Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 81: Told You

Raegar watched the Dawnfire soldiers looting the battlefield, while the towering tiger man commented in a jovial tone. ''Good news for you, the academies haven't canceled the tests. The empress insists the younger generation's education shouldn't be derailed by the war.''

''That's good, I'll keep traveling northwest until reaching Hollowood Forest where the pirates are raiding and running amok,'' he answered while summoning his dagger that appeared in his hand.

Following that, Ranthor spoke while looking at the Silverspear warriors. ''I'm going to check on the soldier's boy. Get back to my little sister's breakfast, she's been in a good mood since meeting you again.''

Raegar gave a curt nod, then turned toward the town, casting Flash Step to vanish and reappear atop the wall in an instant. A heartbeat later, he materialized on the street below, startling onlookers with his sudden presence.

Unfazed by their gasps and wide-eyed stares, he brushed past the crowd and made his way toward Elara's house. After ten minutes of walking, he arrived at her place and knocked on the door.

Moments later, her sweet voice sounded out along with some banging. ''Come in silly! There's no need to knock.''

Raegar stepped inside, spotting the orange-haired woman busy with plating the food while her brown skin gleamed under the Aether lights lighting up the room. Elara then turned to him with a big smile.

''Sit down Rae,'' she said with bright green eyes while motioning toward the table. ''Don't just stand there, you'll let the breeze inside.''

Following that, he sat down while Elara brought over plates full of meats, which made his stomach rumble when the delicious aroma wafted up his nose. This made her beam at his reactions.

''Tuck in, I bet that fight made you hungry on top of everything that happened yesterday,'' she said.

Raegar agreed and the two started eating while she told him about her mission being canceled due to the war and the guild was ordered to protect Greenfield. After hearing this, it caught his attention, prompting him to ask. ''Have you heard anything about my parents?''

Elara inclined her head in a measured nod before revealing. ''Alaric has taken the bulk of the Blackwood army north,'' she began, her voice steady. ''Meanwhile, Victoria plans to make for Deadwater City once the King's Way is safer, seeking sanctuary there.''

She took a swig of ale and continued. ''Duskmoor County lies in ashes, torched to the ground, because the Count is locked in battle with the Lunathyrians.''

''Okay,'' he said while trying some bacon. ''Thank you for that. I'll travel using the King's Way until reaching Shadowpine Pass, I'll help the empire take the castle there, which should direct the enemies further south and away from my home.''

The tiger woman went wide-eyed but giggled. ''You never cease to amaze me, but all I do is ask you to be careful. I would have come with you but my contract is up in a few weeks and I have to travel north for another job.''

Afterward, the duo continued talking while eating their breakfast. As he was busy tearing into a steak he took out some campfire bread and gave some to Elara, who looked confused as she questioned. ''Why are you giving me this? It's used with stews.''

Raegar chuckled and spoke with a grin as he stuffed the bread with the meat. ''Add some like this then try it. I ate it every night in Bloodfang Forest, it's delicious and you won't be able to get enough of it.''

Elara followed his instructions and took a bite only for her green eyes to go wide with amazement prompting him to comment. ''Told you.''

When she heard that the two of them started laughing before they finished off their breakfast, just as a soldier rushed into the room with a worried expression. ''Some of the guys are fighting commander, we need your help.''

The tiger woman turned to him with a regretful expression, but Raegar spoke. ''Go, I'll stay here until you get back so we can say goodbye.''

Elara nodded before slipping out of the room. Alone, he settled back, drawing a slow breath as he began to gather. A quiet calm washed over him, the familiar pull of Aether seeping into his core like a steady tide.

Raegar felt it surge through him, replenishing his inner pools until they brimmed with energy and he couldn't take any more. Satisfied, he eased out of his trance just as the tiger woman stepped into the room.

She had an apologetic smile before speaking. ''Problems with the guild need my attention, this is where we say goodbye for now, Rae, I wish we could relax for a while longer, but the commander will deduct my pay if I ignore another situation.''

''Don't worry about it, I know guilds are strict like that'' he replied while standing up. ''I also need to get moving, maybe I'll be lucky to meet my mother on the road.''

Following that, the tiger woman stepped forward and hugged as she whispered. ''Thank you for surviving, I was worried when we left you back in that forest.''

He chuckled but returned the gesture while replying. ''I always survive Elara, when we meet again I'll tell you everything I've been up to.''

After the farewells were exchanged, the older woman departed, leaving him alone as he stepped onto the balcony. A gust of cold air swept over him, brushing against his skin and sending a shiver down his spine.

Raegar quickly took out a cloak from his storage ring and wrapped it around his shoulders, the fabric was a welcome shield against the chill. He used Flash Step to travel toward the western wall.

When he arrived, he jumped off it and landed with a thud before he started traveling toward Shadowpine Pass. It took him a few days but his eyes widened when seeing the massive castle that blocked the road east.

'So this is stopping the Dawnfire armies from moving west,' he mused while gripping his blades. 'Let's cause some chaos.'

He cast Enhancement that boosted his power before he started sprinting toward the wall as screams erupted. A wave of projectiles and mana blasts arched through the air, forcing him to cast Flash Step.

Moments later, Raegar appeared below the wall as dozens of explosions erupted and caused the ground to shake. Without waiting, he appeared atop the wall with his daggers out and an evil smirk on his face.

The demons quickly reacted and charged at him, but he blocked the first series of attacks before hitting them with a Lightningfire Blast which set them alight while their bodies shuddered thanks to the shock.

Raegar rushed forward and started slashing through the enemy's legs, which brought down loads of demon soldiers. Panic erupted as he rushed around while slaughtering dozens of enemies that dropped dead.

They couldn't keep up with his speed or the Hydra Blades that zoomed around the courtyard of the castle before killing even more. He was throwing Thunder and Fire Bombs into the incoming crowds, he couldn't fight head on.

Explosions rang out as he continued slashing his way through until he reached the command center where a Tier Three Warrior was waiting to attack him, but he didn't enter but threw three Light Bombs into the building with a smirk.

A blinding light erupted seconds later, giving Raegar the opening he needed. He surged indoors, cutting down every demon in his path until he reached their leader who was wearing dark armor while wielding a long sword.

The hulking figure staggered, rubbing at his eyes as he fumbled through the haze. Closing the distance in an instant, he unleashed a barrage of a dozen Stormfire Bullets, the crackling projectiles slamming into the leader's body.

It let out a rage-filled roar before rushing toward him while his eyes tracked the demon's weapon as it cleaved through the air, but he rolled forward, leaving only an inch between them, seizing the moment to plunge his dagger into the back of the enemy's knee.

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The leader faltered, collapsing within seconds, a guttural snarl escaping. But with a flick of his wrist, he hurled his second dagger. The weakened Tier Three demon raised its weapon, deflecting the blade.

'Shit, that's not all I can do!' he thought with his excitement soaring.

He yanked the weapon toward him using Aether, when it got close he kicked its hilt. The blade launched through the air, streaking toward the enemy, who tried to block, but the dagger shattered the sword and his blade pierced his eye.

With a final, anguished roar, the leader toppled backward, hitting the ground with a resounding thud that echoed through the command center. He basked in the aftermath as more soldiers rushed in and started fighting him.

Raegar wove through the onslaught, parrying and blocking the flurry of strikes aimed at him. In the same breath, he unleashed volleys of Stormfire Bullets finding their marks among the demons.

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