When Lily and Aisha checked on the flowers they managed to get it died almost instantly when they extracted it from the ground. Lily was shocked to see a plant die so fast Elder Tsukiyo called Kent using the intercom he gave to her earlier that day.

“Young Child this is Elder Tsukiyo... Did you get the plant?” The Elder asked.

“Yes Ma’am we are heading back now... But every beast in Trigor mountain is trying to either kill us or eat us... I guess it’s both!” Kent stated while avoiding his head from being eated.

 “Kent remember the Flower you are looking for is the one where the fire and the Ice meets and dances around said flower... Any other type would be useless... It will be bright red in color but it will give off a hot yet chilling feel when you touch it.” The Elder said.

“Got it! Lily were you able to get all that?” Kent asked.

“I did we dont know what happened Kent but the plant died almost immediately...  we don’t exactly have the luxury of picking the flower with so many things trying to eat us!” Lily shouted. 

“I am sorry Lily but this is Arra’s life we are talking here... I won’t risk any more lives... I’ll double back at the field to find it you guys head back to the Night Hawk if I am not back in 5 minutes then leave me!” Kent ordered.

“Kent, I won’t leave you GET BACK HERE NOW!” Aisha shouted over the radio.

“I will... as soon as we get the right flower.... I promise I’ll comeback to you... to both of you...” Kent said as he turned off the communicator. 

Kent used up the last fuel cell of his 0-wing pack and returned to what was left of the Fire frost garden. He removed his helm and searched from top to bottom for a flower matching the description but nothing could be found close to it. 

He never gave up hope to find it when the avatar of the wolf father showed itself before him in the form of a human or two. The Wolf Father himself whispered upon the young knight’s ear telling him the flower will never reveal itself to them for he had hid it from the eyes of the Vailen aside from his children. 

For an outsider to get the flower he must pass the trials and defeat the carbon image of his worst nightmare. Kent started to shake when he saw the carbon image of Arra and Aisha the wolf Father will give the flower to him only if he finds peace within his conflicting heart.

Arra charged at the young knight thrusting her spear at him with rapid succession he raised his sword trying to cut her down but each sweep of his blade stops at the last possible second. He knew if he struck the copy down it would mean striking the real one all he could do was block the attacks and tried to disarm her. 

He grappled her spear Aisha’s copy used magic to knock the young knight back to the point the soulzero’s 3rd exo-armor was slowly being torn apart.

Kent focused on taking down Aisha first but Ara managed to throw her spear impaling him at the side of his waist. 

He fell to his knees as Aisha casted elemental lightning at the young knight it slowly chipped away until their was little to nothing left of his suit. Arra pulled out her spear from Kent’s waist and stabbed him right in the left lung He clenched his teeth as the pain slowly gripped his entire body.

 “Give up young one... you can’t protect anyone... You can’t even defeat them... You are no hero to the people of Ren’veil... You have been holding back your desire to kill... I can sense it within you... You want to bathe in their blood... You want to sing and dance to the tune of their screams... You are a demon after all...” The Wolf father said.

“Kent you cant help us... you only saw Ren’veil as a treasure trove for the Zerrohnians... And once you get settled what will you do?  Kill us we won’t let you!” Arra said as she stabbed him again.

“Kent I can’t believe you I trusted you.. I loved you but you were going to kill us!”Aisha cried.

With hellish fire burning his skin from the bone the young knight endured the pain his mind slowly drowned in the voices and screams of hundreds if not billions of lives begging for help. Some clung to him begging to be saved others stated the phrase Murderer Kent clenched his fist to the ground desperately hanging on to what faith in himself he had left.

The Wolf Father stopped his attacks to allow Kent some reprieve he did not utter a single word as he slowly stood up as the lava and fire slowly turned cold. The young knight’s hatred and fear could be felt by the god himself as he unleashed a god defying aura of murderous intent that nearly overwhelmed the copies. 

Kent took off the Soulzero and grabbed the Excaliburst blades interlocking them He spun the blade and grabbed the TrailBlazer buster great sword from the Soulzero before it disappeared.

With the three blades in hand the young knight’s he firmly gripped the handles of the blades concentrating as his intent to kill was true. When he opened his eyes were bloodied with a devilish smile the young knight disappeared into thin air. 

The copies readied themselves for battle when the young knight reappeared behind Arra’s copy and kicked with a powerful sword swing he snapped her spear in half followed with a side kick sending her right into the wall. 

Though the copy did not die the sheer force of the kick was enough to trap her into the wall. The young knight slowly looked at Aisha’s copy as it used the spell Gravity rain against him with the young knight. She also used a multiple chain spell combination of Icecle shower, Hell storm meteors and Earth iron spikes to kill the young knight nothing could barely damage him.

He sliced through the Earth Iron spikes in rapid succession deflecting the icicle rain back to the Wolf Father while the Hell storm meteors barely lasted against him. 

The copy used every spell available against the knight it barely stood but annoyed the monster even though the Gravity rain was still in effect. The knight grabbed raised the Excaliburst blade high above him and sliced the staff the copy used and with a devlish smile he was about to kill the copy.

The Wolf Father immediately intervened by swinging his paw at him but the Knight dodged and delivered over 15 cuts at him. 

“Impressive no mortal had ever wounded me...”The Wolf Father said when the Knight re-appeared right in his face.

Shadow managed to dodge through his dimensional warp when he realized that The young knight’s sword swing was strong enough to break reality apart. He looked into his soul when the demon that was shackled with a billion chains was slowly breaking free. The demon inside him was strong enough to rival all the gods of creation realizing if it were to be released He will awaken and bring an end to creation.

The soul realm where it was kept was slowly breaking apart as it fed on the fear and anger of the young knight. Shadow tried to reach out to him when the demon grabbed his arm and nearly obliterated his arm it was protecting the young knight realizing that it was only protecting him. 

Shadow realizing his folly he used his spirit magic and resealed the demon again in it’s prison and removed the terrible memory that he invoked on his mind but it was too late the demon perceived him as a threat and finally broke free. 

The monster broke free and with a blood curdling roar all of Ren’veil quaked in the wake of the demon hidden within the knight. 

At the same time within the beast and the young knight’s soul realm where none can reach other than them. The beast projected the carbon image of Kent’s personal study aboard the Storm raider. 

The beast looked on the window of memories while the young knight stood beside it in silence. 

"So I had been awakened again...” The Beast said.

“I am sorry... For being weak...” Kent said.

“Don’t be... your dealing with a god... They will never play fair and will always exploit what we hold dear to our heart... Just like that blasted judicator who put us in that prison... Pathetic...” The beast said.

“Creation will always have good and bad people.. It’s just sad that I can’t kill them because.” Kent said.

“Yeah, yeah the book of law where that man we call a father enforced upon us... But when will you start following your own path instead of being a slave to the system?” The Beast asked.

“I am no slave... I earned my freedom!” Kent shouted.

“DID YOU NOW... When you fought Father before I was born... Did he really NOT hold back... Or did he? Did you do ANYTHING TO PROTECT CHIMERA FROM RIO WHEN HE TRIED TO KILL HIM NOT ONCE BUT MULTIPLE TIMES ALREADY! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO BE TRUE YOU... AND NOT SOME PRETENDER!” The Beast shouted.

“I...” Kent uttered.

“Exactly.. If you don’t make your choice will you ever be true to those who count on you? Will you let the future Kyvash said to come true... A lot of people are counting on you other me... Specially those two... Until you make your choice I will remain awake... Remember other me... Even if we are at peace our people will always need a hero... ” The Beast said.

The young knight contemplated remembering the future of his people the though of losing them crippled him. Until Aisha and Arra’s image appeared before him telling the young knight that he will always be a hero for them. That day when Aisha and Arra needed him not because they asked but he chose to be their hero. 

The young knight stopped his other half before he could leave with a smirk on the beast’s face he told him.

“I hate being a hero because of what we went through in Hell’s gate... But I have a reason to be a hero... I will only be one for them... Is that good enough?” Kent said with pride.

“HA, Well its a bit bland... But close enough... Now Let’s go... we have a wolf’s butt to kick and a priestess to save?” The Beast said. 

They agreed to never be a hero used by anyone else but for them and those who truly need him they will stand together. The beast held the wolf Father at bay it suddenly opened it’s mouth when the young knight appeared out of nowhere. 

Kent clenched his fist and punched Wolf Father down to the ground and the beast threw him back into reality. Weakened and battered Kent took control of his body and ran towards the wolf Father aiming it at his neck. 

“Do forgive us for being a bit rough but that is what you get when you awaken Somethings that I dont want to remember... Now the The Flower please?”Kent said with the blade inches away from his neck.

“Very well... You have earned it... And much more... " The Wolf Father said as he returned everything to normal.

With the flower finally secured the Wolf Father praised the young knight stating that he had never had such a battle and the last battle he fought was during the war of the gods during the early years of Ren’veil.  He thanked the young knight for such a thrilling battle and opened a spirit gate to New Hope before he left he asked the name of the beast inside him. 

The young knight told him he had no name and only wanted to sleep and never be awakened again. Before he entered the gate he stopped and rephrased his answer and told him it’s name was Berfomet Alpha and entered the gate.

The Wolf Father smiled tapping the fire frost garden with his claw and healed the damage of the ferocious battle they had and rescued his copies who are actually the previous grand priestesses of old Ren’veil.

“Father... for the record... That child hit’s hard... And his killing intent was true... He is a terrifying foe to behold.” The Grand Priestess said.

“Or a Hero we need... Make no mistake my children... War is coming to the created and when it comes a Hero like that child shall be needed this war will re-shape creation and will determine the fate of all that is created...” The Wolf Father said Leaving a note on a stick before they disappeared.

After the Wolf Father left with his children the team arrived at the site of the Flower bed as if the battle had never happened. The stability of Trigor mountain returned to normal and the beasts that died were revived and returned to a docile state. 

Rex and Clayton looked around to see a note on a stick.

“Hey Cap... Their’s a note... on a stick!” Clayton stated.

“Way to point the obvious my friend but let’s see what the note says.” Rex said.

He tore off the stick as it said You will not find your friend here I had sent him back to your home... Best wishes and safe travel... The Wolf Father.

“Well let’s just take it as a clue and return home... Maybe we will have some news when we get back. Man I hope Lady Aisha will not kill us for this?”Rex said as they walked back to the scorgon.

Meanwhile at the Temple Arra was holding onto a very thin thread with her Spirit energy going out of control and with out the transcendance Dragon fire frost pill it will spell the end for her. Every priestess in the village and all across the Free kingdom  prayed for a miracle to come to their sister. 

All of a sudden a temple gate opened above the prayer area and the young knight fell from the ceiling landing face first on the floor. 

“OUCH!!!” Kent said.

“My oh my Child where have you come from?” The Priestess of the choir asked.

“Um no time for me to feel pain... Where is the Head priestess Tsukiyo?!” Kent asked. 

The priestesses told him that the priestess is in Arra’s room tending to her final moments Wasting no time Kent rushed through the door busting through the wooden door. He ran with full speed to Arra’s room he busted down the door and saw Arra was turning pale. 

“Elder I have tehe flower!” Kent shouted.

“By the Wolf Father’s grace thank you Kent... Prepare the mortar and pestle and the medicine cauldron... We must not waste any more time!” Tsukiyo shouted.

Kent stayed next to Arra during the pill creation process they mixed many other high grade ingredients into the couldroun including but not limited to Five headed dragon god scale powder,Infernal Dragon heart, the roots of the Eternal tree, the blood violet vine, Wolftide bean, and the extract of the Fire frost flower. 

The priestesses of the body and the spirit worked hard and fast to conjure the pill for they only have one chance to successfully make one. With all hope riding on the pill Kent held her hand and pleaded to Faith to show them the light for he is not yet ready to lose anyone. 

The Three elder priestesses poured in their spirit energy into the cauldron the down pour of spirit energy fused the ingredients together. 

“Kent...” Arra wheeze.

“I am here... stay strong my love... I am your hero... i will never let you go!” Kent said as he grasped her hand.

“My... Hero...” Arra wheezed heavily.

“The cauldron is about to explode!” The Elder shouted.

With the massive overflow of spirit energy the cauldron exploded with the shards of cauldron ricochet off the wall Kent shielded Arra as most of the shards buried into his back and some spirit fire burned off most of his skin.

With the smoke cleared the pill was up for reach Elder tsukiyo grabbed it and gave it to Kent and fed it to Arra. With the pill ingested Arra’s body slowly began to stabilize as she went into a sleep state called cultivation coma where her body must evolve in order to grow stronger and be able to withstand the rampaging spirit energy. 

It is uncertain when will she awaken as her level is in the golden refinement master the next stage will require her full concentration. All they could do now was wait for Arra to finish her cultivation but their is a way to speed up the process. 

“Kent you can enter her spirit realm and help her balance her human spirit and her wolf spirit.... We shall help you get to her realm... Remember child once you enter her inner realm you will see her true nature you must do everything in your power to embrace her new self in order to beat the spirit beast.” Elder Tsukiyo said.

“Okay how do I enter her realm?” Kent asked.

The Elder proceeded to kiss Kent on the forehead that knocked him out almost instantly and carried his body next to the priestess. They proceeded to link his mind to her’s the priestesses gathered around them and prayed for their safe return. Upon entering her realm it was much similar to New Hope’s flower garden the only difference was their was a shrine at the center of the village surrounded by a large number of treas of oak and chestnuts. 

Upon arrival the young knight followed the stoned pathway to the center where he saw Arra fighting a losing battle against  her fiery spirit animal.

Kent rushed in to aide her a powerful spirit barrier was placed around the shrine preventing outsiders from interfering. 

“NO!!!” Kent shouted.

He slammed his fist multiple times upon the barrier the shrine burned Kent’s arms yet it did not phase him. He did everything he could as he helplessly watched his loved one beaten and slowly burned by the spirit. 

He closed his eyes knowing that if he wanted to save her their was only one mean to break the barrier. He closed his eyes and thought of the claws of the Wolfen primals of the royal guard and re-imagined it as his hands.

His fingers began to change as it extended to half a meter in length knuckles armored with spikes in the real world the priestesses saw the young knight’s body slowly being burned. Aisha and the team arrived at the temple with the hope to aide the two. All she could do was keep Ken’ts body from falling apart from the spirit fire engulfing him.

“Miss Aisha please use every ounce of manna you have left...” The Elder’s pleased.

“I’ll do what I can it wasn’t easy using most of my reserves to teleport a ship as big as the metal bird... But for my sis and Kent... I’ll give it my all... Mister Rex get a blue potion out of my satchel it’s a replenishment potion!” Aisha stated as she started sweating cold bullets.

Rex took it out of her satchel and fed her the entire bottle as the damage being done to Kent was extensive and slowly burning his body alive. 

At the same time Kent used the soul claws and hacked and slashed the barrier formed by the shrine with relentless fury. The shrine attacked the young knight sending several dozen spirit fire spears that impaled and burned him. Though he had suffered many physical and spiritual injuries the young knight did not waver he finally managed to break a small portion of the barrier and rushed in to aide Arra.

Never wavering in his duty and uncaring of what happens to him so long as his loved ones are saved the sacrifice he will give shall never be enough.

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 5: Unravel the Mystery Part 2 - One step at a time

It was an early day for the young knight like any other but today was different as it was the first day that he a knight would walk the path of a civilian. Though his army had participated in many military operations the knights were eager to go back to the front lines but due to the awakening of one of the legendary angels that guard the dragon-wolf they had been suspended as the angels may have killed the young knight if not careful.

As he got his gear together the young knight made his way down to the living room to see Chimera was finished eating breakfast with Emilia Redridge.

Emilia Redridge or Emilia Swordtaker was a former of the Sword taker clan and had been exiled long before that for saving a baby dragon-kin and a village from the fury of their Father. She had long bright red hair that reached down to her waist, Red eyes, pinkish fair skin, and had a tattoo on her back of a broken blade meaning she was exiled from her clan.

She normally wears a white dress with a black lining and had several blood rose designs on the side of her top. She also wore a red and black belt cape with a pair of brown leather belts, with black and silver lined boots with black stockings.

Emilia is the current wife of Chimera Redridge only by name until further notice during the war for Ren’veil’s freedom she had a major role of providing key information of the defensive lines of the fort Mianola far north of the capital.

She openly helped Chimera and the Crusaegrums in the Northern conflicts and bringing them into the fold of the Free kingdoms. In exchange for her help all she asked was to serve Chimera but instead Chimera offered her to be his wife only by name until certain rights are approved.

“Big Bro, you heading out this early? Wont you have breakfast with us.” Chimera growled.

“Hmm I got time... sure... Miss Emilia good morning to you as well.” Kent bowed.

“Good morning as well mister Anthony... By the way Chimera I am heading to the Bastion Hope base I saw a job posting their for a sword instructor. I’ll be heading their to apply for the position.” Emilia said.

“I will be cheering for you Emi.” Chimera smiled.

“You do realize that I am the general and lord of the Strike Fleet and Bastion Hope is technically my base? So with one snap of my fingers you can get the position right away.” Kent said.

“Thank you for your kindness but Chira has already given me so much and I want to earn the right to stay with him.... If It’s okay Mister Anthony I would like to earn it rather than be given another gift.” Emilia said.

“Okay then... I will honor your request and at least you are a lot better than your former.” Kent added.

“I am no longer a part of that family what happens to them is up to them. I want to live my life as I see fit.” Emilia said with pride.

“I understand Miss Emilia... Still I raise a glass to you miss Emilia for becoming independent..” Kent said as he raised his mug.

“Here here brother here here.”Chimera said as he placed his hand over Emilia’s shoulder with pride.

After eating breakfast Kent left the Manner with Emilia since the young knight had some immediate business at Bastion hope. While Chimera had to settle somethings with the Farmers union in New Hope after that he will meet Emilia again in the base.

They passed through the local market when one of the merchants who first met the young knight in person called his attention and tossed a pair of apples to the two. 

With a smile he thanked the merchant and will return later to his stall as they passed the central district Kent and Emilia parted ways for the mean time. He entered the Ayekawa estate though some of the guards are very suspicious of the young knight since during the battle for Ren’veil Kent was not that recognized by the Vai’len despite his stature as the knight lord of the Strike Fleet.

With a hefty knock on the door he waited patiently for someone to open the door just before he could knock again the door opened.“Hey quit knocking twice... already I heard you...” Aisha shouted with a surprised look on her face.

“I am sorry my Lady I will not knock twice next time.” Kent said with a smile.

Aisha’s face immediately turned red when she saw the young knight right at her door step. To her surprise the young knight was at her door step the young knight could openly see how she spends her early morning with her hair tied to the side and wearing nothing but a very alluring violet dress.

“Wait Kent why are you here?” Aisha asked.

“I Believe I owe you a date my lady... Was i not correct my Lady?” Kent said with curiosity.

Though flustered and a bit astonished thinking that the young knight heard her whisper despite being asleep. Kent was asked to wait at the living room while she got prepared Alisyha prepared tea and toasted bread for their esteemed guest and exchanged stories while they waited.

“Interesting so you and an entire fleet of about 2 million souls say that you only spent a day in this apocalypse? and many say that your fleet had been gone for almost 2 weeks?” Alisyha asked.

“Yes my Lady, Some marines and knights volunteered to stay behind to study the ship and see what we can learn from such a relic.” Kent explained.

“Truly magnificent child and you say that this ship is as big or even bigger than the New Dawn Moon?” Alisyha asked.

“Maybe even bigger we cannot say for certain but we shall leave it for a later time.” Kent replied and took a sip of tea.

“And you’re fleet was given a temporary suspension order to recuperate the fatigue that must have built up during such a journey... I must say that is a very interesting tale... You could become a story writer if you keep this up my dear?” Alisyha said with great joy.

“When my duty ends maybe I shall my Lady thank you for listening to my tale.”Kent bowed.

“It is a great pleasure of mine to hear stories tall or short, be it truth or not... It has always been a great passion of mine to hear the many tales of my people and others with a feathered pen you can wield a very powerful weapon my dear... ” Alisyha asked.

“Indeed I love how you described the Wind Runner who ended a thousand year conflict between two great kingdoms despite having nothing to start his life with...He had no obligation to stop the fight and yet he did the saddest truth about it all he simply sat at the cliffs edge and watched the last part of his life end in the embrace of the setting sun... It is a great inspiration to me and many of my men who had taken a liking to your books my Lady.” Kent replied.

“Thank you my dear...Their is an old saying...  We can have a different start in life sure you can have a silver spoon or nothing at all. I love how people who didn't have anything but strive to get to where they are now...They are the real heroes of tomorrow and I am happy to stand with them now and forevermore.”Aliysha said to the young knight with a smile.

The two talked for a few minutes when Aisha went down the stairwell to greet the young knight formally now that she is dressed. Just before they left Alisyha gave her blessings to the two and with a smile and a kiss on the cheek to her daughter.

“Now go and have fun you two... and Aisha please... Bring me a grand child on your way home.” Aliysha winked as she closed the door.

“MOM!!!!” Aisha shouted in her embarrassment.

“““slight laugh”“ I believe Lady Alisyha only desires for your well being my Lady?’ Kent asked.

“Mom... she is... just...”“Sigh”“ come on Kent lets go...” Aisha said.

Though frustrated with her mother despite her intentions Alisyha is well in good terms with the young knight and simply jokes around every now and again. Kent sighed and gave her an encouraging head pat saying he will treat her to her favorite strawberry desert in town. 

Her mood picked up as they reached the town square many of the Zerrohnian marines who are part of the suspension were out with their family and friends or discovering romance despite being a part of the greatest military in the Frontier space.

They made a quick stop at the local cafe called Due Rigovalto which is famous in the famous as it can make all sorts of sweets and pastries including but not limited to what you can usually find in a regular cafe. The cafe is also well known for its support for the beast folk despite the hate and discrimination before the war for the Free lands ended in the far north of the Core kingdoms. 

They sat down at the table near the open view area of the Flower garden as one of the beast folk waiters who was a close friend of Aisha. 

“Hey, hey Isha good morning to you... I can see you and a special boy-friend here early in the morning...” Kitia said with a smile.

“““blush”“Ugh... Kitia he is Kent Redridge... The Knight hero of two worlds.”Aisha said while flustered. 

“Well look at you... Finally hooking up again after that ass boyfriend of yours cheated on you back in the day... But I am tots happy for you and your seemingly handsome friend here... Though a bit skinny... I think I got the perfect menu for you two.” Kitia happily said to Aisha.

“It would seem your lady friend is very happy for you.” Kent said.

“Yeah Kitia is my good friend back when I was still studying in school and I trust her and all but sometimes she can...” Aisha said when she facepalmed and pointed to the bar.

Kent looked at the bar and saw Aisha’s friend pull in the work of 5 people at once and at the same time talk with no point of stopping.

 “I can see but friends are many but true friends are hard to come by my Lady.” Kent stated.

“Thanks Kent.” Aisha said as they held hands.

Katia brought to their table a strawberry mist sundae dew berries shaped as a heart with a pare of chocolate flavored straws. it was enough for the two of them though a bit early in the morning to have a sweet tooth but well worth it. 

They indulged on a sweet treat meanwhile at the other side of the street a group of escentric people who barely made an effort to disguised themselves.

“And why am I dragged into this again?” Rex asked.

“Boss Cap, this is our one opportunity to confirm if whether Boss Man prefers Mage Lady or Priestess Lady!” Genji said as he hid behind a newspaper article.

“I have to agree with my bro here... The Boss Man has always taken a liking to Mage Lady even though she tries to be tough but she is actually a softy right Marky?” Clayton asked.

“Hey man I am just here for the bet and the tea here... But have you seen the things they call the General here... outrageous!” Marky stated as he put down the newspaper.

They were served coffee and biscuits when Lily and Willow disguised themselves as waitresses at the coffee shop on the other side of the street.

“I want to support Kent here but why did you have to drag me and Willow out here?” Lily asked.

“We need a sexy spy lady to help us not get spotted!” Genji replied as he drank some coffee.

“I have to agree I want to help Kent with his love affair since he saved my life twice now... and I am loving these maid outfits... They are so smooth and easy on the skin I hope I can keep it are they machine washable?” Willow asked.

“I think they are but I don’t think you can wash them in the laundry but more of hand washing it... and don’t use hot water it could ruin it too.” Lily added.

“How am I even dragged into this is beyond me... This is Kent’s private time for crying out loud!” Rex sighed.

“50 credits say that Boss man will get Lady Aisha.” Clayton added.

“Your on!” Rex replied.

Lily shook her head and facepalmed thinking how did they live through so many dangerous and down right suicidal military operation with a group of escentric people. 

“Um guys where’s the boss?” Genji asked.

“Wait Marky I thought you guys were keeping an eye on them?!” Clayton asked.

“Their on the move south they already have a few blocks head start!” Marky replied.

“Which way?” Clayton asked.

“Um... that way... No wait... um damn this tracker... um we go... left!” Marky pointed.

“Okay, drop the mugs, trays and that apron Willow... Wait on second thought you two keep it on! we move now.” Rex ordered.

The team were about to leave when the priestess and a few of her sisters stopped them as she smiled at the captain. 

“Rex, good day to you and where are you all going?” Arra asked.

“Lady Fullvrink... Um good day to you um we were just.” Rex said when Arra stopped him.

“Tisk tisk captain... You lot should be ashamed of yourselves... following Aisha and Kent on their date! Though I want to follow them but I will honor my best friend’s wishes and no one shall interrupt them!” Arra said as she snapped her fingers.

“Everyone book it! I mean scatter!!!”Rex shouted.

The team ran in separate directions Arra was displeased as she asked her sister guards to lead them away from the areas where the two will go on their date. Meanwhile the two exited the village through the northern entrance just as they passed the security check point the two made their way to the northern part of the flower gardens where the wild roses grow. 

Walking through the park Aisha tried holding Kent’s hand despite how he looked his hand was warmer than it seemed.

They passed through several rose archways and made it to the grass fields where the children and their families come out to enjoy the fruits of the land.

Kent took off his jacket and offered it as a cushion for Aisha to sit on and simply relaxed the day away.

“Hey Kent.” Aisha said.

“Yes my Lady?” Kent asked.

“Thank you... I know that I said it before but... It’s for real this time.” Aisha said.

“No thanks is needed my Lady... I owe you and Lady Arra everything for welcoming my people and opening a future for all to bare.” Kent replied.

“Maybe but I can feel that that isn’t the case here is it?” Aisha asked.

“What do you mean my Lady?” Kent asked.

Aisha sighed and seemingly asked about the young knight if he had seen or came to Ren’veil long after the war of the Demon lord. The young knight simply smiled and said In a way my Lady for the past several years before the rebellion I had dreams of a world with two moons much like Ren’veil has two moons. I cannot make the visions clear but I feel like I was being called to this world as if a child crying for help.

“But you came none the less to our aide?” Aisha asked.

“I guess I cannot deny it anymore my lady... But Yes I was the one who came to your world alone so long ago... After I came to your world and aided your party in defeating that lesser demon... I had no recollection of what else had transpired.” Kent explained looking over the distance.

“Whatever the case maybe we all get a chance to see a brighter future... so again thank you.” Aisha sincerely said with a smile.

The young knight smiled as the wind gently blew upon his skin Aisha stood up for the first time in a long time was sincere with the young knight. She stood up and leaned up on the young knight inviting him to a game of tag getting a head start before him.

He laughed and chased after her meanwhile at the top of the northern wall of the village. The team managed to regroup after losing the Priest guard sisters somehow though exhausted they were very persistent.

“So how is it Clay?” Rex asked.

“I can barely see with this binoculars... Who has a better scope?” Clayton asked.

“Here take mine!” Marky said.

“Wait since when did you have the time to get your sniper rifle? and how did you get that from the Night Hawk Armory!” Clayton asked.

“I left it in my room and this is not my sniper rifle... It’s just the scope!” Marky stated.

“Um guys where’s Lily and Willow?” Rex asked.

“I think they said they will distract the sister priestess ladies for us... I think...” Genji said.

“Right... so we are on stakeout duty... Reminds me of my days as a policeman on shard...” Rex said while spying on the two.

“Wait I thought you were a mercenary?” Clayton asked.

“I was a Mercenary long ago then I join the Shard police force in Troah to help support my Family I was a Captain at the time with more record arrest than anyone in the precinct 69... Those were the good old days but its all in the past.” Rex explained.

“Oh wow... Damn if it means anything to you Boss Cap... It really is an honor to work alongside someone who is experienced in the enforcement of law and order.” Genji mentioned while handing him a bottle of water.

“It means a lot coming from a Promethian warrior...It’s all in the past now... So if you guys want to continue snooping I’ll go and keep a look out for the sisters.” Rex replied.

Rex got off the wall when Marky mentioned that their was a hint of sadness in the captain’s voice he and the sergeant realized that their captain hid something from them. 

Some time later the two were spotted heading to sea city’s coast line view since it was recently built not many people have taken the liberty of checking the tourist attraction. 

It has an underwater observation deck and even an enviro-dome observing the underwater life had been a dream for many Zerrohnians after the destruction of Requiem it had left a partial void in the hearts of the new generation.

Slowly but surely the children will learn of how to appreciate where one of the building blocks of life had come to pass.

“Wow this place is pretty!” Aisha said in astonishment. 

“Yes it truly is.” Kent replied looking at Aisha. 

“Kent I never knew that you can make a barrier of glass it truly is an engineering marvel... Eva would be so happy to see this!” Aisha stated as she looked onward the deep sea. 

Their were even sea-folk who come to pass near the observation dome some Knights had fully adapted their bodies to the sea through natural evolution as a hybrid warrior species. The Zerrohnians take great pride in sharing with others their culture and take pride of learning new ones. 

One of the younger sea folk code name mermaid-folk waved at the two the young knight waved back as a sign of respect. After their visit they went to the small house east of Sea city it was the silent shack since the young knight secretly built it during his spare time.

They sat down on the wooden bench and enjoyed the sunset to Aisha’s surprise the bench was well built with some wool cushions nailed in it was not luxurious but it was enough to set the mood. 

“Today was a good day.” Aisha whispered as she rest her head on Kent’s shoulder.

“Indeed my Lady... Indeed...”Kent replied.

“Hey Kent... If this means were dating... Then officially you are ours right?” Aisha asked.

“I believe so... Wait... what do you mean by us?” Kent asked.

“Um You belong to me and my sis.” Aisha said.

She quickly explained the main reason why the priestesses are so few in number and are well protected by the mages of Ren’veil and the citizens of Ren’veil. Aisha also stated why she calls her sister by name since the two grew up together as childhood friends and had a sister like bond to one another.

 She stated the main reason some families have 2 wives as one child represents the goddess Su-tharma the goddess of the Earth and fertility, the other represents the goddess of the Moon and stars Ishtarhka and the Priestesses of the Wolf Father Shadow the aspect of Justice and balance.

Kent was surprised to hear that he not only belongs to Aisha now but to Lady Arra as well. The young knight stood from his seat and knelt down before Aisha and held her hand. He looked deeply into her eyes with a gentle nod the young knight stood firmly and accepted this as a blessing.

“I am a knight of Ren’veil I had taken an oath to protect and honor your world’s rules, customs and traditions...  I would be honored if you two shall have me for I am yours now and forevermore.” Kent asked.

“It’s kind of embarrassing if you put it like that Kent... But Yeah... I am the happiest girl on Lashurta right now.” Aisha said happily.  

“Then so be it... I belong to both of you now and forever more...” Kent bowed.

The young knight as stated by Knight Wolf Champion Umbral Volka, a knight can take many roles in life as he or she serves the Maker and Faith herself. They have honored the bravery and sacrifice of the knights who had fought and bleed beside them during the 1st and 2nd war for creation. 

As part of their great passage a Knight may have the option of falling in love and having a family to establish. But they must make their oath of honor and fidelity to their lover or in this case loved ones. Their oath must be made upon the open sky where the land, sea and stars are in view in honor to their deity Faith the goddess of balance and justice. 

She stood up from her chair and asked the young knight to stand with her as she too made her oath to be true.  The made their oaths that day of September 14, 4118 and sealed it with a kiss. The wind suddenly picked up and surrounded the two they could feel a gentle breeze wrap around their wrist. This was a great sign as Faith and the three gods recognized the oath to be true and gave their blessings upon them.

The Wolf Father recognized the oath of the young knight to the Mage daughter of Su-tharma the mark placed upon his left hand began to shine in recognition to said oath to Aisha.

Meanwhile at the temple of the Wolf Father when she felt a gentle wind caress her cheek and wrapped around her wrist. The oath of the three gods was made that day as her birth mark shined alerting the sisters of the entire temple.

“A suitor for Sister Arriandale had been found... SISTERS A SUITOR HAS BEEN FOUND!” One of the elder priestesses shouted.

“I believe I know who it might be...” Arra thought.

At the same time the Temple Idol of Faith on New Dawn where the knights and citizens come to pray on the last day of each week to give thanks to their deity. As the Knight Father was giving his usual sermon and praise to Faith. It was a rare sight to see the palms of the goddess’s statute to move as the Eternal knight her champion had taken his oath of loyalty to serve and protect the people of creation. 

This caused a massive uproar in New Dawn as the Statue of Faith had began to shine greatly signalling great promise for the people of the Dragon-wolf. Not only in New Dawn was this great event seen each and every ship and household on New Dawn or the fleet that held an idol of Faith had shined meaning the new chapter of their people starts that day.

The two returned to New Hope village with a renewed vigor and a refreshed look on their faces ready to face tomorrow. They returned to the Redridge Manner quite late but it seemed like the Knights and police marines were in an uproar and their moral was at an all time high. 

This was quite a great news when Kent asked Aisha to come in when his Parents and Aisha’s parents even including Arraiandale’s parents were present. Some looked confused others excited and others were simply out of words to say.

After a much needed explanation and several scoldings from Charlotte and praise from Alisyha. 

“So Let me get this straight... What my son did was the oath of loyalty which is basically locks my son’s ability to date others than Miss Ayekawa and Miss Fullvrink correct!” Victor asked.

“Indeed, The oath of the three gods is to be made only when one is absolutely certain of the other party and yes it is basically a great oath to take when one wishes to be with another on Ren’veil.” Alisyha explained.

“I do not permit my Baby girl to be whisked off by another man!” Aliysha’s husband shouted.

Aliysha then pinched her husbands ear and asked themselves to be excused after a minute or two. They returned but her husband had several smack marks on his head.

“Now where were we? ah yes I approve of Kent as our daughter’s protector and lover! right dear?” Alisyha asked with a frightening voice.

“Yes... Dear...” Her husband cried.

“Well I don’t have any complaints... After what had happened to Arra with some hooligans who faked her mark... Regardless Mister Redridge, Miss Ayekawa... I beg for your pardon.” Arra’s Father pleaded.

“Father it’s okay... I am happy that it is Kent that I got paired with.” Arra said as she comforted her father.

“But this humble Farmer is...”“sniff”“ so proud of my humble daughter... Finding love!” Arra’s Father cried heavily.

“Mister Krosta It’s okay...” Alisyha said.

“Kent a word please in private?” Victor asked.

The two moved to the back yard of the manner he handed a drink as they finally had a serious talk.

“My son... Ever since you were born your mother and I had been very worried to all three of you... Ever since you were little you were the youngest to enter the training of the knights at the age of 3 and enact ability to stand up against a fully trained knight at the age of 5... Your brother had an unparalleled knowledge of politics and nature despite his power and being a dragon-human hybrid... While your baby sister is a psycher the strongest one in the history of the Dragon-wolf second only to Tallis... You three are our greatest treasures... Are you sure you are ready to handle such a burden?” Victor asked.

“Father... You told me a long time ago that Faith presents each living being with a mission and a challenge that we must overcome in order to be come stronger both physically and spiritually... I wish to care for them... I believe the emotion is called love... This yearning that my heart beats for battle in every aspect... I will not break this oath even if it kills me!” Kent vowed as he slammed his right hand over his heart.

“I know... Take this time to get to know them better since your fleet is suspended from military activity.” Victor said.

“Thank you Father... I know this isn’t Requiem I wish to see our original home world but I know it is gone now... But Ren’veil is our home now... and I plan to make a better tomorrow for everyone this I swear.” Kent said wit hpride.

“So it is my son... So it is....”Victor happily said.

“father if it is okay... may we go back inside it’s getting a bit cold.” Kent asked.

“Well said my son...” Victor replied.

They went back inside while the others had a chat about what to expect and what is to be expected between the three families.

In order to make the oath complete according to Aisha the young knight must repeat the oath in front of Arra. Kent mustered the courage to repeat the oath in front of the priestess the two were given some privacy as they performed the oath taking in front of the two moons at the second floor balcony. 

“This is a bit embarrassing is it not?” Arra asked.

“I cannot see it my Lady...”Kent said as he held Arra’s hand.

“Kent... If you do this... Balance must be maintained between you... Aisha and myself...It would feel like you are engaged to us... Are you prepared for such a responsibility?” Arra asked.

“I am My Lady no matter the risk... Though I am no Hero.” Kent answered.

“Kent... you risked your life to save us but I am worried that I may not be worthy of such powerful love that you possess... Even if you say that you are not a hero... I can feel it in my heart... that you are one... But are you certain that you are willing to go the distance for us?” Arra asked with a gentle sadness in her voice.

“I am... I made my oath to both of you that day... I will never leave you... I will protect you both... On or off the battlefield.. I make my oath to you as well my Lady...I Kent Redridge present myself to you as your protector and lover... I am prepared to take the risks... i wager my life for you two... No matter the cost so long as I can stand with you two I am happy... Should my words utter a single lie I offer my life as the price for my insolence... I pray to the Wolf Father to bless our oath should I be worthy of you...” Kent said.

“KENT NO!” Arra shouted.

They were immediately taken into the astral realm or the forest of the Wolves the final resting place of the priestesses who fell in battle and awaiting rebirth with no memory of their past life. 

The Sisters stood around them watching as the Wolf Father himself looked at Kent Arra stood in front of her Father to prevent the young knight from facing his fury. With a wave of his claws her astral form was forcefully sent back to the physical world. 

She saw Kent’s body was frozen solid holding her hand Arra tried to go back to the forest of Wolves but she was blocked out. For the first time in her life she was at a loss to save him from the wrath of a god she had to force her way back. 

Arra called out for help watching his body started to show wounds made claw, fang and blade. His veins started to scream out while the young knight battled in the Astral realm realizing that the trials of the Father is suicide she tried to stop the oath taking.

Many minutes later the mark on her body was sealed with a crown of roses she looked at the soul mark left by the blessing on Kent’s left palm as it also showed the same markings the trial was complete. 

The young knight turned pale sweating endlessly as he tried to open his eyes when a scar appeared over his left eye. Though his injuries were severe yet not life threatening he tried to get his feet under him. Arra helped him on his feet as he looked at her the priestess cried knowing that facing the Wolf Father is suicide regardless as he is the aspect of Justice and balance on creation as she mentioned.

“KENT YOU SHOULD NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!” Arra cried while embracing him.

“I did not mean to worry you my Lady...”Kent coughed heavily.

Arra held him tightly as she heard the Wolf Father’s voice in her head He never ceases to amaze me child of mine... The two goddesses had seen his mettle and had chosen him to be a worthy suitor... Let him prove his worth to you... I am sure he will not falter...

Despite nearly killing the young knight the wolf Father despite his intentions to protect his daughters and ensure they end up with someone worthy of them. 

The young knight excuse himself as he was tired and closed his eyes resting upon her shoulders. Though the day may had come to an end their was still much needed to be done. 

The next morning after a long night Kent woke up in his room with little memory of what had transpired last night. He then tried to get off the bed when he felt something very soft he looked to his side to see Aisha was to his left and to his right was Arra sleeping next to him and barely with any clothing.

Instead of panicking he simply smiled and got off the bed silently and covered the two with the comforter since it’s still a bit cold in the morning. He then made his way down where the entire family to his surprise was present even Coralline who was always in her study on New Dawn.

he grabbed some food for the two before he returned to his room Charlotte put her tea cup down and smiled at her son.

Kent grabbed a cup of freshly squeezed juice and a piece of toasted bread he grabbed some food for the two before he returned to his room Charlotte put her tea cup down and smiled at her son.

“So my son... did you have a fun threesome last night?” Charlotte winked.

“““spat out his drink and coughing heavily”“ WHAT?!” Kent shouted.

“Shush child you might wake those two up... But still how did it go?” Charlotte asked.

“Wait big brother what does Mother mean by having fun and a threesome?” Coralline asked.

“It would be best if you don’t know it my sister... and No mother we did not do that I barely have any memories of last night...” Kent stated.

“Well, After your battle with the wolf Father which exhausted you mentally according to Arra she and Aisha needed to perform a ritual to heal the damage to your mind and soul...That is why they are in your room right now.” Charlotte explained.

“Don’t worry brother this will not get out publicly Lily and I are already on the case... Lady Aliysha and Mister Vulcan aka miss Arra’s Father had agreed to let them stay here for a time... So you have two new room mates big brother... Good for you and I am impressed.” Chimera said sarcastically.

“By the way my son Mister Vulcan and Miss Alisyha had agreed to allow them to live under the same roof as you so it will be very easy for you lot ot get to know each other.”Victor said as he drank his coffee.

“Okay then... I am okay with them staying in my room but I will need to order a lot of things if that will be the case. Mom I am going to need your help!” Kent asked.

“Sure my son what do you need?” Charlotte asked.

After a few minutes of explaining and preparing breakfast Kent went back to his room with food for the two. 

When he got back to his room Aisha and Arra were slowly waking up though they had a fairly long day much was still ahead of them.

His left arm split off into two sub arms and prepared a healthy and fulfilling breakfast for the two. 

“My oh my Kent... You should not have prepared such a delightful breakfast?” Arra asked in astonishment.

“This is our first day together my Lady this much is little to what you and Lady Aisha had given me... This is but thanks for accepting me as your protectorate and Lover...” Kent bowed.

“It is a good gesture Kent for you to go through so much effort this day... As you say we three have a long road ahead of us... But what should we do this day since our schedule is practically free for a day or two?” Arra asked.

“Hmm I was going to Bastion hope to see about the trainer selection results and greet them... I believe one of them is your friend Emilia free lander.” Kent explained.

“I am surprised that Emi is here... Let’s go meet her after breakfast...” Arra asked.

“By your will Lady Arra.” Kent bowed.

She drank her morning chamomile tea and to her surprise it was natural blend of herbs that she preferred before and during her time in the Temple of the Wolf Father.

Arra was surprised that Kent learned of her favorite morning tea when he told her that Vulcan told his mother how to prepare it and showed her the way. Kent repeated the process as if the tea was made by her father in the flesh.

Aisha was surprised to hear of their conversation as she took a look in her coffee it was made from the refined cocoa bean found only in the Trigor mountain located at the far north east of the free kingdom and only a few of these beans had ever been exported out of the area.

Along with the refined honey from extracted from the giant honeysuckle bees located at the Forest of Bree where the elfen use it as a natural export product. The cream was mixed into the coffee in the shape of a heart despite how it looks its taste was beyond imagination for the taste buds. 

“Kent how did you?!” AIsha asked.

“Same thing I told Lady Arra my Lady... Lady Alisyha passed a note to mother about what your favorites are and I had to prepare them I hope they are to your liking?” Kent asked.

“Well... “”flustered”“Its okay... I guess...” Aisha muttered.

“At least Sis here likes it very much Kent... I will say thank you on her behalf.” Arra mentioned.

“SIS!!!” AIsha shouted.

Kent snikkered to see the two argue over such a trivial matter but one thing seemed to puzzle him why did Aisha and Arra call each other sisters. Arra giggled at the young knight’s curiosity and explained to him that they are not sisters but they grew up together being friends since they were but babies and up to this day they had stood side by side as sisters. 

Through thick or thin and even any battle they will have each other’s backs even during the battle for the freedom of the people against the demon lord. Arra was the one who took the spear hit for Aisha while Aisha stopped the Thunder judgement spell used by the demon lord against Arra and barely able to protect her friends at the time.

After their talk and a hot shower for the first time since having hot water in homes at the village is considered as a luxury. The two received a fresh pair of clothes left by their respective families before they left Charlotte gave them a very stylish belt filled with an assortment of gadgets like a micro plasma field, grappling hook, an emergency bio-med gel kit, a tachyon beacon and a atmospheric field projector when trapped in deep space.

The gadgets on the belt were built specially by Charlotte basing it off from her own experience during the 2nd Great War.

“Okay you kids be safe now!” Charlotte shouted.

“Thank you for the great gifts miss Charlotte.” Aisha said as she looked at the belt.

“Oh these are nothing at all oh and they can change color and styles when you place your palm over the belt buckle. Now off you go kiddies and have fun now!” Charlotte said as she shooed the three off.

Arra looked at Kent while he looked through his arm pad while they walked to Bastion hope. To his surprise many marines and Knights had been saluting him on first sight.

They entered the base when the knights immediately lined up and offered their praise to them.

“Hail Lord Anthony!” The knights shouted.

“WOW is this a regular thing you do Kent?” Aisha asked.

“Not really only when theirs a special occasion... But the only occasion today is the Trainer welcoming ceremony.” Kent stated as they entered the main hall.

Upon entering they saw over 3 dozen applicants who passed they all stood side by side with their robes as swordsman before entering the fort. Aisha noticed Emilia was part of the successful applicants the two ran towards her and congratulated her success.

Before they could congratulate her Emi asked the two to sit next to her as Chimera was at the stage Kent took to the stage with Rex and Fenris by his side.

Hello Everyone I am Kent Redridge of Strike Fleet New Hope... I congratulate you all for passing the application process for the sword trainers I know it has been a difficult challenge to face off against a Venerate ranked knight but you all had proven your stride and mettle against a knight who had fought a godly class demons of old. 

From this day on wards you 36 swordsman are now ranked trainers and shall be part of molding the hundreds of Zerrohnian Marines and Recruits in sword combat.

I can see much potential in all of your future career as part of the Knight Kingdom I hope that faith and the three gods may shine fortune upon all of you.

Now let us end this welcoming ceremony and enjoy for this day does not belong to you alone for it belongs to the future of our people. 

Kent raised his fist and howled much like a wolf many knights followed their lord as they are a part of the Iron Wolves Legion. With the ceremony at an end the mercenaries now turned trainers united with their families with smiles on their faces as a new chapter will start for many of them.

Chimera and Kent’s team approached the newly recruited trainer to congratulate her on succeeding the trials. 

“Emi congratulations!” Chimera said as he lifted her up.

“““blush”“CHIRA please not in front of my friends.” Emilia said with a flustered face. 

“Sorry but I am very happy for you!” Chimera said as he embraced her instead.

“Regardless of the situation miss Emi I am honored to have a free lander to be in the Base... I look forward to your achievements miss... I mean Sergeant Emilia Freelander.” Kent said proudly.

“Thank you Ken... I mean General Anthony!” Emilia saluted.

“Now then enough of the formalities we have a feast to attend to.. Oh yes I forgot to get something in my office you all go on ahead... I’ll catch up...” Kent told them as he walked away from them.

“Alright Big brother... If their are any hot wings Ill save some for you!” Chimera shouted.

Kent walked away to his office he made sure first that no one was following him as soon as the coast was clear he uttered.

“I got that weird feeling again...” Kent said as he entered his office.

“I am sorry father...” Kyvash said with a serious look in here eyes.

Kyvash turned the chair around but it did not stop spinning her care taker Sword masters stopped the chair for her. Though nauseous from the spinning she instantly recovered the young knight was about to laugh but he held it in surprisingly well. 

“Kyvash what can I do for you and why are you hiding?” Kent asked.

“Yes I am here because Astaroth and Tyrannox managed to follow the trail where Willow’s brother was taken in this flash drive holds the data you will need to mount a rescue mission and also rescue the Vailen...” Kyvash said as she placed the flash drive on the table.

“Thank you yet I feel a but is coming in...” Kent stated.

“Yes their is... I wish to have a brand new Hive built on Ren’veil a royal guard Hive that will serve as additional security for our people... They will follow only your orders of course.” Kyvash stated.

“I might agree to that but I need my Father’s Approval and I am curious how the High Glaives produce such powerful warriors like the Sword God masters that always protect you and the Blade god masters that aided us in our escape on Vega?” Kent asked.

“I will explain in due time but this data drive will hold all the information you need, the number of people being held and the locations of possible planets for resource conversion or colonization... Think of this as my investment to the people’s future...” Kyvash said.

“I will consider this as a gift my lady... And I will talk to father soon about this.” Kent saluted.

“Very well I will talk with Father as soon as I get home... Would you like to join the party?” Kent asked.

“I wish I could but for now I need to settle a few more things with your permission I would like to go to the Redridge manner this evening?” Kyvash asked.

“Then it would be an honor for you to visit our home... But I need to get something from my desk if that is fine?” Kent asked.

Before they went on their seperate ways Kyvash told the young knight of her new Apex Prowl Hunters and gave him over 50 of these monstrous hydras they are independent thinkers but they will listen to orders of the one assigned to them by their queen. 

The young knight was free to use these new Hunters should the need arise all he needed to do was think and they will hear him. 

The young knight thanked the queen for her generous gift he placed his palm over his desk when a massive blade rack appeared out of the wall next to the door. 

He looked at the assortment of blades each one of the weapons emitted a powerful aura that the Sword Masters were being pushed back as if they were facing a world ending typhoon. 

Kyvash quickly snapped her fingers projecting her own aura field to protect her children as the blades domination field was stronger that their protection auras. 

He grabbed the double edge sword measuring 3 meters in length with a eight crowned cross as it’s sword guard with the pommel shaped like budded flower. The young knight excused himself from the room as Kyvash watched her father act the same way she remembers him long ago. 

“My Lady now that Lord Anthony agrees to your request should we not tell him of the Hunter killer’s status.” The Sword Master asked.

“He will not do anything unless he is provoked my child... For now let us head home I am a bit tired today I still need to meet Grand Father and Grand Mother later on.” Kyvash said as she opened a portal to home.

Meanwhile at the party all members of the strike Fleet including the Admiralty, the Iron Wolve’s circle of elders and the Commando teams who participated in the recruitment and selection process. Emilia was somewhat isolated as she did not go through the standard trials instead was recommended by Chimera to be a trainer but she participated in the trials where many Venerates had approved her skill as a trainer.  

Though some of the fellow trainers did not even bother to befriend her as she was a part of the clan that nearly destroyed Ren’veil and wiped out the Priestesses and mages though it was kept secret but those who knew the truth would prefer not to acquaint themselves with Emilia.

Emi looked to her glass of wine it was a solemn reminder that she was not meant to befriend anyone else but Chimera showed her another path. He tapped her shoulder and  tapped her cheek snapping her sadness out of reality.

“Miss Emi don’t look sad it will spoil your appetite... I got you your favorite... Hammer shrimp with sauce butter on the side.” Chimera said with a smile.

“Thanks Chira... You always know how to bring a girl up.” Emilia said as she took the plate.

“Emi don’t worry no one knows who you really are here... You are Emilia Freelander and soon to be Redridge so lighten up this is your day!” Aisha stated.

“I agree Miss Emilia your family’s crime is not yours to bare... It was their choice to set their path to ruin... You only did what is right and no one can hold you accountable for such an atrocity.” Arra added.

“I know Arra but It was my fault why my brother turned out like that... I should have brought him with me when I was exiled maybe things would be different if I did that...” Emilia said as she shook off the memories of her past.

“Emi always know that I am here for you... Through thick or thin I will stand by you as your shield and sword... I am your partner for life...” Chimera said with a proud growl.

“I know Chimera and I would not have it any other way...” Emilia said as she kissed him on the cheek.

With the party well underway the young knight met up with his friends and brother at their table. They were curious as to what was the broad looking sword he was holding the young knight sat down and told them it was his gift to Emilia.

It was one of the first of the 6 blades he forged on New Dawn it was called the Star Strider a blade specially built from purified star Xerromite a sub rare class ore used as a catalyst for making the strongest blade or the toughest armor. 

It can absorb heat and heal the wielder’s injuries simply by absorbing sunlight it can generate heat strong enough to turn a mountain into a lava pit. The young knight was infamous in the Forge works for making blades that are extremely powerful and may not require a weapon heart. Although the weapons he crafts are alive in their own way and will only require a small sacrifice from it’s would be wielder in order to seal the bond.

Emi pulled the blade out of the scabbard and cut herself with the blade as it absorbed her blood the blade glowed a bright warm light and transformed into a claymore blade.

“Congratulations the sun strider is now yours miss Emi... use it well.” Kent congratulated her.

“Thank you... I really appreciate it Kent.” Emilia said as she attached the scabbard on her belt.

“Thank you also big bro for giving her a chance...” Chimera said.

“Hey Faenrir wanted a challenge so he was the one who volunteered to test the trainer’s mettle so its all well and good.” Kent answered as he grabbed a carbonated drink.

“Wait Faenrir as in Primal Knight Elite Captain Faenrir Claw breaker? THAT FENRIS!!!” Chimera shouted.

“Oh no...” Kent said as his brother showed his anger.

“Chira what’s wrong?” Emi asked. 

“I WANTED TO FIGHT HIM!!! AND EMI GOT A CHANCE TO FIGHT HIM I AM JEALOUS!!!”Chimera cried.

Captain Faenrir Clawbreaker is the biological older brother of Fenris Fellfrost Captain Faenrir is one of the few knights who participated in the siege of the World ender citadel at the final battle during the 2nd great war. 

The Primal Captain is one of the rare few to see the Legendary Archon Wodan “Thunderking” Redridge and Keith “Hunter Killer” Aliucard against the demon champion Guision the thousand hands. Faenrir also earned many achievements and an impressive kill count of 5000 mid level demons under his belt.

Many aspirants and Archon candidates like Kent and Chimeara wishes to fight Faenrir it is considered a great honor for one to fight against the few Elites of the 2nd war in a duel of prowess. But Faenrir does not entertain duels unless he specifies it to be so as Elites are always needed in the front lines and have no time for pleasantries.

And when they do they will only use their free time at their own accord not even the great nobles of the Dragon-wolf can request an audience from them.

“It was a sudden request from Faenrir brother I couldn’t do anything... Besides he was only pulled out from the Border patrol because of his fleet needing resupply.” Kent explained.

“Right I wanted to have a duel with him though!” Chimera cried.

“If it means anything Chira... He gave me a tough time when I fought him.” Emi said as she comforted him.

Chimera was saddened as the elites of the 2nd war were so few and are always away from New Dawn it cause him little pain knowing that he could not even fight him. At the same time he was very proud of Emilia for being able to fight a great warrior like him. 

Kent laughed at his little brother when Aisha came up to him with a couple of drinks as well with a plan of her own. 

“Hey Kent here!” Aisha said while handing him over a very cold can of carbonated drink.

“Thank you my lady... I needed one.” Kent replied as he opened the can.

“Big Bro... I am concerned about your obsession with those carbonated drinks dont they have enough sugar to make a small marble?” Chimera asked.

“Yeah the virus inside my body converts the sugar into usable biomatter while the rest of the contents are being converted to water... I only drink it for the taste...” Kent explained.

“I know that brother but you should calm down with those drinks... Its 9:30 in the morning big bro!” Chimera added.

“Sure after this I wont drink for the mean time.” Kent said as he savored his drink.

“SO Kent... After this do you want to go to the mages temple with me?” Aisha asked.

“Very Well my Lady I would love that.” Kent replied.

“After your visit Kent please fetch me from the temple I just remembered that I am needed at the local orphanage.”Arra asked.

The young knight nodded when one of the marines approached him requesting for his assistance. The marine reported about some incidents in the mage temple about humans turning into monsters in broad day light. Many knights and marines had already been injured and the surviving knights are requesting for immediate assistance from any Crusader class or above for assistance.

Kent agreed to go when Aisha over heard the situation at the temple and wanted to go as well.

“Okay, Brother I will leave the management of the party to you... REX Get the team ready!” Kent ordered.

“YES SIR!” Rex saluted.

The team along with some marine and knight venerates boarded their respective gunships and made their way to the Mage temple at shion. 

On their way Kent and the other captains listened on the reports from the on site guards who first saw the incident and from knight aspirants who responded to the alert.

“Okay so something is turning the mages into monsters... But according to the reports the mages still have some shred of their humanity but over time they lose it... Interesting...” Kent said.

“General If I may how many casualties so far?” Captain Yurfa asked.

“So far over 50 wounded 5 critically injured 3 aspirants incapacitated and several civilians wounded from the initial explosive magic used on the aspirant sergeant treko.” Captain Ignus reported.

“Okay... Set up a perimeter 3 miles around the tower have knight elites perform routine patrols around the area make sure no mage escapes using the underground tunnels and sewage system. Have the science and medical teams set up a isolation zone so we can study the thing that caused all this.” Kent ordered.

“Sir if I may how certain are we that this is not caused by a virus or an air born infection of some kind?” Captain Mugen asked.

“If it were the case then a lot of people including the marines turned into monsters already... But have the Templar apocrypha’s check the air for any contagions just to be sure. I almost forgot and have any non knight personnel we have right now wear level 5 bio hazard equipment and bio-masks before we land.” Kent ordered. 

“Lady Aisha please wear my helmet... I will be okay without it.” Kent said as he handed her his pressurized mask.

Aisha nodded while the young knight helped her wear his mask it scanned her retina and changed it’s form based on her specifications. the mask that normal covers most of Kent’s face only leaving the left eye to actually see and several sensors on the forehead, sides and the back of the head helped him have a full 360 view of any battle.

Instead the mask’s initial features of heavy protection was removed and replaced with a full indestructible visor with a bio-air filter and several smaller but efficient sensors that can help her see around her.

“Aisha can you breath easy in the helmet?” Kent asked.

“Yeah but it smells like you in this thing... I will borrow it later...” Aisha stated.

“Note to self must wash the inner part of my helmet after each use...” Kent thought.

“General look it’s getting bad down there its getting bad!” Marky shouted.

“Right No time for flirting... Marky and Rex non-lethal rounds only Clayton, Genji, and Miss Willow With me... Lady Aisha please remain on the gunship while we take care of this.” Kent ordered.

“Um boss... she already jumped out!” Clayton said.

Kent looked out the gunship to see Aisha falling from the sky and somehow landed safely on the ground with her magic. The young knight felt a bit stupid for giving an order to Aisha who is a civilian and was an illogical move on his part.

“So boss um should we?” Genji asked.

“Just jump already... I feel very stupid right now for ordering Aisha...” Kent said outloud.

“At least we know your human boss... “”Jumped out the gunship”“ Big bro you owe me 20 credits!” Genji shouted.

“HEY COME BACK HERE THAT DOESN’T COUNT!” Clayton shouted as he jumped out. 

“General if you shall excuse me I will scold those two when we get back.” Willow said as she waited for the gunship to land.

“Right... But Willow please take it easy since this will be your first time in battle with your New body.” Kent reminded his friend.

Willow nodded she was still getting used to the absurd strength her new body has and the new bow that the Forge masters made for her was heavier than her previous bow and more stronger than the first. The young knight tapped her on the shoulder reminding that she will always have a friend to count on. 

He free felled from the gunship and almost immediately he managed to stomp down one monster that was about to escape containment. Though he made sure that the impact was not lethal it was enough to knock out the mage. Kent turned to check on the other knights Clayton was grabbed by one of the monsters and thrown towards the young knight.

Kent grabbed him by the collar and arm saving him from impacting the wall the promethian sergeant got back up he was very furious.

“Thanks boss man... HEY YOU GET BACK HERE I AIN’T DONE WITH YOU PIECE OF SHIT!” Clayton shouted.

“Captain these mages turned monsters are getting stronger by the second we could use some extra muscle... Dread knight class muscles!” A knight shouted.

“ Understood we have already called a few of them in but they are about 5 minutes out.” Rex shouted.

Aisha used her magic and restrained most of the monsters with Earth claw and ice shackles. With her help the knights and marines were able to place the restriction fields on the magemonsters. One of the monsters was able to break through Aisha’s restraining magic and fully lost their minds to their instinctive nature.

It rushed towards the young mage as several knights tried to stop it they were thrown out of the way instead. She needed time to cast a more powerful restraining magic when it was about to crush her. The young knight pushed her out of the way with a deep breath his hands began to flow as if they hand no bones in them. 

With only seconds before the monster could slam it’s massive fist over the young knight he closed his eyes and uttered. 

“Shadow Fire Art... Claws of the raging wind!” Kent whispered.

The shadow fire art enveloped his arms with a strange black and white aura turning his fingers into miniature spears. With a single thrust his arms became a machine gun and struck the monster in the vital pressure points that controlled movement. With each thrust he was able to toss the monster out of harms way from his men and the civilians trying to get to safety. 

With the monster incapacitated the knights applied medical care to it and added a restriction field to ensure no one else will be harmed.

He ran to Aisha’s side and helped her back up asking if she was unharmed aside from the fall and a scrap on her arm she was safe. 

The knights and marines who learned about their founder Blazer ShadowFire he had many books about teaching knights about the different styles of fighting including ancient martial arts. 

Only a few Champion class knights are able to perform and re-create the techniques in the books but only a direct descendant can unleash their true power. If any Zerrohnian or Xer-razh were to see the technique is a great privilege on its own. 

Later that Day with the Mage tower Hazard Knights were sent into the Tower to search for the source of the monster transformation and Apocrypha’s searched the area high and low for any external threats within a 5 mile radious. 

They deemed the area safe and free from any air born contagions Kent asked Aisha and the surviving mages to check if their was any magic involved in the outbreak.

Aisha told them no summoning or transfiguration circles were found in the area something bothered here when one of the monsters Kent defeated spewed out blood. 

The blood of a Vai’len is a bright red despite any health conditions the blood of a Vai’len will always be bright red but it was darker and the blood almost was similar to acid when came into contact with anything that had life.

“This is not much Kent but it has to be something right?” Aisha asked.

 “It is... Lily... Please extract a blood sample from one of the monsters and see if their are any mysteries inside their blood?” Kent asked.

“Im already done Kent and surprise surprise... Their are a lot of surprises inside their DNA... I am sending you the data I have so far but I’ll get back to you once we have more info.” Lily replied. 

The report from the science and medical team was sent to everyone inside the briefing room and the details were confusing. According to the medical report their blood had nano-machine cells fast replicating and primitive type of machine cells. 

It drew in the energy inside the mage’s body and with the right triggering effect the mage’s body will turn into a beast as a result. No knight hermit or scientist on New Dawn or the Entire legion could do such a monstrous thing to their own kin and brother. It would mean death for them if this was to be true but nothing was said and done until more information was found.

It was an absurd amount of machine cells inside their blood that caused the abnormal change. Kent immediately ordered all the personnel of the mage tower to be detained and questioned by the Crusaegrum mind seekers. 

 Aisha was safe because she was at the trainer’s welcoming party several hours before the incident came to be and she was at the Redrdige manner even before the incident transpired.

“Lady Aisha this might take a while but you may want to get some rest in the secure camp... I’ll be with you in a moment.” Kent requested.

“Okay... Just don’t take too long?” Aisha asked as she was escorted to the camp. 

Once she left Kent and the team including some Elite knights nodded as if they noticed something. 

Kent clenched his fist slowly as he smacked the air behind him when they heard a satisfying bone cracking sound. All of a sudden Rex pulled out his vibration knife and started slashing in front of him and the knight elite near the door grabbed something from this air and slammed his fist into the object as its head exploded in a violent gore of blood show. 

“Alert every knight and marine we have infiltrators in the area... Lock down the air space have every ship we have scan for Electro magnetic signatures for any stealth ships...” Kent ordered.

“Yes sir!” The Elites saluted.

“WE are going to need prowl hunters... wait a minute...” Kent stated.

He remembered the Apex prowl Hunters that Kyvash gave him earlier today and remembered that all he needed to call them was a thought and they will come.

With a single thought the ground began to shake as 3 of the Apex Prowl hunters who were taller and have darker scales than their cousin. Their muscles are stronger and their mantis like arms have twin blades that can vibrate intensely causing matter around them to split apart. 

They also have 4 mandible like arms on their backs that can extend for 5 to 6 meters and can puncture 50 inch adamantine reinforced steel walls. The Apex hunters roared as they busted out of the ground and attacked the cloaked assassins with no mercy. 

One of the hunters fired a volley of razor sharp spines from it’s shoulders melting and shredding the assassin into pieces. Another assassin tried to Kill Willow from behind but was easily dealt with by the Hunter’s 4 mandibles that impaled it on the fore head, neck and heart.

With the room cleared the pact leader of the Apex hunters looked at Kent with it’s blood thirsty eyes bowing before it’s master asking what is their orders.

“Kill all assassins within this area that turned the vai’len mages into monsters Do not let them escape no matter what... Protect the civilians near here... that is my order.” Kent said to the apex Hunter.

“By your will Master...” The hunter said as they burrowed into the ground.

“Sir is it right to trust those things?” Rex asked.

“It’s fine... They were given to me by Kyvash and this would be a perfect for them to prove themselves to the legion kingdom... Its about time we gave our allies some credit.” Kent explained.

“Wait boss if these assassins managed to pass our sensor defense grid then who knows how many are in this camp.” Clayton stated.

“Then that means... Oh no... Aisha!” Kent thought as he busted through the door.

Kent rushed to the secured camp site where Aisha stayed in she settled down she used the built in shower. She got into the shower the falling water made it difficult to hear from the outside the young knight rushed to Aisha’s camp. The assassin pulled out his knife in an attempt to stab the mage when Kent opened the door she was not in her chamber. 

Just before the assassin could deal the final blow a blade pierced the assassins chest. Kyvash appeared from the shadows as she leaned towards the assassins ear and open the assassins helmet she partially changed her face into a monstrous nightmare.

“Let’s talk shall we?” Kyvahs whispered.

With a sadistic smile Kyvash placed her hand over the assassin’s mouth and disappeared into the portal. Kent busted down the door looking for the assassin he heard the shower was on as he opened the door to his surprise Aisha was safe and sound.

“KENT WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!” Aisha shouted covering herself at the same time.

“Aisha I... Um...” Kent mumbled.

He stuttered  for the first time in his life when he saw a naked girl specially if the girl he was looking at is the one he loves. Aisha’s face turned beat red as she screamed to the top of her lungs and followed with a thunderous slap to the face. 

Later that evening the two went back to the manner when Chimera and Coralline noticed the hand mark on his face.

“Brother... I?” Chimera asked.

“DON’T... Ask!” Kent said when the mark hurt. 

“I can picture what happened big brother...” Coralline snickered.

“SO how is everyone doing today?” Charlotte asked.

“I am doing great miss Charlotte I am going to start tomorrow as a n instructor.” Emilia said.

“And I will be their to support her since I am already done with my civil duties today so I’m free for an entire week.” Chimera added. 

“I found out that their is another race trying to get their hands on the Vai’len mages so I guess that’s a bonus...” Kent said.

“Kent family rules no business on the dinner table... But I can feel what happened to you today.” Charlotte winked. 

“”“sigh”“ Mom please...” Kent begged.

“I’m sorry Kent I just got surprised... and...” Aisha said as she covered her face.

“See what I mean...” Charlotte giggled. 

“I can take a guess to what happened to you today sis and it’s okay... This is one way for us all to get our relationship into some progress.” Arra stated.

“I am confused...” Kent said.

“You are telling me Father...” Kyvash said through telepathy.

 “What” Kent asked.

“Father don’t be alarmed I am only communicating with you... I am about a minute’s walk away from the ancestral home please be ready.” Kyvash asked.

“Oh right... Mother, Father... I have an important guest that wishes to meet you for the past several months... She will be here in a moment.” Kent said as they moved to the living room.

Everyone was surprised to whom was this person as they moved to the living room Aisha suspected it might be another girl that he wanted to introduce to the family. Arra believed it might be a beast folk that he wished to take care of though their guesses were wild and amazing. 

Meanwhile at the gate of the Redridge manner Kyvash and an entourage of her most elite amongst the elite escorted her to the ancestral house of her family.

“Mother are your sure you wish to go alone?” The Sword Master Troa asked.

“I will be fine Troa... Thank you for your concern but this is one of the safest place on Ren’veil but the Assassin we captured earlier please get as much information as you can if he does not cooperate... Extract the information as painfully as possible.” Kyvash ordered.

“By your will my queen.” Troa replied.

She took a deep breath and knocked three times on the door after a brief moment the young knight welcomed the Queen into his home.

What awaited them was just another step into a brighter tomorrow. 

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 5 part 1: Unravel the Mystery

With Vega’s people left to die in the hands of the High Glaives and the Dragon-wolf kingdom’s Strike Fleet New Hope. Many marines and knights had deployed to the ground and assessed the situation and provide what medical aide and food for the people.

Kent reported to Commander Charlotte, the Circle of Knight Lords, the council of Elders, and the High Priestess of Ren’veil  Folsa Kyron of what had transpired in Vega though some were pleased to hear that the fleet was decimated and might not cause problems for the Frontier.

“So 82% of Vega’s Fleet had been decimated or had surrendered correct?” Victor asked.

“Yes Father, though they surrendered it still troubles me that some of them managed to escape during the fight... The Storm Raider is trying to find their jump trail as we speak it will take time.” Kent reported.

“Then my son what of the Vai’len and Priestesses of Ren’veil how many were rescued?” Charlotte asked.

“We managed to rescue 631,000 Vai’len citizens including over 500 priestesses though some of them had been mentally broken, We will do what we can to help them.” Kent answered.

“By the wolf Father.... How could people do this... Do they not fear the repercussions of enslaving and killing innocent people?” Folsa asked.

“Unfortunately Lady Folsa, some Human species think of themselves as the apex of their kind and all others are nothing more than an ant to a boot.” Victor answered with grief.

“I see... Still I want to thank you Kent and your men for saving my sisters and every enslaved Vai’len that you could.” Folsa said with a grieving smile.

“No thanks is needed my Lady... My men and I had agreed to pursue the escaped science facility and rescue everyone from such a tragedy... No one deserves to be turned into a slave...” Kent replied with fire in his eyes.

“Very well my son, your fleet is already on stand by here on Ren’veil return here... re-arm and regroup... then pursue your prey... Do not let them get away with their crimes.” Victor ordered.

“Understood Father... We will be home soon.” Kent saluted.

Just before the conference ended Folsa prayed for their safe return to Ren’veil and their journey shall bare them great fruit. A blessing from the High Priestess is a great gift to receive in troubled times with a smile he bowed before the priestess and vowed to help them as much as possible.

The young knight made his way to the Medical hospital located at level 42 in the west wing of the Storm raider. Since the 14 legions prioritize in just one aspect of ship building and not prioritizing in certain areas such as defense, power usage, and crew management.

Each ship of the Dragon-wolf though few in number are considered as miniature arc-ships able to house over 1.75 million to 20 million Zerrohnians each depending on the class. 

The Storm Raider is considered as a Arc-Requiem class battleship only 3 were ever made of said class the first one belonging to the young knight’s Father known by the name of Bull Raider well known for its heavy armor, massive trinity shields and rotary plasma cannons. It is also known for ramming through enemy lines and destroy any ships with its heavy armor.

While the other sister of the Arc-requiem class has fallen into grave disrepair after the final battle and was in New Dawn’s Arc-ship dry dock to rebuild it. While the newest ship the Storm Raider was more of helping people as it has over 4 class 7 hospitals with the best medical facilities available, weapons factory, agricultural facility, self-renewing resource blocks and facilities to train, produce and make knights and marines. 

Though severely undermanned the ship still operates at top efficiency having only 2.1 million personnel available with most if not all working as medical and other civilian personnel managing the food and resource blocks.

Kent passed through a medical screen to avoid any unneeded bacteria that might had latched onto his skin. The young knight was later greeted by several doctors who had been assigned to take care of Willow.

He bowed before the doctors and a firm hand shake the doctors were pleased to see the young knight. 

“Good Day Lord Anthony I am Doctor Markai Sovereign senior medical doctor for bio-mechanical research and development.” Markai saluted.

“Thank you for meeting me Doctor... I want to ask for a status report of my Lieutenant?”Kent asked.

“Ah yes... Lieutenant Willow she is a piece of work I would say Lord Anthony... Who ever did a number on her is psychotic sir... Msot of her internal organs were forcefully removed and preserved some were even coated in a mild acid damaging their core functionality and her lungs were forced to breath ash... And you know the effect of ash when it comes into contact with the human lungs Lord Anthony.” Markai reported.

“But can she be brought back to her former state?” Kent asked.

“We can technically speaking but it would take years of surgery and bathing constantly in bio-nano healing fluid and bio-cyber augmentations sir.... She will also need to be hooked up to life support sir... It will be a painful way to live sir...” Markai reported.

“Is their no other option left?” Kent asked.

“We are still looking into it sir but we will continue to help her.” Markai saluted as he went back to work.

Kent walked to the intensive care unit rooms where the marines and Knights who were rendered disable due to many military operations all across the Frontier who had their limbs destroyed, minds broken and much worse. 

Here knights and medical staff who had taken an oath to save the lives of their kin and others no matter the risk. 

The young knight entered the room where Willow was being kept alive though she was awake the team was their to check on her. They all looked at the young knight with smiles on their face despite what happened to her.

“Commander...”“deep breath”“ Sorry to cause you trouble...” Willow said as she exhaled.

“Boss it’s not her fault...” Clayton stated.

“I know Clay... I am upset with you Willow just a little for not letting us know what you were doing and returning to Vega on your own... It was suicide and now... Need I say more?” Kent said.

“I am... Sorry...” Willow cried.

“No need, what’s done is done... Your work actually saved billions of lives so congratulations are in order... But their are some news about your condition Willow.” Kent stated.

“What is it boss man?” Clayton asked.

“Her condition is reversible but she will be put on life support for many years.... It will be a long and painful process... Most of her internal organs are damaged but can be healed with a lot of nano cell baths... This wont be easy...” Kent explained.

“Then...”“deep breath”“ Commander.... I am already broken...  Take care of my brother... That is my only request...” Willow said as she cried.

“General... Their must be another way right?” Rex asked.

“Yeah Boss man We can’t just give up on her!” Clayton said.

“Big bro is right... He hasn’t even gotten to date her yet let alone plow?” Genji stated.

“Really Gen? This is not the time for that right now but I agree we can’t give up on them just like that?” Marky asked.

The young knight was moved by their determination to see the two siblings brought together he smiled and told them of another way.

“Their is one... It’s suicide... Their is less than .00000000000001% chance it will work.” Kent stated.

“What is it... Oh shit...”Marky thought out loud.

Kent walked to the emergency medical kit next to Willow’s bio tank and took out the syringe and extracted a small portion of his blood. The team were deeply surprised that his blood instead was bright red it was black. 

As he removed the veil and interlocked it into Willow’s bio tank with a heavy look knowing what monsters lie inside his blood.

“Boss why the fuck is your blood darker than space itself?” Clayton asked.

“Clay... My blood is not exactly blood... It’s the two greatest saviors or destroyers of Creation... A long time ago me and my brother Chimera Zero were kidnapped our blood was changed... My little brother had minor changes to his blood which caused him to turn into a dragon while mine...” Kent said as he looked into the veil. 

“Your shitting me right boss? Their is no way someone like you or anyone can survive with those monsters inside you?” Clayton asked.

“You mean your blood contains the Vestroyer virus?” Marky asked.

“Not just the Vestroyer... The Reweaver virus as well all 99 strains... are my blood...” Kent confessed.

“Wait 99 I know the viruses only have 98?” Marky asked.

“No 99 because they are being regulated by the Black Queen.... A Viral Nano-machine  made to regulate the absurd strength of the viral strains... If my Grand Mother did not make her I would be unable to control my abilities that I am right now...” Kent explained.

“So your going to inject Willow with your monstrous blood?  Wont that kill her and turn her into a Foresworn?” Clayton asked.

“Willow... This is your choice... My blood could save you or destroy you... If you take this risk I will bare full responsibility... Should you live you might not be the same person as you are now... IF your will is stronger than the viral strains then... I will inject it into your tank...” Kent said.

Clayton protested that the viruses can and will destroy her if she agrees it will kill her. Willow closed her eyes and thought of living again a peaceful life again with her brother finally free from the fear of battle. 

“If it’s to save my brother... I’ll take the risk...”“Heavy breathing”“ Commander please do it... I won’t blame you...”WIllow said.

“Clay... You should say something before I inject it...” Kent said as he prepared the room for a bio-hazard breach. 

“Everyone out... Lets give them a minute...” Rex ordered.

“Agreed... Right on boss cap... Boss man wait up!” Marky stated while Genji followed Kent out of the room.

The two were given a moment to themselves though awkward Clayton was not good with words. He got off from his seat and gently tapped the glass that separated him from Willow. 

“You... I am... Not that good with words... But... I... you... Yeah...” Clayton said as he was at a loss for words.

“It’s alright... I know... But If... Anything happens to me... Get my brother... Save him and give him a better life than I could...” Willow pleaded.

“Count on it... Boss we’re ready!” Clayton shouted.

The young knight entered alone as the room was pressurized as Knights prepared their heavy Plasma flame throwers or Ionizers in case the virus goes on a rampage. 

Kent personally injected the veil of the black blood into Willow’s tank Clayton was asked to leave the room before the situation gets ugly. The promethian stood his ground and asked to stay as he will stay to see her through to the end.

As the black blood began to swirl and devour the nano-machine cells into more viral strains. It moved and swirled like a snake encroaching on its prey as it tasted Willow’s blood the Virus began to do it’s work. It blacked the glass the last thing they saw was Willow twitching as her sensory nerves were beginning to overload. 

Her screams began to echo inside the medical facility as the virus was either destroying her or reviving her. 

“BOSS WE HAVE TO BREAK HER OUT!” Clayton shouted.

“We can’t if the glass breaks the virus will destroy this entire medical wing!” Kent replied. 

Willow’s screamed out in pain as the glass was slowly breaking when several tendrils broke through the glass and latched on to several metals and bio-matter available in the room and devoured other components broken down into usable bio-matter.

As the tendrils retracted back into the tank the screaming stopped the black blood like goo hardened like a cocoon around Willow. 

“Okay I think it’s clear...” Kent said as he approached the cocoon.

He used his magna claws to carefully cut open what was left of the medi-tank when he touched the surface of the cocoon it was hot. Clayton saw the cocoon cracking open as it began to heat up in the room though the knights outside did not open fire. The cocoon began to crack and shake as a hand broke out to see Willow or at least the new and improved version of her. 

They saw a pale skinned girl with white long hair and most of her arms and the rest of her legs were changed with black scales and claws. Her teeth were razor sharp eyes was white as the stars but was later changed back to blue as the sea at the side of her head was small horn like dreadlocks.

“RAGH!!!!” Willow screamed in pain.

“WIllow!” Clayton shouted.

He tried to approach her when the young knight stopped him as the Virus was  somewhat active on her skin and if anyone were to touch the active virus it would tear them apart. 

The Lock down was lifted as doctors and hazard knights contained Willow lucky for the rest of the ship that the virus did not escape the room or else it would have been a repeat of the Black Blood plague all over again. 

After several hours of checks and constant screening and several cleansing procedures in the medical wing the virus was safely contained and purged. At the same time the Hazard Knights and Doctors did several hours of tests and screenings on Willow although she was infected the virus seemed to have retreated into a purgatory state. 

It was as if the virus itself after completing its programmed task it disappeared into thin air not even in a sub-atomic scale did the virus remain. Though the doctors do not wish to clear Willow without further testing she was cleared from the virus until they reach new dawn for further testing.

Inside Willow’s room the team celebrated Willows rapid recovery as she as taking her time to get used to her new body.

“Wow... I never thought of having fingers again could feel so good... It feels like I’m a baby again!” Willow said as she flexed her fingers.

“According to the doctors it seems like your body was reverted back to the time you are a new born so technically speaking your body is that of a baby... But your mind and experience is that of a 21 year old girl.” Kent explained. 

“General... If I may... I keep hearing things around the ship and my vision is a bit... out of focus I would say.” Willow said.

“In all honesty I am not the best person for the job to explain it but... Lily I’ll leave it to you.” Kent asked.

“Sure Kent, So Willow to start things off a little bit of trivia... Your body is now an Enhanced so too speak first off does anyone know what an Enhanced is?” Lily asked.

“You mean a person with Cybernetic enhancement and bio implants surgically grafted into said person’s body?” Marky said.  

“That is the standard term for enhanced... But for Willow is what we would call Deus Ex Machina meaning man inside the machine... Your body was broken down and rebuilt from the ground up using the converted bio-material found in the nano-med tank converting it into your flesh and blood... But not only is your body build still the same you now have enhanced abilities for example... Kent if you would.”Lily pointed.

Kent took out a knife and threw it at Willow so fast not even Marky the resident sniper was able to see it. Willow was able to catch the handle of the knife before the blade made contact with her eye.

“Boss what the shit!” Clayton shouted.

“Easy Clay it’s okay... That was weird... Normally no one is able to keep up with the General’s knife throws let alone catch it?” Willow asked.

“Exactly my point... Your body is now enhanced all your senses had evolved to the point it exceeds human capabilities. Unlike Kent who is near god like because of the strains inside him... Yours is only a single form evolution which only focuses on the physical enhancements like hearing, enhanced strength, speed, reaction time the whole shebang.” Lily stated as she was writing it on a piece of white board.

“First off that is amazing... Second where did you get that white board?” Clayton asked.

“I have my ways....” Lily winked.

“Okay then now that we have a lot of things out of the way Willow we will need time to find the scientist and the Vega prime minister Olson and the rest of the escaped ships once we do we will mount up and rescue everyone.” Kent said as he sat down.

“Okay General, What about Vega and her people?” Willow asked.

“Their fate is to be decided by the high council of New Dawn but the High Glaives will take responsibility for them I cannot say for sure what will happen but I will ask some people to keep you up to date if you want?” Kent asked.

Willow nodded as she enjoyed the time with the team as the Storm Raider made it’s way back to Strike Base New Hope. The young knight made his way to his room when the ship started to shake as if the ship was experiencing an earth quake. 

“All hands prepare for Yellow alert Level 3... I repeat all Hands prepare for Yellow Alert Level 3 this is not a drill!” Admiral Karen shouted over the intercom.

“Karen what the heck is happening?” Kent asked over his communicator.

“Kent, we are getting sucked into a large gravity well our engines are already trying to push out but we are being pulled in! Kent Get everyone to!” Karen shouted.

The Storm Raider was slowly drifting off it’s hyper lane course as it was forcefully pulled out of hyperspace. The ship spiral out of control as everyone hanged on to their very lives as the ship was trying to stabilize itself.

 As the ship spiraled out of control everyone inside barely managed to stay in their seats as the gravity was being thrown out the window.

The Storm Raider fired it’s rotation and side thrust engines slowly bringing the ship into a slow halt. 

With the ship returning to stable conditions the crew and most of the marines checked the civilian blocks. When he made his way to the Hangar it was a mess cargo boxes and some of the mechs were thrown into the walls some heavily injured from the unsecured physical munitions but none life threatening.

“Boss you okay the ship was just thrown like a spinning top!” Clayton shouted.

“I know I am surprised no one vomited from all that spinning.” Kent stated.

“Dizzy yes but vomit not so much.” Marky stated as he tried to get his balance.

“HERK BLEGH! Boss... I’m okay... Wait... Nope... BLEGH!!!” Genji said as he kept vomiting on the nice clean floor.

“Well their goes the floor... Lily can you take Genji to the infirmary?” Kent ordered.

As the two walked away from the rest of the team the storm raider tried to identify where it got sucked out of the hyper jump lane. The ship was unable to make contact with New Dawn or Trinity Nexus station or even Strike Base New Hope.

With communications down the Storm Raider deployed its 4 reserve frigates and scouted out the area. It seemed as though their is just one giant mass above them due to the blinding light outside the ships they had to lower the blast shields to prevent the personnel inside the ship from being blinded.

“Karen any news yet?” Kent asked over the radio.

‘Communications are still down, we are working on getting the ship’s dimension range communicator up and running, most of the power is being diverted to the plasma reflection shields, some parts of the Storm Raider lost power and engineering is working round the clock to get everything back in order, we lost our navigation and on our end, and we are trying to locate the control system of the mass we detected earlier.”Karen reported.

“Keep me posted please and how about casualties?” Kent asked.

“We are still getting reports from medical, but most of our Marines are down but nothing in the D-bend.” Karen reported.

“Okay that’s good at least as soon as something comes up tell me right away!” Kent ordered.

“Roger that Kent... and by the way We managed to get the name of the thing over head.” Karen stated.

“What is it then?” Kent asked.

“We couldn’t make it out at first but we managed to decipher it as Ancient Neo-Xhe-razh language... It is called the Apocalypse... We don’t have any more data other than that but we are looking into it.” Karen reported as the transmission ended.

The young knight went to the engineering hall many tech-knights and engineers worked around the clock to get the propulsion of the ship in full speed and the power back into some levels.

Tech Knight Mako has been working to hack the heavy cyber defenses of the Apocalypse. 

“Captain Mako, any news for me?” Kent asked.

“Ah Lord Anthony, sorry sir we are still trying to get the power back on the ship’s auxiliary systems, most of the agriculture blocks lost power and most if not all the civilian blocks had lost communications sir... What ever pulled us out of the Hyperspace lane needed to be as strong as a singularity sir.” Mako reported.

“Then what are your theories on this?” Kent asked.

“Their are two... One is we got dragged into a pocket dimension with a singularity generator that pulls ships in and don’t let them leave... And another theory is we are in the Gravity space of a mass as big or bigger than Ren’veil and or New Dawn that It needs it’s own Pocket Dimension to stay un-noticed.” Mako explained.

“Hmm, I wonder... Can you pull up the Apocalypse in the ship’s historical archives for me and reference a word Apocalypse?” Kent ordered.

“By your will!” Mako saluted.

As they searched through many of the older archives of the ship including the collective history of the Zerrohnians before the start of the 1st Great War. 

Only one name was referenced to the Apocalypse as said in the old records the name Apocalypse is one of the 15 Noah’s Ark class ships ever made during the bygone era of the Ancient custodians who destroyed some section branches of creation to make the life boats. 

Each Ark-ship was built housing millions if not quintillion amount of Xer-razh or many other civilizations worth of people, culture, and resources and sent them through the original 77 roots of the sea of stars. 

Though 3 Ark-ships were found before the end of the 2nd Great war many of the remaining  ships are being searched for as we speak. Their are only 3 possibilities why an Ark-ship is found one is by complete accident, two something went wrong with it’s cloaking beacon and the last one is by faith’s will.

“Their is no way this thing is the Ark-ship of Legend Lord Anthony it’s just impossible!” Mako protested.

“We can’t rule it out... by the way good work now... send the data to my holo-pad I’ll look into this a little further... Something tells me this is going to be a long night ahead of us.” Kent said as he gave him a shoulder tap.

The young knight began reviewing the data in his private quarters in the Night Hawk’s data room. It was already night time on Ren’veil at least 1 hour before midnight Kent had burned through 4 bottles of carbonated drinks already with many paper print outs of the Ark-ships of old and other information about them.

He leaned back and read some of the historical files of his people and found no leads on how to unlock this puzzle.

“Argh why is this so hard... Faith’s beautiful lips I should have brushed up on my history... Why didn’t I join Chimera for that history roam when he offered it to me weeks ago Damn it!” Kent shouted in frustration.

“My son Language, and yes this is very difficult to decipher but knowing my people they may have put a security lock over ride with a specific pass code... Knowing who headed the construction and programming of the Apocalypse... He didn’t want anyone to find this big baby,” The black queen stated as she looked into the data herself.

“Wait how do you know about that when most if not all the data we have is just salvaged from Requiem’s destruction?” Kent asked.

“My my you silly boy... have you forgotten who I am originally? I am Sarah Archaena first line lineage to the ancient custodians and I happen to know how to unlock the secrets of the apocalypse.” The Black Queen bragged.

“Okay then... Mother please help us out so we can all go home.” Kent pleaded.

“Sure but I have one condition... When you get back home I want you clear your thoughts and I want you also to not take any military activity for 3 months and get off your butt and start dating your are a 21 year old boy!” The Black Queen asked.

“first off Mother I am already dating Aisha, second... I am 21? Didn’t my body stopped aging when I entered Hell’s gate?”Kent asked.

“I had been keeping track besides Hell’s gate stops your body from aging and it took me about a year to get you back together... But this time I am not letting you go anywhere else without having a good social life with your new home/family!” The Black Queen protested.

“Okay, fine... I’ll do it... Getting back... How do we get out of all this?” Kent asked.

“You might want to write this one down...” The Black Queen replied.

As she explained each ark-ship was specifically designed by an ancient custodian and each hyper-trinity computer nerve center of each ship is protected by millions of firewalls and data-crypt walls that it’s impossible to hack through from the inside and out. 

It would take years or even millenias to get through one fire wall and the data system will only update the security measures when the first fire wall is breached. The only way to communicate with the Ark-ship was through sound frequencies emanated at a sub-sonic level with a specific code that was made by the original founder of said Ark-ship to even be able to unlock it.

Blasting the ship with the Storm raider’s 12 plasma cannons and the proton plasma rail gun is suicide as the Ark-ships hull was made to go through singularities and dis out enough damage to even destroy one. 

Since the black queen’s ancestor was one of the ancients who made the Apocalypse she entered the frequency into the ship’s long range echo transponder. The code translated to I am Sarah Archaena the last descendant of Archibald Archaena Heed my word and aide us to our home show us the light that blazes the trail home.

The ship started shaking again the young knight rushed outside the gunship as the blast shields were lifting to their surprise the blinding light turned was gone as a massive hangar was pulling in all the ships into it’s massive 5000 kilometre sized Hangar bay. 

Each ship tried to fight off it’s tractor beam burning their engines in the process as the doors behind them closed hundreds if not thousands of drones came out of the walls. Each drone inspected and repaired each ship upgrading their components, weapons, and other factors with fresh supplies the team and many other marines and tech knights inspected the inside of the massive hangar bay as it had life support.

“Okay so now what?” Kent asked.

“Now I re-rigged your communicator with a binary frequency generator so you can freely command the ship... This is my gift to you my son... Welcome to the apocalypse...” The Black Queen smiled.

The young knight ordered most of the marines and some of his best knights to settle in the hangar bay while they went to the command bridge. 

With one thought the Apocalypse transformed the platform that he and his team was standing into an elevator and took them 500 levels up from the central platform into the command hub where the AI’s of the ship are converging to talk with the young knight.

The elevator was moving too fast as it reached the top Clayton and marky got thrown up the ceiling and slammed down the floor hard.

“Is everyone okay?” Kent asked.

“I think I am General...”Rex said as he vomited. 

“I’m good Kent.” Lily stated.

“I think I’m good... “”standing up”” AGH! I think something popped in my back.” Marky said as he was in deep pain.

“Clay you okay?” Willow asked as she helped him up.

“Thanks I think Im okay... I landed on the worthless part of my body anyway.” Clayton stated.

“Which is?” Willow asked.

“My Ass.” Clayton answered as he was smacked at the back of his head by Willow.

“OUCH WHAT DID I DO!” Clayton shouted.

“Guys enough and Lily check on Marky and get him to med-bay I will handle the talking.” Kent ordered.

Kent walked away from the platform as the command bridge lit up and a total of 12 AI’s appeared before him one of them stood at the center acting as the voice of said AI council who took care of the Ark-ship.

“Apologies for your friend... I am AI number 91202041-201Z Of Ark-ship number 007 designation Apocalypse... Inquiry, you deployed a coded sequence signal from ship designation Storm Raider with Subfrequency number 106912434 alpha numeric. Question How did you come by this code?” Th AI asked.

“My Grand Mother gave me the codes and the frequency access to the Apocalypse should we find it.” Kent answered.

“Curious, This code can only be attained and even broadcast with Custodian based technology, question which legion do you belong to?” The AI asked.

“My Entire fleet belongs to the Dragon-wolf Kingdom of the Frontier... I think you might know it better as the 15th Legion Chaos Knights.” Kent answered.

“Inquiry, Who is your current Legion Archon?” The AI asked.

“Legion Archon is my Father Victor Redridge.” Kent answered.

“Incorrect... Question WHO IS YOUR LEGION ARCHON!” The AI asked as several auto turrets aimed at Kent’s head.

“Wait... my Dad is the current master... Who could... maybe... Tallis Bloodkane Redridge?” Kent said.

“Inquiry confirmed... Playing message...” The AI said.

The Ai’s dissappeared as another AI appeared before them this one was about 8 foot and 3 inches tall with knee long brown hair tied in a braid. Pinkish fair skin with red eyes and a mole on the lower half on the right side of her neck.

Her arms and legs were replaced with cybernetics and her feet ware claws and have gravity wheels. She wore a brown sleeveless jacket with a white tank top, brown short shorts with a pair of chains attached to the sides of her belt. 

“Hello, I am Tallis BloodKane Redridge... I believe you must be Kent Redridge my distant newphew?” Tallis asked.

“Wait how did you?!” Kent asked.

“You mentioned it earlier... No Im just kidding... The Ai’s copied my brain and created an AI version of me in case something happens... And I believe I am dead now technically speaking correct?” Tallis asked.

“Yes, You were killed by the 1st Legion Archon Zeryuoh during first days of peace after the 1st war.” Kent reported.

“Then It happened huh... Damn it I warned them a long time ago... And now is Requiem gone?” Tallis asked.

“Yes the ancient home of the 15th Legion is gone now... I am sorry... But i am terribly confused right now... But more importantly what happened and how did you come by the Apocalypse?” Kent asked.

“I see... So they really did it... Okay... Kent... I am giving you and ONLY YOU full control of the Apocalypse... Since this ship only recognizes me as it’s true master and since I’m dead I am no longer considered as a Legion Archon... AI Siegfried authorization code 0012 transfer full master control to my Nephew Kent Redridge Recognize override code number 9120!” Tallis ordered.

“ORDER CONFIRMED Transferring controls of the Ark-ship to Kent Redridge... Request, please present dominant hand over the bio-metric scanner for confirmation!” The AI requested.

The young knight placed his hand over the biometric scanner as the ship recognized and over-ride Tallis’s control of the ship and surrendered it to her Nephew. After some time and a blood bag’s worth of blood taken out of the young knight the Apocalypse now recognizes Kent as it’s new master.

After some time Kent talked with Tallis regarding the current state of affairs of the 15th Legion and how they came to be in the frontier. The ship reconfigured it’s portal cannons to Ren’veil though much was still needed to be done Kent could not wait to get back home.

After many hours of preparations the guns were ready and opened a portal to Ren’veil. over 500,000 Zerrohnians marines and Knights stayed behind and study the Apocalypse while the rest went home. 

“Everything is all set Kent... We are ready to head home.” Karen stated.

“Good... Prepare for take off Karen we are heading home... But Grand Mother are you sure you want to come with us in your AI form?” Kent asked.

“Oh no... I have a body ready... Just give me a moment.” Tallis replied as she disappeared.

“Where is she going?” Rex asked.

“I have no Idea...” Kent replied.

“It feels like we have been having no clue to what’s happening lately huh...” Marky added.

 “Yeah... Not looking good...” Kent stated.

Kent’s communicator started buzzing after answering the communicator he saw Tallis already inside the Night Hawk’s operating computers and ready to leave.

“I guess we are ready to go!” Kent stated out loud. 

“Alright then Helmsmen take us out... Gently please.” Karen ordered.

“Aye aye ma’am.” The Helmsmen saluted.

As the Night Hawk pulled away from the hanger as it pulled away the other frigates followed the ship out and entered through the portal leaving the Apocalypse for a short while.

At the same time back on Strike Fort New Hope it was a slow night at the tower nothing of great significance to report when the sensory array near the southern hemisphere of the planet triggered an Alarm.

 The marine in charge of the radar was confused at the time and tried tapping the monitor which never works on some cases. As the computers calculated the arrival point the alarms were triggered in sea city as the ground began to shake heavily as a massive portal opened right before the sea city’s port main gate.

The knights and marines even the high glaives began mobilizing to meet the threat head on. The city’s defenders mounted up as they saw a familiar friend going through the portal. 

“Wait Commander Gaile isn’t that the missing ship?” The trooper asked.

“I can’t believe it the Storm Raider... It’s back! Just to be sure...” Gaile shouted.

Gaile asked the pilots to perform a holding perimeter around the returning ships as he asked.

“Storm Raider this is Commander Gaile of the Sea city defense force lower down your shields and prepare to be boarded.” Gaile said over the intercom.

At the same time in the bridge.

“Commander we have a problem we are being stopped by our own people...” Karen reported.

“Commander Gaile this is Kent Redridge of Strike fleet New Hope, Authorization code number 0777-7. Recognize!” Kent said over the intercom.

After a brief moment and running the code through the data matrix it was later confirmed that it was their lord had returned.

Later that day after the Storm Raider docked at sea city’s specialized harbor many knights and marines including civilians who were affected by the hyper jump pull. 

Early that morning Kent convened with his family at New Hope Village including the mage and the priestess who were deeply surprised to see him. Though his family was happy and eager to see him Aisha and Arra sat next to him as he was surprised to what had transpired. 

“Wait... I have to sit down... We were gone for how long?” Kent asked.

“You were gone about 2 weeks? We sent out ships to find you through the same route you took we feared the worst.” Charlotte said.

“We were only gone for about a day and a half? How did this happen... and what happened while we were gone?” Kent asked.

“I think I can explain this Kent please remove me from your intercom I want to speak with my Grandson...”Tallis said.

Kent nodded as he removed his intercom and plugged it into the meeting room’s central computer. 

“My son what are you doing?” Victor asked.

“Ugh... I think you might want to take a seat for this one Father.” Kent said as he sat down.

“Hello My Grandson.” A familiar voice said.

“Wait this voice... Grand Mother?” Victor asked.

After a brief moment a direct hologram of Tallis appeared before the two Victor could not utter any words as his heart was beating rapidly to see his own Grand Mother so too speak. The only thing he could ever do was kneel down before her the only time an Archon will ever bow before anyone is when they are humbled by the presence of another or they wish to remove a burden that lingers in ones heart.

“My Grandson, You need not bow before me anymore...” Tallis said.

“Forgive me Grand Mother but I don’t understand how do you tie to my son finding you?” Viktor asked.

“Faith has other plans for Kent Redridge like what she did for me... I stumbled upon the Apocalypse when I was still alive and before the height of the Shatter wars... When I found the Apocalypse Faith allowed me to take control of it allowing me to make the Shadow Avalon the oldest of the 3 Ark-requiem ships... Then came your Bull Raider and then the Storm Raider which takes up both traits of our capital Ark-ships combined.”Tallis explained.

“You mean the legendary Noah’s Ark class ship... The only ship that was built to be impossible to find unless ordained by Faith herself to be found?” Victor asked.

“That is the one... And Faith brought your son to the Apocalypse for their is much to be done... When she heeded my request I did not realize that so many things had happen after my death... But that is all in the past now... I have much to discuss with you Victor... Please send the kiddies out I believe he needs some rest...” Tallis stated. 

Victor nodded as he sent the three out the meeting room with a sigh his work day finally ended as exhaustion finally caught up to the young knight.

“““Yawn””Finally the work day is over...” Kent said as he rubbed his eyes.

“When was the last time you slept anyway Kent?” Aisha asked.

“About 6 days ago...” Kent replied.

““”Eyes wide open”“ WHAT! You haven’t slept for that long you need to sleep right now no buts!” Aisha shouted.

“She is right Kent... you need rest even if you have the stamina of a thousand well trained warriors you are still human after all. Dont push yourself too hard please do it for us?” Arra asked.

“I... Will...” Kent whispered as he fainted.

“KENT!” The two shouted.

As his body was about to collapse Aisha used her magic to catch the young knight Chimera showed the two to his room and asked to look after him for a while.

The young knight slept for almost 18 hours straight as his body shut itself down to repair the used up energy and the damaged brain cells during the war on Vega and his time in the apocalypse. 

To their surprise their was nothing too much in his room that made it unique only a weapon rack, engineering bench, a bookshelf filed with human culture and some romance novels. 

“Wow his room looks really bland... Wait a minute what is this?” Aisha stated.

She looked at Kent’s personal work table to see a note book Aisha opened the notebook she found out that it was his personal journal. 

“Oh looky here!” Aisha said as she grabbed a chair.

“Wait Aisha what are you doing that is Kent’s personal journal you should not be reading it is an invasion of privacy!” Arra warned when she was taking a peek at it.

Aisha was reading the first part of the journal she could not take her eyes off what was inside it as she read one section out loud.

April 2 of 4109 time date 7:01 AM

- A day after Graduation in New Dawn Academy my brother, Lily, Rex and Karen were going out to celebrate since we graduated with high remarks. As for me I would rather go to the park and paint up a sketch of the oak tree their and maybe spoil myself a little bit with buying a cold carbonated drink. I think  Mother would not mind at all to give myself a treat every now and again.

- While in the park I saw some kids playing with a ball and some knights who were on patrol at the time were asked to play with the kids in a sporty game of kick ball. How nice it must be to be just a reg. But I would never want things to change any other way. 

- I sat down on the same park bench and took out my holo-sketch book and started drawing the oak tree. It was a hot day to be honest I guess I should have brought a change of clothes next time I am going for a more casual clothing. 

- While drawing the oak tree I must have dozed off at the time but I could vaguely see some people over the distance. I saw a girl with long Violet hair and that was about it and the word Veil something. I don’t know what that means I also saw the planet had 2 moons one like silver starlight and the other one was a brim green like color. 

- I don’t know what that means but It means but I’ll look into it right away.

April 21 to august of 4110 time date 9:41 PM

- Though the maiden voyage of the Storm Raider had come to pass and my ship had finally left New Dawn. We had been assigned to find a world worthy of the Zerrohnian Kingdom this is a big task ahead of us.  Everyone aboard the Storm Raider was very happy and eager to be a part of a big change in the destiny of our people.

- I too am happy to be with so many of my friends, brothers and family that openly asked to serve under me as part of the new Fleet. Though it’s a lot of pressure on my part to make sure that everyone under my care will not feel sad leaving our home behind is a burden all on it’s own. I’m just glad the tech knights agreed to my request to create 4 agricultural blocks and 4 market blocks inside the Storm Raider so everyone wont get bored.

- As moral was at an all time high I used the Silver falcon to scout out the neighboring star systems to find the world in my visions. I found nothing close to my vision though their are many worlds with the potential to be our new home but it wasn’t good enough. 

- Every day after refueling and restocking on some food I flew out of the Storm Raider and tried to find this planet in my dreams. Every night I could see that dream repeat itself over and over again I could paint a picture of it now but the word Veil still bothers me to a great degree.

- Everyone says that our exploration mission is more than a success with over 15 worlds discovered and converted into colonies with peace treaties with the locals. It was more than enough for the Zerrohnians I told Karen to head back to the colonies and have them all progress so they can be a worthy home for the Zerrohnians. 

September 12 4113 Time date 8:12 Pm

 - So many months of searching and I stumbled on a world similar to my dreams As part of the expedition force I infiltrated the planet and studied the locals from a far. not engaging in talks as much as possible. I did manage to decipher most if not all of their language it’s hard but worth it.

- I finally found the world in my dreams now I just need to call for the fleet but before I could I managed to translate the words destruction and hope lost.

- I broke the rule of the expedition fleet not to interact with the locals until the representor knight can come to Ren’veil. But I couldn’t wait for them as they were days away from reaching Ren’veil I went to ask one of the locals disguised as an old man finding out that Ren’veil was facing a demonic invasion of their own.

- Unlike the stories I heard in the 2nd Great War these were a lesser form than those faced by the legions. But one thing is certain I need to stop the demon lord Azmodaius from taking this planet and enslaving the populace. 

- After much deliberation I decided to go for the one eyed Knight mask and robing myself to make sure I was not exposed. Following the trail of stories and reports from the local guards I red lined it to the demon lord’s castle where the Hero’s party was barely holding their own against the demon lord.

- I arrived at the demon lord castle to see a massive battle between humans and demi-humans against the demons It was a losing battle for the united front I believe was the name. I had to intervene I am going to get reprimanded for this for sure but screw it. 

- Managing to clean up the demons outside I needed to deal with the demon lord next. After crashing through several walls though painful was well worth it the heroes were fighting the demon lord.

- At first the demon lord looked at me with disgust when he realized I wasn’t of this earth he offered me a place along side him and wanted to enslave humans for sport and copulation. It is surprising he knows about me despite me not uttering a single word. 

- I saw the party of heroes were already beaten but what caught my eye is the girl with Violet hair. I remembered the dream I had it would seem that she was the one that called out to me I will assume that is right and take it as a reason to fight. 

- That was more than enough to give me a reason to kill the bastard it wasn’t that hard since I tore him apart with only my bare hands. After killing him I had to make sure it looked like one of the heroes killed him so I grabbed one of their weapons and stabbed him in the chest and just to be sure I also cleaved his jaw to make it look like a bloody battle.

- I rested them on their backs up against the pillars and wall to make it look legitimate hopefully they did not notice. 

- Though most if not all the party members were okay and not in life threatening danger. The two priestess looking girl and the violet haired girl were badly injured the girl with the long black hair had a spear stuck into her lower left waist missing her left kidney just by a hair’s inch. Forgive me Goddess Faith for what I am about to do But I have no choice. I had to remove the spear from her and immediately apply the bio-med gel to save them.

- I gave the two of those girls a memento two medal emblems shaped in the legion’s logo. A wolf surrounded by a crown of thorns as three dragons bite the circlet of thorns this way when we meet again I can formally introduce myself.Maybe I would be lucky to find a romance like my brother did at the academy.... 

Maybe when I am ready to lead and become a true hero

After reading a major section of the young knight’s journal they realized one truth the one eyed knight they saw that day was no lie. It was the young knight who saved them it was not a lie what the soldiers said about a silver dragon that flew over the battle field with thunder and lightning as its side it destroyed the battlefield with fire and flash.

Aisha took out the pendant from her coat and compared it to the logo on his computer and it was a match. 

“No way... Kent was already here on Ren’veil even before the rebellion... I can’t believe it...”Aisha stated.

“Not only that sis but the year 4114 to 4115 entry is missing an entire year missing in his journal... It takes place right after the one eyed warrior saved us.” Aisha stated.

“Curious I want to know more but this feels so wrong.” Arra said as she took a deep breath.

“Look here sis the one eyed Knight was of the same build and he didn’t speak but his mask will prove it all... But where do we...” Aisha said as she kept reading.

The priestess sat down trying to process all the information they had learned from his journal and saw a strange looking box under the young knight’s bed as she took it out and opened the box. It was full of the young knight’s mementos from his adventures across the Frontier and many photos that he had kept hidden from anyone some from different worlds that they saved.

And others were of old friends from his time in the academy of New Dawn and that of the hellish academy that molded him into a knight. The Priestess noticed one thing before his time in the academy his smile was full of life and vigor after that it seemed to be forced and nothing more than a shadow of its former.

Despite Arra’s curiosity she felt complaisant of what they are doing but a lingering guilt inside her knowing they are invading Kent’s personal space and even reading his journal. She sighed and asked Aisha to stop and leave it for another time the girl did not listen as she kept on reading something caught her attention. 

The log in his journal showed only the dates 4114 to 4115 their was an entire year missing from the journal it seemed like it was left out purposely and knowing Kent. He never left any detail missing in his journals which brought about a great curiosity. 

Aisha became curious she used her magic to replicate the journal and hid it in her Item bag.

“Sis, aren’t you curious why Kent is like this now and why did he save us the first time?” Aisha asked.

“I am but this is not right... Aisha please once Kent wakes up we can ask him then for now I implore you to bare with it until then...” Arra pleaded.

“““SIgh”“ Okay sis...” Aisha nodded. 

“Then let’s leave before we disturb him.” Arra said.

The priestess left the room first though she looked back and closed the door behind her to give Aisha some privacy.

He reached out his hand just a little as his mind was dreaming of a better time and returned to sleep. 

She made sure her sister was not outside as she went back to Kent side Aisha took the moment and sat next to him and secretly kissed him on the fore head thanking him for saving her not long ago.

“Lets meet again... my Hero...”Aisha whispered as she left the room. 

A smile could be seen in the young Knight’s face as his mind drifted into the sea of dreams resting his body after many days of battle. The next day early morning Kent received a summons order from his own Parents in the study.

“Father, Mother... may I come in?” Kent asked.

“Of course my child... You are always permitted to come into the study.” Victor said.

Kent came in to see his Father not in his Ark-zero battle armor for once since he is the current King of the Dragon-wolf It is always a must for the current Archon to wear their armor at all times as many would try to attempt and assassinate them to take the throne for their own.

The young knight Kneeled down before the Archon and the Queen as a sign of respect Charlotte immediately asked him to stand as it was not needed since they are at home. 

“My son I want to congratulate you on your fleet’s recent success in rescuing the slaves at Vega Prime... Though our allies of the High Glaives had taken responsibility of the planet and sent all the captured slaves back to Ren’veil to have a psychological debrief and receive medical treatments. i understand also that you used the Angelic armors of the Eternal knight... Knowing the risk you used the armors and saved more lives than any of us can count... Though you earned the respect of many knights and marines from the other factions... You have earned your fleet’s reward but not without punishment... I declare the Strike Fleet New Hope to be suspended for 3 months with pay... For the act of not informing us or the upper echelon of the use of the Angels... They could have killed you if not careful... They may judged your worth but if you use it again without the proper rights it would have killed you regardless of your regenerative abilities...” Victor ordered.

“I have to agree... The Angels are not to be messed with... Lady Tallis in her lifetime had never bothered to use the angels as they would have easily killed her... That is why it is forbidden to use those suits that is why they were hidden in the Night Hawk... Please my son be more wary about what you do... A life is a precious gift and must be cherished as you are only given one life do not waste it...”Charlotte said as she walked towards her son.

"I understand Mother, Father... I only risked it once to save my friends and others who needed help... I have no other excuse.” Kent stated with no other response.

“Very well Kent I had made it official your fleet are to stay away from any major military operation and only limited to civilian duties... You are not authorized to leave the vicinity of Ren’veil sector space for the next 3 months. I officially passed the order to your admiralty they are already aware... If their is nothing else my son... You are dismissed.” Victor said with a smile.

The young knight saluted both of them and left the study he sighed and returned to his room and ordered a conference call with his chain of leadership.

“SO everyone I understand you recieved my Father and Mother’s memo?” Kent asked.

“Yes sir... I never realized that the entire fleet would be affected but anyway we are officially suspended for 3 months with pay hopefully nothing comes up that need us to take action...”Karen stated.

“not that I needed money anyways but you lot get my point let’s not cause trouble for the next three months and enjoy a bit of R&R... Also my team please meet me at New Hope if you are on Ren’veil if not then it is fine I want to discuss something in private with everyone.” Kent asked.

“Yes Sir!” Everyone saluted as the transmission ended.

He then looked out the window with a sigh he and his team can finally get a decent rest and relaxation time that they deserve and it was the perfect time for him to get in touch with his human half. 

As the day started a new Kent finally wore his civilian clothing a plain white shirt, silver shorts, with black slippers and a blue sleeveless jacket. He then grabbed the trail Blazer and made his way to a tomorrow that never came but will finally start today.

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Legacy of Eternity: Chapter 4 - Beyond the Sea and Stars Part 3.1: The Rescue... Awaken SoulZero

With the Strike Fleet going on the offensive to save their friends as chaos begins to rise in Vega prime. With Kent Redridge and his Sergeant Clayton Carmive able to recover the stolen armor and weapons of his comrades. Now time was not on their side as Vega was drawing closer to war that will consume them all.

At the north eastern district of Vega prime’s capital where the command center was held Rex, Marky and Genji were making final preparations for their plan to sneak into the base. 

The three hid at the back of an alley way across the command center where no cameras can see them.

“Okay, Lets go over the plan one more time... Marky will be our spotter since his scope can see through walls... Genji and I will go through the main door disguised as soldiers and get to the central computer room to get the intel we need...” Rex explained while getting into cover.

“Right but how are we going to get disguises?” Genji asked.

“Easy, after a long days work many soldiers will be heavily hammered and hang out or passed out inside a bar or on the street on their way back to their barracks... So... We nab 2 soldiers steal their uniform and that should do with the least of our problems...” Rex said.

“This is risky but I dont really know if this will work?” Marky said with concern.

While the three talked deep inside the command center’s restroom a loud laser cutting sound was heard on the floor. It opened the floor revealing a black suited beauty came out as she sealed the floor back. Their was a female soldier that entered the rest room and was quickly knocked out. 

She stole her clothes and tied her inside the utility closet with a smirk she planted a proton bomb inside the restroom with a timed detonator to disable the base just in case she needs it.

Lily moved with great efficiency as if she was not a spy at all in the eyes of the soldiers. She slipped into their mess hall and poisoned their stew with a powerful drug that causes body pain and rashes to appear in every part of their bodies.

“Okay the food is down now for the guards... But where’s Rex and the other idiots... they should have started infiltrating the base right now?” Lily thought.

Lily moved slowly but surely into the enemy base at the same time making her presence unnoticed and taking out the camera’s using her arm band’s jamming ability.

As soon as she reached the Commander’s room she planted a small microphone device on the door knob and moved away to one of the utility nearby closets.

Commander: Has she talked yet Warden?” Warden: No commander she is a tough bitch to crack. Commander: I wouldn’t expect no less from the Former commander of the Shadow Corp. Warden: Then What do we do now sir? Commander: Keep going until she breaks... WE haven’t begun extracting Micheal’s neural-evo Implants yet... Once we are done then we can dispose of both of them. Warden: Yes sir!”

The Warden saluted as he left the commanders office Lily thought for a moment for Micheal who was their primary target in the first place.

“Alrighty... Commander of Vega... Prepare to be... Tortured...”Lily thought.

As she exited the closet their were over 5 soldiers who were waiting for her as the commander of the base himself was waiting.

“Do you really think we are idiots to get infiltrated twice Black Lotus?” The commander boasted.

“Oh how sweet you came up with a code name for me... I was going to flirt with you for a bit before I get what I need...” Lily stated as she slowly raised her hands.

“You really are a bitch if you think we are letting you walk in and get anywhere near our computers!” The commander said as he pulled his pistol out and aimed it at her head.

“Yeah since the first time we blew up your base and destroyed half of your fleet... But you just made my job easier!” Lily said.

“And what is that suppose to mean?” The Commander asked.

“to think I was going to have to drag you out... But you came to me instead... Ill tell you what... I wont kill your soldiers if you come with me quietly?” Lily said.

“You have no power here you whore!” The commander said as he slowly pulled the trigger.

“I thought as much... Oh well...”Lily replied as she snapped her fingers.

The proton bomb that she planted earlier exploded sending a massive electromagnetic pulse throughout the base knocking out their security and most of their energy based weapons. 

Lily pulled out her high frequency knives and started striking the soldiers one by one in their key nerve points stopping them in them from moving. 

The soldiers tried to kill her but Lily was too fast for them and one by one they fell the commander ran for his life as soon as Lily was done dealing with the soldiers.

She sighed and pulled out her pistol grappling hook as it pierced his left leg and pulled the rope forcing him to the ground. She ran to him and knocked him out before he could call for help as she sat on his back wiping the sweat off her fore head.

“““Sigh”“ Well that was seemingly easy... I should ask Kent to give me lymphatic massage and a facial... or maybe a full body massage... Maybe ill ask him later now onto my next objective... But first... Wow he is heavy you need to lose some weight here pal!” Lily said dragging the commander into his office.

Though heavy Lily was able to drag the commander back into his office with his head jammed between the automatic doors preventing the doors from closing. She Grabbed the collar and threw him into the room closing the doors behind her.

She then got down and hacked the commander’s computer breaking through the security system was easy for her since they still used the same protocols and didn’t make any updates to it since her last Visit.

Lily grabbed the commander by the collar and slammed his face on the retinal scanner and his hand over the monitor allowing her access into his personal computer.

“Okay... Lets see what we got here... A monthly subscription to... Bunny girl suits... Okay not that... Subscription to... Punish me hard daddy.uninet...  Weird he likes those S&M things like Clay... I think they would make good friends but not right now... Okay here we go... Willow where are you?” Lily thought as she kept digging into the computer. 

After many minutes Lily managed to find where Willow and her Brother was located as it says on the computer. Willow was held the maximum security complex called the Pit located at the Far east in the old bone canyon 

While Micheal was being held in the science facility to the north at least 6,710 Km away from the maximum security complex. She also saw several dozens of files called Project Titan and played one of the audio recordings available.

Data entry number 01: - Project Titan, a top secret super soldier program that will help Vega’s military fight insurrectionists and all who oppose President Kormicheal’s rule. We have begun abducting children at the age of 5 below for the program and had begun their screening process this includes one of the Andersmith family members who come from a long line of soldiers.  He will be monitored and be placed under strict surveillance until implantation procedures commence.

“So these bastards already gunned for Micheal since he was a baby... These sick bastards... I’ll go over these data files with Kent later on... for now I need to get out of here along with this idiot!” Lily thought as she hooked up her flash drive.

After the download was complete Lily tied up the commander and dragged him out of the office again the doors suddenly opened to see Rex and Genji already inside.

“REX?” Lily asked.

“Lily is that you and why are you wearing a black mesh skin suit?” Rex asked.

“I’ll explain later... Grab that fat ass and book it to the exit I made in the girls restroom... I got everything we need in my uni-tool and Flash drive!” Lily shouted.

“Rex, hurry up  I can’t hold off the hoard of angry soldiers here... WHY YOU LITTLE!” Genji shouted as he man-slapped a soldier to the ground.

Rex Grabbed the Commander of the base as the three ran for it to the Exit as Lily pulled out her energy knife and carved the man-hole she made earlier and opened it again. 

The three managed to escape but Lily stayed last as she planted another bomb in the restroom to cover their tracks.

The three were in the sewers of Vega and exited through the back alleyway where Marky was waiting.

“Okay I won’t ask why Lily is here and why you all smell like sewage?” Marky said.

“Good man... Our ride should be here at any minute now?” Lily said as she pulled out her watch.

Soon after saying it a red unmarked van drove up in the alleyway as the back doors opened to see Clay and Kent in the drivers seat.

“Get on quick!”Clayton shouted.

“Is everyone in?” Kent asked.

“DRIVE BOSS MAN DRIVE LIKE THE WIND!” Clayton shouted.

“Okay Everyone hang on!” Kent stated as he put it on gear 4 and pressed his feet on the gas.

While driving through Vega’s streets the young knight was actually a designated driver and obeyed the rules of the road. And even using turn signals and everything which upset the sergeant.

“Boss we are not doing a show case for the bloody car we need to get out of here fast!” Clayton shouted.

“Clay you have your means of driving and I have man and No one likes a back seat driver!” Kent shouted.

“Kent I have the intel with a little extra baggage... Prepare the interrogation room when we get back? I need a shower first and Clayton my dear friend... Do not be alarmed but what I found is very alarming!” Lily said.

“Now I am seriously alarmed thanks Lily!” Clayton replied.

“Oops... Sorry... Kent can we get back to the Night Hawk as soon as possible please?” Lily asked.

“What did you find anyway?” Marky asked.

“I got a bad feeling about this Commander!” Rex added. 

“Me too my friend... Me too.” Kent replied.

After many hours the team managed to reach the Night Hawk without any problems though the riots of the lower city are begging to spread and shows no sign of stopping.

After a shower and a hot meal to eat Lily decoded the rest of the data she managed to get and it was just as she feared. In the War room of the Night Hawk Lily began to explain what she had found.

“Kent, Rex, and everyone else in this war room... I managed to decipher the files we extracted from the commanders computer and it held some pretty juicy information... First of all Willow and Micheal are being held in 2 seperate facilities one being called the pit which is located about 500 miles from here we will be passing through what they call the bone canyon this area is riddled with Anti-air ordinance if we pass through there in the Night Hawk we might get blown out of the sky... Though I have confidence in the ships cloaking but we can’t be too careful... “ Lily explained.

“So what about the little dude?” Clayton asked.

“Yeah... He is in an unknown science facility at least 7000 miles north from the prison... The only problem is... This facility has a security force of over 15,000 soldiers equipped with phase disruption weapons.... And they have sensors that can detect stealth ships... Which brings me to another concern... They are using Vai’len slaves to manufacture their weapons and are experimenting on slaves and Priestesses they managed to... Procure... During their last visit... I managed to get the total number of prisoners and slaves.” Lily stated.

“How many are we counting?” Kent asked.

“About 518,241 slaves and around 583 priestesses and double the number of mages... I have a list here if you...”Lily said when loud explosions suddenly roared out.

“What the hell?” Clayton asked.

“Sir bad news a massive hoard of Leviathans had just came out of warp space their are thousands of them and millions of flying monsters heading to vega as we speak sir!” One of the marines reported.

“This has Kyvash written all over it...”Kent thought.

“Kent we have an incoming transmission from one of the Megalodon Alpha’s... Should I patch it through?” Winter asked.

“Yes please.” Kent replied.

The Monitor in the war room revealed a humanoid like High Glaive with a tyrannodon like features such as fangs, heavily armored scales and an extended tail, Claws as sharp as swords, blood shot eyes and breath hotter than magma.

“Hello Lord Anthony... I am Tyrannox Alpha leader of the 7 War masters of the Great Mother Kyvash the goddess of Retribution... I and 3 of my brothers and sister had been asked to provide Aide to you while rescuing our kin. Let us know what you need and we will bare down our fangs on those who stand in your way.” Tyrannox saluted.

“Very well, my team and I are going to rescue Willow from the pit... Lily please send to Tyrannox the coordinates to the science lab where Micheal and many of the Vai’len are being held... WE will join you as soon as we get Willow.” Kent ordered.

“By your command... For New HOPE WE RIDE ONTO TOMORROW!” Tyrannox saluted as the transmission ended.

“Well we just got our distraction... So boss I think we are done with the stealth right?” Clayton asked.

“““Sigh”“ Yeah looks like it... Okay, lets get going... Lady Winter please jettison the external disguise and get us to the pit as soon as possible Lily please provide the coordinates to said location.” Kent said with disappointment. 

Lily provided the coordinates to the pit as the High Glaives began their invasion on Vega had begun. The Night Hawk detached its external disguise and made it’s way east of the city harbor. 

As the Night Hawk flew off from the Harbor like the other ships trying to escape the battle. Hundreds if not thousands of entry pods came hurdling down from the skies like rain it poured and it poured like a hurricane. 

The Strike team saw first hand the fury of the High glaives as each pod crashed into the city streets many warriors charged through the police and military blockades and tore anyone stupid enough to get in their way. 

“These ain’t mindless rabble boss they are extremely coordinated even those mech aren’t proving too much of a threat to those weird looking dog things!” Clayton stated.

“Those are Fang wraiths... And to be honest Im afraid of the High Glaives to be honest with you... they have the fire power, numbers and resources to maintain a long war... But their queen assured me that they will never aim their fangs or blades towards the Dragon-wolf and to Ren’veil but this sight of how they fight still scares me to the bone...” Kent said with fear in his heart.

Kent and Clayton were getting ready for the fight ahead of them when a very young Adept came into the barracks. He was nervous around the team as he couldn’t make a simple greet or gesture. 

“My Lord, Um... If I... Ugh never mind pardon my intrusion!” The sword Adept said as he hurriedly left the barracks.

“What was that for?” Clayton asked.

“No Clue... By the way... has anyone see my rifle brush?” Marky asked.

“What does it look like?” Kent asked.

“Its has a long brass body with red and blue brush on it I know I left it on my locker earlier...” Marky added.

“Oh you mean... Oh.... Oh... I saw it in medical... “Clayton said as his voice became a bit off.

“Wait why would Lily need my Rifle brush?” Marky asked.

The young knight sighed as he got back to his room and worked on his log entries as he became increasingly worried for his friends. All he could do was pray to Faith that they will be okay no matter what may come and hope that its not too late to save their friends.

About 40 minutes after the first and second wave of High Glaive warriors and beasts made land fall. The entire planet’s government and citizens were thrown into utter chaos not even Bone canyon was spared as the Night Hawk passed over head of what was left of the Anti-air defenses. 

Many Soldiers were torn to shreds by the Fang wraiths, supported by the Prowl hunters and many other creatures from the High Glaives army showed no mercy to those who pose a threat to their Mother’s wish.

The Night Hawk landed at the edge of the Bone yard where the Fang Wraiths and Torasque’s had recently rampaged. The area was heavily guarded by Vega’‘s best as bodies upon bodies of the High Glaives had been put down making a frontal assault impossible not even the torasques were forced to fall back.

The team were over a large cliff and spotted from a far and things seemed a bit dire.

“Okay It seems our work is cut out for us...” Lily said.

“I can tell heavily armed guards, rotary grenade cannons on every wall, laser turrets, anti-infantry and tank land mines... tanks, air drones, even an artillery facility... are you sure that Willow is here Lily?”Marky asked.

“Yes I am very sure I checked the data files and all the communications coming to and from the Vega base commander is right here.”Lily said.

“Okay I get that Lily if we do a direct assault the scorgon tank will not last against that much defenses and Anti-tank capabilities.. Is this really a prison it feels more like a fortress to be honest?” Marky added stated.

“Then what the fuck do we do huh? WIllow is fucking trapped in their and god knows what they are doing to her right now?” Clayton cussed.

“Calm down Clayton we will get her out of their we just need a big distraction.” Rex said.

“Then It’s time to bring out the big guns... Rex lead the rescue team...” Kent ordered.

“What about you?” Rex asked.

“I guess you can Rex... It’s time to suit up!” Kent said with a smile.

Kent only looked back with a smirk on his face as he walked to the Night Hawk’s armory their laid a massive black door the Hidden foundry. 

The young knight walked into the Hidden Foundry their seven massive armor lockers each with varying names written as follows. The SoulZero, Night Raider, Chamillione, Pyrozerker, Freyja Zero, Flash Gale, and God-Zero.

Though Varying in size each suit locker was sealed as if nothing and no one should ever be allowed to access them.

He thoroughly looked at each one of the lockers he saw the locker for Soulzero slowly opened revealing a 7 foot and 3 inch armor clad in Blue, White, black and Red with a hint of green.

By comparison it is bigger than any standard Knight Elite armor it was not bulky yet not slim in form.

The Helmet had a forehead guard with 4 horns protruding backwards, with a green visor white face mask with white fang’s on the side of the sides of the face as each side of the helmet was equipped with a green sensory lenses for full 360 degree coverage.

The chest was similar to a fully built man but in between the chest below the breast plates and above the abdominal plating was a green power core that produces an unknown energy source powering the entire suit. It also had blue shoulder blades with a white armor set for both arms each arm was colored and designed differently from each other except for the hands.

The left arm was clad in black and the power core on the left was similar to the Howling arm the young knight possess except for the elbows that hand a pair of extendable transformation High frequency blades. 

Along with the claws on each finger and the reinforced knuckles allowing the plasma core of the palm and elbow to recharge and use the plasma wave as much as he needs to during the battle. The right arm was white with a green power core with white overlapping scale type armor acting as a shield with the same blades for the elbows and claws.

Both legs had a set of hydraulic pistons increasing the jumping and running strength of the wearer. The Knee guards had pile bunker spikes with a revolver cylinder feeder for the spike. Both sides  side skirt armor can produce a number of High frequency blades for close combat called Schneider killers.

Each side of the lower leg armor had a hidden holster system that can deploy two sets of energy blades at any given time and the feet had two steel tipped claws that can latch onto any object and surface and deploy a micro energy blade from the claws for increased close quarter combat.

The suit itself possessed a Class 7 Adamantine plating infused with Zenomite and Crystorium plating allowing it to regenerate any damage taken, absorb energy and disperse it if needed and remain light and durable enough to sustain a 72 hour long salvo barrage from a dozen planet cracking rail guns.

“My son this thing is a monster... Who ever built this is a god...”The black queen said as she scanned the armor.

“How so?” Kent asked.

“If I were to say this... It is you but in a suit form... The Muscle fiber on this suit is 500 million microfiber per micro muscle strand. a self regeneration protocol, 500 micro quantum processors... Kent I recommend you do not use this suit!” The black queen said when the young knight touched it.

The suit suddenly burst open revealing 33 razor sharp interface needles lined up like a spinal cord. The Black queen tried her best to stop the young knight as the suit itself will kill him if he should wear it as she does not have enough viable data to go by. 

“Mother I know you don’’t want to do this but if we waste more time then Willow and many other Vai’len held inside that place might die... I won’t risk that happening... If this suit will give me a chance to save them then I’m willing to take the risk!” Kent said as he looked for a way to activate the suit.

As soon as he touched the interface needles the suit suddenly came to life as the interface needles interlocked with Kent’s spinal cord and secondary spine drilling themselves into his back.

The pain was unbearable as he started to cry out blood trying to withstand the intense heat he felt on his back and the drilling of the needles intensified his pain. 

After a brief moment the pain suddenly stopped as he heard a voice in his head saying Genetic code verification complete Identity confirmed Kent Redridge 777th descendant of creator initiating genetic repair protocols, injecting bio-uni chem.

He felt a warm slime like fluid flow into his back he could feel the pain going away the black queen was deeply surprised to see the status of the young knight’s lower back was being repaired down to the cellular level.

“Self repairs complete... Awaiting directive?” The AI asked.

“OUCH!!! My back felt a lot more than a tingle their... But Pleasantries and complaints later for now time for action... AI what is your name?” Kent asked.

“I am the Artificial, Linear, Interrogative, Calibrator, Entity... Or code Alice for human terms.” Code Alice said.

“Okay Alice, can I use this suit?” Kent asked.

“Yes, The suit has calibrated to your specifications and combat experience alone... All you need to do is step inside and we will follow your will.” Alice said.

Kent nodded as he boarded the suit as it locked in the young knight and the suit were one as the helmet close the eyes flashed a bright green light. As he walked forward the SoulZero was weightless it was as if the suit was his own flesh and blood. 

The young knight flexed his hands and shadow boxed for a brief moment and performed a spin kick to see if the suit was capable of keeping up and it did and more. The suit also improved his eyesight, increased thought processing, strength, agility, reaction time to the point that his previous limit was broken more times than his time in Hell’s gate could provide him.

“I could get used to this...” Kent said.

“Master, Reporting data on Citadel pit... Threat level 7.1, Operation Rescue Lieutenant Willow: Plausible, Location confirmed: Lieutenant Willow is located at level 210 Maximum security facility, Providing tactical data now.” Alice reported.

“Thank you please send it to Captain Rex and Clayton... They will be rescuing my friend while we have the pleasure of battling the soldiers... What do you say?” Kent asked.

“Directive confirmed, Sending data to Captain Razor Sigfield Crosswolf and Sergeant Clayton Carmive... Data Transfer complete, Equipment option variable 1... Initiating Weapon Fabrication.”Alice reported.

 The foundry began to move as it made a pair of small carbine rifles with a shield interlinked alongside the rifles. Below said rifles have interchangeable equipment from another burst rifle attachment, grenade launcher, switch blades and a grappling hook.

“Weapon fabrication complete... Weapon designation Switch Blaster shields.”Alice reported.

Kent nodded as he walked out the night hawk with his new set of equipment the young knight took a deep breath and stood still as the boosters of the suit slowly ignited. 

Rex and the others saw a suit of armor flew across the sky with a blue trail tailing it. 

“That must be the boss?” Clayton asked.

“Indeed he said here that he will distract the enemy and open the main gates but how is the question.” Rex stated.

Soon after gunfire and explosions ignited at the main gate of the Pit they all saw laser fire flew in all direction. Marky watched from his scope as the suit that their commander wore withstood over 6 miniguns firing at him and over a dozen m32 rotary grenade launchers and 3 tank rounds head on without even flinching.

The young knight turned and aimed both his rifles at the main gate and fired two high explosive plasma grenade rounds to the reinforced gate creating a massive gap in the prison’s defenses.

He slowly moved to another section of the base to draw the guards away from the gate creating a massive opening for the team to exploit.

“Okay that’s the signal!” Rex shouted.

“Right EVERYONE BOOK IT TO THE VAN!” Clayton shouted.

“Wait you actually Kept that van?” Marky asked.

“Hey it’s compact and environmentally friendly and I made some improvements to it... So shut up and get on we are moving!” Clayton swore as he grabbed Marky by the collar and belt and threw him into the van.

“Well... I won’t complain that is a fast way to get on a van.” Lily said as she go on the front seat.

As they got on the Van Clayton pressed his foot on the gas and floored it through the gate. While the guards are distracted Clayton and the others were able to pass through the breach the young knight made unnoticed. 

Clayton parked the van near the south gate’s prison block building number 3 and made their way into the central elevator leading to the lower levels.

With so few guards to fight it seemed like the young knight was the biggest threat to them than the prisoners escaping.

“Guys we have a small issue.” Lily said.

“You really like to say small issue huh Lily is that an incest thing?” Clayton asked.

“What no I’ll talk with you later you butt! The issue I was going to say is this elevator is operated in one location only to prevent prisoners from escaping... So someone needs to stay here to operate the elevators when we escape.” Lily explained.

“Why not hacking it?” Re xasked.

“Tried it but it wont respond this is a manual type of elevator controls its analog.” Lily explained.

“Okay then, Big bro, Boss cap, Sniper man and Lily... I’ll volunteer and operate the crane controls.” Genji stated.

“You sure lil bro?” Clayton asked.

Genji nodded as he entered the elevator control room as they boarded the elevator down to the lower levels. Marky switched from his rifle to a pistol and a knife since his sniper rifle will be rendered useless in the narrow corners and tight corridors.

As they went down everyone changed their optics on their helmet to night vision as light seemed to be a bigger problem at levels 51 and below. 

“So Lily where do we go next?” Rex asked.

“Good question...” Lily replied as she opened the holo-map.

The pit is more like a maze for vega’s hardened psychopaths and killers it is divided into 5 sections and we just passed the mild convicts and from level 101 we will need to go left from the main elevator hall. Then head straight and make a right where another elevator will take us to the lower levels once we pass through another checkpoint we should be able to find the maximum security section where Willow is being kept.

“Well shit I hate dark places!” Clayton stated.

“We don’t exactly have the luxury of making choices at the moment Clay so deal with it!” Marky stated.

“Okay get off my fucking case Marky!” Clayton swore as he equiped his flashlight.

“Okay you two cut the chatter with the general counting on us to find Willow we can’t waste any more time!” Rex ordered.

“Yes Captain!” The two saluted at the same time.

As the elevator stopped at Level 51 the strike team made their way into darkness as they saw the living conditions of each cell was inhumane with only serving minimum amount of food to survive and the space was only enough to stretch one’s arms and legs and the bathroom was only one small hole.

The criminals held in each cell was begging to get out and some even committed suicide to escape their situation. he soldiers who acted as the prison guards left them to rot or worse. 

The deeper they went the worse the conditions were and the darker the pit go even though their is sufficient lighting. After many hours of traversing traps, security turrets and elevators they were able to reach level 210 the deepest part of the pit.

It was a long corridor with less than a dozen rooms only used for interrogation and torturing people. The guards here seemed to be non-existent making their job a lot easier.

“Alright, everyone fan out pick a door we are running low on time!” Rex ordered.

Lily started hacking the door controls while Clayton kicked the reinforce titanium steel door. Two of the doors only showed lockers and miscellaneous torture devices and others.

After many hours of hacking and breaking down the doors the last door at the end of the corridor was the only place they had never checked. Clayton tried to bash the doors open but the last door seemed too strong for him.

“Okay I think we are on to something... I’ll need time to unlock the doors!” Lily stated.

While Lily started working on the doors when the facility started to light up and the doors suddenly opened. Genji got on the radio as the elevators were destroyed on his end 300 soldiers are heading their way to kill Willow.

“Okay, Clayton take the left side, Marky on the right Lily how much time do you need?” Rex asked.

“15 minutes... I’m already at the 3rd binary lock who ever made this is a really butt hole!” Lily reported.

“Lily we got your back get that door open!” Clayton said as he mounted his chain gun.

The three grabbed the lockers they saw earlier and jammed it to the elevator doors and made some cover between them and the soldiers.

After setting the barricade in the nick of time soldiers poured through the elevator shaft and started to fire at the three. Rex and Clayton returned fire without the use of explosives as it could cause the ceiling to collapse on top of them.

Marky used his sniper rifle’s tactical infra-xray scope and sniped the soldiers that were trying to sneak past the gunfire using cloak. Rex pulled out a flash flare grenade and threw it at the soldiers much like a Molotov cocktail. 

The fire melted the floor creating a massive gap between the soldiers and them as Lily was working on the door with Bullets flying past her head. A bullet somehow ricochet off the wall and destroyed the only terminal to the sealed room. 

“DAMN IT!” Lily shouted as the terminal exploded.

“What happened?” Rex asked.

“A bullet destroyed the door controls... I can manually open the door terminal but it will take me hours to complete!” lily stated.

“Okay that’s it!” Clayton shouted.

He drooped his chain gun and pulled out a small grenade launcher from his side belt and fire a Hell razer  round into the door. Lily immediately jumped away from the doors as the Hell Razer round hit the doors. After a brief second the doors began to melt as it left a trail of hot titanium.

The Hell Razer round is a combination of Liquid plasma mixed in with ryghdonium powder and mixed with liquid Jormite when combined it can generate heat up to 9,129 °C though experimental and strictly not advised to be used for conventional breach weapons no sane Promethian heavy gunner will ever use a Hell Razor round unless it is absolutely needed.

“Well that makes things a little better...” Marky said.

“How is this any better we can’t get through until the molten titanium cools off!” Lily added.

“Don’t worry I got this!” Clayton said as he loaded another grenade round and fired it at the river of molten titanium.

As he fired a winter fell round into the molten titanium it suddenly froze the magma like trail of titanium in a matter of seconds.

“Nice job Clay!” Rex praised.

“Yeah, one thing I learned in the home... Never leave home without a hell razer round and a winter fell round at the same time.” Clayton stated.

“Well good said... Clayton we can hold here you and Lily go!” Rex ordered.

“Thanks boss Cap.” Clayton saluted.

The two entered the last torture chamber to find Willow or what is left of her Clayton fell to his knees to the sight of the Archer maiden being strung up the wall like a trophy. Her arms and legs dismembered in the most brutal fashion organs being placed into jars with one of her eyes being placed in a weighing scale.

“She is still alive... But barely...” Lily said as she scanned the dismembered body of her friend. 

“I’ll ready the Iso-med-bed!” Clayton said as he gathered his courage.

As he took out the stretcher Lily tapped him on the shoulder assuring him that everything will be okay and she vowed to work round the clock to save their friend.

“Right... Thank you Lily...” Clay said as he got the stretcher ready.

Lily worked on stabilizing Willow when they heard a step in the far corner of the room her spine tingled as they heard the sound of a blade grinding in the distance.

The two looked at the dark corner of the room to see a massive hulking soldier wielding an over sized knife like saw with blood shot eyes. The soldier proclaimed his handiwork on Willow was the best he could ever do as it was art in his eyes. He then aimed his blade at the medic as he slowly walked towards her Clayton grabbed his chain gun and without a moment’s notice started firing at the soldier. 

Each round either bounced off his body barely scratching him as he tried to distract him away from Lily. He then pulled out the micro grenade launcher and fired a crack shot round towards the soldier causing to stagger as the explosion melted some of his skin. 

“Oh shit!” Clayton said.

He braced himself as the soldier rushed him damaging the rotary motor of his gun and with powerful downward swing he managed to slice off the barrel clamp. The promethain stepped back for a moment and threw what remained of his chain gun at the soldier causing him to stagger. 

Clayton tackled him and delivered a three punch combination followed with a powerful uppercut. He then grabbed the soldiers sword hand and crushed his left arm forcing him to release his butcher blade.

The Soldier kicked him in the chest and rushed him with his knife in hand to stab him right in the chest. At the last possible second Clayton dodge to the right and kicked him at the side of his chest breaking over 4 ribs at once.

The soldier was desperate to win as he threw his Knife at the medic even before he could threw it. Clayton jumped in and caught the blade and threw it back towards the soldier hitting him right in the left thigh slicing off the femur. 

Clayton stepped in as he stated to the soldier about making people suffer because they only wanted to protect their family. The soldier just laughed at him stating that they were not even human and are just living organs for them to extract for the glory of their own species.

The Promethian had heard enough as he grabbed his face and bashed the soldier’s head into the reinforced titanium column. The soldier was not done as he grabbed Clayton’s arm in a desperate attempt to break free but the Promethian stomped the soldier’s back breaking his spine in half. 

Clayton then threw him to the wall and grabbed the butcher’s knife and threw it at the soldier’s chest killing him in an instant. 

“Well that wasn’t fucking easy... But good riddance to bad rubbish!” Clayton said as he clapped his hands.

He walked back to what remained of his partner and grabbed her weapon heart as the body was already battered and broken. 

“Thank you Trenchy for helping me out since our first day with the Boss man I’ll fix you right up when we get back home.”Clayton said as he placed the Weapon heart in his back pack.

He walked back to the Iso-stretcher and prepared Willow for transport when explosions were heard just outside of the room. Clayton rushed out to see the battle was getting one sided as more and more soldiers poured through the Elevator hall. 

The Promethian took cover beside Rex and grabbed a nearby assault rifle and opened fire at the incoming wave of enemies.

“What happened to your chain gun?” Rex asked.

“I dealt with an ass in the torture room... Trenchy got hit hard boss Cap!”Clayton reported.

“Damn it we could have used some support right now!” Rex said. 

“Captain we have more incoming!” Marky reported.

“We make our stand here until the general can get to us!” Rex ordered.

“Yes sir!’ The two saluted.

As the battle in the torture level raged on meanwhile at the surface of the pit the young knight was hard pressed as more and more soldiers were pouring in from outside the base.

The young knight took cover at some fallen debries as he alone defended the main entrance to the lower levels. 

“It would seem that the Vega- soldiers really don’t want us to get Willow out of here don’t they?” Kent said as he reloaded his carbines.

“Master Reporting in, over 500 more soldiers are heading this way as we speak with anti-material sub machine rifles!” Code Alice reported.

“How about reinforcements from the High Glaives?”Kent asked.

“They are 12 minutes out!” Alice reported.

Kent held his ground and fired openly at the soldiers as his armor did provide a large amount of protection his ammunition was running low. Though his carbine energy rounds could destroy tanks but it trains over 12% of the energy clip. 

He used the rapid fire mode of his carbines though it conserved his ammunition usage it also ran the risk of over heating the barrels and malfunction was too fight of a risk. As the battle was turning in the Favor of Vega the High Glaives  were too far out and had been busy dealing with the Mega fleet. 

A loud high pitched scream could be heard in the distance the Night Hawk fired its Rail gun and its lower turrets opened fired clearing a path for the scorgon to deploy on the ground.

“Wait, Lady Winter I thought I asked you to wait at the rendezvous point?” Kent asked.

“You did but you guys were having a lot of trouble so we came to help!” Winter replied.

The scorgon tank immediately took out the heavy batteries that were aimed at the Night Hawk as it landed. 

Kent could not fight against Winter’s decision making as she is the crown princess of the Frost Wolves which outranks him in every right and she is also the oldest member of the Strike team making her experience and wisdom invaluable.

“Okay Lady winter you can help... But if the situation gets dicey then get out of here!” Kent ordered.

“I won’t leave you guys... Regardless if that is a request or an order!” Winter replied.

Over 2 dozen marines and 3 knights set up defenses around the main entrance the young knight brought with him 4 marines into the main elevator shaft to see Genji was already finished cleaning up the guards that passed through earlier.

Genji reported about large number of guards pouring into the interrogation level and Without the elevator controls on his side it was going to be difficult to get a direct line from the lower level back to the surface.

“Alright, do what you can from here Genji... The rest of you with me!” Kent ordered.

“You got it boss man!” Genji saluted.

With a smile on his face the young knight walked to the edge where the elevator was and pried open the doors with his bare hands. 

“So this is going to be one big fall... Damn it... I hate heights and holes... Forget this!” Kent said out loud.

He took a deep breath and took a leap of faith into the dark pit below the three marines followed him in with their jump packs in tow.

Alice reported in as the High Glaive fleet was able to break through the second line of defense and will send reinforcements soon the Vega high fleet had recalled their forces from their reserves to defend the capital.

It would only be a matter of time before the High Glaives would be overwhelmed but knowing the High Glaives they will not easily back down. As they fell into darkness the Marines turned on the built in flash lights in their helmet to help them see and the motion sensors in their helmets helped them track where they are now.

“General we just passed through Level 41 and motion sensors are picking up a lot of activity in each floor!” Tim reported.

“Then we need to hurry Line up behind I have an idea!” Kent ordered.

SoulZero Deployed over 6 blade panels called Zone familiars automated defense drones that serve as the SoulZero’s extra arms and guns. Though independent in thought and motion they are capable of providing support to the main suit when needed. 

The familiars lined alongside the marines and acted as their primary boosters as the angel ignited it’s jet boosters the 4 of them made their way down with all speed. At the same time Rex and the others were slowly being overwhelmed by the number of soldiers as it seemed like they were not running low on bodies to throw at them.

“Shit I’m out!” Clayton shouted.

“Here my last mag make it count!” Marky shouted as he threw a plasma clip.

“Thanks... But if this is it I just want to say... I have not always not hated you!” Clayton stated.

Just before they got overwhelmed a massive explosion was heard in the elevator hall as a volley of energy clips that tore through the rows of soldiers. 

“What the hell just happened?” Clayton asked.

“Didn’t I tell you Clayton to cut down on the cursing?” Kent asked.

“Boss man? Thank the maker am I glad to see your tall skinny ass!” Clayton said as he jumped out the cover.

“I am seemingly skinny Clay I just want to point it out! and I am glad you guys are in one piece but what about Willow where is she?” Kent asked.

Clayton took the liberty of explaining what happened as Lily had a difficult time to move her as most of her organs are removed and most if not all of her blood was drained out. 

The team didn’t have much time left as the soldiers were massing for another counter attack as they worked together and moved the dismembered parts of Willow into the Iso-med-bed. 

It took a while for the entire team to get back to the surface after taking the stair hidden stairwell after the elevator shaft broke down at level 51.

“Finally...”“Wheezing”“” Clayton said as he was short out of breath.

“If we only didn’t run out of fuel half way through!” The marine reported.

“Right... At least we are through Now everyone get back to the Night Hawk we are leaving!” Kent ordered.

As the team boarded the Night Hawk just before they left the Planet they received word from their High Glaive allies regarding the science facility. It was able to escape into deep space with a large number of transport ships into the unknown region of deep space.

Despite their best efforts to save both of them Willow was the only one they could save. Everyone was upset as the Leaders of Vega abandoned their own kin as the planet was slowly falling into discord and most of their naval fleet was either destroyed, torn apart even after surrendering and fled the system. 

They regrouped aboard the Storm Raider to gather their thoughts and see about their next plan of action as to what to do with Vega and her people. Willow was brought into the Medical bay of the Storm Raider if their was any hope of giving her a second life the Medical Facility of the Storm Raider was the best shot to give her said chance. 

Clayton was slowly losing hope for Willow as she was taken away by the Knight Healers deep into the many hospitals of the Massive Arc-like ship. The young knight tapped his shoulder and told him to go with them the best thing to do was pray to the Faith for a miracle this day.

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Legacy of Eternity: Chapter 4 - Beyond the Sea and Stars Part 2: Return to Vega

With the Restoration of Sea city well underway the knight of the New Hope had been spread thin throughout the massive world. As many of the 1 million knights and marines fight to preserve the peace and establish a tomorrow for all to bare.

Danger seems to lurk in every corner as New hope received a message baring ill news. In Lasting hope’s War room their many of the Knights and marine commander met for time was not on their side.

“Thank you all for coming and sorry for dragging you out of your day off sir.”Rex saluted.

“It’s alright Rex, please what is the message all about and before we start this meeting what of Willow I haven’t seen her or Micheal for many days now?”Kent asked ?” Kent asked.

“About that General...” Rex answered.

The Captain began playing a video recording of the lieutenant what seemed to be dire.

Commander Anthony, If you get this please forgive me but when my brother went to New Dawn I lost contact with him for almost 3 days now... I followed his trail and found the Vega Shadow core took him back to vega to finish the extraction of the implants in his body... I smuggled myself back to Vega and found something much worse...  The Government of vega has been preparing for a full scale war for some time now... Their are many ship factors working round the clock and they already have 500,000 ships at the ready for battle... I infiltrated the command center and got as much Intel as I could... I fear that I might...””Loud  Explosion and gunfire”” Fuck I have been found... Commander I am sorry.

As the message got cut off from the source Lily extracted the battle plans of Vega’s government which was to take over the minor sectors that number to a hundred thousand planets. After taking these sectors they shall proceed with fighting the Galactic council of the United species or GCUS judging from the current arsenal of Vega’s army. They have the ability to pose a threat to GCUS but their first target will be the Fluros sector which is where the Dragon-wolf Kingdom was located.

“So they mean to attack us? This is an outrage... WE must meet them head on if we are to stop them in their tracks Lord Anthony!” Captain Fenris suggested.

“With out ships numbering only to 36 and another 8 barely finished construction even our Trinity Phase disruptor shields will prove useless in their numbers...” Kent stated.

“Then Why not blow up their factories before they can even deploy those heaps of scrap metal!” Commander Aizen suggested.

“That could be possible but we don’t have any teams that can perform a stealth operation at the moment... Even if we ask the Shadow Sentinels it would take them days before they mount an operation as big as this.” Rex argued to commander Aizen.

“Even if we mount a small scale stealth operation according to the timer in Willow’s message Vega will begin the first part of their operation in about 9 days from now. And travelling to Vega by Jump gate will take 13 days from here not to mention taking a hyper jump to Vega will be dangerous since the more common routes will take us through several plasma nebula’s.” Lily argued. 

Kent thought to himself for a time to find clarity in the midst of many voices in the room and found his answer.

“Silence everyone... I have a plan.” Kent ordered.

Since our ships are too few in number but are considered as the strongest by far so the Storm Raider will remain at least 5 light years away from the Central Jump point to Vega. While the Night Hawk will use it’s trans-configuration modulator to disguise itself as a common cargo freighter that might get us pass Vega’s security field. 

Once we are clear from the security rings and on the ground of Vega Prime we will divide ourselves into 4 squads I will lead the distraction team with Clayton we will disguise ourselves as merchants. Team two will be led by Rex, Marky and Genji as the infiltration team they will slip pass the guards of one of the possible POW prisons where Willow is kept. Captain Fenris and his Knight wolves will be our back up and stay inside the Night Hawk just incase we need an emergency exit. The Marines will also act as our spotters and secure the docking port in secret just in case things will get dangerous.

The Kingdom’s Fleet is already stretched thin since many had called for aide it is up to us to make things right. We will have 1 day to prepare before we leave make sure all things are in check and ready I don’t want any surprises.

“Am I clear Knights of New Hope!” Kent shouted. 

The Knights and marine commanders agreed and made preparation for their mission to succeed each knight, marine and civilian part of the Strike Fleet shall do their part. 

Lily began working on fake ID cards for everyone participating in the key points of the mission while many other engineers had begun preparing the Night Hawk’s disguise with reinforced titanium a common allow used by the people of Vega for their ships.

Many of his team were preparing their equipment and many more when he entered his personal armory. He found many of his old armors battered and broken in his many years of training before his time in Hell’s gate and even the armor he wore during his time in hell’s gate was there hung upon the wall as a remembrance.

Never folly, never waiver, for one show of weakness to the enemy of creation could mean utter destruction of all life. Never forget the days of old when the fell beings came and destroyed one and all. 

He started to put his war gear tempered again in the fires of the Great star forge of New Dawn stronger than any metal and lighter than a feather. The young Knight favors armor on the right arm as his left was mostly cybernetic in nature. 

The young knight’s mask the One Eyed demon modified to withstand the harsh conditions of space and any bio-organic attack laid upon him. Reinforced to the point that it can withstand a small grenade exploding at close range.

With weapons to his side the young knight proceeded to the small chapel in the Strike base and offered a silent prayer to Faith and to the three gods for the safe return of his friends and no more life should be spilled.

He met up with his Captain from the 612th Sky raider infantry of New Hope with more trouble to bare as it seems.

“General, sorry to disturb your preparation but we encountered several issues sir.” The Captain reported.

“What is it Captain Julio?” Kent asked.

“Sir, we only have roughly 50,000 marines and 100 knights available for deployment we have requested more reinforcements from New Dawn but they are currently deployed elsewhere sir.” Julio reported.

“Blast it... Then we shall only take the Storm Raider and what few people we have...” Kent ordered.

“What of Zerrohnian Mercenaries.... We can hire a few?” Kent asked.

“None are available sir they are currently on duty." Julio reported.

With a sigh he thought to himself of what needs to be done as this mission requires only stealth and a large army would only bring attention.

“Then we will need no army... We shall only hold with 2,000 men while the rest will remain here on Ren’veil... Captain Julio I am assigning you along with the other company leaders to start recruiting and training of the next batch of Marines.” Kent ordered.

“Yes sir.” Julio saluted.

“One more thing captain... Also open recruitment for the Vai’len post to every guild and village of our need of aide.” Kent ordered.

Julio saluted the young knight and left for the Strike Base’s  command center to deliver the orders of their general. At Sea city’s grand arms port was finally re-opened to the public for trade after the noble’s failed invasion. 

Many from the southern plains and the northern tundra had come to trade and exchange goods. From the northern port to the center serves as the merchant landing where goods and other products come and go from Ren’veil and New Dawn.

To the east lies the rally point of the Zerrohnian Marines and the Knights wait for their missions and to train the new blood in the ways of the marines and that of Knights. 

Here is where the knights stand not as warriors but as brothers to the young bloods who had joined their ranks. Here they spar and hone their blade for rest they shall never have so long as creation stands her knights will always be ready to answer her call.

The young knight rallied to his team’s landing pad where the Night Hawk was well and readied for take off. 

“So Boss, we are off to rescue Willow huh?” Clayton asked.

“Yes, is everyone ready?” Kent asked.

“As ready as we shall ever be Boss Man... Wait heads up Boss behind you the queen and her guards are coming.” Clayton replied.

He turned to see Kyvash with many of her guards had come and many more humanoid warriors readied for battle.

“I knew I would find you here.” Kyvash said.

“My Lady Queen... I am sorry but why are you here? I thought you would be in New Hope.” Kent asked.

“Yes, But I knew that something was a miss... My guardsmen brought word to me that you will be leaving undermanned... Is this true?” Kyvash asked as she walked closer to the young knight. 

“It is true... We are severely undermanned at this time the entirety of the strike fleet has been spread all across Ren’veil the New Kingdom had severely drained the resources of my army and now the Nobles had rebelled wounding most if not all my best...” Kent replied.

“Then allow me to Aide you Lord of New Hope...”Kyvash said as she snapped her fingers.

The Ground began to shake beneath their feet as the sea roared out as 50,000 warriors of the High Glaives had marched from the north and from the seas many Leviathans emerged to heed the call of their mother.

massive hulking quadrupedal beasts larger than the tallest skyscraper covered in dark black scales, blood shot eyes and tendrils from their backs that act as their ranged weapons.

These Hulking beasts though few in number they act as the transports of the High glaives and massive siege walkers. These creatures are smarter than any scholar they serve as the extensions of the will of their great mother and can act as commanders of the army if none are present.

“My Children battle hardened and tempered to fight all 500,000 of them are ready to serve you... In exchange for our aide... I only wish for an alliance between the Hgih Glaives and the Knights of New hope.” Kyvash asked,

Kent agreed to her request easily as an alliance was born that day between the High Glaives and the Knights of New Hope. With a smile she looked to her Sword god masters with a nod the Sword Adepts were ready and eager to battle alongside the brothers of New Hope once again.

The Glaive Drones the back bone of the High Glaive work force aided the Knight’s and their helpers in loading supplies into the ships with great efficiency as if they were machines.

One of Kent’s marines tried to touch the drone as it was ill advised by the Sword Masters quoting These Drones may look harmless when threatened they can release a toxic gel that paralyzes their predators until any Fang Wraith or Prowl Hunters to kill all who threaten the back bone of our queen’s army.

Both the Prowl Hunters and Fang Wraiths have a parent to child bond between them as it is ill advised to touch them.

The marine backed away as from the drones the Queen Snickered as her Sword masters picked on the young bloods. 

“It is quite all right to touch them... They will not bite... For they are surrounded by friends and will never see you harm... Word of advise the dru-vekar like being stroked under their chins.” Kyvash said.

The Marines much like a dog he petted it and scratched the under chin of the Dru-vekar to their surprise the drones were more like dogs that are domesticated and cared for. It warmed the hearts of a few Marines though caution still lingered in many of them Kent asked Kyvash to look after the City and his family while he was gone.

“Before you go... I have one more present for you.” Kyvash said as she snapped her fingers.

“What is this?” Kent asked.

The Sword Masters brought to Kent a double sided great sword similar to his Trail Blazer as it is 2 meters in length with an extended hilt, a thicker hand guard with a split weapon core slot in the center while the body of the blade is lighter and has a massive cylinder when split.

The Blades itself are sharpened to the point that it can cut air with a gentle stroke. 

“This blade was yours long ago It is only right that It is returned to you...” Kyvash said.

“What is this weapon’s name?” Kent asked.

“This sword’s name was lost long ago... What I do know is that it belonged to you... It seemed right to return it to where it should belong.” Kyvash replied.

He grasped the blade tightly and lifted it as if it were a pen as the blade seemed familiar to him in some manner. He took out his Trail Blazer and detached the split core from it and connected them into the blade roared for the first time in many centuries of sleep. As the blade itself vibrated to the point it caused a mini-earthquake the young Knight pulled it out of the ground as the body itself started to shake off some bits and pieces of it revealing a message.

Though the message was written in the ancient Xer-razh language he was able to read most if not all of what it conveyed.

Let the Dragon’s roar light a blaze for the Dawn we ride onto tomorrow...

He smirked at the queen and asked for a minute of her time before they moved to the first rendezvous point.

“Thank you Kyvash for this when we return from this mission I hope we can try going out on a picnic as you said with Lady Arra and Lady Aisha.” Kent said as he boarded the Night Hawk.

“Fa... I mean Kent... Be careful and may the three gods and Lady Faith be with you and your men.” Kyvash said as she stuttered a bit.

“And you as well My Lady... Aye you...” Kent replied.

With all the crew of the Night Hawk made final preparations for their departure Rex and Clayton looked at Kyvash one more time before the gates closed.

“So you and Kyvash huh?” Clayton said.

“What?”Kent asked.

“Basically my friend some of us believe the queen likes you... More than just an acquaintance.” Rex stated.

“Hmm, I dont get it...” Kent asked in confusion.

“Basically boss are you two fucking dating or something?” Clayton asked.

“WHAT NO, I mean why would I date her... I mean if things are different then sure but why the heck did this happen?” Kent asked.

“Boss have you seen how she looks at you and fawns over you?” Clayton said.

“I have to agree on this one Sir.” Rex said.

“SAME HERE!” Genji shouted over the distance.

“Okay fine... I hope that Kyvash will not kill me for this...” Kent said as he dragged the two into the secured room.”

After a long and very complicated explanation and some convenient posters and white board illustrations the two were amazed and dumbfounded by the young Knight’s current situation.

“HOLY SHIT!” Clayton shouted.

“I am literally lost for words right now Commander.” Rex added.

“Guys please keep this between us three if this gets out all hell will break loose!” Kent pleaded.

“But holy shit... She is your Daughter in the future where we are all dead and she came back to... What the fuck is that word again boss cap?” Clayton asked.

“Set things right Clay and be serious about this... Like Kent said if word gets out about all this Kyvash might turn her... Children... towards us and we are not strong enough to fight them... At least not yet...” Rex added.

“I want to point out that I wont allow anyone to touch her and if this does go out... I will rip and tear anyone who threatens her... Believe me Rex she has gone through so much hell to get back to our time... And I won’t let her sacrifice be put to waste because of people’s opinions.” Kent stated.

“No worries boss... You trust us with this secret this won’t pass our lips!” Clayton boasted and gave his commander the thumbs up.

“Right let’s focus on the mission first shall we? Lady Winter what is the status of the fleet.” Kent asked.

“We’re ready for jump Kent we can go ahead of the Storm Raider I already had the Jump route calculated.” Winter answered.

“Alright Everyone get on your seats and winter if you would please get us to Vega... We have people to rescue.” Kent ordered.

Everyone aboard the gunship strapped in as the 4 Avion class star engines ignited sending the Night Hawk into the hyper space trail. 

Meanwhile in Vega’s secret prison deep underground where the cold and desolate place held some of the worst criminals of Vega and even its traitors were held and tortured for information. 

Deep inside one of its many interrogation rooms the sounds of whips could be heard. at the center of a dimly lit room. Willow was held captive with barely any clothing left on her as her body was covered in wounds both from blades, and burn marks.

Most of her flesh was peeled off and started fester and boil as days on end she was barely fed and tortured everyday for any information. And none was given to her captors all the lieutenant asked from them is where was her brother.

The Captor laughed stating that she was in no position to ask as he punched her in the stomach and several more times in the face.

Her torturer was about to stab her again in finger as her little finger was cut off and cauterized and half of her ring finger was already gone. 

“You bitch you were one of the specters... the best of the best... and you turned your back on us!!! All because of a mentally challenged idiot of a fool!” The torturer shouted as he whipped Willow in the back.

“““clenching teeth and heavy breathing”“ Where... Is... My... Baby... Brother!!!” Willow said as she coughed blood.

“YOU FUCKING WHORE!!!” The torturer shouted as he smashed his fist on her face.

He left the room while Willow was still shackled though her wounds were not severe but enough to cause pain. She only thought of her brother as getting dragged back to Vega will only mean death for him.

I promised Mom and Dad that I will protect you little brother no matter what I will find you just hang on... Big sister will save you I promise...

Willow thought as she tried her best to think of a plan to escape and find her missing brother. At the same time the Night Hawk disguised as a cargo freighter has finally entered Vega’s controlled space.

“Gentlemen we have just entered Vega... oh my this is something!” Winter said.

“Oh Dear Faith what do we have here?!” Kent said as he looked through the exterior cameras.

To their surprise their are nearly thousands of fighters, frigates, cruisers, destroyers, and Battleships all docked in multiple space stations around Vega Prime. Hundreds if not thousands of Cargo vessels transporting supplies and other goods to Vega had come and go like a river flowing into the ocean.

“Okay, if we play our cards right we should be able to get through... Just like last time.” Kent said to everyone.

“Wait you guys did this before?” Winter asked.

“It’s a long story My Lady I’ll explain it to you later for now... We have company!” Kent replied as a massive shadow passed overhead.

One of the Security cruisers passed over head overshadowing the Night Hawk with it’s guns aimed at the ship’s Fake engines and hyper jump core the Security ship hailed the Night Hawk.

“Unregistered transport this is the Republic of Vega Prime's Security vessel Phoenix point... Identify yourself or we will be forced to shoot you for trespassing!” The soldier threatened.

“Lady Winter let us handle this just keep a cool head and we will get through.” Kent said as he passed the radio to Clayton.

“”“Clear throat”“ Oh sorry mate, we have some slight fume trouble here with our power cable we have been trying to fix it... sorry about that... This is Harlon J trotter of the Free colony number 6-10 Luminous spark... We are just here to pick up some orders from our colony Sir...” Clayton said.

“Okay Mister Trotter, Do not go anywhere and prepare to be boarded for a routine inspection!” The Soldier replied.

“You got it!” Clayton said as the radio went dark.

“Shit Sorry Boss Man I fucked it big time!” Clayton sincerely apologized for the first time.

“It’s fine after the last rescue mission we royally failed last time I think they doubled up their security... Everyone Get every weapon we have into the sealed decks and hide anything that can be seen as suspicious!” Kent shouted as everyone including Clayton started to shove everything into the storage bays.

“Right... Wait wont they recognize us? specially the 7 foot tall walking tanks we have with us?” Winter asked.

“Okay yeah I forgot about Fenris... I did not clearly think this through...” Kent said with a facepalm.

“Do not worry lord Anthony, WE can always hide inside the scorgon... They wont think of looking their!” Fenris suggested.

“Then hurry we only have 2 minutes before they dock!” Kent shouted.

As the Phoenix docked alongside the Night Hawk Fenris and his knights managed to sneak inside the Scorgon tank at the last possible minute before the doors opened.

Two soldiers including an inspector walked into the ship just like before Clayton did all the talking while Kent and Rex were right behind him.

“I am Captain Trevor Larkin of Vega Prime’s security force... Mister Harlon I believe we had talked earlier.” Larkin saluted.

“Sorry for the trouble one of our power link has been on the frits lately we tried to fix it but...” Clayton said as the power line suddenly exploeded.

“Oh no this can’t do your ship might get stranded if this goes on... We’ll inspect your ID’s then head to the docking port in Vega Prime to request a replacement power line.” Larkin said as he started scanning the IDs. 

Each ID made by Lily was detailed was registered into the data base to ensure no one suspects a thing. Despite how she looks she is a well trained assassin, doctor, hacker, and butler for the Redridge family.

With the ID’s cleared the Night Hawk was allowed passage into Vega and for a second time. As they passed through several security rings with an all clear from the Vega captain the main guns of the rings turned off and the team made it safely to the ground.

“I can’t believe it... We actually made it to the ground without a scratch and this is the second time we made it through... Holy Shit boss man.” Clayton stated out loud.

“Yes we should Thank Lily for this if not for her hacking and crafting skills we would have been done for.” Kent added.

The Night Hawk landed in the outskirts of the main city of Veldora II the city has been heavily fortified with shields, anti ship artillery and garrison upon garrisons of troops. 

After Landing Lady Winter went to the rear bay and asked Kent how was it possible.

“It is a very long story My Lady.... But man it has been about 4 or 5 years since we last been here...” Kent stated.

“Then give me a summary cousin... And this place isn’t a city more like a prison state to be honest.” Winter said as she opened the rear bay doors.

“Long story short my Lady... Miss Willow called for help to get her and Micheal out of Vega and to somewhere safe. While we were preparing to depart the city or should I say the entire planet went into a massive uproar and it turned into a major gunfight.... We thought Willow was a simple bartender but she was actually a for black operative... She is the best assassin their is on Vega but she only did many bad things to protect her Brother... That was until the Vega special weapons division took her brother in secret and replaced him with a carbon copy... She found out where her brother was taken after he was... Augmented and that is why she called for outside help to get them both out of Vega if not both her brother to a safe place... That’s why the General here agreed to take them both to protect them.” Rex explained.

“I see... I never knew... But Let’s get those two home Kent.” Winter said.

“That is the plan... Okay Lets all do our part... Clay, were up...” Kent said as the three left the gunship.

“Right, Markus and Genji we will move in the cover of night that way no one can see us...” Rex said as they prepared for their part of the operation.

The two made their way to the High income district of Veldora the security was getting tighter and tighter as if they weren’t allowing anyone in the high district. They had to take a bus and then walked to their destination and more police, soldiers and tanks are roaming the city streets.

“Something is way off about this boss man.” Clayton whispered.

“ Your right this is a lot worse than the time when I had to destroy the city’s sewage system to cause a distraction.” Kent said.

“ Yeah this is way off Boss... Should we abort the mission we might get caught!”  Clayton suggested. 

“No we wont have to push forward... we can’t leave Willow and Micheal Behind enemy lines!”  Kent stated as they entered a massive skyscraper building.

As they entered one of the massive luxury buildings it was apparent it was a gambling and auctions center. Clayton reconfirmed the location of the meeting as it was held in the auction hall 33-B.

“Alright Clay lets proceed with the first part of operation Dis-tract!”  Kent said.

“Right Boss man Ill do the Distraction you do the thing you do best!” Clayton said.

“And Ill do the not looks but actions my friend!”  Kent replied.

Clayton went to the Gambling section to commence the first phase of their plan While Kent quickly went to the rest room to make a quick wardrobe change.

Before he came out he planted several nano-machine spiders all controlled by the black queen and sent them to several sections of the Tower.

“Kent I will ahve full control of the tower’s security and cameras in 30 minutes.”  The Black Queen reported.

“Thank you Mother really appreciate you helping us out on this one.”  Kent said as his suit began to change into a tuxedo.

“My My Kent, you look good... Hmm you made some modifications huh nano-cell Adamantine fiber, Anti-bio weapon frame... You really did a number on your suit... Both style and functionality.” The Black Queen praised.

“I did learn from the best From Mother and you. But now lets do this!”  Kent thought as he exited the rest room.

A brief moment later in the auction hall many participants far and wide came to the capital to buy many of what was auctioned that day.

The doors suddenly went open as time seemed to slow down as the young knight made his entrance all eyes were on him despite his slightly underwhelming looks his presence alone commanded the eyes of many to look upon him.

Time to nut up or shut up...

Kent said as he took a mask offered by one of the service workers before he put it on their was a micro-chip imbued into the mask’s lenses to see the current bids, who is the highest bidder and the like. 

“Lets see if we can make something good about this...”  Kent thought as he put on the mask.

He was given a paddle for the auction and a set somewhat near the stage to the left of the main exit. Kent was shown the list of items being auctioned and what caught his attention was a few weapons and armor labeled Exported from the Enemy.

It caught his attention and waited patiently for the auction to make way for the Exported from the Enemy event.

After many long hours of waiting the Auction master finally showcased the special items. Kent’s Eyes widened to see it was Willow and Micheal’s equipment both in good condition but deep down the armor and weapons were damaged and the Sync-core for Willow’s Blade Bow was missing. 

“So they damaged their equipment... Those bastards I will make them regret this!” Kent thought.

“ Do not worry I am already hacking into the merchant trust and banks... and... done... you now have 823 trillion Uons at your disposal.... make them squeal as well for Willow and Micheal” The Black Queen replied.

“Thank you Mother I will...”  Kent said as he looked to the center stage.

“Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for patiently waiting... Now that we have come to our main event this evening... I am proud to present to you the Special Export items are of high tier alloy called Xerromite... A very rare and near indestructible alloy that is both light weight and easy to maneuver around... This type of metal is rumored to be a living metal as it responds to its wearer... Not only does this alloy make for good armor and the weapons that is made from it is powerful enough to be made into any weapon imaginable... Now WE shall start the bid for 1 million Uons?”  The Auction head said.

As the bid started many of the merchants were actually Weapons manufacturers and black market heads who would kill to get the armor the young knight made for Willow and Micheal. 

The Bids lasted for 2 hours long and reached a staggering 3.81 Billions Uons Kent won both armor sets and weapons as he bid 800 billion Uons of their own money. 

 At the back of the Auction hall where the money was successfully transferred and their equipment given back to him.

“ Thank you for your kind business mister?”  The auction head asked.

“Tenko... Tenko Voyka...”  Kent said with a smile.

“Mister Tenko, I am intrigued on how you were able to make so much money with just a small business of cargo transporting?”  The Auction head smiled.

“My family had been running the business for many generations... I was asked by my late father to buy these gear because he wanted to hang it as a trophy... I am only honoring his last wish... Now if you will excuse me I need to get these bad boys to my ship.” Kent replied.

“Yes, Of course mister Tenko sorry to bother you but I would Like to thank you for your kind patronage...” The Head said as he nodded to the guards.

The guards locked the doors before he could get out the head smiled and pulled out a shot gun from his desk and cocked it. 

“I wont let you get away with all that money... So please if you would Kindly transfer the rest of your company’s funds... and we will make everything painless...” The Head asked aiming his gun to his head.

“Sure... I will transfer the funds... After I beat you up and take what is mine...” Kent said as his blood rage activated.

The young Knight grabbed the bottom of the sofa and threw it at one of the guards knocking him down while the other took out a silenced pistol and shot him. He ran towards the head and pulled out a knife and threw it at the guard’s gun as it was unloading a bullet case gaming the gun in the process. 

He grabbed the Head auctioneer and threw him to one of the guards knocking them down in the process. 

“Shit I was hoping things will heat up later on not like this!!! Need to Find Clay and book it!”  Kent thought.

Meanwhile at the gambling section Clayton had been making a killing clearing each table with such terrifying efficiency that he had amassed over 500 million Uons. 

“Alright now for poker....”  Clayton said to himself.

As he made his way to the poker table and readied himself for a fight Kent called for him in the radio.

“Clay Dis-traction Phase 2 now!”  Kent ordered.

“You got it boss man...”” Turns off Radio”” HEY YOU BITCHES LISTEN UP I AM THROWING AWAY MY MONEY SO... HAVE SOME MILLION... YOU GET A MILLION... YOU GET A FUCKING MILLION... AND YOU GET A FUCKING MILLION HECK ALL OF YOU HAVE A FUCKING MILLION!!!”  Clayton shouted like a mad man throwing away his money.

As one of the guards approached him he back hand slap the guard with a case holding a million chips. More and more guards came to arrest Clayton when he openly slapped the guards with no mercy with the earnings he made and threw the rest into the crowd in front of him making his escape to the eastern corridor.

“Holy shit that was fun... Oh right the boss is waiting!”  Clayton said as he started running.

 The two made their way to the bottom levels where they met up carrying the Andersmith’s equipment. On their way many guards tried to stop them but they only met their fists and slaps since it was a non-lethal mission. 

The Two met up at the level 4 Parking lot though exhausted they were able to succeed in getting what they needed. 

“Boss you look stylish as always!” Clayton said as he was exhausted.

“You look worse for ware Clay... Let’s talk and run!”  Kent replied.

“Well I had to run 50 floors worth of stairs... Had to fight over 40 guards and slapped them twice for making me fucking run the stairs... And had to gamble away over 500 million worth of Uons... Damn I could buy an island with that money!”  Clayton explained.

“Sorry about that my friend tell you what I’ll compensate you for the money and build you a nice house at hope? What do you say.” Kent said as they hacked a truck open.

“That sounds nice boss... When all of this is over maybe I can ask Willow out on a date or something... And boss would you do me a favor of being my wing man?”  Clayton asked as he loaded her equipment on the back of the truck.

“It would be my pleasure my good friend... But first lets get these gear back to the Night Hawk and Join the search team for Willow and her brother.”  Kent replied.

The two boarded changed their outfits into simple work crew with brand new ID’s and for some reason they were able to escape unscathed. 

Clayton looked back as he was laughing hard like a mad man when he took out a detonator.

“What is that Clay?”Kent asked.

“Boss watch and prepare to laugh!” Clayton said as he pulled the trigger.

A massive explosion could be heard inside the casino as many screamed in horror leaving the casino they were somehow covered in brown waste. Clayton explained that before they started the operation he planted a micro bomb inside the sewage system of the casino to leave a mark.

“Nice!” Kent laughed as the two fist bumped.

“Yeah the place is a total shit show now huh boss HAHA!”  Clayton laughed.

The two laughed hardily by the time they reached the lower district their was an on going riot. Clayton was ordered to stay in the truck while the young knight checked what happened he grabbed one of the civilians by the shoulder and asked what had happened.

According to the poor fellow the riots already started many months ago as Vega was taking the children and strong bodied teenagers to the science facility and not given a clear explanation to why. 

After many months they came back and were a shadow of their former selves as if they were more machine than a person. More and more children were enlisting in the military after a few days and they never came back. 

And the government according to them is pressing the factories and common folk for 500 times more tax and progress of materials and weapons for war. 

“Alright... Thank you mister please head home... you need not sacrifice yourself to such pointless war... Soon enough we will come to Vega... NOW GO!” Kent shouted.

The civilian just ran into the crowd ignoring his warning Clayton stuck his head out the driver’s seat window asking what to do next.

“We need to double time it to the harbor my friend... If this continues we might get stuck here!” Kent said as he boarded the rear of the truck.

“Okay boss hang on!” Clayton shouted as he pressed his feet on the gas.

Clayton drove the truck through a barricade of police cars allowing them to make their way to the harbor. But the riots only got worse when the barricade was broken the mad gunner drove through many corners and alleyways dodging the police and attack choppers that were pursuing them.

“Clay I said fast not get us killed!” Kent shouted.

“Sorry Boss I am doing my best..”“sticks head out”“ GET OUT OF THE WAY DUMB PEOPLE!!!” Clayton shouted.

“Really? Dumb people.” Kent asked.

“Sorry boss they wont get out of the freaking way! And their are a lot of rubble and debris here... And this fucking truck is a damn stick shift!!!” Clayton said as he struggled with the clutch.

“Just get us their in one...” Kent shouted as he hit his head on the ceiling of the truck.

Kent was knocked out as they hit a bump in the road was so deep the bounce was enough to knock him out. 

“Oh shit! Sorry boss man... I guess its up to me to save the day!” Clayton said as he cracked his knuckles and neck.

He placed his foot on the gas as all hell was breaking loose around them he pulled out his micro grenade launcher and fired a single shot at one of the military barricades. With the tank gone he rammed through the vehicles with relative ease with the angry mob right behind them. 

The truck was badly damaged as he rammed into more vehicles deliberately and crashed through a stone wall. They were somehow able to reach the harbor losing their pursuers at the same time. 

Meanwhile at the Docking port where the Night Hawk Rex and Lily were preparing for their part of the operation.

“So... Rex, when do you think Kent and that moron will get back?” Lily asked.

“You mean Clayton... I think they will come back soon...” Rex replied.

“Well lets not count on our chickens for Clay to come back.”Marky prayed that Clayton wont come back.

“Why do you hate him so much?”Lily asked.

“He is a butt Lily... I dont think anyone likes being a butt!” Marky explained.

“Do you mean an Ass?” Rex asked.

“Well lets be gentle on those words Captain... But yeah same thing he doesn’t respect anyone else aside from the Cap, you miss Lily, the General, Lady Winter and Lady Aisha and Lady Arra for that note... If he gets the chance he blows up almost half the operation because he is obsessed with making things explosed for crying out loud we are on a stealth mission not an assault mission for makers sake!” Marky shouted. 

“You do have a point but when it comes to his friends you can always count on him to help... Like Chimera did say once... He does well but he does not know how to be well with others... I believe it’s his strength to be honest with you Marky and I respect that.” Lily stated.

“Okay fair point but one of these days he will get someone hurt and I (as a friend) don’t want anyone seeing hurt by that butt of a person!” Marky added.

“Right we all made a promise to look out for one another I think he just does things differently Marcus... He does have some roughs but im sure he is a friend you can count on the long run.” Rex said.

“Umm guys... I can see a very banged up truck on my side of the monitor... Its Bro and the boss man they are coming in hot!” Genji shouted over the radio.

“I can see and its more than coming in hot!” Rex shouted as the truck drove pass them.

‘Oh shit the brakes are out!” Clayton shouted as he steered to the left.

As the truck slammed into the wall of a warehouse Rex and the others came to save Clayton and a knocked out Kent. 

They got rid of the evidence and brought Kent and the recovered equipment back into the night hawk. After many hours Kent was back on his feet with a slight tingle on his neck after debriefing on what happened in the casino auction hall. 

They moved to the next phase of the operation which was to find Willow and her brother the question was where to start.

“Okay so boss what did you find while in the auction hall?” Clayton asked.

“I came up dry to be honest... But i did hear the Auction head say that they recovered the armor from one of the head military spec ops facilities located in the upper north of the city... I dont think we can go by a rumor to be honest.” Kent explained.

“Same here I tried to eves drop on some rich bastards in the casino but no dice boss...” Clayton replied.

“Hmm then their is only one thing we can do... WE have to infiltrate the head quarters and get us that intel...” Kent suggested.

“Oh great more sneaking!” Clayton said sarcastically.

“No Clay this time we are sitting this one out.... Since the city is still on super hot fire from the riots... And we actually broke some barricades and military vehicles they would be hot on our tails and since they blockaded the planet we are in no condition to leave until things cool down.” Kent said as he took a drink from his mug.

“Yus!” Clayton said in victory.

“But we will be supporting them instead... We need the following... Three pairs of disguises, an unmarked van, and lots of explosives and silent weapons.” Kent suggested.

“About that Kent... We actually have everything ready... We just need the van for our escape.” Rex stated as he loaded his pistols.

“Oh how convinient okay me and Clay will secure the vehicle you three get going!” Kent ordered.

The three departed for their mission when Lily just came out of the Medical room with a bottle of orange juice.

“So their they go...” Lily said.

“Yeah and Lily I want you to go with them.” Kent asked.

“Im just a medic Kent?” Lily said as she put her juice down.

“I know but you are more skilled in infiltration than anyone in the team... And your skills is the best their is to boot second only to Willow... Please help them out I‘m begging you.” Kent asked.

“(wow) That is a hard pill to swallow... But... Since you asked nicely Bro... Sure I’ll do it but you have to treat me to dinner back home and you know how I like my dinner?” Lily winked Kent as she grabbed her equipment.

“Holy shit boss are you two doing some crazy incest shit?” Clayton asked in astonishment.

“What... No... I would never do that... Clay what she means by dinner is a full sea food course dinner and a spa day... Man... My 6 month allowance will go out the window after this mission!” Kent stated as he grabbed Lily’s left over juice and drank it as he got off the Night Hawk.

“Right... Wait boss... Hey Wait where are you going!  Hey wait for me!” Clayton shouted. 

The two made their way to the abandoned ware houses to find a van at the same time back on Ren’veil in the High Glaive Manner. 

Kyvash was watching the morning sun rise from the sea enjoying a cup of tea and toasted bread for breakfast.

All was peaceful in the world that the Knight of New Hope fought for and maintained when one of her Sword Masters approached her.

“Great Mother I have a Report for you from Vega Prime.” The Sword Master bowed.

“What is it?” Kyvash asked.

The Sword Master stood back up as he told her Queen Mother, Master Anthony and his eccentric band of troopers had successfully infiltrated Vega prime and as you predicted the People of Vega are starting an open revolt on their current government. Their rescue of Miss Willow and Mister Micheal is somewhat problematic as they do not know where to start.

We have our spies working around the clock to find them but due to Vega’s increased security it is proving hard for them to move unnoticed my Lady.

We Have received also a report that... Mister Micheal was being brutally tortured and being dissected...  Though unconfirmed yet my Lady but our spies are doing their best to find the truth...

But the Captured Vai’len are still being searched My Lady but we did find 3 and they... They were mutilated to the point they do not wish to live anymore... 

She put her cup down and looked to her sword master with anger in her eyes as her breakfast was easily ruined.

“”“sigh”“ Kylo... Prepare the Royal Fleet to march on Vega... I will personally lead this invasion...” Kyvash said.

“Yes Mother I will Inform Master Tyrannox and the other War Masters to hold council for you.” Kylo saluted.

“Please inform as soon as they are ready... and ready my suit as well.” Kyvash asked.

“By your will.” Kylo saluted as he left her mother to her thoughts.

As he left the Priestess and the Mage came for a visit at the worst possible time as she was preparing for battle.

The priestess tapped her on the shoulder and asked if their visit was a bad time she was shocked to see her mothers in her home telling them that they shall always be welcomed regardless of the time.

She offered them a seat and gladly took it but the Mage was still on edge around the queen as she is a traveler and her presence could shake the foundations of Creation. 

The silence around her shrine was strong enough that one can smell it Kyvash offered tea and snacks for the both of them yet Arra was the only one who took on her offer. 

Aisha slammed her hand on the table asking why did she travel back to the past when she could fix and make the future better. Kyvash had no words to offer to Aisha knowing that her future was not the ideal future she had made.

“I tried my hardest to fix the future... For my children... Everything burned... Because of the loss of the Dragon-wolf... I only did what I believe is Right... I consulted many of my children and those who stayed behind... They all agreed that this is the future they do not wish to fight for their survival but merely to live... That Is why I took on the risk and I will bare the punishment in the long run...” Kyvash said as she looked down in sadness.

“Then why did you not Fight and make things better!” Aisha asked.

Kyvash could no longer hold back her feelings of anger and regret as she slammed her hands on the table cracking the ground beneath their feet as she shouted.

“DO YOU THINK WE WOULD NOT BE HERE IF WE TRIED... WE FOUGHT EACH DAY TO SURVIVE...I FOUGHT EVERYDAY FOR MY CHILDREN TO LIVE... I FOUGHT THE VERY WARRIORS WHO WERE SUPPOSE TO PROTECT CREATION AND THEY BLINDLY DESTROYED THE FRONTIER ALL TO FEED THEIR OWN HUBRIS!!! I SAW THEM KILL THE DRAGON-WOLF... I SAW MY FATHER DIE GRIEVING FOR LOSING YOU AND SPIRIT MOTHER... I SAW MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS EVEN MY BABY BROTHER AND SISTER DIE WITHOUT ANY MERCY BECAUSE THEY HAD THE BLOOD OF A MAGE!!  MANY PEOPLE I LOVED DIE BECAUSE OF THEM... I... I...”“crying”“ I ONLY CAME BACK TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT... MOTHER!” Kyvash shouted.

“Wa... wait... Mother? Me... I am your Mother... sis is this true?” Aisha asked.

“““nod”“Their is no lie in her eyes... I can sense my spirit inside her and her heart is pure... She tells no lie Aisha... We are her mothers... Or should I say I am her Spirit Mother... And you are her Birth Mother...” Arra said.

“Why are you telling me this?” Aisha asked.

“Because... I dont want to lose my Mother the same way as I lost mine... I lost my siblings and my older brothers and sisters because of the men in blue... I was forced to do many drastic measures to end their madness and because of them we were ill prepared to fight what came after them...” Kyvash cried.

The priestess walked to Kyvash’s side and comforted her knowing her trauma was true and the scars left behind by the war on her time had left more pain than anyone can heal.

Aisha saw how Kyvash grieved knowing that she her own mother scorn her so without any words she could not look at her own child and simply left the estate.

“Kyvash... No Anna, calm down Everything will be okay...” Arra said as she comforted her.

“Mother forgive me...” Kyvash said as she cried her heart out.

After many hours Kyvash was taken by her care takers as she needed to rest her heart was not as strong as it used to be. Arra waited for  at least  hours to make sure that the queen was okay before she left as one of her God Blade Masters approached her.

“My God Mother, I am God Blade Master Mundo one of the first High born of my Queen Mother Kyvash, I thank you for staying as long as you could for our mother...” Mundo bowed.

“It’s no problem I want to ensure she is safe and well cared to... I ask you Mundo for your patience for Aisha... She is a bit surprised because of what she had learned and not able to control her own emotions...” Arra pleaded.

“No Forgiveness is needed... But If I may have a moment of your time My Grand Mother to tell you of a story?”Mundo asked.

“I would be delighted if you would.” Arra smiled.

Long ago not many of my God Blade kinfolk were able to meet you two I was the first after the 7 War Masters to be born on Ren’veil before the fall had come... We were born for the purpose of protecting Ren’veil and we had grown to love her people... I and only a few of my kin had the greatest privilege of meeting you I was blessed to learn the many disciplines of the priestesses under your direct tutelage my Lady... That is why we hold you in great respect and would gladly die for you... As for Lady Aisha we hold her in the highest of respect and honor not only because she brought our queen to life on this beautiful world and she taught us how to use and control our mana flow and what separates us from Heroes and monsters... 

Though she always hated the idea of fighting and the history of traveling through time... She asked us to protect Mother when something happens to you or her and we hold our duty true to this day and no matter the cost... We willingly stayed with Mother even if she begged us to follow our own paths... We were about to go our separate ways and pursue a life of a common folk when... The Fall happened... We all swore that one day Ren’veil will be restored even if we have to break all the laws of Creation to undo their mistakes...

Mundo kneeled down before Arra with his fore head on the ground begging for her forgiveness.

“Great GrandMother, I know I am unworthy of your kindness... I beg of you all of the High Glaive wish to give the Great Mother her chance to have a family again we beg of you... Please help us convince Great Mage Aisha to be her Mother once again!” Mundo Begged.

“Please get up Mundo... Even if you do not say it I will be here for her as she is also my daughter... But Aisha is the other concern I will convince Aisha to with Kyvash... She is a bit hard headed but her heart is in the right place.” Arra smiled as she offered him a hand.

Arra asked Mundo and many of his Kin to guard their queen and make sure shew as well taken care of until her return. Kyvash was in no condition to move according to her Care takers. 

As soon as Arra left the estate all 7 of the Warmasters arrived at Kyvash’s home Tyrannox was the first to arrive followed by Sylrin,  Graizhor arrived some time after Gransto arrived from one of his Leviathans, with Hydrax, Tilfar and Astaroth arriving later that evening at least 2 minutes before the assigned meeting time.

They all took on a humanoid form for their true forms will be to massive for sea city to hold them. 

“Great Mother Forgive our tardiness this day... We had some issues to handle in the Righ-tol system that delayed my arrival.”Gransto Bowed.

“Brother Gran, it is not polite to Mother for you to bare bad news when our Mother’s own heart is sensitive to such!” Hydrax said with a hissing noise.

“It is fine Hydrax please my children hear me.” Kyvash asked.

“YES MOTHER!” Everyone Bowed. 

“Thank you my brave children for taking on my request... But now I ask you to aide our friends and family in Vega... For they are making their move.” Kyvash said.

“Yes Mother, My Fleet of Leviathans are ready to fight we only need your word and we shall bare our fangs upon those who threaten the Vai’len!” Gransto said.

“Mother I have amassed enough Torasque and many of them are begging to fight.. I shall Provide Gransto with the ground forces to put a stop on these wretched humans from destroying their neighboring systems!”  Graizhor saluted.

“Yes, I too wish to fight Mother my clan maybe few in number but we are ready to face the danger together with Brother Gransto and Brother Graizhor!” Astaroth said.

“Very well, Tyrannox I want you to head this assault, Gransto will lead his Leviathans and Astaroth will lead the ground forces and rescue the Vai’len and any other slave trapped their and bring them to Ren’veil offer them the same kindness that we had offered to those who lost their families back then... Hydrax, Tilfar and Sylrin you three shall temporarily take charge of the Righ-tol system and continue your patrols around the old jump gates leading into the Empire... And if any who come out of the gate baring the mark of our true enemy... Eliminate them...“Kyvash ordered. 

“Yes Mother!” Everyone bowed.

The War masters left their mother’s room for her to rest when Tyrannox was asked back into her room with a particular request.

“Great Mother, What can I do for you?”Tyrannox asked.

“Tyran, Look after your brothers and sisters if anything were to happen to me?” Kyvash asked.

“Mother please do not say such things... It frightens me with just the thought of you saying such... We will finda cure... Great Father is here I am sure if we ask He will help!” Tyrannox said.

“He will be busy very soon I will not burden him with such a trivial thing.” Kyvash said.

“NO, I beg your forgiveness Motehr but your heart is no Trivial thing... Without you we would fall apart... You raised us... cared for us... Loved us equal and true like Spirit Mother and Birth Mother... You guided us, taught us to believe that we are the heroes that creation needs, we fight only when needed and kill when it is the only resort...  Just Like Great father... If you think we will sit back and watch you get hurt because of us and your weakening heart then you think low of us we are looking for a cure... Just save your strength I... No WE beg you... Mother not to do anything reckless!” Tyrannox begged.

“””Sigh””Very well my child I will remain here and recover my strength. Thank you for putting me in my place my son.” Kyvash smiled.

“This is why we are here Mother... We are your children and your aide... No matter what happens will will always protect you!” Tyrannox said as he excused himself out of the room.

Kyvash looked out the window with her children and their future in her mind she could only sit back and watch as the world changes around her while waiting to find a cure for her heart. 

Tyrannox along with his simblings arrived at one of the Royal Leviathans or as they call it Megalodon Alpha that hid behind Ren’veil’s second moon. The Megalodon Alpha serves as the crown jewel of Kyvash’s main fleet the Enforcers of balance. With over 6,000 class 6 rank 71 strong Leviathans under it’s command nothing can stand against her enforcers. 

Tyrannox was greeted by 3 of her adept Sword Masters that will supervise the battle eagerly awaited for their War Masters orders.

Enforcers we have recieved word from our spies in Vega that the Great Father is currently on a mission to save one of the legendary heroes of the Strike Fleet and many of our brothers and sisters who were taken during the rebellion. 

We are to rescue the enslaved Vai’len and bring them to Ren’veil we owe them for their kindness to Mother and to the heroes who fought for her! 

We Move onto hope... We Fly for a New Tomorrow!

With all 6,000 Leviathans jumping into warp space their fury shall be first tasted by Vega as the scales begin to weigh the eyes watching over creation biding their time to strike increases by the day. 

The future remains uncertain until all the pieces are ready to play soon enough they shall make their return and when they do all will know the fire that swallows all.

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Dedication Story Eternal City: Chapter 1... I got Isekaied?!

How should I start this or where should I begin.... 

I guess I should start where it all ended for me... 

It was the last day before everything ended my team Antoneva, Elusha, Ann and Myself were on top of the ruined heli-pad Anka supported us as much as possible while we fought Hiro and the 4 kings. 

While we fought to our best while the other Wielders fought off the relentless waves of monsters from the black gate poured into Central city. Our only chance was to close the gate with all the black cores to finally free the city from this nightmare.

We were winning the battle against Hiro as one by one the 4 kings fell but nothing was said and done until the gate was closed. 

I grabbed the other black cores from Hiro as Anka and Elusha were barely holding onto life as the battle between the 4 kings was too much for the both of them. 

As I purified the Black cores I was finally able to seal the gate and hopefully saving the city before it’s impending doom. 

Male Commander: Almost their Just one more core... Antoneva: Hurry Commander the monsters are closing in! Elusha: Hiro Managed to slip away... Commander...

Just as the final core was purified everything seemed to be going well when we heard a loud gunshot over the distance. I suddenly felt cold when I looked down I saw I was bleeding a bullet passed through my chest. 

Male Commander: Just one more core!

Antoneva and Elusha looked to Hiro as he held the gun Anka shot the gun off Hiro’s hand and pinned him to the ground. 

With the last bit of my strength I managed to purify the last core and somehow sealed the Black Gate freeing confluence from the Monsters that invaded my home so long ago.

I smiled and looked up to see the rising sun was so beautiful as I laid down dying Antoneva sat next to me one last time. for a while I thought Antoneva was just another Wielder who just wanted to see the end of the black gate but now I know that she has a heart.

Male Commander: Hey Don’t cry Antoneva... Now that...””Coughing””Everything is over... you are free to do what you want... You can finally go on a road trip that you always wanted... Antoneva: Please Commander conserve your strength you will make it...Just hold on. Male Commander: It’s okay Antoneva your free now... Your all free now to live your life the way you should and not be afraid of dying tomorrow. Take care of everyone for me... And Antoneva... I...

I wanted to tell her how I felt to be honest but my body gave out from the blood loss. I can’t think of a way to apologize to her when we get to meet again if I were given a chance I want to date her and tell her how I feel. 

If the god or creator of this world can hear me... maybe this time I can make things right. 

I closed my eyes and slept for a while when I heard a faint voice over the distance.

Distant voice: Push... Just keep pushing... Distant voice 2: Congratulations... 

The next thing I Knew I was in a bright room I couldn’t speak or even do anything at the time. I tried to open my eyes I saw my hands were small and I was trapped in a cradle. 

Male Commander: What the Heck... I GOT SENT TO ANOTHER WORLD!!!

End of Chapter 1. 

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Legacy of Eternity: Chapter 4 - Beyond the Sea and Stars.

With the occupation of sea city by the Strike Fleet New hope well underway with the young knight leading the reconstruction. Many citizens of the city had begun to return and rebuild their lives with the aide of the three factions that form the Strike Fleet. 

Despite the efforts of all three factions to ensure sea city’s major success problems seem to follow every corner of the young knight’s future dream of building hope for both worlds.

“Rex, What is the status of the city’s defenses?” Kent asked over the radio.

“The walls are secured Kent though the rail coil guns haven’t finished final installation yet but the dread Knight teams are keeping an eye on the surrounding borders.” Rex reported.

“Good I don’t want any surprises keep a constant sweep on the areas and report to me if their are any changes in the surrounding area.” Kent ordered.

Whilst the gunship flew through the skies the young knight worried deeply about the people of sea city when Fenix tapped his shoulder.

“My boy, what troubles you?” Fenix asked.

“It is nothing Uncle, their have been reports of massive armies heading to sea city and we are double timing everyone to make the walls as secured as possible... I was informed of two armies are already in reach of the city by night fall that is why I asked for as many reinforcements as possible... But my army and knights are too spread thin across Ren’veil...” Kent answered.

“Then what of your army already in Sea city?” Fenix asked.

“We are only 500 strong with 10 tanks at the ready and 2 dozen knight wolves strong... According to reports from our scouts our opponents will be around 12000 strong from the noble of the jagged mountains and another 21000 from the burning sands of the south... We requested for air support but none are available at the moment because of the conflict in Charriot prime!” Kent replied.

“This will be a problem... Then I shall stand with you child your mother will kill me if we left you under powered!” Fenix stated.

“Thank you uncle I pray that we can survive the night...” Kent replied.

As the gunships landed in sea city’s new Base of operations the Surging tundra many marines and Knights alike prepared for what is to come that night. Over 300 Marines came in to reinforce the Zerrohnians already stationed in Sea city the royal guards of the Iron wolves would need a day to deploy at least 40,000 battle hardened knights. 

All they could count was the strength of the men who are stationed and a bunch of farmers who are trained with a bow. 

“General welcome to the fight!’ The Marine saluted.

“I wont miss it trooper now tell me what of our defenses?” Kent ordered. 

The marine took the two inside the make shift tent near the wall as marine officers were scrambling to muster what defense they could. 

One of Kent’s advisors Marine Colonel Sergio Greyford a trusted advisor in his time during the academy a loyal and one of the best strategist he could ever assign to his army and a good friend of the Carmive brothers.

“General, Good to see your complete again... We barely have any time to prepare only machine gun nests and most of our tanks are barely without power.” Sergio reported.

“How did that happen?” Kent asked.

“We caught some spies who managed to somehow disable our tank’s energy supply they slashed them sir... We can only repair two and the quick fixes but they are not battle worthy... We are on our own...” Sergio reported.

“What of our artillery and even the ships at the port?” Kent asked.

“the two heavy cruisers are already hard at work sir... They already sunk 4 air ships and 3 sea ships... They wont be able to help us as of right now.” Sergio replied.

“DAMN IT ALL! OF ALL TIMES WHY NOW!!!” Kent shouted as he slammed his fists to the table.

“Calm yourself child... Remember your lessons and they shall guide you to what you need to do.” Fenix said as he tapped his shoulder.

The young knight took a deep breath and remembered the path to the north of sea city was covered with rock and stone stronger than any steel making the path near impossible to pass through.

He ordered 5 of his knights to block the pass and set up as much explosive traps as they could before returning. That should delay the army of the north by a few hours a day if luck was on their side. 

With so little time left the marines and what knights are available trained and equipped the villagers and farmers with their armor and weapons. Due to the ID recognition scanner built into each armor and weapon it had proven difficult for the engineers to over-ride it. With so little time left to prepare only 200 suits of armor and weapons were readied before night came.

New hope base had sent what men they could and none more could be spared though hope among the citizens of the city started to wane. As he stood atop the wall waiting for the enemy of his city to come hope came to him and his people in the most unlikely manner. 

As he readied his armor and his weapons thrummed in anticipation to taste battle once again. Rex and the rest of the team rallied to the top of the South gate as this shall be the second battle they shall see.

“Boss, everything is ready we are all lock and ready to rock!” Clayton said with his chain gun to his side.

“““sigh”“ Glad to hear it Clay but I am worried for this battle if only I had not sent  most of our men and knights to the far corners of Ren’veil then maybe we can stand a fighting chance!” Kent said. 

“Boss, everyone here is on edge... If you are losing hope then everyone else will lose hope...” Clayton said as he sat next to him.

“Right, the big idiot is right we all took an oath before we left he academy that we will stand together... And everyone here agrees to it fully... We are with you friend!” Marky added. 

“Sorry, I know i might sound pathetic right now but... I prayed to Faith and to the three gods that peace can finally come to Ren’veil.” Kent said.

“We can’t count on help coming in any time soon... New hope is too far off to send help to us... At best we can do is to buy time for more reinforcements... What else can we do here my friend...” Rex replied.

“Then all we can do is to give them all hope...” Kent said courageously.

Kent stood from his seat with courage returned to his heart as he saw many adventurers from the west of the city had come and many more arriving to the city.

Rex played the radio all across the city to give the people hope and everyone who stands ready to fight.

I try to see the good and the bad in each individual and see promise as my father and my mentors taught me. Even in the darkest of times we hold to each other for support to fight against the darkness that lingers in our hearts. 

Should we let the temptations of others linger in our hearts then we may fall from grace. That may come to pass one day but that day shall not come so long as we have our brothers by our side and our family in the other. 

Though this land may not be our own but her people welcomed us despite some of her children trying to take what should not be owned by one... 

Here me Knights and marines of the Dragon-wolf we stand here this day to defend her people once again... She had welcomed us with open arms and now her children wish to claim this land that belongs to the people... 

I come not as the lord of Sea city nor as the lord of the fleet I come to all as a brother of the people and here I shall stand with all who oppose the coming threat.. 

WHAT SAY YOU KNIGHTS OF REN’VEIL!

Many moments later the sound of clashing metal and roars could be heard all across sea city as many of the knights and marines cheered and rallied to the will of their leader. 

Rex and the others took off their helmet and tapped him on the shoulder as the civilians in the city lit torches as they made their way to the port where they shall be safe.

“Boss, If I can say it and I know you hate that word... Today your no knight... Now you are a hero to everyone else..” Clayton said with a smug look on his face.

“Right... Clay... Sound us off...” Kent ordered.

“Will do Boss man!” Clayton saluted.

As he grabbed the Howl of the sleeping Dragon a war horn made for the Zerrohnian marines signalling the call to battle. 

Marines across the city blew the horn of battle as they like their knight brothers ready to stand together until death or dawn shall come.

With the marines prepared for combat Marky took his sniper rifle as he saw movement in the south a 300 meters away from the city gate.

“Marky what is it are they here already?” Kent asked.

“No sir... We got back up! It’s... Lady Aisha and Lady Arra as well... With a whole load of adventurers.” Marky replied.

“Wait... Aisha and Arra here?” Kent said outloud.

The young knight Jumped down from the top of the gate as Aisha and a group of over 57 B ranked to S ranked adventurers came to sea city.

“My Ladies why are you two here?” Kent asked.

“Is it not obvious... we are here to help you Kent.” Arra said.

“I don’t understand I thought you two will remain in New Hope to defend the entire town?” Kent said.

“The village is already well defended and the pesky nobles wouldn’t even dare to invade our town... With my Mom and dad there they won’t stand a chance...” Aisha said with pride as she puffed her chest.”

“Right, I welcome any aide that may come... Thank you my ladies for coming to our aide.” Kent said as he knelled before them.

Aisha stuttered when Kent himself the lord of a city kneeled before the adventurers of many beginnings. It had been long since the young knight had smiled like never before not seen in years after the trial of the Hell’s gate that tore his mind apart.

Many of the adventurers took to the walls and some to the gates with many mages and priestesses ready to provide support to the soldiers and tend to the wounded. They stood behind the walls while Knights of the Dragon-wolf stood outside the gate ready and waiting to test their mettle in glorious battle.

With only minutes left before the battle begins Kent looked to his team who stood atop the wall with their weapons at the ready Genji with his shield blade gauntlets itching to battle. 

“Rex I will leave the defense of the wall to you... I will be in the front lines with the Iron-wolves.” Kent ordered.

“I am sorry my lord... We request that you stay atop the wall... The people look to you as a leader and the lord of this city... you must not be killed!” Knight Captain Odin requested.

“I understand but I will not let you all fight alone...” Kent said.

“We can hold our own my lord we will cleave through their numbers and if their are any that get pass us... We leave them to you and the rest of our brothers my lord.” Odin explained.

“Good say Boss Knight Cap... Because here they come...” Clayton said.

Night was upon them as hundred or even thousands of torches lit the valley ahead of them. Thousands of iron foot march upon the grassland rows upon rows of soldiers and mercenary’s moved with spears, and swords within their grasp ready to lay siege upon the city.

Knights of the Iron wolves ignited their claws eager to battle the night became dead silent as the sound of hurdling boulders passed through their heads and destroying most if not all the houses built already.

“So it has begun...” Kent said.

“ARROWS INCOMING!!!” Rex shouted.

“Take cover!” Kent ordered.

Everyone took shelter behind the side walls as marines opened fire at the soldiers that charged towards the wall. The Knights roared and howled and began to cut and chop the soldiers tried to breach the city. 

“Marines Fire at will!” Rex orderd.

“All Archers take aim and fire!” Aisha shouted.

She called forth a spell called sylph wraith a spell that enhanced the travel speed of any object with wind magic and the strength of the bows become double for a short duration and can only be used for a short time.

Many archers fired back at the desert soldiers and killed only a few while the marines supported their marine brothers from the safety of the wall.

The Desert soldiers managed to pass the knights who held the line as they brought siege ladders to bare upon the city. 

“LADDERS!” Rex shouted.

“Marines switch to melee combat!” Kent ordered.

“It feels like we are going old school huh big brother.” Genji stated.

“Yeah, the last thing we need here is old fashioned 20th century music, and then some huh?” Clayton said as he kept firing his chain gun.

“Less talking more shooting!” Marky stated to the two.

“HERE THEY COME!” Kent shouted.

As the Desert soldiers placed their ladders Kent joined the battle as he and many other marines tried to cut down the ladders. The more they cut down the more ladders were hoisted back up half of the marines kept shooting while the others tried to keep the ladders off.

“Marines two prong formation brawlers up front gunners at the rear cover each other... adventurers if it gets too risky fall back to the city plaza our tanks will be their to cover your escape!” Kent ordered.

“We ain’t going nowhere Kent! We are here to help you and so we will.” Aisha shouted.

“I’m not asking!” Kent replied.

As he had his back against Aisha they fought together as more and more of the desert soldiers started to come in droves. The marines were slowly being overwhelmed with the numbers one by one the marines started to fall. 

“Aisha you lot need to get out of here now!” Kent said as he cut off the arms of a desert soldier.

“I won’t leave you I can take care of myself!” Aisha shouted.

“I know you can...But I’m not asking... Rex get them out of here now!” Kent ordered.

He looked to Rex as a group of marines carried the wounded while the adventurers were slowly being overwhelmed some were thrown off the wall. 

As soon as his men and Aisha’s adventurers were clear from the city wall he took a deep breath and interlocked the twin-excaliburst and pulled out the original Excaliburst. With both blades in hand he charged at groups of soldiers he threw the twin blades like a boomerang glaive it spun rapidly in a single direction cleaving most of soldier’s into pieces.

With a reach of his hand the blades returned to his side and stabbed a soldier in the stomach with the twin blades. His mask covered his face as he continued to fight atop the wall alone. as the only way to get to the citizens at the time was through the single stairwell that he guarded. 

Meanwhile at the south gate Clayton and several other marines braced the gate as best as they could. 

“Why, the fuck do they have a battering ram? and why the fuck has this gate not been upgraded to a Zenomite steel gate!” Clayton shouted.

“Our resources were diverted to the other gates so they have minimal guards while this is the only section that hasn’t receive upgrades!” Marky stated. 

As the gate was being smashed open Arra ran towards the team with her sisters to tend to the wounded.

"Rex let us handle the wounded... Where is Kent?” Arra asked.

“He stayed behind Ma’am he’s up top keeping these dusty bastards from going down... since this is the only way to get down from where they at.” Clayton said.

“Will he be okay alone?” Arra asked.

“With all due respect my lady... HE wasn’t called the Demon king of Hell’s gate for nothing and now's not exactly a great time to ask 20 questions.” Clayton said as he accidentally bit his lip.

“Right... Please leave the wounded to me Captain and mister sergeant!” Arra said as she carried a wounded marine on her shoulder.

Rex and Genji brought in several massive wooden logs and used it to barricade the gate. As the city was being pelted with boulders and arrows setting most of the houses a blaze. 

The priestesses did their best for the wounded as more and more soldiers descended from the wall by rope or ladder. The marines killed as many as they could before they were overwhelmed by the rushing sell swords. 

Clayton ran to the priestesses as Rex ordered him and with his fists alone he drove holes into the bodies of the soldiers with only his punches. 

“Foxy priestess lady! We need to get all the wounded that can move out of here the gates are about to get breached.” Clayton reported.

With only a few minutes left before the gates are breached Kent atop the wall did his best to buy time for the troops below the wall to get to the second line. The more he cut down the more are replaced just as he looked to the field of battle the Knights of the Iron wolves were barely holding on as they were slowly surrounded and some were skewered by spear and blade through the gaps in their armor.

“FALL BACK!!!” Kent shouted to the knights.

The Iron Wolves heard their master and cleaved their way to their wounded brothers for they shall never leave their brothers to fall in the field of battle alone. 

As the siege pushed on the southern gate fell before the might of the soldiers magic and their catapults bared down on the walls creating a gap for more of them to get through..

The young knight jumped off the wall and cleaved the boulders that were about to hit the retreating adventurers. 

“Kent, we are retreating to the city square... Meet us there!” Rex shouted.

“I’ll buy you time!” Kent shouted as he pulled out his pistol.

Kent shot as many of the soldiers as he could buying only a few minutes for the Marines to carry the wounded. Arrows flew past the breach and from the skies the knights did what they could to cut down the arrows before they had landed but some landed killing the retreating adventurers, marines and priestesses alike.

“NO!!!” Kent shouted.

He looked to the Soldiers and with blade and fury by his side he charged at the soldiers. The knights carried the fallen priestesses to the second rally point rage over took him as he no longer seek to wound but now to kill. 

One by one the soldiers began to fall they had killed many friends of him and the priestesses that he holds close to his heart are true.

The Marines were left barely able to fight their magazines empty, their blades broken and armor nearly none existent because of magic infused weaponry proved difficult for the marines to deal with on their own. 

Two spear man managed to pierce his shoulder and and leg while another soldier stabbed him in the back. 

“WHY YOU!” Kent shouted.

Kent sliced the spears off him and shot the two spear men as he grabbed the soldier that stabbed him, fed a grenade into his mouth as he threw him into the group of rushing enemies killing nearly a dozen soldiers. 

As he tried to run back to his men when his legs no longer responding to his mind. Something was coated in their blades preventing the black blood of the destroyers to repair the wound buried into his spine.

Odin managed to see Kent as he carried him over his shoulder to the second rally point.

With only 21 marines and 3 knights remaining their situation seemed dire as Odion and his knight brothers were already badly injured while the others were trapped in the front lines barely holding their own.

“Sir we can hold them here while the rest of the civilians and the wounded get to the harbor.” Odin said as he patched his arm up.

“No Captain, Leave this to me... I can still fight.” Kent stated.

“General you are in no condition to fight anymore your lower half is lost... We shall hold here Lord Anthony until reinforcements come... This is the role of we old folk!” Odin suggested.

“No one is going to leave anyone... That is it I am bring this battle to an end NOW!” Aisha shouted.

“No sis... if you cast more of your magic it will kill you!” Arra pleaded.

With hope nearly running out for them as soldiers of the desert surrounded them it seemed all hope was lost when a strange mist began to surround the battle field.

Foot steps could be heard within the mist one of them had drawn their blade that growled and grumbled for blood and battle.

The leader of the group were followed by a group of 8 to 21 followed by a massive number of lupus canis like creatures with blood shot eyes, Hides as black as the starless skies, with claws and teeth and mandible sharper than any sword that can shred through steel. 

The leader of this pact drawn his sword high to the skies above and aimed it at the soldiers with one powerful roar. The lupus creatures roared, growled and snarled and charged at their enemies without a second thought. 

One by one the soldiers were torn apart, dismembered or eaten by the creatures the death and screams of the soldiers begging to surrender were shown no mercy or respite. 

“NO MERCY FOR THE ENEMIES OF THE MOTHER!” The hooded swordsman shouted.

“Who or what are the ever living fuck are they?” Clayton asked.

“I don’t know... but stay on guard everyone... It looks like this is not over yet...” Kent replied.

Morning was upon them as the mist that covered the city lifted with the swing of the sword of the master of the beasts. The hooded beings lined up in a circle around the survivors with their blades in hand and their hoards of creatures behind them.

“What are they doing?” Rex asked.

“I don’t like it not one bit Captain... Boss what’s the game plan?” Clayton asked.

“Tend to the wounded... ARGH my back...” Kent ordered.

“But... We are literally surrounded and we don’t know what these bastards are anyway?” Clayton stated.

“These creatures are not stupid sergeant... if they would have killed us then they would have done so several hours ago... We have too many wounded to pose a threat to these things...” Odin said.

“I can sense a strange yet calming feeling from these creatures Kent... I cannot explain it but... They pose no threat to us...” Arra stated while she patched the wound on his shoulder.

The hooded men looked to the street heading to the southern gate as they lined up by two as they holstered their blades and kneeled before a queen like figure. 

“Holy... shit...” Clayton cursed.

“Wow that is one beauty...” Genji added.

A queen like figure who bore the body of a girl not out of her teen years with long jet black hair, pinkish fair skin, and brown eyes. She wore a garb similar to what Aisha wore a gown with flower and thorn embroidered at the edge with a somewhat revealing top and a grey corset with a metal guard on her shoulder, fore arms, she also wore silver shin guards and steel clawed boots.

This girl also wore a seven thorn crown with each pair colored in black, red and violet while the last thorn on the fore head was blue.

She looked upon the survivors with warm yet frightening eyes not even the knights could dare to approach her. 

“I am, Kyvash Worldender, I am the queen of the High Glaives and these here are my royal guard the sword masters... We are here to aide you...” Kyvash said. 

“I am Kent Redridge current lord of Sea city... I am sorry if we cannot give you a proper welcome Lady Kyvash but... We are currently pre-occupied at the moment...” Kent said.

“Yes, I can see that..." Kyvash replied with a smile.

“Pardon my intrusion Great Mother but War master Astaroth has sent his report... The Nobleman of the Northern mountains had been dealt with along with his army...” The Swordmaster reported.

“Very good, Rylon I shall speak with my son shortly... Have every available swordmaster and fang wraith guard the breach of this city and ensure the safety of the people of this city... and clean up the dead it will stain the air of our home... And master Anthony... I shall speak with you soon...” Kyvash said.

As she left in a hurry the Swordmasters had partaken in their duty as their mother ordered. No soldier was allowed within sea city as the Fang wraiths patrolled the grass lands and murdered any soldier who served the nobles who threatened the citizens of Sea city.

Later that day gunships arrived with reinforcements to secure the city and provided Aide to the wounded. Though the city and her people were saved over 8 of the 21 Priestesses fell in battle while the others were wounded to the point.

The young knight grieved for the loss of the priestesses as he grew fond of them and held them close to his heart as if they were his sisters. As tradition stated The fallen sisters were to be buried within the forest of the Wolf-Father. 

Their bodies were cleaned and surrounded with flowers from the Gardens of hope to honor their fallen sisters. The Grand priest offers a personal prayer to the Father of the wolf priestesses offering thanks to their life and in hopes that their sisters souls will be re-united with their father in the plains of solace. 

The burial rights were held privately as Lady Arra held the morning prayer for her fallen sisters and the last prayer on the 7th day before they are taken to the forest where the Father shall send their souls and bodies to the realm so they may find peace among their kin.

Days passed as Sea city was secured as more and more of the Sword master’s remained vigilant with their duty. The marines were terrified of these monsters as they barely ate and required little sleep and were loyal yet strict with their duty to their queen and her orders were beyond question to them.

As the city was finally safe and the royal guards had taken upon themselves to protect Sea city from any more harm. Reports flooded from all across Ren’veil that the high glaives had attacked 8 noble territories who banded together to take the greatest city ever constructed. 

Each of the nobles army were utterly decimated by the Fang wraiths and massive 4 legged creatures with a pair of massive sickle like blades for arms with a dragon’s body and head shaped like a knight’s head.

The cities where the nobles held were attacked by smaller two legged serpent like monsters with bloodied carapace with two jaws one inner jaw that can crush a person skull with minimal effort while the lower jaw that spreads apart much like a snakes. 

These creatures had triple scythe like ribs grown forming their arms while their bodies fire a volley of spike like protutions from their shoulders acting as their ranged weapon.

Knights and marines who saw these creatures in action were grouped only in 5 or 7 once they infiltrate a city their targets and anything that stands in their way  will be dead. 

In sea city many of these creatures had begun moving into the city as ordered by their queen to provide additional security for the city. 

In sea city noble house where Kent was still recovering from surgery their his closest leaders held a council of what to do next.

“Lord Anthony these creatures are dangerous... even more so than the enemies that we have come to face so far! We cannot trust these beasts... they may be helping us now but what ulterior motives do they have is beyond me.” Legion lord Fenrir protested.

“Yeah, boss these things are way too powerful we can’t let them do what they want even the civis are getting terrified... We can’t keep this up forever.” Clayton added.

“Clayton, Lord Fenrir please I must protest some of the populace may see them as monsters but they saved many of us and even if they pose a great threat the priestesses confirmed their intentions to help is true.” Rex stated.

“Enough I will not have any arguements about this any further I will speak with kyvash later on and see what her intensions lie and what ulterior motives she may posses... I want all knights and marines to remain on high alert... Once i speak with her I can see what she has planned for our city... or even to Ren’veil.” Kent ordered.

Though he was still  wounded and crippled his spin was repaired by the two destroyers, the black queen and the ancient custodian with a secondary exo-spine implanted above the original spine to aide him to walk and increase the efficiency of his blood flow and processing power and increased strength flow throughout his body.

The heroes of Ren’veil Aisha and Lady Arra with the young knight they made their way to the house built by the High glaives for their queen. It was located at the city’s edge near the coast line of the crescent sea here a humble home laid to built upon a small hill where it greets the morning sun. 

“So this is where she has requested to live... It’s not bad... For one she knows how our people designs our home and it feels all too familiar.” Aisha said.

“Indeed but look at the crest on the gate on her home... The crest is surrounded with thorns, with three dragon heads each devouring the ring in the center where the jewel is shaped like a wolf.... Hmm does it not sound familiar to you my dear knight?” Arra stated.

“Yes my lady... This crest or sigil bares a striking resemblance to the symbol of the Dragon-wolf kingdom... Strange but we must find our answers here.” Kent said as he knocked upon the gate.

 They were greeted by two of the Sword masters who opened the gate for them as they like many few are called the High blade masters the personal aide to their queen. 

Though silent they commanded armies of the fang and claw and beast they know not the meaning of failure, death or defeat. Only loyalty, honor and love for their kin and to their queen drives them this is what drives them and none shall be found wanting.

The three were taken to the back of the house where a small shrine was built where she waited guarded by her Blade masters none who think to kill her shall survive the fury of these masters.

One of the masters approached her and whispered upon her ear their queen looked upon the three with a smile and welcomed them with open arms. She stood from her chair with her cane by side ever slowly and softly her aura was strong the life around her rejoiced and danced around her.

“Master Anthony, Grand Priestess, and High Mage... I welcome you to my home... Please have a seat.” Kyvash smiled.

Like a child she welcomed a parent to her home as her children brought tea and biscuits to eat. The three settled down and ate the offerings while Kyvash only had chamomile tea.

A moment of peace had come to the three when Kyvash put her cup down and looked upon the young knight.

“I Understand that many of your men and the people of the Vai’len and of the Dragon-wolf are concerned of my children whether we are friend or foe?” Kyvash asked.

“How did you!” Kent said.

“I know many things in many lifetimes young master... I had lived long enough and seen many friends and family fall to betrayal and deception... I shall answer your questions with honesty and no lie shall pass my lips...” Kyvash said.

“Then answer me this... Are you’re children Friend or foe?” Kent asked.

“We are friends of the Dragon-wolf and the Vai’len, I guess you can say that I am a byproduct of the union between the two species... The love of three people gave birth to me so long ago... And my children share both the blood of Knight and that of Vai’len.” Kyvash said.

“How can that happen when we only arrived about 2 to 3 years ago?” Kent said.

“That is a question that I shall not answer for now... If you I should lie to you... You can have my head...” Kyvash replied.

The Blade Masters were shocked and about to draw their blades when their queen raised her hand stopping the masters from defending their queen.

The young knight never bothered to draw his blades his judgement told him this queen was telling nothing but truth. the queen giggled and smiled for the first time in many eons to finally have a small conversation with those she considers as equals. 

Aisha suddenly stopped when she saw a small pendant of glimmering starlight surrounded by colored gemstones that shined like the colors of the rainbow.

She immediately realized that this is the pendant of Silver Stars a sacred heirloom of her family. 

“Then I have a question... Why do you have the pendant of the Silver Starlight with you!” Aisha stated as she pointed to the pendant Kyvash wore.

The pendant of the Silver stars is an heirloom to the mages of Ren’veil for it is one of the 5 heirlooms of their goddess Ishtar of the great earth. This pendant was passed down to the original Ayekawa family’s grand mage to another and only one exists but now their is another.

“Aisha, mind your manners!” Arra said.

“Not this time sis... The pendant of Silver Starlight is an Heirloom of my Family and it is currently with my mother... Only one in existence and none other...” Aisha stated angrily.

“Aisha please calm yourself... Their maybe a possible explanation to this.” Kent said as he tried to calm her down.

“No I shall not calm down... How did you come to possess something that my mother holds now!” Aisha shouted.

“It is fine I shall answer this... I was a traveler far from your time... In a world where the Dragon-wolf and Ren’veil was no more... Fell to the hands of the empire... I vowed vengeance for the dead and for my family... I am the last of the Dra-wvel I am Kyvash  World Ender...” Kyvash said as she started to cough heavily. 

The caretakers immediately rushed to their queen’s side and tended to her every need the three were asked to wait in a private room while their queen was carried to her private chamber.

Aisha could not calm down knowing that a traveler had come to their world as her mother warned her about a traveler who possesses knowledge of both present and future events. They are not to be trusted for their knowledge alone is so dangerous that it could change the future and Aisha does not want a traveler to impose on the past it could have a dangerous result in the outcome for the future.

“Aisha you were rude to our savior just now... I wish for you to apologize to her.” Arra said with an angered look.

“What... No... SHE IS A TRAVELER, If she discloses information to us it will have a dangerous consequence... I wont allow her to disclose any information the temptation is too much for anyone to withstand.” Aisha said furiously.

Kent meditated heavily to clear his thoughts and to find some clarity that burdens him. After a brief moment he opened his eyes and asked Aisha to calm down all that he wishes was peace and nothing more. 

“Aisha, I had enough of fighting... If it is okay with you and Lady Arra I shall speak with Kyvash when we are allowed to do so...” Kent said with clarity in his voice.

“Very well, I believe you will make the right choice.” Arra said.

“Okay, But I... Really want to know how Kyvash possessed the pendant?” Aisha mumbled.

Kent snickered as Aisha still tried to act cool despite being upset while she puffed her cheeks and pouted at her sister for not agreeing with her. 

After several minutes one of care takers of Kyvash went into the room asking for only the young knight to enter their queen’s room while Aisha and Arra were to be escorted back to Hope. 

“Then we will see you tomorrow Kent, Until then may the Father guide you.” Arra prayed.

“May Faith guide you safely to your home.” Kent replied.

The caretaker guided the young knight to Kyvash’s master bedroom where she was tended by 4 doctors of her kingdom and guarded by 4 High Blade masters in each corner of the room.

Before he was allowed to enter the room no weapon was allowed inside their queens room. He gave all weapons to the blade masters and ensured nothing remained after another inspection the young knight was cleared to enter Kyvash’s room.

Upon entering their queens room Kyvash was resting upon a soft bed in her night gown with the window open letting the fresh breeze of the sea to enter her room.

The young knight walked up next to her bed and sat next to her as she slowly opened her eyes though she was half asleep he could hear a feint whisper from her lips as she was slowly waking up. 

Without any hesitation she reached out to the young knight and held his hand.

“You remind me of my father so long ago...”Kyvash said delicately.

“I am sorry my lady... But Lady Aisha is worried that you may bring ruin to both the Dragon-wolf and the Vai’len... Are you going to do so?” Kent asked.

“No... I vowed to my family that if I ever come back to this time... I will make things right... This 2nd chance wont slip again...” Kyvash replied.

“Then tell me the truth... Why did you send your Sword masters to sea city even before the ambush of the slavers and why do you have 2 of your so called war masters constantly observing Aisha and Arra and myself included from a far... Who are you truly?” Kent asked.

“I only ask one thing from you... that you never tell this to any other soul beyond this room... Promise me...”Kyvash Begged as if her life depended on it.

“Very well I vow in the name of Faith and the Three gods that your secret shall not pass my lips.” Kent pledged with honor.

“Thank you... ” Kyvash whispered.

The young knight leaned next to the resting queen and whispered to him gently like the blessed wind. As he heard her words his eyes opened shocked to what he had realized the queen of the glaives knew deep down the young knight may not accept the answer he sought from her.

Kent was in disbelief as he slowly walked to the door and before he left with one more look to her. He saw no lie in her eyes all that he saw was longing to be with those she had lost.

“I promise you that this secret will not pass my lips... No living soul shall ever know of this truth... I will return... and end your sadness... This I swear.” Kent said as he left the room.

Kyvash reached out to the young knight as tears shed from her eyes like a river flowing from the mountain into the seas she cried. Longing to be freed from the shackles of isolation, death and madness brought about by the years of loneliness. Despite her children by her side the piece of heart that still remained as a human. 

As he left the High glaive estate heading back to hope by gunship before the bay doors closed he asked to leave it open as he needed some air. The cold September wind was upon the land his thoughts were clouded the black queen worried greatly for her son.

The next morning Kent cleared his mind and most of his schedule as Winter told him to take the day to himself. He inspected the landscape where the Knights and marines had begun rebuilding the damages to the city during the siege and many merchants and traders from Hope to the Capital had come to barter. 

He made his way back to the High Glaive manner where the massive beasts reported by the marines were guarding the manner while the serpent like creatures stood beside them waiting for their next orders. 

The guards glanced at the young knight with a snarl and growl they simply let him pass and looked into the distant hill full life as if it was their first time seeing such beauty.

“My Glaive torsk and the Prowl hunters are young yet experienced in combat... forgive my children for this is the first... in many eons have they seen their home full of life.” A familiar voice said.

Kent looked back to see Kyvash walking alongside two of her sword masters in tow. As she approached him the Glaive Torsks and the Prowl Hunters bowed before their queen and moved a measurable distance away from her.

He could only gave at the queen of the High Glaives as she wore a white dress decorated with flowers and vines stretched across the skirt  while she wore one elbow length glove on the left arm while her right only bore a silver bracelet belonging to the Dragon-wolf.

She simply had tied her hair with a bow and a small lotus hairpin and a scarf wrapped on her arms. 

“What brings you to visit the home of my children and I?” Kyvash said.

“I was merely passing through... I could not forget what you said yesterday... And I do not know where to begin to be honest. “Kent replied.

“Then, may this humble queen request from you... To take this humbled one to visit the village where she was born?” Kyvash asked with a bow.

“Very well, I only am concerned about your... children as most of the Vai’len back in the village are concerned about them...” Kent stated.

“You need not worry... My children know friend and foe they will never attack anyone unless provoked, a grave injustice was made or ordered by me and my war masters...” Kyvash explained. 

“Then I shall take your word for it.” Kent replied.

“Thank you... Shall we get going then.” Kyvash asked smiling gently to the young knight.

“Very well, shall we take a gunship to where this village is?” Kent asked as he pulled out his intercom. 

“No need may I ask we take a carriage there? it is not far..." Kyvash said.

Kent acted as the Queen’s escort for the day when they walked back to Sea city the high glaives guarding the southern gate reacted to their queen and bowed. The marines realized that the girl next to the young knight was no ordinary girl despite the knights of the Strike fleet kept quiet about the existence of the High Glaive Queen.

The Sword masters who guard the southern gate kept to their duty while the Fang wraiths marched on and patrolled the main road leading to the southern coast.

When they reached the wagon station Rex and Clayton approached the knight as they too were heading back to New Hope.

“General, I’m surprised your here today since Lady Winter asked you to take a rest.” Rex saluted.

“I am resting today Rex, Im acting as Lady Kyvash’s escort... Since dangers are still present she personally requested me to be her escort at least for today.” Kent replied.

“Then you two have fun... By the way boss man Lady Aisha is looking for you earlier and wanted to speak with you regarding about a Request or something to the Jorl’trax forest... She wants to speak with you as soon as you return boss man.” Clayton reported.

“I’ll do that as soon as possible... my Lady if that would be fine?” Kent asked.

“That is okay... once you drop me off at the village of Hope I can simply take a walk around the village on my own until you are done with your business... Even if I am alone none touch me...” Kyvash said. 

“Ill take some of that action Scary lady.” Clayton replied. 

Rex and Clayton along with 5 other marines boarded the gunships heading back to the Strike Base while the two took the carriage leading to New hope. 

As they got on the carriage the Queen looked out the window of the carriage to see the grasslands of Ren’veil flourish like never before. Though the road was bumpy and the sound of galloping horses and the bumping road against the wooden wheel made some discomfort to the young knight.

But for Kyvash it was a nostalgic annoyance as they passed the stone bridge of Jorka. Kyvash smiled and saw the large Oaken tree near the lake of clarity still bare flowers during the early autumn season.

“It reminds me of a time before the Fall.. Mother would take me to the port city and we would look upon the gallery of clothes, and many trinkets their... And I would only buy books and... My siblings would go off on their own to Faith knows where...” Kyvash mumbled.

“Tell me Kyvash, why did you choose to travel back to his time?” Kent asked.

“I... Can only travel to a certain point once I travel with my children It locks us to this time...  I can only reveal to you so much information that i see fit for a time nothing more or less... But I will tell you that I have 2 mothers... One who gave birth to me... and the other who shared with me her blood and spirit... You will understand it soon enough...” Kyvash confessed.

“To be honest with you... I really am confused about Time travel... Is beyond me... But I can tell you are not lying and you are longing for what you lost.” Kent said with astonishment.

“I wish not to burden you with more information than what i told you already... I wish to know... how can you openly trust me so... When we just barely met.” Kyvash said.

“The eyes are the windows of the soul when one knows how to look... one can decipher the true intent of those whom we speak... When I saw your eyes I can tell you did not lie... If you were to lie I shall tell right away.” Kent answered with honesty in his heart.

The queen giggled and smiled conversing with the young knight like a parent to a child if one can say. As they passed by the flower gardens Kyvash looked as the children played on the gardens without a care in the world.

Despite her queen figure she was just a child deep down and only wanted to live a normal life. Upon arriving in New Hope Village the sword Vanguard of the High Glaives welcomed their Mother with open arms.

"Welcome My queen, to the Village of new Hope.” The Sword master bowed.

“Thank you Jonah for a warm welcome... Now I must be off to see the village where I grew up on... Please also tell Tyrannox and the others to meet with me here at hope by the end of this week I wish for them to meet an important person.” Kyvash ordered. 

“Your will be done My Queen Mother.” Jonah saluted. 

She turned to the young knight and asked him where was the temple of the Wolf Father as it bore a great significance to her. Making east from the western gate the two passed through the South east market district that sold many items of restoration, rejuvenation and much more. 

Many young and old adventurers come and go to the guild but the young and aspiring adventurers to the Wolf Father temple to receive his blessing or from the three gods before they depart on their journey for greatness.

Kyvash looked around the entrance of the temple and saw many young adventurers training to hold their weapon and to give them a chance in the world today.

She smiled and remembered a time where even her Father and Mothers who trained her in many forms of the blade, arcane, and spiritual arts.

Kyvash approached the training adventurers when one of the priestesses stopped her from interrupting the exercise.

“This Humble one begs for your forgiveness but you are not allowed here as these young ones are training at the moment... You might be put at risk if you are to approach.” The priestess said cautiously. 

“Ah forgive me... I was merely reminiscing of a time long pass...” Kyvash said as she walked away.

Kent noticed a sense of longing asking what was the matter when she told him that long ago she became an adventurer like her mother yet her father forbade her from taking any dangerous quests. 

She was only allowed to partake in the simple and merry quests such as gathering herbs, helping the village and the like. Though the queen understood her Father’s intentions her mothers allowed her to take on a request to bring in a dangerous criminal to justice.

With Blade in hand and the quest form on the other it took days for her to find the criminal who hid in the southern slums of the village. though she found the criminal she was caught and nearly lost her life that day just before the criminal had his way with her. 

“Father saved my life that day and brought the criminal in for me... I understand then why Father did not want me to take on such dangerous tasks I saw the fear in my Family’s eyes and Mother and 2nd Mother was wrong to send me to such a task so... I never bothered to take on any more dangerous tasks again Because I was afraid of taking a life... and when to spare one...” Kyvash said as they walked into the temple.

“Then what happened?” Kent asked.

“I continued my adventuring career for a while and honed my skills with the blade and arcane arts... Over the next 5 years everything seemed to be okay until they came...”Kyvash said as her anger started to build.

“They came... In number with fire and bullet they descended upon Ren’veil... The Knights of New Hope and the Dragon-wolf proved a match for them when they used a powerful bio-weapon that rendered both the Dragon-wolf’s army and the Knights of New Hope in effective... Their they culled many knights and marines... They never slowed or showed signs of mercy... Mother tried her best to banish them from the Frontier... But she was killed right before our eyes... 2nd Mother and Father rebelled and all of Ren’veil fought back... soon Only a dozen remained... 2nd Mother sacrificed herself to allow us to escape... I remember what she said My child even if I am gone I will always be with you in heart and spirit... Know the love of our family shall never die so long as we believe their is hope for a tomorrow that will come... Now go and live for the Father and the spirit of our people ride with you.” Kyvash explained as her anger turned to sadness.

Tears started to flow down from her eyes remembering how her 2nd Mother died buying time for those who are left to escape as fear gripped her heart. The young knight provided what comfort he could the High glaives all over ren’veil could feel their Mother’s sadness specially her children who bare the same anger and resentment for those who claimed the life of Ren’veil.

Kyvash held her heart as her pain grew too much and fell unconcious the young knight carried her inside the temple calling out for help.

Inside the temple the Priestesses provided as much aide as they could and a room for her to rest.

“I provided some basic medicine for her Kent, but it is strange... I can sense a fragment of her spirit and a power so pure... It feels so familiar as if she is...” Arra explained.

“My Lady, you should not say it... If you believe it is true then don’t say anything to anyone... I made a promise to Protect her please Arra I beg you keep this with you and no one else must know.” Kent pleaded.

“I will if she is then... I will do what I can to console and provide comfort... I could sense her spirit Kent... She had been through many dark places and had endured much pain... As a Priestess I cannot over look her condition... I will aide you in helping her my dear.” Arra winked.

She went back in the room to check on the queen to see her condition was improving Arra sat next to her and gently stroked her cheek and replaced the cloth keeping her fever down. 

Some time later in the Temple of the Wolf Father Kyvash slowly woke up with a heavy heart and hands colder than ice.

Kyvash tried to get up but her body was still to weak to move when Arra entered the room everything slowed down.

“My, my you should not try to strain your tired body...”Arra said as she laid Kyvash down.

“Mother...” Kyvash cried.

With clouded vision she unwillingly embraced the young priestess like a child she did not let her go and simply cried out. 

Surprised she did not know what else to do but to comfort her and console her pain as best as she could. 

“Priestess Mother... Mother... I’m sorry if I couldn’t save you, Mother and Father I could not save... I beg for your forgiveness... Mother... I return to you all this time to make things right... This time I will save you all... I promise!” Kyvash cried.

“hush... My child I’ll be right here...”Arra said as she gently patted her head.

She was later given some medicine brought by the High Glaive caretakers out of worry the young knight asked Lily to come and do a complete medical check on the Queen.

Arra took the opportunity to head to the inner sanctum of the Temple to ask guidance to the three guidance. 

Lily reported to the young knight that the queen’s heart is weaker or weakened over the years of combat and the veins around her heart had grown weaker and weaker. It was surprising for the medic for the girl to have lived longer than she should and her body had more cracks on it than any other Zerrohnian she had ever met.

“Kent I recommend you bring her to the base’s hospital that way I can treat her body if this continues... She might die.” Lily suggested.

“I will consult her first... Since she is the Queen of the High Glaives this will not be an easy decision... But thank you for coming Lily it really is appreciated.” Kent replied.

“Right, I had to skip work back at sea city but this is well worth it... But Kent, I’m serious don’t move her unless she is properly rested and I will be expecting follow up check ups.” Lily said as she left the room.

As time passed the young priestess prayed to the Wolf Father to find clarity to what needs to be done. Deep within the halls of the Temple Arra prayed and awaited for a sign from one of the three gods.

Great Father, in this time of dusk I ask for your guidance for a soul lost in time this humble servant daughter asks thee for thy grace... I beg of thee for a sign of what must be done...

Moments passed as the temple itself was enveloped with The Father whispered softly as if the god himself embraced his daughter and guided her to what she need be done.

Let your heart decide to what is true or not my child of Ishtar and lunar... Let your heart be your guide now and forever more I shall stand with you. 

Upon returning to the room Kyvash was already awake and their stood Kent guarding her. 

“Arra, Had you found your answer?” Kent asked.

“Indeed I have... Kent, I must have a private word with the lady... While you are needed at your base... word had come from one of your men of a grave tiding... I believe you need to attend to the matter as soon as possible.” Arra said. 

“Very well my Lady, Lady Kyvash will it be fine If I leave you with my good friend?” Kent asked.

“Yes, I am well enough to return to my manner thank you for today Knight of Ren’veil... Thank you for entertaining my request.” Kyvash said with a bow.

“Then My lady I shall leave you to it.” Kent said to Arra before he left the temple.

With the young knight gone the priestess and the queen were left alone Kyvash looked out the open view of the room and saw many things about ther life before the Fall.

“Mother would always take me to the Temple to hone my skills with the blade and the feathered pen... In this Very room I would always stay late and study the culture of the Priestess and the Ancient world before the unification of the 13 kingdoms... Here you taught me how to believe in those who are shadowed with fear and doubt... Here I stay... What say you... Are you here to send me back to a realm where fire and darkness burn brighter than the heart of the sun... or will you hear my humble story My Mother?” Kyvash asked. 

Arra prepared a cup of tea for her and the queen and offered it with the same love and care for all who respects life and balance upon creation.

She sat down next to her and offered her a drink Arra did not intend to sway her to return or force her to return to a place where only hatred breeds hatred. The queen told her of what had come to pass in her realm now that Fire and Darkness rule over all with the men of Blue Iron who caused the Fall of her people and the rise of the darkened ones.

Arra closed her eyes and placed her cup down next to the desk and sighed as she held her hands firmly gathering her thoughts. 

“I am concerned for you my de... I mean... My child if you permit me to cll you such... I am concerned to why you had to go through such risk of travelling back to our time... I am concerned that you may have set in motion forces we cannot yet see... In truth I am afraid of you in every way...”Arra confessed.

“I see... Forgive me for bringing trouble your way...” Kyvash said as she tried to get off the bed.

“You did not let me Finish... Yes, I am afraid of you in every way... But I am not afraid of what will come for I feel that you will never allow your home and her people to fall twice...”Arra stated.

“You are right... I have seen many people die because of the Arrogance of others and the betrayal of those whom should be trusted... I saw my family fall one by one... Even the mightiest champions would fall to the men of blue iron... Never again shall it come to pass... Mother... I ask you to trust me... And trust in my children for we have come not to bring ruin but to bring hope.” Kyvash said.

“Your love for your family is strong my dear... I pray that you shall bring hope to where it is needed... Now that peace is plenty I ask no... I beg you as a person... Not as a priestess to aide our people for the details that are to come.”Arra begged.

The priestess went down on her knees and begged the queen of High Glaives for aide as the fear of tomorrow became darker and darker. Kyvash kneeled before the priestess begging her to stand as she did not come to be kneeled to for she had come to prevent the Fire from consuming all. 

Dawn begins to rise upon the world of Ren’veil hope began to shine upon this world. Their was hope to see the light of day the scales begin to shift as the weight of the future hangs in the balance of the many.

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Legacy of Eternity: Chapter 2 Rebuilding and Reclamation Part 3

Days after Sea city was reclaimed by the Strike Fleet occupied sea city the devastation of the battle between the slavers and the joint attack force of the Iron-wolves, Crusagrum Templars, and the Armored marine corp. 

Kent was given the task and right to rule over Sea city as it’s new noble though he insisted that he should not be the leader of Sea city. Tensions run high with the High nobles of Ren’veil and the Dragon-wolf Nobility watches closely to the development of the city.

“General, We managed to total the numbers and sea city has about 681,945 citizens including the demi-humans and slaves...” Rex reported.

“And Boss the city’s infrastructure, pluming and trading are worse to shit... We got our work cut out for us... And why the ever living fuck do we have to work on this!” Clayton shouted as he waved the papers in his hand.

“Big bro, Lady Charlotte and Lord Victor assigned the Strike Fleet to govern Sea city...” Genji said as he looked at some documents.

“Yeah, Kent by the way the food situation will be very problematic soon as the food stocks that the city had was destroyed by the slavers before they were executed...”Marky stated.

“We got our fucking work cut out for us huh... Damn you Slavers!!!!” Clayton shouted.

“Okay, We shall worry about this one at a time... How goes the clearing of the rubble?” Kent asked.

“It’s going well sir the Iron Mamoths and the scorgon tank managed to clear at least 72% of the rubble but for housing we are still waiting for the deployable shelters... Though the heavy cruisers that are currently docked at the port had offered shelter for the citizens and medical had been working around the clock sir.” Rex reported.

“Good, once the shelters are deployed we shall start focusing on the food supply... Marky any news about that front?” Kent asked.

“I asked about that with some nobles that cooperated with us, they will trade food with us for the people for 500 credits per 1 ton of food.” Marky said.

“That seems reasonable... But we need to work on a sustainable crop rotation...” Kent stated.

“The Crusagrum templars and some scholars are willing to help out sir... They only need your call to make it happen.” Marky replied.

“Then Make it happen... Rex, can I trust you to manage the port area and Clay I’ll need your help to manage the peace for the mean time... I’ll be heading to New Hope village to talk with the elder their and see if they can help us with our little food problem. By the way where is Lily?” Kent asked.

“She should be coming back...”“ Night Engine roar”“ Correction she is already back from New Dawn with Lady Winter... She did say that she will be bringing some help with her.” Marky added.

“By the way general, Lady Aisha is at New Hope Village at the moment and would like to request your presence when you are available.” Marky stated before Kent left the room.

“Thank you for the heads up Marky, I’ll meat up with the soldiers at the field first before heading back to New Hope.” Kent replied.

As the door closed behind him the entire team looked at Marky as Clayton put some notes down on the table and asked.

“So... Did Tsundere lady really ask for him?” Clayton asked.

“...Maybe...” Marky said.

“You ass... Do you think the boss man is ready to love again?” Clayton asked.

“Hey we have to help him out... Last time he ended with a heart break... Besides Lady Aisha the perfect match for him.... Strong, independent, beautiful, though a bit obnoxious she is very sweet... Have you been living under a rock or something Clay?” Marky emphasized by quoting him.

“Hey fuck you I haven’t been livign under a rock but dude Priestess Lady is also a very good match for the boss... She is Beautiful, bouncy, smart, very bouncy, by the way she is somewhat shy around others but not to the boss... and did I forget to mention that she is very bouncy lady and look at those fox ears!?” Clayton stated.

“You did about 3 times to be exact you fuck!” Marky replied.

“Okay, we are not here to play cupid... But... I have to agree... we have to bring him out of the rut he’s in at the moment!” Rex added.

“Okay, so I got 500 credits that boss Kent will get together with the boss lady .” Genji added.

“Oh I’ll take that action!” Clayton said.

“I’ll put 50 credits on that one and see if Lady Arra gets to capture the General’s heart.” Marky added. 

“”“sigh”“ I dont know why am i even friends with you guys but I’ll place 1000 credits if Kent will get together with both of them.” Rex stated.

“Okay... wait is that even possible... And is that even legal boss cap?” Clayton asked.

“I read in new Hope village in the library where Lily studied the language and culture of the people... We found out that a family can have a minimum of 2 wives so long as the 2nd wife is a priestess.” Rex explained.

“Wait, you ain’t shitting boss cap?” Clayton asked.

“I am not joking... According to the current book of law of Ren’veil, In accordance to the law of the three gods, a person can fall in love with any children of the two gods, should a person fall in love with the daughters of the Wolf father, said individual must receive a blessing directly from the Wolf Father since the priestesses have an important role to fulfill in the people’s spiritual needs since their population had declined because of the two consecutive wars and the recent plague did a number on them.” Rex explained.

“So that’s why the priestess ladies are so few in number... I’m a bit confused boss cap... so what about the marriage thing with the priestess ladies?” Clayton asked.

“I’m about to get to that... So, In order to be wed to a wolf priestess said individual must receive a direct blessing from the Wolf Father that matches the birth mark of said priestess... Their birth marks will be present on a random part of their bodies... And if and only IF said individual will be worthy they shall be blessed with the mark matching to said priestess... Over the past few centuries the blessed marks will always appear in the left hand, these marks are not easy to receive as said individuals need to pass a brutal mental trial placed by the god himself before he blesses the individual said mark.” Rex explained.

“Wait a minute didn’t Boss man had a mark over his left palm before it got cut off by that ass of an swordsman?” Clayton said.

“Yeah, I noticed that mark recently it was never on him when we met him in the carrier ship, or when we found Ren’veil at least a few days after we met Lady Aisha and Lady Arra I saw the mark on his left hand...” Rex added.

“So the Billion credit question is... Who's the lucky lady? I’m hoping its Lady Arra... Man think about it... having a foxy lady to sleep and snuggle at night would be awesome.” Clayton stated.

“Don’t let your imagination run wild my friend... we have to finish our work first then we day dream.” Rex replied.

Rex and the others left the meeting room making their way to their assigned duties. Meanwhile Kent met up with some of the soldiers in the farming area and things were not working for the men of the strike fleet.

The situation of the fields were harsh was the safest term to use as the ground was badly dry as the ground was cracking beneath their feet. The canals for irrigation was none-existent, the original farmers were driven out of their respective lands. 

Kent sighed to the sigh of Sea city’s condition was from bad to worse by the second as one of the marines approached him.

“Sir, we have one of the farmers who owned this land but was pushed out by the former noble. He and his friends are willing to work for you specifically but they seem to be a bit scared sir.” The Marine reported.

“They fear that we will become tyrants like that fool... and please put down your weapons when you are talking to civilians we don’t want to put anymore fear into them... We must earn their trust trooper” Kent ordered.

“Yes sir.” The Marine saluted.

The young knight saw a dozen farmers and their respective families they were provided shelter, food and medical attention. Kent walked in the camp and saw many of them bore smiles that had been gone from them for quite a while now.

“My Lord, I am Yuvon, my family and I had been farmers here in sea city for over 50 generations...”Yuvon said as he tried to stand up.

“Hello, I am Kent Redridge Knight lord of Strike fleet New hope and current lord of Sea city... I am sorry for the current situation of your farm lands but now that we are here I want to make a change to how you were treated.” Kent bowed before the farmers.

“Please old one, do not push yourselves... I have heard many things from my Marines of what had transpired to your land... I wish to make a difference one, I will return your lands to all of you who had their lands stolen and I will provide over 750,000 credits to each and every family. Sergeant Tristram...” Kent said.

“Yes sir!” Tristram saluted.

“Everyone this is Tristram Enterprise, He like many soldiers that you have seen is one of my best and most trusted... He will oversee the security of your lands and if you ever and I mean Ever need anything do not hesitate to ask and I shall provide it right away.” Kent said with pride. 

“Thank you my lord... But why go through so much for us common folk we only wished to have our lands returned to us...” Yuvon said.

“I understand your confusion but... I learned from my father... To lead a city one must look  to her people... If the people suffer and the city prospers... It will eventually collapse in its own weight... If we build the future together then... We shall make a great future together... sure I may sound like a fool... But I want to be a fool that can smile with the achievements that we make... together...”  Kent said as he offered his hand to Yuvon.

Though he hesitated at first the young knight was breaking the status quo set and enforced by the nobles and their so called high society. Yuvon and his family risked it and accepted Kent’s offer for a new life in Sea city.

The two talked about how the farmlands could be restored as the damaged seemed to be deeper than expected. the young knight and the farmers boarded the gunships and headed towards the center of the field which was over 50,000 kilometers worth of land. 

In order to revive the lands it needed to be reconnected to the sea luckily the sea next to the city was fresh water which was no problem for the crops and the other was the land needed to have canals for the water to flow easily.

The gunship where Kent was  landed at the very center as Yuvon and Tristram asked what he was about to do when he pulled out the Excaliburst blades. 

“Tristram, clear the area at least 50,000 meters around me... I am going to plow the land if you would... And take my coat... Mom will kill me if this gets torn again!” Kent said as he removed his coat.

“Yes, sir... Pilot get everyone clear from the area now!” Tristram said as the gunship flew off.

He stretched out first as his arm turned into battle mode with the plasma reactors thrumming with power as he flexed his fingers and looked around him to see not a single soul in sight.

“Okay... So mom, I am going to use the Howling hammer!” Kent thought.

“You mean the plasma wave collider knuckle guard?” The Black queen said.

“Yes that’s the one.” Kent replied.

“””sigh”” lucky for you I made some modifications to your new arm since the last time you used it.... Okay use it at your own pace but remember the plasma cell needs to be replaced if you use it at full power.” The Black queen reminded.

“Very well...””exhale”” time to nut up or shut up!” Kent said as he slammed his knuckles together.  

The twin link plasma reactors began to thrum with power alongside each gravity ring that spun rapidly around his fore arm. He waited for the right moment as the Plasma reactors fueled his knuckles as the wind died down he opened his eyes and with all high might and fury he slammed his left arm to the ground. 

After a brief moment a massive shockwave tore the land apart and leveled it as if it were plowed by a thousand men. The bio plasma used in the reactors unleashed into the ground provided nourishment to the ground as if it were recently fertilized. 

Kent pulled his fist and flexed as if nothing happened He then pulled out the Excaliburst blades and sent a dozen blade waves in every direction as if he was making a checker board. As each blade wave hit the near by sea wall water began to pour into the canals he continued to repeat the process for the next 3 hours and burned through 3 bio-plasma cells in one day.

He sat on the ground as it was warm and filled with life once again he just laid back and enjoyed the moment. the Gunships later came to pick him up and brought him to New Hope base. 

While the gunship was heading their Tristram took off his helmet as he was a 23 year old man with black skin, black eyes and had a strong build. He smirked at the young knight as he was laid back and exhausted.

“Great work general, Yuvon and his family will have no more worries about getting started.. According to him we can expect their aide in about 13 months or so.” Tristram reported as he tossed a drink to Kent.

“At least things are progressing... Though slow... It’s still progress...”Kent replied as he chugged down the entire drink.

“Right, but General are you sure giving them that much money is sound?” Tristram asked.

“It is, I want to break the walls of the norm that was placed between the high nobles and the common folk... And this is one way we can do it.” Kent replied.

As the gunship landed he ordered the sergeant to take 150 troopers with him to guard the 328 kilometers worth of farm land as the night beasts would prey on the farmers who had already made some progress on the land.

He entered the base’s science division where his Grand Mother was and she noticed the young knight was covered in mud and dirt and his left arm was a bit charred.

“My, my, my Grand son... What had happen to you?” Sarah asked. 

“Grand Mother... I... Was plowing the land.” Kent said.

“With your fist... My my Kent you’re like your Father... But oh well... So what can I do for you?” Sarah asked as she took off her lab coat.

“Can I ask for some upgrades on my left arm... With more defense and energy efficiency?” Kent asked.

“Sure, please detach your arm I’ll need to study the combat data I’ll modify your Left arm using the data it gathered in it’s fabricator matrix.... It will take me a while so you might have to go with one arm for a few days.” Sarah explained.

He detached his arm and placed it on the frame work computer as Sarah went to work on it. Sarah asked him to leave the heavy work to her. Though she did ask Kent to take a shower as he smelled like fried manure after getting a fresh hot shower and a decent meal to eat. He made his way to the Ayekawa manner where Aisha was waiting. 

“Okay so this is the Ayekawa manner... It’s my first time seeing it in better shape after the battle for Hope.” Kent thought.

As he entered the manner he was greeted by Aisha’s mother Aisallia Ayekawa the First Grand Mage.She is similar to Aisha having long violet hair pinkish fair skin, and violet eyes that can catch any man’s attention. 

She wore a white dress with Violet lining with a white mage cowl and had high heels on though she wore stockings with a violet embroidery and a lapse lazily wedding ring.

“My, My Kent... or should I say the Knight of the people... Welcome to our home... What brings you here today child?” Aisallia asked.

“Pardon for my intrution ma’am but I was asked by Lady Aisha to come here today... The details I am not sure.” Kent said.

“Please call me Aisa, Come in to our humble home I’ll make you some tea.” Aisa said with a smile.

As he entered the manner he saw many crystals floating around the ceiling that acted as natural lights the Ayekawa clan are well known to come from a humble beginnings the calm atmosphere made it seem like anyone was in a different plain of existence.

He sat down on the sofa as Aisa offered the young knight some passion flower tea with one sip the strain in his body was relieved as if the viruses took a strange liking to such a herbal drink.

“Thank you for the drink Miss Aisa.” Kent smiled.

“It’s my pleasure my dear... And how may I address the knight of my people?” Aisa asked as she took a sip of her tea.

“You may call me Kent but I have a 2nd first name but my friends and colleagues call me Kent my lady.” Kent said with a smile.

“My, My, aren’t you a courageous one... But sadly I am already taken... I can see why my daughter has taken a liking to you...” Aisa smiled.

“““coughing”“I am sorry my lady?” Kent asked. 

“I’m Joking child I wish to lighten the mood... After all you did re-awaken the manna-flow back in sea city... I only wish to thank you for doing so much for the people... It would seem like you are the Hero we needed the most.” Aisa said as she sighed heavily.

“No thanks is needed Lady Aisa, I only wish to give Ren’veil everything that I can for giving the Zerrohnians a place to call home.” Kent answered with pride.

“Indeed... Oh my it seems our child has been busy..” Aisa said as she looked to the stairwell.

Lady Aisa looked to the stairwell to see Aisha was poorly dressed as she was still wearing a night gown.

“Mother, I told you not to disturb me when I am in the library!” Aisha shouted.

“So sorry my dear but you have an important guest.” Aisa said as she pointed to the young knight.

“Mom you know I don’t want to see anyone right now!!!” Aisha shouted.

“My, my even if it’s Kent?” Aisa said.

She looked down and saw the young knight with an awkward smile on his face as Aisha’s face immediately turned red as she ran up the stairs and got change after a few minutes.

She jumped off the 2nd floor and used feather fall to slow her descent Aisha quickly ran towards her mother. 

“MOM I TOLD YOU TO CALL ME WHEN KENT IS HERE!!!!” Aisha flustered.

“My, my, I did tell you but you kept on pushing me out the door... So I was having a very nice talk with such a gentlemen... and by the way... when will you give me us a grand child?” Aisa asked.

“MOM!!!” Aisha shouted.

“I am only kidding, now off you go now kiddies you have a date today.” Aisha said as she snapped her fingers with a smile.

Aisha and Kent were suddenly teleported away from the Ayekawa manner and right outside the manner’s main gate house. 

“That was... a bit... overwhelming...” Kent said.

“““blush”“ Right... It’s not like I... ugh... wanted you to... ugh... you know...” Aisha said as she was turning beat red.

“It’s alright my lady... now shall we go for a walk?” Kent asked.

“Hey, I’m not a dog... But... I’ll take you up on that offer!” Aisha said as she grabbed Kent’s hand.

The two made their way to the Village square many knights and marines patrolling the busy streets to keep the peace though it wasn’t needed yet they will not lower their guard for a single moment.

While they passed a small trinket shop Aisha was looking at a bracelet with a violet embroidery sided with a silver wing. He took note of it the two made their way to the bar where Adventurers like her come to unwind after a long day.

“Wait here Kent...” Aisha said as she approached the reception. 

The young knight walked towards the message board and saw tens if not hundreds of requests coming from neighboring villages about wild beasts roaming the landscape, fell beasts such as goblins, trolls, Orc’s raiding the villages near and every village near hope. 

Though Marines and knights are participating in some requests but not all of the villages requests are being accepted by the Marines due to some constraints with the neighboring guilds. 

He took a look at one of the requests stopping a bandit clan from raiding the village of Bree.

Despite his rank as a knight lord he thought of many things to help the Vai’len that openly accepted the Zerrohnians.

“It’s time to give people some security my son...” The Black Queen said.

“Indeed and I have a few ideas in mind...” Kent replied.

When he looked to the receptionist he saw Aisha being surrounded by many adventurers who wish to party with her.

He walked towards the reception desk and bumped on of the adventurers in the shoulder.

“My Lady, let’s go...” Kent said.

“Don’t worry Kent...” Aisha said when one of the adventurers grabbed Kent by the shoulder.

“HEY I wasn’t done talking to her... Get out of the way or I’ll skin you alive!” One of the adventurers said.

“Really now...” Kent said as he turned to that poor soul.

They laughed at him for only having one arm Aisha walked away as it was going to be a blood bath. Before the fight began the guild’s other A ranked party who participated in the assault on the capital city know who Kent is and would be damned to get on his bad side.

“Okay everyone break it up Leroy.... The War just ended and we are all still getting back on our feet do you really want to start a battle again!” The Adventurer asked.

“Thorton... Do you really think I care?” Leroy said as he pulled out his blades.

“Fine, but can you take us all on?” Thorton said.

Dozens upon dozens of Adventurers stood up with their weapons ready to fight Leroy scuffed as he looked towards the young knight threatening him that this was not over.

They left the guild in a flurry of rage as Thorton approached the young knight he sighed and explained to him.

“Sorry about Leroy Mister Knight Lord... We’re not like him... Please forgive him.” Thorton said as he bowed before him.

“No forgiveness is needed I understand that this war took a grave toll for everyone including my marines and knights... we want to assure everyone that we are here to help... We never ask for war but we will help end it if it makes a difference.” Kent answered with a gentle smile.

“Thank you sir, hey if you and miss Aisha are free want to join us for a drink or two?” Thorton asked.

“Sorry Thor but I have some plans with Kent over here... Kent lets get out of here.” Aisha stated.

She grabbed Kent’s arm and left the guild in a hurry Aisha puffed her cheeks as she told him that she can defend herself. He nodded but he didn’t want to let his guard down as he vowed to protect her and her sister by name.

"Kent, we can protect ourselves... But thanks for standing up for me...”Aisha puffed.

With a simple nod Aisha slowly but surely understood though he maybe a knight but his actions can speak a thousand words. The two made their way to the open market and grabbed something to eat the life in the village was renewed thanks to the combined effort of both Vai’len and Zerrohnian. 

“So this is how the night market comes to life?” Kent said.

“Yeah, That’s why I love this village... A lot of things happened here a year ago... I...” Aisha contemplated.

“My Lady, My Fleet made a vow to help Ren’veil in it’s time of need and in return your people gave my people a place to call home... That is more than enough for me...” Kent said as he took a drink of water.

“Then I’ll ask you... I mean... It’s not like I care too much but... Do you... Have anyone you like right now?” Aisha asked.

“I... Cannot say... But I do like being with you... I guess you might say that I like you...” Kent said.

“Wow... Ugh... Very straight forward...”Aisha said as her face turned beat red.

Despite being straight forward which not a lot of Zerrohnians are in this day and age. Aisha appreciated the answer as they continued to eat and enjoy the performance of the dancing butterfly. 

With the day coming to a close the two went to the flower garden just outside the village not only to enjoy the aromatic bliss but to enjoy each other’s company.

They sat on a wooden bench Aisha leaned her head against Kent’s shoulder and locked her hand against his. The cold spring wind pressed against their skin Aisha closed her eyes and simply enjoyed the moment.

“Hey Kent...” Aisha said.

“Yes?” Kent asked.

“I... I’m sorry if... you had to come and save me and my sis over and over again... Because of us... you lost your arm...” Aisha whispered.

“It’s alright... I don’t mind losing an arm but if I lose both of you would be a nightmare that I can no longer bare... I made a promise and I shall keep it...” Kent said as he looked at the setting sun.

“I mean... Don’t you get tired of doing so much for everyone else and not stop and smell the roses?” Aisha asked.

“No... I love helping others... Though I can’t consider myself as a hero... Not anymore at least... But I will be a hero for you and Lady Arra because you two are... special... to me.” Kent confessed. 

“Then let me... Help you this time.” Aisha replied.

“Help how my lady?” Kent asked.

She looked at him as his eyes though cold and lifeless deep down Aisha felt that he was trying to reach out and break free from the trauma that he suffered. 

Aisha placed her hands on Kent’s face and looked deeply into his eyes with a gentle smile she gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. 

The young knight heart raced to the point it could smash a continent many thoughts came to mind when Aisha took his first kiss.

Aisha let go of him as she stood up and walked away for a bit and looked at Kent with a smiled like never before as she said.

“This is a start I guess...” Aisha teased him.

“I... Am at a loss for words...” Kent stated.

“Then mister Knight can you escort me home?” Aisha asked.

“It would be my pleasure my Lady.” Kent replied.

While they walked over the stone pathway the two took their time as they passed by a stone bridge passing through a stone bridge the cold wind from the north blew in as it began to set a chill. He removed his coat and wrapped it around her to fight the cold night ahead of them.

They passed through an old shrine just before the west gate Aisha went inside the shrine and offered her thanks to the three gods. 

Kent looked around and the grounds and saw a fallen flower whose stem was bent recently by the sudden gust of wind. He remembered his time before the academy of a similar situation.

“Hello little one... It seems the gust of wind must have blown you off your roots and bent your stem... I am sure your family worries for you... It must be painful to be bent like that... and yet you still cling to life... Let me heal your wound child of the forest.” Kent whispered.

The young knight bit off some skin off his thumb and gently stroked it on the stem of the flower healing the injury and it’s roots firmly planted to the ground. A simple act of kindness to but a flower caresses the soul of a hardened warrior as the wind enveloped him with a gentle yet loving embrace he smiled and thought of Ren’veil as the new home longed by his people. 

“I vow on this day as the three gods of Ren’veil and Lady Faith as my witness... I will give the Vai’lien and the Zerrohnians a place to call home on Ren’veil... Where both sides can be proud of... This I swear.” Kent thought to himself.

With the day over and Aisha was escorted back to her home estate Kent was in his room making his audio logs. He sighed as he was lost in thought knowing the young knight who is the leader of over 2.91 million Zerrohnians and now the leader of Sea City is dating the hero mage of Ren’veil. 

He couldn’t wrap his head around the subject as he has no experience with dating nor being with a girl seemingly her age. 

“Damn it... Why is this so hard... I can lead a legion of knights, manage an entire army. lead military operations, manage colonies but... why can’t I think of anything to take Aisha out on a date!” Kent shouted.

As he slammed his hand on his desk leaving a small hole in it Kent sighed and scratched his head in his frustration. He heard a knock on the door to see his mother holding two hot cups of milk.

“May I come in my dear?” Charlotte asked.

“Of course mom, you are always welcome to enter my room.” Kent replied.

She sat down on his bed and placed the cup of milk on his desk as a mother she could sense her son becoming frustrated and confused so easily as if she was reading a book.

“My son, are you worried about taking miss Aisha on a date?” Charlotte asked.

“Yes... I... I don’t know what to do Mom...” Kent sighed.

“My dear, You are like your father... head strong, brave, always calm in any situation, and an all around good guy... But he... Always took me out to places where it meant a lot of meaning to me... Like the star gazer concerto in New Dawn, we also did star surfing and sky... And we developed feelings for each other through each and every mission we went through together... He was the muscle and I am the brain... We are like two peas in a pod if you would.” Charlotte explained.

“So what does that mean Mother?” Kent asked.

 “My child, what I mean is... You just need to be honest with Aisha, get to know her, find what she likes, where she goes to relax, to have fun, and to be simply herself... Information is always key to resolve any problem that one might face.” Charlotte explained.

“Alright, I think I know what to do... It’s time to do some investigative work again... Now where is my detective hat...” Kent stated.

Kent went to his cabinet to find a set of hats that he kept over the years as he found a strange fondness for wearing hats. 

“Well my child, hurry and finish your milk and go to sleep you still have a lot of work ahead of you.” Charlotte said as she kissed him on the forehead. 

Kent chugged down the hot milk as it helps relax the nerves specially the viruses draw from any organic material ingested helped Kent sleep better as the virus removed his ability to sleep. 

He read through some online articles on how to court a girl, best dating spots on New Dawn, how to make a girl fall in love and the like. 

The next day Kent met up with his team with bags over his eyes the team could clearly see Kent never got a wink of sleep.

“Man it must be hard being the Boss of an entire city.” Clayton stated.

“Well It can’t be helped the Dragon-wolf is a military based monarchy like Kingdom I think the pressure is getting to him.” Rex added.

“I doubt that is the case Captain.” Lily said as she brought coffee to the table.

“Thank you miss Lily...”“sipping coffee”” Man, this coffee is the bomb! Lily when the ever living fuck did you learn how to make coffee this tasty?” Clayton asked.

“I took a lot of off shot courses back in New Dawn Academy... Besides you cant be too fine and cant be too course with making coffee and I also have a green house with rows of coffee beans... Since Kent here can’t drink coffee for certain reasons... So yeah... By the way Kent how was your date?” Lily asked.

“Oh yeah, the boss did mention that he will be meeting with Lady Aisha yesterday... so what the heck happened their Boss man?” Clayton asked.

“”“sigh”“ Guys and Ladies, please I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night thinking of where should I take her next...” Kent said as he took a drink of water.

“So boss it as a slump or a victory?” Genji asked.

“Mister Carmive, mind your manners please!” Winter asked as she looked over some documents.

“Sorry ma’am but still Big bro Kent, you should try dating again... It’s been 5 years since you last dated and a lot of girls are lining up to be with you... I mean I heard a lot of the marines who joined recently are already in your fan club!” Genji stated.

While the team talked about their daily routine and other important details regarding sea city’s management. Winter was reading over some information about the city and it’s sources of income. 

She approached Kent asking about the state of the coral reefs of sea city taking a massive hit over the years of over fishing and destruction of the coral reefs are causing life under the sea to be unbearable.

“Then we shall make some artificial reefs, Lady Winter can I ask your Frost Wolves to set up some artificial coral stations? and also get some filters to clean up the seas around the city... That way we can get the aquatic resources back up to speed in no time.” Kent asked.

“I am already making the orders now cousin and you sir... need to get some sleep! if you don’t get some sleep you will lose weight, always get head aches, and other bad things... Please allow me to take care of things for you.” Winter asked.

“““Yawn””Okay, Everyone I’ll leave Lady Winter in charge... I... I...” Kent said as he dozed off. 

Winter smiled as she grabbed a blanket from the closet and wrapped it over the sleeping knight she brushed his hair and kissed him on the forehead wishing him a good night’s sleep.

“Okay everyone lets go out of the room and give my cousin some sleep Rex, I need to speak with you and you too Lily.” Winter whispered.

Lily closed the curtains while Rex and Clayton carried Kent and placed him on the sofa to help him sleep better. Winter closed the door behind them as Clayton and Marky made their way back to their duties this day.

Rex and Lily followed Winter to the beach head where the Frost Wolves had made a small encampment near the New Sea city noble house now turned orphanage.

“Lady Winter what did you wish to talk about?” Rex asked.

“As you know the Frost Wolves owe the Dragon-wolf everything for curing the Black frost curse... And for saving me in the first place along with giving me a family... I owe them and Kent everything... So I wish to return the favor...” Winter said. 

“And what do you mean by that My Lady?” Rex asked.

“I want him... to have his happiness again... I miss the Kent who always smiles and always rises to any occasion... I miss the Hero who saved me and gave everyone hope... Because of what happened inside Hell’s gate Kent was broken because of many mistakes... And YOU TWO will help me get his happiness back.” Winter stated.

“So how are WE  going to help you out to get Kent’s happiness back?” Lily asked.

“I am glad you asked... I call it... Operation Lovely twilight!” Winter said as two Frost Knights brought in a table of documents.

Lily and Rex rummaged through the documents provided by the Frost Knights each document provided a detailed profile about the heroes of Ren’veil. The Ayekawa family’s history and the Priestesses association with holy marriage and the like.

“By Faith’s will! You have been busy?!” Lily stated.

“Yeah, I have a lot of free time and I want to make sure that He doesn’t go through the same thing twice... so I did very thorough back ground checks on Aisha and Arriandale.”Winter said as she sat down.

“I am impressed Lady Winter, who would have thought that Lady Aisha has a under breast mole on the left... And Lady Arriandale cups her chin when she is happy and she always drinks her chamomile tea at 8:30 am sharp...” Rex said. 

“So what should we do now Miss winter?” Lily asked.

“Okay phase one... Reclamation... With Sea city presenting itself as the perfect canvas... It took me several weeks to study Ren’veil culture and studied what makes a very aromatic place... so here is phase one... Reclamation...” Winter said.

She then showed the two several blueprints on making sea city beautiful and a economic hot zone for Ren’veil. Lady Winter had already set up over 2 dozen trader contracts and many Zerrohnian Merchants lined up to set up trade with sea city as soon as it opens the market district.

The designs of the city was that of a ring city much like the capital of Requiem but half of the city will be on the ground while the other will be in the sea. Each section will be divided equally among the locals and the Zerrohnians who volunteered to live on the surface.

Each ring shall be dedicated to the lower, middle and upper class of both societies each ring will have a dedicated residency, market, and economic class making each of the 3 rings independent from each other. 

As Winter showed her plans to the two the construction of sea city was well underway with almost 32% of the city’s new infrastructure already completed it seemed that nothing could stop progress until. 

Kent and his captain were working alongside the locals who live in sea city’s agriculture and fishery over saw the construction of mills and even fish ports that will not harm the artificial coral reefs built by the Zerrohnians many months ago. 

A group of men riding on horse back approached the young knight with ill intent as the noble that led the group got off his horse he approached the Knight and marines.

“What the hell are you doing to MY TERRITORY?” The noble asked.

The team simply ignored the noble as they had no time to waste for petty squabbles.

“Rex can we have some of the Dread Knight’s realign the city coast walls to match the landscape I don’t want to terraform the land as much as possible.” Kent said.

“Will do General, I’ll tell the Knights immediately.” Rex saluted as he went to the coast.

Kent sighed as he looked at the surrounding landscape where the locals are hard at work to make the sea city great again.With a sigh and clenching of his fist he faced the noble who seemed to be annoyed.

“May I help you?” Kent asked.

“Yes, you can by getting out of my territory!” The noble shouted.

One of the noble’s attendants was outraged and showed off the contract made by the former noble of sea city to him which proves that sea city belongs to the noble of the eastern mountain. They boasted about the territories surrounding sea city belonged to the Noble of the high mountains.

“I apologize for the trouble, I was informed by the Council of elders that I shall be controlling and ruling over 750 Kilometers of sea city and it’s neighboring areas. Do forgive me I was not informed that another noble had already claimed this land.” Kent said as he bowed before the noble.

“At least you know of some manners I shall make a proposal for you since i’m feeling nice... Leave the equipment here and get out of my territory before I start killing these peasants!” The Noble threatened as his group rode back to their castle. 

The Marines approached Kent as he was furious with their guns at the ready they were prepared to fight. 

“General what are your orders?” The Marine corporal asked.

“Keep going as long as Elder Traiko doesn’t say otherwise we shall continue... But double the security in and out of Sea city and make sure that all civilians are well protected... I don’t want any surprises...” Kent ordered.

“Yes sir!” the Marine saluted.

“Knight Captain Odin, Have your Fang wolves set up some defenses along the tree line and the mountain side... prepare for any surprises this evening...” Kent ordered.

“Yes my Lord, your will be done.” Odin replied.

 As he looked to the distant sea he went to the edge of the cliff and sat down with a deep breath he just laid back on the field of grass and enjoyed the morning breeze.

Later that Afternoon He reported back to New Hope Base to receive some supplies from New Dawn’s many supply bases for the city construction and his left arm. 

With the supplies being unloaded into the gunships and war mech transports along with the new settlers and construction workers were eager to start helping build the core infrastructure of the city.

Their he welcomed one of his family’s oldest friends and most trusted ring of commanders. Promethian Commander Fenix Arsinius of the Arsin family of promera V this family is one of the 15 clans of promethians who had willingly and faithfully served the 15th legion and the Eternal knight. 

Fenix stands at 7 foot and 9 inches tall with a strong build though covered with only the bare minimum of clothing and mostly armored plating he is no shorter than amazing when it comes to combat as he is the only Promethian who killed 500 demons in a single night and took down a knight rebellion with in the 4th legion.

Though he may be venerated as a legend amongst the Dragon-wolf he lost his ability to speak and now his voice was replaced with a modulator that terrifies even the most elite of the marines.

“Uncle Fenix, Welcome to Ren’veil.”  Kent bowed.

“Agh my nephew it is good to see you... I have heard your many achievements with your warband and now you are leading a city development... Well done child young Anthony... But why do you request an old promethian like I to be here?” Fenix said. 

“Uncle, I need your help... Training some new recruits... I know you retired already but I am only requesting your help as an adviser to the new military that I wish to set up for Sea city.” Kent replied.

“Very well, I am very eager to train some fresh bloods again... Now let us waste no time and head to your new city immediately!” Fenix shouted. 

“Before you leave my grand son... You will need this!” Sarah said.

He turned around as two Knights brought in a metal container as it opened revealing the modified Howling arm. Sarah removed the bandages over his left arm and attached the modified arm back to where it needs to be.

“Hmm, it feels a bit different this time... It’s lighter and more alive for some reason?” Kent said as he flexed his fingers. 

“Indeed I modified the Zenomite steel and changed it to a phase type metal so it’s a little lighter, while the micro plasma reactors... I modified both of them so their power outputs are increased so you wont have to worry about running out of power when you use the plasma palm blaster... I also tweaked the nano-machine cell factory will produce what you need twice as fast but it wont eat out your nutrients... But don’t use the plasma palm blaster and the machine cell factory at the same time or else the machine cells will eat your plasma faster than you can replenish it... and the plasma canister is now compatible with any energy based cartridge... Just be sure not to over do it next time.” Sarah explained.  

The howling arm’s plasma cores thrummed with the blood of the young knight finally flowed through it he looked upon his uncle in anticipation as many of his men awaited for aide from their brothers in new dawn. 

As they boarded the gunships heading to sea city over time the city that was laid to ruin by the two royal guard legion had been rebuilt to a beautiful city where the best of both worlds reside.

With the gunships flying off into the distance Kyvash watched from a hill far from the village of hope.Their she sat watching the setting sun as the young knight’s fleet flew back to sea city. 

One of the sword masters approached the resting goddess kneeling before her with pride as he reported.

“Great Mother, as you predicted Lord Anthony has already begun construction of Sea city and it is progressing faster than anticipated... We also have reports of several nobles are moving to Sea city to capture it’s inhabitants... one of them had already made their move against hope...” Sword Master Rexxar reported.

“Hmm, these nobles do not know when to stop...”“coughing”“ Rex’xar I am in no condition to move... But I shall leave you and Tyrannox to deal with the 7 nobles in question... Leave those who shall surrender alive but those who dare to oppose Father’s rule... Eliminate them in the most brutal way possible...” Kyvash ordered.

“By your will...”Rexxar saluted. 

The sword master moves like the wind as he ran into the forest the endless rustling of branches could be heard as more than hundreds or even thousands of Sword masters ran through the forest and into the open lands.

Kyvash looked to the distant sky as she reached out her hand dreaming of her family and loved one restored as her body slowly weakened she whispered upon the wind an passage her father once spoke.

Father once said that peace is often paved with uncertainty only those who seek to craft a future worth remembering. One must not wait for peace to be served with a silver spoon for peace is either paved with blood or a feathered pen. 

Will you choose to lead our people to a better tomorrow or will you sit idly by and watch or will you lead both sides to a tomorrow worth remembering...

Let none stand in your way... Father...

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Legacy of Eternity: Side story I Am No Hero - The Demon King Awakens.

Betrayal descends upon team Zeta as Eunice Striker, as she made dealings with team Alpha's Knight Candidate Kane Glenwing for Credit points to advance her teams ranking.

In exchange she had pushed Kent to the point of near exhaustion after receiving back to back punishment from Judicator Kaivon who discovered the young knight's relationship with the twin destroyer viruses. 

Now the team could only wait for the return of Eunice to deal with another matter as she pulled up to the bunker in her speeder. Rex, Lily, Winter and Clayton were waiting for her as soon as she got off Clayton grabbed her by the neck and slammed her to the ground.

"You dare to fucking show up here after what you did to the Boss man!" Clayton said.

"Clay, Let her go... She did betray us but remember Eunice is still a Knight Archaena candidate."Winter pleaded.

"Who Fucking cares! She betrayed us when the boss man... Who need I remind you all that gave everything to make sure we all stuck together... Even Marky trusts the man who saved his ass from becoming the next chew toy of the high ranker." Clayton said as he slowly tried to crush her neck.

"Clayton! I am giving an order release your grip so we can question Eunice... Please I know you are angry I am too but now I want to know why Eunice betrayed my cousin!" Winter ordered.

Clayton scoffed as he lifted Eunice up and released his grip as she coughed heavily she couldn't look at any of them in the eyes for what she had done. Winter approached her with rage in her heart with only one question in mind Why...

"I did it because I wanted to save Kent..." Eunice said.

"SAVE HIM FROM WHAT! THE JUDICATORS OH I HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND FOR THEM ONCE WE LEAVE THE ACADEMY... But YOu tried to save Kent without even asking us and you did it all on your own... and not only that you decided to take actions on your own.. You not only put Kent's life in danger you also put everyone else in this team in danger... I will speak with the Judicators that support Kent to deal with you... Be warned... Once we leave this academy... Know this... You will not be welcomed..." Winter said.

"Wait please..." Eunice said as everyone walked away from her. "Kent... Tell me... What should I do..." Eunice cried.

Meanwhile at Ring 0 the very center of the academy where Hell's gate rests here is the one place no Knight Candidate or Archaena wishes to go. 

The Hell's gate is considered as the training ground built by the First founder Blazer Shadowfire to be the perfect training ground for a knight candidate to reach the title of Archaena. 

Each wave is designed in the hellish nightmare of the mind during the 1st war for creation and the 1st and 2nd Great Creation wars. This place replicates the same demons, Strength, and other attributes to give the Knight in question to push himself to the point of breaking his own limits. 

The first wave will determine the strength factor and the number of enemies that needed to be produced to face the Knight. Each victory the Hell's gate will produce a larger number of beasts or demons equivalent to the assessed data. As the gates of hell closed behind Kent he looked to a massive dome like arena where the center holds a small bunker that holds a bed, replenished food, and a level 6 forge to craft weapons. 

Just like the stores in Ring 2 the currency exchange depends on the number of kills after each wave. 

"Knight Redridge, prepare for battle wave 1: Kill count required 1,000... Reward... 32,000 points..." The Facility AI reported.

Kent didn't utter a single word the black queen tried to communicate with Kent as best as possible but he didn't respond. 

"Rip... and... tear... them apart!"Kent said with clenched fists. "Kent we need a strategy!" The Black Queen pleaded.

The fell beasts massive bipedal beasts with the bodies of a humanoid type species but can run like a 4 legged animal. These beasts have razor sharp claws that can shred through reinforced titanium and poisonous bile that they can shoot out as acidic projectiles. 

As soon as the gates around the arena opened waves upon waves of Fell beasts rushed towards the young knight. He grabbed on of the fell beasts by the throat and crushed it's neck as if he was peeling a grape fruit. 

He then rushed a group of Fell beasts with one slam of his fist a massive crater formed around him. Kent reached out to one of the fell beasts and buried his claws into it's skull and tore it's forehead off it's face. 

Kent looked to the other fell beasts as he created a small cut in his palm when the Vestroyer Virus flowed to the ground it created a blade of pure Xennomite-steel with a high frequency engine built into the sword guard. 

The blade stretched out to 1.5 meters long with a single endge with a slight curve near the sword guard that served as a slot for the Weapon heart.

 The handle itself extended to nearly half a meter in length with a ring for it's pommel.

He pulled the sword from the ground and named it Excalliburst a weapon made that shall grow with him and like the Trail Blazer a weapon that shall be his living extension.

Kent charged at the hoard of Fell beasts and began cutting and slicing the fell beasts apart without relent. He moved like the whispering of the wind like a skilled juggler he was able to move his grip from one hand to another from the normal grip to a reverse grip. 

The young knight fought the Fell beasts as if they were nothing one by one each fell before his blade and with each death the Excalliburst grew and grew with each swing and kill in battle.

After 2 hours the battlefield was drowned with the dead he bathed in their blood  while standing atop the mountain of corpses with his blade in one hand and the skull of the Fell beast in the other. 

The drones cleaned up corpses giving Kent a small time of repreave to repair his weapon and gain armor. 

The Black queen tried to communicate with her son but she simply gave him the space he needed to clear his head. 

Several minutes later Kent faced off against over 3200 ranked 2 Fell beasts these Fell beasts are similar to what he faced earlier but are ranked 51 in all statistics the only thing that is different between their first variant is they fight in pacts and not as individuals.

these fell beasts have tongues that can reached up to 5 feet in length two of the beasts fired it's tongues latched onto his arms pinning him to the ground. He struggled to break their grip as he grabbed one of the tongues and swung the fell beasts and crushed the other beasts that binded him.

  He then rushed towards the fell beasts and threw a dozen Knives at the beasts killing about 3 dozen of them upon contact.  One of the beasts tried to fire their tongues again but he sliced it in half and dashed towards the beasts and swung his blade wildly killing every beast around him.

Every two hours he managed to kill more and more of these beasts without rest or relent his body showed no signs of exhaustion as he fought and killed more and more beasts that can haunt any knight and they are trained to know no fear. As his kill count sky rocketed on the outside his team's kill score sky rocketed as well it was an early morning when Marky checked the team's ranking roster.

"My Faith's beautiful lips... Is this for real... Guys... and Lady Winter head to the briefing room NOW!" Marky shotued.

The entire team rushed towards the Briefing room that early morning as everyone rushed into the briefing room.

"Fucking hell Marky... Why the ever living fuck did you wake us up... We are suspended remember? Damn can't you take a fucking break for once." Clayton said as he scratched his head.

"Fuck you Clay but now isn't the time to fuck each other!" Marky stated. "Language please..." Winter stated as she sat down next to Marky. "Sorry Ma'am but listen I was checking on the team's roster and our previous position was just over 23000+ right?" Marky asked.

"Yeah... And your point is... we are already the laughing stalk of the entire Academy." Genji added.

"Look you ass... Our rank bumped up from 23976 to 9000!" Marky said as he showed the team's current kill roster.

"Holy fucking shit is this for real... You didn't hack the system right?"Clayton asked.

"Nope... I saw this the first thing when I logged in! I think Kent is doing some miracle work in Hell's gate!" Marky suggested.

"We don't exactly have any means to call him since Hell's gate is like a seperate dimension on its own... But this means only that Kent is still alive down there... i shall offer a prayer to the great Maker and Faith for his safe return... Thank you Marky for reporting this to us... If you shall excuse me I shall be at the prayer room." Winter said.

As Winter left the briefing room Rex and the others talked about their next big plan when Kent comes back from Hell's gate.

"Guys not to sound like a sore thumb but what should we do when Kent gets back?" Marky asked.

"Good question... Rex we need options?" Clayton asked. "Okay so you guys just deligated this to me again huh... Well we can always greet him and act like we don't know about miss Striker's betrayal..." Rex suggested.

"Speaking of where is Eunice anyway." Marky asked.

"Brother Markus for once... I don't know and I don't give a damn..." Genji replied. "So guys after we officially become marines where do you plan to go next?" Marky asked.

"I plan to stick with the boss... Genji also plans to do so... How about you Rex I know you wont stick around because of the money?" Clayton asked. "Kent is a good person... I think he will make it far... I am curious how he will fare out... So yeah I think I'll stick around for as long as it takes and see how it goes." Rex said.

"How about you Marky?" Rex asked as he handed a cup of coffee to him. "Yeah, Kent's family had dedicated themselves to helping others and saved my girlfriend and I from an entire planet's worth of angry mobs... I won't leave him hanging and besides... If I leave him with Clayton the entire fleet would be turned into a massive tissue paper for ass wiping!" Marky stated.

"Hey Fuck you Marky! I am not that bad of a leader? right Lily come on back me up here?" Clayton asked.

"I am going to say you are a pretty decent leader street wise but your sense of direction is worse than that of a 2 month old baby." Lily said as she took a sip of tea.

"Okay now that is harsh even for you Lil." Clayton added.

"By the way... I have been looking into a few things... And check this..." Marky said.

The Night Hawk's security feed caught this a couple of months ago... This proves Eunice has been consorting with Kayne as the audio logs were erased yes but the AI of the ship somehow keeps an additional copy in a seperate data pad... We can use this as evidence to push the council of the Academy to deny her from graduating... Take that you sorry bitch!

"I would like to know how did you get into the Night Hawk's data base without the right access codes... only, Kent, Lady Winter and I have a direct access to the Night Hawk's data core?" Lily asked.

"Oh... yeah... Did I forget ot mention that I... Borrowed your ID card and also took a sample of your finger print several months ago... While you were in the bath..." Marky said.

"Oh damn... Marky got some nible fingers here Woot woot!" Clayton shouted.

“Okay... Now where is my shock baton!” Lily said as she pulled out her shock baton.

“Wait I did it because I was curious why Eunice kept sneaking out at night and into the Night Hawk’s hyper radio.... I didn’t do anything else I swear!” Marky explained as the shock baton was nearly at his face. 

Lily hesitated for a moment and shocked Marky still though their regular antics is heart warming but without Kent it seemed a little different. 

She took a deep breath and told everyone that when Kent returned to them they will leave for the Frontier where the rest of the Dragon-wolf fleet waited for them. Though 7 months was long the team took their time to train working on their team work, tactics, strategy, communication, coordination, and trust between each other. 

They all promised that when Kent got back they will welcome him as a stronger team as he protected and cared for them. They will return the favor in kind and in ample amounts though they were suspended from partaking in any military exercise with the other teams and knight companies. 

Team Zeta made due with what they had in the Forest of misery as they fought ranked 42 to 51 creatures their and tested their new weaponry like the Plasma burst pistols that Rex is using. 

Marky rebuilt his m8282 Anti material rifle with a plasma conductor and a coil gun barrel allowing him to snipe from a much longer distance. On the other hand Clayton’s Chain gun was heavily modified through the Night Hawk’s Weapon Fabricator. It now has an extended barrel and a built in compensator units on each barrel with a 360 horse power belt feeder for faster deliver of bullets.

This chain gun as dubbed Trencher has the ability to fire over 9000 rounds per minute it is more than enough to make a trench since the heavy gunners use a 14mm high explosive armor piercing shells called Ripple rounds. 

Lily also made used the fabricator and modified her gauntlets to have a shock knuckle attachment along with a laser incision and health kit and her boots with a small boost kit for fast response on the battle field. 

As weeks passed the ranking of the team was already at 3,192 because of the young knight’s relentless training in Hell’s gate. 

Lily re-checked the Kill count as it already reached over 823,200 confirmed Kills in the span of 4 weeks alone. She could not help but worry about him for Hell’s gate not only challenges the physical limits of the Knight in question.

But it has a subliminal effect on the mind of the knight the longer he/she remains in Hell’s gate. The more terrible the living nightmare shall be shown into the knight which leads to mental degradation, insanity, multiple personality syndrome, unquenchable blood lust, and lack of general awareness of time around said person.

She sighed and saw the altar on the side of Kent’s private room where a small statue of Faith the goddess deity of the Dragon-wolf. She walked towards it and cleared the altar gently as it is an important memento for the young knight. 

After cleaning it she took two scented candles and lit it right beside the statue and offered a prayer to the Goddess herself. Lily prayed for the safety and protection of her brother’s very soul as hell’s gate burns the very soul of the knight to the point that they will be a shriveled shell of their former self.

Day after day Kent’s kill count rapidly increasing at an alarming rate the Judicators and Vindicators became alarmed as no knight except for the First Eternal Knight. 

Currently the record holder of the First Eternal Knight was at 8.92 million while Kent already reached the kill count for any ordinary knight of 0.921 million. 

The current Judicators are worried of the effects of the Hell’s gate on the young knight and wanted to pull him out early. As they tried to override the gate controls as it requires at least 10 of the 12 Judicators to over-ride the hell’s gate. 

Each Judicator presented their Blade Keystones as the over-ride initiated the gate won’t open. It was as if the Hell itself doesn’t want to release Kent from it’s grasp until the time is done. 

Judicator Voraiha believed in Kent’s strength not because of the Virulent plagues inside his blood but from his own skills and determination to be a hero. As he told the circle of who instigated it all according to his investigation Judicator Kaivon wanted Kent to die for his blood containing the Viruses that nearly destroyed all of creation. 

But the Virus inside him had only enhanced his body and had not gone on a rampage since his birth. Kaivon only shrugged his protest and stated that he used his family’s connections to enter the academy which was supposed to be stopped by the Vindicators before boarding. The Vindicators in charge proved and provided video evidence of his trials and none of them had provided any discrepancy or even bribery during his initiation.

“Kaivon you fool... If Kent dies... The Dragon-wolf has enough power to level the Entire academy into dust... not even the other legions can stop them... even if they tried.” Voraiha said.

“You mean... IF he...dies.... Besides the demonic blood inside his veins will keep him alive... So no need to worry Voraiha.” Kaivon said as he got off his seat.

“You are an arrogant fool Kaivon... you were never worthy of becoming a Judicator... Brothers and sisters... I wish to cast a vote... To denounce Judicator Voraiha from his seat with the circle... He has proven his worth and had tried to kill the candidates not just Kent but others as well... I have video evidence of his atrocious dealings with the other teams...” Voraiha said as the video started to play.

Undisclosed location in Ring 2:

Kaivon: Do you have everything you need? Team Beta: Yes lord Kaivon... But this Tuning fork... Was it not used to make the Viruses go on a rampage long ago. Kaivon: You are here to listen and not ask questions child... Use this fork against Kent... You need not know anything else but follow my orders... Team Beta: Yes Lord... Kavion:  This way I shall have a reason to send him to hell’s gate... This is what you get for defiling these sacred grounds...

End of Video

The Judicators were outraged knowing that the Judicators duty is to nurture the growth of each candidate and marine applicant to the best that they can be before they are endorsed to an individual legion. 

They casted down one of their own knowing they sent an innocent into the Jaw’s of death himself. All they could do now was wait and pray that he returns safely 2 months had already passed. 

The young knight’s kill count continued to sky rocket currently it was over 2.81 million and shows no signs of stopping. The Judicators then revealed team Zeta that the rank of the beasts he was facing was over 72 and they are already close enough to a lesser Demon Champion of the 7 herald gods to the 4 core gods of the void.

Judicator Voraiha asked them what ever it takes they must be prepared to face him should anything go wrong.

Though Rex and the others trust that Kent would return just fine Lily could not help but worry for her brother. 

As time went on the team made several modifications to the Night Hawk while Kent was gone though Lily emphasized that the ship belongs to Kent. Clayton took the liberty of modifying the pressure pistons of the Scorgon tank to increase their ability to effectively increase the weight distribution and its engines received a massive overhaul increasing Energy distribution, Energy usage and performance.

After 7 long months in the Hell’s gate the young knight’s total kill count reached over 7 million word spread across the academy of a demon born from the Hero of zeta team. 

The rumors tell of a knight candidate falsely accused of abusing his power and acting high and mighty was sent to Hell’s gate to die it was later found out that the accusations against him were false and a demon has been born from the Judicator’s mistake.

The count down began as the Hell’s gate will open as Knight Elites and Champions were requested across the 7 legions of the empire to come and help save the young knight or end him.

A total of 3 companies worth of Elites and a dozen champions from the 7 legions were sent as they fear the Judicators had made a demon from an innocent soul. 

Each Elite and Champion were equipped with level 5 anti-demon weapon such as the Ark-aegis light blade, Vanguard fire-frost hell claws, Shields of the ark-angel, and much more.

The judicators informed each knight to be prepared for they fear that the young knight they sent due to the mistakes of their own might turn against them. Each Knight knows that anyone who survives the Hell’s gate trial is no ordinary knight and to remain sane for as long as 2 days is already an impressive feat on it’s own. 

As the knights got into formation the Gate slowly opened as the locks clanked and its gears spun. Bloody mist began to spew out of the gate it as warm as if fresh blood was just spilt.

Judicator Voraiha lead the rescue inside the hell’s gate to find a blood bath as mountains upon mountains of bodies greeted them from the Fell beasts quilok, and the centurian like creatures called torsque, and the titan like creatures called Diometius. Millions upon millions of corpses as far as their eyes can see the Judicator ordered to spread out to find Kent from the sea of corpses.

After many hours of searching they found the young knight who sat upon a throne made of the dead with a feather like blade beside him. The knights slowly approached him as he suddenly opened his eyes and disappeared in a flash of smoke. 

The young knight engaged one of the Elites as he punched through his shields and threw him across the battlefield. One of the Champions grabbed him by the shoulder and tried to pin him. Kent countered by stabbing the Excaliburst blade into the knight’s foot as it unleashed a high frequency vibration that nearly caused the champion’s veins to explode.

The champion released his grip at the same time Kent delivered a three direct thrust towards the knight’s exo-skeletal frame which helps his movement.

Each Knight and Elite fought to their best as time went on they were slowly overpowered by the young knight as one of the Champions tried to contest him in a power struggle but had his hands crushed by the young knight.

Eventually he was subdued, restrained and brought back to Ring 2 for psychiatric evaluation. 

The Templars from the 3rd legion did their very best to restore his mind it was chaotic as if his temple were driven to ruins. The templars questioned how long was the time compression as Hell’s gate did more damage than they originally imagined.

According to the Xer-razh scientists found the time compression data was removed by Judicator Kaivon before he was dethroned as a Judicator. 

“How could 1 man turn such a boy with much potential into a monster...”Judicator Voraiha thought.

“Sir... We have a problem.” Marine 1 reported.

“Damn it all... it wont end... What is it trooper?” Voraiha asked.

“Sir... Master Anthony’s chains broke... He broke through the class 6 Gravity breaker rings...” The Marine reported.

“I am authorizing the use of rank 7 restraints... We have to fix him before we give him back to his family...” Voraiha ordered.

Rank 7 breaker rings are only used to restrain rank 89 demon god champions and only so few of these breaker rings were made that they were dubbed near extinct as their technology to make them had disappeared.

Though the casualties Kent caused were over 230 Elites severely injured and 51 Champions in near critical condition. The Knights understood clearly that a child left to die in one of the worse places on creation to be put into for no clear reason all they could do was pray for the safe return of his soul and his broken mind be returned to its former.

Days after the rescue mission roars could be heard from ring 2 the young knight tried to break out of his chains like a rabid animal.

Lily and Winter were allowed to see Kent but not talk to him for his mental condition was still unstable. After 3 more months of intensive psychiatric correction and repairs the Templars were able to at least restore his thoughts to some degree to communicate.

In an undisclosed room inside the Academy their Kent was placed in a debriefing room with Judicator Voraiha and 3 other champions poised to protect the judicator incase the young knight goes berserk.

Their Judicator Voraiha offered some refreshments to him but no responsed could be seen from him.

“Kent... Do you hear me... Respond with a nod if you do understand me.” Voraiha asked.

He nodded slowly as he slowly raised his head as his eyes and aura were surging with murderous intent. 

The knights were poised to defend the Judicator when he asked them to stand down.

“Kent we are not here to hurt you anymore... but do you remember who you are?” Voraiha asked.

“Name: Kent Redridge, Designation: Knight Candidate...” Kent reported like a machine.

“Do you know how long had you been inside the Hell’s gate.” Voraiha asked.

“TIme displacement: Unconfirmed, Time in Level 7: 17 ,885 days, 921 hours, 25 minutes, 30 seconds.” Kent reported.

“By the Maker’s will you were stuck inside Hell’s gate for 49 years... Kaivon... YOU bastard...?” Voraiha asked.

The room began to shake intensly as the young knight’s telekinetic ability was awakened by sheer rage and desire for vengeance. The young Knight’s restrains were slowly crushed until his arms and legs were freed from confinement. 

“You forgot... me... I... was told... 7 months... Inside that place... AND NONE OF YOU CAME TO GET ME... DAY AFTER DAY I WAITED... DAY AFTER DAY I FOUGHT... I ATE... I KILLED... I BATHED IN BLOOD... I HONORED MY FAMILY’S WISH OF BECOMING A HERO... I REALIZED ONE THING... A KNIGHT OF THE EMPIRE NEVER DESERVES TO BE CALLED AS ONE... YOU ARE ALL BETRAYERS... LIARS... THIEVES... I BELIEVED IN ALL OF YOU... MY TEACHERS... MY COMRADES... AND I EVEN CARED FOR ONE OF YOU... AND WHAT DID YOU DO... YOU BETRAY ME...” Kent said as his rage was slowly consuming him.

“Kent please calm yourself... We did come to save you... we tried to open the gate early but...” Voraiha said as the walls cracked from the telekinetic tremor. 

“TRIED... YOU TRIED... YOU ALL LEFT ME TO DIE... I BELIEVED THAT YOU ALL WOULD SAVE ME ON THE FIRST 11 MONTHS AFTER THE SUPPOSED AGREEMENT... I STILL BELIEVE THAT MY TEACHERS WOULD COME TO SAVE ME FROM HELL’S GATE... I HELD ON TO A SHRED OF HOPE IN THE NEXT 21 YEARS... YOU ALL DID TEACH ME ONE THING... HEROES ARE BUT A FOOLISH DREAM... AND THEY DON’T DESERVE TO BE VENERATED... BUT THEY DESERVE TO DIE... FOR THEIR FOOLISH BELIEF...” Kent said as he reached out his hand.

The Champions immediately tried to restrain Kent when something burst throug the reinforced Xher-romite steel wall. His blade the Excaliburst stood by his side and cleaved through the weapons and shields of the champions he nearly crossed the line when he tried to kill Voraiha.

Before his blade could pierce his three hearts Clayton tackled Kent as Genji and Marky injected him with a powerful sleeping serum developed only to counter the young knight should his blood go on a rampage.

“I am sorry Voraiha, but Lady Charlotte has ordered the arrest and head of Former Judicator Kaivon for what had transpired here...” Winter said as she deployed a stretcher.

“Very well, I shall send you his location... But my lady...” Voraiha said.

“Enough... you call this helping... after saving him you had him restrained and be subjected to many tortures... We are done here... If you want to help give him the title of Knight Archaena Champion... at least that way you shall be able to compensate for what had happened to him... This way he shall be able to have his freedom...” Winter said as they left the interrogation room.

Voraiha cursed Kaivon for what had happened to such a good candidate and now turned into the Demon King of Hell’s gate.

The Zerrohnian marines from the 15th Legion along with 2 Iron-wolve champions the Primera fangs guarded the exterior perimeter of the bunker to allow Kent some time to recover.

He slept for over 5 days straight and on the 6th day he woke up but his desire for vengeance was still strong but his desire for freedom was even stronger. he noticed that he was back at the medical facility in Zeta bunker with a dextrose attached to his arm. 

Kent tried to get up to see Lily was sleeping next to him as he gave her a gentle head pat he whispered.

“Thank you... Sister... ” Kent said.

Just a few minutes after he woke up Charlotte and Victor called Kent through the bunker’s intercom as communication rights were restored.

“My son... What happened to you... What is with all those scars?” Charlotte said.

“Mother... May I... Request...” Kent said as he tried to speak.

“Yes, you can ask anything my son...” Charlotte asked.

“May... I... go... home...” Kent asked.

“Yes of course you can... you will always have a home with us... My son... everyone had been worried for  you... Lily over their had not slept easily because you were missing for 7 months... and I was informed about a Judicator who absued his power against you... Do not worry I will take care of everything... I asked the Judicators as well to send everyone on your team to New Dawn... here you shall be safe... until you are ready to march again... As a Hero...” Charlotte said.

It seemed like the word Hero trigger Kent’s PTSD as he remembered the trauma, and torture he received from Kaivon and the betrayal from Eunice caused him to go berserk. Lily immediately tried to sedate Kent as his friends came in to restrain him. 

Kent was far from the person he once was no longer did he desire to protect but his desire to kill was stronger. Just before they left the Academy Eunice the girl who caused all his pain came to the bunker to see Kent but the Marines stopped her from getting near the Night Hawk. 

As the ship left the Academy with Kent’s promotion to Knight Archaena champion secured his hatred for the other legions grew. 

His team, cousin and family never abandoned him and aided in his recovery and vowed to never let a single knight candidate or marine to ever suffer as he did. 

Though his return from the academy was celebrated many hear of his accomplishments as he gained the infamous title of the Demon king of Hell’s gate was exaggerated. He terrified many marines and knights alike for his kill count was in total 7,391,512 and this is no small feat for an Knight lord to achieve yet the young knight achieved this in 7 months real time.

Upon his return to New Dawn his armada or the Knight faction New Hope was eagerly waiting for his return. On the Day of December 12, 4117 Kent’s Fleet named itself the Strike Fleet Zero Dawn in memory of their fallen brothers and sisters. 

On that day he vowed to never be a hero for others or for himself but he will be a shield that his people needs and a feathered blade that shall pave the way for the future of not just his people but for those who chose to ask for his help.

End of Flash back...

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 2: Side Story I AM NO HERO  part 2: The Start of Something

Mystery, After arriving in the Academy the young knight and his team were dropped into one of the ring’s of temperance. Here each candidate from each legion from all corners of creation is tested, tempered, broken, rebuilt, broken again, until a knight is born from the broken remains of each candidate.

Marines are trained to the point they rival a knight without the augmentations Kent and his team made their way into the inner workings of the Facility. As they arrived at the end of the tram-line the unsettling feeling of fear came to each one of them as many of their comrades died when the facility came to life on its own.

“At least the Tram works...” Clayton added.

“True, does anyone get the Eerie feeling in this place... It gives me the creeps.” Rex added.

“True it’s as if this place died but never left at all...” Marky added. 

“I’m just saying the Judicators did drop us from the stratosphere without any proper warning and we just fought our way through a pact of monstrous wolf like things and barely survived that while we are in a creepy, somewhat damp, weird looking ancient facility... And the Judicators decided to send a bunch of teenagers except for Rex who is a father of 2... Who basically had individual combat experience but not actual warfare and anti-demon combat experience... Am I missing something in this picture Boss?” Clayton asked.

“I think you covered most of it Clay but we should hurry up and get to the Command hub and get the Disruptor rings off so Lily can pick us up soon.” Kent added as he looked around.

“Damn it’s dark in here anyone got an omni flare?” Marky asked.

“I got one ass wipe... Everyone CLEAR!” Clayton shouted.

Clayton aimed a flare gun at the main hall and fired the flare as it bounced off the wall it left a light trail that acted as a torch that lasts for at least 5 to 7 hours.

“We should be good on lights boss... But man this isn’t what i am expecting...” Clayton said.

The Facility held many bones and a festering smell of fresh corpses which was odd as the facility was only found recently and no marine and candidate had reached that far aside from Team Zero.

“Everyone... wear your bio-mask we don’t know what to expect... it would be better to be safe than sorry.” Kent ordered.

They proceeded into the depths of the facility as the toxicity levels raised the deeper they went in. Eunice hacked into one of the available computers at the end of corridor 1 as they needed to purge the toxins that built up over the centuries of decay.

After many minutes of walking they hit a fork in the hall way Eunice pulled her intercom finding the left corridor leads to the command hub while the other leads to the power room and another section that is currently closed off.

“Hmm, I know this wont sound good but... We will have to split up sir.” Rex suggested.

“Right, Exercise caution everyone... Eunice, and Clayton your with me... Rex, Marky and Genji you three go to the Power generators and re-activate it...” Kent ordered.

“Alright you three be careful... The last thing we need is more surprises...” Rex added.

With a nod the team split up as one headed to the power room while the other went to the command hub. 

Team one searched the corridor for some supplies they can use but they were not expecting to find anything until they reached a massive security door.

“I can rip this door open but it would rip my bio-tendons... Hmm Eunice can you hack the door controls?” Kent asked.

“I can... But let’s see here can you help me with removing the panel here please?” Eunice asked.

The young knight turned his finger’s into high frequency claws and tore open the control panel as Eunice began hacking the door leading to the command hub.

She sat on some rubble as she began to hack the security frame on the doors while she was hard at work Clayton patrolled the area to find some supplies Kent on the other hand sat down next to her.

“This might take some time so feel free to do what you want.” Eunice said.

“Alright... What was it that you wanted to talk about earlier?” Kent asked.

“Oh... Ugh... I just wanted to say thanks for saving what was left of my team...” Eunice replied.

“Their is no need for you to apologize... WE have to stand together if we want to make it through any challenge... And my Good Friend Lily was with you I wanted to look out for her as well...” Kent explained. 

“I see so you and Lily don’t have any sort of relationship other than being a brother and sister like ordeal?” Eunice asked.

“Yes, I consider her as a sister and a good friend... I can count on her for anything and I will always have her back...” Kent said with a smile.

“You know Kent... You stick out like a sore thumb... no offense.” Eunice added.

“How so?” Kent asked.

“You, left yourself behind to face off against the Grey wolves, you even fought the security drones which are ranked 42 in terms of strength and you took down about a dozen of them maybe even more...” Eunice stated.

“I just got lucky... Besides every life saved is better than losing more people since we are in the academy and numbers will serve us better in the long run.” Kent answered as he stabbed Trail blazer on the floor.

“We’ll luck or not... You my friend are a hero in every sense of the word... Your courageous, stronger than any candidate including those assholes from the 1st legion, and you always take care of those who need you... You are a hero... to be honest with you... We could use a hero back home to be honest...” Eunice said as she looked down.

“I heard that after the Dragon-wolf left things haven’t been the same within the other legions...” Kent said.

“Yeah I guess you can say that but... Let’s leave it for another time... Now I want to ask you a question Kent I mean if that is okay?” Eunice asked.

“Sure, I had been asking you some questions so it would only be right that you ask your own questions...” Kent replied with a smile.

“””“Blush”” Ugh... If you have time after the mission... I mean... Do you want to grab a drink?” Eunice asked.

“Sure... I don’t mind...” Kent replied.

She closed her intercom the hacking was already complete the door slowly opened Kent and Eunice entered the command hub as she set up her other tools and started repairing the command control console.

“Boss, It seems like the outside is cleared according to Lily she is taking the wounded back to ring 2 and will be back in a few hours or so... but the Scorgon is on sentry mode still so we should be good I think...” Clayton reported.

“Guys check this out... It looks lie a really interesting...” Eunice said.

The two looked at the report that Eunice said as she played the latest entry log that she recovered. 

Entry log number 829m32

- As requested by Judicator Korvira lastroks many high value assets had been secretly taken to Cryonix facility level 179-23, Number of priority targets for cryo-gen lock initial target number 92.1m... Priority target for extraction and priority cryo-gen lock... 

“Why would a top secret facility inside the academy need to prioritize 1 person for cryo-gen... and who could that be anyway?” Kent asked. 

“Only one way to find out...” Eunice said as she tried to bypass the security system.

“Okay i got something... Only a name... Winterfell Frostwind... Why does that name sound familiar...” Eunice said.

“hmm we shall need to investigate this on our own... Rex, have you got the power turned on yet?” Kent asked.

“Not yet sir we found a slight complication...We could use an assist...” Rex replied.

“Alright Im heading to you now... Clay stay with Eunice and see what other information you can get.” Kent asked.

He went to where the problem was as Rex mentioned and it was not a slight complication. 

“This is not a slight complication Rex? This is a big problem... Eunice the power cell frame is ruptured the entire fuel cell has a massive hole in it!” Kent reported.

“This is going to be a problem... Kent their should be another power core replacement at the bottom levels sending you the coordinates now.” Eunice said.

“Okay, Rex you’re with me Marky, you and Genji keep an eye on things while we check out the bottom floors.” Kent ordered. 

The two made their way back to the main corridor and walked left where another elevator hall was present each elevator led to many other sub level facilities and the power cell room was just 3 levels below them. 

Kent pried open the elevator doors with his bare hands as one after another problems seemed to have no end.

“Looks like the elevators out Kent... I have my Rail clamp on me... want to grab on?” Rex asked.

“No thank you I’ll ride the cable down...” Kent replied as he jumped into the elevator shaft.

Kent managed to grab the cable as he slowly went down the two went down the elevator shaft as they descended Rex saw the doors were sealed shut.

The two jumped to the door and tore it open like before just as they entered level 3 the sudden burst of wind blew Kent’s balance off causing him to fall into the deeper parts of the facility. Rex tried to catch him but it was too late he missed him by a hair’s inch.

“KENT!!!” Rex shouted. 

“Rex, continue the mission!” Kent shouted as he faded into the abyss below.

 “Damn it fucking hell If I was fast enough or If I had a grapling hook!” Rex said as he slammed his fists on the floor.

After a moment or so Kent landed at level 180 where the supposed area Eunice said that contained Winterfell Frostwind.

Though he crashed through the elevator he was somehow okay as the Black Queen performed a systems check and the two viruses repaired the immediate threats into his body. 

“Agh that hurt a lot...” Kent said to himself.

HE then tried to contact the rest of the team since he was deep underground the communicator had some problems getting through. 

“It looks like we’re on our own... while we are at it... I might as well look around maybe I can find a way back to the others... Mom did you find anything?” Kent asked.

“I did... This facility was built as a fabrication for generation 7 class weapons... It was suppose to help the Knights of the Ancient Custodians a means to control rebellions by merely sending a single squad of knights... But it looks like the facility was overwhelmed during the Xer-razh rebellion... their should be an old frame for the Jump kit here... Because some of the facility’s data is corrupted I can’t pinpoint it’s exact location... I am sorry my dear.” The Black queen said.

“No worries... I’ll just think of it as an adventure for me... Switching optical nerves for night vision.” Kent said.

Before he left he saw a pile of bones near the reception area in front of the elevator. Kent saw a level 7 key card belonging to a Korvan Triako he then placed it in his pocket as it might prove useful in the future. 

His eyes immediately evolved to see clearly in the dark Kent walked through the corridors as he went deeper it became colder. 

Knowing his resistance to cold is dangerously low he still pushed on the Viruses inside his body that regulated the shell layer protection and blood flow immediately adapted and increased blood flow and temperature regulation to the point the cold never bothered him. 

Though the virus dislikes the cold their host form’s will pushes them to adapt as they work with a symbiotic relationship that the viruses cooperate with it’s sister form in order to achieve greater heights.

“So... Damn... cold... But... Must... Push... on!” Kent said as the cold was starting to affect his mind.

“Kent you need to get back to the main elevator your body’s resistance to the cold wont last 2 minutes...” The Black Queen pleaded.

“NO... Must... Rescue... Frost...”Kent replied.

After many minutes of walking passing corridor after corridor he managed to reach a massive blast door covered in ice. 

With all his remaining strength his arms generated enough heat enough to melt the ice in a matter of seconds. He slammed his fingers in between the blast doors and with all his might he forced the door open. 

The virus immediately transferred the heat into the surroundings though he fainted the virus got to work and removed the charred pieces of bio-steel muscle and skin and absorbed most of the re-inforced plating around him, converted it into programmable bio-matter and repaired and upgraded his arms and the Dark-crystorium skeletal frame. 

He woke up several hours later with his team right beside him. 

“Ugh... What happened... Wait what happened?” Kent asked.

“You were knocked out Kent... After I got the power back online I got Everyone to go down with me to find you and here we are...”Rex answered. 

“Don’t move Kent... you should rest first... We can take it from here.” Eunice said.

“No I can sleep back at the night hawk... Lets finish this...” Kent said as he tried to stand up. 

Clayton placed Kent’s arm over his shoulder to help him stand as he quoted Boss don’t worry you already did so much let us take things from here... You already did so much it’s time for the hero to rest and let his side kicks take it from here...

“Right, I don’t want you guys to call yourselves as side kicks we are all heroes in our own right.. Don’t you guys entitle yourselves as side kicks...” Kent stated.

“Yeah, yeah boss man... Euny, Rex... how goes the thing with that huge refrigerator looking... thing...” Clayton asked.

“It’s a personalized, self-sustaining cryogenic pod... from the looks of it this thing is still intact which is good... I’ll hack the controls Rex help me with the security locks.” Eunice said. 

As she hacked the computer the security system purged all external hacking and nearly fried her arm. 

“Okay so Hacking it is out of our options... We only have one or two more options...” Eunice stated.

“What are our options boss lady?” Clayton said as he rested Kent beside the wall.

“Our first option is to find a level 7 Key card which is only possessed by a head researcher... and we can find one in the administration office 150 levels above us... and the other... is to pry the cryogenic pod open and pray to Faith that the person inside it will survive long enough for us to get them to the night hawk so we can initiate the revival procedure there.” Eunice suggested. 

“We can’t go back up... the place is already crawling with creepy crawlies... So let’s pry it open instead Euny!!!” Clayton said.

“What if our target is actually the person inside the cryo-pod is our VIP... We can’t risk it...” Eunice emphasized on the mission.

“Lucky for you guys... I found something earlier... Take it from my pocket I think it will be useful...” Kent stated. 

“When did you get this?” Eunice asked as she grabbed it from his pocket.

“I was looking around the elevator corridor earlier and found a few things but i kept the key card in case it might come in handy... and it did.”Kent smiled as he tried to stand up.

“Kent don’t push yourself this key card should help us... Clay I am going to need you to stand near the doors of the cryogenic pod... Rex help me with the awakening sequence.” Eunice said.

She went back to the command control unit and placed the level 7 key card in it as the systems of the facility became alive.

Level 7 clearance identified welcome Head Doctor Korvan Triako, Do you wish to proceed with the revival protocol? 

Eunice pressed the Y key on the keyboard as the A.I. of the facility initiated the revival protocols as it completely melted the ice that formed in level 180 and began reviving the VIP inside the Cryo-gen pod.

“Heart rate elevation 10 per second and steadily rising, blood pressure flow 30/61 and rising... Hmm that is odd...” Eunice said.

“What about it?” Kent asked.

“These stats would technically speaking will kill a person... But this is no ordinary person... Hmmm... A.I. Identify person in the pod... send data to nearest Holo-pad!” Eunice asked.

“Request access granted...” The A.I. stated.

“Wow that was easy... and here I thought we are about to enter into a boss fight or something...” Clayton added.

“Big Bro, you know I love you but that kind of talk will jinx us you know! Remember Ralka?” Genji said.

“Right but that kind of thing doesn’t happen twice? I mean wh in the right mind would put us through so much...” Clayton added.

“I seriously think the academy is about to prove us wrong... Guys keep quiet we have company!” Marky stated.

“How many?”Kent asked.

“We have a dozen baddies... wait a minute... No way...” Marky whispered.

“Why... what do you even see?” Eunice asked.

“We have knight candidates I can’t make it out... but It’s from team Beta... They look like they are heavily equiped to kill Ma’am!” Marky reported.

“Then we lock ourselves here for the moment... We have to buy time for the revival process to complete...” Kent said.

“Damn it... I know who might team Beta be... I think it might be my know it all stuck up brother... Kolson Striker...” Eunice stated.

“I have one question... Is he here to help or going to kill us?” Kent asked.

“Most likely the 2nd one... He wants to succeed Mom and he will even sacrifice everything to get what he wants... Hence my left hand is mostly cybernetic.” Eunice said as she showed everyone her hand.

“I see... Well then...”“crack neck”“ It’s time to nutt up or shut up...”Kent said as his arms fully repaired itself.

He grabbed his swords and went to the blast door with Rex and Clayton stood right behind him. 

“We got your back Kent!” Rex said.

“What’s the game plan boss?” Clayton said as he reloaded his chain-gun.

“Simple, I draw them in, Rex, you snipe with your pistols, Clayton... I can’t believe I’m saying this but... Tear them a new one!” Kent ordered.

“Got it!”Clayton saluted.

Eunice sighed as she opened the gate the three walked out the blast doors she only asked to spare her brother. 

As the blast doors closed behind them Eunice told the three that they only have 3 minutes before the revival procedure is complete.

“Okay, so... I’ll take the bastards on the left?” Clayton asked.

“Fine I’ll take the other knight candidates on the right...” Rex sighed as he reloaded his pistols.

“That leaves me with Korvan... Great... alright time to nut up or shut up!” Kent said as he gripped his blades.

He faced off against a knight for the first time in a few months after facing his Father and his elites.

Korvan aimed his battle axe at Kent with a smile as he slowly approached him saying I have to thank you for saving my useless sister at least she still has some worth... So hand over what is inside that blast door and I’ll let you live... Don’t make this any harder... I already gave up so many idiots to get here... so just make things easy... HAND OVER THAT FROSTWIND WEAPON OR ELSE THIS WILL GET BLOODY!

Kent didn’t even bother talking as he threw the Trail igniter at Korvan and charged him without a second of reprieve. Korvan shrugged off the sword throw and delivered a axe wave at Kent though he barely able to dodge his attack.

He countered by throwing several knives at Kovran and grabbed the Trail Igniter and charged at him slicing his armor and kicked him in the back. Korvan’s armor was too thick for both the Trail igniter and Blaze Ripper to do any significant damage as Korvan split his axe and threw them at Kent.

The young knight blocked his axes but Korvan managed to close the gap Kent countered with a powerful side kick sending him flying to the wall.

He took the time to merge the two blades together and pulled out another set of knives and threw them at Korvan.

“Is that really what you can do... I guess a fake Knight is all bark and no bite! Maybe that is why your father married a harvested human bitch!” Korvan said as he got out of the wall.

Korvan recalled his battle axe as Kent charged him and blocked his sword swing but something was off. Kent’s sword strike grew stronger He parried his block and delivered a double slice and kicked him in the chest nailing him to the wall. 

Kent charged at Korvan he rolled to the side and tried to deliver a deep cut at his right arm. Kent managed to block his attack but Korvan immediately grabbed his arm and managed to force Kent to break his grip on his weapon.

He then threw Kent aside and kicked his great sword aside Korvan threw his battle axe at him though he was able to dodge it Korvan closed the gap punched Kent in the stomach followed by an upper cut.

Kent got back up and delivered a chop to the head that was a fake and returned the upper cut at Korvan in a split second the virus reinforced his knuckles. He managed to deliver over 500 kilograms of force in his punch breaking his Jaw and grabbed his ankle and threw him to the slave marines that nearly overwhelmed Clayton. 

“Clay, you okay?” Kent shouted.

“Yeah thanks for the assist!” Clayton said as he picked up Kent’s weapon partner and handed it to Kent.

“Thank you my friend, come on let’s go help Rex!” Kent said.

By the time they reached Rex the two other knight candidates were bloodied and full of bullet wounds and shrapnel.

“Wow, nice job Rex!”Kent saluted.

“““heavy breathing”“ Well knights are pretty fucking hard to take down... Sorry Kent... But my god... I am out of breath...” Rex said as he took out his flask.

“Still good work everyone... Let’s get back we took about ten minutes to take them down.” Kent replied.

The three ran back to the blast doors when more marines and Knight candidates from other teams entered the Cryo-pod room and started shooting them. Rex and Clayton took cover near the door as Kent deflected and or blocked the laser and bullet fire that were aimed at him.

“Well looks like we wont be able to get inside... Damn our luck!” Clayton stated.

“You do realize that you just jinxed us earlier?”Rex stated.

“Hey, can a guy be fucking optimistic in this particular situation?” Clayton replied.

“Well we can be optimistic and judgemental about this later for now we need to survive!” Kent added as he deflected sniper fire back towards the shooter.

the three held their ground as more and more candidates and recruits surrounded them they were running out of ammunition. As more and more marines and knight candidates fell to the three after several hours of fighting they were eventually surrounded.��

The other teams demanded to Kent to unlock the blast doors as he stated to them that his team on the other side should have escaped with the VIP. They were about to get killed in the most brutal fashion when the temperature slowly dropped around the team.

“What the... The temperature is slowly dropping but not all over the room but around us Boss man?” Clayton stated.

“I think we are about to find out look!” Kent said pointing at the blast doors.

Everyone saw the blast doors was slowly freezing to the point the entire room’s temperature reached -40 kelvin everyone was afraid as the blast doors exploded releasing a powerful blast of ice that trapped almost everyone in thick freezing ice. 

“To my saviors thank you for saving me... Now that I am free from my pod... I must return the favor...” A cold beauty said.

“Wow, its an queen... Literally!” Clayton said as a cold beauty walked towards them.

A girl with long white hair and almost pail skin with blue eyes approached them as she removed the ice storm around them. She smiled and looked at Kent with a smile on her face and told them that they all need to escape the facility together.

“Ugh... Thank you for saving us?” Kent said.

“You are welcome my savior but pleasantries can wait for now we must escape... I do not want to be enclosed in this place any longer...” The girl said.

“Not to sound rude or anything madam snow queen but you can’t go outside naked if you don’t mind me saying... and though you have a rocking bod... but again... We can;t let you leave without wearing anything!” Clayton added.

Kent sighed as Rex and Marky face palmed though he made an excellent point she realized her current situation when Eunice grabbed a special black yet very fashionable skin suit built for the snow queen. 

As she put it on they all ran towards the main elevator shaft to see the cable car that the team came in was wrecked and the cable was cut. 

“Well this is a problem... Eunice options?” Kent asked.

“Well we can take the emergency stair well... Its pretty safe to be honest...” Eunice suggested.

“Ugh stairs... If we are walking back to the top... Fuck i forgot I skipped leg day!” Clayton added.

“I have to appreciate your confidence and can do attitude sometimes Clay...” Kent stated with an awkward smile.

“If I may suggest I have a suggestion for you... Everyone board the wrecked cable car.” The Snow queen said.

She then snapped her fingers as ice began to form beneath the wrecked car and pushed them up slowly but surely they will reach the top floor in a few minutes or so.

“Now that we have some time to ourselves again... My Lady... I am Kent Redridge, of the15th Legion and Knight Lord candidate to the Dragon-wolf... It is an honor to meet you.” Kent bowed. 

“The pleasure is all mine... I am Winterfell Frostwind... But you may call me Winter, I am the crown princess of the Frost Wolves...” Winter said. 

“Wait... The Frost wolves... Ugh...” Eunice said.

“Why do you know of my family, how have they been, are they all doing okay, and what of legion Master Volgan is he doing well?” Winter asked.

“Um, you may need to sit down for this one... This is going to be a long day...” Eunice said as she started explaing.

At the height of the 1st Great War the Demons invaded the world of Dark-ice was invaded by a massive demonic hoard lead by the Yul-gar the defiler. 

Though the 6th, 7th and 15th Legion were able to respond at the time all knight legions had stretched their forces so thin that they were barely able to send a full combat strength.

A massive battle broke out all across the planet despite their home field advantage. Almost 80% of the Frostwolves were wiped out including the Frostwind family were brutally murdered.

The remaining Frostwolves refused to join the other legions instead they stayed with the Dragon-wolf because of their standing history of camaraderie. It was until after the 1st Great war that the Frostwolves decided to find the last heir after so many eons. 

The Frostwolves never lost hope to find you and still continued to be a nomadic race to this day in hopes of finding the last heir. 

Winter closed her eyes as she couldn’t accept the fact her family was gone and most of her legion the family she held dear was almost gone.

As tears began to fall from her eyes she could not bare to ask how long she was asleep.

“My Lady... You have been asleep for almost 50 million years... “ Kent said.

“No... No, no, no, no, no, no...” Winter said as she broke down crying.

She fell to her knees crying Kent comforted her as best as he could as they reached the top floor. What awaited them was nothing close to a friendly welcome a large number of Marines in service to Korvan were waiting for them. 

As they aimed their guns at his team Kent and his team defended the VIP but her pain and sorrow turned into anger. With a powerful shout she unleashed a powerful hurricane of ice that killed all of them in a single hit. 

“ARGH!!!” Winter shouted.

“My Lady calm down... please!” Kent pleaded.

No one was able to reach her as the last princess slowly lost control of her powers. Kent asked for forgiveness as he knocked her out with a neck chop and carried her in his arms.

“Rex cover me we are leaving!” Kent ordered.

The team managed to regroup at the Landing platform where the Night Hawk was waiting.

“Wait is that the VIP?” Lily asked.

“Yes Lily, please prepare Medical bay for immediate treatment... We have a lot of explaining to do...” Kent replied.

“Okay, get her to the med bay let’s get back to Ring 2, Judicator Voraiha wants to speak with you Kent...” Lily explained.

“Okay for now lets get out of here first!” Kent stated as he carried Winter to the medical bay.

Several hours later at Ring 2 of the Academy in the Central Administration building Kent faced the council of Judicators.

“Kent I understand you and your team managed to complete your objective yes?” Judicator Aaron asked.

‘Yes sir my team and I were able to secure the facility but the security drone manufacturing and Tesla spires were destroyed. Please forgive me about my incompetence...” Kent reported. 

“No, need for apologies you had to secure the facility somehow but still this brings great news with the manufacturing facility secured we shall be able to help the other legions.... But Lady Winterfell Frost wind... I understand she is under your care yes? And she request to be placed under your care...” Judicator Tarkon said.

“Yes Judicator Tarkon, she has requested to remain under my team she refused to return to her legion as of this time. though I protested that she return to give hope back to the Frost wolves but she would like to collect herself first before she returns... She would also like to contact my Mother and father and wished to talk with them... With your permission Judicators?” Kent asked.

“It is permitted but Kent... Because of your success in securing the facility you have earned the merit of leadership.... It gives me no joy to tell you  of the multiple dead and critically wounded that your team mate Lilian Starseeker brought in for treatment... You are to be punished for your failure in rebelling against your fellow nobles... And you have failed to defend yourself against the Nobleman Korvan when he protested his leadership against your own...” Judicator Kaivon said.

“What, Judicators please I implore you we did not kill any of them... We only acted out of self defense... Though we tried our best to avoid conflict... If we did not do anything to defend ourselves then my team and I would be dead... Or Lady Winter’s fury could be unleashed!” Kent protested.

“Enough, You shall be punished for killing your own and that is final... You shall be sentenced to 500 lashes by Cat o' nine tails... Repent for your failures... Kent... As you favor to call yourself a hero after all!” Judicator Kaivon said as he ended the meeting.

The Knights cuffed Kent and brought him to the punishment chamber and received 500 whips. They coated the whips with a special toxin that burns the skin and also electrocutes the nervous systems.

Kent was cuffed against a stone slab as many of the recruits including his team were forced to watch as two of the Vindicators and Judicator Kaivon himself delivered the punishment. 

“Listen one and all... For this is discipline for lacking the conviction to survive for no demon will shall show mercy or remorse... a Knight must know these rules in order to have a chance to survive... This Fool calls himself a hero... but lacks the conviction to kill those who attacked him! The choices he made to save lives is worthless so long as the enemy lives... We do this not for our own conviction but to show you that the enemy will NEVER show mercy! Kent do you have anything to say to your batch mates before your lesson begins? ” Kaivon shouted.

“I did the right thing and saved lives I have no regrets.” Kent said.

“So be it...” Kaivon said as he started whipping Kent.

Kaivon delivered the first whip and hit Kent right in the eye and followed by the other two knights for the next 2 hours each whipping was long and brutal they made sure that the punishment will bare a mark on his psyche. 

With each whipping he received they expected him to scream in pain but no scream was heard from his voice. 

Rex, Lily and the others including Winter couldn’t bare to see the punishment as soon as it was over they immediately rushed to Kent’s side and helped him back to the Ship. 

“Boss, You should have fought back.”Clayton said as he sat him down on the medical bed.

“No, If I fought back you guys would have received the punishment... I won’t let that happen... I will bare this no matter what...”Kent said.

“Kent, I am reporting this to Lady Charlotte!” Lily said.

“No don’t Mom was already furious when I joined the Knights and if she knew about this she will pull me and Chimera out including you as well...” Kent stated.

“I don’t care... If becoming a knight and Me a medical officer means you receive punishment then no this is NOT WORTH IT!” Lily protested.

“Kent, Lily is Right you don’t have to be a hero for us... Let us bare the brunt of it...” Eunice pleaded.

“No... If you all were to speak out.. .then you would take that punishment i will not allow that to happen for you lot are my family... ” Kent said.

“Kent, I thank you for coming to my aide... You should not have punished for saving all those lives this is clearly unjust... ” Winter asked. 

“It’s fine I knew this was coming because the academy must train knights in a ruthless manner and they will burn it in our heads...” Kent stated.

“Kent... we have a slight issue... What ever they put into their whips the regeneration factor isn’t working... Though your blood managed to shut down the nerves affected but the cells wont regenerate... I need to take a sample... But you need your rest first... Everyone please exit the medical facility... This is going to take a while.”Lily said.

While Lily took a blood sample she found out that the toxin coated on the blades were a special venom found in a Trigorlva mantis found in the 2nd legion homewolrld of Fade. The toxin prevents any form of cellular regeneration and will experience a slow burning sensation as their organs turn into juice and the victim dies.

The team flew back to their bunker and later that day Lily worked on fixing a counter agent for the toxin. Rex and Eunice took over for the mean time and managed the bunker for the mean time. 

Winter called the Dragon-wolf queen Charlotte that night it did not come at an easy time for her. 

The days ahead of them will be hard but knowing that his team is safe was more than enough for him. Yet a lingering feeling of doubt grew from that day made him question of what is right in becoming a Knight... 

Days passed when Kent received the reward and punishment though he made a full recovery. Winter demanded to join team Zeta in honor of Kent’s team and his sacrifice for protecting them. 

According to the Ancient Records Winterfell Frostwind is one of few who earned the title of Legendary High Ace meaning she is one of few pilots that have over 300 years of experience. 

She took over Lily’s duty as the pilot of the Night Hawk and modified her room to emit cold temperatures matching to her home world of Dark-ice. Lily updated her skin suit with a temperature regulator and an holo-tool. 

Months turned to years as Kent and his team were given one challenge after the other and each were performed admirably every time his team was asked to commit any act that involved killing people who do not deserve it. HE takes the punishment that was meant for his team mates the more he received the more hatred built inside him that waited patiently to be unleashed. 

During this time the young knight still held on to his family’s belief but over time he started to question what he is suppose to fight. As the line blurred between good and evil his team did their very best to keep him in the same path as he goes by today.

Eunice stood right beside Kent every step of the way as their relationship bloomed from unlikely colleagues to almost lovers. But nothing on creation is said and done until it is finished.

One mission on the Black Citadel one of the most dangerous training area in the entire academy where two teams are pitted against each other in live fire exercise. 

Kent’s team were barely able to win against team Whiskey-1 who had a dreadknight mech suit with them but Kent was able to beat it down by slicing it’s legs, ripping it’s right arm off and forcefully aimed its rear turret at it’s main reactor nearly killing the pilot. 

As the mech fell to the ground Kent ripped open it’s torso and dragged the near dead pilot to the center with blood thirsty eyes. He threw the near dead pilot to his team mates as he cracked his knuckles and stretched his neck the sound of bones clicking could be heard.

“”“Sigh”“ Are we done here?” Kent asked.

“Not yet Kent, we have 1 more battle... Damn it its Alpha...” Rex sighed.

“Can we take a fucking break... My chain gun arm is killing me! And We have been fighting none-stop for the past few days and if I have to eat 1 more ration pack I am seriously going cannibal...” Clayton said as he rested on top of his chain gun.

“It’s okay... The next fight is just a 3 on 3... Rex, Euny can you still fight?” Kent asked.

“Yeah, I still have one more fight in me...” Rex added as he reloaded his pistols.

“Good... EUNY WATCH OUT!!!” Kent shouted as he ran to Eunice’s side.

Before Eunice could say anything one of the Knights candidates of the enemy team rushed towards Eunice from behind and nearly stabbed her in the throat. 

Kent pushed her aside and grabbed the Knight candidate as the candidate stabbed Kent’s arm without rest. 

The young knight snapped as his rage got the better of him and snapped his neck and threw him at the destroyed dread knight suit as it exploded.

He looked back at her terrified of the knights as time seemed to slow down as Knight Vindicators jumped down from the observation deck and arrested Kent.

“Don’t arrest him he only saved me for self defense!” Eunice pleaded.

“As Decreed in the code of honor any knight lord candidate should kill a knight candidate will be subjected to death.” VIndicator Ryan said as they cuffed Kent.

“ENOUGH, I HAD LONG STOOD AGAINST THIS OUT RAGE AGAINST MY COUSIN!!! Vindicator Ryan let him go right now or I will flash freeze you to the point that your brothers will need an ice pick and 3000 years to break you out!” Winter protested.

“The Ice queen is right if you guys say that the strong survives then the boss just saved a Knight Archaena Candidate... Doesn’t that merit anything at all?” Clayton asked as he grabbed his chain gun.”

Just before the Vindicators took Kent away Judicator Kaivon approached them and it was found out that he absolutely hates Kent for his abominable origins and what hides inside his blood. 

“How about this my Lady... Care to make a wager?”Kaivon asked.

“Kaivon, you dare to show yourself to me... After you deliberately sabotage my cousin time and time again... I have every right to tell on you to the Legion master of the Dragon-wolf and the Frost wolves... so how about this... You let Kent go or else My legion and the Dragon-wolf will start killing your people?” Winter said as ice weapons began to form around her arms.

“No my dear... Please... I am here to offer a middle ground since you lot still have 9 months to graduate... How about this... The accused will be sent to Hell’s gate and for the next 7 months he will be alone... and face off against the most hellish beasts in the past 2 wars... should he survive I will relingquish my role as judicator and return anything... I took from him... Do we have a deal?” Kaivon asked.

“No, Absolutely not I know what lies in Hell’s gate is a death sentence... The monsters their are all ranked 51 to 98 and if you send him their it will mean death for him and his soul!” Winter shouted.

“You have no choice in this matter... I will give you one day to decide... Or its the chopping block for him...” Kaivon said as he walked away laughing. 

The team were sent back to their bunker to decide his fate they all talked it out in the Night Hawk’s strategy room as everything seemed to be falling apart for them yet the worse is yet to come.

“Guys, Enough is enough we have to report this to Miss Charlotte!” Winter said.

“I tried... the communicator we have is being jammed by the Academy... Nothing is going in or out of this sector without the Judicators knowing Miss Winter.” Lily added.

“Then How about the Fusion Collider rail-cannon on the Night Hawk if we over-clock it’s plasma core it should be enough to tear open a rift to the outside?” Clayton said.

“We can’t any new portals made within the academy will be detected almost immediately the only thing we can do is if somehow we can get a message to the outside...” Lily added.

“We are running out of time... Can’t we use the Night Hawk’s advent Hyper jump core to get everyone out of the academy?” Rex suggested.

“It’s possible but it would require massive amounts of power to break through the dimensional barrier... And we would be inviting some bigger threats into the academy if we do that.” Lily said as she placed her holo-pad on the table.

“So what the ever living fuck can we do now?” Clayton asked.

“I’ll go check on Kent...” Eunice said.

“Please do so miss Eunice.” Winter said as the team thought of a plan. 

Eunice walked back to the bunker to hear the loud clashing of metal as the training room’s lights were on. She took a quick glance and saw Kent was fighting against a rank 61 Training drone with no basic protection with his knuckles and shin were already drenched in blood.

As the training drone delivered a powerful swing hitting Kent in the face he shrugged it off and continued their training. 

Eunice turned off the training drone as she grabbed a first aide kit when she approached Kent his killing intent aura was surging out of control. She tried to reach out to Kent with a slow glance his eyes were black with a silver pupil as if he was not even human anymore.

"Kent, Please let me help you...” Eunice said.

He closed his eyes and sat next to her as she bandaged his injuries as best as she could. 

Eunice sighed as she looked at Kent who was broken as she told him that everything will be okay.

He slowly shook his head as he told her that all that he did was to protect the innocent and he will always hesitate to kill people no matter what but he is starting to believe that Killing might be the better solution. 

“Kent, No don’t Killing was never your path... You made me realize that Killing people specially our own species is wrong.... Don’t give up on yourself. Like you never gave up on me...” Eunice said.

“I... What am I... to you Eunice...” Kent asked.

“What do you mean we’re together... You and me...” Eunice said.

“I wish that were true... Leave me...” Kent said as he got back up.

“Kent wait your injuries... please.” Eunice said as she grabbed his arm.

Eunice tried to calm him down but he shrugged her off she pleaded with him to calm down but he did not as he told her a truth.

“You said that we would stand together... I thought you loved me... But... I guess you already had plans when you went with Kane and told him about our teams plans and strategies...” Kent said as he slammed his fist on the bunker wall.

“Wait Kent that wasn’t...” Eunice said.

“No... I saw you and you back at ring 2 and you already made your choice... Get out of my sight.” Kent said as he walked it.

“Kent Let me explain!” Eunice said as she tried to calm him down.

As his heart beat raged out of control as tears began to fall from his eyes the young knight had no full understanding of his emotions. He simply ran out of the training room as his tears didn’t stop falling Rex and Lily saw him running towards the bunker’s exit. 

“Kent!” Rex said as he ran out of the bunker.

“Ken, wait we have... Oh no...” Lily said as she saw him crying.

Lily and Rex found Eunice packing her speed bike Rex stopped her from leaving as Lily took out the ignition coil.

“Lily Get out of the way I am going to look for him!” Eunice said.

“No... I told you that plan of yours will break Kent... I specifically warned you that he is no ordinary person... He was trained at birth to BE A KNIGHT... HE HAS NO IDEA OF HIS OWN EMOTIONS... AND WHAT YOU PUSHED MY HALF BROTHER TO BE A HERO THAT YOU WANT... DID YOU EVER FOR ONCE CONSIDER HIS OWN FEELINGS?” Lily shouted.

“I’m sorry... I don’t have any Idea that this might happen... Lily, Rex... Please help me find him!” Eunice begged.

Eunice grabbed the ignition coil from Lily and drove away on her bike as Lily scoffed as she went to the Night Hawk with Rex not far behind her.

“Lily tell us what the hell happened!” Rex asked.

“”“sigh”“ about 2 years ago I found out that Eunice was consistently keeping in touch with Alpha team... She kept giving our mission Intel and strategy to them in exchange for some stat’s point for the entire team...” Lily said.

“What that bitch!!! I knew something was off when we keep asking her to come with us for supplies and keeps going to the upper ring district!” Clayton added.

“Not to mention she used Kent and pushed him to go through back to back missions that weren't suppose to be for him but for the upper ring teams... What’s worse she willingly manipulated Kent thinking that they are lovers but she only planned to use him as a battery!!! All because Eunice despises being with us and wanted to get more... So she used each and everyone of us...” Lily explained.

“Wait... This all happened because Eunice wasn’t satisfied with being friends or even team mates with us... well I would understand Clay but... Us... I mean we do our best to improve the conditions of the bunker but... Damn... We have to Find Kent first!” Marky stated.

“Wait before we do shit... Lily you knew all this and didn’t bother to tell us?” Clayton asked.

“I only told, Rex and Lady Winter I didn’t tell it to everyone because you would Kill Eunice on the get go!”Lily said.

“Enough, We can talk about this Later... Lily have you found him yet?” Winter asked.

“No Ma’am his tracking beacon isn’t responding it’s as if his blood is tampering with it!” Lily Reported.

After many hours of trying to find the berserk Knight no one was able to find him the team returned to the bunker. 

The team went to the briefing room and found one priority message in the computer as Rex opened it his eyes opened as he called for everyone.

“Rex what the hell man can’t we take a break or something?!” Clayton asked.

“No Clay, listen to this!” Rex said as he read the letter aloud.

Team Zeta, you are here by suspended from any Military based operation as one Kent Redridge had reported early to Hell’s gate from the date stated for the trial. As we speak the trial of Hell’s gate had begun and will end 7 months to date. The roster of team Zeta shall be updated in 7 months time. 

“Wait Kent went ahead to Hell’s gate... Shit! We have to go and find the bastard.” Clayton said.

“Too late... Look at the news!” Marky said.

Marky played the Academy news as it said about a single knight entered Hell’s Gate Level 7 for the trial of innocence. No one will be able to re-open the gate from the outside once the trial is complete.

Nothing could change the fact that the team was betrayed by one of their own as the day sets the only thing they could do was hope that everything will be work out within the next 7 months.

The only thing they never considered was another set of eyes were always watching from a far eagerly waiting for the day for them to act to take their vengeance against that wronged them. 

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 2: Side Story I AM NO HERO

wFlash back 4 years ago - Pre Ren’veil discovery

Deep inside the ferry ship the Chariot of hope their nearly 2 million recruits both for knight candidates and marines are carried to the Academia. 

The Academia is a place where no mere mortal can walk upon as it is the training and proving grounds for a mere mortal to become a knight in ancient legend. 

This place was designed by the Custodians as a place to freely train a mortal to become a knight or a marine for the Xer-razh legions. This place is considered as a sacred proving grounds for all who wish to become a knight. 

As the Chariot of Hope exited the jump ring the ship entered into a dark space where lies a star split in half. deep inside the shattered star a Jump ring could be seen and the only way for anyone to reach it is through a pattern only known to the captains of the Chariot class ships. 

This place is one of the most heavily guarded secrets on creation and is heavily defended by a fleet of Automata’s called Forsworn a dedicated slave fleet made by the custodians with a single overriding purpose to protect the secrets of the Academy and how to locate it.

As the Chariot ships entered through a specific yet randomized route in between the shattered star. The gate led to an alternate dimension that can only be entered through Jump gate X-01. 

“So this is the route to the academy huh? I am impressed and shouldn’t we be torn to pieces by the shattered star’s gravity or something?” Clayton asked. 

“Indeed because the custodians made many things both good and bad for creation... I guess not even the physics of a star apply to them so to say... And If I were to say it... The shattered star’s unpredictable gravitational pull will rip apart any ship that isn’t a Charriot class ship and this ship alone is as big as austria of old earth.” Kent explained.

“I see so this thing is almost as big as 7.2 million square meters? or at least comparable to it huh Kent?” Marky asked.

“Indeed, or at least that is what the books in the New Dawn’s library say so...” Kent replied.

“Hmm, then this thing can probably survive a planet cracking this thing?” Genji asked.

“Probably but let’s not get to that point... Because here comes the Knight Judicator.” Kent pointed to the podium.

Many of the candidates and recruits watched the podium where a massive grey armored knight took to the stage with a disgusted look upon his face he proceeded to say this to all who could hear his voice.

I am Knight Juidcator Glarox the demon breaker, I see many aspirants to become knights and marines who possess talent to be here... I will get straight to the point... 

This place is a sacred place where knights are born and I do not appreciate anyone who muzzled their way through the trials of knighthood to come here... 

If you are looking for fame and fortune then you are only looking for a quick death...

You will all die that I shall guarantee if you entered the academy with the intent of seeking glory and riches... Then you shall die... If you had not honed your skills and simply used your family name to enter the academy then... you shall die... We shall cull the weak and seek only the strong to be molded in the fires that shaped creation...

You shall be tempered in the forges of the first born... 

For you shall be the shield that protects and the sword that cleaves through the endless night... 

Here in the Academy you shall be tested in every way possible for we shall break you before you are reborn... 

For a knight is born to protect his own and his soul belongs to creation and nothing more... Now children of creation I welcome you... to hell...

The Judicator said as the ground beneath their feet started to open as the air pressure was slowly sucking every student out of the ship. The initiates and knight candidates grabbed the nearest jump pack due to the panic some were not so lucky. More and more of the initiates were sucked out of the ship including Kent’s team though they were able to grab a jump pack Kent didn’t bother to get one. 

As they fell about 50,000 feet many knight candidates flew through the skies passing through debris and several large spires that nearly reached the stratosphere.

Rex reached out to Kent as he saw him not taking his own jump kit earlier while the others lined up along side him.

“Kent grab on!” Rex shouted.

“No need... I got this...” Kent shouted.

“You won’t survive if you crash... at the last possible second try and tumble on the ground so you will survive!” Marky shouted. 

“Yeah the idiot is right you wont make it!” Clayton shouted.

Kent looked on as he pulled out his Great sword and sliced through several boulder like debris with relative ease. 

“Follow me in... I’ll clear the path Clay.” Kent shouted.

The team lined up right behind Kent as they rapidly reached the ground as more and more debris were hurdling towards them. Kent showed off the results of his training inside New Dawn’s Gravity dome as one strike from his sword is equivalent to 50,000 tons of force. 

Upon reaching the 500 Feet mark Rex and the others activated their jump kits at the last possible minute. 

Though they were safe but nothing is said to be true when Clayton and Rex’s Jump packs particle fusion vent exploded as they slowly but surely crashing to the Academy ground.

“Hang on! our pack’s are failing!!!” Rex shouted. 

“Let me go!!! I’ll be okay.” Kent shouted.

“Not going to happen boss man! We stick together no matter what!” Clayton shouted.

Just before they hit the ground Genji and Marky caught up to the three and ignited their jump packs saving them at the last possible second.

The entire team managed to get to the Forest area of the Academy though they were safe their jump kits were rendered useless now.

“Well at least we fucking made it...” Clayton sighed. 

“True but you guys should have let me crash land I will be fine regardless...” Kent said.

“That’s utter bullshit Boss! no man can survive a fall from the upper atmosphere and come out okay.” Clayton mentioned.

“Right... Well moving aside thank you all for the assist but now where are we anyway?” Kent asked.

“According to the holo-book we are in section 719 of the training grounds... So after we arrive their should be a total of 10 teams in each sector... We need to reach our designated quarters before nightfall because their are only 3 dormitories in each sector...” Marky stated.

“Then where should we go?” Kent asked.

“We need to head north after we pass a massive plain we should be able to spot a bunker like house and that is our building... And that is about 17.9 kilometers from here and not to mention the monsters inside the forest.” Marky explained.

“Then let’s get a move on shall we? Who will take point for this?” Kent asked.

“I’ll do it... Clayton you got center... Genji and Kent take the sides and Marky you take the rear.” Rex said.

Kent agreed to the formation as they made their way through the forest they encountered several Feral fang wolves and grey mamoth bears with cybernetic augmentations. 

Though the resistance of the monsters are fierce they were no match for Kent’s strength alone. As they took a quick break inside the forest Clayton wondered about what the young knight mentioned earlier.

“Boss Man, tell us why the ever living fuck would you fucking jump out of a ship without a damn jump pack?” Clayton asked.

“Yeah I am curious about that as well?” Marky asked.

“““sigh”“Since we might be working together I might as well explain why but I guess it’s better to show you guys...” Kent stated as he took out a knife.

He then proceeded to cut open a massive wound on his left arm which caused the team to panic. when they saw the wound didn’t even spew out blood instead several ligaments started to repair the wound as if nothing happened.

“Holy fucking shit that is... Freaky...” Clayton replied.

“Wait... Kent is your bones... Cyber-grafted?” Marky asked.

“Indeed... Their were... complications when I was young and the nano-machines inside my body that compose my blood keep me alive... Technically speaking I don’t need to worry about getting a jump kit...” Kent explained. 

“So that’s why... But we will ignore that part and we will still have your back boss man!” Clayton said with a smile and thumbs up.

“Right... So How far are we from the dormitory anyway and what time is it?” Kent asked.

“We are about 13.2 kilometers out boss and we have a bigger issue about the time... we have about 3 hours left... I think we should run...” Marky suggested.

“How so?” Clayton asked.

“Well... We have a massive hoard of Grey wolves heading towards us and they look angry and hungry as well.” Marky stated.

“Oh shit fuck book it!” Clayton shouted.

Everyone of the team grabbed their gear and ran for their lives Kent could take on at least 21 of them but they were up against 500 Grey wolves and a Greater primal Grey wolf was leading them.

They were able to at least pick off a few of the Grey wolves from a distance with Marky’s sniper rifle and Rex’s crack shot pistol skills proved invaluable. When they reached the plain’s Clayton turned around when his Chain gun started to spin.

“Move aside you bitches!!!” Clayton shouted.

His chain gun started to fire both ballistic rounds that tore through rows upon rows of Grey wolves with relative ease though the forest itself was torn apart at the same time.

“Clay let’s go we will cover you!” Kent shouted.

“Got it!” Clayton replied as he started running.

As they moved through the plains and killed as many of the grey wolves they set up a defensive position in a small hill just a few meters from where they came out.

“Boss man another squad at our right!” Clayton shouted.

Kent looked to his right he saw a squad of 4 girls one critically injured while the rest were running for their lives.

“I see them... Wait a minute... Lily over here!!!” Kent shouted.

‘Kent help we got wounded!!!” Lily shouted.

“Guys cover me!” Kent said as he charged towards the grey wolves.

“Got it boss!” Clayton replied.

The heavy gunner began ripping up the ground with his Chain gun killing a row of Grey wolves in rapid succession.

The young knight charged towards a dozen Wolves and with a powerful side swing he cleaved a massive arch like trench killing the wolves and clearing a path for Lily’s team to reach their position.

As the squads regrouped at the hill the calm yet are free Kent changed to a completely different person with serious eyes and courage in his heart he then gave orders to everyone.

“Okay everyone we move as one... Lily get that guy patched up Rex, Clay, Genji we will hold here... Marky can you pick off any monsters that comes near here?” Kent ordered. 

“Got it!” Marky said as he shot another wolf in the head. 

“You two stay here and protect Lily... As soon as that guy is patched up we red line it to the bunker... am i clear!” Kent ordered.

With a nodd the two other soldiers understood his orders Kent turned to face his opponents as he pulled Trail Blazer from the ground. With a deep breath he closed his eyes mustering the courage to protect his friends and those who need him.

Trail blazer Heeded his call as it split into two the Trail Igniter and the Blaze ripper revved and roared out to answer their master’s call He slowly walked towards the enemy that is before him.

Oh Faith I offer my prayer to you... Should this day be my end... may you be my witness this day... May my actions save the lives behind me and give them the opportunity to live to fight another day... Should my end be this day... I ask you to judge me not for my sacrifice but for my actions this day...

May your light shine brighter than the stars... 

FOR FAITH... FOR THE FRONTIER!!!

He unleashed a terrifying roar as if he was no human the young knight slowly ran towards the remaining 297 Grey wolves head on and jumped right in the middle of the pact and started cutting them with relative easy. 

His friends watched from a distance as Kent systematically cleaved through the hoards of feral Grey wolves as if he was dancing to the beat of the glimmering stars upon the night’s sky.

As they watched in shock one of the monsters was approaching from behind Rex when Kent pulled out 3 knives from his coat and jumped into the air dodging a charging wolf and threw it towards the beast that nearly bite Rex’s head off.

“Rex don’t lose focus and watch each other’s backs our job is far from over!” Kent shouted as he sliced a wolf’s head off.

“Oh right... sorry!” Rex replied.

As the day went on more and more of the beasts went down before Kent’s blades the team managed to whittle down more monsters than any other team in the academy. 

Kent faced off against the Pact leader alone as he ordered his team to take the wounded to the bunker before time ran out. 

Though he was covered in wounds and several bite marks one of the wolves managed to even bite him right in the shoulder and is not letting go. It was as if he was a shield that will not break as he swung blaze ripper up igniting a line of plasma flame clearing him a path to escape later on.

He stabbed another wolf in the stomach forcing him to let go of Trail igniter the young knight also grabbed the wolf that was nibbling on his shoulder by the face and crushed it’s skull with more than 50,000 tons of force.

“Now that the annoyance is over it’s time for me to end this...” Kent thought to himself.

Time was running out as more and more wolves joined the battle Kent grabbed the Trail igniter and charged at the pact leader. He threw Blaze ripper towards the wolf stabbing his shoulder the young knight delivered a powerful upward swing grabbing the Blaze Ripper and tore off the pact leader in half killing him with only two strikes.

“Well that was quick... But now I need to run...” Kent thought.

He fused the two blades and ran towards the team who reached the bunker already. Meanwhile at the bunker Rex and his friends with a soldier from Lily’s team were waiting as they held gate open.

“We have to close the doors now... Those things are almost here!” Sarka said.

“No we won’t we have to wait for Kent to get back!” Marky replied.

“How sure are you that he is still alive.”Sarka asked.

“We put our trust in the team even though we just met each other a few days ago... and their he is!” Rex shouted.

“Damn that is a lot of ass fucks!” Clayton said as he mounted the turret of the bunker.

Clayton provided covering fire for Kent while Rex initiated the locking procedures of the bunker. As the gate was about to close Kent slide into the gate at the last possible second as it shut closed behind him by an inch of his hair. 

Exhausted and covered in wounds He breathed a sigh of relief as they were safe inside the bunker.

“Sweet merciful Faith... My god how long did I run here... Damn... Can I get a cup of water first... man I’m thirsty...” Kent said as he sighed.

“Here you go boss man and damn you ran that far to get here... You really are a beast boss man... Or should I say a Hero...” Clayton stated as he patted him on the back.

“Argh... Clay I am a bit injured please cut me some slack please.” Kent said as he drank the entire cup of water.

Kent exhaled steam as his body’s cellular regeneration kicked in healing the bite and scratch marks on his body. Lily walked in with a medical kit in hand as she inspected Kent’s bio-metrics and injected him with a bio-med-gel called Gen-tech. 

“Okay Kent I don’t think your cells will be able to regenerate your wounds for a little bit since your bio-plasma stocks are dangerously low... I think Miss Charlotte will scold you for being gung-ho again.” Lily said as she flicked him in the forehead.

“OUCH! Sorry Lily... I will try not to be a hero...” Kent said as he received another flick from Lily.

“OUCH what was that for?!” Kent asked when Lily gave him a hug.

“Just don’t be so reckless Kent...” Lily whispered.

Everyone in the room became curious as to what Lily’s relationship with Kent they helped him to the medical room.

Lily placed the young knight inside a special healing chamber to fully replenish his bio-plasma stocks. 

“Sleep tight Kent...” Lily said as she kissed the chamber door.

As she went out of the medical room Rex and Clayton asked Lily if the young knight will make it.

“Yes he will since he over clocked his cellular regeneration and modded his abilities to temporarily exceed his own capabilities.... Though some of his bio-cyber ligaments had was slightly damaged but he will be okay...” Lily reported.

“Then that is all well and good but what is your relationship with the boss man anyway are you his girlfriend or something?” Clayton asked.

“““blush”“ I wish, I am Lilian Starseeker I am Kent’s Adopted sister and personal attendant/doctor/advice giver and friend... But you can call me Lily.” Lily said with a smile.

“So how are you adopted by his Family anyway?” Rex asked.

“That is a story for another time... i believe the Judicator will give out an announcement in a bit let us go first to the meeting room.” Lily explained.

“Okay but we want them details?” Clayton asked.

“Fine, Fine... I will tell you the details Later on...” Lily replied.

When the three entered the room Judicator Voraiha the current trainer for batch number 781M looked and saw most if not all the initiates survived the initial testing.

“Well done team Zeta, Ah Rex the champion of Shard your tactical leadership and skills with your pistols did not go un-noticed by the other Vindicators of the Academy and you shall hereby receive the title of Captain... Make your family proud.” Voraiha reported.

“Thank you Master Voraiha I am humbled by the Vindicator’s decision...” Rex saluted.

“Yes quite right... Now where is Kent Redridge I wish to speak with him.” Voraiha asked.

“Master Voraiha, I am Lily Starseeker I am Master Redridge’s personal aide He is currently recovering in the medical bay. But he will be okay by tomorrow morning.” Lily reported.

“That is good to hear... After all I expect no less from an Archon Candidate... He is to be rewarded for his accomplishments I have sent each and everyone of you some Digi-credits to your holo-pads for each kill you had... You can use that for upgrades to your weapons and armor and purchase of supplies... You all survived the first day well done... But the next coming months will be more brutal than the first... Make your families proud and miss Lily... Tell Kent that he has received a special reward for gaining a total kill count of 412 which is quite impressive for his age... That is all... May Faith shine upon you all... Voraiha out.” The Judicator said as the transmission ended. 

“Well that is to be expected he did train with the Sentinel guards and the iron Wolves for most of his life and Lord Victor as well personally over saw his training...” Lily said outloud.

“Wait... Victor as in Victor Redridge the last son of Wodan Jeager Redridge?” Sarka asked.

“The one and only... And if you guys are planning anything...”““ pulled out weapons”“ I won’t hesistate to kill any of you if you have any thoughts of killing him!” Lily said without hesitation.

Lily was approached by a beautiful pale skinned 18 year old girl with long black hair, with blue eyes and wore a black and white trooper armor with a black belt cape carrying an assortment of throwing knives and held a pair of twin photon rifles with short barrels for close quarter combat.

“Eunice, I appreciate you being comforting but now is not the time!” Lily asked.

“Lily, we owe Kent our lives and we wont do anything to hurt him... I promise... For now lets get some sleep we have a long day tomorrow...” Eunice stated.

“Agreed, you guys go on ahead I need to check on our wounded before I get some sleep.”Lily replied.

“Rex, Can you help me with my Chain gun I think the rotation engine is slowing down.. I could use some extra hands to help out with that...” Clayton asked.

“Understood I also need to maintain my pistols as well...” Rex added as they went to the armory.

With a sigh of relief Lily want back to check on Kent while the rest checked their equipment and went to sleep.

The next morning Lily pulled Kent out of the Bio-tank as he fell to the ground coughing heavily and vomit the bio fluid inside the tank. Lily handed him a towel and patted him on the back to help release the fluids inside his body.

“““Heavy coughing”“ Thank you Lily...”“Vomit”“... Ugh being stuck inside that tank all night is rough...” Kent stated.

“Well Miss Charlotte did say you should Avoid being a hero... And you did it more times than i can count... Hopefully Judicator Voraiha did not report it to her...” Lily said as she helped Kent to the bed.

“Right... But what’s the status of the squad and what happened while I was out?” Kent asked.

We’ll Rex was promoted to Captain, Clayton was promoted to sergeant as well, Mister Markus was promoted to a specialist but he is assigned to you. I think that would be good while Benjamin received a pair of plasma blades earlier I believe he is going to be a brawler of sorts... My team got dissolved because we received casualties and got transferred to yours... Miss Eunicia will be your co-commander for all daily activities until graduation and I will be the medic of the team. 

“That is well and good I am glad we will work together again Lily.” Kent said with a smile.

“Indeed, I look forward to it... now here have some breakfast... I made some jam toast and an omelet sandwich.” Lily said. 

The young knight happily ate the breakfast made for him as she continued her final medical exam on his body.

“Well Everything seems to check out... The Viruses are active but not in an aggressive state which is new... For once... Everything should be all good... Your eyes seem okay... Response time is good...” Lily said as she walked towards the table.

“Kent HEAD’s UP!” Lily said as she threw a scalpel at him.

The scalpel nearly hit Kent right dead center in the eye when his Left hand moved on it’s own and caught the scalpel before it hit his eye.

“Lily, Mind if I ask why you had to do it?” Kent asked.

“Sorry, I needed to make sure your time in the Bio-chamber didn’t affect your reaction time... I’m glad it didn’t...” Lily said as she grabbed the scalpel and smiled at him.

“Right... By the way whats today's mission Lily?” Kent asked. 

Lily threw a holo-pad to Kent explaining the mission details as follows The realm of the Academy is a dimension that has never been explored like a living creature it continues to unravel secrets that many Judicators and Vindicators tried to unlock for many Millennia’s now. 

We pass this mission onto the next generation of initiates who wish to become a marine and or Knight. Team Zeta your mission is to scout the new region you shall be provided with a transport for this mission. 

“Okay then we shall accept it... Lily is the team ready?” Kent asked.

“Yes they are and by the way Kent I took the liberty of choosing the reward for you in terns of our transportation if that is okay?” Lily asked.

“Sure you are my best friend Lily so I trust your decision making no matter what.” Kent replied as he got off the bed.

“Before we leave I took also the liberty of repairing and modifying your clothes and your leg armor with mini-boosters and your boots with gravity wheels so it will be more easier for you to respond.” Lily stated.

“Thank you Lily, I am glad I have you on my side...” Kent said as he wore the leg armor.

Kent looked at his new Leg and boot armor when he noticed that the vernier boosters are similar to the Night Hawk’s booster designs. While the boots itself was made with a steel claw attachment for wall running and wall climbing purposes. 

He also noticed that the knee guards had a small pair of spikes since the young knight preferred close quarter combat.

“Sweet this fits just fine... Thank you Lily but what of our transport?” Kent asked.

“Our transport should be here already...” Lily said as she looked at her watch.

A brief moment passed as they heard a high frequency roar of 4 star crusader class engines could be heard over the distance.

“Wait I know the sound of those Star engines anywhere...” Kent said as he went out of the medical bay.

Everyone watched as a black 80 meter long Gunship class Starcruiser entered through the star gate of the Academia. 

“The Night Hawk, my family’s ancient gunship you have been through many adventures with my family... Now a new story begins and I would be honored to write my story with you...” Kent thought as the Night Hawk landed.

“Holy shit that is a bad-ass cruiser!” Clayton shouted.

“That is the infamous Night hawk... and that thing is not a cruiser it’s a gunship...Though it is a bit concerning to why it is classified as a Gunship when it is a cruiser because of it’s size, fire power and capacity fits a light cruiser class to be honest.”Marky stated.

“This ship does belong to my son and this gunship can transform into a cruiser but it is far superior than those flimsy gunships being built today...” A familiar voice said.

“Wait... mom?!” Kent said outloud.

The Night hawk’s rear bay doors opened as a dozen marines lined up as Charlotte Sentinel the current queen of the Dragon-wolf kingdom of the frontier.

As she approached the initiates with two Primera Fang wolves (One of the 7 royal guards of the Dragon-wolf kingdom) in tow. She looked upon Kent and his team and with a smile she embraced Kent and gave him a head patt.

“You have done well my son... But your battle is far from over... I have brought the needed supplies that Lily requested... But...” Charlotte said as she delivered a smack at the back of Kent’s head.

“OUCH! Mom what was that for?!” Kent asked.

“My son did I not tell you not to be a hero?!” Charlotte scolded Kent with her arms crossed.

“““awkward smile”“ Sorry Mom, I guess I was influenced by you and Dad’s war stories... And how Grand Father Wodan and Great Grand Mother Tallis saved a lot of people... Including Uncle Aliucard... I want to follow their footsteps... Including yours mom...” Kent confessed.

“I know you do but...””sigh”” My son please heed my words carefully and take it to heart... Not everything on creation happens like the stories we told you... I hope and pray that you never have to experience it... I don’t know if you are prepared for it... But please do not be a hero... Be someone who you can be proud of... your Father and I shall be very proud of you always and forever my dear...” Charlotte explained.

“Understood mom... I will try not to be a hero...”Kent nodded.

“Good... I wish i can spend more time with you my son but I am needed back home... I left a little gift for you inside the armory... I believe you shall like it.” Charlotte said as she looked to her guards.

The Primera knight nodded as Charlotte’s group was enveloped by a bright white light.

Before the teleportation was complete Charlotte looked at her son one more time as she said Remember the line between hero and monster always remember who you are and never let your desires take you.

Charlotte and her escorts were taken away by teleportation when Clayton approached Kent and gave him a tap on the shoulder as he told him.

“Now that is some family service for you... Got to hand it to a nobleman... So Boss man what should we do now?” Clayton asked.

“Easy... Let’s bring the supplies aboard the ship and proceed to the marked location... Lily can you handle piloting the Night Hawk?” Kent asked.

“Sure, I had some simulation training on flying this thing... But are you sure we should use the Flight mode for this thing?” Lily asked.

“Hopefully we wont have to use the Drifter mode so it should be easy for you to fly her.” Kent replied.

“Ah thank god I thought I was going to fly this thing using the Drifter... But sure let me get the systems ready just give me 2 minutes.” Lily added.

“Okay Everyone as soon as the supplies are transferred from the transport we move to the facility as stated by Judicator Voraiha...” Kent shouted.

“Understood Kent...” Eunice replied.

Eunice approached Kent as he was dumb founded as she saw her for the first time.

“Hello Mister Redridge, I am Eunicia Striker of the 7th Legion but you may call me Eunice... It is a pleasure to meet you.” Eunice said with a salute.

“The pleasure is all mine Lady Striker... Ugh... í mean ugh... This is a bit awkward but we need to get moving to the mission area... May I have another conversation with you after we are done?” Kent asked.

“Sure... I am a part of team Zeta now since im a failure of a leader after all...” Eunice mentioned.

“Mistakes happen My lady.... You can only call yourself a failure if you dont accept that failure and learn to make it better...” Kent replied as he boarded the Night Hawk.

The was well under way to the Facility mentioned by the judicator in the mission briefing as they passed through several key areas in the academy like the Graveyard of the Titans, the Quaronox desert, tempestor sea, and the Raging mountains each area is more dangerous than the Forests of the Feral. 

Since the Realm of the academy is divided into several ringed sections being the forest is fairly near the Administration block. And the Learning Block is considered as rank 2 in terms of threat level while the succeeding blocks are ranked from 3 to 92 depending on which area of the block ring that a knight team landed. 

As they reached the newly unlocked section only machinery and pipes could be seen as far as the eyes can see. 

“Kent, we are approaching the Facility’s main research facility their are multiple ruptured areas, Infested sections and a lot of toxic areas... Perfect for discovery...” Lily said as she flew through several spires.

“Lily be careful this place also has Tesla spires according to mom those things can fire lightning strong enough to stun the Night Hawk.” Kent stated.

“Alright it does look like those spires are in-active but i will be cautious around them... We are approaching one of the platforms now... It seems like we were beaten to the punch Kent... bringing up display now.” Lily pointed out. 

They saw a massive number of Intiates had already landed and had already entered the facility. There are even several dead initiates and unspeakable horrors that tore apart the initiates in droves. 

When the Night Hawk was slowly approaching the landing platform when all of a sudden the facility comes to life as the Tesla spires began to activate dark plasma electricity began to ignite and shoot out in every direction that had biological life. 

The defenses began to fry any initiate and marine recruit that tried to enter the facility and escape the area. 

“LILY!” Kent shouted.

“I know i’m on it Strap in everyone!” Lily said as she tried to fly away from the facility.

Before the Night Hawk could get away the Facility’s defense drones fired gravity disruptor disks on the night hawk’s four wing engines forcing it to lose power.

Lily tried her best to keep the bird on the air but was forced to land on one of the already occupied docking platforms.

“Everyone Brace for impact!” Lily shouted.

The entire team strapped down as the Night Hawk was losing power though Lily tried to keep the ship up in the air but what she could do was a controlled crash. 

The Night Hawk crashed as it slid through the platform and tore some of the gunships off the explosions slowed the gunship from falling off the edge. 

It finally stopped at the last possible second before hitting the edge into the abyss below the Facility.Lily somehow survived thanks to the Night Hawk’s Trinity layer Zerrohmite plating and its nearing indestructible Crystorium frame and the pressurized and shielded cockpit of the Night Hawk’s pilot chamber saved her life.

“Ugh... Some how I’m okay... I’m just glad the Night Hawk can withstand a dozen super nova explosions....”Lily sighed as she activated the emergency release on the cockpit.

She grabbed her rifle and made her way into the Night Hawk’s Trooper chamber where the entire team was in. 

Lily opened the doors to see the team at least those that she know were strapped in. 

“Okay time to get to work...” Lily said to herself.

She slowly but surely removed each member of the team starting from Clayton, Rex, Genji, Marky, Kent and Eunice were the only survivors. 

Sarka and Raleigh didnt as the force of the crash tore them off from their seats as Sarka’s neck was snapped from the force of the impact and Raleigh died from heart failure.

She offered a silent prayer for them and bagged their bodies and checked on those who are still okay.

“Ugh... My head... Wait... Is... ugh.. Everyone okay?” Kent said as he tried to stand up.

“Easy Kent... Your still recovering from the shock... I’ll check everyone you sit their for a bit.” Lily said as she rested Kent on the floor.

Several minutes later everyone was thoroughly checked and provided with medical care. 

“With both Sarka and Raleigh dead... We are at disadvantage... one we need to get the Night Hawk back in action...” Kent said.

“How boss those fucking Tesla spires shoot black plasma and will rip us a new ass wipe one molecule at a time!” Clayton shouted.

“I have an Idea about that... Clayron head to the hatch next to the Night Hawk and deploy the Scorgon tank it has a seperate power core and cna be piloted by a single person only... You will cover us while the rest of us will get into the facility.” Kent ordered.

“Sounds like a plan... Ugh... Lily can you help me out on how the fuck to get to the tank thing the boss mentioned?” Clayton asked.

“Okay, Luckily I know the way... Be right back!” Lily said as she helped Clayton to release the Scorgon tank.

“Okay, Rex, Marky and Genji all four of us will head to the command hub of the facility and shut down the defense grid and disable the Disruptors that latched on the Night Hawk.” Kent explained.

“What about me Kent I know a thing or two on how to hack computers specially ancient custodian class computers.” Eunice mentioned.

“Very well, our VIP is Eunice everyone box formation... Lily is Clayton ready?” Kent asked.

At the same time in the lower deck of the Night Hawk...

“Yeah, I’m activating the Emergency release now... Clay, the Scorgon tank is similar to a Mamoth cyber tank but more agile and has greater response time... the control systems has a 6 way camera control system with neruo-link motion control systems...” Lily explained further.

“In Fucking English please?” Clayton shouted as he put on the Neuro-link helmet.

“long story short... That helmet will let you see and feel what is in front and around the tank and those gloves will allow you to use it’s wide variety of weaponry also if you are in danger the Neuro-link will be disconnected by the Scorgon to protect you from sensory overload!” Lily explained.

“Okay got it... Boss Im ready to kick butt and take names!” Clayton said as he slammed and cracked his fists together.

“Good to hear it... Clay cover us first so we can enter the facility... Lily get as many of the surviving candidate knights and recruits into the Night Hawk and do your best to help them... After we are clear Clay protect Lily and the Night Hawk and if possible try to destroy the Tesla spires.” Kent ordered.

“Got it boss... Okay it’s time to nut up or shut up!” Clayton said as the emergency release. 

The Scorgon tank as the name suggest it is a 20 meter long Scorpion class tank equipped with a layer Titanium layered Zenomite steel making it impervious to light to moderate gunfire and almost any energy attack is absorbed through it’s  plasma reactor. 

Clayton deployed one of its many guns such as the claw mounted 35mm Auto cannons and open fired at the spires drawing the attention of the defense drones towards it. 

“Okay That sounds like Clay doing his thing.” Lily said.

“Lily open the door... Everyone as soon as the doors open Run like your life is depending on it!” Kent ordered.

“Opening in 3...2... 1...” Lily said as she opened the rear bay doors.

As Clayton kept firing at the spire’s  center column the Scorgon tanks 4 quad AA rotary laser guns at the drones covering Kent and his team ran for their lives to one of the facility’s entrances. 

As they dodged the debris and dead bodies Kent grabbed one of the fallen marine’s Energy rifles and blasted at the drones that went for them.

“Oh no you don’t!”Clayton shouted.

He moved the scorgon tank at the entry pathway to the facility acting as a shield for his friends while they tried to get in.

The team managed to enter the facility’s main corridor instead of a warm welcome they were greeted with only death. 

Many of the recruits were shredded by the defense drones and the knight initiates were barely holding on as the facility’s defenses managed to counter the standard methods of knight based combat.

“Rex cover me... Marky, Genji protect Eunice!” Kent ordered.

He charged in as he pulled the Trail Blazer sword from his back and started to slice and dice the defensive turrets.

Kent jumped over the barricade made by the survivors as he ripped a slab of metal off the floor and threw it towards one of the wall turrets destroying it and two others on impact.  

He then jumped on the back of one of the security droned and stabbed it multiple times before it went down. 

“Everyone Gather your wounded to the main door! those who can fight provide cover to those who are rescuing the wounded Hurry we do not have much time!” Kent shouted.

His voice, courage, and nerves of steel rallied the knight candidates and recruits together as they followed his leadership. 

The Marines gathered their wounded while the candidates pulled out as much of the reinforced steel and used it as shields. 

“Night Hawk this is Kent, Their are a lot of wounded here please be ready to receive them over?” Kent said over the inter-com. 

“Roger that... Clay please provide cover for the wounded I’ll try to dock the Night Hawk as close as possible to the doors.” Lily said over the radio.

“Got it but let me flip the Night Hawk first... Hang on Lily!” Clayton said.

They could hear a loud metal crash on the ground as the Night Hawk docked as close as possible to the front of the main doors. Rex and the others carried the critically injured back on the Night Hawk for Lily to treat them while the other Knight candidates coordinated with Kent on the next phase of the plan.

After many hours of fighting the main corridor was cleared of any possible threats the young knight gathered the surviving nobles to talk about their next plan.

We need to get Eunice our team’s computer literate in custodian tech once she is at the command center was can figure out why this place activated its defense grid and report back to the Judicator about what happened.

“Those bastards don’t even care about us high nobles since they just want us dead you know!” Knight candidate 1 shouted.

The other nobles shouted in their discontent to their treatment in the academy while those who had to earn their place knew the cost of being a knight.

Chaos began to run down the surviving initiates when he tried to clear his thoughts began to wonder off into the distance. the noise  and the hatred caused by the other knight candidates who used their connections to get into the academy caused more anger for him. He slammed his fist to the ground creating a 3.2 earthquake in just 12.1 seconds. 

“ENOUGH!!! IF YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO COMPLAIN THEN TAKE IT UP TO THE JUDICATORS THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THROUGH BECOMING A KNIGHT FOLLOW ME! WE HAVE WORK TO DO.” Kent said angrily. 

“You ignorant fool i am Tarson Von railok, HIGH NOBLE of the 5th Legion’s 3rd royal family you should obey me!” Tarson said as he grabbed Kent by the shoulder.

Tarson tried to force Kent to kneel before him but he merely shrugged him off and didn’t listen to what he said. He grabbed Kent again by the shoulder and punched him in the face the young knight’s eyes changed from a calm brown to a raging black. 

He closed his eyes and remembered what his family told him before leaving the Academy and what his mother told him The line between man and monster is a blurry one our actions will dictate our future what will you decide my child will you be a man worthy of being a hero or become a monster?

“I am a Hero...” Kent whispered.

He looked at the Noble and grabbed his arm and nearly broke his arm and simply told him. 

“We are here to become a knight not become a wining pig... We are the greatest line of defense against the demons should they return that is why we must never lower our guard... If you just used your family’s connections to enter the academy then so be it let your way be done... But my team and I are here to get the Job done... So move aside or die... your choice...” Kent said.

The noble knew right away that his talk could be easily backed up by his strength as he looked away and walked away. With a smile on his face he asked his team to regroup on him and entered the Facility.

What awaited them was more than they could ever expect....

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 2: Rebuilding and Reclamation Part 2

Reclamation, Several days after the final battle at the capital city Kent Redridge and his Strike Fleet had been given a task to aide the reclamation of Ren’veil on behalf of the Council of Elders. 

On their way to the city of the Sea the Squad with Aisha and Arriandla Fullvrink in tow they try to re-establish the full support of the nobles but not everything is as it seems. 

“Lady Aisha, I understand you are very concerned about this particular noble correct?”Kent asked.

“Yes, I heard some nobles only provided support to the Rebels because they didn’t like the rules of the king Maiko... And now that the Rebels won some nobles chose to support the new council of Elders while others planned to start their own kingdoms.” Aisha replied.

“General, should we not just make these nobles bow before you I mean the elders did give you full authority to do what you want with the nobles right?” Willow asked.

“Yes Miss Willow but I would prefer that we do things in a diplomatic prospective first before we go straight to shooting... I’ll leave that to Clay... But Miss Ara what is your take in all this do you think we can settle things with these talks with that noble... and speaking of what is the name of that guy anyway?” Kent asked.

“Yes we can... We can settle things by talking it out and hearing both sides first... and I believe his name is Parlov... Parlov Vonswinelow... He has a somewhat troubling reputation... I cannot say for certain but... It truly frightens me to be honest.” Arra stated as she started to feel chills crawl down her spine.

“It Is okay My Lady, don’t force yourself to do such we will get to the bottom of this on our own but... I am concerned about why mister Parlov... But I think I can piece two and two together for this one...” Kent said as the gunship landed.

“How come Boss man?” Clayton asked.

As soon as they landed he pointed out that the city of the sea has over 5 to 12 slave markets when the gunship was passing overhead. 

“Well at least we have our work cut out for us huh general?” Rex asked. 

“Not really and we can’t attack this place just yet... We need to gather more information then we level this place to the ground and punish them for it later... For now I want to hear what this noble has to say first... Rex, I am assigning you to scout duty first since Marky isn’t here at the moment Willow please go with him. While the rest of us will meet with this noble.” Kent explained.

“I think that guy with the overly fancy robes is that bastard’s representative Bossman.” Clayton stated. 

“Right... Time to get to work.” Kent replied.

Rex and Willow nodded walking away from the gunship they were approached by a 32 year old man dressed in fine jewelry and expensive clothing. Kent could smell the fabrics and started to hurt his nose despite him shrugging off the smell it would seem like their was more scent’s in the air than what it seems. 

“Hello Lord Anthony, I am Captain Linus Midas of Sea city’s head guard to his grace Parlov... I am here to escort you and Miss Ayekawa and Her Grace Lady Fullvrink  to the his grace’s house.” Linus said.

“Very well... Lead the way...” Kent replied.

“I have a bad feeling about this boss man...” Clayton whispered.

“You’re telling me... just keep your eye out and keep your finger trigger ready.” Kent replied.

He walked towards the two and acted as a body guard when Clayton looked around as if they were being watched. 

“Hey Boss wait up!” Clayton shouted. 

After boarding the carriage they made their way to through the city several cloaked figures started to follow them in pursuit while not revealing their position to anyone.

“Even though we are going to meet the Noble here and this lace is just a city of sin it would be a great place to stay in...”Kent stated. 

“We’ll it was never like this in the first place my dear...” Arra replied.

“How so my lady?” Kent asked.

In the early years of Ren’veil sea city is one of the few places on Ren’veil that supports many major cities... their favored exports are fish related goods and they also make a lot of goods like silk robes, wool related products like our clothing and even bed and even my robes are made of a similar silk that is only produced here... My sisters travel here at least once a year to get a year’s worth of silk and other goods so we do not have to come back to often...

“But what exactly happened to this place?” Kent asked.

“Things changed at least 5 years before the war of the demon started and at least a year before you and your army arrived...”“whisper”“ According to my sisters the rule of this noble was only brought up because the previous noble house was apparently poisoned... and mysteriously the Vonswinelow house managed to apprehend the assassin at least a day after the poisoning... IT was a wild coincidence that they were given the role so easily without the other noble houses even putting up a fight...” Arra explained.

“So that’s why you and Aisha dont want to meet this guy?” Kent asked. 

“No... That is not the reason...”“sigh”“ I will tell you Kent but please do not tell anyone else...” Arra said as she whispered in his ear.

After a brief moment Kent’s eyes widened and his blood raged to the point that he could crack the entire city with his fist. 

Clayton knew what causes his general anger with a tap on his shoulder to comfort a friend.

“Boss No worries we got your back and their’s too so if anyone comes near them I’ll blast them with my chain gun!” Clayton said with pride.

“That is reassuring Clay... Now let us get back to business... Hopefully Rex and Willow are performing their part of the mission.” Kent said as the carriage stopped.

“Boss I got a transmission from Rex... It seems urgent... Like life threatening Urgent.” Clayton stated.

Before Kent could say anything a massive explosion and gunfire erupted within the slaver district.

“Put it through... NOW!!!” Kent ordered.

As soon as Clayton accepted the transmission arrows, Gunfire and magical blasts were flying through the air as Rex was firing his pistol behind some wooden cover.

“Rex what the hell happened?” Kent asked.

“General sorry to interrupt you but their are class 3 tech here in Sea city and the slave merchants here are not citizens of Sea city... We are currently being engaged by...”“bullet flying through the air”“ Um general... I’ll call you back!” Rex said as the transmission was cut. 

“Boss we have to!” Clayton said when Kent stopped him.

“I know... Contact the base... It looks like we have a fight on our hands... Lady Aisha... Lady Arra please stay behind me... Marines protect the VIP!” Kent ordered.

“Where are you going?” Arra asked.

“I’m going to have a little talk with the Noble alone... while you two are getting out of the city...” Kent explained.

“We are not princesses we can protect ourselves!” Aisha shouted.

“I Know... But this is no ordinary battle... Clay I will leave you to protect them...” Kent ordered.

“Got it boss... Go kick ass with that new arm of yours, Marines on me box formation we move now!” Clayton stated as he pulled out his twin rifles.

Kent activated the battle mode of his new arm as it transformed for no less than 3 seconds he noticed that his elbow blades had a small handle just under the forearm. 

He pulled it handle out as it deployed a 2 meter long high frequency blade called the feather sword he combined it with the new howitzer cannon on his left arm before he could fire the micro cannon. 

Several soldiers from the noble’s court came to arrest Kent for false accusations of causing a riot in the slave market. 

With a deep breath Kent counted over a dozen soldiers armed with spears and swords but 3 others on the wall with class 3 assault rifles. 

“I am going to give you 3 seconds to surrender before I start cutting arms and legs?” Kent stated.

“You think you scare us please alien... Entertain us like those slaves!” The guard captain shouted. 

“So be it!” Kent said as the Virus formed the Helmet of the demon.

One of the guards on the wall fired at him and with a split second he managed to deflect the bullet back to the shooter destroying the gun and causing the shards to blast to the other gunman killing them both. 

Kent turned to the other guards and dashed towards one of them and sliced through his arms and kicked him to the side. He aimed his left arm at one of the guards and fired the Grappling claw hitting said guard and nailing him to the wall. 

The guards charged at him with blade and spear though they were able to cut his clothes. The virus melted the metals that came into contact with his skin though the clothes he wore got torn in the process. 

He pulled back the grappling claw and grabbed one of the guards by the neck and activated the plasma radiation burst in the lowest setting possible. 

The poor guard was fried as his armor was heated to 20,000 degrees Celsius in a matter of 4.21 seconds. 

“You will live... but you will have to face the consequence of aiming your blade at me!” Kent stated as he cleaved the other guard’s legs.

One of the guards tried to cut off his new arm but the arm’s self defense protocol activate by ejecting the depleted and still extremely hot plasma cell from his forearm that melted through the rushing guard’s chest killing him instantly.

More and more guards came to take him down as more and more time passed Kent’s anger started to seep out. 

“That’s it!” Kent shouted.

he clenched his fist as the Cell fabricator created a micro booster over the left arm and a reinforced knuckles as it connected to the plasma generator and smashed it to the ground sending a massive shock wave of plasma energy melting the stone over a 50 meter radius around him. 

The guards were trapped Kent then proceeded to the gate which was already barricaded. He tried to use the howitzer cannon again as the meter said out of energy the young knight knew that if he wasted more time the noble was going to escape. 

“Mom, I have an Idea... Its dangerous... But It might work...” Kent thought.

“What do you need?” The Black Queen asked.

“My Burst pistol runs on the same energy cell as my new Howling cannon right?” Kent asked.

“Howling what?! oh you mean the Howitzer cannon then yes it does... Oh no... Kent that Energy cell is more concentrated and this new Howitzer arm still not fully modified so if you combine that tiny energy cell into your arm it could fry your cells or could explode in the process.�� The Black Queen explained.

“But it can work?” Kent asked.

“Yes, only 4.61% and the margin of error is very big I advice do not attempt it! But you won’t listen will you my son?” The black queen stated. 

“Nope... I’m risking it and see where it will take us!” Kent replied.

Kent pulled out the energy plasma cell from his burst pistol and equipped it to his howling cannon. His operating systems began to override the safety locks since the burst pistol uses a dangerous concentration of the element called Tor-Jium number 671. 

This particular element is not suppose to be used in conventional weaponry such as small fire arms but it is commonly used as a fuel cell for Warships jump fuel and enough concentration it can be used to fire a single powerful shot equivalent to 5.32 Quintilian tons of dynamite with the right processing and distillation. 

The howling cannon began to take the energy from the burst pistol after a brief moment Kent fired a focused energy blast of pure tor-jium energy that blasted half of the gate open and about 50 meters of rock and soil was torn off. 

Before he could move the howitzer cannon’s particle accelerator and gravity ring number 1 and 2 were fried from concentrating Tor-jium energy compression friend most if not all the circuits and electronics of the Howling cannon. 

“Well it got the job done at least... Now for the noble.” Kent said out loud. 

He holstered his pistol and ran into the opening while his arm ejected the fried Tor-jium energy cell as it landed it was turned into a lump of coal. 

Meanwhile at sea city’s southern gate a group of marines including Rex, Willow along with her marines set up several crude barricades as the gunfight between the intergalactic slave traders and the Sea city guards spiraled out of control.

“Get those civilians out of the city... Khrestor reinforce the right flank and the get the barricade on the left built already!” Rex shouted.

“Sir we have more civilians trying to get through we already have casualties sir!” Sergeant Khrestor said. 

“Have some of the Marines provide Cover fire for the civilians and those who can still move help me set the barricade!” Rex ordered.

“Rex I got 3 more casualties 1 civi hit on the left leg with buckshot rounds it’s inside his femur and causing internal bleeding... and the other 2 have 2nd degree burns on the chest right arm and others... We have to move them out of here fast!” Willow reported.

“Okay, Remming, Tim, Phil get those civilians patched up first and move them out of the gate... Willow will cover you three now get moving!” Rex ordered.

“Sir yes sir!” The three marines shouted.

“Rem, Get to the most critically wounded you two get that carriage and use it as cover!” Willow ordered.

“Got it Sergeant!” Rem replied.

The three jumped over the barricade as Willow shot her Energy arrows towards the slave guards. Tim and Phil flipped over the empty carriage and used it for cover while Rem checked on the other civilian.

“Tim, I need some help here this guy won’t make it he is losing a lot of blood! I need a Nano-regen shot and bio-fluid number 3 stat.” Rem shouted.

“On it!” Tim shouted.

“Hey at least we are not pushing pencils huh?”Phil asked. 

“At least we won’t get shot at in a daily basis!” Tim replied as he tossed a small container to Rem.

“OI, its better than doing grunt work!” Phil stated as he sprayed med-foam over the burnt areas. 

“Besides the health benefits of being part of the strike team is better than being stuck in a cubicle!” Tim added as he placed two gravity stretchers. 

“Tim, Phil get them over the gate before you start kissing each other please!!!” Remming shouted as she was already on the other side of the barricade.

Tim rolled his eyes as Rex and willow opened the barricade allowing them to carry the civilians to safety. Rex closed the barricade as more and more mercenaries started to bare down on them. 

“HOLD THE LINE!” Rex shouted.

The fight for sea city escalated greatly as more and more marines were ambushed throughout the city and are trapped. At the outskirts of the city in the Strike base Charlotte and the remaining members of the team were preparing for emergency sortie as the Grand commander was handling the mission briefing. 

Both Faction Leaders of the royal guard the Great wolf Fenrir and the Grand Templar Archbishop  Thadious stood with their respective knight elites beside their marine brothers.

“Alright everyone I will keep this simple... We received a report from Rex about the slavers were not actually Vai’len and merely disguised as the guards of the city... If you will look at the visual report provided Rex and Willow managed to confirm Level 3 tech is present.. Rex along with the defense force stationed at Sea city was suppose to clear the city out of the slavers and free the enslaved but it back fired because of the noble’s participation...” Charlotte explained.

“Ma’am what about the marines in the city and didn’t Lady Aisha and Lady Arra are in the inner part of the city at the moment?” Captain Fenris asked. 

“Indeed they are currently making their way to the south gate as we speak with Sergeant Clayton and the few marines they managed to regroup along the way... But due to the fighting and ambushes It is proving difficult for them to reach the city gate... Kent on the other hand is searching for the noble who allowed this to happen I believe his name was Parlov Vonswinelow... we have 3 missions in mind... First mission is to save the surivvors of this conflict and get the exhausted marines out of the city... Second mission Recover the VIP’s as Clayton and several other marines are currently trapped inside the high market district as we speak I already sent a squad of my Best Shadow Sentinels but they will need back up soon... Third Get to my son as he is currently trapped inside the Noble’s dungeons as we speak he is also fighting to arrest the noble... That is why the rest of his Strike team along with Beta zero and Charlie 0-1 will join them and provide support as best as possible... Lastly we shall begin city occupation procedures since the Elders have given us their blessings to arrest and or kill anyone who gets in our way... I will leave this particular job for the Crusaegrum Templars... My Son Chimera your brother and many others are in danger It is time for you to be the hero this time!” Charlotte said as she looked at the dragon at the end of the room.

The 7 foot and 6 inch tall dragon nodded as he opened his mouth as fire burned the air of his every breath his eyes burned with a desire to protect.

He slammed his feet and unleashed a powerful roar as his crusagrums slammed the pommel of their swords against their shields and followed their master out of the door. 

“Well You heard Master Chimera We March to forward onto Dawn WE march with the young Master!”Crusaegrum lord Thadius Reignheart ordered.

“This briefing is adjourned May faith bless us all this day! And please you lot come back alive.” Charlotte ordered.

“Yes Ma’am!” The marines saluted.

Everyone marched out to the deployment platforms as Chimera and his Knights had made final preparations to deploy His Mother approached the eager dragon and asked for a moment of his time.

“Mother... We have to get to big brother as soon as possible...” Chimera growled.

“I know... But you need to be careful as well... you are not as combat instinctive... But you are more attached to your heart... Which is what I am afraid... Please be careful out there...” Charlotte said.

Charlotte remembered the first few days of the rebellion on Ren’veil when the two brothers were fighting side by side with the Strike team against uncountable odds stacked against them. 

The massive scar on Chimera’s chest was caused by none other than Rio Swordtaker the scar runs deep and still burns inside his body. 

“The poison that runs through my heart is still burning to kill me mother... But for my family I would gladly give up my life for my family... If you shall excuse me...” Chimera replied.

Before he could walk out his stumbled a little since the poison inside his heart was taking it’s toll. 

“Though he may look strong my Queen we shall not fail in protecting the young Master... Never again...” Thadious said as he picked up his Ark-claymore.

“I hope so... Even though Rio-swordtaker is dead... My worry for my children never ends... Please ensure that they both return... And you as well Wolf Master Fenrir... this is my request to both of you...” Charlotte requested. 

“Your will be done my queen.” The two masters saluted.

With all knights departed from the base Charlotte could only look on from the distance as her sons march into battle to free Ren’veil a home found for one and all.

In the far north somewhere in the forest of silence the peace of the forest was disturbed somewhere in the deepest part of the forest. Reality was being torn apart as a massive surge of temporal space was being sucked into it a strange figure came from the portal. 

An estranged figure emerged from the portal with long jet black hair and violet ends, one eye being Violet and the other black with beautiful pinkish fair skin. with claw like fingers and robbed in a black and red parasitic suit of armor. 

She had three blades with her one single edged and the other two can interlock with each other. The girl took out a holo-graphic pad as the time date was 4110-2AGW the girl smiled as glimmer of hope shined upon her eyes.

Mother... The spell you made long ago worked... It truly worked... I will make things right... I can stop those bastards in blue from ruining everything... Father... I will keep your wish to protect our people... This I promise... MY CHILDREN COME TO MY SIDE... 

The girl said as 7 portals appeared as 7 monstrous nightmares came in the form of primal animals of ancient earth. 

“Great Mother we answer your call Kyvash the Goddess of Vengeance...” The 7 Great Hive War Masters praised.

“I thank you all for coming to my call... Now we must not waste time for he is not on our side... Tyrannox, take your drones and build the hive city under Hope... Sylrin I want your Hive fleets deployed at the dark side of the second moon and build up your forces... You’re leviathans shall be needed soon enough for the war for Vega will require your aide my daughter... Graizhor, your mamoth torasque I will require one of your Alpha’s to help me with a personal task but you and Tyrannox will monitor mother and 2nd mother for me while I deal with some... annoyances... Gransto I want you and your warriors to go to the Righ-tol system and build the Hive cities there and the rest will build their armies until I call upon you... You are all free to enact your own actions so long as three conditions are met... One Do not let any of the Dragon-wolf’s warriors or marines find you and do not kill them... Two Do not let any of the Vai’len get killed for they are our people who were killed long ago and should you find any Vai’len in any world you are to rescue them and bring them to the hive cities and give them a better life... My last condition is for you all to not let my Father or any of the Redridge, Ayekawa and the Fullvrink familes be harmed... This I command!” Kyvash ordered.

“Your will shall be done great Mother.” The Warmaster’s saluted. 

The other war masters left except for the new born Astaroth who bore the form of a well formed teenager with violet eyes, and lightly tanned skin and black hair. Though his body is covered with a strong hardened carapace he is exceptionally well trained in handling many blades like her mother. 

As they prepare for their journey ahead Astaroth worries for his mother as she was slowly turning pale. 

“My son... You need not worry for me... I shall have enough strength to carry this through...” Kyvash said.

“Mother... I worry for you... Allow me to carry out the mission to sea city... Though my Hive clan is few in number we are strong Mother... Please I shall ask your Blade masters to care for you... I shall tend to this for you...” Astaroth pleaded. 

“No... This is my mission... after this I shall leave you with the rest... My dear Asta....” Kyvash said as she put on the one eyed mask.

“Very well Mother... I wish for your well being and so do my older brothers and sisters... Please once we arrive at sea city and settle your business I ask that you rest once we settle the mission.” Astaroth pleaded.

“Though you are young... You have a kind heart... Something that I lost a long time ago... But let us move on... the more time we spend idle the more our enemy will make their move!” Kyvash said. 

Kyvash opened a portal deep inside the sea city Astaroth took the lead along with six other High Glaive God Blade masters followed him through before their goddess Mother.

Astaroth and the 6 other Masters cleared the path for her as they dealt with the mercenaries and slave guards as if they were a fly against a boot. 

Kyvash looked upon the city from the upper district and surveyed the land as it was in conflict.

“Sea city... It feels like a millennia since I last saw it’s beauty...  But this place lacks grace luckily Father and mother shall take care of this soon enough but for now we have a mission...”“cough”“ Kyvash said as she suddenly fell.

“MOTHER!!!” Astaroth and the High Glaives shouted.

“No I am fine I am a bit ill but we must finish this mission no matter what... Astaroth take 2 of my Sword Masters and head immediately to the Noble’s house up north from here you have your mission my son now go... Glaive guard Blaze have your Sword masters follow me to the Mid district... We must save uncle and mother but do not reveal yourselves to them am I clear?” Kyvash ordered.

“Yes Mother your will be done!” Astaroth and the High Glaives saluted.

Meanwhile in the Mid district close to the lower district gate house Clayton and the others were trapped in a gunfight. 

“My Lady... We are running out of ammo... But we still have enough to get both of you out of the upper district... Once I blast open that gate you two need to run with the rest of the civilians...”Clayton said as he kept shooting.

“We can fight... Let me finish healing the wounded first then I’ll show you how strong I really am!” Aisha said.

“I agree we can fight... We should not have left Kent alone in the High noble district... Clayton if we get out and make our way to where the captain is... Will you and your men be able to Kent’s aide?”Arra said as she finished mending one of the wounded.

“We might be able to get to him Ma’am but with our ammo stores too low we might not even make it half way to the upper district the best thing we can do is to buy time for you and the civilians to get out... That is the best thing we can do at this time Ma’am!” Clayton replied.

“Sarge, we got more incoming from the north and I am about 5 shots left before I turn zero on my rifle sir!” The marine reported.

“Then we are staying here with you all we shall not leave you!” Arra said.

“This is not up for debate Ma’am the Boss man’s orders are clear you two are our top priority...” Clayton replied as they heard something role on the floor.

“Grenade!!!” Marine 2 shouted.

A lone marine grabbed the grenade and with just a few seconds to spare he threw the grenade before it exploded though the marine who saved them got caught in the blast and some shrapnel managed to punch through the Xerrohmite armor plate was able to save his heart but the marine’s arm and leg were not spared.

“Oh no Roy!!!” Clayton shouted.

The marine fell on the ground screaming in pain from the shrapnel Clayton threw an old bookshelf towards the breach.

“I have him Clayton!” Aisha shouted.

As she dragged the wounded marine to safety Clayton looked back as more and more of the civilians are terrified for their lives. Before he could do anything the mercenaries blew off the barricade as they came in they immediately shot the other marines in the chest killing them. 

Clayton put up a fight though he was overpowered by the mercenaries with a several rounds put into his chest and leg. 

He tried to pull out his pistol as the Captain of the Mercenaries kicked him in the face breaking his jaw and shot him a few more times in the back.

The leader smiled as he looked towards his prize was Aisha and Arra with a fiendish smile. 

“Well you have two options... one you come with us and become our personal slaves or we kill everyone here how does that sound?” The captain asked.

“I do not think so sell-sword!” Arra said with her spear staff in hand. 

“Really now like you can stop us with a poking stick... Besides their is no hero here that can help you now!” The captain said as he aimed his pistol to Arra’s head. 

Before the captain can defile the priestess’s body he heard a load jet like stream coming from behind him when two claws busted through the barricade grabbing two of the Mercenaries’s men forcefully ripping them out of the building.

Just as the dust cleared Aisha and Arra saw a familiar figure standing a top the rubble. 

“I AM NO HERO BUT I WILL HAVE TO DO!!!” A familiar voice roared.

“Kent!” Aisha and Arra shouted.

“Okay Men this skinny fucker wants to die... Give him a piece of our mind!” The Captain ordered.

The mercenaries opened fire on the young knight showcased his skills with a sword and his time in the Hell’s Gate by deflecting the bullets that came his way back towards the mercenaries. 

With most of their guns destroyed they tried to fight him in close combat Kent sighed gripping his blade firmly and began to strike down the mercenaries. 

Though he avoided most if not all their major arteries he dismembered them leaving only either an arm or a leg. One by one the mercenaries started t fall before his might the Captain was getting frightened for his life and ran away leaving his men to their fate. 

“You are not getting away...” Kent stated.

Kent aimed his left arm towards the fleeing mercenary when the Nano-machine cell fabricator created a 2 meter long energy assault rifle/shotgun and fired it towards the mercenary’s left leg blowing it apart right at the knee cap and cauterizing the wound at the same time.

His blade was drenched in blood from the dismembered limbs of the soldiers he then approached the badly wounded captain and asked how did they even get to Ren’veil. 

With a prideful smirk he spat at Kent’s face stating that he will never tell him anything which is what he was anticipating. 

“I guess you have never met a Zerrohnian Marine interrogator... No matter how hard you try to keep a secret... they will always get what they need... Don’t worry I will keep you alive... for now...”Kent said with a smile. 

He punched the captain in the face with enough force to knock him out though the battle was won. Kent ran to Aisha and Arra to see Clayton was on the verge of dying Kent pulled out a syringe out of his back pouch and injected a large dose of nano-machine cells right into his chest. 

"Forgive me my friend... I had to deal with some traitors first... But you will make it... Rest easy I’ll take care of everything else.” Kent replied.

 With a nod Clayton fainted from his injuries Kent approached the two and unknowingly he embraced the two. 

Aisha was completely dumbfounded as her face turned bright red while miss Arra kindly accepted his affection and embraced him equally. 

“It warms my heart that you two are safe... But we shall talk later we need to get everyone out of here first.” Kent said. 

“Uhm right... Sis help me out with Clayton.” Aisha asked.

Kent walked outside the holdout and removed as much of the rubble clearing a path for the civilians including the wounded to be carried to the safe zone. Yet the fighting throughout the city was far from over as night was upon them they managed to move from the middle district market to the entrance to the lower city gate.

Aisha managed to heal the injured marines including Clayton only one marine was left to protect them along side his leader. 

“Kent If I may... What happened to the Noble and how did he come to this poor creature?” Arra asked.

“”“laugh”“It was not easy to be honest it was not easy since the noble hid behind his guards...” Kent replied.

Flash back 6 hours earlier. 

As the doors of the noble house was blasted open from the after effects of the Howling cannon. He was greeted by several Slave soldiers and Noble house guards with a few Knights of the old kingdom.

“So these are the ones that came to welcome us huh... well this is heart warming I do like your welcoming party Parlov... But... I have no time to waste...”Kent said with a heavy sigh.

Kent’s new left arm deployed it’s secondary blade called the impact blade along side the feather sword. He charged the slave soldiers first and cleaved their chains and their spears at the same time freeing them from servitude. 

“Get out quickly i shall cover you!” Kent shouted.

The slaves escaped with their lives as he systematically incapacitated more and more of the soldiers and not even the knights of the old kingdom were able to match his sword strikes. 

One of the knights delivered a thrust towards his neck he parried the strike and delivered a powerful upward swing slicing the knight’s right arm off and delivered a powerful step kick sending him flying out the door. 

Another knight tried to stab him the young knight quickly dodged to his left followed up with a combination V-sword swing his flow was smooth as if he was just painting on a canvas. 

One of the Mercenaries was cleaver enough and threw a plasma grenade towards the young knight. Kent caught the grenade in his hand and threw it back to the mercenary as it exploded in his face.

With a blood thirsty look in his eyes he turned to the surviving knights and guardsmen as they called him a demon.

With a  smirk he simply smiled at them saying that it was ironic that he was called a demon by the Vai’len yet he was called the demon king of Hell’s gate.

I was called many things in my day in the academy but a demon was just one of many... I try my best to hide my surging blood lust to murder everyone who called me such a thing... I try my best not to show it... But then again I will show you what a true demon is like...

With a smile his eyes turned blood red and rushed towards the surviving soldiers and delivered cut upon cut avoiding major arteries and aiming for key pressure points that control movement.

“Blood violet art... Dance of the shimmering blades...” Kent whispered.

The young knight moved away from the guards preventing them from moving as he searched for the noble inside his mansion.

“My son I have an idea place cut a small wound on your hand and I will dissect this place and see what treasures lie within.” The Black Queen asked. 

The black queen aided his search by spilling some of his blood into the mansion and found more than what was expected. 

“My son... I found several life signs below the mansion but your quarry is at the far end of the 2nd floor office.” The Black Queen reported.

“Thank you... Let’s deal with the noble first then we shall see about those life signs...” Kent replied.

“Very well, but my son please do not show your blood lust around those you love... Including those two...” The Black queen said out of worry.

“I will... forgive me Mother... I shall be more careful next time...” Kent replied with a smile.

The young knight ran to the second floor to see more guards were standing in his way. He then aimed his left arm and fired the grappling claw at one of the guards pulled him back and punched him in the stomach knocking him out. 

He followed up by grabbing a pair of throwing knives out of his coat and fired it towards the other guard nailing him to the wall. 

As he reached the far end of the corridor he threw both of his blades towards the last knight impaling him to the door following up with a flying kick sending the poor knight out the door and through the window.

Kent grabbed the two blades and aimed at the noble who was hiding behind his desk. 

“Nobleman Parlov Vonswinelow, I am Kent Redridge Knight Lord of Strike Fleet Zero Dawn and Archaena candidate to the Dragon-wolf Kingdom... You are here by under arrest for the crime of slavery, illegal trade of narcotics, illegal trade with other extraterrestrial species, illegal possession of level 3 technology, and threatening of the priestess and Grand mage of enslavement... I hereby sentence you to demotion to a lesser...” Kent proclaimed.

“Wait... No please great lord I... I was... only interested in... making money for our people... for progress!” Parlov proclaimed.

“I do not think that is the case... All that you say now shall be held against you... I was asked to meet you by Elder Rikson... But I have the right ot kill you but that would take out the fun of just ending it right here and now... So I will let you live... But you shall face the elders in a court and let’s see if they don’t put your neck on the chopping block...” Kent said.

“PLEASE LET ME GO... I KNOW... I SHALL GIVE YOU THE SLAVES IN THE BASEMENT... OR SEA CITY WILL BE YOURS AND ALL THE COIN I HAVE OR EVEN MY FAMILY... THOSE BITCHES BELOW WILL SURELY MEET YOUR TASTE... PLEASE JUST LET ME LIVE!!!!” Parlov begged.

“I would take that offer... If I were other people... But... I am not... like people who can be tempted... But since you just tried to bribe a knight lord... This adds more to your offense...” Kent stated.

He then aimed his left arm at the noble and fired three chain clamps latching on to his face, arms and legs preventing him from escaping. 

“And just so you don’t try anything...” Kent stated as he flicked a switch on his left arm.

The collars lit up as energy tethers latched on to each collar that locked his movement as if he were a rock deep within the ocean floor.

“I will arrange for my marines to pick you up later swine... Oh and don’t go anywhere because those collars will also explode if you try to escape.” Kent stated before leaving the former noble’s office.

Now that the noble was secured Kent called Captain Rex again and requested for pick up.

“Rex I need also a team to pick up a pig dressed as a noble and a lot of civilian slaves...” 

“Sorry General... But we kind of got our hands full at the moment”“gunshot firing”“ I will request a gunship to be sent there once we have the situation cleared on our end...  The mercenaries are hard press on us at the outer city gates... With so few men to hold the gate... We don’t know how long we can hold the gate Kent...” Rex stated. 

 “Alright do what you can and if you think the situation is getting to deadly get out of their and evacuate as many of the civilians as you can...  By the way Rex is Clayton with you guys already?” Kent asked. 

“No sir... we haven’t seen them since you guys left earlier...”“Explosion”“ Oh shit um general I will call you back!” Rex said as the transmission ends.

“Damn it... I need to hurry... Mom... didn’t you say that you put a tracker on all our ear piece’s right?” Kent asked.

“I am aware of it and I already have the sergeant’s location... Uploading it to your arm’s intercom now... and you might want to hurry... They are in a bit of a tight situation...” The Black queen replied.

He nodded and immediately ran out of the noble house and made his way through the city rubble towards the barricade where Aisha and Arra were trapped.

End of Flash back: 

“That explains a lot and why you took so long to get to us... But I do appreciate you Kent for saving us... again...” Arra told him with a smile.

“I vowed to protect you both and love you two equally and I do not intend to break my promise...” Kent replied.

He was keeping a steady look out over the surrounding area as Aisha got back from collecting food with the other marine and some firewood.

“Aisha, sit please I almost got the stew ready... And while you were out Aisha... Kent here was telling me what he was doing before he came to our aide...” Arra said as she handed a somewhat clean bowl to Aisha. 

“Thank you sis.. ““sitting next to Arra”“ By the way Kent... I just noticed this not that I care or anything but... Why do you hate being called a hero?” AIsha asked.

“I am no hero My Lady... I don’t deserve that title... Not now or ever...” Kent stated as he clenched his fist. 

“But why though... You always put others before yourself, you always come at the last possible minute, and you are even willing to sacrifice yourself for others... Which are all specifics for being called a hero... but why do you hate being called one?” Aisha asked.

“Yes, I wish to know as well?” Arra asked.

With a heavy sigh he looked out the barricade as he recalled his days in the academy with his team a trauma that burned into his heart. A pain that he had received in the academy and buried deep within the Hell’s Gate.

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 2: Rebuilding and Reclamation

Days after the Liberation and the death of the tyrannic king the Zerrohnian marines and the rest of the Iron wolves clan aided the cities and the refugees affected were given aide as best as the Strike fleet could give.

With New Dawn’s Knight Army being occupied with other matters though resources like food, medical supplies and other basic needs were plentiful the spirits of each citizen was crushed for the loss of their loved ones. 

With the Aide of Kent’s twin brother Chimera Zero Redridge and his knights the  Crusaegrum Templar’s had taken their duty to protect the people of Ren’veil at the newly established Strike Fleet Zero base Bastion’s Hope near Hope Village’s coastline. Their Kent and his team were given several days of R&R to recover as they led the charge against the King on their own.

Inside the base’s barracks the Strike team were using the time off to recover and re-connect with their loved ones back on new dawn or in Rex’s case on Shard. 

“So Rex, do you plan to go back home to Shard or something?” Clayton asked.

“Well... It’s complicated my friend but I’ll just call my kids since they are staying with my sister and my 2 other brothers...”Rex said as he put the family photo down.

“Damn... Even though you saved billions of lives on Shard you are still considered as an enemy by them... I call a ton of Bull shit on that one!” Clayton said.

“What can I do Clay... I’m just 1 man against an entire planet... But I know what I had to do to stop the Witch of the shattered kingdom... But let’s forget about that for the moment... Do you have any news about Kent?” Rex asked.

“““Head shake”“ Nothing so far Rex... Lily said that they are trying to create their best to re-connect his left arm but... his arm seems to be... Mutating according to her...” Clayton said. 

“We’ll let’s leave it to the egg heads in the science lab... So what happens now Kent will just be a 1 armed knight?” Rex asked.

“We’ll every cybernetic we make and even the Bio-cyber hybrid arms aren’t budging... Lily said and I quote the arms we try to connect to Kent’s central nervous system are all aligning properly for some odd reason after they remain attached for no more than 3 hours the cyber arms rust and rot away even the neural connector is shredded from the inside... It seems the monsters inside his blood don’t like our external interference... We will be bringing an expert soon... She will arrive in about a day or so.” Clayton mentioned as he got his brown shirt on. 

“I see... Well lets meet this so called expert and see what happens next? Shall we Clay?”Rex asked.

“Wait a sec... Where are the others Genji said that he’ll be heading back to New Dawn to meet with our baby sister and older brother... I’ll follow soon but as a friend... I wanna see Kent first before heading up there.” Clayton said as the two left the barracks.

When the two got out of the barracks they met up with Aisha and her friends who went to see Kent. 

“Good Morning Miss Aisha, To you as well Head Priestess Arriandale!” Rex and Clayton saluted.

“Good Morning as well Rex, and to you as well Clayton... Where are you guys going?” Aisha asked.

“We are heading to Kent’s room to check on him... Since he is considered as the Hero of Heroes.” Aisha said.

“Aisha you agreed to tell the truth this time?” Arra mentioned.

“Okay, fine... I asked my sis here to help me see Kent... because I want to... Tell him...”““blush”“ Aisha said as she started to turn red.

“Oh... Captain I think I can tell what miss Aisha is going to say... So I wont press it anymore besides... Lady Aisha might teleport me to the sun if I say that she likes Kent... Oh shit...” Clayton said as Aisha looked at the sergeant with fiery eyes.

She was about to teleport the sergeant to the middle of Ren’veil’s oceans when Arra looked at her with a smile.

“Aisha... Priestly chop!” Arra said as she chopped Aisha on the head.

“OUCH! Sis that hurt.” Aisha said as she rubbed the tiny bulge on her head.

“Sis... You know that Mister Carmive here is a bit playful with his words so be kind... And you need to meet with Kent in a moment... and Mister Crosswolf may I ask where is his room?” Arra asked.

Just before they entered the Medical facility of Bastion’s hope Rex noticed a necklace of a wolf surrounded by a crown of thorns with three dragons devouring the crown which made him curious.

“Miss Priestess may I ask you a question.” Rex asked.

“By all means Mister Rex, please ask me anything you desire.” Arra asked.

“What is that pendant you are wearing it seems a little familiar ma’am.” Rex asked.

“Oh this... During the time we defeated the Demon King we noticed these pendants were on our palm... Rumors spread about a one eyed warrior riding a silver dragon who aided the alliance army in defeating the demons... I believe the name of the warrior was the One eyed Knight... Only Aisha and I have received a pendant from the warrior. I had not gotten a chance to thank him but I pray that one day I can repay the life debt I owe him...” Arra explained.

“Same here I want to thank him for saving us that day... But Rex can we go see Kent now?” Aisha asked.

“Right ma’am sorry for the delay  please follow me...” Rex said.

The 4 made their way inside the Bastion hope’s underground medical facility as they were asked to wear a quarantine suit. Aisha asked Rex why it was a must for them to wear such a bulky suit when the Knight contenders looked at her.

Ma’am it is a requirement since Kent is the Knight lord since he was already badly injured and extremely exhausted. For his safety and security he was moved to the underground facility for protection and the bio-hazard suit is only to protect him from any bacteria that could cause his immune system to fail... since we are still getting used to the tropical environment of Ren’veil and require time to adapt since majority of the Zerrohnians have been in space for more than a life time.

“Oh I see, so this is to protect Kent from any common illnesses on Ren’veil since he had his arm chopped off and sustained a lot of magic based attacks... I can understand why the major security requirements for all this...” Arra said.

“Thank you my Lady now that your secured please enter through the decontamination doors and your all clear. We will follow in a bit.” Rex reported.

The Knights opened the decontamination rooms when the two entered the room mechanical tendrils began to open around them and sprayed them with a decontamination spray killing any bacteria that latched onto them. 

After a brief moment they were allowed to enter the medical facility’s inner sanctum. 

“Are you sure that was needed Lady Charlotte said that it was okay for the Vai’len to enter the inner sanctum of the medical facility?” Clayton said.

“Yeah but we just need to make sure... Lady Charlotte did state to be careful as It could go on a rampage if we are not careful.” Rex explained.

“So wanna play the knights and hero card game while we wait?” Clayton asked.

“Sure... I got the recent released Knight deck and want to try it out... Surprising enough even though this is a Children’s card game it is quite fun to play... And you can even play it with friends...” Rex said as he pulled out a deck from his pocket.

“Oh you mean the next gen Rank 6 Iron Wolf deck... That still wont win against my Morphic deck ha ha bring it on Captain!” Clayton boasted.

While they played Aisha and Arra were walking around they saw a lot of people that almost looked a lot like miss Charlotte as quoted by Aisha. 

“Man this place is so clean its as if I sneeze I’ll cause a plague or something here.” Aisha said.

“Aisha please be more lady like and do not sneeze because one we are in a hospital their maybe a lot of people here that might be sick... and second please don’t sneeze we might be asked to leave before we get to see Kent. Please act with a little more formality...” Arra said.

“Okay sorry sis I was just making a joke... Still haven’t you noticed their are a lot of medical staff here and you barely noticed any marines....” Aisha asked. 

“Indeed but then again it might just be a coincidence... Wait let’s ask the nurse here and see if we can find Kent’s room.” Arra replied as she walked towards one of the nurses station.

“Excuse me miss may we ask for some assistance.” Arra asked.

“Yes miss Priestess Fullvrink... What can I do to help you?” The Sentinel nurse asked.

“Yes we are looking for the room Kent Redridge is in... we brought flowers... but the guards stopped us before we could bring them in...” Arra said. 

“I understand Miss... Please have a seat...”The sentinel nurse said as she picked up the holo-phone. 

After a few minutes of waiting Charlotte the Grand Commander in chief of the Zerrohnian Marines and the chief of the Shadow Sentinels her own personal royal guard composed of her Sentinel sisters.

Charlotte approached the two and gave them a heart felt hug asking what were they doing in the level 7 and what were they wearing was a bit concerning.

“Please come with me let us get you two out of those hazard suits...” Charlotte said.

‘Wait Rex asked us to wear these wouldn’t we infect Kent with some sort of bacteria from our lands or something?” Aisha asked.

“Yes that is the case if my son was wounded on the first day upon arriving but we have already made several counter measures to your so called sicknesses.”  Charlotte stated.

The three proceeded to the near by nurses changing station and removed the hazard suits though they had free movement again. Aisha and Arra wondered why were they asked by Rex to wear such uncomfortable outfits.

Charlotte giggled as she helped the young priestess get the zipper on the back of her hazard suit. Rex is a good friend to Kent and his team and he is not like the Rex you know when we first met him... Believe me... He is very... unstable at the time... He only cared about his family and a few of his friends... He is just protecting those that he cares for... Believe me If you put your trust in him he will never betray you even if the opportunity may rise up... He will always stand by you no matter the circumstance.

“Thank you Mrs. Redridge We will take it to heart... And may we see Kent now?” Arra asked. 

“Sure follow me his new arm should be installed by now...” Charlotte stated.

The three made their way to the last room at the end of corridor 5 many doctors were leaving the room greeting Charlotte as they passed her. 

by the time they entered the room they saw Kent was sleeping soundly as his left shoulder down was implanted with cybernetics the latest of Zerrohnian technology can produce.  “Commander Charlotte, The surgery was a success but their are slight issues to the surgery...”The Doctor said.

“Please explain doctor... And what is these complications you are referring to?” Charlotte asked.

Yes Ma’am... this is actually the 5th Bio-cyber arm that we had tried to surgically graft into Kent’s left arm but every time the Neural connectors were being placed the Viruses do not like our interfering and keep corroding it a few minutes after successful implanting... Even the bio-cyber grafting we tried to do seems to end in failure as the master’s viral blood seems to destroy anything that we try to attach to him even though we made the Bio-cyber arms with the same DNA template as the young master’s... The only way we can cyber-graft an arm to the young Master is as if we can get the scientist who made the black queen then that is our only chance to give the young master a right arm. The doctor reported as he left the room to give them privacy.

“Doctor, you need not worry... Have hope for another doctor is on her way and she has everything prepared I just ask you Aide her when my grand mother arrives.” Charlotte ordered as she tapped the doctor on the shoulder.

“Understood my Lady we will prepare for Lady Sarah’s arrival.” The doctor said as he left the room.

Charlotte sat on the chair next to Kent and held his hand for a moment before giving the three some privacy.

“Kent... I just want to.. Thank you for... Saving my sisters including lil Isha here... Though I wish we could have saved my other sisters during the start of the war... and you lost many warriors along the way of this war.... I am sorry on behalf of Ren’veil and my sisters... But you Kent... Thank you for everything... My Guardian...”Arra said as she kissed him on the forehead. 

“No my Lady... You and Lady Aisha have my thanks... Many of my friends died in this war but I believe that we all have the same dream of giving our people a place to all home... You need not thank me... I am no hero my lady... I am just a knight performing my duty to protect those who need our aide...” Kent stated.

“Yes... “““Giggle”“ The captain did mention that you really hate being called a hero... But to me Kent... You are my hero...” Arra replied with a smile.

“You honor me with your Kind words my lady... I shall always protect you and Lady Aisha no matter what it takes... And besides losing an arm is worth it if it means I can save the lives of both the Vai’len and the Zerrohnians then it is well worth it!” Kent answered.

“Indeed but enough about me... Aisha I believe you have a few words to tell Kent? And please be truthful this time...”Arra mentioned with a smile.

“I will try sis...”“deep breath”“ Here we go... Kent... um... thank you for saving my life... Time and time again... without your help,,, i would have been married off to a guy who just abandoned my Grand Father and an entire city because he wanted to show off... I just can’t believe throughout the years... Because I panicked I dragged everyone including my sis no less and we nearly died because of me... I...  Can’t ask you Kent to forgive me because you lost your arm and many of your men in the process... I...” Aisha said when Kent patted her on the head.

“It is okay my lady... People will always die my lady... Many of them chose to follow me not because I asked them or they are forced to do so... They believe in a future together with the Vai’len... I believe in the same thing as well... I mentioned it before and I shall say it again... I was captivated by this world’s beauty and her people are worth fighting for... Even if I lose my life it’s worth it if I can give you and everyone else a future worth living...” Kent stated. 

“Then... If it’s okay... can we start off as... friends?” Aisha asked.

Before Kent could make any statement several marines including Rex and Clayton were carrying the following equipment including but not limited to Zerrohmite reinforced pistol steel plates, Micro-nanomachine replicator, 12 inch bio- howitzer plasma radiation cannon, high frequency blades, grappling hook, programmable BIo-matter, A micro Gravity generator on the upper arm and 3 other smaller gravity rings on the lower arm, Dark-matter infused Xerrohmite for the bones. 

After Rex brought in the parts a 26 year old beauty entered the room with a built in micro-tool on her arm the three were confused to what were the parts that were brought in to his room.

“Okay... now that is a bit excessive... Wait... is that a howitzer?” Kent asked.

“Indeed my beloved grand son the combat data you have provided me is exquisitely delicious.” The Scientist said as she licked her lips.

“ugh... MOM!!!”Kent shouted. 

“Oh Right... I forgot to mention this...””Clears throat”“ Son... Allow me to introduce to you... Sarah Archaena... Your Grand Mother....” Charlotte said.

“Wait... Pardon my confusion... But I have many questions...” Kent stated.

“Indeed i will answer them all in sequence... One, Because of some experiments done on me when I too was infected by the Vestroyer and Re-weaver Virus I became Immune to their effects and my body stopped aging at around 60,000 years ago... Two, yes I am your Grand Mother and the same person responsible for saving you and you’re brother’s life and including the Black Queen who is currently inside you... Three I am the only person that the Viruses will listen too since they had gain their sentience when you were a baby and they will not allow anyone to modify your body without... Four the parts as you can see here are not the ones I brought but they were all requested by you subconsciously... And five I am a class 6 psycho-telekinetic though I have No offensive abilities but utilities I can maximize it...”Sarah stated.

She then looked to girls and by only using her eye sight she was able to immediately determine their genetics and how the Vai’len works.

“Hmm... Intriguing my sweet Charlotte may I ask for you to have these two girls wait at a room I wish to check their injuries...” Sarah stated.

“If it is okay to interrupt miss... But We are perfectly fine...” Arra stated.

“That may be Miss Fullvrink but I can see that you two have some... problems with your bodies at the moment and I shall be checking you two later on... since you two are my Grand son’s wives after all.”Sarah said with a smile.

“Wait what?!” All three of them shouted.

 “MOM... I think you may have caused a slight confusion with the children... please treat my son’s arm please...” Charlotte said.

“Right... sorry deary I completely spaced out since meeting these humans... Charlotte bring those two out and close the door behind you... Now let’s remove these bandages...” Sarah said as she sat next to Kent and cut open the bandages.

Interesting... the cellular regeneration of Re-weaver strain number 5 and 42 were halted... I can see micro particulates of energy are clogging the veins preventing the Viruses to do their work... Though it is possible to regenerate the arm but it really is surprising that Life energy was able to slice through the Dark-Xheromite infused Crystorium... I shall need to study that a little more... Hmmm Interesting... It seems like the Viruses are requiring these parts that I brought in to make the needed modifications to aide you in combat my dear grand son... 

“I don’t understand what is with all these talks about viruses?” Kent asked.

“The black queen is the personal Bio-virus strain that I made to help you regulate the control the viruses inside your blood... She is made from my and your mother’s cells and possesses my knowledge and the loving heart of your mother... Long story’s short she acts as your 2nd mother... “ Sarah explained.

“Okay I understand Queeny is my 2nd Mother but im fine without having a left arm...” Kent stated when Sarah smacked him.

“You remind me of your uncle... He was brought to my lab in a terrible condition and he told the same thing...” Sarah said as she was checking Kent’s blood toxicity. 

“Who is that and what did you say?” Kent asked.

“Well... I smacked him like what I did to you and told him... Hey if you are going to do something wouldn’t it be better to kick and take names with both hands and feet intact? that is when your uncle agreed without anymore questions...” Sarah stated.

“Then what happened?”Kent asked.

“Well... Let’s just say he got his revenge but... It filled him with more pain than any Zerrohnian could ever endure... Not even a venerate Dreadknight  champion can withstand the pain that he endured... And After the war...”“sigh”“ I guess its a story for another day my child... And here we go... Kent I will give you a sleeping drug once you take it... you will be asleep for the next 3 to 5 hours... and when you wake up you will have your new arm...” Sarah said as she injected Kent with a powerful stimuli... no need to worry you will wake up in a matter of hours.” Sarah explained as she began the injection.

Kent slept soundly as the surgery began but little did he know that the Virus went on a controlled rampage. His veins began to leak blood that moved like circuits in a computer and started to grab and or absorb the parts and materials that were brought in earlier.

Sarah left the room as the virus will perceive any other organic as a threat and would melt them into programmable bio-mass. She then went to the stain glass observation room with her daughter while they watched the twin destroyers build a new stronger arm for their host form.

“It has been a long time since I saw the Viruses that compose my son’s Blood at work again... it really is frightening that the viruses that murdered more than 300 billion Xer-razh and humans alike are working together to protect my son... I remember the first time I saw the Virus at work Mom... I lost many sisters during our first deployment...” Charlotte said as she started to cry.

“My sweet child come here... Our people created the virus not to destroy but to give hope my ancestors were the ones responsible for making the virus but others saw it’s potential for good... and also for evil... in the eyes of the Xer-razh the virus was portrayed as the bad guy as many other custodians modified our family’s greatest work that was suppose to be help in the field of medicine and instead it was used to create weapons for war.... But always know that the Virus will never seek to harm those who threatens it... I know because it already destroyed many facilities and even my parents were included in those deaths but.. In all honesty my child... I was suppose to die that day... ever since they gained sentience... It is time for me to tell you the truth...” Sarah explained as she remembered the past.

Flash Back 30,000 years ago location Research instillation world number Z23:

Research world number Z23 was specially made to find a cure for the Vestroyer and reweaver strains number 1-49 at the time I was but a child when a meteorite filled with the primal strains of the twin destroyers and nearly destroyed all life on the planet after 5 days upon crashing on Z23. 

The viruses destroyed all research data on the cure before it could be transferred to an ark-ship. My parents at the time tried to protect me by placing me into a cryogenic pod since the viruses hate intense heat and extreme colds but it seemed that the viruses were prepared and destroyed those facilities first before killing the rest of my family on Z23.

The virus captured a lot of children and examined us for the Genetic trait that It sought out for many millenias and devoured each child who failed to present their genetics. 

I watched as the viruses created an avatar form from the flesh of every custodian that it murdered. It personally examined each child and kept us alive for it’s own amusement and then ate everyone until I remained.

Though it already judged me as unworthy of the trait it sought for the creature created an avatar in the form of my grandson.

“She who reap the flesh of men and knight... you sought to keep us from the light... and purge us with fire and ice... millennia come and millennia go you sought to control what you had made... yet you fear us for thy mistake... you progenitor of the great maker... we owe a debt to thy protection long ago... a bargain shall be made with your flesh and code... the 2nd war of the hated foe shall fill all with fear and sorrow... This shall be no more... For a bargain is made... We shall provide... a shield that protects and a sword that kills... In return for thy life... provide us... a form of flesh and bone of the Progenitor code and  the decedent of the Primordial Knight... You and your child shall be spared... for a bargain is made...” The Avatar of the twin destroyers said. 

At the time I didn’t know what it meant or anything but I agreed to their conditions. The viruses kept their word and saved my life and implanted me with the knowledge of making life and every bit of information that the custodians considered as sensitive and confidential... 

After many days of being kept inside a cocoon the 7th Legion managed to rescue me and checked if I was clean and they confirmed it... 

Flash Back end

“I will never forget that day... Though I am still afraid of touching the Virus itself but every time I do so... they had kept their end of the bargain to leave me and you safe... I only have Faith to thank for our lives this day...” Sarah said as she started to cry for the first time.

“But Mother if that is the case the Empire tried to pry me open when I was considered as defective... But why didn’t they just surgically try to dissect me at the time?” Charlotte asked.

“Only Judicator Voland knows of my bargain with the Viruses and then to Councilwoman Androste... They agreed to protect you but in an indirect way... They were the one’s who passed the knowledge to liberate the Sentinels in secret to Wodan and the facility where Sentinels are taken to be Recycled in case they are deemed defective... I was the one who Secretly gave Victor the most Dangerous Relic known as the God Killer Thunder lance blade... Their are many mysteries on creation that you may not know and must never know... But all you need to know that I as your mother will always protect you and your family... No matter what I will always love you my sweet baby girl...” Sarah said as she kissed Charlotte on the forhead.

Charlotte became scared of her mother as if something was going to happen to her begging Sarah to stay in New Dawn or the base where she can be safe. Sarah giggled and gave her daughter a head pat saying she worries too much as she walked away from her daughter.

She looked at her watch I am running out of time... I’d best hurry... Sarah stated and walked to the clinic where the two were waiting. 

Meanwhile Kent was slowly waking up from his 5 hour sleep cycle the viruses made final adjustments to his body to ensure the bio-cyber synchronization was without flaws. 

Upon waking Kent saw his left arm was that of a beast with claws that easily shred through any metal it touches. 

“I guess this is my new arm...” Kent said as the virus began to re-change the shape back into the original arm.

“Indeed I made several modifications to it while the operation was ongoing to maximize your close combat potential and cover for your lack of taste for ranged weapons...  I shall explain more soon but you have company my dear son...” The black Queen said.

His visitor was but a few of his close friends to greet him after his surgery was complete.

“General, I am Colonel Van Finnel of the Zerrohnian Marines 103rd Infantry core... I am glad to see you well sir.” Van saluted.

“Uncle... No need to be so modest... As long as mom doesn’t know wont bite us in the butt right?” Kent said.

“Indeed my nephew... But I am not here for a social visit... I am reporting in.” Van saluted.

“Okay Colonel, Give me the details?” Kent ordered.

General, we have several reports of high nobles are trying to impose new taxation laws on several cities all across Ren’veil despite the Rebellion being over... We had sent Zerrohnian Emissaries to these locations that are imposing such laws but they will not recognize our rule on Ren’veil as our Emissaries are being called Aliens... We also sent some Knight’s to help... Persuade... Them sir, since they are mere civilians and the taxation laws seems to have no baring to the people... We were forced to pull out... WE have already consulted Grand Elder Sorva, according to him the only ones that the nobles will recognize is either the Hero of the Stars which is you sir... or the Heroes of Ren’veil.

“Then have you asked the others like Reina or Evan?” Kent asked.

“We already Did sir... Miss Reina went back to the High Elven forest of Jholva... She said that her people need a leader and since the current King and queen of the Elven people are dead... She is the closest living Heir to the hierarchy and may not be able to assist us at this time... and Master Evan went to the South to settle the conflict between the Dusk Clans of Azoria.” Van Reported.

“How about Eva?” Kent asked.

“Same thing General, She is badly needed at the capital to fix the Magi-tech circuits that were badly tampered with by the former King and the traitor... So that leaves you and Lady Aisha and Lady Arra sir...” Van replied.

“Very well, when do we leave?” Kent asked.

“One of the high nobles had agreed to meet with you sir...” Van said with some hesitation.

“I can sense a but is coming in?” Kent asked.

“Yes Sir... The Noble requested Lady Aisha and Lady Arra to be present he... Demands Lady Aisha and Lady Arra to be present...” Van replied.

“I will not endanger them because of some demand of a noble of Ren’veil put me through to the Council.” Kent ordered.

“Yes sir!” Van saluted as he took his communicator.

Colonel Van managed to establish contact with the Council of Elders Kent protested to the council that the Nobles should not be allowed to over tax the citizens. The Elders already protested to the Nobles almost no one listened and barely complied because their rule was over thrown by farmers and with the help of the knights of the stars.

The Nobles deemed the Elders as unworthy of their attention and gifts so too speak. Without the Vast army of the New Kingdom or the authority imposed by the King of Ren’veil it was going to be a losing battle and the standing of the Free Kingdom will fall in a matter of months if the nobles will not support them.

“Then I shall bare the burden... Colonel Van have N-tech provide what the Nobles need... Also I am assigning you to monitor and train up a new batch of warriors and marines from the Free Kingdom to help defend themselves... I will see to it that these Nobles will fall in line... Or they shall meet the fury of my blades..” Kent stated.

“Young Hero, I must ask for your forgiveness... If we have a force strong enough to contest the nobles then we would not ask for your help anymore.... I beg you... Please help us return our world to the way it used to be...” Elder Roujan explained.

“It is alright... I wasn’t expecting these types of problems to occur since the rebellion was won... Regardless my Armies will stand with your people... Fenris and colonel Van will head to the capital along with several squads of my Marines and Knights will begin recruitment and training while some of the Emissaries that met the nobles would like to volunteer to become teachers and scholars with your permission of course.” Kent asked.

“Very well, we thank you for your continued support Young one... Please stay well and may the 3 gods grant you their blessings...” Elder Roujan said as one of the troopers ended the call.

With a heavy sigh Kent removed the dextrose attached to him and got off the bed. 

“Their is no rest or Peace for the weary my uncle... Colonel Van I ask you to go to the capital and take your best... and begin training the locals to defend themselves and introduce them to Level 3 weapons and tactics... Let them adapt and evolve on their own...” Kent ordered.

“Yes my Nephew... Thank you for letting me lead once again.” Van said with a smile.

“No Uncle... Thank you for giving me the chance to lead the Strike Fleet... Without your vote along with Wolf Master Fenrir, Shadow Guard Hanna, Crusader Lord Carson... I would never be here... Still you have my thanks and when you need me I will stand by you.” Kent said with pride.

“Well done... If you shall excuse me I shall begin enacting your orders...” Van said leaving Kent to his work.

After leaving the Virus melted the tunic he wore and re-constituted his standard clothing. Grey combats path with metal shin guards and steel tipped boots with iron claws on the tip. 

A white shirt with a grey trench coat and his Zerromite tipped high frequency claws to cover for his right arm. While his left arm transformed into a similar manner.

“Time to go to work...” Kent thought to himself.

Before he got to the main Elevator hall Aisha and Arra went out to greet him with Rex and Clayton just behind them. 

“So Boss what’s the game plan?” Clayton asked.

“We have a mission... Clay I will need your muscle for this one... and Rex your spotting for tricks will be useful...” Kent stated.

The group made their way to the Gunship platform Aisha was heavily worried for Kent as he just recovered from Surgery and he is already well enough to walk. 

The young knight assured them that he is well though the war was over more work awaited them little did they know that more was to come their way.

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins Part 2

 When the team arrived at the bridge head they saw Kent was furiously punching the air when they saw a white energy field spreading across the face of the bridge.

Rex got down from the transport as one of the troopers were busy contacting the other rebel camps. The troopers reported that Aisha and her party placed a powerful barrier around the capital city preventing the marines or knights from following them. 

Kent had been trying to break the barrier using his fists for the past several minutes but his knuckles were already bleeding bad. 

He looked furiously at the marines asking where are the mages as he ordered to break the barrier. They will arrive in about 30 minutes sir, according to the mages we have here sir this barrier will be impossible to break since Lady Aisha was the one who made it.

“Then get to it... I will not accept idleness from these mages... We have to save them from doing something they shall Regret!” Kent shouted as he slammed his fist to the barrier.

“Commander, Stop you are going to break your arms...” Rex said.

“Rex, good bring Clayton and his railgun we can use it to break the barrier! Clayton get down here and bring your Railgun!” Kent shouted.

“Boss, my Railgun’s out of commission the fuel cell converter is ruptured that’s what I forgot to mention to you earlier!” Clayton replied.

Kent looked furious and extremely frustrated at the situation as he walked away for a bit when Rex and Willow approached Clayton asking if what he told Kent was true.

“Rex, Willow dont get mad but I lied to Kent...” Clayton whispered.

“Clay you know that is insubordination right?” Willow stated.

“I know but have you seen how Kent is right now? If he uses my Railgun... well remember the last time he linked it to his bio-cell reactor...” Clayton explained.

“Ohh... Right... Almost forgot that incident...” Rex said.

“What incident?” willow asked.

It’s a long story and it happened before the rescue operation on Vega... In short we were captured at the 1st legion’s ship the crusader of domination, the first legion thought we were renegades at the time... And we were escaping the ship since they captured the Night Hawk... Kent used my railgun and linked it to his bio-cell reactor core that he made on the fly using his blood. When he linked it into my railgun and it generated enough power to light up 30 industrial cities for 50,000 years... My Hyperburst railgun fired and destroyed an entire ship while we were in it... Though we did survive but believe me... We all agreed that we wont let Kent hold a Hyper cannon class plasma Railgun again! That would be a death sentence for us all!

“That Explains everything... But look Kent really is angry and frustrated... It’s as if he is... Frightened...”  Willow stated.

“True but... Rex should we mention that thing? Lady Charlotte said that we should only mention it unless it is absolutely necessary?” Clayton said.

“Do you mean Blight Taker? that sword is off limits Clay Lady Charlotte has said it herself...” Rex replied.

“This counts as an emergency... Rex I am telling you now... You need to make the call...” Clayton stated.

“Wait What’s the blight taker? That sounds a bit familiar... But What is that any who?” Willow asked.

Rex made the call to The Strike Base Lasting hope which is a massive fast deploying space station/ battleship that acts as a forward station for the Strike Fleet and can defend itself against anything that is thrown to it by any other legion. 

“Lasting Hope this is Captain Rex Crosswolfw from Strike Team Zero-7, i need to speak with Commander Charlotte Sentinel please respond over?” Rex asked.

“This is Lasting Hope Strike Base Commander Charlotte Sentinel Speaking... Rex What’s going on?”Charlotte asked.

“Commander... ““Sigh”“ We need help... Lady Aisha and her party of heroes sneaked out of their room and headed straight for the capital without back up... We confirmed your suspicion Ma’am... Rio swordtaker has betrayed the heroes and nearly killed everyone in the camp... Now we are currently pursuing the Heroes but they had placed a powerful barrier around the capital city... Lady Aisha placed a barrier around the city preventing us from pursuing any further... Any use of artillery would endanger the militants and civilians around the capital... We are out of options Ma’am...Permission to use Blight Taker Ma’am the last time they faced the King they nearly died Ma’am... Kent is really angry and frightened... Ma’am!” Rex reported.

Their was a silence that shrouded the communications line after a brief moment Charlotte told Rex to get ready. Meanwhile inside the armory of Lost hope the Blight Taker was heavily guarded by Class 7 Primal Wolves Champions the Grey Fangs. The Knights noticed the Vault where the Blight Taker was kept as it kept shaking as if a monster was trying to get out. 

Attention to All knights on Deck 7 be advised Blight Taker is awake and is trying to break out of her containment do not try to stop the sword let it out... For the Knight Eternal is now awake... 

The Grey fangs immediately unlocked the vault but by the time they opened the vault door the Blight taker sliced its way through the vault as it spun rapidly cutting through the thick Zennomite hull of the space station as if it was a hot knife on a piece of paper.

One of the knights was unlucky to be passing by the path of the Blight Taker just before it hit the young knight initiate. It turned into a ball of purple light and phased through the ship entering the upper atmosphere in mark 40 speed. 

As it was entering the atmosphere every knight on Ren’veil was alerted to the presence of the sword that devours darkness. as it flew past the Vai’lien sky a group of New Kingdom dragon riders were unfortunate enough to pass by it’s way as nothing will stop her from being reunited to her master.

It easily tore through a dozen dragons with relative easy as if they were a leaf in the wind. The blight taker reached the team’s position in about a few minutes later but as it reached out to the young knight it shattered the barrier as it faded into dust as it collided into Kent. 

The Blight Taker disappeared into his left arm as the barrier fell apart Rex and the others didn’t know what happened.

“I guess we are lucky now that the barrier is gone... I’ll go and start up the APC!” Clayton said.

“Kent, Get aboard now we’re Red lining it to the Capital!” Rex shouted.

Kent looked back to his friends and immediately boarded the APC and flat lined it to the capital city as many marines immediately rallied all their squads pursuing their General. 

As the APC was fast approaching the gate’s of the capital city they had more problems to deal with aside from the barrier.

“Boss Man we have a gate sized problem!” Clayton shouted.

“What now! We are running out of time.” Kent said.

“The gate is closed shut and their are a lot of archers on the wall and they don’t look happy!” Clayton said.

“Big brother... Don’t worry I got this! Now where was it again...” Genji said as he was trying to find something in his pocket.

He pulled out an old world music tape and played it in the APC as it started playing music about searching for a hero. 

“Why do that Genji?” Kent asked.

“To set the mood Boss man Lady Aisha needs a hero and you’re it so lets set the mood and... BIG BRO KICK IT!!!” Genji pointed as Clayton smashed the pedals.

Clayton nodded as he buried his foot on the pedal as the Apc was about ramming speed into the magic infused reinforced Steel gate. 

Genji grabbed the twin rocket launcher loaded with Clayton’s special Explosive rocket worth 50KG worth of compressed High explosives including Liquid Jormite the most volatile and high explosive liquid used for cracking class 3 asteroids. 

“It’s time to make a hero Boss Gen your up! Oh yeah say something cool before you fire.” Clayton shouted.

As arrows began to pelt the APC Genji opened the top door carrying the rocket launcher with a smirk on his face as he mounted the rocket on his shoulders. “Back check done... OKAY YOU FUCKS YOU CAUSED OUR BOSS MAN SOME HEART ACHES SO TIME TO MAKE THINGS GO BOOM!!! WARGH!!! HA HA HA” Genji said as he pulled the twin triggers on the rocket firing both missiles at the same time.

As both missiles flew into the gate causing a massive gate was blown to shreds along with a portion of the walls protecting the gate. As the gate came crashing down the APC jumped over what was left of the gate they somehow made it through as many of the New Kingdom soldiers. 

As they broke through several defensive lines with in the city causing a major distraction where ever they go. 

“Boss we’re almost at the King’s Castle what ever your going to do boss... I mean I know your the man with the plan... OH SHIT!” Clayton as he swerved to the left.

A massive iron golem suddenly appeared slamming into the APC nearly destroying it. After it rolled several meters from the main road colliding into an abandoned house though incapacitated the team was all accounted for at the very least. 

Kent got up as he pulled out the Excalliburst blades from his bio-cyber cell converter slicing the underbelly of the APC. 

As he walked out the knight was greeted with more than 5,000 soldier and 100 Iron Golems. Kent moved his neck slightly as his body re-connected the bones that were disconnected.

“Okay... That’s it... I am Very angry right now... So I am giving you all one chance to drop your weapons... and surrender peacefully before i start cutting off arms and legs? You have 10 seconds to comply...” Kent said as he started to limber up.

As he started to count down his body started to heat up as he started to raise his arms and crossed both blades together and made his approach to the army. 

Those who surrendered he left them alone but those who just disregarded his warning he cleaved off at least one arm or leg or even both arms and legs. 

The 5,000 highly trained soldiers were mere child’s play towards the young knight specially his time in the Hell’s gate. Several minutes later many of the New Kingdom army were either dead because of the dismemberment and immediate cauterization of their wounds through the excaliburst blades or had their heads bashed in by Kent.

“Well At least the boss cleared the way I guess...” Genji said as he rubbed his head.

“How can you... Oh...”Willow said as she saw the carnage her General did.

“Well one thing is for sure he cleared the path ahead... So everyone...GET up... and RUN!!!”Clayton shouted.

“You don’t have to shout Clay... And Yes lets run... Wait... Where’s Micheal?”Willow said.

“Of all the time.. Okay I’ll go with you WIllow Let’s find the little dude... Rex I can’t believe I am saying this but... Take the smart ass and my big brother and head to Kent’s location... He is going to need back up!” Marky said. 

“Understood Marky you two be careful we are not out of the woods yet...” Rex said.

Before the team went their separate ways Clayton stopped Willow for a brief moment with a heavy sigh he told her I’m not like the boss man but Willow... Um... Just watch your back the only one who gets to run you down is me!”

Willow smirked at the sergeant and looked at him with a smile I know you can’t really say some nice things because you got brought up differently but... I Will watch my back... And dont think im letting you go for saying that... I will discipline you later. 

“I’m counting on it... Rex lets go!” Clayton shouted.

Willow and Marky ran to the side streets in hopes to find her brother while Rex and the others followed the path made by Kent leading into the castle. 

“So you and Willow Big bro... NICE!” Genji said with a thumbs up.

“Be quiet lil bro... And yes... It’s nice to have a bitch like her... She is like... Fucking shit stick I cant think of a good word”Clayton said.

“You do realize that you can be a little nicer when talking to her right?  I understand Clay that you want to be a bad ass all the time but you could ease up on the curse words... Im just lucky that you haven’t gotten suspended for sexual harassment...” Clayton said.

“Still you can be a little nicer to everyone else... Like Kent and have you been attending your anger management sessions?” Rex asked.

“Yes... I’ll try to be a little nicer... We are chosen by Kent not because we are friends and all but we put something on the table that makes the team effective in our daily missions believe me if we were put in other teams we would either be dead of in the firing line.”Clayton replied.

“Right Let’s hurry the General must be kicking butt right now.” Rex said as they heard a massive explosion from the upper levels.

The three fought their way through what survived of the New Kingdom army as the explosions were getting louder and louder. They reached the entrance to the throne room or what was left of the main door Rex was about to enter the throne room when Clayton grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back before several blades skewered him. 

“Thank’s Clay I owe you one.” Rex said. 

“You’re welcome you have kids Rex it would be very bad if you got killed Fiora and Korra will be sad my guy.” Clayton said as he pulled out his chain gun.

“Okay then... I’ll take a page from Kent on this one... It’s time to nutt up!” Rex said as he pulled out his pistols.

“Or Shut up!” Clayton and Genji said at the same time. 

The three entered the throne room to see the heroes of Ren’veil were down on the ground badly wounded or incapacitated. 

“Rex over their Kent’s locked blades with the King and that bastard Rio!” Clayton stated.

“Way to state the obvious Clay... Genji check on the heroes Clay with me maneuver 5 Clay!” Rex shouted as he started firing at the two.

Clayton Fired his chain rotary gun to the left where the three were locked blades while Rex fired at the opposite direction hitting Rio on the shoulder while the King used his Dragon-snake cloak to block the bullets giving Kent a chance to break off. 

Kent Jumped back to his surprise to see Rex and Clayton standing behind him while Clayton poured on the pain with his chain gun. 

“Rex where have you guys been?” Kent asked.

“We took a Sunday’s stroll, looking for Micheal... well you know our usual start on a monday...” Rex said.

“Right... enough said captain... We are in trouble these two are drawing power from a massive manna pool reserve somewhere in this castle we have to find the manna conversion crystal or this fight will just drag on forever... Wait Where’s Willow and Marky?” Kent asked.

“They are looking for Micheal I‘m sure they are heading towards our way now.” Rex replied.

Rex pulled out an impact grenade and threw it towards Rio knocking him across the room Kent immediately pointed towards Rio as he had a score to settle with him. Rex, Genji and Clayton were to face off against the King the young knight rushed in delivering a powerful sword swing at Rio. 

The Swordtaker managed to dodge Kent’s sword swing and summoned 3 smaller muramasa blades that bounced off his skin. 

Clayton kept the king pinned with a seemingly endless barrage of energy bullets while Rex pulled out a pair of combat high frequency knives and tried to cut off the King’s hands but the King summoned a legion of undead soldiers that were dealt by Kent earlier.

Genji ignited his plasma blades and cleaved through the undead with relative ease but every time he puts down more and more kept on resurrecting. 

“We can’t keep this up forever Boss I’m running out of energy for my blades...” Genji said.

“Damn it... THAT’S It I AM DONE WITH THIS FARCE!!!” Kent shouted as his body began to unlock 7 of the 49 limiters placed by the Black Queen.

Rio laughed at Kent as he summoned over a dozen Massive muramasa blades and fired them like meteors falling from the sky towards the young knight. Kent grabbed one of the blades and crushed it with his bare hand as his fingers turned into claws and most of his left arm turned into a heavily armored dragon layer scale arm greatly increasing his strength to absurdly outrageous levels. 

He then interlocked the Excaliburst blades into the Skull breaker swords and charged towards Rio. Kent’s original strength which could be compared to 600 tons of force per swing when one of the 7 discipline limiters are removed. 

The Discipline limiter that was removed was his Rage when removed his strength, speed, reaction time by 5,000% though it increases his power for a short time without it’s counter discipline limiter the Discipline of Serenity to maintain Rage mode will increase the risk of Kent going berserk the longer he maintains rage mode. 

Kent’s left eye changed into a dark red as he entered rage mode he grabbed one of the muramasa blades mid-air and threw it back towards Rio. Though he was barely able to dodge it in time the blade throw was able to destroy a massive section of the throne room wall. 

Rio didn’t even bother to look back as he charged at Kent with an upward swing followed by a spin kick and double slice combination attack. Kent dodged the double slice countering his sword swing by throwing his Skull breaker sword like a boomerang before it could return to Kent. He followed up with a three punch combination with a reverse ax kick with a rushing upper cut directly to Rio’s jaw and kicked him in the chest sending him flying towards the throne.

He slowly walked towards Rio seeing fear in his eyes overwhelmed the Sword taker and summoned blades left and right trying to push Kent back to no avail.

The young knight walked towards Rio grabbed him by the neck and raised him up Kent was slowly crushing it with a satisfying smile on Kent’s face as fangs started to appear.  

Kent smiled seeing  Rio struggle and beg for mercy since he couldn’t break his grip. Rio summoned more blades that tried to strike Kent but the blades were merely bouncing off his skin.

“Mer...cy!!!” Rio pleaded.

“You said a long time ago... that you will Kill my champion... that you can kill him with one swing of your sword... You boasted your strength to Kent... Though he didn’t do anything... But I wanted to snap your neck... From the start... But... My Daughter would never forgive me for such... Instead I will leave you with a parting gift...” The Dark voice said as he raised his right hand towards Rio.

He slowly pierced Rio’s soul barrier the Dragon that took over Kent snapped off Rio’s legs and right arm and took away most if not all of his sword skills and gave it to Kent as Punishment for his arrogance.

“What.. did you... DO!!!” Rio asked.

“As punishment for killing the children of Ren’veil and selling them to those wretched dark gods... I took 

“Kill ME!!!!” Rio shouted.

“Not even death can save you From me Human... but I shall Gladly oblige your request... For my Champion of course... And one more thing... The one eyed Knight will not save you this time around...” The Dragon said as he snapped Rio’s neck and ripped him in half and threw the corpse off the edge.

Oh well... good riddance to bad rubbish... Now then to deal with the King... But first... a change of pace... The dragon said when he turned to face the King but he returned  Kent to his sanity and reviving the discipline of rage. 

Kent remembered Killing Rio which brought him great satisfaction though most if not all of his memories were still a bit hazy but he remembered throwing Rio off the edge of the throne room plummeting to his death. 

“Wait, what happened... Ugh... my head... Wait no time to be dizzy... We have a battle to win!” Kent said out loud as he picked up his Skull crusher swords and regrouped with Rex to fight the king. 

He turned around to see Clayton flying towards the young knight as he Grabbed the Promethian Gunner’s collar and shoulders catching him before he was sent out the hole Kent made earlier.

“Thank’s boss man you saved my neck back there! By the way where is the bastard Rio did you do him in?” Clayton said as he got back up. 

“Yeah... It was oddly satisfying to be rid of that retarded man who boasts consistently of his power and courage... What a pathetic display of his status as a Hero no less.” Kent said as he cracked his neck.

“Well good riddance to that piece of filth boss man...”Clayton said.

“GUYS I DONT MEAN TO INTERRUPT YOUR TALK BUT... HELP!!!!” Genji shouted as he was barely holding back the King’s relentless sword strikes.

“Right... sorry Genji... Clay... Remember that one move I really hated?” Kent said.

“Oh you mean maneuver 69.1?” Clayton asked.

“Yeah, Lets do It I still got one in the tank!” Kent replied.

Clayton smiled as he grave Kent some active grenades giving them to Kent as he grabbed him by the shoulder and threw him towards the king, The young knight immediately threw three of the five grenades at the King making him dodge as he got closer Kent ignited one of the grenades and threw it right in front of the King which he was able to knock out the air.

Kent was locked blades with the king as he pulled out of the last grenades Clayton gave him and stuck it towards the King and kicked him away. The grenade exploded but that was no ordinary grenade a proton plasma grenade.

“That should have killed him right?” Clayton asked.

“Well if not I am calling bullshit on that big bro!” Genji said as he got back up.

“Well that was a proton plasma grenade... one of Clay’s special explosives... That should be enough to kill him... Right?” Kent asked.

“It should be enough boss man that grenade is the same thing I used to blow up the armory back at Dawn base... oh shit!” Clayton said as he felt a chilling tap on his shoulder..

“SO IT WAS YOU WHO BLEW UP MY ARMORY YOU ASS!!! I was building my new Exo-frame suit... ““Crying”“ It took me 2 years to build that frame and it just melted in seconds...” Kent shouted.

“Guys the battle is not over yet! We got a king sized problem...” Rex said as he reloaded his pistols.

As the King stood back up when most of his body was torn to shreds by the Plasma grenade which Clayton quoted that he shouldn’t have survive the impact from the Grenade alone.

“Hey you fucker Just drop dead already! that is just cheating.” Clayton stated.

“I dont think this counts as Cheating my friend... Lady Arra said before she got knocked out since he is still wearing the pendant of Life he is drawing from the massive manna reserve underneath the castle and using the life energy to heal himself... Now that I think about it... that does sound like cheating...” Kent replied.

“Yeah boss man that is utter Bullshit it’s like some weird writer is making our opponents ridiculously overpowered so we can drag this along then another player comes in kicks ass take names and then chew bubble gum... What an Ass move narrator!” Clayton said as he broke the 4th wall.

“Seriously my friend... You are talking utter nonsense and stop 4th wall breaking Now is not the time to break walls now is the time for the Action Clay!” Kent said as he disengaged the Skull breaker swords.

“Still this is utter bullshit Boss man!” Clayton said as he fired his chaingun at the king.

The king raised his hand stopping all 600 bullets at once and threw it back to the team. though they were able to barely dodge in time. The King then sat back on his throne laughing at the efforts of the team.

You dare to come to my world... Stopping my right to rule and cleanse this beautiful world of all imperfections... and you even have the audacity to stop me... well then... Let’s see if you can stop THIS!!!

The King said as he started to absorb more and more life energy had begun to seep from the ground and went into the King’s body as more and more tendrils went into his body the bigger and more monster like he became. 

A few minutes later he became more than 45 feet tall with more horns sticking out of his body than can be counted and his sword mutated into a demonic blade and revived the dead soldiers into death knights.

“Well we are in trouble... unless someone can pull out a trump card or something like... Right now?” Clayton said. 

“Wait I just remembered something... Rex what was that purple light that fused to my left arm?” Kent asked.

“Oh yeah how could I forget... I requested Lady Charlotte to send the Blight Taker relic sent to you... Kent did you get it?” Rex stated.

“Wait THE legendary Blight Taker... The same Blight Taker that if she gets angry will turn her wielder into a deathly puppet THAT BLIGHT TAKER?!” Kent asked.

“Yes the same thing... That was our only chance to save those kids... We will buy you some time figure out how to summon the sword from your arm! Genji Clay Formation 3!” Rex said as he started shooting the king.

“Okay then... Time to meditate...”Kent said as he kneel down and cleared his mind. 

Kent was brought before the Temple of the soul where he could commune with his own persona and other personalities. Before he could take a single step the young knight was dragged out of the temple and into the Phantom void. 

The Phantom void according to ancient legend this is the only realm that the Blight Taker maintain’s for it’s wielder should the Warden of the Blight taker judge the wielder true then she will allow the full might of the Blight taker to it’s fullest potential.

So you are the new Knight that dares to summon me? The warden said.

The warden waved her fingers at Kent forcefully dragging him towards her forcing him to sit across a coffee table. 

I sense fear in you... Good are you afraid of me... young one? Well... you should be... The Warden said as she was about to snap her fingers and turn Kent into a Undeathly puppet. 

Before she could snap her fingers their was not a single ounce of desire or lust for power and others inside the knight that wielded 

“Interesting... unlike my previous wielders who searched for power... you on the other hand... Despise it as if you want to throw it all away... Very well I will lend you my power for now... Let us see how far will you go... tell Charlotte my regards for me child...” The Warden said as she snapped her fingers again.

Kent was snapped back into reality when he saw his team was getting beaten down as Clayton was literally throwing rocks at the king’s Face. 

“WAIT this is!” Kent said as he saw a bright blighted light emerged from his left hand.

Kent stood back up as he saw the blight taker emerged from his left hand in the form of a long single blade sword. The warden sent a message to her wielder saying I reshaped the Blight Taker into a form more... comfortable to your specifications and skills... Use the power I am letting you borrow and prove to me that you are worth of the Role of the Eternal Knight... 

Then we shall talk again... 

Kent looked at the blade as it roared out of hunger for the blood of the guilty he was eager to feed the blade though his left hand was still shaking after suffering internal damage when using Rage mode. 

He had no other choice but to push it beyond it’s limits as he placed himself into a quick draw stance. After a brief moment of concentration his left eye started to bleed the pupil turned black while the retina turned red in color.

He didn’t had time to think Kent unleashed his skill called provoke luring the king towards Kent. 

“That’s it you ignorant bastard... Come here... just a little more!” Kent whispered as his left arm veins were exploding.

“NOW!!! SHADOWFIRE COMBINATION ART... BLIGHT MOON QUICKDRAW... BLOOD VIOLET PETAL DANCE!!!” Kent said as he disappeared in flash of black light.

After a brief moment Kent emerged from behind withe the Blight Taker drawn as beautiful heart shaped petals began to fall around them. The Blight taker was drawing the blood of the king into it as it finished it’s dinner Kent turned to his team to check on Rex who was shoved into the wall and Ben who had his body stuck to the floor. 

The King looked at the one who killed him as he said one more time before his body turned into black petals I shall... Return... 

“Don’t count on it ass wipe!”Kent said as he threw the Blight taker hitting the King in the head.  

The Blight taker turned the blade into a massive jaw as tendrils began to dig into the king dragging his soul out of his dead body. He struggled to get away but the Blight Taker is a place no soul on creation should ever go to as the blade already devoured 4 dark gods already and hundreds if not millions of demon class champions. 

Let your sins burn you for all eternity... Repent for all the souls that you had wronged... Repent for you shall never know peace... Repent knowing that you had sacrificed your people for your own gain... I Warden Kyrisu of the Blight Taker judge you to Eternity of torment... Know that you shall never escape from me... Not even your gods can save you now!

The Warden said as she burned her message into the Kings soul as he struggled to maintain connection to his body as he got devoured by the Blight Taker. 

It’s over isn’t it... Kent thought to himself as the sword returned to his left arm he then checked on his friends and got them all out safely though they all suffered some form of injury.  Marky and Willow along with Micheal and the rest of the Strike team Zero Dawn made their way to the throne room to aide their leader.

The Knights immediately secured the throne room before Kent could take a breather he checked on Aisha and the others. 

Before he could approach Aisha he knelled down to check on her if their was any injuries but his arm started to feel as if a thousand needles were piercing the insides of his left arm. 

Fenris immediately ignited his Plasma knife and cleaved Kent’s left arm and tossed it aside as it exploded sending no more than a thousand miniature Muramasa blades flying in all directions hitting most marines who were busy aiding the other heroes.

Though they were okay but are in critical condition the knights removed the lodged blades from the mariens and carried them to safety. 

Fenris immediately applied first aide to Kent’s Arm but nothing seemed to force or provoke the regeneration protocols of the Virus inside his body. 

“Damn why isn’t it working!” Fenris thought.

He could hear laughter echoing in the throne room as it sounded familiar Did you think that I’ll die that easily you cocky prick... Now Look at what you did to me!!! Now I’ll kill you and become the king and become immortal! 

“Rio is still alive!” Rex said as he coughed out blood.

“Lily get Rex Kent and the others out of here we shall taker care of this!” Fenris said igniting his Vibration plasma claws. 

“Okay, Fenris kill Rio for Kent!” Lily replied as the medical teams carried the heroes and the injured team out of the king’s castle. 

The Iron wolves began searching the throne room for Rio as one of the Iron fangs (a special team made for the strike team that specializes in drop assaults and heavy type close quarter combat and siege warfare is their main specialty) as they searched the throne room they found the dismembered remains of Rio sword taker who clung onto life using the muramasa’s manna stores. 

“Master Fenris look... The bastard is still alive... Ha... and he had the gull to call our lord a monster... Let’s kill him right now!” The younger Iron Fang stated.

 “Wait... I have a message from Lady Aliyshia before we kill him.” Fenris said as he took the recorder.

Rio, I was already aware of your treachery when you said my Father of all people abandoned Angel city to it’s fate... I knew you were a traitor... and you had the gull to keep comforting my daughter... I cannot believe you... I guess that’s why your sister looks down on the Sword Taker clan...You all had abandoned your duty in search for greed and power... I hereby announce the annulment of the arranged marriage between the sword takers and the Ayekawa Clans... you are on your own... I will announce the betrayal personally so no one will even bother to work with the Swordtakers anymore... This is payback and revenge for my people of Angel city... 

“Their you have it... you don’t deserve this Relic... Ill make sure that I will find another person worth of it... I’ll take this first then you lot can murder him!” Fenris said as he took the Muramasa Pendant from Rio’s neck.

Fenris showed it to Rio and stole it from the Swordtakers the other Grey fangs began to mutilate Rio to the point he was not even recognized. 

As the battle for Ren’veil finally had drawn to a close the rising sun had finally came to greet the Knights of the Strike fleet. As Fenris took off his helmet and approached the edge of the breach. 

He sat down as he took out his kanteen of alcohol and raised it high Cheers to our brothers and sisters... Let your memories be the seeds for tomorrow! Hail to the fallen! Fenris saluted as many of the Grey wolves followed Fenris and drank from their Kanteens in celebration for Ren’veil shall have a new and better tomorrow that starts today... 

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Legacy of Eternity Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins Part 1

The year is 4119 it has been 13 years since the end of the 2nd War of Creation and ventured to the Frontier in hopes to find a new place to call their own. All in thanks to the Effort of the first and second born son of the Redridge Family. 

Many dead worlds were brought back to life by the newly established Zerrohnian Kingdom of the Frontier under the new leadership of Victor Redridge and his new Queen Charlotte Sentinel Redridge. 

Though the total population of the Dragon-wolf Legion was dubbed to be 22.36 billion combined with the number of legionaries that joined them from all other legions that still believed in the word of their founder. 

The Dragon-wolf took many years and many worlds were colonized and reborn into a new Kingdom worthy of remembrance to their former world of Requiem. 

 Thanks to the never ending Hope and Prayers the 1st born son Kent Redridge and his Strike Fleet Zero dawn was able to find a Gaia class Titan world known as Ren’veil. Much similar to Requiem or Old Earth this planet this planet was 40 times larger than earth in diameter. 

An emissary Envoy was sent to the planet to asses the planet’s life reading and it’s intelligence. According to the Knight Envoy the planet was not past it’s 2nd age of culture meaning they have not developed technology for spaceflight. 

Reports from the Envoy the planet was currently facing a war that more of a one sided slaughter. One of the Envoys tried to plea with the King to end the Conflict between his rule and the people that he should be serving. 

Instead the king boasted in front of the Envoy You dare to come to my land bringing peace when your so called ships are waiting high above the sky and aiming your weapons against us... As a king I will not entertain such folly...

The King immediately used the same weapon that the demons used during the 2nd war killing the Envoy and his marine escorts with blue lightning. Kent learned about the deaths of his comrades as their life signature flat lined during the peace talk. 

This angered him and many other knights and demanded justice in order to avoid more of his friends dying he personally went to the rebellion’s side in hopes to find answers. 

He looked into the culture of Ren’veil the Vai-lien as they call themselves are a proud peace loving race who uses magic for the better not to take life. 

Though many knights agreed to help fight the mad king they were only providing trust with in arms length to the Vai-lien and their trigger finger at the ready should they turn against them at any time. 

Kent along with his Strike team and his knight vanguard the Iron Wolves a frightful knight clan composed of 50,000 Knight venerates and it’s elite the 300 Primal Wolves the most elite among their clan followed their master into battle with blade, tooth, and claw straight into the Heart of the New Kingdom’s armies and started ripping them apart at the seams. 

He mercilessly showed the fury of the Vai’len citizens that died by their king’s negligence and ego. Many of the the Knights who are above the rank of Grey wolf and Bloodwolf saw the rebel’s desire to finally end the madness.

Though they were still merciful to those who surrendered but Fenris Runewolf  his second in command in the Primal Wolves and a close friend since the days of the Academy. 

My dear friend these humans who surrendered may be willing to suffer humiliation but what would stop them from taking a blade out of their backs and stabbing you with it... You need to be firm with your choice to kill these traitors... 

Kent looked to his friend with a heavy heart telling him Fenris my dear friend and my brother in arms... We never experienced battle like this before in our lives sure we were trained to kill the enemies of the people... But this is not the Empire... The frontier is our second chance to find a place to call home... You were lucky to see Requiem before it got destroyed my dear friend... I was not... This place called Ren’veil may become our new home if all goes well... I plea to you brother... trust in the choice I make... should I make a mistake you are free to kill me... 

Fenris knew that after he entered Hell’s gate in the academy he was different in a way that he was not a cold and heartless man anymore. But he was more of a leader and a friend than a heartless soldier as many of his pears said he was.

As the war reached it’s height during the Battle of Angel city this was a key area to take before reaching the capital city of Shiun. 

Kent’s team the Strike Team Zero headed by Captain Razor “Rex” Sigfield Crosswolf, Captain Lilian “Lily”Star Seeker, Lieutenant Willow “Wraith” Andersmith, Sergeant Clayton “Clay”Carmive, Corporal Markus “Marky” Endshot, Private Benjamin ”Genji” Carmive, and Private Micheal B. “Micheal”Andersmith along with the Heroes of Ren’veil Infiltrated Angel City to open the gate and link up with the first marine team that infiltrated the city ahead of time. 

By the time they reached the hidden rebel hide out their was something amiss about the city. The civilian population were turned into the undead proceeding to attack the hide out. 

As the undead ignored the marines and focused on the civilians and ripped them apart though they were able to save one of the elders but he was about to die due to the multiple bites. 

Before he died the elder said The Red haired... Swords.. Hero... lies... The elder 

Many of the Marines held their ground buying time for the Strike Team and the Heroes enough time to escape. Kent Unleashed the Fury of the Primal Wolves into Angel city using the hidden path ways that were revealed by the surviving citizens of Angel city before they died due to the Undeath plague. 

Though Angel city that proved difficult for the marines to take and even the Iron wolf legionaries along with their brother faction the Crusaegrum Templars led by Kent’s Brother and half dragon Chimera Zero Dawn. 

Like a surging tide of blood Angel city was cleansed of the fallen civilians over night though the battle was won. 

Grief and sadness filled the hearts of not just the Primal Wolves but all of the Iron wolves clan disliked killing civilians who were not suppose to be involved in the conflict but were merely used as fodder in the madness of their king. 

As Fenris quoted to his friend and master My dear Friend this was... No Battle... Their was no Glory... No honor... No dignity and pride in facing these... Undeathly foes... What type of leader would use his people as fodder... My blood along with the rest of our clan... Desires... Not blood of the king... but vengeance for the Fallen... They shall know justice soon enough... My Friend you must finish this fight...

Kent turned to his friend with a smile on his face telling his friend My friend... For now we rest let the others take this time to grieve we lost many friends and family... You also lost a friend or two... 

By tomorrow we shall take the fight to the king... I have sensed a traitor in our midst my friend... Let the others rest tonight... For the hunt for this traitor ends tonight.

Kent said as he wore his helmet picking up his Trail Blazer mk7 sword and made his way back to the encampment outside angel city to confront the Traitor. 

As he entered the camp the Heroes of Ren’veil along with the Civilian warriors and marines were celebrating their victory Kent looked around and saw the heroes were sitting around a table enjoying their victory. 

The young knight cut the celebration short as he grabbed the neck of the Hero of the red sword Rio Swordtaker and threw him across the festival ground. 

Rio stumbled before he got back up and aimed his swords at Kent stating what he did to earn his fury. Kent held his helmet and started to laugh as his anger slipped through his many mental fortitude and discipline. 

As he spoke darkness swallowed the entire camp as the lights of the camp exploded into a black fire. 

You Dare sell out your own people to feed your hunger for power! How dare you call yourself a HERO... You even had the gull to sit next to your friends after what you had done... By the law of the Astray Knights of the Strike Fleet you are here by under arrest... Do make things hard for me Rio... make things fun for me... Please... 

Kent said with a smile when the other heroes tried to break the fight when Rex and the rest of the strike team stopped them. 

One of the Heroes named Aisha Ayekawa the High Mage, A high spirited and every emotional 18 year old girl who like Rio sword taker is one of the heroes of Ren’veil who killed the previous Demon lord. 

Aisha was distraught of what her new found friend said to everyone as she asked how did this came to be and if their was any proof. 

Captain Rex, Handed a letter to her from the last citizen of Angel city revealing a dark truth to their friend. 

Aisha’s heart crashed as everyone learned the letter came from none other than her Grand Father as the seal below the letter proves it to be true.

How Could you volunteered to protect the city... You told us that their were too many and even my own Grand Father!!! you told us that everyone willingly submitted to the King when he unleashed his fury on the city!!! HOW COULD YOU!!! Aisha cried her heart out knowing that the truth she was told was all a lie. 

Aisha looked at Kent knowing that she called him a monster and yet he still continued to help them despite Miss Arriandale’s Comments and Praise about him.

Kent looked towards Aisha for a moment and turned back to face Rio as he told everyone in the Camp. We came here to find a home for our people my lady... When your people including yourself asked us for help... We never hesitated not once to help you be free... From the madness of your king... We tried to use politics to settle this peacefully... But I am to blame for this... If only I heeded my friend’s advice maybe they would be alive right now... I will not let their sacrifice be in vein... I will make things right...

Kent pulled out his Blades Excaliburst repair mk2 the weapon hearts ignited unleashing a powerful roar enveloping the blades with a bright blue light. He then looked at Rio hoping that he would surrender but another part of him wanted him to fight. 

The Marines surrounded the former hero now traitor Rio looked around him to see that his only chance to survive was to surrender but he simply smiled at them and summoned his cursed blades Muramasa infinity to his side and laughed at him and the marines.

Well it was fun while it lasted... Aisha, I love you... Things would have gone smoothly if you just accepted my offer and I would have saved those stupid uncivilized people... They are just fodder for the strong Aisha... I am giving you an offer... With my new power I can make this world kneel before me... As the rightful King... With you by my side We can rule this world together... What do you say? 

Rio extended his hand towards Aisha with a demonic aura coming out of him the knights of Iron Wolves and their leader Valoran Runewolf who ignited his HF magna claws. 

Aisha could only look at Rio with terrified and disgusted eyes and hid behind Kent and his team. 

The young knight ordered the rest of the heroes to be taken to safety as he and many others dealt with the betrayer.

The Swordtaker immediately summoned more blades than anyone can count trapping most if not all the marines some were skewered by the multitude of blades that pierced almost a dozen marines into pieces. 

Kent immediately charged in and danced around the blades as they came out of the ground left and right as if he was dancing to the Sonata wind of the last kiss. 

His sword swings followed the flow of the sonata as the Excaliburst blades danced with her wielder’s hand and body. Cutting through the cursed blade’s like a leaf falling a top the lake Rio tried to kill Kent it was as if he was playing with Rio instead.

Rio then formed a massive lade wall around him when Kent swung at the former hero he disappeared. They all heard a terrible laugh over the distance telling them This is far from over Kent Redridge... I will have my revenge... Aisha you bitch I gave you everything... Money, power, all of it! and you couldn’t even think of joining me to become the new gods of our world! I will kill you all... 

Kent pulled back his blades as they retract back into his body looking at the damage done by Rio was no joke. 

Master Valoran, please have your wolf Shielder’s help with clean the area... Have your Primal Wolves also search the entire area... Do not let this bastard escape if he further resists like tonight... Kill him I am authorizing extreme prejudice...  I shall join you in a moment... I need to deal with another matter... This is going to be a long night... 

Valoran agreed as 6 of his best followed him in pursuit of the traitor with a heavy sigh Kent had to deal with another issue. 

The young knight found the heroes inside the Angel city as marines stated that after they took them to the secure zone. The marines who secured the city saw a group of individuals heading into the heart of the city. 

Commander we tried to stop them but they are moving fast and they high-jacked one of our transports and is moving to the bridge leading to the capital city... they will reach the capital in about 30 minutes sir...

Kent ordered the marines to stop them with none lethal means he pulled out his intercom and contacted the rest of the team despite being exhausted they had to get to the bridge head leading to the capital before it was too late.

They got into high gear as soon as they could Clayton was a very angry as he shouted WHY THE EVER LIVING FUCK DO THESE HUMANS PUT US INTO SO MUCH FUCKING WORK DON’T THEY HAVE A SENSE OF DECENCY TO GIVE US A FUCKING BREAK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD... 

Marky smirked at his friend stating that even though they are human they show spirit that rivals a knight as he quoted that I guess that’s why Kent is very protective of those two... no matter how you look at it... Despite Kent being called the Demon King of Hell’s gate... Even if he keeps getting called without his humanity... What he is doing is pretty human to me.. Commander you need to rest... We all know that Lady Aisha and Miss Arra are important to you but your body will soon break down if you keep going... 

Kent, as a Friend you once said that we should trust you in making the decisions but we are asking that you trust us as well... You haven’t slept in about a week or two now ever since the incident of Hell’s gate you had not been the same since then... 

They kept trying to reach out to him while trying to figure out the entire situation from the marines all across the city. Kent still kept on running to the other end of the city since a Knight’s stamina is comparable to 1000 physically activate human male.

Rex and the others were left behind by Kent as he kept on moving forward Clayton looked around to find an abandoned Armored personnel carrier during the first assault on Angel city by the Crusaegrum’s. 

Clayton boarded the transport and it seemed to be in full function but the fuel cell core was damaged and rendered inoperable. 

How long can you get it working Clay? Rex asked.

In a few minutes I’ll take out the plasma cell from my plasma cannon and fix it up here... I think... Give me 2 minutes with this bitch and Ill get her up and bouncing in no time! Clayton said as he ejected the plasma cell from his rail cannon.

We need to hurry Kent’s not going to stop for anyone... General Charlotte will kill us if we don’t catch up to him... Not even the marines will try to stop Kent they will just get trampled. Rex stated as he handed a plasma conductor to Clayton.

Well he is called the Demon king of the Academy after all... But damn Rex I never imagined that Kent would go that far for Miss Aisha... Well technically speaking its the first time I saw Kent in love to be honest though he might have a few screws loose because of how he was brought up... But then again he does mean well but he often at times doesn’t do well... you know what im saying? Clayton said as he placed the plasma cell into the engine core.

Some how Clayton managed to somehow jumpstart the transport and double timed it to Kent’s location. As they moved through the ruined roads Willow and Marky used their scopes to find a way through while Genji stood on the hood of the APC and sliced the debris that were in the way. 

They saw Kent’s Handiwork with the roads ahead of them had clean cuts and diced to the point it was easily carried by a 90 year old man.

One thing is certain... The boss sure makes things easy for us to move about... I think that is going to be a problem to be honest... Genji said as he jumped back into the APC. 

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Legacy Of Eternity: Prologue Part 2

As the war for Creation Escalated Sarizash used her new found power to lead the Knights all 98 trillion on a massive Multi-verse wide offensive against the demon hoards. Alongside the Xer-razh Marine Uni-air fleet and the Alliance of United Species even the Angel’s of the Father fought alongside them in hopes to end the war. 

One thing was certain about the war for creation Sacrifices must always be made to end this war. The Great Mother risked it all to end the war and created two weapons to aide the Eternal knight in ending the war. One blade to set a trail that blazes through the future in hopes to create life and end it with one taught of it’s wielder. 

While the Other possesses the will to destroy all life even un-death itself as it consumes both the Dark thoughts and feelings of it’s victims souls and cleanses their soul from sin itself.

To ensure the war can end these two Weapon hearts were sent to the Eternal knight with the hope to end the war with both weapons by her side. With both weapons by her side the war turned in favor to creation before the war ended the Custodian’s sealed their fate and sided with the ruining powers of the Dark gods. Using their knowledge of bio-cyber symbiosis created abominations of horrific origins nearly tipping the tide of the war to the demons. 

Without the Sacrifice of a brave Aspirant knight known only as Flurospar he prevented a thousand ships carrying the twin destroyer virus from leaving the world of Neo-joura and detonating the planetary core using a Typhomerite Bomb that he brought with him destroying the planet into atoms. 

With the loss of many friends and family Sarizash had drawn the line and wished to end the war before more life could be taken. She led all the Knight Legions into the heart of the Enemy to face the dark gods themselves. using the Trail Blazer Great Buster sword and the Blight taker Blade and slayed 3 of the 4 gods that led the assault on creation the Warden of the Blight taker absorbed the 4 Dark gods into it’s being and obliterated their consciousness to serve it’s Eternal Master’s will this ended the war but at the cost of half of the Eternal knight’s left arm becoming corrupted reaching to her very soul.

Though the sacrifice was worth the stain in her soul so long as the war ended all was worth the cost. As the Age of Strife ended and the golden age of peace can finally begin Sarizash focused the might of the Knights to rebuild the worlds destroyed by the Custodians and the demons. 

Over the next 762 years She focused her effort to rebuild creation and helped requiem heal from the scars of the demon. Sarizash invoked many laws to ensure that the knights will be given their rights and freedom. 

She shattered the massive 98 trillion knights into 14 legions and were given individual territories to govern and a code of honor that she made from the ground up and is honored until this day. Focusing on protecting creation and leaving as many of her knowledge and the way to kill a demon should they ever return. 

On her death bed many of the Legion knights who knew her from the battle for Requiem to the final battle for creation came to her small home on Requiem. The alliance of the united species, and the Xer-razh Empire even the angels of the Father recognized her achievements and came to her final moments. 

Though many souls of creation will return to the mother and the Father but for the Eternal Knight her soul shall travel to the realm of Faith. A realm made by the first Dragon and is the kingdom of Faith herself the Last daughter of the First dragon and the keeper of balance. Creation, the high Heavens and the Chaos realm recognize the realm as sacred and would never dare to endanger Faith in fear of awakening the Monster among monsters.

In the last few moments of her life she looked upon the 14 knight lords and many other young knights that she personally trained. 

Friends, I am sorry... It seems I had already reached my limit and now... I feel that my moment has finally come... It has been a good long time that I had lived with friends and family that treat me as an equal... But now I must go... I have one last request... Never forget the day the demons came and never stop honing your skills and thy craft do not let peace stop you from becoming the best of what you can be... Should the demons let the might of the 14 legions come... Should war come that will determine the fate of creation... The Knight Eternal shall come to lead the knights once again... With the Dragon and the wolf by my side... I shall stand by you not as a lord or master... But as a brother or sister... May Faith’s light guide us to a day where we no longer have to fight... 

With a smile in her face and one tear in her eye the Eternal Knight had taken her last breath on creation. Following her wish the Legions continued to hone their craft and improve their technology alongside the Custodians who fought with the Eternal Knight and the Forge Masters of the mother to improve and create new ways to fight the demons should they return.

the Golden age of Creation came and with the Knights protecting all of creation never stopping to ensure the sacrifice made by the many will never go in vein. Though 30 million years had passed. After the 2nd War of Creation and the Great Divide that split the 14 legions into 7 that are loyal to the Empire that changed the rules and doctrine of the Eternal Knight. 

The Dragon-wolf the mysterious Legion made by the first Eternal Knight to be the vanguard should the time of war come again were forced to leave their home of Requim after it fell during the 2nd War for creation. 

Not by the Hands of Demons but their very own the 1st Legion known today as the Hammer of the Empire launched a purgatory campaign throughout Sectorus Mysterio where Requiem’s location was scrubbed to protect it from those who seek to harm the sacred land. 

Believing to host many demon bases the sector was lit a sunder by Typhomerite Bombs sparing no one from this unrelenting attack. Though the Dragon-wolf fought off their own kin to protect their home it was too late. 

Requiem was destroyed by the their own kin, Enraged by their actions Tallis Bloodkane the current Eternal Knight immediately invoked the Right of Pilgrimage withdrawing the entirety of the Dragon-wolf and those who are loyal to the first rule to the Frontier and never return to the Empire’s borders.

And should the loyalist of the Empire ever set foot in the Frontier the Dragon-wolf will bring it’s fangs and blades to bare on anyone who dares to destroy and ruin their home once again. 

With the loss of 3 blood lines from Tallis Bloodkane, and her children Wodan Jeager Bloodkane the Thunder blade king and Keith Aliucard. 

The last heir to the royal family of the Dragon-wolf Victor Redridge led his people aboard the new dawn in hopes to find their place on creation in the New Frontier. 

It is the year 4111, The Dragon-wolf through many hardships had found their home all thanks to the unlikely effort of Kent Redridge the 1st born son and his Unlikely team of eccentric heroes.  

This is their unlikely story