136 The True Enemy (1/2)

\”So what really is the reason that I am here and had to witness those events?\”

Elric asked his surroundings hoping to receive a reply from the warm voice of the man who seems to be another version of Lapu-Lapu himself.

Elric is back alone standing in the white sand and the scene of the Mactan dwellers' silhouette dancing in celebration can be seen in his background.

\”Contrary to what you learned from the books, you see, I did not die in this battle.\” The warm voice of Lapu-Lapu came out of nowhere.

\”You see, there is an even stronger enemy out there that brings more threat than those invaders...\”

And as Elric heard this, his background changed again.

Next, he saw Lapu-Lapu and Kahayag standing on a huge rock, twelve other powerful-looking native warriors were standing on guard behind them.

Lapu-Lapu and the twelve warriors had this scarlet headband tied in their forehead, all of them wielding various weapons made of gold. Some have swords, others preferred axe, spears, even bow and arrows to some.

While on Kahayag, the only female in the group, is holding into a bow and arrow. She was wearing her usual white tribal dress.

It was already dawning and before them is the wide expanse of the deep blue sea that reflected the reddish moon.

It was only then that Elric realized that the moon was as red as blood and it brought him a complicated feeling of anxiety and weakness.

Standing before the sea horizon, Lapu-Lapu and his men wore resolute faces as they tightened their grip on their individual weapons. These few chosen warriors are Lapu-Lapu's most trusted men as well. As a matter in fact they came out of the battle in Mactan without a single scratch. Not to mention, throughout the battle, they have a happy expression in their face as if they were there to play and were not taking the whole fight seriously!

But now, those calm and joyful expressions are gone. All their eyes reflected their utmost seriousness with a glimpse of fear.

\”They are coming...\” Kahayag suddenly blurted out, she quickly raised her bow and aimed towards the sea.

SHOOOOOHK~

Her arrow flew a good two kilometers without even losing momentum.  As a Babaylan, she is capable of wielding supernatural powers impossible to ordinary men. It was an arrow embedded with magic, able to retain its power and strength no matter the distance it traveled.

Then finally, the arrow suddenly dived down towards the water and dissapeared out of nowhere.

\”How many?\” Lapu-Lapu suddenly spoke with grave expression in his face.

\”Around twenty-four this time. One of them is King.\” Kahayag replied with her eyes glowing in yellow lights. She is currently remote viewing the area where her arrow went.

\”So a King again this time huh.\”  Lapu-Lapu murmured as he turned around to face his twelve trusted warrior behind him.

\”Men, remove it.\” He added as he also started to remove the scarlet piece of clothes tied in his head and covering his temple. Aside from Kahayag, his men did remove theirs as well.

Elric's eyes glowed in surprise as he finally saw what were behind those scarlet clothes covering their heads.

It was a shining third-eye symbol inside a triangle. It glowed with incredible warmth and a mystery.

\”I call upon the spirits from the Realm of Lights. Guide us and help us, to do your will and protect our kin. In your name, I called thee! Come!\” With these chants from the Babaylan, the wind started to rampage and the sea came to unrest.

She faced the fine warriors with her and pointed to them as if guiding an invisible spirit.

And with their seals undone, Lapu-Lapu and his twelve warriors' body suddenly bulged with almost three times their ordinary sizes. Their eyes turned from black into bright orange and their aura exploded with incredible power and presence.

The various golden swords, ax, spears, and arrows on their hands are also being enveloped in blue fires!

\”What the-\” Elric gaped in surprise as he witnessed the sudden changes in the men's structure and their glowing weapons.

\”Those are some freaking level one hundred upgraded weapons!\” He thought with his mind quickly relating to his gaming memories.

\”Prepare yourselves, they are coming!\” Kahayag shouted in obvious haste. Lapu-Lapu and his men also took their individual positions.

\”The King is mine!\” Lapu-Lapu confidently declared.

BOOOOM!~

A huge and powerful explosion in the middle of the deep-blue water suddenly erupted a kilometer ahead of them.

GROOOOOAAAH!~

GRAAAAAH!~