GL: I'm back with another chapter.
Elsword (Legend): That's was quick!
GL: I'm in the weekends now so I have plenty of time to go around. Now let's start!
Elsword's PoV
When we got back to the temple, I was still depressed about leaving Ignitus. "It's my fault... I failed Ignitus when he needed the most." I said to everyone. "It's just that the sight of Karis so close, just... just..."
"...made your heart stop? Put ice in your veins? Scared the crud out of you?" Aisha teased.
"Yeah, something like that." I replied.
"All warriors feel fear at one time or another, Elsword." Artea explained to me. "There is no shame in that."
"Yes, it's a proven scientific fact that the quotient between adrenaline and trepidation..." Astrapi began yapping again.
"Master Astrapi, please, I believe Artea here is trying to make a point." Nariko tried to calm him down.
"Thank you, Nariko." Artea said to her.
"What Artea is saying is that all warriors feel fear, Elsword, but only the most valiant among us can face that fear... and master it." Terra explained. "From what I saw of you on Riku Forge, you are one such warrior. Now is the time to complete your training... now is the time to face your fear. Come."
We all followed Terra to the training room once again. I begun my training to master Earth. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and cleared my mind like I did with fire and lightning. I began to search my earth spirit inside me. Sure enough, I found a green sphere with stones flowing around it. I opened my eyes once more this time unleashing the power of Earth inside me. I can the feel the aura flowing around me. Then the stones that came out of nowhere started covering my sword, including my hands attached to the sword. I can feel the sword transforming from my hands. That's the stone began to break out. The sword was totally different now. The sword was green colored and it was mostly covered in brown stone which is glowing yellow. There was a green sphere at the top of the handle which is protected by ancient animal bones. Speaking of handle, it is made out of wood now.
"It seems you've unleashed you swords true potential of Earth: The 'Great Earth Sword!'"
This is the time I show off this great power. I smashed the sword to the ground and shattered the ground where the dummies were standing on making them fade away defeated. After taking 50 dummies... again, a huge horde surrounded me. It was time to unleash my finishing move. I lifted my sword to the air summoning a unlimited number of boulders around me. The boulders crashed into pieces as they land leaving big explosions causing to hit the all dummies around the area. Therefore my training was complete. "This is so going to be named as 'Earth Star!'" I said happily.
"Yeesh, at least gives a warning before you summoned those boulders. One nearly crushed me." Aisha complained.
Rena's PoV
It was now our turn to train. Due to Terra's training, I've managed to upgrade my arrows. Now I can use Earth to summon plants form the arrows. Everyone else train further with their own skills. Elsword must be worried about Ignitus. I always try to comfort out of his worrisome. After many days of training, Elsword was finally ready to face Karis.
"You have done well, everyone." Artea congratulated us.
"Yeah, I had a lot of fun with you guys." Nariko added.
"Alright, alright let's get to the main plot here." Raven tried to get things right. "Unfortunately we haven't covered the other Guardian Sages yet."
"Those will have to wait." Elsword told him. "Ignitus goes first!"
"It may sound obnoxious of you, but you're right. Ignitus is the final piece to Karis's puzzle since she got everyone else." Artea said to him.
"If that last crystal is powered, the portal will open and we'll all be done for." Astrapi added.
"I know, I know." Terra sighed. "When I was on Riku Forge, I overheard the Conductor say that Karis's final preparations would take place at her lair, where she lives in solitude among the clouds and the towers. I am certain that's where she's taken Ignitus."
Elsword's PoV
"We have to go... Come on!" I was in a rush to get Ignitus back. Sorry, Elesis, but you'll have to wait a little bit longer.
"I'd give anything to go with you, young warrior, but the crystal sapped the last of my will." Terra explained. "I fear my fighting days are over."
"Every generation must pass the torch to the next, Terra. Our time is done. Only our priestesses remain."
"Do not worry, master Terra and master Astrapi, we priestesses will protect you." Artea said to them.
"Yeah, you can count on us." Nariko added.
"Thank you, Artea and Nariko." Terra said to them.
"We still need to look for the other Guardian Sages." Raven interrupted.
"Okay then, you guys go look for the rest of the Guardian Sages, I'll go to Karis's lair and rescue Ignitus." I ordered them.
"No!" Rena looked at my face. "I'm not letting you go and fight Karis alone. If you're going there, then I'm coming too, and don't think about answering back. I may be your blood-relative but to me, you're still a brother."
"Rena... Alright then, but only if you stay close to me." Rena nodded.
"Now go to it, young ones!" Terra shouted.
"Yes, Ma'am!" We all said in unison.
GL: That ends this chapter.
Elsword (Legend): This story is almost about to end. Talk about time flying.
Rena (Legend): This only the 'first' story, Elsword.
Elsword (Legend): I know, Rena. I know.
GL: Cheer up, Elsword. Karis's lair is place you'll meet someone you were looking for.
Elsword (Legend): I know that too! Stop tempting me!
GL and Rena: Sorry.
See in the next chapter!
