The clouds are like white marble sat across a blue satin. They formed perfect neat lines above as the wind is dragging them with the calming whispery hymn. Eventually, the grey shadows blanket began to cast to the beautiful view, robbing its calmness to turn it into eeriness.

We've been traveling across the continents for days, and according to Marina, we are near to the Sun Kingdom. Wherein her son was living. Her son might be a king vessel, just like me. Hindi n'ya rin sigurado kung na ro'n nga si Apollo dahil hindi naman do'n nagtatagal ang d'yos na iyon do'n. It only means that Artemis is the only one who loves breaking the rules among the gods.

Our group was divided into two; the first one was led by Athena, in which Savannah, Glifford, Freya, Dark, Alendis, and Sophia were the group. The second was us and was led by Artemis while Axel was left in the Cerulean Kingdom. He even said that he needs to get to his 'wife' that even Alendis and Artemis do not know. Naging pabor naman kay Alexis ang paggawa ng grupohan dahil unang-una ay ayaw niyang makasama ang nanay n'ya at pangalawa, marami ang naghahanap sa amin ngayon, and traveling with a big group might cause a riot.

Aside from watching the horizon, I have other entertainment, and it is to watch someone's beautiful eyes. I don't even care if the cloud grows cold, as long as I can see her cinnamon eyes.

"May crush ka talaga sa kaibigan ko 'no?" Emerald whispered; a kinky smile appeared across her face, making me laugh at her.

"You're stupid,"

Natatawang umuling-iling si Emerald kasabay ang pagturo n'ya sa gilid ko kung nasaan si Jackson, "He is, and not me," for a moment, I was able to talk to Emerald. She's a mighty demigod, but her problem is that she can't control her blessing. And a single mistake can cause bloodshed - that is what she said.

But because Alexis always has ways to help her. Dahan-dahan n'yang nakokontrol ang blessing n'ya and looking back what happened in the Dim Forest was actually her fault dahil ginugusto n'yang madaliin ang isang proseso na dapat ay dahan-dahan lamang. And the good thing about that mistake of hers was she was able to learn from it. She even that our presence also help her to be motivated for improvement, that she wanted to explore more about our world along with us.

My attention drifted away when Alexis's eyes quizzically look at Marina. After that, she exchanged glances towards Artemis. Pareparehas kaming nagging alerto dahil sa naging iba ang ihip ng hangin. Dust slowly filled above, blocking the view of the gods. The soft hymn of the wind earlier was slowly turning into a howling. Nag palitan kami ni Jackson nang tingin dahilan upang dahan-dahan namin na ilabas ang mga espada namin.

The surroundings turned dim for an instant, and as we blink our eyes, four figures with sickening aura stood in front, standing at the top of the trees while brooding at us. I gripped tighter at my sword, and those crimson hungry eyes were eyeing Marina, who was now looking down at her wrist.

Marina was biting her lip as she was silently embracing the pain of her wrist. Alyssa's pale golden eyes brooded at our uninvited guest with a nervous smirk across her face, "Tangina, sabihin mo nga wala silang dalang handa kung mamumulungan sila," Alyssa whispered to Marina.

The deafening silence screamed at us, and the horizon that was supposed to offered calmness become the key for our rising tension. Alexis's eyes laid upon me, sending me a signal to be alert.

"There is a king vessel in that group," A woman with charcoal hair stated. The other three looked at me as if they are looking down as I looked above them.

"He will not cause a single scratch to us. He doesn't even have servitour with him," The mightiest one said. Even without them stating their names, I am a hundred percent sure that he is Satan. With that posture, and that calm yet suffocating evilness lurking around him was already enough to confirm his name.

The thrilled one was about to speak when Alexis suddenly pushed Marina in the middle. The demons become alerted and attack our direction with a black wave, but Emerald's thick vines protected us, and it thickens and gets stronger as Jackson blew his flute.

Alyssa touches the vines, and her eyes sparkled along with the sudden snow of golden dust around us. As the speck of dust touches our eyes, our vision becomes broader and more precise. Ilang beses pa akong kumurap dahilan upang tumingin ako kay Alyssa, "My eyes are the only thing I can offer," she said.

My eyes suddenly become irritated, and an undeniable burning sensation began to fill my eyes. Nang dahan-dahan kong buksan ang mga mata ko ay may kakaiba sa mga ito, hindi lamang ito luminaw at lumawak. It was beyond that because it was a peculiar feeling that I could see through the thick vines and clearly see the four demons trying to destroy our defense.

"So, this is the blessed eyes. Interesting," Alexis mumbled.

Ilang beses kong binukas-sara ang aking palad dahil hindi ko talaga maiwasan ang mamangha sa kapangyarihan n'ya. I saw Alyssa looking at me and offered a thin smile, "I know that even without a servitour, you can lay a finger on those things," she said.

"Oh! Oh, use that one," Artemis languidly commanded. Alam ko ang tinutukoy n'ya dahilan upang pukulan ko siya nang masamang tingin.

Nagulat ako nang bigla akong hawakan ni Alexis sa kamay dahilan upang ilayo ko iyon sa kanya. May spark kasi, pota. Emerald giggled for a moment. After that, she suddenly nudges her elbow to my stomach.

"Use me," Alexis bluntly said, which made my left confuse, "I can help you use your full capability. We can drove them away," At kahit hindi ko s'ya masyadong naiintindihan ay tumango ako.

Marina was about to speak when Alexis suddenly prisoned her in the cubic projectile. Marina was struggling but was eventually covered by Artemis' thick ice, "What the fuck," Jackson mumbled while looking to Artemis.

"Don't worry. My Intelectix will protect her from the coldness," Alexis muttered; she brooded to Artemis and scoffed, "You can't touch them, right? Then, protect Marina with your ice at all cost,"

Nang malawasak ang pinakamataas na parte ng mga vines ay agad kaming lumabas do'n. Emerald and Jackson guarded the top while Alexis and I went in the direction of the four demons who suddenly seizes from launching their attacks.

The silence filled us for a moment until it was followed by a thunderous strike of black lightning, the stream of dust and ashes circulated in front and was slowly turning into a gigantic cyclone.

Alexis's cold fingertips suddenly touch my temple; numerous projectiles started to appear in front, along with the coursing sensation of overwhelming power. My veins were marked to the skin as I screamed silently to the overwhelming pain.

Nang mapuno ang mga downloading bar ay agad na nawala ang kakaibang init sa 'king katawan. Pinaningkitan ko ng aking mga mata ang apat na pigura sa aming harapan, kung kanina ay nakuha ko abilidad ni Alyssa kung saan nakikita namin ang paligid na tumatagos sa makakapal na ugat ng kapangyarihan ni Emerald, ngayon ay nakikita ko ang parte kung saan maaari ko silang atakihin.

"Vital points?" I asked. Alexis nodded and surrounded herself with swords made of light.

"You and Alendis are the only ones who can touch those demons because of your king vessel blood," Alexis stated, the swords circulated around her along with a beautiful smirk that appeared across her face, "But my blessing can simply copy your ability for a while,"

"Then, be my partner,"

"Is Glifford going to be okay with that?" She joked. Both of us smirked and faced our opponent, and this fight will indeed show if we can be the combination in this world.

"I'm ready, Garet," Pyre whispered inside my head, it will be my first time using my Secret Art with my new found flame, and I wanted it to be a success.

My marigold eyes slowly switch into teal blue, and from head to toe, a glass armor suddenly embraces my body. The flame of tranquility suddenly covered the thin lines of the armor along with the appearance of Hephaestus' crest printed at the back.

"Oh, you caught Belphegor's attention? That dumbass doesn't even want to join us," The thrilled one said.

"Shut the fuck up, Mammon," Belphegor languidly said.

"He has the same flame as you," The woman pointed to Satan.

Satan's crimson eyes become darker, and it was brooding at me. But I can tell that he was looking down on me, and I will gladly show him what a king vessel is.

"Alexis, follow my lead,"

"Why would I do that?"

"Because I can handle them all by myself,"

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