Chapter 23: Forest of Serein (2/2)
”What did you want to speak to me about.” She asked with a cold disposition.
Raising my brow, I smiled before staring at the hundreds of students surrounding us, ”It's about sou...”
A blade quickly arrived at my throat, causing me to burst into laughter. Remembering the last time, I smiled in nostalgia. ”Shall we wait till we enter the Forest of Serein?” I asked, pushing her longsword away from my neck with a grin
Yura quickly nodded before I saw her blade vanish into thin air, ”Are you still mad at what happened.”
Yura's amethyst eyes glimmered as I could see dark clouds begin to rise within them. Gulping, I could sense a deep, powerful swirling like raging winds inside of her.
”Umm, never mind.” With that, I remained silent, not daring to annoy the young woman that was far stronger than Wynnstan.
She glanced at me for a few seconds before we began staring out at the countryside as the train shot through the wind. It had taken an entire day for us to reach the Forest of Serein; stretching my sore body, I stepped off the train with excitement.
The Forest of Serein was a rather eerie missy zone that was filled with the howls of the various beasts. A subtle stream of qi could be seen in the air, causing a heavy pressure to arise as the fierce winds blew through my ashen hair.
”Welcome, students of War,” Grimlor shouted as he descended from the air covered in a golden light. To his side stood a face I had not seen in nine years. An anesthetic mask covered half his face, but his demeanor gave everything away. It was the man that stood above everyone.
The King of Asterion, Oswin Asterion, Destroyer of the Fallen Kingdom of Gramor. As if sensing my stare, he gave a light smile before nodding. Bowing respectfully, I turned to Grey, who was following behind Grimlor with a smirk as he stared in amusement at me.
A thick vein appeared on my head as I grit my teeth. Why the hell was one of the most important men in Asterion here? Did he not have anything better to do...Damn it, why didn't he at least give me a damn ride?
”Children of War, today we gather here today to see what you are made of.” Waving his hand over twenty men and women appeared radiating terrify amount of power. ”This is not merely a competition but rather a trial. Standing here are some of the most powerful nobles our great kingdom possesses.”
Pausing, Grimlor smiled like a father gazing lovingly at his children, ”We will watch, we will judge, and only one will rise. Children of War spread your wings and descend into the Forest of Serein. Slaughter, Steal, Scheme, let the blood of your enemies spread through the Forest of Serein.”
With a powerful cheer, I saw a deep light surround me; my eyes, however, suddenly grew cold as an arm gripped my shoulder. Seeing Yura, I nodded as our bodies began to fade. The world began to bend and shift as we suddenly appeared surrounded by large, thick ancient trees piercing up like spears striving towards the heavens coving us with shade.
The scent of moss, grass, water and various odors filled my nose as I felt a deep rush of discomfort in my stomach. Covering my mouth, I bent over, vomiting my stomach's contents.
Wiping the thick creamy acidic vomit from my mouth, I stared at the cold goddess standing perfectly fine. As if untouched by worldly matter, she stared at me with cold killing intent.