The wind gently brushes over The king. And all you could hear was the sound of the waves. It was peaceful. The king walked over to his group.
"... Let's see how good you guys have gotten." The king focus his power at them a little and they all jumped up ready to fight!
"Looks like you guy were trained well." The king said grinning.
"Dick move!" Luke yelled at the king.
"I was enjoying my sleep too!" Musabi had a bit of drool on her face.
"I woke you guys up for a reason so don't be too mad." The king grinned.
"The reason I woke you guys up is to ask you a question. When do you want to die?"
"That's a creepy question," Ashly said.
"You have no right to call anything creepy," Musabi said.
"Well to be honest I really never thought of that before. I want to live long enough to build my school but after that, I want to live for a long time. Just to keep a watch on the world." Luke said, crossing his arms.
"And I would stay by his side." Ashly grabbed Luke's arm.
"I need a long time to be alive so I can explore the world. And possibly even more!" Stegnum Imagen himself sailing across space in a regular boat.
"And I would need to stay alive so I can keep my eye's on everybody," Musabi said.
"You say that like you are the mature one in our group," Luke said under his breath.
"Demigods age slowly. I won't be dying for a long time." Ishiga added her 2 cents.
"I like your answers...What if I told you I could make you able to choose your age so you can't die of old age."
"Wait can you do that Tom!?" They all looked shocked.
"Yes, All you have to do is drink from the ocean." The king point to the water.
"You guys will still be able to be killed but not by old age."
The group sat there for a minute.
"But didn't you tell us not to touch the water?"
"I did Luke but you guys will be drinking it from a special cup that allows you to drink it." The king pulled out a golden chalice. The power coming from it was amazing.
"This Is the Holy Grail."
"Wait Like the real Holy Grail!? The one to be said to be used by High ranking gods on special occasions!?" Ishiga voice went high pitch in.
"Yep."
"How did you get that!?"
"I fought a god for It."
"Why are you saying that like it's no big deal!?" Ishiga sounded a bit irritated.
"Because It was a long time ago. Now shut up I wasn't done talking to them." The king turned his attention back to the rest of the group.
"Are you guys drinking or not?" The king held out the Holy Grail.
"I'm all the way in!" Stegnum said quickly.
"I'll drink as well."
"If Luke is drinking then so am I," Ashly said.
"I'm all in!" Musabi said.
"Alright then. Let's begin." The king walked over to the water and filled it to the brim with water.
"Each of you take a drink of this until it's gone." The king handed Luke the cup.
They all passed around the cup drinking. It went in 2 rotations.
"Ew! That tasted horrible!" Luke was holding back throw up.
"Yeah I know but You guys should be feeling the effects of the water riiiight now" When the king said that they all went into a dazed type look.
"What's happening!?" Suddenly the world started spinning around them. Then Pineapples started coming out of the ground then turned into balloons...They were tripping balls.
"What is the meaning of meaning? And If Meaning has a Meaning, then what does it mean to mean? And If there isn't one then do none of us truly have meaning? Or Is It all just nothing? But without meaning what is nothing? Without Meaning the concepts of words don't matter and never will. But with meaning Everything matters even nothing. There is nothing If you understand the concept of everything. Can we understand what everything is to find nothing? the absolute 0." The group heard a voice talking to them in reverse but they understood it. As their bodies began to feel like they were floating. But they stayed calm."
"Why does everything have to have an end? When nothing doesn't exist?" Luke asked.
"...It doesn't end. It just rests with everything that is, was, and will be. Everything is everything so nothing could never be nothing. But If for some reason you reach and grasp nothingness. You will transcend concepts and See True platonic Concepts. Now snap out of it." Then suddenly the whole group snapped back to reality and looked around.
"...Da hell just happened?" Luke said rubbing his head.
"It's probably better if you don't know." The king said grinning.
After a few minutes of letting them rest, they finally hopped in the boat on left.
Back in the forest...
"So what now?" Stegnum asked.
"We are going back to your home town." The king said.
"Alright, but where do we go?" Luke said.
"...Shit, I don't know. What's the name of the places you guys grew up at?"
"It was Apeira."
"Then we'll head to the nearest dock and take the first boat out of here. And I guess while we're walking I'll tell you my story." The king said as he started walking.
Years ago... 2 years after Toyomo got the Castle. At the bar. The Heavenly demons were now in the S rank. Slavery in the Kindom is no more but in other places, it is still going.
"Man I'm tired," Eddy said leaning up against the counter of the bar.
"Yeah these S rank missions are hard." Earza had her head down on the counter.
"At least they pay well," Toyomo said resting his head on his hand.
"I'm sorry I dragged us down on that last mission," Anna said bowing.
"It's no big deal just means I'm going to have to kick up your training a bit more." Toyomo gave her a smile.
"I'm ready for whatever you throw at me," A fire lit in Anna's eyes.
Then a guard walked in.
"The heavenly angels! The queen has called for you!"
"I wonder what she wants," Toyomo said as they got up and headed for the castle.
At the castle... Chad was standing next to the queen's throne.
"Wassup?" Toyomo asked Matty.
"...I have called you here on an important matter. It's about a war that has been going on. Chad has the details."
"Right now a big war has broken out. The demons and The elves have gone to war with each other." Chad looked serious.
"Wait, I know Demon race...But this is my first time ever hearing about an Elf race." Eddy said.
"The elves live in secret, And only the leaders and high power know of them. Anyway, The demon race wants to take land from the elves then soon the humans. We need all the forces we can get." Chad explained.
"And you probably want S ranks to help yall win the war?" Toyomo said.
"Yes, I'm sorry to ask this but...Will you please fight to protect humanity?"
"...War is something that I want no part of."
Chad walked up to Toyomo and got down on the ground and grovel.
"Please...I'm begging you. We need your help. I hate the idea of war but we have no choice...Please."
"...Fine. I'll help with this war. But I need to know who I'm fighting for."
"And If you're going then we damn share are!" Eddy wrapped his arm around Toyomo.
"I understand." Chad got off the ground.
"The leader of the elves gave me this." Chad showed them a paper with some strange writing on it.
"It will teleport us to the Lost Forest. It's only a one time use and It was made by him."
"Then give us some time to say bye to everybody first," Toyomo said.
"Of course."
They headed back to the bar and they got the bar together along with James.
"Alright, so I have gotten you guys here to tell you all that our group has to go fight in a war," Toyomo explained.
"To war!? I know your S rank but still, that's a bit much." Ilet slammed down a cup.
"Yeah, but it is what it Is," Eddy said.
"It seems kinda scary but I'm ready," Earza said.
"How can they send our sweet Earza to war!"
"Yeah, that's bullshit!"
"Guys calm down, I promise I'll keep her safe. But for right now can everybody take a shot for us?" Toyomo said raising his fist in the air.
"You heard the man Everybody get a shot!" James yelled.
Ilet started pouring drinks. Then everybody held up their glass.
"Cheers!" They all said then they took the shot.
A little after that the group left.
"I can't believe those are the same kids that came into my bar 2 years ago," Ilet said.
"tell me about it," Jame said sighing.
"I pray that they come back ok."
Back at the queen's castle...
"Alright, we're ready now," Eddy said.
"Wait, I'm coming too."
"No, you are not Anna!" Maddy stood up.
"Mom I can't just sit here while my friends go to war! I'm going. Chad activates the paper and let's go."
"If that's what you truly want...Sorry, Maddy." Chad activated the paper and teleported.
"C-Chad...how could you." Maddy broke down into tears. It all happened so fast.
Meanwhile, The group arrived in the lost forest it didn't look much different from what it looks like in the future.
"Wooah..." The group said looking at the tree houses.
"I know right." Chad grinned.
They began walking down the path that leads to the weird castle tree. Then as expected they were stopped by guards.
"Who are you!?" An elf said, holding a spear to their necks.
"Calm down, we are soldiers here to help in the war against demons. I am Army leader Chad."
"Everyone put your spears down!" A young man no older than 18 yelled.
"King Jahol!" All the elves got down on one knee and bowed.
"Sorry for the rude introduction. My name is Jahol Santroole. Great to have everybody here." Jahol was a handsome man.
"Yo. Nice to meet you." Toyomo acted casual.
"I'm Eddy, good to meet ya"
"I'm Earza."
"And I am Anna, how do you do."
"So you are the S tiers?" Jahol asked.
"Yes, any problems?" Toyomo responded.
"No no. I just wasn't expecting you guys to be so young. But If your S tier then you all have to be strong."
"We know a thing or 2. Anyway, what's the plan? There's a war going on." Toyomo asked.
"Straight to the point, I like it. Follow me." Jahol turned and started walking away from the Castle.
They arrived at a shack with a blacksmith station.
"First those weapons on your back, can I see them?" Jahol said reaching out his hand.
They handed over their weapons to him and he set them down on the table. And waved his hand over them.
"Hmm, This isn't bad but I could make these weapons better if you like?"
"Like we're going to pass up an offer like that," Toyomo looked happy.
"Alright, then this will be quick." Jahol put a symbol on the weapons like what future Toyomo did for his group.
"And I'm done."
"Already!? that was fast!" Eddy picked up his weapon. The rest of the group did as well.
"I have books here that I wrote that will teach you everything you need to know about blacksmithing. If you have time you can read them."
"Thanks, Jahol, I'll make sure to check them out," Toyomo said.
"There will be more bounty hunters arriving soon. I will need to greet them. Feel free to check out the village."
"Alright, Jahol," Toyomo said as Jahol left.
"So what now?" Anna asked.
"Well, I'm gonna take him up on his offer and learn as much as I can about blacksmithing." Toyomo pulled a book of the self and sat down.
"You guys don't have to stay. Go have fun for a little while" Toyomo said sitting on the floor.
"Ok then see ya man," Eddy said as they all left.
"He seemed a bit upset..." Earza said.
"Yeah, the Idea of war probably doesn't sit well for him," Eddy responded.
"And It does for you?" Anna asked.
"Hell no. I rather not be here, but ain't no way I'm going to let him fight this war by himself."
"Sorry for dragging you guys here," Chad said.
"It's fine...Kinda. Either way, we're here now so we are here to stay." Eddy said stretching his arms.
They walked and talked for some hours looking at the shops. It reaches nightfall and Toyomo was still in the Shack reading. He took in every ounce of knowledge he could and perfected it and made some things even better. And what he did make better he would leave a note on that page giving more info on what he was doing. It was like Toyomo's brain was made to take techniques written and shown to him and make them better. His brain was able to figure out stuff 3 times faster than a supercomputer. He was in there all night writing and reading. Even coming up with some of his own ideas. But putting them into action would be hard. When the sun started to rise Toyomo stepped out of the shack and stretched.
"Dang...I was in there all night." He had read what would be the equivalent to all the Harry Potter books and made notes in 20hr.
"Oh you're still here," Jahol said walking up to him.
"Yeah...I finished all of your books. And I left you a few notes."
"Amazing! That must have been very tiring."
"Yeah it was...but they were a good read," Toyomo yawed through his sentence.
It was a cool morning as the sun raised and the clear skies made it just that much more peaceful. All you could hear was the birds chirping.
"Hello, there." A woman said from behind Jahol. She had blue hair that went past her shoulders, blue eyes, and was pretty.
"Oh hello is there something you need?" Jahol asked.
"No, I was just up and didn't get to meet you yesterday. My name is Mizude." She looked like a nice girl, she had a nightly kind of vibe. And was the same age as Toyomo.
"Oh, Good to meet you as well. I'm Jahol."
Toyomo looked at her then looked away, He didn't have the energy to talk to her.
"Do want to Introduce yourself?" Mizude Eyes darted at Toyomo.
"No, not right now." Toyomo didn't even look her direction.
"That's...fine." She seemed to be feeling some type of way from him saying no.
"Everybody will be waking up soon and breakfast will be served. Toyomo, get some rest." Jahol said but when he looked at Toyomo he was sleep standing up.
"I guess he really was tired." Jahol walked into the shack and found a sheet and laid it on him.
"It's not much but It will do," Jahol said to himself.
"I'll take my leave now," Mizude said.
"Ok."
After sleeping for a few hours, Toyomo woke up and stretched. The sun was up and it was warm. He took the sheet that was given to him off and folded it. He walked inside the shack and saw Jahol sitting there.
"You're finally up!"
"Yeah, what's wrong Jahol?"
"Nothing, It's just that these notes are incredible! They're detailed and you make it easy to understand them! And the ideas are amazing! I could make some special stuff with these notes."
"Oh, glad to hear that. I just came to return your sheet."
"Oh, Thanks. Set it over there."
"Alright, I'm gonna head out," Toyomo said reaching for the door.
"Wait! I have questions about some of this stuff," Jahol said grabbing Toyomo's hand.
"I will later, I got to see my group first."
"Oh, right. Sorry about that." Jahol let go of his hand.
Toyomo left out.
"Dude really is into blacksmithing." Toyomo thought to himself.
He walked to the village and his group was at a shop looking at necklaces. Yes, they do have a proper money system.
"Yo guys," Toyomo said walking up behind his group.
"You're finally done reading?" Eddy asked.
"Yeah, I learned a lot from it. Anyway, whatcha buying?"
"I was thinking these necklaces look cool. And Earza said she wants one."
Toyomo grinned at Eddy after he said that.
"What's that smile for?" Eddy knew exactly what that look was for.
"Oh, nothing. Hey Anna you wanna go look around with me?" Toyomo was trying to get Earza and Eddy alone.
"Yeah, I'll come with you."
Toyomo whispers in Eddy's ear before he walked off, "You got this bro." Eddy just smiled then Toyomo and Anna left.
"So Anna what do you wanna do?"
"I can show you around since you haven't seen everything."
"Alright sounds good to me."
"This kinda feels like a date!" Anna thought to herself.
They walked around town talking and laughing.
"And this giant cave is the training ground. It has a big hole in the roof so light can get in, They also have lights on the wall." At this time there was no giant tree.
"Cool let's go inside."
They walked in and Toyomo saw the girl from yesterday's training. She used Water Iracuj.
"This place is pretty big."
"Yep and the walls have a barrier on them so you can let loose in here," Anna explained.
"Sweet! That kinda makes me want to spar. But I'm enjoying my time with you right now, so I'll hold off." Toyomo said smiling at her.
Anna turned her head away and blushed. "I'm glad you're are enjoying yourself."
"Hey!" Mizude yelled from across the room.
"Is she talking to us?" Anna asked.
"Yeah probably." Toyomo pointed at himself just to make sure.
"Yes, you!" Mizude started walking toward them.
"What do think she wants Toyomo?"
"I really don't know Anna."
"A little while ago you said you were going to introduce yourself to me but you never did," Mizude Said a little irritated
"Why do you care so much about if I introduce myself to you Mizude?" Toyomo grinned.
"That's not fair! You know my name but I don't know yours."
"Man you're annoying." Toyomo didn't even bother to look at her.
"How rude I am not annoying! It's just that because you know my name I should know yours!" Mizude looked even madder.
"Well, the way you're talking to me right now you not getting my name out of me. So you can go eat a dick!" Toyomo was getting irritated.
"You can't speak to me that way! I am royalty!" They both got louder and louder.
"How many fucks do you see in this room! There is none to give!"
"Why you little! I challenge you to a duel!" Mizude took off her glove and threw it at Toyomo.
"Get bent bitch, I'm out having a good time with her." Toyomo pulled Anna closer.
"HA! You use this girl as the reason you can't fight! You're just scared!"
"Toyomo let's just go." Anna pulled on Toyomo's shirt gently.
"Alright, Anna we can leave." They turned around and started walking away.
"Hey don't walk away from me!" Mizude pride was on the line. She used Iracuj and splashed them both with water.
"How bout a bet," Toyomo said as he turned around slowly.
"Now you're in! What's the bet?" Mizude asked.
"If I win the dual, We have another fight right after, And in that fight, anything goes," Toyomo said.
"And if I win?"
"I'll do whatever you want for a week Mizude." Toyomo smiled but he looked pissed.
"Alright, I accept! We will have the battle tomorrow here." Mizude said.
"Let's go, Anna" Toyomo grabbed her hand and walked out.
"I'm sorry Anna."
"It's ok Toyomo. I still enjoyed our time." Anna smiled at Toyomo.
"Good." Toyomo smiled back.
After a little, they met up with Earza and Eddy.
"Why are you two so wet?" Eddy asked.
"A tramp named Mizude sprayed us with water. We plan on having a dual tomorrow."
"You always manage to get in trouble," Eraza said shaking her head.
"Come on Earza you know I didn't start it. She was speaking In a rude tone so I checked her."
"So do you think she's strong?" Eddy asked.
"I hope so. She seems to be talent with water."
"Well can't wait till the fight," Eddy said.
"Anyway, you guys have fun?" Toyomo asked.
"Yeah, I at least enjoyed myself," Earza said.
Toyomo and Eddy just looked at each other and smiled. And Toyomo just nodded. Eddy nodded back.
"Well, I'm gonna go get some sleep for tomorrow see ya." Toyomo walked away.
The next day Toyomo jumped up from his sleep.
"The nightmares never get better." Toyomo jumped down from the tree he was sleeping in. Yes, just a regular tree.
"Welp Its a good day for kicking ass." Toyomo started heading for the training ground.
When he was getting close to the training ground Toyomo met up with his group.
"You look ready." Eddy patted Toyomo on the back.
"You already know." Toyomo cracks his knuckles.
"That girl kept talking about how she was going to beat you to a palp today." Eddy is a or was an Instagater.
"Well, she just going to have to show me."
"Try to go easy on her," Earza said.
"I'll try...Mabey."
When they arrived at the training ground people were gathered to see the match Even Jahol was there.
"You guys really are interesting. You manage to do this in a few hours." Jahol chuckled a bit.
"We're sorry," Earza said.
"Oh, it's fine. I got my money on you Toyomo, so don't lose." Jahol patted Toyomo on the back and smiled.
Toyomo just smiled and pushed through the crowd of people that made a big circle.
"So you're finally here." Mizude stood there with her knightly stance.
"Girl it is 10:00 am at most. How long have you been up?" Toyomo cracked his neck.
"You must always be ready and up early to train," Mizude said in a tuff tone.
"Yeah whatever, Let's just start this." Toyomo cracked his neck.
A man came out onto the field.
"Get ready! Fight!!" The man said then jumped away.
See you next time space cowboy...