《Arcana》Chapter 18 - I Haven't Seen Me In A While
Advertisement
When I woke up, I found myself inside a dark and damp space. My vision slowly returned then as I looked around, there were different fruits, vegetables and of course-
dead bodies… of monsters
I thought this was a prison hold but it seems that I was mistaken, this is most definitely a food storage…
They probably thought that I was dead, given how exhausted I was from staying up all night.
Now that I can see somewhat clearly, the place I was in had pillars made of stone without an exit… how did they put me in here?
The stone pillars were sturdy to boot but-
I got this.
I wrapped my fist with arcana then followed by my arm to reduce the impact on my body. I punched the pillars from the side to hit multiple pillars with one blow and it worked.
I got out but when I followed the path going outside, there was a threat at the entrance of this monsters’ den. It was an enormous humanoid monster with a bone that looks like a club.
Hmmm… guess I’ll call it a Goliath.
The Goliath was angry but looking at the place I entered, there aren’t any monsters but why is there a monster that looks like a predator, wary of its surroundings?
STOMP
STOMP
T-THE ROCKS MOVED!
Inside the monsters’ base, there were rock piles, I didn’t expect them to be monsters!
When they stomped their foot forward, almost simultaneously, the ground surrounding the Goliath formed into straight beams that pierced through it
HOW SICK IS THAT?!
At that moment… I also realized the danger I was in.
Before they notice that, I have to escape, I have to run!
I filled my body with electricity then lunged myself forward with all my strength…
That was easy…
Advertisement
Those monsters were terrifyingly strong but absolutely slow.
They looked like rock shaped geckos so I’ll call them Rockleon…
When I see one in the vicinity I should run, yeah…
Now, moving forward again.
.
.
.
It’s been about 2 weeks since that incident and things are moving normally now… well, I wouldn’t say normal but it’s back to how it usually is in this forest.
Stronger monsters appear the further I get, this probably means that I’m approaching Narra.
Vin and Ellie talk about their adventures before and they said that the closer you get to Narra, the stronger the monsters get, somewhat like a system on how you have to get stronger in every scenario.
My progress has been steady and my arcana has become obedient.
I could contract or expand my arcana but its original state is always dense.
My arc has gone about 5 times its original size, this place is crazy.
Each time I slept, my consciousness was awake, absorbing the knowledge planted by Hosea.
I’ve been learning a lot lately, mostly about power… I thought that only arcana was the force that governs the world but I was wrong.
The power from the soul, the power of the environment, the power magic and a lot more. I’ve been a frog living inside a well this whole time.
I stop my travels from time to time in order to try out the knowledge I acquired but my progress was slow since I had no examples to follow.
The seed of greed in me hasn’t showed any signs of budding yet so I have to wait patiently.
A power that feeds off your emotions… how tedious.
Emotions aren’t something that can be controlled after all.
Enough of that for now…
Since today… I finally found-
WATER!
I can finally take a bath after a long time, I smell like crap.
Advertisement
Before I took a bath, I circled the area to check for threats then the moment that I was about to check the water…
I realized that it’s been a while since the last time I saw my face-
“My hair… is white…?”
WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?!
More importantly, all my blemishes and scars are gone, all gone! My hair is somewhat longer…
How to describe it…
I look fe-fe-fe-feminine…
“…”
Let’s not go there.
I look like one of those fancy noble brats…yeah, that’s one way to look at it!
Still, my appearance changed this much, will they recognize me when I return home?
Well, if I make it out alive, that is.
After appraising my reflection, I surveyed the water and there were no problems. I took a looooooooooong pleasant bath until darkness came…
Huh? Why is there night and day without a sun?
Advertisement
- In Serial254 Chapters
Worth the Candle
A teenager struggling after the death of his best friend finds himself in a fantasy world - one which seems to be an amalgamation of every Dungeons and Dragons campaign they ever played together. Now he's stuck trying to find the answers to why he's there and what this world is trying to say. The most terrifying answer might be that this world is an expression of the person he was back on Earth. This work is complete. You can buy the first ebook or audiobook here.
8 304 - In Serial48 Chapters
Magician Endeavour
In a world that is coming to an end by the hands of destruction, one surviving magician remained. He, who is an old mage that had lived a very long time, entered into battle against the forces of evil in order to stop their destruction of his world. However, he fails and the world ends, but he makes one final contract with a great entity for a chance to save his world. Thus, his spirit is transported into the past to reborn in a time when the end of everything had yet to began.
8 130 - In Serial16 Chapters
Reminiscence
My website: https://putiancom.wordpress.com This is a short story about revenge or something along the lines. (This is my first story ever written so please go ham at criticising my work.) Death. It is a form of punishment or torture. And can be also be a form of salvation. Ultimately, it forms different perspectives depending on the beholder itself and on how the beholder take it as. Life. A point in time where finding your purpose. Purpose, of life itself and experience its flow, either epiphany or hell. Death. It is an end. A point of no return. It also makes the beholder feel free, breaking away from the chain of life. It makes the beholder recollect and reflect when crossing the boundary between life and death. Boundaries. A place where a path will ultimately, be chosen with or without consideration in the decision, free. . . . A place where recounting life, take it as a feeling. The joys and sorrow accumulated, playing back, making the beholder reexperience life. "Reminiscing."
8 150 - In Serial8 Chapters
Restless Night, Pleasant Dreams
I lived my life as a dream. Waking up to attend parties with those of my elk, sleeping with the bright and pretty, leaving behind many promises and lies. I woke up from all of that nonsense. No... it is better to say that I was— shock awake.. I watched my father die like a dog trying to protect my mother. I watch my mother take her own life after my father died. I clearly remember sitting in the steam carriage, nursing a hangover. Praying for this trip to be over. I clearly remember the amber eyes and twelve foot wing span. I clearly remember the sound of iron doors being ripped open as if it was paper wall. I clearly remember other drivers screaming and the sound of collisions and explosions as people rekt in panic of escaping. I remember the death around me and the fear that gripped me. The soul stirring feeling that sent me fleeing while my parents were suck clean of blood. I remember thinking, berating myself hours later. Gripping my hair, slapping my palms into my forehead, questioning why I didn't carry my tools. Weeks pass since that time.. My guilt is gnawing at me and this pain isn't something I like. I almost feel like the man in the mirror isn't me. The me I used to be. Maybe, if I take revenge. I can put these demons to rest? Maybe, if I put these bastard in a grave. I can be someone new? Maybe, after they all die. This mirror won't haunt me with their faces?
8 174 - In Serial22 Chapters
Sweet Night (Mizo) V Ff
"Tae ka tihpalh Mangtha leee. Tun atang chuan i hmuhphak ah ka awm tawhlo ang. keimah vang in eng zahna mah i tawk tawhlo anga eng harsatna mah ka thlen tawhlo bawk ang che. Engkim vangin ka lawm e. Mangtha leeee. Ka Hmangaih Che"Chu lehkha tawi te chuan V thinlung chu chhun ang mai a na in a siam a. Engvang in nge khatiang khan alo tih kher kher. Ava inchhir tak em, siamthat theih a ni tawh silo. Hun hi pawhkir leh theih se ava ti tehlul em.. 😥😥
8 197 - In Serial26 Chapters
Red Feather (Hawks x Reader)
Drunk as hell, your favorite hero walks you home. This gives way to a whole bunch of new and weird experiences but all in all, they put you in a better place. He's cocky, confident, and a huge flirt but he let's you past his surface little by little. The first chapter is inspired by Yagami Yato. It starts off as her Valentine's video (its not word for word so it has some differences. Keeps it interesting) after the middle of the first chapter, her videos are no longer referenced not used.[Will eventually have lemon for you thirsty readers ;)))))]If you see any misspellings, awkward phrases, or miss-used words, please I beg you PLEASE let me know. Also, news about my book will be posted to my announcements, follow for them. Editors: @Korebihhh and @kiridudeRanks:#1 bnha (8/15/20) #1 takami (8/15/20)#1 takamikeigo (8/28/20) #1 my hero (10/5/20) #1 feather (4/11/21)#2 red (10/5/20) #2 keigo (10/5/20)#3 hawksxreader (9/11/20) #4 Hawks (9/11/20)
8 211
Prev Chap
Next Chap
Chap List
Boy
Girl
