Chapter 130 - The Incident 18 Years Ago Part 1 (1/2)
As Ramose trembled in suppressed agony, his red eyes remained unwaveringly fixed on the shrieking serpentine as his mind flashed back to the incident 18 years ago.
The incident that changed his destiny, and forever linked his mind and heart to the serpentine laying before him.
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-18 Years Ago-
In a valley of flaming mountains, known as the Eternal Mountains, two serpentines, one green and the other red, slithered through the scorched ground, their faces flushed from exertion.
”Versailles, slow down! I need a breather!”
”Nakee, we can't slow down. We need to keep up at this speed for at least thirty more breaths. Only then can we be considered great talents and face the other beasts in the Battle of Wars without fear.”
”Thirty more breaths!? I am already spent. How can I keep this up for thirty more breaths!?”
”That's what the Battle of Wars will be like. We will be exhausted and injured, but will still need to keep going. Because at that time, it will be a question of our life and death and the future of our clan's existence in the realm.”
”I am aware of that, but...huff...huff...isn't this too much? Even during the Battle of Wars, we get time for a brief respite. But you have been pushing us for an entire 20 ice nights without rest! Surely, even the other participants of the clans are not as hard-working and dedicated as us?”
”What the other participants do is none of our business. We only need to focus on ourselves and give it our all. Victory will be ours without any suspense. And that's exactly the way I like it. I hate suspense!”
As the two serpentines raced through the scorched land, their animated conversation rang out in their surroundings, drawing out a pack of stalwart Golumes 1with lustful expressions on their hideous faces.
”We have hit the jackpot today! Two hot serpentines!”
”Heh...I have never tasted a serpentine before. I am dying to feel one writhing beneath me!”
”I want the red one! I heard that serpentine scale colors are a reflection of their personality. The red one must be a fiery serpentine!”
”The green one isn't bad either. I like the rare color.”
”Today is truly our lucky day! Normally, we stray away from the Six Supreme Clans as they are the overlords in the realm. However, the ones before us are only two and are all alone. Taking them down wouldn't be a problem!”
”Hehehehe...!”
The pack of Golumes laughed sinisterly before spreading out into different directions.
Versailles and Nakee continued their race, half of their thirty breaths already covered.
”Only fifteen more breaths and we can rest!” Nakee breathlessly huffed as she kept tight beside her best friend, her cheeks red and eyes glistening with light.
”Hehe...little hotties, why don't you accompany us for today?”
”Yes, yes. If you spend time with us, we can promise to give you much pleasure.”
Right at this moment, sinister laughs spread out from their front and back, causing the two to pause in their tracks.
”Who is it? If you dare, come out right now!” Versailles fiercely shouted.
Hot-tempered and quick to anger, she could not tolerate any obscene comments or remarks against her. It was because of this very reason that she was nicknamed 'The Fiery Serpentine' by many of the upstart beasts.
Nakee, on the other hand remained silent and kept her sharp green eyes fixed in front.
”My, my...aren't you a little fierce? But that works out perfectly. It will be more enjoyable when you push you down and you shriek between us...hahaha!”
The void warped and at least a hundred Golmues appeared at once and encircled them. Their sheer number stunned Nakee as her eyes widened in shock.
”So many! Versailles, what are we going to do now?” Her silent patience finally shattered and she whispered in panic.
”What are afraid of? They are just a pack of Golmues who don't even have the courage to face us one on one. They are trying to scare us with their numbers, but you must not be fooled. Remember, they are nothing but a pack of a lesser race. This is a good time to test our abilities in preparation for the Battle of Wars!”
Compared to her friend, Versailles was a lot calmer and more collected, taking the incident as even a chance to test her skills. With a radiant glow in her violet eyes, she stepped forward.
”Is that all of you? If not, I will advise you to call the rest of your group while you still have the chance. Otherwise, you won't even get the opportunity to cry once I get started!” She crossed her arms and disdainfully glanced at Golmues, her overbearing attitude making it seem as if they weren't the ones encircled, but the other way around.
The lead Golmue furrowed his brows in thought, the serpentine's fearless attitude shaking his confidence as he wondered if they had backup coming. It was entirely possible, after all, this was the Nar realm and every race knew the dangers on the outside.
As such, the elders of the races always sent their fledglings in groups whenever they went out to ward against ambushes and traps. And these two were from a supreme clan that had more resources and beast power than their own race.
Sensing the creature's hesitation, Versailles sneered.
”What, you dare to step out but don't dare to attack?”