CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT

Just one victory, one life to save, one lesson learned

~

Twig did as Sky had requested of him and helped Leaf

But Sky’s sudden vitality brought neither boy relief

On Twig’s shoulders, Leaf could do no more than quickly faint

And given Sky’s condition, Twig could offer no complaint

The roar of the big Drake had frightened most weak monsters

And something about Sky discouraged quite a few others

For a while the carried along without being chased

But soon enough that short moment of peace had been erased

Twig, with leaf limping beside him, holding Twig’s shoulder

Followed the Berserker and hid behind a boulder

From there she spent a moment scanning the great rocky hill

While other beasts came to investigate her recent kill

“That should do, the cave beyond that rock formation there

Unless there is a better option of which you’re aware”

Sky pointed toward a small opening to a cave

Twig agreed to save whatever time he could still save

They made a break for it, ignoring monsters everywhere

Barely managing to out run a massive Horn Bear

And as the three dove quickly into the cave opening

Sky turned round to kick the creature that was following

The kick was much too weak to break through the Horn Bear’s thick skin

But the shock of it shook the cave they were all now in

The entrance started crumbling, causing the bear to cry out

But it was crushed beneath the rocks as fast as it could shout

The children backed way into the dark as it collapsed

The rocks all settled after a few moments had elapsed

The three were scared to see no light come through the entrance now

But more relieved to find themselves a bit safer somehow

Sky cast a small spell of fire which lingered in the air

One small glowing sphere that radiated light warm and fair

Leaf, his face now pale, fell to the ground holding his knee

Twig rushed over but was interrupted suddenly

Achievement: Impossible

Did you just appraise that girl, or was there a mistake

There’s no way she’s a Berserker now, that must be fake

Appraise the girl again, and don’t try playing tricks on me

Quickly now, her status is something that I must see

Twig read the words silently while kneeling before Leaf

Confused at his cruel deity’s apparent disbelief

He placed his hands around his friend’s knee to stop the bleeding

And glanced over at Sky, responding to his god’s pleading

~ Name: Sky ~

Title: Chaos Angel

Class: Berserker [7]

HP

[54]

MANA

[86]

ATK

[124]

INT

[13]

DEF

[25]

SPD

[38]

A ten year old with little reservation over death

Enjoying every second in battle with every breath

It’s a shame she likely won’t survive another day

But she’s already entertained us greatly anyway

Achievement: This Can’t Be!

How did that disgusting god of war just claim her soul?!

Enlightenment, not power, should have been her final goal

Berserkers are the last resort of kingdoms in this time

Her fate has been so twisted, this is wrong, this is a crime!

“Twig, why are you staring at me like that, are you hurt?

Let me cast a water spell to wash away the dirt”

She joined him by their injured friend and summoned some water

It washed the dirt out of his cut and helped them see clearer

The wound was fairly deep but didn’t seem life threatening

Not compared to everything outside still happening

She cast a minor healing spell to close the injury

But it would take a stronger spell to heal the injured knee

“Sky, just heal yourself, your class will only dull your pains

Heal yourself while some of your own mana still remains”

Leaf mumbled in protest as the healing spell went on

but he was fast asleep as soon as his own pain was gone

Sky looked up at Twig, relieved the he was uninjured

Then gently smiled and fell toward him as her vision blurred

He lay her down as gently as he could with his one hand

And then from his deity came another strange demand

Achievement: Listen Carefully

Disregard all previous messages that I’ve sent

All that matter now is how you act in this moment

I’m about to teach you something most people don’t know

It’s possible now that your mana can freely flow

~