40 Chapter 18.4: Unexpacted Turn of Events (1/2)

Finally, it was my time to enter. Finding myself in complete darkness I wondered what I had to do. Venturing into the unknown I made my way to the only visible light source inside the area, a small dot straight in front of me. I felt like nothing was there, but it still managed to catch my attention.

When I eventually made it closer to the light, it did not get bigger or smaller.

It was just a small orb.

”odd, why would there be a small orb of light inside the darkness?”

Now in front of the orb, I tried to touch it as it cheerfully danced in the air.

Just when my hand would seem to collide with it, suddenly it burst up in flames.

Once a small innocent twinkling orb, now a big and majestic blue flame.

*screech*

The flame screeched and crackled as it began lighting up the area around me.

flames spawned at the sides of the walls showing a large, yet eerie pathway.

The flame slowly calmed down as it began moving backward.

This wasn't a normal flame or light. It must be connected to something bigger, but for now, there is nothing else I can do than follow. I followed the little flame, hoping it would bring me to the exit.

Outside Geo, like he had planned rushed towards the central area. Once inside it looked like a huge flat surface to fight on, allowing him to easily spot Gideon.

Gideon didn't care, on the contrary, he even welcomed Geo.

”Welcome, Geo… It seems you are the first to arrive! Would you care for a small test of strength before the others arrive as well?”

Gideon said with a wide grin on his face.

”It's best to keep you busy while the others arrive to keep you all from my work.

Just give me a second to prepare.”

Gideon moved his arm towards Geo. Circles began lighting up from the ground slowly summoning a group of undead to keep Geo busy.

Gideon jumped outside of the area towards where Geo just came from.

Geo, trying to stop him slammed his fist into the ground, quickly blocking the entrance where he came from with spiked vines.

This did not stop Gideon as he easily jumped over the walls of the arena.

”That Gideon… he is no ordinary person…”

Geo prepared himself to fight off the horde of undead, allowing Gideon to prepare the opponent he had in mind for Geo.

After a series of battles, Geo managed to subdue the undead, entangling them in roots holding them to the wall on the other side of the arena.

Shortly after Gideon returned with a crazy smile.

”Let me introduce you to the one who will be keeping you busy.

I believe you have met, right?”

Shocked Geo looked towards his opponent in disbelieve.

”How… how can this be?! Didn't I defeat you? Bleiz?!”

Geo couldn't believe what he saw as the blood-thirst Bleiz emitted made him take a step back. Geo could barely make out the resemblance of Bleiz as his body now was full of cracks and devoid of life. Dark Violet aura oozed out of his being as his body was hanging forward.

His hair had become longer and darker than before, hiding his purple glowing eyes.

Finally, he raised his head as he threw himself back, staring straight at Geo.

That was when he lost it and a huge and disgusting smile formed on his face.

”No… What has he done to you?! I am Shocked…”

Geo said in disbelieve.

”hehe, no use worrying, you see… I… have… never… felt… BETTER?!”

Bleiz raised his arm towards Geo, instantly erupting pillars of fire underneath him.

Geo barely dodged but was still conflicted about the situation.

What could he do? What was happening here?

Meanwhile, the others began closing in on the area, hoping to find Gideon and end his insanity once and for all. Only to find the heated battle Geo had found himself in and Gideon nowhere to be found. The others quickly mixed themselves into the battle giving support to Geo.

While the others where busy fighting an undead army commanded by Bleiz,