MTLNOVEL Chapter 107: Succeeding
The Dark Mist Guardian was daring to risk getting heavily injured just to kill the duo. But Veer already had an escape plan for that, and the beast was just helping him.
Rain nodded, still having a little problem thinking straight. She tried to stand up, but her head was spinning round and round. She was just at the Beginner Stage, and the beast was at the Elite Stage. Forcibly devouring it would give her heavy side effects, and they were showing.
Noticing her condition, Veer clicked his tongue and tried to come up with something. The mountain was almost upon them, as the beast's speed was terrifying. In a matter of moments, it would collide with the mountain.
'No time to waste,' Veer thought, as he caught Rain by her waist. "Hold me tightly."
Saying that, he positioned her on his back, as she wrapped her hands around his neck and her legs around his waist. She was so small and light that he didn't even feel he was carrying someone.
"Good!" Veer smiled, as the dark mist assaulted his nostrils, but he ignored it. His eyes burned with excitement, as the towering wall of rocks got closer and closer.
His heart raced rapidly, as he bent forward. Just to be sure, he cast one look at his status.
[Name - Veer Ainsworth]
[Age - 17]
[Race: Royal High Elf]
[Class: Battle Mage (Novice)]
[Rank: E]
[Title: Bastard Prince, Prince of Nothing]
[HP: 121/150]
[MP: 73/6400 (inaccessible)]
[Stamina: 78/160]
[Aspect - Dragon Master (S-Rank)] [SSS-Rank (dormant)]
[Spells - Fire Bolt, Fire Bullet, Mana Pulse, Arcane Shield, Frost Grasp. One-Handed Arcane Shield]
[Techniques - Primordial Arcane Forge.]
[Abilities - Blazing Strike, Charm's Aura, Enhanced Mana Circulation.]
[Artefacts - Novice Spellblade, Heavenly Comb.]
His Mana was depleting quickly, as he was using it too much. He thought, 'The main problem is the Stamina.'
Two magic circles came alive below his feet as he pushed himself on the dark scales, launching himself into the air. The beast's momentum carried them forward, as he shot like a missile.
The rocks got closer and closer, but then he began to drop. At this rate, he would just plant himself on the solid rocks. However, just then, two Arcane Shields formed below him, which he used as a stepping stone to leap even higher.
His destination was the high ground where he could see some grass. He thought he might fail to reach, but a sudden gust of wind along with a shockwave threw him even higher.
"Got it!"
He reached it, but due to his speed, he had to roll many times before he came to a halt, Rain still plastered to his back like clothes refusing to let him go.
Veer's chest heaved up and down, as he looked into the clear blue sky. He had done it. He had survived yet another day.
However, things were far from over.
He turned his head and found Rain lying at his side. She was also looking at him with a smile on her face, "I did it, Boss. I'm not useless."
Veer chuckled at that and nodded, "Yeah, you're not useless. In fact, nobody is useless as they can be used for bad examples."
"Boss!!" Rain cried out.
"Haha!"
"Alright, now you gotta hear one of my jokes," Rain puffed her cheeks and said. "Sundays are always sad but..."
"But?"
"But the day before it is sadder day," saying that, Rain began to laugh, despite feeling pain in her bones.
It was such a silly joke, yet Veer was laughing alongside her. He tried to restrain himself and said, "I don't see any bad humour."
"I know, right?" Rain chuckled.
"Alright, I'll tell you one more," Veer said, as he searched his memories for the worst joke. "Everyone calls me emotionless..."
"Ohh!"
"I don't know how to feel about that."
It took a moment for Rain to understand, but when she did, she laughed out loud. She wiped a tear from the corner of her eye and said, "We have the best humour."
"Of course, but the beings living here don't," Veer sighed. "See that guy over there? It's come down." Your next journey awaits at empire
Rain stopped laughing and looked up, only to see a giant bird with seven legs and eleven wings diving down. Shivers ran down her spine when she looked into those crimson-red eyes.
"Let's go!" Veer said, as he stood up and helped Rain. Once again, he threw her on his back and ran towards the portal. It wasn't far away, but he still needed to get past the rocky path and jump occasionally.
Fortunately for them, the giant bird didn't spare them even a glance, as it dived towards the mountain's base. Then, the whole mountain shuddered as if a heavy earthquake had struck it.
Stumbling on his way, Veer finally reached his destination. The massive golden portal was carved into the rock, shimmering brightly in the sunlight. Its spiral design twisted inward, creating a mesmerizing pattern that seemed to pull everything toward its center.
The smooth, gleaming surface caught the light, making the portal look otherworldly. As objects and light approached, they were drawn irresistibly into the swirling vortex, disappearing into the depths beyond. The golden portal stood as a powerful gateway to an unknown place.
The duo stopped a short distance away from the portal so they wouldn't get sucked inside. They were still a little hesitant in entering it, as they didn't know anything about it.
Veer looked at his companion and asked, "Are you really sure this is the exit?"
"I think so," Rain said with uncertainty. "I have explored the whole area, Boss. Aside from this portal, there is nothing else. Only powerful Magical Creatures that can kill us in seconds and the never-ending forest."
"There is a Rune Formation here," Veer said. "I'm sure if we find its core, we can break it."
However, would he succeed in that?
Raising his head, Veer looked at the broken stone faces and thought, 'There is no way I'm staying in this creepy land. Fuck it! I need to get to El.'
He turned towards Rain and said, "We're jumping in."
"Whatever you decide, Boss!" Rain grinned.
Veer also smiled, and carrying Rain on his back, he jumped into the golden portal and let it suck them inside.