It was starting to become dusk as clouds rolled in from the east as the wind blew gently across the land, the grass swayed while gentle whistles of wind can be heard from the distance softly ringing in the air. At that moment light footsteps could suddenly be heard crushing leaves with each step but after a few seconds later the walking slowed to a complete stop as everything remained silent except for the sound of distant chirps of nearby birds.

"Letev Forest sure is beautiful this time of year," said a man in a light brown cloak covering his entire body. He began walking once again deeper into the forest for another five miles where he finally came to a stop and sat against a tree "This should be a good spot to rest for the night" he said as he lowered his hood revealing his wavy blonde hair and emerald green eyes. As the sun began to set he decided to set up camp and a few traps to protect himself throughout the night would be a wise decision.

The man stared into the fire with a blank face as he was lost in deep thought, then reached inside his pocket revealing a silver locket with a sapphire gem on its center as gold engravings cover the surface he clenched it in his hands "I'm sorry it had to be this way..." he frowned staring back into the fire.

"Til the end, you are forever in my heart," he said putting the locket inside his satchel glancing at the stars "What would they do?" he questioned as sleep fell upon him. During his slumber a vision began to form in his mind, it was bright as clouds surround the area he turned around to notice a figure of a woman but he could not see her completely. "Turn around it is not too late" she spoke, "There is still time to change your fate".

"I'm sorry but this is something that must be done" the man stated, "And what if you do not succeed this goal you're after" she countered.

"We won't know till I try," the man said with a grin. "Very well then heed my warning, they are coming and when the moon centers the sky of this night we shall know your fate" the women spoke clearly as the vision began to fade. He awoke with the thought of the women's words fresh in mind as he stood and packed his supplies and started moving towards the east up the mountains "Just a little farther" he stated.

Clouds of thunder began to form as a few flashes of light shine in the sky as he made his way through the trees and bushes in a hurry with strikes of lightning causing a roar in the sky with the wind picking up speed. When he reached the top of the mountain he panted trying to regain his breath attempting to move forward "I must keep going" he pants stopping for a rest.

"Ah, there you are," a familiar voice said from behind. The adventurer turned around to find a female smirking confidently as her fiery red hair blows in the wind as lightning reflections can be seen on her glasses "Kuma it's about time you showed up, what happened to your pet?" he smiled. "KUMA!!! HOW COULD YOU LEAVE IN ME IN THOSE TRAPS LIKE THAT!!!" a muscular man with a scar on his right eye shouted.

"You dumb dog, you fell for those yourself you should be ashamed I have no idea why master chose you" Kuma stated as she kicked him in the back of the head leaving him unconscious. "Seriously anyone with a brain would know not claim free barbecue in the woods" she sighed. "Kuma calm yourselves you are allies, you must show respect for your peers," an older gentleman with white hair said as he approached. "Yes master Marculos," Kuma said with a bow.

Marculos glanced at the adventurer with
a moment of silence then spoke, "My friend, do know why I am here, correct?" "Friends don't send entire armies after each other" he responded. "It is only us three here tonight, shall we negotiate," Marculos asked. "The answer is still no Marculos," the adventurer said with an angry look.

"It seems I have no choice then, all of this could be avoided if you would just cooperate with me" Marculos waved his hand drawing power from his spell tome to reawaken Qertus, "Thank you, master," he said as he stood. "All of my training would be for nothing if I gave in, now if you want it to come to get!" the adventure quickly drew a symbol for smoke to surround himself in. Once the smoke cleared the adventurer was gone "Go Qertus, make sure you bring it to me" said Marculos. "On it sir!" Qertus started with a smirk as he transforms letting out a howl.

The adventurer ran through the forest while Qertus followed closely behind chasing him by his scent "Man he's gotten fast" the adventurer states as he draws out symbols for bombs and sticks them on trees. As Qertus got near each tree an explosion would follow harming his hearing and sides causing him to pause while the adventurer summons a wave of water to push the werewolf into a locked cage.

"DAMN I'LL GET MY REVENGE ON YOU BOY!!!" Qertus shouted struggling to get out of the cage. "When you start being a good boy then I'll let you out" the adventurer laughed as he ran off "Okay one down all that's left is Kuma then I can finally end t-..." he stops as huge explosions of fire starts burning down the forest in the distance. "Why must they burn down such a lovely forest" he draws out the word rain as it begins to sprinkle to prevent the fire from spreading.

"Master I sense his power he is on the top of that hill" Kuma pointed to the northeast. "This ends here, please stay on standby Kuma" Marculos claimed as he launched himself into the direction of the hill at a rapid speed. "I'm always left out" Kuma sighed.

A ray of light could be seen heading in the direction of the adventurer "Yikes I didn't know he wanted it that bad!!" he ran in the opposite direction but ends up tripping on a branch falling off a cliff tumbling down the mountain screaming. When he reaches the bottom a pack of nearby dear run away "Ow that really hurt" he got up scratching his head.

"Hey, you scared off my dinner," a man with rough brown hair said with blues eyes holding a bow pointed at his face with a wearing a gray mask. "Sorry about that I would explain if I could bu-" a bolt of lightning crashed on the ground between the two men.

The two were blasted backward being separated as Marculos descended to the ground "Surrender already, I'm losing my patience, " Marculos said as lightning flickers around him. "Holy crap is that King Marculos, who are you and what did you do to piss him off!!" the archer said freaked out trying to recover from the blast. Marculos fired another bolt of lightning towards them as they scattered "Archer I apologize but we are stuck in this together now if you want to get out aid me and aim for his spell tome!" shouted the adventurer.

"Are you kidding me that guy has ended more wars single-handedly than I've eaten bowls of ramen" the archer argued. "Well looks like you won't be getting any more food until you help me" the adventurer then threw his satchel at the archer and smiled "You're it, see you on the other side" he disappeared.

"HEY COME BACK THIS ISN'T A GAME!!" yelled the archer running in fear as he hid behind a tree. "I just wanted some tasty meat, not a death wish," the archer said to himself. "If he didn't show up I would be on my way home with delicious meat, maybe I can still catch them" the archer took a look around the corner and found Marculos standing on the other side with his hand extended "The bag" he demanded.

Shock and fear filled the archer's mind "I think I just peed a little" he thought looking up as the adventurer appears behind Marculos and knocked him to the ground dragging the archer behind him. "THIS IS THE END!!!!" Marculos claimed furiously as he began charging up a massive fireball. "This is really bad I have to do something" the adventurer pushed the archer behind him "Do you know any kind of magic?"

"I can barely shoot a bow what makes you think I have magic" shouted the archer.
Marculos launched the fireball at the two as the archer hid in the back, with a wave of his palm the adventure drew the symbol water "Water slicer!" he yelled as an X-shaped water cut hit the fireball causing it to burnout. It left an angry expression in Marculos face "I am the king of this land, I will not lose to the likes of your presents!" he yelled.

A dark purple aura began to form around him causing markings to appear on his face and body "I will show you why I am the only king that can rule this land" he flung himself forward hitting the adventure causing him to go flying into the side of the mountain.

"HEY, ARE YOU OK!" called out the archer. "Hand over the satchel mortal" demanded Marculos more aggressively as he slowly stepped forward with a demonic look. "HOLY ARROW!" shouted the adventure as a hoard of arrows began flying through the air towards Marculos. At that moment the archer ran for his life taking cover behind a boulder as each arrow that hit Marculos exploded sending massive shock waves in every direction causing the archer to fall on the ground.

There was silence in the air for a moment as Marculos stood with only a scratch "Did you really think that could hurt me" he smirked. The satchel in the archer's hands began to glow as he guarded it while Marculos began approaching him one again. "Its time" whispered the adventure.

He ran towards the archer and stood between him and Marculos "Give me your hand, there's no time to explain anymore" he told the archer. The archer hesitated at first but then took his hand as he was helped up "This won't be our last encounter, we shall meet again but before you go I must ask you a favor." "I don't think now is a good time to be asking for one" stated the archer.

"Become my successor, I will grant you my powers to protect this world," the adventure asked politely. "I apologize but I have to decline that's too much responsibility," said the archer. "Very well then please guard the items in the satchel with your life if it falls into the wrong hands our world will be destroyed" he pushed the archer back as he started to disappear as if he was being teleported as Marculos charged towards them the adventurer smiled as white glow surrounded him as he faced the angry king with his hands held up as a bright light began filling the area blinding everyone in sight.

"Secret Art......"