24 Chapter 25: Hope (1/2)

The Giant spider, who I had lost sight of, broke it. She stabbed it with four of her leg and made a Big hole, through it.

I pushed Ariel and Serena Out of the way and lept back to avoid it's legs after it had penetrated through the sphere

”I know you two are scared. I am too... But if we don't do something... We'll die. So face your fears head on, i know i'm asking for much, but i can't do this without you guys!” I shouted

The two, who realised they were dragging me down, got up. They were still shaking but faced their fears.

”S-Sorry, for dragging you down.” Serena said with trembles in her voice

”D-Don't worry about us john, W-We'll back you up.” Said Ariel who also had trembles in her voice

”T-That's the spirit. I'll keep it company, you guys deal with the other spiders. make sure you use these wisely” I said as i threw 10 Magic stones each at them

”B-But john! You'll need these to fight the queen!” Said Ariel

”It's fine, besides there's no way I'll be able to carry all 30 of those and fight at the same time.” I replied

”D-Don't die...” She said with tears in her eyes

”Who do you think you're talking to? I'll become the best advent-

Before i could finish the spider broke the remaining ice and tried to stab me with it's leg. I evaded it by leaping forward and was directly under it. In that instant i cast Glacies, and made a really big one with the cost of two magic stones.

”Die.” I said as i propelled the Ice Spike At the Spider.

despite being right under it, the Spider managed to dodge my giant Glacies by jumping back.

”Oi... Are you serious? You're able to dodge something at that range? You're like 10x my size.”

I was acting like i wasn't at all threatened but deep inside, i could barely breath straight. Not only was it big and fast, but it's also intelligent. It seems to really care about it's life. Thank god, the other spiders aren't attacking us, but watching us as if they are waiting for the giant spiders orders.

”John, can i have my wand back?” Asked Serena

The spider wasn't attacking and was only observing so now would be a good time

I lept back and dashed towards serena. before handing her the wand.

”Start Chanting.” I said

She nodded and began to chant

The spider, again, stayed still and just quietly watched us.

I lept back to my current position and stared at it

”How about a deal? Let us go and i won't kill you.” I said

The spider, seemed to have been smart, so it should be able to have understood what i meant

”What do you think good deal righ-”

Before i could finish, the Spider leapt forward and tried to pierce me with one of it's legs, i barely evaded it by jumping sideways, but while i was in the air, it used it's other leg to attack.

After being hit, i was sent flying straight to the door we had entered from. Before i reached the door i created an ice wall to cushion my hit.

It didn't help much. After the pain from getting hit by the spider and hitting the wall was unimaginable. I couldn't even breathe.

”T-that's a-all you g-got?” I said as i coughed out blood

It hurts, i'm scared i want to cry, i want to leave. I want to give up, but what's going to happen to these two if i do. I'm scared but i'm even more scared of losing the people close to me. I'm hurt but not being able to help them would hurt more.

I stood up but my consciousness was being to fade. I was starting to lose focus over my senses from the pain and my head was spinning.

I looked towards Ariel who was running towards me and Serena Who seemed to be casting a fireball. I then looked at the spider who appeared to be rushing to me, while shouting something.

I then realized that the spider who had been watching most of the time, was rushing at me.

”Ignis” I muttered

In the instant i said that, I Blue flame was formed above my head. The spider who was rushing at me stopped after seeing the flame i had formed. I signalled at ariel to wait and she understood.

”Bigger.” I said

Another stone broke and the Blue Flame got bigger

”Bigger, Bigger, Bigger.” I repeated over and over again

Three more magic stones broke and the Blue flame was even bigger than the spider itself.

”BIGGGEEEERRRRRRRR!!!!” I shouted with all my remaining energy

In that instant, 2 more magic stones broke and the flame's size and heat increased. It looked 3x the size of the spider and the light from the brightness nearly covered the entire room.

”Magnum Ignis” I said.

With this flame formed above my raised hand, i slowly walked up to the spider.

With this size, it wouldn't be able to dodge it, but i didn't want to get Ariel and Serena caught up in the attack, so i walked, I approach the spider who was slowly retreating after seeing the giant flame.

”Die!” I shouted after i was far enough so that i Ariel and Serena wouldn't get caught up in the attack

The moment i shouted that, the Giant Blue Flame which was formed above the my head, Propelled itself towards the spider. After contact, everything around it was set on fire. The spider's web and nest including all the spiders there began to burn. I couldn't see any traces of the big spider as the fire was too big.

”He should be dead” I muttered to myself

”John!” Shouted Ariel as she ran up to me

”Yes, that's me.” I replied

After she finally reached me, she jumped to give me a hug

”I told you to be careful!” She said as tears streamed down her face

”Yes... Yes... I know... I like hugs but i think my bones are broken so it really hurts, so could you please let go.” I asked

”No!” She said as she continued to cry

She looks just like a baby... I'm so glad i didn't give up... I can't even imagine what life would be like without her.

After a few more seconds, Ariel finally let go of the hug and i looked over to serena. I waved at her and she gave me a thumbs up.

When i was about to shout and ask her if she was fine. The expression on her face changed to fear

I turned around to see what she was talking about but before i could, i felt Ariel pushed me out of the way. It had quite a lot of power in it, and since i had no strength i was pushed to the side and fell

While i fell, i turned to Ariel to see what happened and the sight shocked me.

Ariel was sent flying back, with a wound on her stomach thanks to the spider's attack.

Seeing this, i realized. This wasn't some sort of fantasy playful world where everything is filled with excitement and enjoyment. This was reality, A reality where me and anyone i cared about's life could be a risk.

I deeply regret not listening to what the receptionist had said at that time.

And as i watched the spider move it's hand with Ariel on it's mouth, i felt rage... So much rage that i couldn't hold it in. But at the same time i felt powerless.