Chapter 66: Offer Rejected

Chapter 66: Offer Rejected

My grandfather? Dallion hesitated. Most of the things that Dallion had learned about awakening were from his grandfather. Could it be, though, that certain details were omitted?

He was the one who first obtained control of this area, the village chief said. I guess hes not as reliable as you thought.

Yeah, things like echoes tend to get in the way.

At the moment Dallions concern was how to continue the fight, rather than any information his grandfather might have kept from him. Without the escape option, he couldnt make use of his ultimate surprise attack. To make matters worse, the bonuses of his entire defense sequence had been completely negated.

Youre not leaving here unless I let you.

He doesnt know what I was aiming to do? Dallion thought. So, he had a chance after all. As long as he did the final jump as soon as the moment the escape rectangle appeared, the old man wouldnt be able to react in time.

Give up, Aspion said. You dont even suspect your worth. The people need the awakened. As long as you dont oppose me, you can stay in the village. If you join my family, youll never need for anything.

Options flickered through Dallions mind. Direct attacks had proved inefficient, but what about a ricochet shot? Combination attacks were a thing; if a melee attack could be combined with a defense action, why not a ranged one as well?

As long as you promise me, I wont even ask you to admit defeat. No one can see whats happening here. In the real world, youll continue with your attack and I would think of some nonsense of your bravery proving you suitable for my granddaughter. My echoes will take care of the rest.

Anything so long as I dont cause a ripple. Dallion tested his theory, discreetly aiming at the buckler with his dartbow. It only lasted a fraction of a second, but Dallion was able to see the red line bounce off the metal surface like a laser off a mirror. Part one of the new plan had gone without a hitch. What if I want to leave? Go to a city? I heard that they are the places to be.

We all have to make sacrifices. Youll stay here. Whatever you want will be brought to you. Merchants like the awakened. Several members of my family earn their keep by improving an item or two each time one of the travelling peddlers passes by.

I see. What about him? Dallion pointed at something behind the village chief.

It was the oldest trick in the book. No one on Earth would have fallen for it. However, this wasnt Earth. Whether through habit or curiosity, Aspion turned around to look. And that was the precise moment that Dallion went on with the second part of his plan. Taking advantage of his high reactions, he angled the buckler in such a fashion so a shot would hit his target, then squeezed the trigger.

A series of green lines appeared on Dallion, changing location faster than the boy could keep up. There was no avoiding such an attack. The only option was retreating while deflecting what he could with his buckler.

MINOR WOUND

Health reduced by 5%

MINOR WOUND

Health reduced by 5%

MINOR WOUND

Health reduced by 5%

MINOR WOUND

Health reduced by 5%

The attacks continued like a whirlwind of swords. This was no normal combo, it was something the village chief had trained to do. Halfway through, he paused, letting Dallion take a breath.

One single attack and he had already reduced the boys health by a fifth.

Last chance, Aspion said. Give in, or lose your powers.

I think Ill pick option three. Dallion gritted his teeth.

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