[ The story is entirely fictional/Imaginary , it has no connection to reality. ]
Demon King
Writer: Hridoy bappi
Part: 16
Publish: Niloyer Core
As soon as they finished breakfast, everyone set off for the second zone on Chain's orders. Although the first zone is smaller than the other zones, it is a seven-day walk. They are not in a hurry to reach the next zone. The second zone is not as safe as the first. There are not many demonic beasts in the first zone. However, there are a lot of demonic beasts in the second zone. Also, some common, terrible, and violent creatures live there. Even though Chain has never been to this forest, he knows very well how to survive here. Everyone in their team is inexperienced, one of the three mana users is a dark attributer, and the other two have unlocked two attributes. There are also two good aura users, as well as a pran user. Chain thought their team was not bad. Except for Alex, their team had a very good combination. Even then, if Alex could be taught a few sword moves with a sword, their chances of surviving would increase a lot. Chain uses a longsword. It's thin but quite long. It's a bit awkward to use with one hand. It's basically used with two hands. Chain only has one short sword besides this one. He took the sword out of his bag. It's basically called a dagger, which is bigger than a short sword and smaller than a longsword. Chain handed it to Alex.
-->>Alex, I don't have much, but this might help you.
Chain said with a smile. Alex also accepted the dagger happily. The wooden sword he was using and this short sword were the same size. Maybe it seemed like it was because of his age. Alex was only eleven years old, so his height was very short. Accordingly, the dagger seemed like a long sword to him. Alex took the dagger in his hand. A smile appeared on his face.
"I haven't used a dagger in over a year. It really gives a different feel when you go back to a real weapon. But I can't call it anything other than a long sword."
Alex said this to himself. Chain started walking forward, happy to see Alex's smile. Alex was in his thoughts. As the dagger came into his hand, he held its handle tightly. This was his main weapon in the previous tower. Among the thousands of magical items, he had to use two ordinary daggers. He smiled a little. His body is not the same as before. Although he could not use magical items before. Even then, in the battle of life and death, his body became three times stronger than an ordinary person.
"I need to increase my agility and strength soon." (Alex thought)
A smile appeared on Alex's face again. He could use mana effortlessly. If he could also become an expert in using daggers, then there would be no mana user like him anywhere. Alex's thoughts were interrupted. Suddenly, four demonic rats appeared in front of them. The rats were not attacking. But they were in formation to attack. At any moment, they would pounce on the children. Chain immediately shouted,
-->>This is the perfect opportunity for you. There are six of you and four of the beasts. Moira and Eba get ready for the chanting. Doofus and Zeab stay ready. Snira, you stay behind and get ready for your healing spell. Alex, you stay next to Snira with the dagger.
Chain gave his team the command like a true leader. Normally, these six people would not have been able to do much if they were faced with four demonic beasts. However, with Chain's leadership, things became much easier. First, Moira used her fire ball spell,
-->>Fire ball.
The Duke's daughter is really talented. The others were surprised to see that she didn't need much chanting. Three fireballs were produced from Myra's hands. They landed on the four demonic rats. Immediately, a sound was heard,
Boom, boom, boom
The sound of a blast was heard. As soon as the smoke cleared, two rats were seen lying half-dead from the fire.
-->> O Great Mana Lord, I am Plant Attributor, please listen to my call and vanquish the dark, "Binding"
It took a while for the chanting to end. However, as soon as the chanting was over, a tree trunk rose from the ground below the four rats and trapped them. At this time, at the command of Chain, Duface and Zeab gave the final blow with their long swords. Both of them killed the rats with their swords. Meanwhile, Alex stood there in despair. He was looking at the rats with a dagger in his hand and was disappointed. He was angry to see his XP points being taken by others in front of him.
-->>I could have gone to level fifteen if I could have killed one of these four. (Alex said this slowly)
Snira just glanced at Alex. Alex saw Snira and realized that she was as annoyed as he was. There was no fun to be had standing back like this. The real fun was being had by those in front.
It only took a few minutes to kill four demonic beasts. That encouraged everyone in the whole team. Everyone was happily trying to find more demonic beasts but their luck was not that good. Since there were not many demonic beasts in the first zone, everyone had to move towards the second zone.
* * *
On the other hand, in another place in the first zone of the forest. Out of a team of fifteen, only two are killing all the demonic beasts with their lightning and ice attributes. They don't need anyone else's help. These two are Edward and Myra von Uexkull. The two brothers and sisters are killing demonic beasts as fast as they can. Their team leader can't figure out how to get everyone to work together. All the brothers and sisters have good relations with each other. But the leader feels like he has found himself trapped in the war between the two kingdoms.
The condition of the rest of the teams is not that good either. If Noble and Commoner are in the same team, there will definitely be a problem. But no team leader expected it to be so much of a problem. The responsibility of all team leaders is to teach everyone teamwork. But they are failing to do that. Overall, except for two groups, the condition of the rest was not that good. However, the teams were somehow hanging for the leaders of all the teams. However, it is not expected that they will be able to reach the next zones.
* * *
Mephas Academy,
Two guests from Fire Empire Academy have come to Mephas Academy. Their purpose is to observe this test. They have come to see if the test is being taken at all. In terms of power, they are equal to the Principal of Mephas Academy. So the rest of the teachers are trying to treat them very well. All the pressure is on the three teachers, leaving them and the Principal has disappeared since yesterday. They don't know where he went. But somehow they understand that he is in an important place in the test. So the responsibility of handling the two guests lies with Sir Azro, Madam Diara and Madam Helen. They are watching the tests of different teams on a huge screen. This huge screen is made of several precious stones, which can display images of any object. Each team leader has an image stone installed on his body. Which takes pictures of every movement and displays them on a big screen through a projection stone. Since the team leader is the lifeblood of every team, the Image Stone has been given to them.
-->>Duke Uexkul's two children, what are their names?
A guest asked Teacher Diara. Since he was a person who held a position equal to their principal, Teacher Diara began to answer very respectfully and well,
-->>Sir, Duke's son Edward von Uexkull and Duke's daughter Elin von Uexkull.
After hearing Teacher Diarra's answer, he thought and slowly started talking to another guest next to him, which none of the teachers behind him could hear. Two guests, one of whom was a young woman and the other an older man. Both were wearing academy clothes. Academy teachers are required to wear black clothes. Each teacher has their teacher title on their chest, which determines their rank. Teacher Azro looked at the two stars on his chest once and then at the old man's four stars. The teacher title is basically determined by stars. One star means that he is a new teacher. Then, slowly, promotions began. To become a principal, one must get at least five stars. That means he has to get promoted four times. Although the principal of Mephas Academy is a five-star person, the principal himself cannot disrespect these two four-star guests. Maybe this is what the Empire's power is called. Sir Azro's body trembled a little while thinking about this.
-->>These two will not need to take part in the next test. Two have passed the test.
The female guest suddenly spoke up. At her words, the old man nodded and said,
-->>Others are having problems because of these two. But we can't do this. If we give them a chance to pass like this, others will lose faith in the academy.
-->>But this way you can't see the performance of the entire team.
The woman said to the old woman. The responsibility of giving time to the two guests was originally on Sir Azro. But since he himself was a commoner, the other two teachers were also helping him here. They thought that the two guest teachers might disrespect Azro or do something else to him because he was a commoner, but with them, that might not happen. The old man looked at Azro and said,
-->>Teacher Azro, what do you think?
Azro couldn't understand the question after thinking about it for so long. His short question was,
-->>Sir?
-->>What can be done with these two.
The old man asked again.
-->>Sir, Teacher Diara can give a better answer than me.
The old woman's eyes went straight to Teacher Diarra as soon as she heard these words from Azro's mouth.
-->>Sir, the two Duke children don't really get along with each other. So they've been put on the same team so they can work with each other.
Hearing Teacher Diarra's question, the woman began to answer a little louder,
-->>But you can see what's happening? If anything happens to anyone on this team, the entire team will be eliminated.
Teacher Diara didn't dare to say anything. However, the old man made a proposal,
-->>Okay, since this is the situation, I'll give you a solution. If this team comes into contact with another team, then one of the two will go to that team.
The old woman's advice is not bad. However, since each team has its own principal, the teachers do not dare to change it. Even then, they have no choice. They have to give this news to the leader of the team that has two duke children. Sir Azro quickly wrote a letter and sent it by an eagle.
* * * *
It's night, today is the second day of survival. Everyone in the team chain is in their tents. Everyone is very tired today. Everyone has got the opportunity to use their energy today. A tired body needs sleep. When the energy from the core runs out, there are three ways to replenish that energy. First, by meditation. In which energy is stored in the core very quickly. Second, by absorbing the energy of various pills, medicines, and stones. And finally, through a peaceful sleep at night. Everyone has chosen the sleep option.
Even though everyone is asleep, Alex is the only one awake in his tent. He suddenly feels the urge to go outside and hunt demonic beasts. But he dismisses it from his mind, thinking he will lose his way. Alex is staring at the projection made by his ring. He has been waiting for this for quite some time. A text is floating in front of his screen,
Choose a job.
Night Mage Healer Assassin
Alex is deep in thought. His thoughts are like this,
"I've been waiting for this for a long time. According to my program, you could choose a job at level fifteen in the Nightmare game. In the game, a job basically means a job. Whether a character fights with a sword or with magic is determined by the job. If you choose the Knight job, you can fight with a sword like an Aura user, while if you choose the Mage job, you can use magic spells. Since I can use spells, I have no interest in being a Mage. I don't see the need to be a Healer either.
I am confused whether to choose Knight or Assassin. Knight job is best for those who like to give commands. It increases their defense, stamina and health. Which I don't like at all. Although I can use Aura energy if I choose it. Still I don't want to take it. I chose Assassin. Immediately, the screen said,
You chose Assassin.
This has been confirmed as your sub-job.
Current Job: 1) Host of Jiduri
: 2) Assassin (sub-job)
I wasn't surprised. It seemed natural to me now. All this time I had been thinking about increasing my agility. But now I don't have to worry so much. Because of my current job, both my strength and agility will double. I started looking at my status options.
Name : Alex (heart)
Job : Host of Jiduri
Assassin (sub-job)
Level: 15
Stat:
Strength : 26
Vitality : 14
Agility : 28
Stamens : 20
Intelligence: 33
Luck : 11
What I thought. My strength and agility have doubled. My stamina has also increased a lot. With these stats, I can kill one or two demonic rats with my dagger without wasting any energy.
-->>Congratulation Master. You have gained two new skills. "Assassin's Aura" has been added to your body. With this skill, you can scare living beings of lower levels than you. Living beings of lower levels than you will actually become paralyzed for one minute upon contact with the skill.
Ring paused for a moment, then began to speak again,
-->>The "Info" skill has been added to your body. The master will be able to see the information of all inanimate or living objects at his level through this skill.
Ring's explanation was very simple. A projection screen has been created in front of me, where the words of Ring are. Basically, Ring only reads the things written on the projection. He does not have the rest of the knowledge. However, I am very interested in hearing from Ring.
-->>Well, ring?
-->>Yes, Master!
-->>Are the skills I'm getting really from you?
My question is very interesting. I have been wondering for quite some time now whether all the rings are giving me anything. I cannot deny that dream from before. I have a connection with it. If that is true, then I had a wish, "Let my life be like a game." But I don't understand whether that person is making my life like a game or this ring. All the unknown mysteries are driving me crazy. So to clear things up a bit, I asked the ring. But this time I got the same answer as before.
-->>The Ring of Beelzebub works through your willpower. The better you understand the power of the Ring, the more powerful the Ring will be.
(Note: The correct pronunciation is "biljabab", other pronunciations can also be used. However, this is the one that will be used from now on.)
I feel like there are a lot of things that the ring is keeping from me. Even then, I can't force it to find the answer. So I'll just leave it at that. I need to get some sleep.
* * * * *
(Inside Alex's ring)
A girl lies on a white bed in a small black room. Although she looks human, the horn on the left side of her forehead proves that she is not human. Her eyes are yellow, looking like a crocodile or a chameleon. One of her legs is bound with a black chain. It looks like she is a prisoner in a prison.
The girl is lying on a white bed. There is a small projection screen above the room. At first glance, the girl looks at it. She sees a sleeping boy, who is her new master. The girl does not remember much about her past. She has forgotten everything except her former master and her own identity. She only remembers the last order given by her master.
"Jiduri, you must accept the one who holds this ring as your master. You must also help him reach his goal."
This was the last order of the girl's former master, the demon prince Beelzebub. Yes, the girl's name is Ziduri. Her master liked the name very much. She thinks about her master's words and feels sad.
-->>The master told me to help my new master. But what am I doing? I'm just reading some words written on paper to him. This wasn't supposed to happen.
Jiduri threw a piece of paper in his hand. It disappeared before it could touch the wall. He was very angry.
-->>Why is this ring working alone? My master never said it would happen. Even though the master sealed most of my memories, I am certain that I was supposed to be responsible for all of its powers.
Jiduri is the guardian of all the powers contained in the ring. However, for some reason, since the day his new master has worn this ring, Jiduri has no control over any of the functions of the ring. He is not even able to get out of the ring on his own. The ring is working automatically for his new master. Where Jiduri's responsibility was to give his master any power at any time, this ring was working on a new function that was unknown to Jiduri. However, after a while, he realized from his new master's words that the ring had created a new function that his master called the game.
-->>Maybe my master Beelzebub didn't tell me about this. But it proves that I won't be coming to the master's aid from now on.
Jiduri cried saying this. From the first day until today, he has been of no use to his master. He only reads to his master the words written on several pieces of paper that he has in his hand. For example, when Alex gains a new skill or level, a piece of paper with them written on it appears on Jiduri's bed. Jiduri only reads it to his master. He knows that this writing goes in front of his master in the form of a projection, but still he reads things to his master so that his master doesn't have to read it with difficulty.
Jiduri is afraid. If he does not help his master, his master may forget about him, Jiduri spends his entire moment in fear. He started thinking about his past. In his blurry memory, he only remembers the hand that his master Beelzebub extended. If his master had not extended his hand that day, he would have been killed by some masked villains named Hero today. Jiduri's body shook with anger as soon as he remembered the word Hero, although Jiduri cannot remember it, he still has hatred for this one word in his mind.
* * * * *
Day three is underway today. All the teams are doing very well. A few teams have reached the middle of the first zone of the Demonic Forest. The rest are also lagging behind. As ten teams started their journey from different places, none of them have met each other yet. Each team leader has a map. If you follow it, there is a possibility of meeting one or two teams in front of the border of the second zone. There is no rule in this test that two teams cannot work together. So all the team leaders are thinking of working together.
Team Leader Chain looked at the rest of his team. Their team's numbers were very small. Although this would help them in the era of powerful demonic beasts. But the problem was, would they be able to enter the third zone with such a small number? The third zone contained all the powerful demonic beasts. Also, the hybrids also lived in the third zone. There were several hybrids in the second zone as well. But Chain was not afraid of them.
The morale of the entire team was very high. Everyone was very confident and proud of their abilities, as they were able to kill the demonic beast in the first zone very easily.
-->>At first I thought the demonic beast was very scary. But now my throat is cut with a slash of a sword.
Duface said with a puffed up chest. Zeyab started saying with him,
-->>Maybe it seems easy because we are in the first zone.
-->>It still seems pretty easy. Since Alex can kill a demonic rat with just his dagger, the second zone is a piece of cake for us.
Doofus was referring to yesterday's event, where they fought ten demonic rats.
Yesterday,
Eba used her Plant Attribute Spell "Binding" to bind five rats to the tree trunk. Myra used her Fire Attribute Spell "Fire Ball" to kill three and seriously injure the rest. Doofus and Zeab went ahead and killed the rest of the rats with their swords. As always, Snira was behind and Alex was standing with a small dagger in his hand to protect her. Chain, Mio and Luba kept their eyes on the others. No one noticed that a demonic rat was attacking Snira from behind. Alex caught it just in time and grabbed Snira's hand and pulled it. The rat's sharp clawed paw missed by a hair's breadth. Snira suddenly pushed him, unable to keep his body weight in check. He landed directly on Alex's chest. Although Alex would have fallen down normally. But his training had made his body a little stronger. In Snira's eyes, Alex suddenly looked like a hero. Her face turned red with embarrassment.
After the rat's first attack, Alex moved the snare from above his chest and sent it back. Because the rat would not sit still for its next attack. Alex held the dagger tightly. He stared at the rat with open eyes. Alex's eyes were unblinking. He was looking for an opportunity. Just then, the rat came forward to attack Alex. The rat started running to attack Alex with its two big teeth and sharp claws on its front legs. Then Alex gave a slice in front with the small dagger in his hand. Immediately, the ferocious rat was cut into two pieces.
Snira is the proudest of the team because she is a Pran energy user. She does not express her pride because she is a noble. But if you see her, you will not think she is less than a princess. Many people like her because she is as beautiful as Myra. But she does not pay attention to that. Because Snira was waiting for a prince. Today Snira felt like she had found her prince. But on the other hand, she did not notice that Alex had taken a girl on his chest. She was excited because she had reached level fifteen.
To Be Continue ...
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