Just as he was coming out of the bushes they both took in fighting stances. The heavily armored man was in front, protecting the mage who immediately was close to casting the spell.
Not wasting too much time Alaric grabbed some dirt with his free hand and ran towards the heavily armored man with the dagger in the other hand, as his body was coated and fortified by mana. 5 seconds passed.
Using the just-acquired dirt, he threw it at the heavily armored man who covered his face using his shield, on which Alaric jumped, and then used as a platform to give himself an extra impulse to get passed him and went straight for the magic user.
This startled the magic user enough to fail, as he broke the chant he was making, and unfortunately for him, his reflexes were far from enough to avoid the boy's attack. Just like that, another one had their neck cut.
[Congratulations Master! You have killed a level 1 human(Class Fire Mage) and gained 5 exp]
(Gotcha! Honestly, this fight was surprisingly easy, which I guess is because of how weak these guys are, but it would also seem that I'm stronger than I expected.) Alaric was breathing heavily as he looked at another body on the ground before he turned to the heavily armored man coming at him.
By that time, the heavily armored man had already charged at him without waiting for another second.
Not having much of an option in terms of attack because of the enemy's fully armored body, he instead opted for dodging his attacks. His speed allows for it to be done with relative ease.
Now that he only had one enemy left, all Alaric had to do was wait a bit which is problematic considering his current situation, but he didn't have enough firepower to pierce armor right now. 10 seconds have passed.
(I should tire him out to force him out due to heat up, but I don't have time for that… Wait! I have an idea! Hot water!) Alaric thought to himself and began getting ready then.
"Water Ball(Minor)" He shot a scalding water ball at the heavily armored man and jumped back to keep a good distance as his mana coating wore off.
(I used 7 MP to make this, after a second… I only have 1 MP because of my MP recovery, otherwise, I can't do any more magic...) Alaric was worried as this was his last bit of magic for a long time from now on.
"Aaaaahhhhh!" The heavily armored man fell on his knee breathing heavily, before removing his helmet to stop himself from suffocating to death, it was then that Alaric took the chance and slit his throat.
[Congratulations Master! You have killed a level 1 human(Class Guardian) and gained 5 exp]
Time Left: 4:00
(OK, I have to hurry up and go get Crystal.) Alaric thought to himself.
"Be careful Alaric!" At that time, he heard Lilian shout as he noticed an arrow coming his way, and barely dodged it, and as it scratched his cheek opening a wound.
(That was close!) His eyes widened as he looked around to find the enemy when he heard.
"Look at what we have here! Stay still or say goodbye to this little princess here." Somehow his fears became true as a man he had not seen before got ahold of Lilian, probably the same that just tried to shoot him...
(This is bullsh*t!... But I have to think quickly.) Alaric was in full panic mode.
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(Lilian's POV)
My life has mostly been calm, and there was never much going on, even if I always liked to tell myself I had a lot going on, at least that way I can get distracted from the stuff I don't want to think about.
From when I was really small, I was told that I was different from my siblings, and to wait until the right time for things to get properly explained. What are they going to tell me? That's what I don't want to know... All those dumb what-ifs that would pop up in my head all of the time.
What if I'm adopted? Would that change anything? I would like to believe it wouldn't but that alongside many other doubts would just keep coming to the center of my mind.
After all that worrying and doubting, am I just going to die here? In some random spot in the forest near my town, and worst of all in front of my younger brother that I dragged into this because I was afraid to deal with our parents, and the stupid mistake I made... I'm really the worst of all sisters to have both my siblings... I killed them, I deserve this... No, I deserve much worse...
As I was accepting my end, the memories I had with both were assaulting me.
I and Crystal were almost always together spending so much of our time talking about nothing, just stupid dumb things that don't really mean anything... But it was always so much fun to talk to her, it made me feel so welcome, so needed, so wanted... A part of the family... And that was all, I needed. In the end, if I actually think about it, wasn't I just being dumb about it? Is it really a big deal that I'm somehow different? Honestly, I don't know.
All I know is that I had fun when I and Crystal would go on our dumb adventures when we got caught and scolded, and even when she was mean to me, cause I know that most of the time it was because she wanted me to be stronger, she always said I was too soft. Before I knew it tears were going down my face and I just couldn't help it, just like Crystal said, I'm not that strong, when I'm scared, I just cry.
She liked green but thought orange was an insult to fashion, sweet things disgusted her in terms of taste, but she didn't really like bitterness either.
She really wanted to be rich and wanted to have a bunch of handsome servants just to keep her mood up, she really liked to munch on crunchy things, and even argue with people she liked, it was weird but she said it made her feel important.
She wanted to go to all types of parties with me and promised that she would never let me marry if she didn't like whatever, guy, I choose... She was possessive and a bit overwhelming at times, but she was always worried about me in her own way.
Then as all the moments seemed to flash by, my thoughts focused on Alaric, my little brother. I don't really know that much or remember that much about him.
Since we were very young he was always so calm and didn't really say much if somebody else didn't go talk to him. He's super smart, kind, and always has a plan... That's it... That's as much as I could say before today.
Cause today, I saw him fighting and killing many evil people.
At first, I didn't know what to say or think, killing people is wrong, right? That's what was on my mind, but I saw my brother with his blue eyes each letting out a new glow I had never seen before.
He launched a big ball of water at a man twice and the second time smashed the man's head against a tree... Killing is wrong, right? Then why do I feel like cheering and congratulating my brother for being fricking amazing! He's doing this for Crystal and me, that's more than enough for me.
It did not stop there as after he gave me a robe to help me hide, he began defeating all these huge adult men all on his own! If that's not the coolest thing ever! I don't know what it is.
But then using my ability, I found that there was still a man left and he wanted to shoot an arrow at Alaric... I was scared and I wanted to cry, but I couldn't let him down, so I shouted to warn him.
Happily, it worked but before I knew it the man came running towards me very fast, and I was not able to escape. He grabbed both my hands with one of his and put a dagger to my throat... At that point, there was nothing I could do... I was too scared to do anything...
He started talking to Alaric and he noticed the situation... I'm sorry! I'm sorry I'm so useless, I was just trying to help, but everytime I do that, I only make things worse... This time, my stupidity will get both my siblings killed...
"I went out to hunt a bit for the boys, and they go and die to a damn child! You have to be kidding me!...
"Whatever, I'll think of that later. Hey little monster, drop the dagger, or the little princess here is not going back home ever again." The man started threatening him.
Immediately together with his glowing eyes, a weird blue aura started to appear around Alaric and began to grow bigger and bigger... It felt weird... Like he was losing control... I didn't like it... I don't want this, please just run away and leave me! Even though I wanted to say it, my fear wouldn't let my mouth open in the slightest. Once again, I could only cry...
I couldn't look at what was happening, so I just closed my eyes... I'm sorry... All I could do was apologize... Crystal, as usual, you were right about me, I'm a weak idiot.
I waited and waited... But instead, the dagger I felt pressing on my neck stopped as I heard a splattering noise behind me.
Slowly but surely I opened my eyes and turned to see the man's skull was split in two with Alaric's dagger resting in the middle of all the mess of organs... It was so disgusting I couldn't help but vomit.
"Are you ok, Lillian? He didn't hurt you anywhere did he?" Alaric ran to me and hugged me as soon as I was done vomiting. Before I could say anything... I just felt so relieved... Once again, I was back to crying, but at least it wasn't because I'm scared.
"Thank you! Thank you so much! And I'm so sorry! This is all my fault and- " Before I could finish he stopped me.
"Shhh, don't worry about that. It's not your fault, now just remember that I'm here for you and it's all going to be alight." He hugged me even stronger than before and I couldn't say anything, I just felt good to be there... Thank you, you're the coolest brother.
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