Ch.41 Retaliation 

Prologue 

Ch.1 End of a New Beginning 

Ch.2 End of a New Beginning Pt. II

Ch.3 End of a New Beginning Pt. III

Ch.4 End of a New Beginning Pt. IV

Ch.5 Return of the Champions 

Ch.6 The Champions History 

Ch.7 Power Orientation 

Ch. 8 Into the Marsh

Ch.9 Fear of Demons

Ch.10 The Underground City of Belrim

Ch.11 Night of the Betrayed 

Ch.12 Unspoken Truth  

Ch.13 The Redbeard Pt. I

Ch.14 The Redbeard Pt. II

Ch.15 Reunion 

Ch.16 Before the Storm

Ch.17 Flashpoint

Ch.18 The Fatal Swordsman

Ch.19 Rebirth

Ch.20 Into the Abyss

Ch.21 Overseer 

Ch.22 Demon General Balor Balor Pt. 1

Ch.23 Demon General Balor Balor Pt.2

Ch.24 Demon General Balor Balor Pt.3 

Ch.25 Demon General Balor Balor Pt. 4

Ch.26 Fallen King

Ch.27 Last Wish

Ch.28 Awakening 

Ch.29 Aftermath

Ch.30 All That Remains 

Ch.31 Chances

Ch.32 Gearing Up for Yalti

Ch.33 The Jungle of Yalti Pt. I

Ch.34 The Jungle of Yalti Pt. II

Ch.35 Armlocke Village 

Ch.36 A Rogue Healer  

Ch.37 Moving Forward 

Ch.38 Invasion

Ch.39 Tempo Blaze

Ch.40 Scream of Liberation

Ch.42 Green-Band

Ch.43 Green Band Pt. II

Ch.44 Serpent Pool

Ch.45 The Silent Swordsman

Ch.46 The Serpent King Pt. I

Ch.47 The Serpent King Pt. II

Ch.48 The Serpent King Pt. III

Ch.49 The Serpent King Part IV

Ch.50 Prelude to Freedom 

Ch.51 Queen of Elbaronce 

Ch.52 Bounty

Ch.53 New Horizons

Vol.1 Afterword

Ch.54 Tyranny in Darmin

Ch.55 The Pink Sea

Ch.56 Wreckage 

Ch.57 Gathering of the Most Wanted

Ch.58 World of Champions

Ch.59 Womcos Wasteland 

Ch.60 Making of a Marksman 

Ch.61 Outfit Three

Ch.62 Unspoken Truths Guild

Ch.63 Goals & Decisions 

Ch.64 Captain Butch Jones Pt. I

Ch.65 Captain Butch Jones Pt. II

Ch.66 Captain Butch Jones Pt. III

Ch.67 Dragon Foot

Ch.68 The Message Pt. I

Ch.69 The Message Pt. II

Ch.70 The Message Pt. III

Ch.71 Time Will Tell

Ch.72 A New Adventure

Ch.73 A Deserted Island

Ch.74 Chimpa's Animal Kingdom

Ch.75 A Rising Threat 

Ch.76 Devil of the Sky Pt. I

Ch.77 Devil of the Sky Pt. II

Ch.78 Vessel of the First King

Ch.79 Humbled 

Ch.80 Kanon

Ch.81 Becoming a Symbol 

Ch.82 Emergence

Ch.83 True Colors

Ch.84 Phoenix

Ch.85 Our Beginning 

Ch.86 The Sixth Member

Ch.86 The Double Agent

Ch.87 The Astlin Pirates

Ch.88 A Worrisome Threat

Ch.89 Whistling Bounty Hunter

Ch.90 Stone Island Zetra

Ch.91 Havok

Ch.92 Out of the Shadows, Darmin's Rebellion

Ch.93 The Third Brother Pt. I

Ch.94 The Third Brother Pt. II

Ch.95 Locked Away

Ch.96 Prisoners

Ch.97 Examination

&#x3C;p&#x3E;Chapter Forty-One:&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;strong&#x3E;Retaliation&#x3C;/strong&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;We all slowly gathered around the table, while Cassiel focused on the jungle area of the map. A shore surrounded the jungle with a long serpent body containing everyone inside. We were able to notice where the Armlocke village was located. A straight shot away was the old, ruined temple. It was labeled, the shrine.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Shrine&#x2026;? People go and pray at shrines, so why do snake people live at a shrine. Weird!&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;We never had much time to discuss everything about the jungle earlier. With that said, listen closely! Jungle serpent Yalti covers all exits out of the jungle- &#x201C;Chief said until I interrupted him.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Lloyd look at the size of its body, so cool! I wonder if we can jump over it,&#x201D; I shouted as Lloyd got just as excited.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Abrin hit himself in disbelief. &#x201C;You two are dumbasses! The creature is a shock serpent. You can&#x2019;t just go over it,&#x201D; He said slowly for us to comprehend.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;These two dumbasses saved your village, while you were throwing a temper tantrum&#x2026;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Chief cleared his throat again, before Cassiel intervened.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Yalti is an ancient serpent who has electric powers. If you saw his eyes glow up in an electric form earlier, you&#x2019;d notice. If we try to jump over him, his body will recognize you the instant you get close to it. Next, you&#x2019;re just poof!&#x201D; Overseer Cassiel explained.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;The Chief continued shortly afterwards.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;The head of the serpent lurks in the jungle or near the temple most of the time. Which means if you want to keep your promise Berserk, we should attack the shrine. That way we could get the attention of the serpent and the king also.&#x201D;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;A brief silence startled everyone in the room.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Havana, Calum, and Abrin all held their heads down. Calum slowly bit his lip and shivered in fear.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Do you remember the last time someone attacked them?&#x201D; Calum said slamming the table as tears slowly poured down his face. &#x201C;Chief&#x2026; My squadron made your people suffer from our stupidity. These two will suffer the same fate if we go through with this plan! You have to under- &#x201C;Calum continued until Abrin threw a heavy punch knocking him to the floor.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Abrin&#x2019;s heavy breaths carried around the room. Havana yelled for Abrin to stop until the Chief let it continue.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;What is going on?&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Abrin clenched his fist, as he grabbed Calum by the collar.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;You started this war with the serpent people, yes! But since all your comrades died alongside my father who rescued you&#x2026; You continue to sit in this village and do nothing to avenge our loved ones. Did you not hear the Berserk champion earlier,&#x201D; Abrin said as tears began to slowly flow down his face.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;My words seemed to touch his heart, because he was taking our side for the first time. He slowly continued.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;On my brother&#x27;s sacrifice!&#x201D; Abrin said, reiterating my statement from earlier. &#x201C;You bastard, we all understand your pain, but these champions have the will to fight unlike you.&#x201D; He said letting go of Calum, who fell to the ground. &#x201C;You can sulk in your misery, but these two champions have proven they have the heart of lions, not sheep.&#x201D;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Calum sat on the floor in silence, while everyone stared at him. He held his heart and stood up quickly.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;This accursed world will even tear a lion&#x2019;s heart in half,&#x201D; Calum said. He stalked out the door.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Psh. Coward!&#x201D; Abrin grumbled under his breath.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;I turned my attention back to the map and noticed the moat surrounding the temple shrine. That was the biggest issue because of all the serpents who rested in it.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Now that the snake lady was out of commission, was it still possible for the serpent men to form at will?&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;The other quiet man who stood beside her still lived.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;If we attack, we are going all in! We take out the serpent army and the king tonight,&#x201D; Chief said as Havana shook her head.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Abrin slowly showed the same gesture and held his hand out to Lloyd. Lloyd was off guard, as the man apologized for his actions when we met.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;We should not shake yet, deed isn&#x2019;t done yet!&#x201D; Lloyd said as Abrin held a small smile in agreement.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;That settles it!&#x201D; Overseer Cassiel said out loud. &#x201C;We are in agreement to do this together.&#x201D;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Chief Armlocke looked puzzled for a second, until Havana questioned him.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Our forces are limited since we need people here in the village. Taking care of the jungle serpent Yalti and the king are two separate things. We have to worry about getting past the moat first,&#x201D; he said, thinking of a solution.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Cassiel slowly grabbed his shoulder from behind. He moved him away from the table and talked to him privately.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;The two got louder, as they were brainstorming. They told the four of us to exit the home and prepare for the counterattack in two hours.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Abrin and Havana quickly moved to a shelter one home down from the Chiefs home. Havana yelled my name as she ran back to us in a hurry.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;I notice you carry that staff either by hand or in your pocket in its knife form. I thought it was a hassle so I realized we had a couple extra sheathes you could have.&#x201D; She said handing me the black leather sheath with a fine smooth base.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;I threw the sheath over my shoulder like a satchel. My spear was a perfect fit for the new equipment. Havana seemed pleased I took a liking to it as she hurried back to the home Abrin was.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Demon of Creation&#x2026; Who couldn&#x2019;t just make his own sheath, right? Lloyd teased as I snarled at him with a low growl. &#x201C;Anyways! We have time, I want to check on Lucy!&#x201D;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;We both agreed, as we walked to the area where she was resting. She was being kept behind the chiefs home. When we entered the facility, I noticed a ruckus coming from within. Calum was the only person in the room and a bunch of destroyed objects around him. He carved up old flags, broken furniture, and glass in a fury.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Healer&#x2026;?&#x201D; Lloyd commented.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Calum?&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;His breathing stopped for a moment as he turned to us in disbelief. He slowly sat on a destroyed bed and held his hands over his face.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;Oi, why make all of this ruckus?&#x201D; I firmly asked. I could just hear a crazed laugh come from behind his hands.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;He removed his hands, which were no longer covering his face. He looked completely out of this world and had no answer for anything.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;I just want to die&#x2026;&#x201D; Calum quietly spoke out, as it surprised Lloyd and I. &#x201C;All I am is a doctor, who was brought to another world to be a doctor. What is the point of this? I am too afraid and too weak to step out of the village and face this world.&#x201D; He told the two of us.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;It felt like eons, before I heard another word.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;You want to die, eh? That sounds like bull because I think you&#x27;re just scared of dying. Stop being complacent with yourself, healer.&#x201D; Lloyd scolded Calum harshly.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;But&#x2026;&#x201D; Calum responded.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;You saying you want to die? Your comrades&#x2019; deaths meant nothing if you did. Live for them, carry on their will.&#x201D; I said gritting my teeth in rage. &#x201C;But know this, death isn&#x2019;t an escape! Those were my brother&#x27;s last words to me,&#x201D; I said yelling to Calums as his eyes widened.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;We sat in front of the nearly broken man. He was left with no words as the two of us noticed Lucy resting quietly in the corner. I became infuriated with the healer&#x2019;s words and glared daggers at the healer. It wasn&#x2019;t until Lloyd finished sitting by Lucy&#x2019;s bedside for a time that my gaze softened to look at her sleeping form.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Everyone&#x2019;s voices were at a standstill and stayed silent. After time passed, Lloyd headed for the door and went back into the village. I looked towards Calum who seemed broken to his deepest point. I scratched my hair and took a seat by the bedside he was laying on.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;I was this guy just a few months ago&#x2026; Perhaps it&#x2019;s time for me to listen...&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;What happened when you guys invaded the serpent temple?&#x201D; I asked as his eyes glowed with a renown fear.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;He shook his head trying to stop himself from panicking.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x201C;I have lied to everyone&#x2026; because I have seen the Serpent King,&#x201D; Calum muttered in terror.&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;What?&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;

&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;strong&#x3E;A war that has caused a continuing rift between two worlds!&#x3C;/strong&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;Mysterious rifts open around the globe, transporting regular people to another world. On a normal day a teenage boy, Jai Marshall and friends are sucked in. The group is forced to serve as champions of the world. This sequence of events is not at random considering Jai&#x2019;s older brother Omar was formerly a champion of this world. Jai will do anything to ensure the safety of his friends inside a world where the unexpected is constantly broadened. Even though the group is equipped with ancient abilities from past champions, the task they have been given is a great mountain to climb. Can Jai and his friends survive this world?&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;&#x3C;p&#x3E;&#x3C;br&#x3E;&#x3C;/p&#x3E;

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