POV Thorus

After signing the peace treaty my kingdom is prospering. It has been two years when I met Chadera. Since that day the other kingdoms had a total different attitude towards me and my kingdom. Before my relationship with the goddess, I was treated like an enemy that no one took serious. When I inquired a peace treaty the responses where almost non existent. But after the goddess Chadera ordered that I am not to be touched, they quickly replied and thus the peace treaty was signed.

I had no unreasonable demands. And to make the leaders of the kingdoms be at ease I promised not to expand my territory further. The city Furor became something akin to a city state. Of course the contract never mentioned expanding underground. Under Furor there is a huge underground city. With shopping malls, artificial lightning, parks and much more. I even created a water treatment plant. All the buildings are high tech. Imagine an underground New York.

In the center of the City a big sculpture of me stands towering. I must say it is a good feeling.

After the peace treaty was signed a huge wave of immigrants came to Furor. People of the faith of madness and even people of the faith of light came.

It seems there were more people of the faith of madness than I thought. It wasn't just the demons and dark elves that where followers the mad god. They where even some humans, dwarves and wood elves that followed the mad god.

After I have introduced otaku culture into this world more and more weeaboos are immigrating. I am not sure if this was a good idea....

It is not just the otaku culture that attracts masses of people. First those that are faithful to the mad god have their basic needs covered, including free housing, food and health care.

Those that are faithful to Chadera can also live in Furor, however they need to pay taxes, they aren't as high as in the other kingdoms though.

At first there where more people than jobs available in the job market. Thus I decided to focus on the service sector and tourism industry. Since the Furor's underground city is literally otherworldly the tourism industry was booming together with the service sector.

Restaurants, cinemas showing original animes, various stores and other services are all the reasons people travel thousands of kilometers just to experience it.

After all, all the stores are top notch as in order to open a business,it has to meet certain standards. My standards.

Another reason the people travel so far are the brothels. You may ask, what is so interesting about a brothel? It is nothing special. Humph, my brothels are out of this world. There is everything for everybody.

From sensual to kinky, even sick and nasty shit is available. Even for me it is too much. The most sickening thing I heard is that they even offer a special service, where the woman shits on a piece of toast. Than it will be smeared evenly with a butter knife, only to be consumed by the customer. Seriously, like seriously. I thought I was sick but man, I think Furor has become the Mecca of weeaboos and sick perverts.

Well at least they are open minded, I guess?

The only saving grace is the music and art scene. The instruments are from my world so are the pieces. The people have adapted well and got the feel of true classical music. I have also build the biggest opera in the world. The tourist that come for the music are all sophisticated big shots of profound back ground. They dress in fine clothes and drink their tea with their pinky raised. That doesn't mean that the common people are excluded from the opera, as long as their breath doesn't stink like shit they are allowed in.

With the guidance of Raya Charles and me the Furor orchestra has become a great bunch of musicians.

And all this was possible just because of half a strand from Chadera's hair.

"Everything is set, we are ready to depart."

"Ah, Raya I was just thinking about you."

"I hope it was nothing perverted."

Raya smiles mockingly.

"Well, I was thinking highly of you. Now you have spoiled my mood."

"Hehehe, I am just joking but if you want to force yourself on me I wouldn't mind."

"Hey where is the saint like woman I first met? When you where playing that instrument, you looked like an angle. How come you became so broken. Look at you."

"It was you. No one stays the same when they are under your influence."

"Hahaha, well that I can't deny."

"It was you that drugged me and forced me to listen to music."

"Hey that's a valid practice method. Many great musicians got their inspiration under influence."

"Yes, yes. Now lets go everyone is waiting."

"Don't yes yes me. Show some respect. Hehehe you bad girl. Well I can't deny, I like you more and more. My people shouldn't give a fuck anytime of the year."

....

We packed up and are ready to depart to the capital city of Velen. A big convoy of musicians and guards are heading out of Furor. This day was anticipated by me since this will be the beginning of my public relation campaign. Outside of Furor there are still some people who think ill of us.

It is shameful to say but in the last two years I haven't trained much. I am not the king of madness more like procrastination. I also need to attend school soon. My parents where nagging me about it for years. I promised them to attend school with my child vessel. My original body would cause a ruckus in school. I look like an incarnation from hell with my black wings, grey skin and red eyes. And don't forget the black aura that is leaking out constantly. It still hasn't vanished.

"We are heading out."

The guard captain says while saluting.

"Yes, yes don't disturb me I am thinking."

"I must say that your personality is quite lacking."

"Is this how you are talking to your king? If I was your average king you would have been executed for saying such things."

This girl no respect at all, well the more bold and daring the more charming a woman gets.

"That's why I take my liberties with you, you aren't an average king after all."

"Seriously you should just marry me already. I think we both have the hots for each other."

"Thorus I didn't know that you like disabled women, such a beast." she says in a joking manner.

"I am not a perfectionist, although I enjoy flawless things,it is after all the imperfections that make things unique."

"Is that all? It is just an obsession of yours?"

"Don't call it an obsession and here I thought I said something profound and cool. I get to the point, I am blown away by your musical talent. Not only that I think you have potential to become a big asset as my personal guard."

"Since when did you have personal guards?"

"Well they are none yet. Even though Shael insist of being one but her clinginess annoys me. So I made her train the army. Have you ever thought of doing more than just performing? Like being a kick ass magician, that stands side by side with the great me. Changing this god forsaken world."

"Wha- where did this come from? Can't you see that I am blind? Even though I have some talent in magic, I would become a burden."

"Hehehe, who do you think I am? You would be the best support magician there is."

"Support magic? Isn't it quite difficult to pull off since you cast it on an another person. It is much more different than casting on yourself or just emitting out magic."

"That's why you people are so stuck up. Casting spells with incantation? Support magic being difficult? Hahaha, don't make me laugh, magic is so easy. The creativity and imagination of the people are truly lacking. No wonder they resort to incantation."

"You mean there is more than just spell casting with incantation?" Raya raised her brown, clearly in doubt.

"Of course, use your mind. Or in your case use your music. Become a bard. You know, giving power ups through the power of music."

"That is possible?"

I told her about the bard class. Apparently there isn't such magic in this world. I have never tried it. But I am sure that you can make it happen. Magic is only limited by your imagination and your mana pool. Mana control also plays a small part in it.

While traveling to the capital I told her everything I knew about the bard class.

Her eyes were sparkling and she wanted to know more and more.

"Well I can teach you after the concert . For now concentrate on you task, you should go over the scores once more."

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POV (???)

Did you find their tracks?

"Yes master, they are heading to our direction. They are about 8 km away from our position."

"How much people are there?"

"About 200."

"200? This is more than we thought."

"Don't worry master, most are just normal civilians. There are about 20 regular guards."

"Only 20 regular guards? Who does Thorus think he is? Well better for us. Hehehe just wait Thorus you soon will be dead."

"Position the archers on the trees. Also block the road, hurry up. I want about 20 men on each side of the road concealed. When they arrive cut off there escape route."

"You wish is my command."

"Go!"

This will be another easy task. From the Intel I have gathered King Thorus is only an A rank. With such meager strength he dares to travel with only 20 guards.

...

"Hmm?"

"What's the matter?"

"In about 8 km we will encounter an ambush."

I had my spiritual sense spread in a 20 km radius. When the group of people took positions I knew that there was a trap ahead.

"I see... Hey isn't that bad?" Raya was panicking a bit.

"Bad? Why, I am so excited, after years of no action finally it has arrived. Tell the others to stay here, we can't afford to lose even one musician."

"Hey, that is dangerous we should retreat and call for help."

"No, I don't want any kill stealers."

"What do you mean?"

"Do what I tell you or there will be some spanking later."

Without waiting for an answer I jump out of the wagon and turn in to a blur.

The people only noticed a strong wind passing by.

About 8 km of running there is a huge tree blocking the road. Really, such a cliche situation.

"Okay, guys you can come out. Stop hiding."

"Hoo? You knew?"

Suddenly ninja like people come jumping from the sides of the road. On top of the trees ninja archers appeared and aim at me.

"Wow, that's so cool. I didn't know that ninja assassins wanted my ass. I have to disappoint you though. My ass ain't cheap, you have to leave your life if you want a piece of it. Not that I will give you any of it."

The old man eyes widens and a mocking smirk appears on his face. The old man has many scars of his face, despite his grey hair and beard he is bulky. Behind his back he wears a big two hander that is as big as him.

"Hahaha, did you guys hear that? Look how arrogant he is, this is price less."

Laughter sounded around me from those ninjas.

"Who does he think he is. I guess he went mental after knowing that he has no way of escaping death."

"Okay guys calm down, take this serious. Any last words before you die" the old man says and takes out his huge sword pointing at me.

"I am so scared. An old grandpa wants to teach me a lesson."

"An old man?" Suddenly the mocking face of the old man vanished replacing it with a enraged one.

"Who is old I am not even in my fifties."

Woah, what is with this guy?

"Not even fifty? Stop kidding around, you are at least sixty years old, judging by your appearance."

"What? Aaaaaa, this guy is mine. Make sure he won't escape. Whoever interferes will have his head chopped off."

"What are you a girl? You behave like one, only a girl would mind their age."

"That's enough I am going to kill you. Taste my sword." The old man roars as a blue aura coats his body. The ground underneath him shatters as he dashes at me at an unbelievable speed.

Fast!

For a moment I lost track of him. Before I could asses the situation a sword filled with killing intent is heading for my head.

I have no time dodge the sword so I put up my arms to block the sword.

Boom. An sound akin to metal clashing against metal could be hear and I stepped three steps back while the sword of the old man rebounded of my arm.

"No way, what is you skin made off?" the old man stood there with his mouth agape and eyes filled with shock.

"What? He blocked master's sword with his arms! How is this possible?" A ninja said as he gasps for air. Not daring to believe what just happened.

"He only has a superficial wound on his arms. It didn't even reach to his bones. This guy is a monster." Another said.

"Thanks for the credit guys. I make sure not to disappoint your master."

Damn that hurts. This guy is obviously stronger than I am.But just a bit. Weren't it for my enhanced body I would have died. Well, not really as I have my time machine.

"How can this be?" The old man asks.

"Old man, your strike was not bad but let me show you what I can do."

"Oh heavens give me the strength to defeat this geezer. I want to borrow from your migh-"

"Do you think I will let you chant. Amateur mistake." he turns into a blur once again.

He appears in front of me ready to strike me down."

"Just kidding."

"What?"

Out of my palm blue flames appear and enfold the old man.

Cries of agony comes out of the old man.

"Don't fuck with me." The old man swings his sword and the blue flames disperse"

His body had some nasty burn marks. Most of his non lethal were charred black. As his vial points seemed find.

"You survived that? Not bad."

"You bastard, how come you can use such hot flames. Wheren't it for my mana shield shielding my vital points, it would have turned out ugly. You bastard you dare to harm my flawless skin? Die!"

Since I roasted him a bit his speed dropped thus allowing me to dodge most of his attacks. A few still hit me, but the wounds were only swallow.

"Stop dodging you bastard stand still and hand me over your life."

"You are starting to piss me off. I have given you enough face, time for you to die."

I fly off from the ground and take out my revolver.

"Hey flying this is unfair come down and fight like a man."

"Like a man? Humph, don't give me that crap. Who is the person that gangs up on one person."

"Master let us shoot him down."

"I don't care any more shoot him."

"Yes."

A barrage of arrows and ninja stars were heading my why. All those projectiles were injected with mana.

"Weak."

With such weak attacks there isn't even the need to construct a mana barrier.

I let the ninja stars and arrows hit me. An explosion occurs and I am enfolded in smoke.

"We got him."

"Hahaha, this was to easy. He was too arrogant thus he died."

"Is this all?"

The smoke clears and I am visible again.

"What?"

"How is this possible? I must be dreaming."

Some of those ninjas exclaimed in shock.

"I don't believe this, the one who told me this is an easy job will pay for it."

I aim at the small fries and shoot six times in succession. The bullets hit their mark and six ninjas have their head explode. They didn't even have the time to react

.

"What is this weapon so fast, I couldn't even see it. I am out of here, I won't risk my life for such a low paying job." One of the ninjas said fleeing away.

"I am also going." More and more ninjas flee.

"What a disappointment, I thought they were professionals, who either get their job done or die trying."

"You scum, don't run away." The old man roared while chopping the head of one fleeing ninja.

"Looks like your subordinates aren't royal as they seem."

"Shut up."

In a span of few breaths no ninjas were remaining the old man was alone. Left by those who he thought were loyal, so pitiful.

"It's time to end this. I have a tight schedule."

I land and put my revolver away.

"So you want to face me like a man after all.I have to admit that you are strong and that I have underestimated you. I hope you won't have regrets after you die. Prepare to take my strongest attack!"

"Regrets? I have a few but than again to few to mention."

"I see, your intellectual prowess is equally impressive."

"You aren't bad either."

I take out my soul sword and channel my soul force and mana into my body.

The old man in response channels all his mana.

"You were a worthy opponent old man. Tell me your name!"

"Good good. The one who is going to kill you is called Leo."

"Leo huh? A good name. Prepare to die. Aaaaaaaaaah!"

"Why are you screaming?"

"I am raising my power level, you should do it too."

"What nonsense."

"Suite yourself, don't regret it though when you lack in power level."

"Damn it! Aaaaaaaaah!" The old man is also raising his power level by screaming.

"Aaaaaaah"

"Aaaaaaaaaah"

We screamed at each other until Leo made his move.

He dashed off just as I did.

Time slowed down an our swords met. The instance where our swords met my soul sword begun to cut his sword like a hot knife through butter. There was no resistance at all.

Leo eyes widen in shock and fear.

"This can't be!"

His sword is cut but my attack doesn't stop there. It goes further and cuts Leo diagonally from his shoulders.

I turn around and see Leo standing motionless. I put away my sword and Leo's upper body glides off his lower body.

His last moment of life was filled with shock, fear and disbelief. He died with wide eyes and mouth agape.

I take his ring of storage and sword. They can be useful.

Before I go back I better burry his corpse. I mean he gave me a good show and a man of his caliber doesn't deserve to rot somewhere on the road. You have to show some respect.

After I buried him I went back.

Approaching the caravan I see a worried Raya.

"You came back?"

"No I am not here."

"Are you alright? I smell blood on your body."

"Don't worry. I'll cast some healing magic."

"Good. Seems like I was worried for nothing. Than let's continue."

"Okay dokey."

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AN: Sorry guys for the wait. The most dreaded part of the novel came and I struggled with it. It is the fighting part. I have not much confidence in it, so I hope you can give me some feedback on it, so that I can improve.

Thanks for reading.