ONLINE: Blades of Eternity

"Oh? And what is that?" Morris asked with an interested look on his face. Right after he saw Kaelen signalling him to come closer which he did.

"You see that simple looking middle aged man right?" Kaelen eventually said right after Morris got close enough as he pointed at the middle aged man that has a blue mark above him only Kaelen can see.

"Yeah of cause, what happened to him?" Morris replied with a slight nod of confirmation.

"He is actually not a human but a mythical ferocious beast" Kaelen said in a more lower voice

"That is not possible" Right at this moment, Both Kaelen heard a voice behind them which prompted them to turn their backs vigilantly.

Who they saw is surprisenly Ethan in casual clothes as he walked up to them.

"What do you mean by its not possible?"

"What are you doing here Ethan, were you stalking me?" Both Kaelen and Morris said with a frown on their faces. But Ethan remained calm in their presence as he said.

"What I meant is mythical creatures can't be found in these parts of the world. If they were, then our principal would have gotten rid of it a long time ago"

"And as for you young master. Unfortunately yes, but I have to do that since it's my duty to protect you from unexpected harm, that's why they put me in the same Academy as your young master"

"Well if you are so sure of what you said, then why don't we have a bet?" Kaelen quickly asked with a small smirk on his face. As for Morris, after giving Ethan a deep stare for a few minutes, he slowly calmed down as he said.

"Well if so then I will have to speak with my dad concerning this"

"Ok Young master" Ethan said as he bowed before he faced Kaelen and said in an indifferent tone.

"Sorry but I don't bet"

"Come on now? Just a single bet wouldn't hurt. And we need to be quick about this, we are close to loosing him" Kaelen said in a convincing manner after he noticed that the middle aged man is increasing the distance between them.

But Ethan's expression didn't change as he said "Sorry but I wou–"

"Just accept the bet Ethan" Morris said in a fed up manner. When Ethan heard him, he quickly showed a wry smile on his face as he said.

"Ok, I agree"

"Good, now let's go before we loose him" Kaelen said in a happy tone before he zoomed off towards the direction the middle aged man is going.

"Hey wait up Kaelen!!"

"Hey you haven't stated what we are betting on!!"

Both Morris and Ethan exclaimed in surprise as they quickly chased after Kaelen.

"I will tell you the details of the bet when he reach someplace quiet and hidden" Kaelen answered while still on the move.

...

Located at in a forest at the southern end of the city, Kaelen, Ethan, and Morris could be seen moving with cautious precision, their footsteps barely making a sound on the forest floor. The dense canopy above cast long shadows, dappled with the soft light of the setting sun.

The air was cool and crisp, filled with the earthy scent of damp leaves and the occasional rustle of unseen creatures. They had been tracking the disguised Chimera Wraith for hours at this point, following the subtle signs it left behind—disturbed foliage, faint footprints, and the occasional glint of amber eyes peeking from the shadows.

"How much further are meant to follow it?" Morris suddenly asked in a whisper as he observed his surroundings with a worried look on his face.

"Not much further" Kaelen said with a serious look on his face as his eyes are fixed on the middle aged man in the distance.

"I hope you know what you are doing?" Ethan asked with a grim look on his face. But Kaelen didn't give him any response as he suddenly went further into the forest at the same direction the middle aged man went.

The forest grew denser as they progressed, the trees taller and the undergrowth thicker. It felt as if the very air was alive, charged with an unseen energy. As they neared the southern end of the city, the landscape changed subtly. The trees became more gnarled and twisted, their roots clawing at the ground like skeletal fingers.

A sense of foreboding settled over the group, and Kaelen couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched.

'Why am I having this feeling?' Kaelen thought in a confused manner as he suddenly paused and observed his surroundings. But he got nothing as his end result.

"There is a cave up ahead" Morris suddenly said in a very low whisper. But Kaelen heard him which made him to meet up Morris and Ethan who are now heading towards a bush to hide themselves.

Finally, they reached the edge of a small clearing. Through the thinning trees, they spotted the entrance to a cave, half-hidden by vines and thick moss. The disguised Chimera Wraith paused at the entrance, its eyes scanning the area before stepping inside. The trio halted, crouching low behind a cluster of bushes.

They exchanged quick glances, each understanding the gravity of the situation without needing to speak.

"What should we do now?" Morris suddenly asked in a very low voice.

"That's for Kaelen to decide, he is the one who brought up the idea of stalking this mythical creature" Ethan replied as he looked at Kaelen.

As for Kaelen himself, he was currently looking at a screen only him can see which is in front of his face.

**Power Quest Completed!!**

**Exp has been increased!**

**Attribute points increased!**

**Rewards: The store is now unlocked!**

**Coin Distribution: 1000 coins has been distributed to your inventory!**

'When I get back, I will probably find out what you are used for' Kaelen thought as he used his mind to remove the screen from his face.

"Kaelen, is there a problem?" Right at this moment, Kaelen heard a question from Morris who was looking at him strangely.

"No, and why are you looking at me like that?" Kaelen asked back with a confused look on his face.

"Oh sorry for that, I was just confused why you haven't said anything since" Morris quickly answered with an awkward smile on his face.

"Well what we will do now is to go back and report our discoveries to the people who can actually handle it" Kaelen said as he stands up and prepared himself to go back.

"Thank goodness, I thought you will be reckless and delusional enough to think we can actually face that thing" Ethan said as he breath a sigh of relief.

"Well unfortunately for you all, but you all will have to do that now" But right at that moment, the trio heard a deep voice right next to their ear.

"Sh*t, you two get down!! Fast!!" Ethan who was the first to react immediately exclaimed with a panicked look on his face. Hearing Ethan's exclamation, both Morris and Kaelen hurriedly went down to the forest floor.

Swoosh!!

Bam!! Bam!! Bam!!

As soon as they went down to the floor, they heard a whooshing sound right above their head before the saw a few tree in the distance falling down one after the other.

"Impressive reflexes" The voice came again as a creature suddenly appeared right in front of them. This creature's body is primarily leonine, with powerful, muscular limbs and a broad, sturdy chest. Its fur is thick and dark, resembling the deep shadows of a moonless night, while a mane of silver and midnight blue feathers cascades down its neck and back, shimmering with an ethereal glow.

These feathers rustle and shift as if moved by an invisible wind, adding to the creature's eerie aura.

The head of the creature is distinctly feline, with sharp, predatory features. Its eyes are perhaps its most striking feature—glowing orbs of molten gold that seem to pierce through the darkness, filled with an unsettling intelligence and malice. The eyes are slit-pupiled, giving it a constantly alert and dangerous appearance.

Its mouth is lined with rows of sharp, gleaming teeth, capable of rending flesh with ease.

Sprouting from its back are large, majestic wings, covered in iridescent feathers that shift colors from deep blues to purples and blacks. These wings are not just for show; they can unfurl with a sudden, powerful snap, allowing the Chimera Wraith to glide silently through the air. Its tail, long and serpentine, ends in a barbed tip, capable of delivering venomous strikes.

The scales on the tail shimmer with a dark, oily sheen, further emphasizing the creature's deadly nature.

The paws of the creature are massive, tipped with razor-sharp claws that glint like polished obsidian. These claws can easily tear through stone and metal, making the creature a formidable predator. The front paws, particularly, are larger and more powerful, hinting at the beast's capability to crush and maim its prey.

When Kaelen saw this creature, he involuntarily gulped in a mouthful of saliva as he thought.

'We are done for'