Chapter 600: Hidden Quarter

Chapter 600: Hidden Quarter

Dozens of buildings were scattered throughout the mountain peak, carved into the cliff itself. The architecture style reminded of Linatol, only with a few more Roman elements. Half of them were open, with walls of air stretching between thick columns of granite. The perfect weather in the realm made it more convenient, allowing a person to take advantage of a breathtaking view of peaks, skies, and clouds. If Dallion didnt know better, hed say that this realm was created by a fury. So much air and little land would give a huge advantage to anyone with the ability to fly. Fortunately, thanks to Lux, Dallion had that ability. Unfortunately, so did all of his enemies.

Dozens of bladerers filled the sky, looking at him with their soulless, empty helmets. Each was a suit of armor with wings made of swords, and not an ounce of mercy. Dallion had faced one in the past. It was from it that he had seen the effects of a line attack for the first time.

There had been a moment of dread the first moment he had seen it within Havocs realm. However, his harpsisword had vibrated, calming him down through her use of music skills.

The metalin was just the first line of defense, Dallion thought, maintaining a hundred instances.

They are used for underground areas, Nil explained. Bladerers are for open spaces.

And youre telling all this now?

Of course. Youve already seen them, so Im free to clarify matters.

The rules of the Moons held true. Once all this was over, Dallion planned to tell Felygn exactly what he thought about the rules of this world.

Dont mind them, Havoc said a few steps behind. Focus on the buildings.

I told you to stay inside, Dallion hissed.

He is inside. The man grinned. Im just an echo. When you killed the metalin our level jumped up to five. When you broke the seal into the realm, you got us to ten.

One of the balderers flapped its wings, launching a cluster of blades in the echos direction. Echo-Havoc tried to leap to the side and evade them, but his speed was not enough. Becoming an instant pincushion, he disappeared in a cloud of dust, leaving the blades to drop to the ground.

They dont play around. Havocs voice came from the opening in the mountain behind Dallion. The good news is that they consider you strong, or theyd have attacked.

Whats the bad news?

When theyre convinced youre alone, theyll swarm you. Until then, theyll only protect the important parts.

You seem to know a lot.

Do you think delevelleds just accept losing their levels? Why do you think Im forbidden to leave the village?

That made sense. Given how tightly important information was managed in this world, it was impressive that the man had learned as much as he had. Looking around, it became apparent that the bladeres had positioned themselves in relation to certain temples. Going by analogies, each temple had to be the result of a completed awakening trial. The ones surrounded in chains had to be the ones restricted.

All of Dallions instances flew off in all directions. The bladerers quickly followed, launching blades in multiple directions. It was as if they were able to see all of Dallions instances, but they themselves werent able to use combat splitting.

Shield, expand! Dallion ordered, moving his left arm behind his back while simultaneously deflecting all frontal attacks with his harpsisword. Gleam, cover my flanks!

Youre acting recklessly again. The whip blade extended like a spiral around him.

Focusing, Dallion then did three line attacks and a point attack in immediate succession. Lines of destruction flew forward, targeting a small, chained temple. There was no telling what the structure would grant Havoc once destroyed, but that wasnt the point. All Dallion wanted to see was the bladeres method of defense.

The response didnt delay. Half a dozen line attacks line attacks flew in Dallions direction.

ATTACK NEGATED

Your attack has been sliced in two by BLADERER

Attack has no effect

A red rectangle emerged as two of the line attacks collided. The rest missed each other, dealing devastation along the way. Rows of Dallions instances were swept away, and even those that werent were pushed back a considerable distance.

On the other side, red rectangles popped up, indicating the destruction of two bladerers.

Just two? Dallion thought, his arm partially numb from the experience. This was going to be a lot more difficult than he expected.

How many layers are there? Dallion asked, launching as he performed two more line attacks.

The mass of chains burst into several spots. Sadly, the rest of the chains quickly moved, filling up the holes that had been created.

Nox, Ill have to rely on you again, buddy. Dallion kept on running towards the tower.

Three bladerers blocked his path, each targeting a cluster of Dallions instances. No sooner had they done so, when the whip blade flew down from the sky, entangling the left of the three constructs.

Dont say I never save your life, Gleam said in an amused voice.

When did I say that? Dallion smiled as he continued forward. His left hand reached into the air, grabbing the hilt of the Nox dagger that formed between his fingers. Boost me, Lux!

Time seemed to stop, while all of Dallions surroundings moved at a neck breaking pace. Bladerers changed direction, launching streams of blades towards the tower, but they were already too late. The home in their defense created by Gleam had allowed Dallion to reach the base of the tower, at which point there was nothing they could do.

Here goes, Dallion whispered, and struck the mass of chains with the dagger.

A spiderweb of cracks formed around the point of impact. Then another, and another. Like ripples in a pond, zones of cracks appeared one over the over, causing the chains to shatter as the dagger kept sinking deeper and deeper.

Ten layers were punctured before Dallions very eyes. A second later the number had doubled, then tripled. Dallions entire arm had sunk into the increasing hole until finally, he saw the color of stone beneath all the chains.

UNRESTRICTED SUCCESS

(+5 Mind)

Removing restrictions is in accordance with the Moons rules, but just because you can doesnt mean you should. Next time make sure you know what youre releasing.

The chains burst from within, filling the air like burning confetti. Finally, Dallion was able to see the true shape of the tower. Even at seven stories high, it was far from imposing, looking a lot more like a fancy watchtower than anything else. Even so, there was no denying the difference it had brought to the realm, covering it with a layer of brightness.

Know anything that would return color to a realm? Dallion asked.

Five bladerers had gathered in the area, surrounding Dallion on all sides. The vast majority of them had ignored the echoes he had created, focusing solely on him.

Dallion spun around doing several line attacks at his enemies.

ATTACK NEGATED

Your attack has been sliced in two by BLADERER

Attack has no effect

Of course you would, Dallion said beneath his breath.

Shield, youre good for five more?

Barely, Vihrogon replied. Itll be painful, but manageable. Ill need a long rest after that.

Okay, then

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind appeared, slicing through one of the bladerers. Red rectangles emerged, proving its destruction. It didnt end there. The winds increased in strength scattering the remaining constructs into the sea of clouds below the peaks.

You really are something, Havoc said.

The emotions of joy and eagerness emanating from him made Dallion know that his wasnt an echo, but the real deal. What was more, the man was flying very much like Dallion and the bladerers were.

Youre a fury? Dallion could barely believe it.

Quarter. The man grinned. I was lucky to get the gift. How do you think I was able to stand up to a bunch of wizards otherwise?

That made a bit of sense, but Dallion strongly doubted it was enough. Right now that wasnt important, though. There was still a lot of work to be done before all the restrictions were gone.