From-DIDIDA Novels
“I did it.” Brian felt satisfied and relieved but also felt a little sad.
“Yeah, but the result is aswe have expected. That’s what happened to me when I tried to pursue the holy maiden before I finally gave up because it was impossible. They belong to their Goddess master.” Theo tapped Brian’s shoulder.
“However, that’s not the end of the struggle, right? We become heroes not only for us, but for our loved ones and everyone’s safety.” Raphael slapped Brian on the back.
“Yeah, I expected it, but Elysia is really kind. She gave me passion in life. She still remembers that I want to be someone great in the future and make my family realize that I am precious. I am the Pyro Guardian Elemental Knight. By the power she bestowed upon me, I shall eliminate the evil that threatens the safety of this world to help their cause.” Brian clenched his fists as he looked up at the sky.
“It’s not just you, but us. Hey, you’re not some insignificant bit of fringe noble descent now. You’re a hero, and have friends with two famous princes.” Raphael laughed lightly to cheer Brian up a bit.
What just happened was Brian confessing his feelings to Elysia in front of her sister and master. Still, his response was what anyone could expect. Elysia was grateful for Brian’s feelings, but she couldn’t answer. In return, she gave some kind and brilliant advice to Brian.
“…” Brian was silent for a moment. He knew he could never reach her, but she always had a place in his heart. Maybe he was not the only one who did it, but he was the hero. At least, he had said what he wanted to say.
p、A,nd A-n、o、ve,1 *Boom!*
A powerful explosion occurred again in the distance, reducing the rocky mountain to dust.
“What in the world? So it’s a high-level battle between someone from the divine group and the leader who ambushed Elysia from underground?” Raphael gasped in surprise as he stared off into the distance.
At the same time, guards and knights came to the suburbs with the mayor. The hurricane fire pillar alerted all the townspeople, but fortunately, its location was outside the residential area. So, no casualties there, but it still created a bit of panic.
“Oh, dear heroes! Thank goodness you’re still here. What just happened? What was with the explosion that obliterated that mountain, and what was with that giant hole there?” The mayor approached with dismay and relief.
“You came just in time. A group of demonic creatures just destroyed the hidden ruins under this town. They dug up the ancient tombs and stole the past hero’s remains. Now, you-” Theo didn’t finish speaking, but a small earthquake occurred, and the land arrived suddenly collapsed.
*Rumble*
“Wacth out! Come driving the winds that churn!” Raphael cast large-scale wind magic to lessen the impact of everyone’s fall.
Everyone fell into the underground ruins. Several scary demonic creatures could be seen frozen here and there.
Those monsters survived the three elemental combination attacks. Still, they could not escape the extreme flood and freezing-cold ice storm.
“Well, looks like we have a few things we need to settle first, boss.” David rubbed his head as he realized their combination attacks weren’t strong enough to wipe out all the demonic creatures in one hit.
“Since you guys have come here, this should be easy. Let’s clean up this mess to restore peace and safety to your town, major.” Brian put his hands on his waist.
It would be quite a task to deal with the monsters on the ice in this ruin. In fact, he wanted to help or at least witness that high-level battle.
*boom*
A fierce clash once again broke out in the distance. Doll One didn’t give any openings for her opponent to run away or have the upper hand.
“I thought I caught the big prey off guard, but I was really unlucky. Dimension manipulation… You are Number Three, right? Or, you are Number Two and Three combined?” Ruvoid Avatar restored her injury instantly.
She tried to think of a solution to get out of her current predicament, but reinforcements wouldn’t be able to arrive in time before she was killed so hard and would die to death.
“…” Doll One remained silent and performed another dimension manipulation. She should subdue her opponent by weakening the opponent and then launching the final attack.
And most importantly, she would impress her master by showing how good she was in battle, just like what her master asked for.
“Keep quiet, huh… Then, don’t blame me to eliminate and absorb you into my power. The defect has no place for the almighty’s interests!” The Ruvoid Avatar put her hands together, preparing for a finishing move that would put the outcome of this clash on the line.
“Give it all? I’ve been waiting for this.” Doll One’s gaze became a fiery purple. She lifted her face veil and looked directly into her enemy’s eyes. “Activate, disrupt!”
“Ghak!” Ruvoid Avatar felt her core crack, and her elemental manipulation collapsed instantly. She covered her mouth as she spat out a mouthful of black blood.
“What did you do to me, Number Three!?” The Ruvoid Avatar fell to the ground, losing strength. She had no idea about what had happened. All was well, and their battle had been fierce for some time, but she could see her dead end now.
“You talk too much, lowly copycat.” Doll One flew down. She didn’t need to launch her powerful ultimate attack. All she had to do was activate the formation trap that she had installed on her opponent secretly.
“Copycat? And you have a form similar to mine.” The Ruvoid Avatar snorted disdainfully.
“I have my master’s permission, but you are an evil illegal clone. We are not alike.” Doll One shook her head slightly.
She had restrained herself enough not to kill her opponent so fast to create an epic battle for her masters to witness. However, now this fight should be over because her almighty master might get bored.
“Be my strength, for my almighty master’s cause.” Doll One extended her hand to her opponent’s head.
“Number One and the rest will avenge my death. The almighty lord will not spare you after defecting to the enemy’s side!” Ruvoid Avatar grinned.
“The weak should fear the strong.” Doll One made a grasping motion.
“!!!” Ruvoid Avatar’s expression twisted, and her entire being crushed, reduced to tiny purplish black particles.
The cracked avatar core floated mid-air, but it soon shattered into particles. Doll One absorbed all the dark particles into her body.
“…” Doll One could sense her battle power spiked up, but she soon received a pang in her core.
“You are too hasty to absorb it. How do you feel now?” Lifa appeared out of thin air and assisted Doll One in stabilizing the turmoil energy.
“…” Elysia and the girls emerged nearby, witnessing the immense destruction from the clash between two Ruvoid Avatars.
“I feel perfect now. Master Tifa, why does that Ruvoid Avatar seem to recognize me and talk so much nonsense?” Doll One asked because she thought she should know about it.
“You were once one of them. You were bad, but your’re now good. They were once your comrades, and their master’s goal was to destroy the world and absorb all life in it. However, you are now a part of us. How do you feel after eliminating her?” Lifa stated the truth casually.
“Is that so? If so, I have been liberated and saved. I didn’t feel anything after killing her and absorbing her power. But, what’s this kind of feeling?” Doll One lowered her face veil and looked down at her hands.
“It’s excitement. You feel excited after defeating a fairly strong opponent because you have a reason and a purpose. You will probably understand it more when you manage to cultivate an emotion and spirit of your own. Until that happens, I can’t give you a name yet. For now, you already have your own impressive judgment.” Elysia came closer and gave a subtle compliment.
“This servant understand.” Doll One clasped her fist and nodded in understanding.
“If I were to ask you what it was you wanted, what would your answer be, Doll One?” Elysia tried to do a small test.
“I can not wish for something to happen, but if master wants it, then that is what is best for me. My only wish is to stand by your side to carry out your orders.” Doll One answered without delay.
“Was it because you wanted it or because it was your duty?” Elysia drew closer and stood right in front of Doll One.
“That is my duty and my wish. I couldn’t ask for more.” Doll One grasped her hand and straightened her back.
“I that so? Would you be happy if I made you an artifact that you can use as your home? That way, you’ll always be around me.” Elysia raised her hand.
“This servant is very grateful for your consideration, master.” Upon closer look, Doll One noticed she was a little taller than her master, so she bowed slightly.
“Good.” Elysia worked up the courage to give Doll One a head pat. This might be her first physical contact with Doll One.
“…” Doll One closed her eyes and received another kind of reward. It was tough to describe, but it gave a twirling-like feeling to her heart. She didn’t truly understand, but it was nice to complete her mission flawlessly and receive acknowledgment from her master. Her supreme master gently touched her head!
“Alright, I’ll be happy if you don’t always absorb the energy around you. Are you still unable to control your power well?” Elysia retracted her hand, feeling her magic drained just because she touched Doll One.
“This servant is unworthy. I need to practice more to control my phisique’s passives.” Doll One apologized earnestly. It was beyond her control.
“If it’s like this, I can’t give you head pats after you’ve done something good then.” Elysia smiled faintly and shrugged her shoulders.
“No. If you will allow it, I will practice in meditation in the most sacred place to better control my passive skills, master.” Doll One immediately asked for a chance.
“Then you can enter this new artifact bracelet. I made this especially for your place to stay, your home. Please meditate there until I call you again.” Elysia stretched out her hand and pointed at her purplish-black bracelet artifact.
Doll One put her hand to her upper chest, bowed respectfully, and entered that bracelet artifact immediately. There, she discovered a realm the size of a room with a sacred feel, exquisite carvings, and simple but elegant decorations.
Apart from the unset meditation area, everything was neatly arranged for comfort. It was the place her master designed for her. She immediately went to the meditation place to fulfill her master’s wish.
She didn’t realize it was her first desire. The head pat power could touch the almost emotionless doll’s heartstrings. The first step for awakening the desired original spirit.