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261 The Sword of Destiny
Tyler rubbed his eyes with a shaky hand, half convinced he’d hit his head too hard. Of course, he had dealt with gods and goddesses before, but they were part of scripture and mythology. This particular fantasy story coming to life was rather incredible.“This isn’t real,” the young man muttered. “No way this is happening.” But it was as real as rain. The Arthurian legends he’d read about as a kid—knights in armor, magic swords, enchanted ladies—were crashing into his life right here, right now.Still battling with death, he let out a shaky laugh. “I’m in a storybook. A freaking fairy tale.”Tyler’s body ached terribly, his injuries still bleeding and excruciating. However, beyond the pain, he realized something strange. It was the world around him. Everything had stopped, like someone had hit pause on a movie.Tyler turned his head to see Veronica standing a few yards away, her gnarled baseball bat raised high, mid-swing toward Yara’s head.Yara was immobilized, her eyes wide in horr
260 Blade and Water
Tyler lay sprawled face-down in the shallow river, hanging onto life. The icy water lapped at his bruised and battered body. The edges of his vision darkened as blood trickled from a dozen wounds, staining the stream.'How did it come to this?' he wondered helplessly. 'Am I not supposed to be the strongest in the world?'Just yesterday, the young man probably had the time of his life—sex with a goddess. Now, he was about to die, burdened with innocent deaths.The physical pain paled against the ache in his chest. Across the sandy bank, Veronica hovered over Yara, her wicked grin flashing in the moonlight. The cursed baseball bat in her hands hovered inches above Yara's trembling form.Yara's wide, terrified eyes locked onto Tyler's through the haze. She probably begged him to save her. 'Please, Mr. Grant. Do something. Save me. I don't wanna die.'Her unspoken words stabbed into his pride and sanity. 'I swore I'd protect her,' he thought, 'I swore I'd be strong enough.' But he wasn't.
259 Who’s the Savior Now
Lilith, now phasing between herself and Yara, returned to Tyler, watching him labor to breathe."Stay with me, master," she murmured. She funneled all her remaining energy into her hands and pressed them to his wound. The bleeding slowed almost immediately.The young man also felt his pain begin to dull. His vision returned. "Yara..." he said, putting a hand over her cheek. "Thanks. You saved me.""For now," she replied, her demoness voice gradually becoming softer. "The healing was incomplete. We need to get you away from the soul core. Only then can your mystical energies return. I'll take care of the dead body."Tyler nodded and tried to move his limbs. "Alright. Let's go. But you also need to recover your strength. We'll send someone to get rid of that wicked woman's corpse."The young man spoke too soon. A dark spark of electricity flared behind them. They turned towards the source in disbelief.Veronica's corpse twitched on the ground as if moved by an unseen force. Her head rol
258 Veronica's Day
Tyler Grant slumped against a gnarled trunk, everything in his range a blur of shadows. His body was a map of pain, the gash in his side leaking blood onto the forest floor.Above him stood Veronica, the cursed baseball bat resting lightly on her shoulder. It was dripping with Tyler's blood, which she watched with glee dripping down her shoulder."Well, well, Tyler Grant," she crowed venomously. "Look at you now—humbled and crawling. Lord Lazarus Briar has truly surpassed himself this time."Tyler's eyes saw red, but his heart still burned with an urge to kill the woman. "What... what did you do?" he rasped again.Veronica's grin widened as she dangled Goliath's heart—the soul core—before him. The dark pulse formed a rhythm with its heartbeat."Do you see this beauty, boy? Oh, it's no mere trinket. Lord Lazarus took Goliath's soul core and worked his dark genius upon it. Now it's a magical radar jammer, severing you from the universe's mystical energy."Tyler's jaw slacked, unable to
257 Blackheart
"You're handsome and angry as usual," Veronica replied with a dry laugh. She acted quite casual, and it was strange she exposed her position readily instead of attacking from a hiding spot. What was the woman up to?Tyler took slow and wary steps towards Veronica. "You've made a horrible mistake coming before me. Death is certain in your case, but if you reveal your plan, then I might make it quick. So, fess up!"The villainess raised her brows and whistled. "It seems you sort of have had a personality change—from hero to a killer. I like it that bloodlust has replaced the dumb honor.""Hmph. Stomping on a pest like you isn't murder. What you did to Yara and my master is unforgivable. Your untimely end will also make sure you won't bite another innocent person ever again. Now tell me first what you're doing here."Veronica laughed aloud again. "Still upset about those losers' deaths? What a baby! Anyway, you seem like glowing, and not literally. Have you fucked someone recently?"When
256 Cursed
When Tyler’s eyes opened, he was lying on the forest floor. It was still early, but the sun had already risen, illuminating the dew-dappled leaves. A few dew droplets fell on his face, making him blink and snap out of drowsiness.Tyler saw Kat hovering over him. She was watching him with a warm smile. The goddess wiped the moisture from his forehead affectionately.“You’re awake…” Kat murmured, batting her eyelids amusedly. “That was quick.”Tyler sat up, rubbing his forehead in confusion. “That’s strange. I normally never go to sleep automatically. I can go days without shutting my eyes. Was I drugged?”The goddess giggled. “No, of course not. And I know how divinely insomniac you are. You fell asleep for an hour because of our adventure. The things we did must have exhausted your mortal body. You were an insatiable monster.”The young man chuckled. The previous night, under the full moon, he followed a rose trail and arrived at Kat’s makeshift treehouse.The duo were supposed to hav
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