Twin Soul

Book 2: Chapter 5 (3/8)

After witnessing the mighty power of the unknown Conjurer Mage, Ateia gave up on sending any other Great General to rescue Emperor Acilianus. The only thing she wanted to do now was not to agitate that Conjurer Mage any further. That could be the only way for her Emperor Acilianus can make it back to the Radagvic city alive.

Lucius saw how Pierino was defeated in an instant while the Dragon-kin Warriors sent to rescue him couldn't defeat the Giant Thunder Eagle Lord Clerico had conjured. Lucius thought to himself, Pierino is also a Dragon-kin, Eleventh Stage Dragon Knight like myself. If he cant even get close to Noe Clerico, how can I defeat such a powerful human?"

Lucius used the last courage he still had and asked, Lord Noe Clerico of the Gray, why are you here? Are you here to kill us, the Demi-Humans?

As I have said, I was just passing through.

I understand now. Please pardon me for bothering you earlier. If it is still possible, I would like to take my leave now.

Why so fast? Didnt you want to kill me earlier? Noe asked with a smirk on his face.

Not anymore, dear Lord Noe Clerico. Please forgive me for my stupidity action earlier.

Haha... Alright, you are forgiven. But remember one thing. The Mages Council normally doesnt interfere with mankinds warfare. But you and your people are not mankind. Y'all are a bunch of savage beasts. Do you understand what I wanted to say to you?

Yes, I do. Lucius grinned down his teeth when Noe referred to him as a beast instead of a Demi-Human.

You may leave now, beast.

Lord Clerico gave the commands for his Wind Walkers to deactivate [Gust] and [Gravity Manipulation], allowing Lucius to move freely. Instead of flying away as expected, Lucius has done something that Noe didnt think he would dare to. Lucius activated [Endeavor] to burn the dragon blood inside his body which temporarily grants massive enhancement on strength and agility of up to ten times. He then lunged toward Noe and swung his sword down at him using full force, chopping Lord Clerico into two. Lucius immediately deactivated [Endeavor] to prevent any further damage causing to his organs from the side effect.

Lucius laughed out loud and said, Kakaka I admitted that you are very strong for the mere human magic caster. However, there will be no way you can survive against my sword attack after [Endeavor] was activated.

The two pieces of Noe Clerico started to fade away as he appeared behind Lucius and said, Wow... you have killed my [Shadow Clone]. Your parents must be so proud of yourself.

As soon as Emperor Acilianus turned around, Lord Clerico threw out some powerful punches forcing him to go on defense mode. Noe didnt activate any special ability of his Monk Warrior specialization because he wasnt planning on killing Lucius. The physical fight between them lasted for about two minutes with Lucius activated [Endeavor] and slashed his sword again toward Noe. Noe activated one of his Monk Warriors skills, [Brace], which temporarily enhanced both of his arms physical strength up to three hundred percent (300%) allowing him to either throw a sturdy attack or block a powerful attack from the enemy.

To Lord Clerico's surprise, Emperor Acilianus's [Endeavor] was powerful enough to penetrate through his [Brace] and cut down both of his arms. Lucius wont allow himself to lose such a great opportunity, he immediately swung his sword three hundred sixty degrees and successfully chopped down Noes head before deactivating [Endeavor] again to prevent any further damage causing to his organs from the side effect.

After confirming it was not just another [Shadow Clone] that he had slain, Emperor Acilianus breathed out heavily as he felt a tremendous pain coming from his body organs. Lucius thought to himself, Stupid human! You forced me to use [Endeavor] longer than my body could handle. I wish that you are still alive so I can chop your head down one more time.

Oh really? Noe instantly revived himself and appeared in front of Lucius unharmed as he asked him this question.

What? No! Was that another [Shadow Clone] that I just killed?

No, that was me. I intended to let you kill me on purpose to see how powerful you are. But the result was such a disappointment. Your physical strength is still too weak.

How? I cut both of your arms down. I even chop down your head. How can you still be alive?

Have you heard about Conjurer Mages who reach level 30 can cast [Second Life] magic spells? Well, this was not it. I have created a Saint-tier Conjuration Magic spell similar to [Second Life] and named it [Unlimited Life]. I can instantly revive myself as many times as I wanted until I have no mana left to use it which literally had never happened. My mana pool is enormously huge compared to all other level 100 magic casters currently living in Toria Continents. However, [Unlimited Life] had a slight difference compared to [Second Life]. Instead of regaining full mana pool, I regained full health pool instead. My mana pool will remain the same as before I was killed. Seems like a fair trade-off, isnt it?

[Unlimited Life]? This this is cheating!

Oh? I didn't know being overwhelmingly strong is a type of cheating.

Lord Clerico then activated two Warrior Monks skills of [Brace] and [Focus] to enhance his physical power up to six hundred percent and started punching Emperor Acilianus repeatedly. Lucius used the claws of his left hand and the sword on his right hand to parry Noes attacks. Approximately five minutes later, one punch from Noes right hand slipped through and landed on Luciuss face, knocking him back ten feet. Lucius then flew backward another twenty feet to create a safe distance away from Noe.

Sensing his opponent wanted to flee, Lord Clerico smiled and said, "I wasn't done playing with you yet." Noe then commanded twelve Wind Walkers to cast [Wind Funnel] to siphon Lucius back toward his direction. Their physical fight continued for another ten minutes with the result of Luciuss left hand being twisted and broken while receiving four powerful punches in the face by Lord Clerico.

In anger, Emperor Acilianus asked out loud, The reason you can win this fight was because of the creatures that you have conjured using magic. Do you dare to fight me without using them?

Lord Clerico smirked and replied, I am a Conjurer Mage. Being a Monk Warrior was just one of the hobbies that I have. How about this, I will conjure one of my powerful creatures. If you can win against this creature, I will never interfere with any warfare from you and your Beasts' Nation again.

And what if I lose?

Then you will become one of my minions in the Dark Vortex.

A minion in the Dark Vortex? I dont understand.

You dont have to understand. Because you will die by the time you have realized what the Dark Vortex is.