—they seem to be well balanced—Alex said.
— just on the surface, it won't last long — Beatriz said with her gaze fixed on the battle.
— What does that mean? — Iza said worriedly.
— The young lord is of a lower level, if the battle continues like this he will fall without elemental power and eventually lose — Beatriz replied.
— I see, so the young sir has to go all out if he wants to have a chance? - Alex said
— not necessarily — replied Beatriz.
—If the young lord still goes, he will only consume his elemental power even faster—Beatriz declared.
—So, what should John do?— Iza asked.
— I don't know, either way he's going to lose the battle, no matter what strategy he uses, the surprising thing is that the young lord is very strong, he can fight someone stronger than him as if he were on the same level — said Beatriz with admiration in her eyes.
Back to the battle.
— sea of flames — curious victory.
Taking several steps back, Victory swung her sword and a horde of flames held onto all the solutions involving John in the center.
An ice prison appeared protecting John inside, he didn't need to chant the incantation to use the polar star magic art ice prison, he was protected from the flames, raising his hands, from around the battlefield, rains of ice fell extinguishing the flames, again he used the polar star magic art, rains of ice crystals, without using the incantation.
Victoria was shocked to say the least, leaving last week aside, she trained with John everyday, now how did he get so strong in just a week that she was away, what she didn't know is that one week was two for John in the sea of soul, he was beaten all the time.
—Sea-dividing art, first form, rising waves—
Swinging his sword, a surging wave rushed towards Victory, the wave now was even more terrifying than the previous one John used against Victory a week ago, therefore Victory underestimated the power of this surging wave.
— flame creation magic, flame wall —
Victoria conjured a wall of flame to block João's rising wave, but unfortunately the wave now was different, it passed through the wall of flame, extinguishing it completely.
Seeing this, Surprise Victory jumped high into the sky, reaching up to four meters high, to dodge the attack, as she was a Primary being temporarily, she could not fly, gravity did its job sending Victory down.
John took advantage of this gap, the final in the air was difficult to move freely for someone who didn't know how to fly. Taking advantage of the moment of the fall, he used it.
—marine-dividing sword, second form, dividing the sea—
A three-meter blue beam advanced towards Victory at full speed, as she could not dodge the attack, Victory decided to block, in the air she concentrated her elemental power of fire to defend herself.
— creation magic, claws of the golden raven —
Boom
A crow's claw took shape, it was made of pure flames, it collided against the sea-splitting sword, after a moment of the collision between art and magic, the claw was extinguished, but it greatly weakened the power of the sea-splitting sword.
The rest of the attack hit Victory and she fell to the ground forming a small crater in the ground.
— amazing — said Alex
— John can win — Iza said to Alegria.
— young lord, you are very strong after all — said Bo barbarian, scratching his horn
Beatriz had nothing to comment, she just kept her beautiful eyes focused on the fight, Catarina, Felícia and Fernando none of them opened their mouths to say anything, they just watched the battle with solemn looks.
When the dust cleared, Victoria found herself trapped in a prison made of ice, she was stunned as John used magic without chanting the incantation, she didn't know that the one chanting the incantations was the Ôni.
Victoria swung her flaming sword, releasing a horde of fire that melted the prison made of ice, but it wasn't that simple, after consuming a lot of elemental power, the ice prison melted completely, giving freedom back to Victoria.
Using his sonar, in his elemental vision John discovered something incredible, the elements of water and fire repel each other, so he had an idea.
Even with the Oni's help to minimize his elemental power consumption, he didn't have much power left.
An ice prison once again enveloped Victory trapping him inside.
— This is useless, he has tried this before, why is he wasting his little elemental power? — asked Beatriz
— John must have a plan, he will win in the end — Iza said hopefully
— Let's wait and see — Alex said.
— Come on, John, you can do it — Iza shouted with all her strength.
— that's right, you can do it — you can do it — Alex also shouted.
— Go young lord, for the glory of the warrior — The barbarian also shouted.
The ice prison was sturdy, but against the fire element of victory it could only last a few seconds, John made the most of his time.
Using his remaining elemental power, John launched several balls of water across the battlefield, he also launched several balls of water into the air, the battlefield was covered in several balls of water, small droplets of water occasionally fell from the sky.
— Alex, what is John doing? — Iza asked, but Alex had no answer, he looked at Beatriz, but she didn't know either.
The ice prison melted as expected, victory was free again, she advanced towards John.
— Water ball water ball water ball —
Several more water balls were thrown at Victoria, but she easily used her flaming sword to evaporate them one by one, the sword was like a hot knife through butter.
Suddenly the temperature dropped, all the ground froze, John used the magical art of the polar star, freeze, the magic was used against the ground not against victory, as a result all the moisture on the land turned into a sea of ice.
As Victory was about to slice the last water ball, her flaming sword got stuck in the ice, to avoid being hit, she dodged the ice ball losing her sword in the process, disarming John with no more elemental power in his evolution core, crossed the distance in a flash and pointed her sword at Victory's neck.
She saw John coming, but didn't move.
— You lost — John said breathlessly, his hand was shaking, he barely had the strength to hold the sword, his body was shaking with excitement and fatigue, he felt like he could faint at any moment.
— John won, I told you he would win — Iza jumped for joy.
— He won? It can't be — Beatriz murmured.
Alex clenched his fists, he thought he was stronger than John due to his higher level, but ultimately he was wrong, but then Fernando spoke, ruining the festive mood.
— Junior lost this battle — Fernando said with a smile on his face.
—What do you mean?—they all asked, Fernando didn't say anything else.
From the sea of soul a voice sounded, without any emotion.
[In the end we lost anyway, well we have to raise our level]
On the battlefield John still pointed his sword at Victory's neck while trembling, but behind him another Victory held a flaming sword pointing at John's neck.
— I lost — said John
The victory over John's sword went out in flames, leaving only the victory that pointed the sword at John.
— this is mine, flame creation magic, flame clone —
John collapsed to the floor without the strength to get up.
— You did well, you almost managed to defeat me — Victory said with a smile.
Due to exhaustion, John lost consciousness and passed out.
***
John's eyes fluttered open, in his field of vision an unparalleled beauty looked at him, black eyes, oval face, beautiful lips, loose black hair, an angelic smile, breasts in an ideal proportion, his head was on the woman's knees, she was stroking John's hair.
— Mom — said John.
— You finally woke up — Catarina said smiling.
Catarina helped John sit up in bed, John looked around and discovered that he was in his room.
- what happened ?
— You fainted after the battle — said Catarina
John looked out the window and found that it was still daytime, he sighed and said — It seems I haven't been out for long — Catarina frowned.
— You slept for two days
— Two days? — John asked in surprise.
— You used all the elemental power in your core, it's natural that you slept for two days to recover.
Catarina thought for a while, confused she said.
— Something was strange.
— what do you hear?
—Some of your vitality was spent during the battle.
— hm — John sighed.
—you must be careful, you must not use your life force carelessly.
— Okay, Mom, I'll be careful next time.
Catarina nodded.
— Mother, what about the young princess and the prince?
—The two left for the capital yesterday morning.
— So that's how it is. Hm — John sighed.
— how are you feeling.
— I'm fine, I don't feel any discomfort, my elemental power seems to have returned too.
A strange noise was heard coming from John's stomach. Catarina laughed a little, John blushed in embarrassment and said quietly.
—Apart from being very hungry, I don't feel anything else.
Catarina stood up and said.
— Come with me, I'll prepare something delicious for you.
John followed Catarina to the castle kitchen, where Catarina prepared a hearty meal for him. John emptied several plates showing how hungry he was. After the last plate he gave a loud burp.
— Now let's go see your father, he has something to talk to you about.
John nodded and followed Catarina with a full stomach.
***
Catarina and John arrived at the castle balcony, there were Fernando, Alex, Iza, Bo Bárbaro and Beatriz, John greeted everyone, Iza almost ran to hug John, but held herself back, she just asked worriedly.
— John, are you okay?
John smiled and said.
— I'm fine, I had used up all my elemental power, so it took me some time to recover.
Iza sighed in relief, a smile took over her face again, Fernando analyzed John with his sonar, seeing that everything was fine he relaxed, gestured for John and Catarina to take a seat respectively.
Beatriz gave John a deep look, Barbarian Bo looked at John with admiration, after the battle two days ago, they both knew that John would be someone impressive in the future.
— Unfortunately the day of your departure has arrived, I am happy and sad at the same time — Fernando said expressing his regret, Catarina also had complicated feelings related to John's departure, Fernando cleared his throat with a fake cough.
— Alex, Iza, Beatriz, Bo Bárbaro and Junior, are you ready to go?
With strong conviction everyone answered yes.
— There are two evolution institutes in the Ngola kingdom, which you can join, with the indication of a territory lord — Fernando explained
— the Kassanje Institute and the Promised Land Institute, the five vacancies of a lord must be distributed between the two institutes.
— Won't we all go to the same college? — John asked.
Fernando shook his head and said no.
— for the Kassanje Institute, a Lord may send two people, for the Promised Land Institute a Lord may send up to three people, totaling five vacancies.
—And how will the vacancies we have be filled? John asked another question.
Fernando gave a bitter smile, he looked at John and said, — I initially intended to send you and Alex to the kassanje and the rest to the promised land, but I won't be able to do that.
— Alex will go to kassanje, Júnio you will go to the promised land.
— And as for the rest, well, you are free to choose where to go, there is one vacancy for kassanje and two for the promised land.
Iza didn't take a moment to make her decision, she looked at Fernando and said timidly.
— My lord, I... I would like to go to the promised land.
— Are you sure? Look, there will be more resources available to you in kassanje.
— Yes, I do, I want to go to the promised land —Iza said with unshakable determination.
— My lord, if possible I would also like to go to the promised land — Alex asked, but Fernando shook his head.
— Unfortunately for you and Junior, there will be no freedom of choice.
— And what about you? Where are you going? — Fernando asked Beatriz and Bo Bárbaro.
The two looked at each other, it was clear, Kassanje being the best of the two institutes, they wanted to go there, but there was only one vacancy, after Alex already occupied one of them, meaning that one could go to Kassanje and the other would go to the promised land.
After a minute of discussion between the two, Beatriz and Bo Bárbaro, they made their decision.
— I'm going to the promised land and Bo bárbaro will go to kassanje — said Beatriz discouraged, whatever they argued about, it was obvious that Beatriz lost.
— Do you all agree? — asked Fernando. Beatriz, No Bárbaro and Iza answered yes, Alex and John remained silent, they had no freedom of choice, after all, there was nothing to say.
Fernando took out five medals, radiating a sacred and ancient power, he passed the five medals to the five sitting before them.
— These medals will be your identities, don't lose them, there are no more, be careful. — The five analyzed their respective medals with their sonars, there was a unique and oppressive aura, even stronger than Fernando's or Felicia's aura.
— Pay attention to what you would do tomorrow.
Fernando took two copies of the map of the Ngola kingdom, which showed the 18 territories, everyone paid attention to Fernando's information.
— Here — Fernando pointed to a region that was outside the jurisdiction of the 18 territories, there was a small city called Londa — you left the Venhorst territory towards Londa, from there you went to the city of Kissala, there, then in contact with the mayor of the city, with your identification medals, he will take you to the teleportation matrix to the promised land.
— Do you understand? — Fernando asked, and they said yes, then Fernando took the other map and gave it to Alex and Bo Bárbaro, he indicated the cities that gave access to the Kassanje teleportation matrix.
Fernando repeated several times the path they should take, he also warned them of the dangers they might encounter along the way.
— These cities are outside the jurisdiction of the lords, you must be careful.
— yes — they answered.
—Go get ready and say goodbye to your family, tomorrow you will begin your journey.
One by one, everyone leaves, leaving only John, Catarina and Fernando on the Castle balcony.
— Mom, where is your aunt? — João asked.
— Your aunt left yesterday, she said that staying in one place for too long is not for her.
John made a sad face — she didn't say goodbye.
Fernando laughed out loud and said, "Your aunt doesn't like goodbyes."
— And where did she go?
— She said she would travel the continent, seeking fortune and advancement.
— Well, you better go get some rest, you're leaving tomorrow after all.
John nodded and went back to his room, there he lay on his bed, when suddenly his soul was forcibly sucked out.
A high sun shining high in the sky, crystal clear waters stretching across the horizon, John was in his soul sea.
In the center of the soul sea, a crimson egg hovered above the waters, from it a baby exuding a mysterious aura.
— What happened? Why did you summon me?
Oh, Oni, floating in the air right in front of João, looking him in the eyes said.
— you changed.
— Have I changed? — said John.
— You will die if you keep moving this way.
— what do you really mean?
— Didn't you say how and why we came to this world? Very well, I'll tell you.
- serious?
— Yes, let's talk about our past and future. John this world is not ours, we are here by accident, if you don't keep that in mind we die.
John felt a seriousness never seen before in the Oni.
— I would like to make a pact with you, John.
— A pact? What kind of package?
— Before we talk about the pact, let us reinforce your sincerity and faith.
— what are you talking about?
— I'm going to take you somewhere. Follow me.
— where to?
Oni did not respond, he flew and entered the crimson egg in the center of the soul sea.
— come in.
John cautiously entered the crimson egg, briefly John's eyes became blurry for a moment, he blinked his eyes to clear his vision.
Badan badanp badanp
John's heart beat fast, a strange feeling assaulted him, he couldn't believe his vision.
— Do you understand now? Oni said.
— Are we back?
Continued...