I blinked once, then twice, then thrice. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. That’s him, right? The Golden Sun?
My mind tried to make sense of what was happening, but to no avail. It felt like my brain had rusted and wouldn’t function properly. Suddenly, another sharp pain erupted from my side. It felt hot, burning. My gaze shifted towards Golden Sun only to find him still unconsciously sprawled on the ground.
“Ugh!” I groaned. Just then, another wave of warm energy surged to my body, soothing my agony.
“Don’t push yourself too much, Kaito,” said a female voice from the air. “Light magic effects aren’t that easy to deal with. Especially strong ones.”
My eyes instinctively scanned the air looking where it was coming from, then it landed on a bird in the midst of landing. But before it did, it glowed bright black and expanded. It literally expanded. Its gray wings grew wide and smooth. The feathers shrunk, revealing a ghastly pale skin. The beak retracted into a mouth, and the feathers on its nape thinned and grew into silver locks of hair.
“I apologize for being late, Kaito,” Bria said as she inspected the unconscious Golden Sun. “Drink this.”
A potion accurately landed on my weak hands. With the little strength I had regained, I tilted the vial on my lips, pouring the liquid down my throat. “Is he dead? What happened?”
“He’s not. He’s just unconscious, a side effect of my sealing spell. But he should wake up soon.”
I repeatedly clenched and unclenched my fist, checking how much strength I had regained. Not much.
I shifted my gaze downwards. The limp Golden Sun grunted. Is he awake?
I looked at Bria in hopes of finding some sort of clue. She met my gaze and heaved. Composing herself, she strode towards me. “Don’t worry, Kaito. He won’t be breaking my spell.”
“Spell?” I echoed despite hearing it the moment she first said it.
“Yes. A sealing spell, and a strong one at that,” she replied, tilting her head upwards.
My brows furrowed. “You managed to do that after you arrived?”
“Arrived? No, I’ve been hiding myself while setting it up.” This time, her voice was calmer and less bragging.
“Setting it up? Since when have you been here?” I asked, failing to hide the surprise in my voice. The more she answered, the more my confusion grew.
“Since you shook hands with him.” She gestured towards the grunting Golden Sun.
I frowned. “Since then?! Why didn’t you help me?”
Bria was about to respond when a shout came from the distance. Although the distance weakened it, the echo was distinguishable enough.
“Retreat! The light is gone! Retreat!” it said repeatedly like a broken player.
I looked up and had only noticed that the light had already dissipated. Only the very slight moonlight lit the camp.
“We have to go now,” Bria egged as her hand moved in circles conjuring a portal.
With the light gone, Rihoku, no longer weakened, found his way towards me, and I mounted him with a bit of Shiki's help. With a gentle pat, Rihoku howled, signaling our retreat, then we jumped into the swirling vortex.
Walls of mist-like aura kept swirling around us. Looking at it made my head spin, so I shut my eyes to save myself from suffering visual dysphoria. When I opened it again, what greeted me was the familiar brick wall of our home. I strugglingly alighted Rihoku, then propped myself on my chair, heaving and grunting all throughout. The burning pain had subsided, but it was still there, constantly chewing at my skin. It felt like my skin was being scraped raw. Even Bria’s potion didn’t do much help. Soon enough, the pain and fatigue were too much to bear, and my consciousness faded.
***
“F*ck you, you dirty pig!” The Golden Sun hissed, his glare boring holes to my skull.
I bit my lip, my heartbeat racing from his words. My gaze wandered on red shackles on his wrists and ankles, glowing with Bria’s inscriptions. Even though he’s bound and all, I was still certain of his strength. It was like keeping a wild lion on a leash. “Are you sure he’s harmless?” I asked Bria, a bit suspicious.
“Don’t worry, Kaito. He’s not going anywhere. Only his words can hurt you now,” Bria explained, chuckling. Despite the shackled, but looming danger, she was still calm enough to mock my nervousness.
I veered my attention off the chuckles and focused on her assurance. I took a deep breath. Okay, good.
Golden Sun, which sounded ironic now, kept throwing curse after curse. His provocations varied from sucking balls to tasteless “your mama” hits, plastering his image of a gamer back in our world. Not just any ordinary gamer, though. He’s a trashtalker.
I shifted my gaze on Bria, whose eyes were gleaming with what seemed like curiosity. Is she finding his trashtalking fascinating?
But after a few more curses, she furrowed her brows and an unfascinated scowl crept to her face. She looked at me, eyebrows raised. “Does he have an endless repertoire of nonsensical things to say?” she asked.
The seriousness in her voice almost made me chuckle, but I stopped myself. After all, I hadn’t really seen Bria become angry yet, and I didn’t plan on witnessing it anytime soon. After a few more moments of silence, Shiki’s husky, metallic voice came from behind. “What shall we do with him, my liege? Shall I end his life?”
I whipped my head towards Shiki. A misty black aura had already enveloped his glove, and Kiriwan was halfway solid.
“No! Don’t! Please don’t kill me!” Golden Sun pleaded. The arrogance and confidence in his voice were gone. “Hey, hey. Kaito, right? I remember that’s what this chick called you.”
I looked at him, but didn’t say anything, letting him continue what he had to say.
“Come on, don’t be like this. We’re both from Earth, right? Don’t kill me. I promise I won’t attack you again.” He tried pulling a smile, but only a terrified expression surfaced.
I sighed, gesturing to Shiki to put Kiriwan away. I did that not because he begged, but because I wasn’t a murderer. At least, I had no plans of killing someone from my own world. “Nobody’s dying.”
“Really?! Thank you! Thank you, Kaito! I owe you my life, literally!” Golden Sun bombarded me with thanks and praise like I was a god.
I stared at him to shut his endless ramblings, but it did no good. His ramblings made me more annoyed than flattered.
“Then, what shall we do with him?” this time, it was Bria who asked.
“We’ll bring him to Lureschka. She should know what to do with him.”
That finally shut him up. When I snuck a peak, a contorted, confused face met my eyes.
“Lureschka? Who’s Lureschka?” he asked, calmer than his previous fit of rage.
Before I could answer, Bria interjected. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
She rubbed her hands together, then blew on it. A cloud of glittery white dust flew towards Golden Sun’s face, and his body once again limped.
I looked at Bria, eyebrows furrowed. “What’s that?”
“A sleeping spell. He’s knocked out for the next hour or so,” Bria explained, dusting what remained of the mist.
I nodded.
“Are we going back to our Lord’s chamber now?” Bria asked, her hands prancing in anticipation.
“No. Not yet.”
Bria’s face twisted, confusion painted all over her face. Still, she remained quiet and stopped moving her fingers.
Seeing her, I continued, “We’ll go tonight. I-- I just need to talk to him for a bit.”
Shiki and Bria nodded. Before they left, Bria did another spell to bind him to the wall. For assurance, Bria claimed. I nodded and let her be. I sat on my chair, thinking of what might come next. We had subdued the Golden Sun, but the feeling of dread hadn’t left me. My gut screamed at me, telling me that the peaceful days were over. Something was about to happen, and it wasn’t something nice.
So MC is channeling his inner idiot. I know a lot of authors like to use the old (and really tired trope) of regular people wont want to be murders or killers blah blah blah but when you are thrust in situations like this you are no longer a usual person. He has already been off killing sentient beings. He should have realized like 30 seconds after light hurt him that humans and those from his world are the biggest threat to his existence.
At least we have not seen the I am going to hide my power trope at that point I would have to let this go.
First off, thanks for reading!
Second, there’s nothing idiotic with what his decision. Killing other sentient beings doesn’t necessarily turn him into a cold-hearted murderer. Also, he just caught the Golden Sun, a human summoned hero living with the humans.
@Fafulin Thank you for to saying it.
@HMiruko No sorry. You are a AUTHOR that means you write Stories. The Best stories are based on Truth and the Truth is the Golden Sun a serial Killer that would killed him and Sent People to kidnap and likely Kill Bria when he thought she was human. A Woman the MC clearly likes. Truth is read a Newspaper. Read a History book. Humans Kill And he should Kill this man and do it swiftly and he need not Enjoy it. But He should do it. He is Japanese a People with a Practical and Honest View of Life. From His culture he kill him. Truth is From most cultures they kill him. Personally If some one kidnapped a Woman with the intent to kill possibly rape or gods knows what who I cared about I would first torture them. Truth is most human Being Would and anyone of any Decency WOULD! Goodness does not make men Merciful it makes us Practical. While he lives others suffer risk.
Letting him Live is Selfish and stupid..MC has Killed His Chery Popped. And the Goblins should bothered him more!
If he was new to killing it make sense as is it comes off hypocritical and Selfish and a Tad Racist.. Ok to kill goblin bad to kill a fellow human that tried to kill you, and kill some one he thought was a human woman? A guy that routinely commits Gendercides? Your MC Sucks Fix it.
@dragondeathlord Your view of the so-called 'truth', in not so many words, is disgusting. I would have /respected/ your opinion (if you'd claim it as an "opinion" in the first place) however you played your cards as if it's the 'truth'. Thing is, your truth is a convoluted idea that males are more mindless than a dog, that "rape and torture" is a "decent" thing that occurs when a girl is captured. Disgusting.
Please, if you continue to have that mindset, never go near /any/ girl in this life—for their sake.
There wouldn't be a story if there was no character growth. There's no truth bomb for every character or story to follow "your ideal stereotype". Lastly, complaining "your mc sucks, fix it" is no more than you throwing a tantrum cause he doesn't grow the way you want it to.
Grow up.
@XeriaCross This was not a "opinion". Truth is the Golden Sun a serial Killer that would killed him and Sent People to kidnap and likely Kill Bria when he thought she was human. A Woman the MC clearly likes. And it not a "opinion" what People do to defend those they love in War.
They Kidnapped her FROM HER "HOTEL" ROOM IN SECRET AND TOOK HER TO A CAVE TIED UP. THE DRAINED HER MANA WITH THE EQUIVALENT OF A DRUG. WHEN THEY THOUGHT SHE WAS JUST A HUMAM.
THAT IS FACT.
I SAID " kidnapped a Woman with the intent to kill POSSIBLY rape or gods knows what"
I said "Possibly " and read a Newspaper. Read a History book.
As Reference as why men NORMALY DRUG AND KIDNAP WOMEN THEY TIE UP AND DRAG TO THE WOODS!
Perhaps THEY wear going Camping and they wanted her to COOK and never planned to harm her or KILL HER!
LATER they found out she was a Demon and their plans Changed but what do you think their ORIGINAL Plan was for "a Normal HUMAN" they Kidnapped TIED UP Woman Dragged out to a Cave in the WOODS IN SECRET?
OH AND ALL OF THEM HAPPEN TO BE MEN!
Maybe they wear going to sing camp songs? Is that your OPINION?
Perhaps they WEAR!
BUT THE MAIN CHARACTER FROM OUR WORLD!
AND AS I SAID PRESUABLY READS NESPAPERS AND WATCHES TV!
SO WHAT WOULD HE THINK THEY WEAR PLANNING TO DO TO HER ON THE HERO's WORDS?
A GUY THAT BASICALY A PSYCOPATH?
THAT IS FACT!
IF SOME RACEST MEN DRUGGED AND KIDNAPPED YOUR GIRLFREIND AND DRAGGED HER TO A REMOTE CAVE IN THE WOODS AND THEY ARE INTERUPTED AND SHE RECUED WHAT WOULD YOU THINK THEY WEAR PLANNING?
WHAT WOULD YOU BELEIVE THEY WEAR PLANNING BASED ON "NEWSPAPERS , TV AND HISTORY BOOKS OF OUR WOULD?
Quote "Thing is, your truth is a convoluted idea that males are more mindless than a dog, that "rape and torture" is a "decent" thing that occurs when a girl is captured. Disgusting." End Quote LMAO
THEY ALREADY ACTED LIKE MINDLESS DOGS! THEY KIDNAPPED WHAT THEY THOUT WAS A HUMAN WOMAN AND DRAGGED HER OUT TO THE WOODS IN SECRET!
NOW WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO THE MAN THAT ORDERED IT?
WHO JOKES SHE NOT REAL AND JUST TRIED TO KILL YOU?
WHO HAS A RECORD OF RACIAL MASS KILLINGS?
BASED ON "Newspaper, TV and History book?"
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A WAR IN WITCH YOU ALREADY KILLED FOR FAR LESS?
It is your "opinion" of me that is not based on fact but "opinion" and has nothing to do with story. But was a Personal ATTACK of Name Calling.
@XeriaCross oh I almost forgot and yes the author wanted Constructive criticism!
The MC has had weeks of training has killed creature that can talk is in a WAR been injured and he showing restraint in not killing all of a sudden out of the blue with some one that at the very least suggested and oked the Kidnapping of a Woman he Likes. And I criticized the way a Solder the MC ACTED in that situation as Unrealistic. And only because The criticism Constructive Criticism was asked for and invited by the Author.
Would he have trouble with killing later? YES its Called PTSD But in war People do it!