2025-04-03 22:45:43Leon looked at the trees around him, feeling something wrong. There is a voice ... a voice that shouldn't be there. Like a whisper that fell in the air.
He turned to the variant. "You hear that?"
A silent variant for a moment, then nodded slowly. "It's not the sound of the wind."
Leon felt his hair standing. He activated Arkana's vision deeper, trying to see the source of the sound. And that's where he saw it - a faint -shaped humanoid shaped that stands between the trees, staring at him with blank eyes.
[Entity unknown detected]
[Analysis ... failed]
Leon immediately grabbed his sword. "There's something there."
The variant is not surprised. "I know."
"What's that?" Leon asked in a low voice.
The variant stares forward with a serious expression. "If we are lucky, it is only the spirit of this forest guard. If we are not lucky ..."
Leon is waiting for the sequel, but the variant does not finish his words.
Suddenly, the whisper sound even louder. Now, Leon can understand some of the words.
"Back ... retreat ... don't see ..."
However, instead of retreating, Leon even stepped closer. If this entity gives a warning, it means that something is hidden in this place.
Variant sighed. "I know you will do that."
Leon didn't answer. He continued to walk toward one of the giant trees, where he could see strange symbols of vague glow. He touched the trunk, and suddenly ...
The explosion of light enveloped the world around him.
-
When Leon opened his eyes, he was no longer in the forest.
He stood in the middle of an endless vast plain, with a red blood sky above it. In the distance, black mountains towering, and in front of them, a giant city stands in destruction.
In the middle of the city, a black tower towering.
Leon could feel something - the dark energy that was so strong, flowing from the tower was like a heartbeat.
Then, a deep voice echoed in the air.
"You finally arrived."
Leon turned around, and that's where he saw it.
The tall figure is dark robe, with a face covered with an iron mask that only has a narrow gap for the eyes. His aura was so pressing, as if the world itself was subject to him.
"Who are you?" Leon asked, preparing for his sword.
The figure did not answer. He just raised his hand, and in an instant, the world around Leon changed again.
-
Leon gasped and returned to the forest, his breathing hunted.
The variant stared at him attentively. "You see something, right?"
Leon grasped his chest, he could still feel the rest of the fear of the vision.
"Black tower ... an iron -robed figure ..." he muttered.
The variant eyes widened. "Black tower? Are you sure?"
Leon nodded. "Do you know something about him?"
Variant sighed long. "If your eyesight is true ... then our journey has just become much more dangerous."
Leon clenched his fist. "I don't care. I have to know what happened."
The variant stared at him for a long time, then nodded. "Then, we must find an answer before they find it first."
And with that, their journey to deeper truth began.
The forest remained quiet, as if holding his breath after Leon returned from his eyesight. Although the cold air pierced his skin, cold sweat soaked his neck. The vision about the black tower and the figure of the iron -robed continued to ring in his mind.
The variant stared at him sharply. "We have to go. We can't linger here."
Leon is still trying to control his heartbeat. "Tell me, what do you know about the black tower?"
Variant sighed, then looked around, making sure no one was eavesdropping. "It's not just an ordinary tower. Black tower is the center of the power of darkness that has long been lurking in this world. Those who entered into it never returned in the same condition."
Leon narrowed his eyes. "So you believe it's real?"
"I'm more than just believing. I've seen it."
Leon stiffened. "When?"
The variant of tightening the gloves. "Five years ago, when I was still part of the order of the light guard."
Leon was surprised. He did not expect this man to have a background in the legendary order.
The variant continued, "We were sent in a mission to investigate the increase in dark magic activity on the royal border. We thought it was just an ordinary disorder ... until we found them."
"They?" Leon repeated, his heart began to beat faster.
The variant nodded. "The shadow of eternal. Followers of the darkness who vow to be loyal to something bigger than we can imagine."
At that moment, Leon felt the cold spread to his backbone. He remembered the whisper sound he heard earlier.
"So you think we are connected to them now?"
"I don't think." The variant stared at him with a serious expression. "I'm certain."
-
They began to move deeper into the forest, their steps barely voiced between large roots and scattered dry leaves. Leon tried to understand what was happening. The system has brought him so far, giving him the strength and opportunity to survive. However, is he really ready to face something this big?
Suddenly, the system rang again.
[Warning: Unknown Entity is approaching.]
Leon stopped in place. "There is something approaching."
The variant is immediately prepared, pulling the sword. "From where?"
Leon closed his eyes for a moment, relying on Arkana's vision to detect sources of threats.
And then he saw it.
The shadow moves between the trees, has no exact shape, only lumps of darkness that seem to move alone. They crept in the ground like life fog, surrounding them in a slow circle.
Variant swear slowly. "The imagination of eternal ..."
Leon gripped his sword tighter. "Can they be hurt?"
"Only with a holy magic or Arkana's energy attack."
The system sounds again.
[Analysis is complete.]
[Abadi Shadow: Dark Energy -Based Entities. Vulnerable to light -based attacks or pure energy.]
Leon looked at his sword and made a quick decision. He activated the strengthening of Arkana, letting the blue glowing energy enveloped his sword bar.
"Then let's try it."
-
The battle broke out quickly.
One of the shadows shot towards Leon, its shape turned into a sharp spear. With a quick reflex, Leon parried him with his sword, and when his blades touched the shadow, there was a hissing sound like boiling steam. The shadow shook violently before being destroyed into a dark flake.
"This works!" Leon exclaimed.
The variant has moved quickly, using his energy-coated sword attack to destroy other shadows.
However, more and more shadows have sprung up from the forest. They seemed endless.
[Warning: The number of enemies increases.]
Leon gritted his teeth. "We can't keep fighting like this. They are too many!"
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 7 Black Tower
The variant of cutting one more shadow before shouting. "Then we run away!"Leon knows it's the right decision. The two of them immediately turned around and ran as fast as possible, leaving the shadows behind. They ran endlessly, jumped over large roots and penetrated dense bushes. However, the scary whispering sound continued to follow them. And then, suddenly, light appeared in front of them. Out of the shadow of the forest, they arrived at an ancient ruins. Giant stone pillars towering, covered with moss and roots. In the midst of the ruins, a giant magic circle carved on the ground, dim and dim. Panting variant. "We can use it to leave here!"Leon doesn't hesitate. They immediately stepped into the magic circle. However, before they could activate it, a sound echoed in the air. "You won't go anywhere."Leon and the variant froze. From the darkness, the figure of a black robe with bright red eyes appeared, walking slowly towards them. Leon immediately recognized his aura.
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 8 Touring to the Black Tower
They began to prepare for their journey to the black tower - a place where the truth and danger of waitingThat night, Leon sat on the edge of the fireplace, sharpening his sword while his mind continued to spin. Black Tower ... What will wait for him there? Answer? Or death? Variants come and sit next to him. "Are you really sure you want to do this?"Leon nodded. "I can't retreat now."Variant sighed. "Alright. We leave before dawn."-When Fajar messed up, Leon, variants, and small groups of riding soldiers leaving the camp. They moved quickly, crossing the grasslands and dark forests, headed north where the black tower stood in the distance like a dark shadow on the horizon. The closer they are to their destination, the air is getting cold and thicker with an unnatural magical aura. The surrounding land began to change-the trees were dry, and the wind brought a faint whisper that made their hair goosebumps. "This place feels ... die," murmured one of the soldiers. Leon swallow
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 9 unexpected loss
[Dark energy detected beyond the threshold. Must immediately overcome the source for survival.]Leon took a deep breath, concentrating energy in his body. "I will not give up!"With the remaining power, he focused energy in one point in his chest and released it. A bright light explosion suddenly radiated from within him, destroying the dark energy that wrapped his body. The black -robed figure looked surprised, but did not show fear. "So fast ... interesting."However, before Leon could go further, the crystal ball exploded with a deafening explosion. The strong wind sweeps the entire room, and Leon is thrown back. When his eyes opened again, the black -robed figure had disappeared, and the black tower seemed to disappear in a dark fog. Leon felt dizzy, his body was tired, and the system gave a warning about the level of damage that was quite severe. But one thing is certain: this is just the beginning. Leon woke up with a heavy feeling all over his body. When his eyes open, what
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 10 Forgotten world
However, before everything was dark, Leon felt something had changed. A soft voice, like a whisper coming from within himself, was clearly heard. "Control ... control ... or everything will be destroyed."The voice made Leon open his eyes and tried to control the power that flowed into his body. He felt a very strange sensation - like there were two competing forces in him. One is full of darkness and destruction, while the other feels warm and full of life. Leon knew that he could not constantly rely on systems or external forces. This is the time for him to fight alone, to fight the destiny that binds him. With all courage, he focused himself on the light in his heart - a light that had been covered by darkness. Slowly, the strength in him began to turn around, flowing with control. The gate, which previously could not be opened, now began to move. Slowly, the black stone shifted, giving a way to Leon to a bigger and more mysterious world. Behind the gate, Leon saw a vast valle
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 11call from depth
Leon's steps are more stable to enter the darker valley, even though the light inside him still radiates brightly. Every step feels heavy, as if the land underneath reminds of the dark history that is carved in this earth. Cold and moist air burst into his body, increasing the weight of the burden he must carry. However, he did not feel afraid. Every word of the valley guard woman echoed in her mind, pushing her to step forward. [Warning: The dark entity is getting closer. Be careful.]Warnings from the system reappeared, but Leon felt no need to depend on the system to find out what to do. The power that flows in him, although not yet fully controlled, gives him more than enough encouragement to move forward. He already knew that this was the choice he made - and there was no way backwards. In front of him, a ruins of ancient buildings emerged from the fog that began to surround him. A large temple that used to be used for magical or worship ceremonies, is now destroyed and forgott
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince chapter 12
Shortly thereafter, the fog around him trembled. From the gap between the dead trees, a shadow appeared in a dark robe. He did not walk, but hovering slowly closer, his face was covered in a silver mask with dragon carving. Leon prepares to be alert, his magic energy slowly flows into the palm of the hand. "Calm down, the prince was wasted," said the figure, his voice was heavy and echoed like an echo between ancient rocks. "I'm not your enemy. I ... your inheritance keeper."Leon stiffened. The words hit him loudly. "What do you mean? Who are you really?"The figure raised his hand. From the palm of his hand appeared a pale blue light, forming the symbol of the Old Kingdom-the same lambes as leon had seen in the prohibited records of the Arkana Academy Library. "My name is Vireon, the last guard of the Arkana Dynasty. When the palace was destroyed and the blood of the nobles was hunted to the roots, our job was to hide a true heritage. And now, that blood is beating in your body."
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince Chapter 13RISE BLOOD, CUTE WITHING
The roar of energy shakes the air. Leon's aura is now wrapping his body like a living layer of black-purple fire. His eyes were bright red. His breathing was heavy, deep, and rhythmic. His body adapted quickly, as if every sigh of breath was integrated with the strength of the ancestral heritage that now exploded out of him. The two remaining hunters exchanged glances. They are no longer rash. "He began to blend," whispered one of them. "It can't be left. Call a curse level three."One of the hunters lifts his middle finger to the sky. Blood drips from the palm of the hand and forms a circular symbol in the air. Suddenly the ground trembled, and from the gaps of the stone, the scaly black hands appeared that stuck wildly, gripping whatever they achieved. Leon was grinning. "Do you think I'm afraid of lonely mubs like that?"But Vireon shouted, "Don't underestimate it! It's a summons from the darkness of the darkness! If your body is touched, your soul energy can be snatched away!"
Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince CHAPTER 13. RISE BLOOD, CUTE WITHING
The roar of energy shakes the air. Leon's aura is now wrapping his body like a living layer of black-purple fire. His eyes were bright red. His breathing was heavy, deep, and rhythmic. His body adapted quickly, as if every sigh of breath was integrated with the strength of the ancestral heritage that now exploded out of him. The two remaining hunters exchanged glances. They are no longer rash. "He began to blend," whispered one of them. "It can't be left. Call a curse level three."One of the hunters lifts his middle finger to the sky. Blood drips from the palm of the hand and forms a circular symbol in the air. Suddenly the ground trembled, and from the gaps of the stone, the scaly black hands appeared that stuck wildly, gripping whatever they achieved. Leon was grinning. "Do you think I'm afraid of lonely mubs like that?"But Vireon shouted, "Don't underestimate it! It's a summons from the darkness of the darkness! If your body is touched, your soul energy can be snatched away!"
Latest Chapter
Chapter 26: Burned Heaven
🇦🇹 Chapter 26: Burned HeavenVireonHe stood in an empty field, quiet, except for one person - his father. A dashing soldier who died while protecting the palace."I'm proud of you, my son," said the father."But I don't deserve to be a part of them," Vireon said. "I'm just a thief who gets lost.""You stole for life. But you fight for others. That's enough."---The three of them regained consciousness simultaneously. The balancing the soul bowed his head, the scale in his hand glowed."Your soul is not perfect. But you haven't disappeared. Miss."Behind him, the sand separated to form a road to the ancient building in the form of a half sunset."There," Leon said, his voice trembled slightly. "The last fraction."&
Chapter 25: The guard is locked
🇦🇹Chapter 25: The guard is locked in time.The creature roared. Not sick, but surprised."He can feel!" shouted Vireon. "We can make him aware!""Don't use deadly strength!" exclaimed Leon. "Focus on the pillar of light!"Raina closed her eyes, holding her stick tightly. "Come on ... come on ..." he muttered.From the end of the stick, a warm white light appeared - not hot, but pure and soothing. He targets Vorug's chest, right in the ancient symbol that burned half."Let go of your pain, Vorug ..." Raina whispered. "We are not your enemy ..."The creature groaned. His body shook violently, then began to crack in the chest. From inside, not blood or darkness that comes out - rather a small light bursts, such as flakes of memories that float upwards.Leon looked at him with
CHAPTER 24: The light that settles in the dark
🇦🇹CHAPTER 24: The light that settles in the darkTheir footsteps echoed in a narrow stone hallway. Cold and moist air piercing bones, old soil smells and long candles filling the senses. The walls are filled with ancient carvings-protection, light spells, and names that have been mostly erased time.Leon walked at the front, one hand holding the magic torch that was burning calmly on his palm. The light danced on the wall, creating a shadow that occasionally made Vireon stop for a moment and looked suspiciously."How long is this place hidden?" asked Vireon, her voice slowly, but echoed."Nearly two decades," answered Leon softly. "Since the attack. Not many people know there is this hallway."Raina pays attention to wall engraving. "Every symbol here ... like a story. This is not just a hiding place, huh?"Leon nodded. "This is the reflec
Chapter 23
🇦🇹Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince"Chapter 23.Leon stood up again, even though his knees trembled. He looked at Raina. "Give me time. I will enter his mind. You keep this circumference intact.""Crazy," Raina said, but his hands still turned on the protector, adding a new line so as not to collapse.Leon closed his eyes. His hands were placed on the floor, then his body stiff. In his mind, he slid into the darkness, looking for the remnants of Arkan who was buried deep.In the real world, the creature struggled like a trapped animal. Vireon jumped, his sword hit the black fog's shoulder, and for a moment the creature screamed."Now, Raina!" he shouted.Raina hit the ground with her wand. The wave of blue light radiated into the body of the creature, making him shiver and sat down. Black smoke sl
CHAPTER 22: DISTORY OF DISTRICT
🇦🇹"Did you see something?" Raina asked quickly."I ... I see the gate. But not the gate to this world. Not to hell, not to heaven. This is ... a place among them."Vireon narrowed eyes. "What do you mean?"Leon raised his head slowly. His face looked older suddenly, as if hundreds of years of burden hit him in one second. "The places of the souls that are not desirable. Those who die in betrayal are discarded from history, condemned so that they are never remembered."The sound from the sky was heard again - louder, closer. "The gate is waiting ... the guards who deny the oath ..."Raina stood up, her body stiffened. "They talk to you."Leon stood up slowly, his body trembled slightly. "And I know who they are. I have sworn to keep them inside. But I ... I let one of them come out."Silent swallowed them for a moment. Only
Chapter 21: Song from behind the gate
🇦🇹Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince "The sky above they slowly change color - not dark, but like burning from the inside. The clouds appear to be bright red, moving slowly as if there was something heavy sticking out underneath.Raina hugged her own body, not because of cold, but because the air around them changed - more thick, heavier."You feel that too?" he whispered.Leon looked at the whirlpool that had not yet been dispersed. "Yes. This is not just fog. This is a robe for something you want to enter."Vireon was still sitting, her face was wet with sweat. His body shivered, as if the surrounding air pierced from the inside."I see them ..." he muttered weakly. "People ... burned alive. In my mind. They shouted at me. Ask for help ..."Leon ducks, patting his shoulder s
CHAPTER 20. : DETAH FROM FISE
🇦🇹Arcana System: Rise of the Forsaken Prince "The boom sounded like the heart of the monster sleeping under the earth. Slowly, heavy, and thrill the ground from the inside. The fog began to change - back and spinning like a whirlpool, creating a blurred wall that swallowed trees one by one.Leon swallowed hard. "What ... did they raise up?"Raina stood beside him, her body trembled thinly. But his eyes remained focused, combing the increasingly dense shadows."I'm not sure," he muttered. "But ... this is not something that comes from our world."Vireon approached, his face was full of dust and scratches. His breath was gasped."The creature ran away. But before leaving, he spoke to me. He said, 'Gate guard only opened the beginning of suffering.'"The atmosphere is stiffen.&nb
Chapter 19. Red Eyes
🇦🇹in DarknessTheir shadow reflected faintly over humid land, when the fog began to propagate down, covering the roots of tree that sticks like a giant hand from the earth. The forest is increasingly quiet, as if all night creatures hold their breaths, waiting for who will survive in the battle to come.Leon stood stiffly, feeling his heartbeat stomping firmly in the chest. His hands were sweating, holding the sword handle more tightly. The dim light from the moon covered by clouds made the silhouettes of the two cloaked figures look like two deadly shadows."Vireon," he whispered softly, barely audible. "Take the left side. Don't attack first. Let them move first."Vireon nodded so much, then retreated slowly with alert attitude. His eyes narrowed staring at the two opponents, waiting for the gap.Raina stood quietly on Leon's right side, but her body was sli
CHAPTER 18: Deciding steps
🇦🇹Raina stepped forward, staring at them with the same determination. "We will step together," he said. "However, we must be careful. There are many things we don't know about this enemy."Leon looked at Vireon, and both of them exchanged glances. There is an agreement that is not spoken between them. They have stepped so far together, and they will not retreat."If this is not over," Leon said in a voice full of determination, "then we must be prepared to face anything that comes. There is no way backwards."Vireon grinned, his eyes sparkled. "I will always be ready, Leon. For all of us."Raina nodded, and without words anymore, they left leaving the ruins, stepping towards a future full of uncertainty. Every step they feel heavy, but they know - they can't stop. This world, with all its crimes, is still waiting to be faced.&nbs
