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Suddenly, one of the larger bandits stepped forward with a sneer on his face. "You think you can come into our camp and demand to know who our leader is? You'll regret this, stranger." The bandit drew his sword and charged at Zellrid. With lightning-fast reflexes, Zellrid dodged the attack and struck back with a powerful blow that sent the bandit reeling to the ground.
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Before charging toward Zellrid with their swords uplifted, the other bandits paused briefly. Without saying a word, Zellrid fought the bandits, his blade flashing through the air as he masterfully parried and avoided their blows.
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"Talean Ji would be furious if he found out how a man with only one hand gained the upper hand on us," one of them remarked. As Zellrid successfully avoided the bandits' strikes, his heart raced and his adrenaline pounded. He understood that if he didn't keep his focus, one mistake could lead to his demise. He dodged their attacks and countered them. The only one remaining after Zeldrid had
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killed them all and begged for mercy. "Please don't hurt me," the survivor pleaded, offering up their supplies and gold. "I can give you a lot of gold if that's what you want." His hands were covered in blood. zellrid walked toward the bandit like a wounded animal, unsure of what it would do next. His appearance was frightening, but even worse than that was the lightning that raced up his arm.
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and threatened to burst from his fingertips at any moment. As he came closer, the survivor realized the man was not a normal human but a monster. "If you know what's best for you, tell me where your leader is located. I'm starting to become agitated." When Zellrid got to the bandit, he knelt beside him, and the bandit pleaded, "No! Don't kill me. I'm doomed either way; please show mercy." The bandit was then addressed by Zellrid,
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who put his finger over his mouth and stated, "One gesture and your brain will explode; choose wisely between a death by sword or a death by lighting."
The bandit told Zellrid where to find Talean Ji after rapidly realizing that Zellrid's decision would determine his future. "We've collected over a hundred people in a nearby cave with an unusual form. In the cave's underground area, the chief is to be found."
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He gave Zellrid the information, and Zellrid got to his feet and went away without turning around. After hours of walking, Zellrid eventually arrived at the cave the bandit had specified. It was concealed and difficult to find; in the pitch-black night, Zellrid could hardly make out its outline. He slowly approached it, alert and prepared for anything that could come his way.
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As he entered the cave, Zellrid was met by a large group of people. In the center of it, stood a tall, muscular man, Talean Ji. At first glance, Zellrid could see that he was dressed in luxurious clothing and had an air about him that radiated power and authority.
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The chief addressed Zellrid, commending him for his bravery. In a moment of generosity, the chief allowed him to go free on the condition that he give up his sword and the gold purse he carried.
Zellrid saw Talean Ji, and the sight filled him with rage. He spoke in a loud, booming voice that made every bandit tremble. "What do you find so amusing about shattering lives? What's so great about destroying people? What value do you see in killing innocent individuals?" He then started to walk slowly towards Talean Ji, his hand flexing around the hilt of his sword.
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Talean Ji let out a low chuckle and said, "You foolish man. Don't you know that power is everything? I find pleasure in taking whatever I want, whenever I want it." He sneered at Zellid and continued, "You see, I don't believe in morals or ethics. All that matters is what I desire and the control that comes with it."
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Grinning, Zellrid gently removed his weapon from his belt. He looked Talean Ji in the eyes and moved quickly toward him. Nonetheless, he sent orders to his gang of criminals to capture Zellrid and then descended into the tunnel. To get closer to Talean Ji, Zellrid engaged the bandits in fierce combat, his blade slicing into theirs. He could hear their labored groans and sense the force of each stroke that struck him.
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Even though the bandits significantly outnumbered Zellrid, he refused to give up. The struggle had left him with several wounds, some of which were life-threatening. He yelled with ferocity, threatening retribution and pledging to kill each one of his enemies. He was battling with such incredible speed that the bandits appeared to be moving slowly. When they passed away, all they could see was the river of blood gushing from their fallen buddy and a flash of lightning. At last, Zellrid was left standing alone. He painfully walked back to where Talean Ji had been standing.
Puzzled, Zellrid searched around for any clues to the location of the criminal. The area seemed vacant apart from a small tunnel that had collapsed at its entrance area seemed vacant apart from a small tunnel that had collapsed at its entrance. Zellrid was appalled when he found what lay within: dozens of women bound and chained, their children suffering from malnutrition. Talean Ji was a slave trader and had been trading people inhumanely. One of the women, whose body was uncovered, said, "Please kill me. One of their kids is inside of me. To avoid having a monster child, I would rather die.
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"The scene was horrific, with bodies strewn about and the stench of death filling the air.
Talean Ji's cruelty led to a tragic end for many innocent people.
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The woman's plea for death was heartbreaking, a testament to the desperation and hopelessness that had consumed them all. It
It was clear that something needed to be done to put an end to this kind of barbarism.
The survivors would need care and support to recover from their trauma, and justice needed to be served for those who had lost their lives.
It was a stark reminder of the dark side of humanity but also a call to action for those who wished to make a difference in the world. then zellrid spook in a sad manner, "Don't worry, I'll be back to assist you. I'll see that the person who brought about your suffering pays for it. I'm coming back.
" He then scanned his surroundings with his electrokinetic abilities to see if he could sense any signs of life in the cave. After searching for Talean Ji's whereabouts, he used his electrical powers to detect any heartbeats that might be present.
Using his powers, Zellrid soon detected a faint vibration coming from the depths of the cave and followed it until he stumbled upon Talean Ji, who was concealing himself in a concealed chamber. He approached the room carefully, taking small, tentative steps. As he drew closer, Zellrid could hear the sound of Talean Ji's labored breathing. The air in the chamber was thick with tension, and Zellrid could sense that Talean Ji was in a state of distress. Without hesitation, Zellrid entered; he was raged but silenced.
Instead of speaking, he concentrated all of his energy on imagining the life this woman and her children might have had but for Talean Ji's evil. He stared at Talean Ji in disgust as he thought about the innocent lives lost before finally saying, "Now this is personal." "BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!" Talean Ji stopped grinning and wore a serious look. Why do you think the master race will fall to the unstoppable shadow? Even though you might think you have everything under control, you do not. Zellrid was tempted to strike at Talean Ji, but he remained calm and inquired, "What are you talking about?" With a wine glass in his hand, Talean Jii retorted, "Ahhh, you want to talk."
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Although he could feel his anger building inside of him, Zellrid took a deep breath and made an effort to remain composed. Then, Talean Jii grinned and said, "I don't want anyone else to get hurt because of your bad intentions.
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Boy, wake up and realize that this is not a land of happiness; those who you perceive to be my slaves were saved by me from certain death in the wilderness. Yes, they would not have chosen this way of life, but this is the world we live in. Not always do you get what you want.
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Talean Ji dropped his glass of wine out of fear as Zellrid burst into a fit of raucous, uncontrollable laughter. "huh, saved? I'll tell you something, Talean Ji: I'm not a hero, and I'm not looking for justice. I carry out my judgment as well as I slay monsters.",
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Zellrid's laughter slowly subsided, and his expression turned serious. "But I do believe in making things right," he said firmly. "And that includes protecting innocent lives from those who would harm them." He took a step towards Talean Ji, his hand twitching by his side as if ready to strike. Talean Ji stumbled backward, feeling the weight of Zellrid's words pressing down on him. "You're a fool," he spat out. "A naive, foolish boy who doesn't know anything about the real world." He paused for a moment before continuing with an ominous tone in his voice.
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"But soon enough, you will, Zellrid. You will learn just how little control you have in this world."
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Zellrid strode directly up to Talean Ji, his piercing gaze never straying. "I don't care about your warnings," he declared as a brilliant electric glow began to surround him. Talean Ji shouted in terror: "If you harm me, all the lives imprisoned in that cell will be lost. Every woman and child held captive there will die."
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Zellrid didn't say a word; he just threw a punch at Talean Jii, and his face crashed against the wall.
Then he heard the cries of anguish emanating from the slaves' prison cell.
He brutally yanked Talean Ji, his fingers digging into the man's flesh with a painful vice-like grip, until he reached the cold slave cell. The gruesome sight of the carnage laid bare before him made him recoil in revulsion—the ground drenched in blood, children screaming and whimpering in terror, women sobbing brokenly as they watched in horror. Then suddenly, the sickening sound of a slave's head exploding echoed through the walls, showering her brains and her unborn baby across the ground.
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Two corpses were sprawled across the floor, covered in their blood. Zellrid looked over to Talean Jii and saw him laughing maniacally.
"What I told you" He wiped the blood from his pants while maintaining his laughter. He continued to laugh. In despair, Zellrid threw down his sword and knelt on the ground. Talean Jii's voice echoed from behind him. He drew slowly to claim Zellrid's weapon, saying sternly, "You are responsible." If you had listened to me, they would still be here; instead, you decided to play the hero, and they are no longer there. Realizing he had spoken, zellrid experienced a wave of overwhelming guilt.
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He sat there for a while, trying to make sense of what had happened as the air grew colder. As the moonlight was diminished by the shadows of long-gone spirits, the cave walls around him started to blur into a bluish hue. He took a quick look around, but there were only crows in the area. far away were observing his movements.
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Zellrid felt a sharp pain shoot through his body and looked down to see Talean Jii stab him with the sword. He decided to accept his death, which would be peaceful and cold, rather than fight back. Talean Jii clenched Zellrid's sword in his hands and growled. He spat mockingly, "I heard they call you Zellrid the Arcanist, the famous monster slayer. "What a waste!" Talean drank deeply from the blood that trickled down Zellrid's sword blade.
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I want to tell you something about the people of Lonrag before you leave. I worry that I might be the last person of my race to remain alive. We have a special talent that teaches us how to control our bodies by tasting blood. Zellrid felt deep sorrow for what had happened as the darkness engulfed him. He continued to kneel there, prostrating himself in front of death, while his body went numb and his breathing gradually became weaker. Zellrid accepted it all with grace, even after Talean Jii tortured him by stabbing him multiple times.
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respect in his heart. He only managed to whisper one word just before closing his eyes for the last time: "Forgive me, Mom." An unforgettable journey for Zellrid came to an end as his body sagged and one tear fell down his cheek. Before turning away, Talean Jii took one last look around him. Then, the cave wall began to tremble while Zellrid's body started to move. It appeared to be a blaze at first but soon transformed into a pitch-black space. "Wait." Talean Jii had never seen the shadows of Zellrid's soul in the air before, but they were still there. His surroundings were illuminated by a weak light.
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"Brother, let me take it from her while you rest."
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Talean Jii was astounded by Zellrid's ability to even walk. "Who are you speaking with", With a calming and determined voice, Zellrid turned around. I am Zinorc, the brother of Zellrid. I believe my spirit is within him, and you have committed a grave mistake by awakening such hatred inside him. While Talean backed away in shock at the sudden appearance of Zinorc, it was too late—the abyss was already consuming the cavern. Zinorc turned to the enslaved people and cried out, "Flee if you want to stay alive! My abyss has rusted your chains."
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Talean Jii watched in horror as the ground beneath his feet began to crumble. The enslaved people fled, stumbling and tripping over themselves as they tried to escape the all-consuming abyss.
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Zellrid's eyes shone with wicked, otherworldly wrath that made Talean Jii's every vein tremble. "You will face the same fate as that slave," he spat out venomously. Talean Jii quickly unsheathed his sword, bracing himself for the battle ahead.
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Zellrid charged at him in a blinding flurry of blows, but Talean Jii was agile enough to avoid them and struck Zellrid across the chest. He stumbled back momentarily before launching another attack even more furiously. Their swords clashed and sparked like lightning in the dank cavern, creating an ear-splitting cacophony.
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As Talean Jii activated the Lorang Seal, a powerful aura engulfed them both - its light illuminating the runes on his arms and shining brighter than any star in the sky. Zinorc's face showed no fear even while under this abyssal atmosphere, instead taking steps forward with a menacing expression.
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"You cannot win, Jii," Zinorc declared. "My command is absolute."
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Talean Jii was thrown into disarray and attacked randomly with techniques imbued with Lorang Blood Techniques. Even so, Zinorc grasped nothing of what was happening until he noticed his own body dripping with blood - signifying he would soon meet the same end as his slaves.
Zinorc chuckled as he wiped the blood from his chin, relishing in the pain. "You think that pitiful display of techniques can defeat me? I am one with the abyss!" With a flick of his wrist, Zinorc summoned forth an army of twisted creatures born out of darkness and decay to aid him in
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his fight. Talean Jii faltered, his mind racing with fear and desperation. The creatures swarmed around him like a pack of feral beasts, slashing at him with their razor-sharp claws.
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With each strike, Talean Jii felt the might of Zinorc pressing down on him; he was in a battle full of slashing and explosions as Zinorc observed him from his throne crafted out of the abyss.
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Talean Jii howled in rage as he stood his ground, shrugging off the relentless onslaught of creatures. He felt a rampant energy coursing through him, like a tempestuous river—the power of Lorang that permeated him and filled his veins with ferocious rage. Swinging his blade in a maddening frenzy, Talean Jii tore through the hordes of beasts, showering them in an explosion of blood and carnage.
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As the last creature dissipated into nothingness, Talean Jii turned his attention back to Zinorc. His enemy was still seated on his throne crafted out of abyssal darkness, and he watched with a sinister smile as each attack failed miserably against him.
"I am the harbinger of your downfall." . zinorc spat,
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