Mystery of Otherworldly Waves: Blood Moon [Volume 1] [END]

Chapter 5: It Has Begun!

...Chapter 5: It Has Begun!...

...[.Has Begun!]...

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Previously, an ominous blood moon appeared, gradually encroaching on the full moon like a spreading vines, until it completely replaced it. The world plunged into unrelenting darkness, casting a terrifying shadow over everything.

With determination, Satoruu, accompanied by Yuka and Shelina, led and ventured towards the city park, their desired destination.

However, their path was blocked by a swarm of goblins. Realizing the potential danger to Yuka and Shelina, Satoruu bravely stepped forward to face the goblins, ensuring their safety.

"Go! I'll hold them!" Satoruu firmly grasped his sword in his left hand, ready for the upcoming battle.

Yuka clung tightly to Shelina, worry etched on her face. "But are you going to be okay?"

Satoruu, preparing for battle, convinced them. "Don't worry! Just focus on protecting Lina!"

At that crucial moment, Satoruu steeled himself and continued forward, engaging the goblins in a fierce fight, creating a diversion to give Yuka and Shelina enough time to continue unhindered.

"Now or never!!" Satoruu stated with strong determination.

With his left hand, he quickly moved to eliminate the goblins that were blocking his path. Each swing of his sword was accompanied by a blood red splash of goblins.

His determination to become a savior had emerged, and his combat prowess had reached a newfound maturity.

He no longer hesitated to kill this monstrous creature to protect the innocent. Despite the overwhelming darkness emanating from the horde of monsters, he stood tall, unafraid of their menacing presence.

However, his toughness is tested when a giant minotaur suddenly lunges at him, wielding a menacing axe. Luck was in his favor as he managed to dodge a minotaur attack, despite sustaining an injury as he slipped in his avoidance.

At that critical moment, a figure shrouded in darkness appears—a "cold man" known as the "Knight of Darkness", Kurayami Saishira. With his dark magic power, he deflected the minotaur axe.

"Need help?" Saishira offered coldly, her expression emotionless.

Satoruu got up, offering a faint smile. "Pake nanya's. I don't have magic, you know that."

Side by side, Satoruu advances with Saishira, an incredible synergy tying them as if destined to defeat the minotaur. Saishira brandished her sword impregnated with darkness in her right hand, using an inverted grip.

Satoruu, on the other hand, swung his sword with his left hand, left-handed, aiming it at the minotaur. They stood ready for battle, unshakable and resolute.

Their attacks started with perfect harmony. Saishira strikes first, giving a loud slash towards the minotaur, only to be met with an axe fending off the minotaur.

However, the slash served as a diversion, allowing Satoruu to exploit the opening and land the attack right on the minotaur's back, causing a minor injury.

Undeterred, the minotaur launches another attack on Satoruu, prompting him to dodge the attack with nimble reflexes. Nevertheless, the blow from the minotaur axe left a small wound on Satoruu's left cheek.

Satoruu touched his injured cheek, examining the wound. "Lumayan, for a Great Axed Minotaur."

Saishira quickly dealt another slashing blow to the minotaur. This time, the attack bore fruit, inflicting noticeable injuries on the minotaur.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Saishira conjures up the basis of her dark magic. "Use that."

With Saishira's dark magic forming a foothold, Satoruu pushed himself into the air, leaping over the minotaur. At the height of the fight, Satoruu thrust his sword into the minotaur's skull, piercing his brain.

However, Saishira inevitably realized something strange. As Satoruu leaped onto that foothold, his sword briefly emitted a purplish-black aura before piercing the minotaur.

"What kind of aura is that?" Saishira pondered, her astonishment tinged with curiosity for that aura.

"Come, Shira, we must catch up with the others," Satoruu's orders, the urgency tying up his voice.

Reluctantly, Saishira turned her gaze away from the dazzling purplish black aura emanating from Satoruu's sword. These Death Waves had unleashed hordes of monsters mercilessly, leaving behind traces of innocent lives extinguished afterwards.

Finally arriving at the city park, they saw a chaotic scene. Amid fierce battles and an ominous blood moon backdrop, their comrades—Viona, Rayvin, Ryan, Yuka, and even Shelina— valiantly fight off monster attacks.

Satoruu and Saishira join forces, their determination unshakable, despite a seemingly endless swarm of creatures.

However, amidst the slaughter of the undead race troops, the skeleton, Satoruu's attention was fixed on a mysterious figure in the distance. The woman fought with a scythe infused with the aura of dark magic, easily defeating the monsters. Enveloped by the night, his face remained elusive, leaving only a silhouetted shadow in Satoruu's view.

Saishira approached him, asking what Satoruu was looking at to the point of astonishment.

"What's he doing? In this case, he even looks striking, "Saishira's mind seems to know who is a woman who fights monsters using her big scythe.

However, their conversation was suddenly interrupted when the Great Zombie appeared, its enormous hands descending upon them. Reacting quickly, they managed to dodge the deadly attack, aided by Shelina, who unleashed her fire magic precisely.

A 12-year-old girl, Kaida Shelina, is no longer afraid of monsters, and her trauma has disappeared. He managed to defeat his own fear, turning it into a power to master his fire magic.

With a burning determination in his eyes, Satoruu seeks to put an end to the threatening zombies. However, his plan quickly unravels as he finds himself carried away by a dragon, his powerful grip rendering him helpless.

"Great, now how do I get down from here?" kelakar Satoruu, his humor persists even when facing imminent danger.

They soared high above the royal land until the dragon descended upon a dilapidated building, long abandoned and forgotten. It revealed itself as the arena of the ancient gladiator, its crumbling majesty evoking a sense of awe and confusion within Satoruu.

"Gradiator arena? You mean we're gonna fight here?" Satoruu's voice contained a mixture of confusion and curiosity, directed towards the dragon.

Without hesitation, the dragon released Satoruu, dropping him into the dusty arena ground. The dragon turned to face him, its eyes filled with a strong readiness to engage in battle.

Satoruu stood up, his gaze locked on the formidable dragon. Confession flickered in his mind, memories of dreams resurfacing. In the dream, he caught a glimpse of a dragon with a very similar appearance to the one before him.

A smile rang at the corner of Satoruu's lips as he took a challenging position. "That's right, you're the 'dream dragon' I've seen in my dreams. You got what you wanted."

"Bring it on!!" Satoruu declares the fight, his determination unshakable as he accepts the challenge that lies ahead, pitting his skills against the formidable creature before him.

As Satoruu is swept away by the dragon, Yuka's heart is filled with worry, making her feel helpless and unable to intervene. Shelina, too, found herself unable to move, their same sense of helplessness swept over them like the Death Waves currently engulfing this world.

Deep sadness envelops Yuka and Shelina as they grapple with the burden of failure they feel to protect their loved ones, once again.

Amidst their despair, Saishira approaches Yuka, offering her comfort and understanding. "stand. Remember, this world is not ours. His cruelty is beyond anything we know."

His words echoed within Yuka, awakening a glimmer of determination in her tired soul. "We were brought here for a reason. We must overcome this and prove our worth to Satoruu. We'll find him in time."

Saishira stood up, closed her eyes and sighed, she cast her spell while closing her eyes.

..."Darkness always covers half of the world, shadows always exist in bright places."...

...Indonesia: indone:...

...("Darkness always covers half the world, shadows are always in the light.")...

..."The Knight of Darkness is here."...

When he reopened it, waves of dark aura emanated from his sword, while his sharp red eyes shone with intensity, his pupils turning into vertical slits.

A newfound determination burns in Saishira's eyes, her transformation signifying readiness to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Empowered by Saishira's words and fueled by her own memories of loss and tragedy, Yuka rose to her feet. The burden of his past, where his parents met a tragic end, filled his mind.

"Saishira is right," inner Yuka admitted it. "This world is completely different from our world. But rather than being overpowered by fear, doubt, and sadness .. I have to find strength in myself."

The current state of refocus, the shadow of Satoruu was taken away by the dragon engraved in Yuka's mind. He is now thrust into a dangerous gladiatorial fight, fighting his opponent head-on.

His hand gripped the sword he was carrying tightly, a glint of determination shining in his eyes. As if responding to his determination, a soft light emanated from his hand, flowing through the length of his sword.

In a few moments, a beam of light enveloped Yuka's entire body, throwing her into a brilliant light that seemed to be emanating from within her.

In this transformative moment, Yuka became a beacon of endurance, her inner strength shining brightly as a proof of her unshakable spirit.

He is ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead, driven by a newfound determination to protect those he cares about and to prove his worth in this alien world.

Within the confines of the arena, battles raged. Viona, holding her two-sided axe with a strong determination, clashed against the formidable Switched Minotaur. However, it was clear that this opponent was not an easy opponent. The minotaur's relentless attacks push Viona to the limits of her abilities.

Amidst the tussle, an unexpected arrow found its target, piercing through the side of Viona's body. The searing pain disrupted his focus, leaving him vulnerable and further exposed to the Switched Minotaur attack.

"It won't be that fast!" Ryan's voice rumbled, his quick intervention stopping the Switched Minotaur's attack and saving Viona from imminent danger.

Aware of the dire situation, Ryan issues an order to Viona, urging her to escape the clutches of the Swordered Minotaur.

He decided to face the ferocious enemy himself, showing his unyielding determination as a Royal Knight.

Following Ryan's direction, Viona quickly complied, dashing away from the looming threat of the Sworded Minotaur. He shifted his focus to the Goblin Archer who had injured him just a moment ago.

Fueled by a mixture of determination and fury, he deflected a barrage of arrows with his axe, instilling terror in the hearts of the Goblin Archer. Goblin Archer realizes her great mistake in targeting the wrong individual, her confidence is now shattered in the face of the relentless retaliation from Viona.

As the chaos ensued, Shelina remained motionless, caught in a state of inaction that left her vulnerable to the impending threat of the Sworded Skeleton. His blade was ready to attack, ready to rip his body apart if he failed to react.

In a moment of despair, Rayvin uses his water magic, using it with precision and power. With a wave of water, he crushed the skeleton, separating its bones from its lifeless form.

"Shelina, listen to me. Don't you want to save Satoruu?" Rayvin's voice was filled with urgency, as he tried to wake her up from her paralyzed state.

"If you want to save her, why not get up and fight monsters instead of bowing your head?" Rayvin gently clasped Shelina's shoulders, his words tinged with empathy and determination.

Rayvin's question penetrated Shelina's consciousness, causing her mind to drift back into a painful memory, 1 year earlier. In that heartbreaking past, his parents had fallen victim to dragons from the same Death Wave. Shelina felt extremely helpless, unable to prevent their tragic death.

Now, faced with the possibility of losing another person she deeply cares for, Satoruu, she wrestles with her own sense of helplessness and sadness. In his heart, he thought of her as an elder brother figure.

Suddenly, Shelina felt a wave of warmth gushing through her hands, as if there was a fire blazing within her. It was his fire magic, awakened within him in response to his grief.

A fiery red aura enveloped him, symbolizing his new relationship with fire and his determination to overcome his grief. At that moment, Shelina found the strength to get up, her burning determination rekindled.

United by their opposing elements, fire and water, Shelina and Rayvin stand side by side, ready to face the challenges ahead. They embody a harmonious synergy of elemental magic, each complementing each other, as they wander together to save their precious comrade, Satoruu.

Amid the relentless fighting against the hordes of monsters, they advanced steadily, racing towards the eastern side where Satoruu was taken away by the dragons, deep into the heart of the gladiatorial arena.

Meanwhile, within the confines of the gladiator arena, Satoruu finds himself locked in a relentless fight against an extremely powerful dragon, armed only with his sword and lacking any magic abilities. Each clash of steel with the scales sent echoes of frustration and despair pouring through him.

Despite his valiant efforts, the dragon's strength far surpassed his own, making his attacks futile on the walls of the towering gladiator arena.

"DON'T!!" Satoruu roared desperately, he smashed into the unforgiving arena ground with his hand.

The burden of failure and anger threatened to finish him off.

"If this continues, how can I save them?! How can I defeat a dragon that even has its own great magic while I don't?!" Satoruu's voice echoed with a tone of despair.

A deep sense of regret swept over Satoruu as he grappled with his perceived flaws. The absence of magic, his inability to protect his loved ones, and his struggle against the overwhelming power of the dragon all aggravated him.

The flickering flame of hope that he kept within him seemed to be shrinking, fading into a speck of dust that might soon be extinguished.

However, despite the severity of the failure and the fatigue that threatened to overtake him, Satoruu refused to give up as if the concept of giving up was disappearing from him.

A resolute flame lit up in his eyes, driven by an unwavering determination. Even in the face of adversity, with his strength dwindling, he remained steadfast, his mind racing to find an alternative way to defeat the dragon, transcending the limits of magic.

Engaging in the intensity of a life-or-death fight, Satoruu's mind raced with strategic calculations. A sinister smile crept across his face as he contemplated a bold plan, utilizing the knowledge he had gained from his world.

"In this merciless and ruleless battle, there might be a weakness I could exploit. Something the dragon may not realize, "inner Satoruu, his mind leads to hidden advantages.

Quickly dodging the incessant attacks of the dragon, Satoruu meticulously observed his every move, mentally dissecting the creature. "Dragon, a mythological reptilian creature often described as a large winged lizard. This dragon I met had wings, four legs, a long tail, magic abilities, and a beam of light emanating from its heart, at least if its anatomical structure resembled that of a human. Among these characteristics, there must be a weakness."

His deduction led him to a potential weakness.—ekor dragon.

With calculated precision, Satoruu quickly pointed his sword towards the dragon's tail, giving it a powerful slash. Although the attack inflicted pain on the dragon, its overall effect proved to be limited.

Undeterred, Satoruu maintained his composure, immediately shifting his focus to identifying the next weakness to exploit.

With his mind focused and determined, Satoruu thought of his next move. The shining dragon light caught his attention, and he pondered the result of the direct attack to that weak point.

However, he realized that the direct approach would be challenging, requiring diversion to attract the dragon's attention.

As if responding to his thoughts, the dragon released a powerful whirlwind from its wings, ensnaring Satoruu within its increasingly dark vortex. The swirling storm became increasingly ominous, infused by the aura of darkness.

Thinking fast, Satoruu devised a plan to escape the beleaguered ball. Realizing the skill of the dragon, Piercer Spikes Void, who could pierce through anything caught in the ball, he skillfully maneuvered and freed himself just in time.

"Wings, huh? Foolish, you have unwittingly revealed your own weakness." Satoruu mused with a faint smile, his eyes shining with determination.

With the sword in hand, Satoruu skillfully closed the distance between himself and the dragon, deftly dodging his counterattack. His speed surpassed that of a dragon, honed through his uncle's guidance in the art of fast swordplay to dodge enemy attacks.

Utilizing the right moment, he leaped over the dragon, cutting off his left wing with a swift and resolute strike. Plenty of blood spilled, accompanied by the release of a dark aura as the dragon unleashed its magic prowess.

Finally, as the battle reached its peak, Satoruu sent a precise and relentless puncture into the rays that pierced through the dragon's heart. In an instant, the mighty creature collapsed, losing.

Witnessing this astonishing victory, those who had just arrived, filled with shock and admiration, stood there with eyes wide in disbelief.

It was unimaginable, an ordinary human without magic had triumphed over a dragon that far surpassed his own strength. The atmosphere was heavy with astonishment as Satoruu's resounding achievement echoed in the hearts of all those who were witnesses.

"A teenage boy, without magic, killed a dragon. I admire you, Satoruu." Saishira praised Satoruu for his success in defeating the dragon.

Saishira's words of admiration swept over Satoruu, making her feel proud and accomplished.

However, as Yuka approached him, she could not help but feel uncomfortable. Chief Satoruu lowered his head, his voice trembling as he tried to express his regret.

"Sorry, Yuka .. I …." Satoruu's words came to a halt, his guilt weighing down on him.

To his surprise, Yuka hugged him warmly, her tears mixed with her pure words. Shelina joined in, showing support and affection for him as well. Satoruu's heart swelled with a mixture of emotions as he held onto it tightly.

"No, Satoruu, it's not your fault. We should have found a way to protect you from the dragon," Yuka whined, her concern for Satoruu clearly visible in her voice.

Unable to find the right word, Satoruu could only return their embrace, his arms encircling Yuka and Shelina. The sight brought smiles to the faces of their comrades, relieved to see Satoruu safe and menacing threat from the Conquered Wave of Death with the defeat of the dragon.

At that moment, amidst tears and excitement, a deep sense of unity and friendship enveloped the air. They have faced unimaginable challenges together and emerged victorious, stronger than ever.

Filled with a sense of accomplishment and relief, they walked back to their homeland, leaving behind the fading remains of an ancient gladiator and the lifeless body of a dragon.

The next day, they gathered in the city park, a knight approached them, delivering a message to visit the palace.

Upon entering the palace and passing through the large door leading to the throne, they were greeted with the full respect of the knights, who raised their right hand to the head in a serious manner.

"Welcome, dear savior! You have fulfilled your mission!" King Gabriel's voice echoed with gratitude as he spoke to the valiant group, the rulers of the kingdom of Harmodia.

"Therefore, we humbly present to you this token of appreciation, a glimpse of the royal treasure, as a gift for your unwavering dedication in protecting our citizens" the king continued, his words were mixed with respect.

With grace and respect, the knights approached, each carrying a small sack, no larger than two palms, containing a precious royal treasure.

Following protocol, they handed the sack over to the rescuers, symbolizing the kingdom's deep gratitude and admiration for their selfless actions.

"However, I heard that there is a fire half-demon running amok from one of you" interrupted the king, stopping everyone's steps.

The king's interruption hung heavily in the air, causing a momentary silence to overwhelm the room.

Shelina, her hands firmly stuck to her chest, could no longer hold back her emotions and spoke defiantly. "Enough! Shut up."

Satoruu, shocked by the sudden explosion, turned towards Shelina with worry etched on his face. "Lina …."

"Why have we, fire half-demons, always been the subject of discrimination?" Shelina's voice trembled, her head lowered as she struggled to hold back tears.

The weight of Shelina's words hung heavily in the air, making the room gloomy.

"The current half-demon fire is not like it was 1 year ago!" He suddenly turned around and left the palace, carrying the weight of his suffering.

Satoruu and Yuka exchanged glances, their expressions reflecting a mixture of confusion and worry, before they followed Shelina out of the palace, their steps filled with growing curiosity and unease.

Ryan, unable to stay still, stepped forward, his voice full of confidence while defending Shelina's honor. "Your Majesty, please forgive me if my words seem presumptuous. But fire half-demons are no longer a threat to our kingdom. It is widely known that their purpose is not to challenge our rule, but rather to seek justice for the inability of the late King Saeno to rule due to overdrinking."

Ryan's words hung in the air, challenging the presumption that had tainted the perception of the half-demon fire within the kingdom.

The truth of their purpose, after being shrouded in misunderstandings, began to unfold, urging the king to reconsider his judgment and the treatment of those deemed different by their bloodline.

In front of the palace door, Shelina sat curled up, her tears flowing profusely, her heart heavy with the burden of discrimination. Satoruu and Yuka rushed to his side, their worries clearly visible on their faces.

Although they did not fully understand the reason behind Shelina's plight, but they knew that offering comfort and support was the best course of action. They covered her with warm hugs, hoping their presence would provide comfort and help ease her pain.

As Shelina hugged them, her tears kept falling, her body trembling with emotion. Satoruu and Yuka hugged him tightly, their own hearts ached with empathy. They wished they could erase the pain he was in, but all they could provide was unwavering support.

With the situation in disarray, Satoruu made the decision to prioritize their well-being and bring them home. They had no time to pay homage to the knights who had bestowed royal treasures upon them.

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In the endless dark void, for no reason Satoruu was there.

"Is this another dream?" Satoruu asked, his voice echoing in the empty space.

As he spoke, the room began to change, resembling the haunting dream he had once experienced. Darkness enveloped every inch, stretching out without limit.

An ominous purplish black aura materialized into the shape of the head of the dragon, the same dragon he had met in a previous dream, which he thought he had defeated.

However, instead of fear, a sense of determination flowed through Satoruu's pulse.

He faced the dragon, his voice firm. "Come on, what are you looking for? Didn't I beat you?"

The dragon laughter boomed with deep resonance, filling the void. "HAHAHAHA .. Welcome, Satoruu."

...~Connect~...