Chapter 64: The Village within the Village

Chapter 64: The Village within the Village

An awakening area?

Dallion stepped back. The chief was still standing in front of him, eyes glaring with hatred. The village itself, though, had changed. The crumbling structures had not only miraculously repaired themselves, but had grown to the size of towers, drifting apart from one another.

You are in the land of DHERMA VILLAGE

Defeat the guardian to change the lands destiny

The realm of the village? Dallion wondered.

He suspected that there might be an awakened area that encompassed the entire village, but he didnt expect it to be like this. In many aspects the realm resembled the world. If Dallion didnt know better, hed think he was in some neighbouring province of the world. There were vast fields, forests, mountains, even a large lake visible. Interestingly, there also were a number of massive structures, ranging from small stone and wooden forts, to what could only be described as a palace several miles in the distance.

You think you have the guts to challenge me? the village chief asked. He had also changed slightly. A scabbard with a large sword was hanging from his waist, andto Dallions horrora double sized buckler was visible on his left arm. Its your funeral. I only wanted for you to know your place, the man continued through clenched teeth. All you had to do was to accept my authority and do as I asked, and you would have kept your powers. I would have even let you marry into the family, but no, you had to make a scene.

Marry into your family? Dallion frowned. Like my mother did?

She could have if she knew what was best. Aspion narrowed his eyes. But no, she had to be selfish to the end. Just like you. Thats the problem with your familyselfish every last one of you. And selfish people need to learn that the good of the many outweighs the good of the few.Diiscover new stories at novelhall.com

The moment he saw it, Dallion knew he was in trouble. He had tried to be too cool for his own good, and now there would be consequences. He could only hope that he would be stronger than them.

Youre just a child. Aspion laughed. For a moment I was worried that you might actually cause trouble, but now I just realized. You know nothing! He took a step back, then drew his sword. Youve no idea how I got to control the village, do you? You think the title was passed down just like that?

The ground began to rumble, slightly at first, but with every moment it became more and more noticeable, as if an invisible giant was making his way towards Dallion.

A village realm is different from a building realm. Yes, youve destroyed my echo, improved the well, and even gone up a level or two. Youre not in control of a realm, though. And do you know why?

Dallion didnt like the sound of that. Tense, he kept looking around for the source of the rumbling. His senses screamed that it had to be nearby, yet he still was unable to see it.

In order to improve the wider realm, you must defeat all guardians in the area. As Aspion spoke, the ground behind him began to rise. The village has five guardians in total, each corresponding to a vital part. To gain control of the realm, though more is required. You need sacrifice, dedication, and the commitment that youll be here when the realm needs you.

A few steps away, the ground had changed into a small hill. Massive arms of dirt emerged from both sides, giving the hill humanoid features.

Being an avid gamer, Dallion had heard that the hills have eyes, but in this realm, they also had arms, legs, and a massive spiked club as well.

But most important of all. The chiefs expression lost any trace of humor. From here on, he was about to take Dallions challenge seriously. To gain control of a realm, you must defeat the key guardian and make him accept you as his master.

Combat Initiated