133 The Greatestererest Ancestral Madman Lapu-Lapu (1/2)
Elric recalled the realization he had during his God Reckoning Tribulation. It was the same realization triggered by the warm soothing voice that eventually liberated him from his suffering.
\”Life is the movement of time and things. Everything comes and goes. Let go of your attachments and discover the boundless power of your light.\”
Elric closed his senses and focused more on his existence. It was an empty yet present existence.
It was the \”I\” instead of him. He was present and at the same time everywhere. It felt so natural to him in a mysterious way.
He was everything and everywhere!
Instantly, All the thoughts about his current dilemma are erased with complete nothingness. It was as if they never existed in the first place. He let everything go and shrouded himself in nothing but blissful light.
He was light and free.
Unknowingly, his spiritual body floated above the stone stair and slowly advanced towards the long winding stair.
It did not take long before his surrounding view changed from pitch black into full brightness.
His body morphed back into his human form and he immediately felt the soft and dry touch of the beach sand. He was back in his physical state but in a completely mysterious place.
\”Where am I?\” Elric asked himself, trying his best to stay calm while his eyes scanned around seeking any trace from Kahayag who left him behind.
\”Welcome, my child..\” The same warm and soothing voice from who knows where has taken Elric by surprise.
\”Let me introduce myself to you.\” The same voice of a man added.
Slowly, Elric heard a faint voice of shouting men from the distance.
The thud of the numerous rushing feet could be heard scrambling from his surroundings followed by an increasing sound of the scream from the distance.
Behind Elric, he could hear the slow cascading sound of the waves but he surroundings are still covered in white mist causing him to be unable to see the water somewhere.
SHOOOHK~
A long wooden spare with a sharp and pointy tip came brushing Elric's hair.
Instinctively, Elric tried to summon his Dragon powers to fight back.
\”No..\” Elric immediately realized that he was unable to use his Dragon powers nor his Elemental Authority at the moment and this immediately caused him to stand low in the guard of any incoming attacks. Right now, he was standing in the middle of the sandy beach surrounded by the white mist.
The air was cold and wet, reminiscent of dawn. He could feel that the sun is slowly rising from his right where the spear first came from.
SHOOOK~
SHOOOK~
Another series of spear came flying from the distance, fortunately, they were not aimed at Elric.
He was still surrounded by a thick white mist so he had no idea who and where it actually came from. The least he can do at the moment is to prepare himself for any incoming attack.
The warcries of the man from the distance continued to become louder and louder - giving Elric a hint that they are getting incredibly close.
\”This is bad~\” Without hesitation, Elric chooses to run towards the opposite direction where the sound of the crashing waves came from. Despite not knowing what's in front of him, he still chooses to run to safety as his logic tells him to.
A few seconds later, Elric found himself touching the ocean waves with his knees.
\”Ocean?\” Elric anxiously tasted the water and confirmed what it was. He looked towards the deeper parts and the thick white mist suddenly dissipated apart.
A large carrack or a four-masted Galeon with a large black cross painted over them spanned valiantly before his very eyes.
The sixty-feet long Galleon stopped from the distance, seemingly unable to move forward due to the large rock and corals underwater.
Suddenly appeared from below, smaller boats loaded with people wearing metal-plated armors with weapons ranging from the axe, swords, crossbows, and even rifles hanging on their back and sides.
They were Spanish colonizers led by Ferdinand Magellan.
\”Am I being transported back in time to witness the Battle in Mactan?\” Elric mumbled to himself after seeing and realizing what is currently happening.
\”No. I am showing you a memory of the last day of my life.\” The warm voice suddenly replied.
Hearing the same voice over and over again, Elric felt a very familiar comfort and seems to have started to get used to it already.
\”Just watch and relax my son.\” Added the voice and Elric did so.
Soon, five smaller boats had landed to the shoreline and immediately stood in a tight V formation - their guns were quickly loaded and aimed at their opposite side.
Quickly, a man with tall stature and a condescending gaze, wearing armor with the finer quality compared to the rest, stood in front and shouted in his own Spanish dialect. An interpreter stood just beside him.
\”Lapu-Lapu! With the authority vested to me by the God of heavens and King Phillip of Spain! Surrender now and proclaim that you will and only worship his majesty. Raja Humabon has already accepted thy faith and he is bound to nothing but prosperity and glory with us! Lay down your weapons and accept our final offer. Or else-\”
\”Or else what?\”
The rampaging sound of the footsteps has finally calmed down and the thick white mist of the dawn slowly dissipated from the other side - revealing a huge number of native brown warriors standing in three divisions. Their total numbers reached over a thousand, scattered all over the sandy beach.
They were all covered in tribal tattoos stretching all over their bodies. Their eye locked with fierce gazes towards the incoming invaders. They were prepared to defend their land.
A bulky half-naked man walked confidently in front, carrying a Kampilan - a large native sword reminiscent of a large katana swung heavily on his right hand. A scarlet headband was tied - covering his forehead while his muscles are bulging in obvious power it posses.