Athanor Online: Monarch of War

Valley

The green chain of leaves in the wind is so cold. Make a feeling of calm and physical beauty in a different perspective. Zephys lay in the short grass, enjoying the wind that blows softly, pounding his hair a little longer. He closed his eyes to feel this exciting sensation.

Black crow, or call him Jackdaw, chirping and playing with his wings, Zephys opened his eyes a little, the light of the sun pierced his eyes even though it felt so warm. Staring at Jackdaw, Zephys smiled slightly, remembering that Jackdaw was an extraction from the pure soul of the greatest swordsman, Errol.

While his eyes were spoiled by what he saw. However, his hearing detected something opposite. The clash of steel as well as the small explosion of a magic was so pronounced. Without even looking at it, Zephys knew it was a fight, at least on a small scale.

Zephys raised his right hand quite lazily. “Weapon Expansion.” Lirih.

Simultaneously, five golden portals opened. Without turning his head and with his eyes closed, the five spears shot out quickly, piercing through the unfortunate bodies of several monsters in front of him. Micah, who was fighting to make him stronger, fell silent when the five spears came back to help him. He quickly finished it.

It took some time for the Zephys to gather the intention to stand up. With a deep breath, he awoke from his deep bed. Slightly relaxing his muscles, Zephys saw the figure of a pale-skinned man bent to his knees in front of him. Zephys simply smiled, gently patting his head.

“Good work.”

Hearing that did not make Micah happy, Zephys explained. Micah bit his tongue, symbolizing a sense of unease, or perhaps he had let his master down. Several times he had difficulty facing these various monsters in the forest. Even forcing the master to help him, there was nothing more painful than this, a sense of incompetence.

Zephys who understood Micah's feelings only smiled and said a little. “That spirit, don't you let it go out.” Sluggishly.

Zephys patted Micah's head gently again, looking at the digital blue panel seen in front of her eyes.

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Micahs

Level 14

Class: Necromancer

Skill: Undead Harvest, Fire Elemental, Dark Elemental

Ultimate Skill: Abomination

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Zephys gave a small smile, seeing Micah level up in such a fast period of time, it was inevitable how Zephys forced him to continue and continue fighting. Against various mob monsters with a higher level than him, this was all for the sake of raising Micah's level. Because when Micah is already at a high level, the Zephys will get stronger.

Meanwhile.

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Name: Zephys (Half Demon)

Level 15

Class : Shadow Reaper, ??, Unique Alchemist (Side Class)

Fraction : -

Fame: 1,334,000 (300)

Str: 622 Dex: 1243 Vit: 109 Int: 200

Luc: 30

Skills: Assassin Movement (Passive), Sense (Passive), Snipe (Passive), Ambush (Passive), Demon or Human? (Passive), Conceal (2-3), Unique Alchemy (2-2), Assassinate, Ghost Dive, Vital Strike, Armor Breaker, Wave Slash, Night Vision, Sharp Edge, Rapid Slash, Demon Hand's Authority, Dive, Demonic Ascension, Demonic Aura, Shadow Body, Living Shadow, Death Sentence.

Skill Series: Acrobatic Art Series (Progress: 43.8%).

Talent: Ki (Progress: 9.4%)

Talent Skill: Simple Domain

Status Point: 15

Pet: Jackdaw

Title: Talented Assassin, Acrobatic Art, The First Master, Goblin Hunter, Ultimate Assassin, Wolf Hunter, Wacth Out, Rogue Assassin, Killing Machine, Dagger Professor, The Tainted, Darkin Master, You good but I'm Better, Killing of the Killer God, The Arc Demon, Ki User, Expert Player, Hero Return.

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Every time he saw the status of his character, Zephys kept smiling wryly. The value of the status is very unnatural, making all players would not expect that Zephys is only just level 15. The status value that was so monster he got from various honest titles on average was very rare.

Call it Darkin Master, The Demon Arc, Killing of The Killer God, and many more. The combination of various rare titles makes a foundation of such high value. Although he had to start from scratch, but with a high status foundation made it an advantage.

But he's still waiting where the evolution level of Micah is. Honestly, he was a little disappointed with Micah because Class was still a Necromancer, not Soul Raiser which was an advanced level. Soul Raiser, not the last. According to Zephys memories in Online Antharis, Shadow Lord was the highest level of the Necromancer Class. And Zephys wants Micah to reach that stage.

Zephys sighed. There is no need to think that far, but slowly it will be achieved. Zephys draws dark energy on Micah's body, forcing him to remove his essence and return to Zephys' body.

“Rest...” Wiry

Jackdaw leaned against Zephys' shoulder, chirping a little to show him a sense of pleasure. Zephys smiled slightly, hearing a crow's kicaun, which was honestly a bit creepy. In the middle of it, Rodant broke up.

“Still the same as before, looking for Nakroth's remaining heirlooms.”

Rodant was silent for a long time. Indeed, the Zephys' initial goal was indeed to collect Nakroth's heirlooms. Resurrect, and revive. That's what the goal is.

A total of 5 Nakroth heirlooms were scattered, he did not know where they were. But he has 2 of them, namely the black pendant and Rodant itself. Zephys was convinced of that, but otherwise. Rodant doubted this.

“Besides me, you have anything else?”

“This locket.” He said while showing the pendant that is related to his neck.

The pendant contained a pitch-black stone. Zephys guessed that this stone was a fragment of the Andura Stone. Which was a stone with magical energy that was unimaginable before. But that's just his estimate. It is not impossible that his guess was wrong.

However, if he is right then it slightly explains where Nakroth's stronghold is. Looking from this characteristic is the Dark Andura Stone, a stone that is the source of power from the Dark Lord. Zephys was very broad-minded, and quite understanding of the power that was still buried in Athanor's land. Remember the Online Antharis he once played.

Until now the information about Nakroth was minimal, he needed a source. Information is the most important thing, the value of it is more than gold. And Rodant is a sure source, but he won't even open his mouth.

“I have a hunch, if this stone is Dark Andura Stone.” Zephys said seriously, but the answer he got was impressive. “Pftt. Hahahaha!.” Laughter Rodant hard.

Zephys reacted flatly, with a face that seemed to question what was funny about her words. Zephys did not want to be so noisy, that he waited for Rodant to finish his laughter, which was honestly very upsetting.

“That stone is not Andura Stone, but rather a stone that contains a very solid magic curse.”

“Ha?.”

“Formerly, after Volkath was successfully subverted. His lover, avenging Tell Annas, with great magic he almost burned Terra.”

Even though Rodant still hasn't finished his talk. However, Zephys got a very expensive piece of information. Very familiar names, Volkath and Tell Annas. Both are leaders of different factions. It is one of several characters from Antharis Online, which is certainly very influential.

Volkath managed to subdue Archon some time, but when he wanted to invade Terra. Instead he was killed, an arrow filled with the full power of the Yggdrasil tree slammed right in Volkath's heart, instantly killing him.

Indeed at that time, Nocturne's army won the number. And indeed at that time, things were already on Nocturne's side. But still, Volkath is more than just a leader. He is the symbol and main force of Nocturne. His fall in the war, made the Nocturne troops lose the morale of fighting. And in the end, Nocturne's army was pushed back.

‘His love, eh?’ Inner Zephys.

“But fortunately Nakroth is in the Terra region, and along with Tell Annas. They managed to muffle the magic into two mediums. The first is the pendant, and the second is the magic lantern.”

“Heh, interesting."

With this, Zephys was convinced that the relationship between Nakroth and Terra was quite close. This is important information, because honestly Nakroth himself is still gray. He doesn't know where he's siding. Norman sided with Science, Terra sided with Nature, Archon sided with light, and Nocturne sided with darkness. At least this is an explanation window.

If Rodant's words are true. Nakroth has a good relationship with Terra. He smiled a little.

“By the way, I still remember a long time ago during the great war. Where you died silly back then.”

Zephys was surprised when he heard that, did Rodant already know his identity while in Antharis Online?, It seems true. And strangely, he knew the events of the war. That means, both Rodant and Nakroth are in the fight. Zephys chuckled small.

‘Rodant stupid or how?. With that said, it indirectly gave me important information. Well, it's an advantage for me.’

Because honestly, Antharis Online never mentioned about Nakroth or Darkin. Therefore, the information from both is very limited, in contrast to the various leaders of the faction which is clearly described by the demand, in Online Antharis.

“At that time, I just wanted to help the Archon troops trapped in Shadow Valley.”

“Ha?, you were just eaten by a stupid trap by Mothra. No one dared to set foot in Shadow Valley, not even those of god-class.”

In its history, Shadow Valley was a valley of fallen messengers of light. He died along with the Norman hero, Arduin. Not only that, about half the combined forces between Archon and Norman, fell in the valley.

Shadow Valley, is one of the witnesses of monks where the place is most avoided. This valley is not at all illuminated by sunlight or even rain. Shadow Valley is located in Nocturne. However, no demon or creature would set foot there. Even for Dark Lord or Demon Lord.

“Shadow Valley, huh?”

“That place is still the same as where you were killed. Don't step foot in there again, even if you're an Immortal Creature.”

Zephys only paused for a moment, still thinking about that event which was the end of Online Antharis. Zephys still remembers, where the final stage of the game was. The combined forces between Archon and Norman, one of the two Norman heroes, and himself, the messenger of light and the container of Bright, were slaughtered by one man alone.

Zephys still remembers where the army and the Arduin were killed. The Shadow Valley is the tomb of most of its soldiers, as well as the tomb of Zephys itself. He and his army are defeated by a demon, not Volkath or Maloch's cruel class. Except for an ordinary demon, but his bloodlust was so overwhelming.

Zephys could imagine, he was a manifestation of horror as well as cruelty. Not knowing friends or opponents, slaughtering all living things in front of him, strong or weak. As long as he lives then it is worthy to be his target.

“You know who he is?.”

Zephys asked the question, even without the context of what Zephys gave Rodant. But Rodant understood what question Zephys was asking. He sighed softly, along with a trembling tone.

“Omen.”

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Trivia: Omen The World Ender