[Celestia Kingdom.]
[Some Hours Later.]
Kyle sat on the edge of the massive king-sized bed, his gaze fixed on the small figure nestled amongst the plush pillows. The little girl slept soundly, her breathing soft and even. The silence of the opulent chamber was broken only by the gentle rustling of the heavy velvet curtains.
"If I may..."
A voice echoed from the doorway, causing Kyle to turn his head. Gabriela stood just inside, her eyes drawn to the sleeping child before shifting to him.
"Why do you care for her more than the others?"
Kyle's gaze lingered on the girl for another moment before he finally turned fully towards Gabriela. He rose from the bed and walked towards a nearby plush couch, sinking into its depths with a sigh. He ran a hand through his crimson hair, his expression unreadable.
"She's just like me," he muttered, his voice low and thick with an unspoken weight.
Gabriela moved further into the room, her steps slow and deliberate as she observed both Kyle and the sleeping girl. A thoughtful frown creased her brow.
"Shouldn't we clean her up?" she asked softly, gesturing towards the child.
"Let her sleep for now..." Kyle replied, his voice firm yet gentle.
He stood up again, his eyes meeting Gabriela's. He walked towards her, stopping a foot away. His hand opened, and a vibrant green key materialized in his palm, glowing faintly in the dim light.
"Have this," he said, offering it to her. "You can leave this dimension with it."
Gabriela reached out and took the key, her fingers brushing against his. She had already witnessed Kyle's ability to summon the shimmering golden door, so the key's appearance held no surprise, just the colour.
"Ok... Where are you going?" she inquired, her eyes searching his.
"Just got some busy work to take care of... I'll be outside."
With those words, Kyle walked past her, his footsteps silent on the thick carpet, and disappeared through the door.
Gabriela looked down at the green key in her hand, its light fading. She then turned back to the sleeping girl, a sad smile touching her lips.
"And I thought, you are like me," she chuckled softly, the sound tinged with melancholy.
A vivid memory flashed behind her eyes:
A young girl kneeling on the blood-soaked ground, the lifeless bodies of a older man and woman lying before her, their faces pale and still. The image was fleeting but potent, leaving a shadow in its wake.
Gabriela shook her head slightly, as if to dispel the lingering darkness. She took a deep breath, the air catching in her throat before she exhaled slowly.
"I will have my revenge," she muttered, her voice low and resolute.
She walked to the bed and sat beside the sleeping child, gently caressing the girl's dark hair.
"I know you want revenge for your parents too," she added, her voice softening. "Don't worry, we're now in this together."
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Kyle stepped out from the grand archway of the castle, the heavy oak doors closing silently behind him. He turned around, his gaze sweeping over the imposing structure.
"A Lv2 castle," he muttered to himself, a hint of surprise in his voice. "Who would have thought the whole Castle would be furnished so quickly?"
He turned his attention to the two archers standing guard beside the massive gates, their figures silhouetted against the dark sky.
"Keep watch," he commanded, his voice carrying a quiet authority.
The twenty archers positioned along the castle walls nodded in unison, their movements precise.
"I wonder why I'm stationing guards when I'm in my own world," he mused, his eyes scanning the surrounding landscape. "Well... you've got to be on guard, always."
He walked away from the castle, his boots crunching softly on the gravel path, until he reached the center of the expansive land surrounding his newly formed kingdom.
The cool night wind brushed against his skin and ruffled his vibrant red hair as he gazed at the distant horizon, the stars beginning to pepper the inky sky.
"Now... both of you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, yet carrying an undeniable weight.
Whoosh!
Two translucent screens materialized in front of him, glowing with soft, ethereal light.
{BS: Yes Host.}
{MS: Yes Host.}
"BS, show me my profile," Kyle commanded, his eyes fixed on the first screen.
{BS: Ok Host.}
{Name: Kyle Blade.}
{Rank: 15.}
{Class: All Class.}
{Race: Human.}
{Strength: 225.}
{Agility: 225.}
{Defense: 225.}
{Endurance: 225.}
{Affinity Mastered: Fire.}
{Health point: 250.}
{Intellect/ Wisdom: 79.}
{Troops: 150: Archers: 100. Foot soldiers: 50.}
{Skill: [Heartwave], [Fire Lord].}
{Resistance: Poison: 5%. Magic: 30%. Death: 5%. Light: 5%. Fire: 50%. Water: 5%. Earth: 5%. Wind: 5%. Physical damage: 50%. Lightning: 5%.}
{Castle Level: Lv2.}
{Troops level: stage one.}
{Current Building: 1.}
{Kingdom power: 500.}
{General: 1.}
{Guardian Beast: [Lock].}
"Hmm... 50% boost to all attributes, that really came in handy," Kyle murmured, his eyes scanning the information. "I also gained some power in my Kingdom."
He sighed, a hint of weariness in the sound, and looked up at the full moon hanging high in the night sky.
"The Village will be a warning, for now..." he muttered, his gaze hardening. "I need to grow stronger, for my next target is Oakhavan." He paused, then added, addressing the two screens:
"Both of you... How can I increase my strength further?"
{Host wiped out an entire forest, if host can hunt some monsters, Host will easily rank up.}
Kyle nodded slowly, considering the information. He then turned his attention to the second screen.
"MS," he began.
"You mentioned something about a store, where is it?"
{MS Store.}
{MS: What does Host have in mind to purchase?}
"An enchanted coat," Kyle replied, his eyes scanning the options that appeared on the screen.
"At least It should increase my defense, and also conceal my scent."
{MS: Item located... High grade enchanted coat.}
A detailed image of a sleek, black coat appeared on the screen. Kyle tapped on it, and a list of its advantages unfolded.
{MS: Reduce Damage Taken by 30%. Increase wearer's speed. Reduce magic damage by 10%. Invincible; can't be damaged. Cost: 50,000 Ms coins.}
{MS: MS coins: 10,000.}
'It seems I can't get it right now...' Kyle thought, a slight frown creasing his brow. 'Well, that won't stop me... Uh?'
His eyes caught sight of a dagger displayed on the screen. Its design was striking, a blend of dark obsidian and polished silver. He tapped on the image.
{MS: High grade Moonlight dagger.}
{MS: Advantage: When in direct moonlight, it deals 300% damage to any target.}
"300% damage?!" Kyle exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise and excitement. "That is freaking insane!"
He quickly moved the screen to check the cost of the impressive weapon.
{MS: Moonlight dagger: 10,000 Ms coins.}
"This is a good dagger," Kyle mused, his fingers tracing the image on the screen.
"But I can only gain this advantage when in direct moonlight, which means it'll be a normal dagger during the daytime, or in any enclosed place without the moon... And what about the times when there isn't a moon in the sky? I get why it's 10,000 MS coins, considering the power, but at this current situation..."
Kyle glanced up at the full moon, its silvery light bathing the land and casting long shadows.
"It will be a valuable treasure in my hunt... Before daytime, I'll have enough Ms coins to get the coat..."
After a moment of contemplation, scrolling through the various items in the store, he nodded decisively.
"Everything here is freaking expensive... I can only go with this for now. MS, buy it."