After weeks of relentless quests and battles, Keysa rode through the sprawling city market, carefully selecting food, supplies, and sturdy horses. His plan was simple: return to Yara Village, strengthen it, and protect his home.
SYSTEM UPDATE:Inventory Acquired: Food supplies (grain, meat, herbs), 5 Warhorses (strong and swift)Objective: Deliver supplies and reinforce village defensesHP/MP: Full
The journey was swift. Keysa's speed and sword mastery made the trip feel brief — yet the feeling in his chest grew heavy as the familiar forest edge came into view.
As he crossed the village boundary, the silence was deafening.
No birds sang, no children laughed. The wind whispered through empty homes.
The village was in ruins.
Homes burned or collapsed. Crops trampled. The unmistakable scent of death lingered in the air.
Keysa's heart pounded.
Then, the horrifying sight — scattered across the village square and pathways, the bodies of his friends and family lay lifeless, heads cruelly severed.
His breath caught.
The boy who had faced gods and monsters fell to his knees, trembling.
Tears welled up—at first normal, but then they turned crimson, streaking down his cheeks as blood mixed with sorrow.
SYSTEM ALERT:Emotional Trauma: SevereCrying Blood: Triggered by overwhelming grief and ragePower Surge: Imminent
His anguished scream tore through the empty air, echoing like a primal howl.
The village bore witness to a broken soul — a warrior, a protector, now shattered.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:Body Power: Opening (Emergency Override)Duration: 5 minutesEffect: Rage-Fueled Strength and Speed SurgeWarning: Risk of uncontrollable destruction
Keysa's swords erupted into fiery storm, spinning wildly as raw power surged through his veins.
He vowed silently, through blood and tears:"I will find those who did this. I will make them pay."