Ryan awoke from his dream. His scream was heard by Lucien who was by his side.

"Whoa!!!"

"What's up??!"

"Hah... Just a dream... But it feels real." Ryan muttered.

"What are you dreaming about? Are you being chased by demons?"

"Nothing..."

"Okay. Rain has stopped. We'll get to where you're from soon enough," said Lucien.

They came out of the cave. Rainbows color the twilight sky. The birds are chirping. The smell of grass in the wind. Fresh-looking leaves and flowers after the rain. After a long walk, through the river, and down the valley, they finally arrived before the sky darkened.

"Up ahead is where you came from."

"Finally... I can go back. My wish has been granted." Ryan muttered in relief with sparkling eyes.

Just as they were about to part, Ryan said," "I'm not good at saying farewell. However, thanks for your help so far. Sorry, I suspected you.

His words touched the asura's heart and left him stunned.

"Next time, come to my place, I'll greet you."

"Huh... Alright," answered the asura with a smile.

Ryan finally saw Lucien smile and it blew his mind.

"You look more handsome when you smile. So if we meet again, don't forget to smile. Uhm... That's just my advice." Ryan said as he turned around.

Deg!!!

They both blushed. Lucien could only see Ryan's back.

"What did I just say? It's embarrassing," Ryan thought.

"Uhm Forget what I just said," Ryan said awkwardly.

"Is it okay to leave him?" whispered the little fox who suddenly appeared beside Lucien.

Lucien froze. He thought of something. When Ryan stepped forward, Lucien who was about to reach Ryan then spoke,

This made Ryan startled and stopped. For a moment they were silent and could only feel the wind rustling at the edge of the cliff.

Ryan was glad to hear that, but there was an inexplicable feeling inside. The little fox looked pleased with it. Then, Ryan turned to Lucien and answered without hesitation with an exciting, "Of course!!"

But sharp eyes were watching the two of them.

Before Lucien could approach him, They were all taken aback. Meanwhile, Tyrone smirked.

"Ryan!!!" scream Lucien.

The little fox immediately transformed into a half-human and looked for the culprit who shot Ryan. Meanwhile, Lucien quickly embraced Ryan before he fell.

"I wish I can see you again..." Ryan said stuttering.

"Hold on!!!"

"Sorry to bother you all this time. I won't bother you back in the future." Ryan stammered.

"Don't talk too much!!!"

"Hiyaaaaa!!!!" Lucien's emotions were overflowing. He couldn't contain his anger anymore. His anger is getting bigger. It made a circle of red aura surround him and the ground cracked.

Boom##

"What's the bang?" said Darion who felt strong energy from afar.

The little fox attacked the culprit with his claws, but it turned out to be a dead human. Meanwhile, far away, Tyrone was monitoring Lucien's transformation.

Tyrone smirked

Half of Lucien's body turned into a monster, from head to toe. Even half of his face resembled a monster with drooling saliva. One of his eyes glowed red.

"Argh!!!" Lucien groaned in pain. He covered his face and tried to control his emotions. But what can he do? He loses control because of his anger. It felt like he wanted to tear and destroy the surroundings. With a mere swing of his arm, a violent wind emerged that tore down the trees.

Wussshh##

"Tch!!! Ryan was there!" shouted the little fox looking at the cracked cliff. "I have to take him away!"

Luca immediately dashed, "Ryan is near master. It would be hard to take him. But I have to try!"

When Luca was about to take Ryan, Lucien noticed it and was about to grab the fox as well. No less agile, Luca immediately lowered his head. Before Luca had time to reach Ryan who was lying on the ground, Lucien was ready to kick him.

Bugh!!! Luca had crossed his arms to withstand the kick, but he was bounced.

"Amazing power!!" Luca muttered as he got up and drew his two swords. "No other way. I have to fight seriously!" continued Luca.

"Incredible!!!" murmured Tyrone, satisfied to see him.

Not long after, Darion arrived at the place and witnessed what was happening. He was surprised to see Lucien's change. Moreover, the young man was lying by his side. He clenched his fists.

Luca wielded his sword and let out a wind that could slash anyone from a distance. Lucien moved back slightly against the attack.

"Crat!! Crat!!"

"Pardon me, Master..." muttered Luca.

Parts of his body were slashed by Luca's attack, but it didn't have a big impact on him. Then Luca came forward and attacked him first from all sides. Blow after blow as well as kick to awaken his revered master.

"Wake up Master!!!"

Luca managed to slash his arm in the form of a monster. But soon the wound was covered by the power of the demigod. Lucien took all the attacks before he finally screamed and threw Luca away with a single swing of his arm.

"Argh!!!" Blood dripped from Luca's mouth. But that hasn't made Luca give up.

"It is impossible to defeat my master under a normal state, especially in this form. I'll use one big attack to distract him and take Ryan, then run away as fast as I can!" Luca plan.

He swung his sword again to gather a large amount of wind energy.

"I named this the 500-sword thrust, although it's not perfect yet, it can delay time. Tch. If only I practiced diligently back then..." He mumbled.

"Hiyaaah!!!" shouted Luca. "Forgive me, Master. This is my last chance!" he thought.

The sword style succeeded in repelling Lucien further than before. The attacks were like needles that slashed and stabbed through the entire body. Seeing that, Luca did not waste the opportunity, he immediately dashed to get Ryan. However, Lucien increased his power until Luca's attack was scattered.

"Hiyaa!" Lucien shouted while chasing Luca and about to hit him with his monster hand.

Luca, who had managed to bring Ryan, looked back and didn't have time to dodge.

"Oh no!!!" panicked Luca.

Poor Luca. He's been cornered. But just then, Darion appeared and blocked Lucien's blow with his blade until it cracked.

#Crackk!!!#

"What???" Then Darion endured the blow with his bare hands.

Ssshh!!!

It feels burning hot. Darion then bent his arm and kicked him in the face.

#Buaghh!!#

"Y-you?!" said Luca.

"Get out of here!!" shouted Darion.

"B-but..." answered Luca who hesitated.

"Go!!!"

"Please. Don't kill him," Luca pleaded and quickly walked away while carrying Ryan.

"He's a dangerous creature. I don't know if I can handle him..." Darion muttered.

Lucien's strength wasn't decreasing, it was getting bigger.

"Good, Darion. Provoke him to become a complete monster," said Tyrone who saw the fierce battle.

"What a mighty power," Darion muttered as he looked at his palms that seemed to be burning with fire.

. Lucien moved quickly and managed to hit Darion. Darion didn't just give up either. He also attacked Lucien. Blow after hit, kick after kick.

"I've been wanting to beat you up!!" shouted Darion.

When they were both exhausted, Lucien moved forward first.

"Ugh!!! No other way. I must finish it!" murmured Darion.

Then he removed his blindfold and instantly Lucien stopped like a statue.

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