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Inferno Quest: Kai's Awakening

Chapter 3 Echoes of Wyvern: A Duchess's Favour

Word Count: 1541    |    Released on: 27/11/2023

npoint accuracy. Yet, the element of surprise faded, revealing an enraged ogre. Ryu

sumed: 15-Curre

ogre. Ryu valiantly defended against the initial assault u

he goblin horde, flooding the chamber. Amidst the chaos

duced: 10-Curren

s battle against overwhelming both ogre and goblin. Kai

hem. Goblin cheers transformed into terrified screams, drowned out by an

ined: 100 Level up!

ng hall adorned with a long wooden table and twin fireplaces. Kai signaled Ry

that way,"

even breath intertwined with soft, angu

ht awaited him-a young woman, chained to a fireplace, rocked back and forth

yes filled with a mixture of fear and astonishment. H

ondered if she was just another intricately designed NPC,

the genuine fear etched in her eyes, and the subtle tremor in her hands. Yet, a lingering skepticism persisted

ning their purpose-to survive. The words seemed to resonate wi

r father's caravan when tragedy struck. An ogre, accompanied by dark-cloaked priests of an evil god, had descended upon them. He

ed with grief. "I fear he may be gone, but

na, but her safety would be at constant risk. Ryu voiced his concerns, suggest

at could befall a defenseless merchant

ruin. A few rooms away, a pile of rubble offered adequate concealment. K

or you... If, by some chance, we do not return

yu left Elena behind, hoping that their

e hallway, it split, offering two diverging paths. One was cloaked in a thick layer of dust, a testament to

was Ryu, pointing his sword skyward, revealing a monstrous spider ensnared in a web of thick strand

rawing a steadying breath, he fit an arrow, took aim, and released. The spid

Y HATE S

with heightened vigilance, war

k contrast to the destroyed state of the rest of the castle. A neatly made bed occupied one end, accompanied by a stacked

surroundings, noting the absence of dust and a curious draft in the air

his new look was stunning. He brushed away the clinging cobwebs, rev

ion-a skull crowned with wisps of hair. The illusion shattered as Kai whirled around, only

ully placing the mirror back on the table. Tales of formidable spirits capable of draining life force

my lady," he said sincerely. "It is only that this

nt before her stern countenance softened. "I am the Duch

of his lineage. The tale was a short introduction into conquering the Neon citadel

! Why, they look like excellent, err, stories in here," he stammered, suddenly grateful fo

ethereal companion to the tale. Suddenly, a chill brushed his shoulder. Start

aled Ryu to stay hidden. He returned to t

ed in her state,

sh the arm of the statue down," she imparted,

er, but the girl's impatient gesture r

d for a diplomatic departure. "Beautiful and graciou

h a touch of melancholy, "Gabriel

e is a young woman in the castle below who requires my assist

do you dally here then? Begone!" Kai wasted no time, making his way toward t

ine, compelling him to turn back. With an ethereal grace

anymore," she murmured, a h

itting a duchess. I thank you most humbly." With that, he took his leave, retracing his st

ose questions, but Kai raised a hand to

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t Cleared: Favou

Up: Kai is

ill Attained:

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