Chapter 4: Rogar The Dragon

Third Person POV (somewhere in a dark place):

A few minutes earlier

Somewhere in a dark place Rayner opened his eyes and sat up. ‘Where am I?’ he thought to himself. Scratching his head he slowly stood up and looked around. Once his vision cleared up he saw an object like a door to his left. Slowly, he made his way towards the mysterious entry. As he got closer he noticed that there was a faint light filtered through under the door. When he finally reached it, suddenly from the outside it was opened by a young man, probably in his early twenties. He had Rayner jump backward and fall over something soft.

(???) “Hmm, five more minutes,” Said a soft, girlish voice.

Rayner sat up once again and saw a hand before he.he looked in front of him where a woman lay on her side. She had luscious pink hair and once she opened her eyes, Rayner was able to see her beautiful, blue eyes which had already shone in the room lit by candles. Rayner looked back at the unfamiliar man who still held a helping hand towards him. He had jet black hair and ‘glowing’ yellow eyes which made him look like some kind of villain. He also wore a black and red coat like costume along with black pants too. Rayner grabbed the offered hand and stood up. Then the man looked away from where the woman lay and helped her stand up.

(???) “Hey Ariana, wake up already! ‘He’ regained his consciousness.” The man stated.

(Ariana) “Wha- what did you say, Sebastian?” said the woman in a sleepy voice.

(Sebastian) “I said ‘he’ woke up!” he said it again but now with an enraged tone of voice. Rayner stood up and looked at the two individuals.

(Rayner) “Who are you, people? Where am I?” The man looked at Rayner and bowed.

(Sebastian) “My name is Sebastian Zovu,” He said, “and this is Ariana Alcott,” he finished pointing at the girl who instantly ran and hid behind Sebastian’s back.

(Ariana) “N-nice to meet you, sir,” She said with a shy tone.

(Rayner) “Nice to meet you, but where am I?” he asked.

Sebastian indicated to Rayner to follow him out to a living room-like open area. They entered the room and Sebastian, sat down onto a nearby chair made out of some kind of greenstone. Ariana, quickly sat beside the tall man, avoiding eye contact.

(Sebastian) “Before I tell you anything, do you remember what happened before you woke up here?” he asked.

(Rayner) “I-I was in a--- Wait! the Academy, I’ve got to go back and stop that bastard!” Rayner yelled in a very deep voice while his eyes turned and glowed red.

(Ariana) “EEKK!” The girl hid behind her companion. Sebastian put his hand on top of her head then looked at Rayner who stood up. strong energy started to emit from his body, but it stopped when Sebastian put his hand onto Rayner’s shoulder.

(Rayner) “I’ve gotta go back now! That bastard, he is very powerful. He could hurt my friends!” he said.

(Sebastian) “Calm down, I'm sure they are okay. I mean if I’m correct that facility has some ‘powerful’ individuals, ” he said and walked up to a table with a crystal ball on top of it. “Come here and have a look.”

Rayner walked beside Sebastian and looked at the ball. Suddenly, the ball started to glow, and soon Rayner saw something in it. It was a courtyard on fire, debris, and bodies lying everywhere. Rayner’s eyes widened and grabbed Sebastian’s arm then pointed at the right side of the glass ball.

(Sebastian) “Or not,” he murmured beneath his breath.

(Rayner) “There,” he said with an angered voice, “can you show me that part?”

Sebastian touched the ball and the scene moved to two individuals. Rayner’s grip strengthened when he recognized who they were. Emilia crying and Ashford in his Demon form, looking down on her and grinning.

(Rayner) “Take me there, NOW!” he said and started to emit a powerful and terrifying aura.

(Sebastian) “As you wish,” he said then walked up to the wall behind them and put his hand on it. A moment later runes started to glow on it and a reddish gate opened.

(Sebastian) “This gate will teleport you not far from the school so from there you’ll have to get there on your own,” he stated, “Though our meeting was short, I hope we meet again Master” he finished which made Rayner a bit confused tried to turn around, but suddenly he got pushed into the portal by Ariana.

(Ariana) “We’ll meet again soon enough,” she said, then Rayner got transported into the woods.

Rayner’s POV:

As I stepped out of the portal pathway. I entered the forest and got dizzy. I collapsed onto my knees and arms and threw up. Once the dizziness faded away and I was able to use my legs again, I stood up and started to walk. As I walked I heard an explosion behind me. I jumped up to take a look and I felt the rage awakening me again as I saw the smoke and fire in the distance. I clenched my fists and felt my blood boiling until something very intense pain hit me and made me fall onto the ground. I grabbed my arm where my tattoo was and it started to glow, then a familiar voice spoke in my head.

(???) “Don’t let your emotions control you,” he said, “Don’t let the anger take control over your body…”

(Rayner) “Who-Who are you and what do you mean don’t let my anger control my body?” I asked in confusion then another shock of intense pain came from my left arm.

(???) “Focus, once you get to control your anger, you'll be able to use our powers,” he said, “try to channel your feelings through your body,” he finished.

(Rayner) “Channel my feelings? How should I do that?” I asked the voice in my head.

(???) “Close your eyes and imagine your anger in your heart,” he said. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. “Good, now tell me. What do you see?” He asked.

(Rayner) “I-I see a fire and it’s on a rampage. It’s hot, it burns my body,” I said

(???) “Just as I thought. Okay, now try and grab it.” the voice said. I took another deep breath and reached towards the fire and grabbed it.

(Rayner) “AHHHHHH!” I screamed, “It’s burning my body just like back then, I ca--”

(???) “No don’t give up! you are stronger than this!”

(Rayner)(in pain) “THIS IS TOO MUCH” I screamed, “I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG WILL I BE ABLE TO HOLD ON,” I said as I tried to compress the fire between my palms. After a few moments of constant pain, I was able to calm the fire down a little. “I think I made it, it doesn’t hurt that much anymore,” I stated.

(???) “Good now, try and absorb that fire,” he said.

(Rayner) “Okay, I’ll try,” I said, then I tried to ‘become one’ with the fire. As the fire entered me, I could feel its force circulating in my veins, my entire body. I opened my eyes and a huge purple fire pillar emerged from my body. ‘this feeling...this power now, I am finally able to control it?’ I thought.

(???) “Don’t be too happy yet,” he said the voice resonating in my head, “with your current strength you’ll only be able to use around 6% of our power without its negative effects,” he finished.

(Rayner) “What do you mean by ‘negative effects’?” I asked in confusion. Then I got more confused because I remembered this voice talking to me before at that time when I got out of hand again. “Wait, who are you exactly, and why are you helping me?” I asked.

(???) “My name is Rogar, and I am helping you because you and I are the same,” he said, “but no more questions, you have to go and save your friends while you still can,” he finished then it became quiet in my head once again.

(Rayner) “Wait, don't go yet,” I tried to talk to him but it was quiet, not a single word.

Another sudden explosion quickly grabs my attention and made me jump up and look at the direction of the source. I looked down and concentrated my powers into my palms until it set a blazing fire. However, this time it was different, now I was able to control them. I released more of my power and suddenly, two purple dragon-like wings emerged from my back. I flew up really high in the sky, almost reaching the clouds when I spotted Emilia and Ashford under me. I clenched my fist and extended my wings, Then I dived towards them with such power that I broke the sound barrier. A sonic boom. Once I closed the distance between us I launched a magic attack that destroyed those bastard’s tentacles and separated an arm of his. I then, Increased my speed and when I got close to him I punched him in the face, sending him flying into the Academy building. Destroying anything that got in his way.

(Rayner) “DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH HER!” I yelled.

Third Person POV:

Rayner stood beside Emilia with a terrifying aura surrounding him. He quickly picked up the now unconscious Emilia bridal style and walked up to some of the conscious students and teachers and lay her down before them. They looked at Rayner with terrified eyes but one of the teachers came up to him and said.

(???) “You can leave her with us, we'll take care of her,” he said.

(Rayner) “Take good care of her,” Rayner said with such a tone that it made the teacher shiver in fear. Then he turned towards the direction where he punched Ashford and moved forward. As he walked in between the debris of the school he spotted Vivian laying on the ground beside the Headmaster. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to check their condition because Ashford crawled out of the debris and flew up.

Ashford “Who dares to punch me!” He yelled, “Who dares to interrupt my fun with my slave!” he finished.

(Rayner) “Don’t you dare call her your slave you bastard!” Rayner said with an angered tone. Ashford looked down and smiled.

(Ashford) “Well well, I thought that would be enough to kill you,” he said and landed in front of Rayner, who started emitting a very dark aura.

(Rayner) “I won’t forgive you for what you’ve done to her and to the school,” he said, “I’ll kill you this time!” he yelled then threw a punch towards Ashford’s face. However, he stopped Rayner’s punch and threw him into the “building” where he crawled out from. And then, he flew up and formed two black and red fireballs in his palms and released them creating a huge blast where Rayner was.

(Ashford) “That was 60% of my powers, that should kill him” he stated, then turned back to the students who tried to heal Emilia. “Now, where I was? Ah yes,” he said and began to fly in the student’s direction. Before he got there he picked up his separated limb and reattached it. “Now it feels better,” he said.

From behind him, there was a huge explosion and a purple fire pillar emerged into the sky. The size of the pillar grew and it made the sky purple, then after it quieted down Rayner flew up tossing the debris into the air. Ashford turned around however, Rayner with glowing red eyes kicked him into the ground, creating a massive crater. Not wasting any time he dived after Ashford and punched him in the guts making him spit up blood. The wind blew so strong from the impact that it pushed the closer students back while covering their faces.

(Rayner) “I won’t let you lay another finger on her!” he yelled then punched his face again, but this time he used his flames too.

(Ashford) “Don’t make me laugh at you worthless piece of shit,” he said then grabbed Rayner’s next punch, and using fire magic he blew him away. “You are just a worthless peasant who needs to obey me!” he yelled then he formed a dark light ball in his hands. “The Darkness within the Light,” he yelled then punched the ball, releasing its power. A powerful dark blue fire beam flew in Rayner’s direction, burning the ground under it. Fortunately, before it hit him Rayner was able to deflect it.

(Rayner) “Heavenly Wall of Flames!” he yelled, then a firewall emerged in front of him and absorbed Ashford’s attack. But before he could realize, Ashford appeared behind him and stabbed him with his flame sword.

(Rayner)(groan) “When did you…” he said but Ashford rotated the sword making him cough up blood.

(Ashford) “Enough of this nonsense you worthless peasant, now die!” he said, then punched Rayner, sending him through the fountain into the ground.

1 minute ago:

Emilia’s POV:

I slowly opened my eyes, revealing some students surrounding me with teared-up eyes. I slowly sat up when one of them noticed me and hugged me. I looked around in confusion until an explosion occurred and the wind blew by, making the students shiver in fear.

(???) “Miss Emilia you finally awaken!” The girl said, “Hurry, let’s get out of here it’s dangerous,” she said while helping me get on my feet. We started walking from the fighting scene when suddenly it hit me.

(Emilia) “Wait!” I said, “Rayner. Rayner is here!” I said then broke free from her hand and rushed back to the wall and looked up in the air. My heart skipped a beat and my eyes filled with tears when I saw Rayner fighting Ashford. Ashford released a dark blue fire beam towards Rayner however, he successfully blocked it. The wall made it impossible for me to see him, so when the wall disappeared and revealed them my heart got torn apart. What I saw was terrifying, all of my strength left my body and I fell onto my knees. I saw Rayner in front of me up in the air with a sword piercing through his chest and coughing up blood. I heard Ashford saying something to him then he pulled out his sword from him and then punched him into the ground, destroying the fountain.

(Emilia) “RAYNER!!!” I yelled in shock. Sadness and anger filled my heart that gave some strength. “Flames of Death” I yelled and launched an attack towards Ashford then I collapsed onto the ground. I watched as my attack approached Ashford, but he simply slashed my magic and looked at me. “That was all of my strength,” I said.

(Ashford) “Now now, Emilia you shouldn’t defy your master,” he said with a devilish voice, “Now I’ll have to punish you,” he said then licked the edge of his mouth.

He walked up to me, grabbed me by my hand, and held me up in front of him. He grinned then we flew up and landed in front of Rayner’s body. As soon as we landed he let go of my arm and said.

(Ashford) “Look how pathetic this weakling is,” he said, “Just a worthless piece of shit” he finished. My eyes widened in shock when I saw his lifeless body with a hole in his chest. I walked by him and collapsed. I couldn’t think anymore, all I could do was grab him by his shirt and cry helplessly.

Third Person POV:

In a dark place:

(Rogar) “It seems that it wasn’t enough after all,” echoed Rogar’s voice in disappointment. “I‘m sorry kid, I was foolish to think that you could handle this on your own with your current power,” he finished. From the shadows, a giant purple dragon appeared. With gentle movements, he grabbed Rayner’s body and wrapped itself around him. The two bodies slowly merged together creating a new, massive one. The body had two huge dragon-like wings on its back, scales covered its arms, legs, chest, and back. Two horns grew out from both sides of its head pointing upwards. When the merge completed, Rayner opened his eyes that glowed in purple. “Let me help you save your loved ones,” Rogar said then his whole body caught on fire.

With Emilia and Ashford:

Ashford pushed Emilia down onto the ground and ripped off her remaining clothes. Once no further clothing was on her, he started to lick her neck and slowly made his down onto her stomach. Emilia cried helplessly and tried to free herself from Ashford’s grip. however, there was no use he easily overpowered her.

(Ashford) “Enough of the warm-up, let us begin with the main course,” he said.

As Ashford took off his upper clothing, the earth started trembling. He stood up and looked around to see Rayner getting up into his feet while the hole in his chest healed. He quickly closed the distance between them then punched his body with tremendous power that made the ground crack and shook up the dust. Emilia quickly sat up and covered her body with a piece of cloth that remained from her clothes lying beside her. Once she successfully covered up her body, she turned towards where Ashford went. Her eyes widened once the dust cleared up and saw what happened. A tremendous flame pillar emerged into the sky, making it purple. Rayner had purple wings and horns, scales covering most of his body, and a dragon-like tail coming out of his waist. He was holding Ashford’s lower arm with his left hand then broke it with ease. The aura that Rayner released rapidly grew making Ashford kneel before him.

(Rayner)(with a deep voice) “Enough of this Demon,” he said in a frightening echoing voice, making Emilia shiver in fear.

(Ashford) “How...how is this possible? How are you still alive, and this strong?” he said with a mortified voice.

Rayner’s aura exponentially grew by the minute, and his flames become bigger, hotter, and its light lit in the surrounding area. Like another sun, but it was purple. The flames made the students, as well as the teachers, cover their eyes. Rayner slowly held up Ashford by his harm and made him look into his glowing red eyes. The frightened demon tried to break free from his grip but all of his attempts had failed. Rayner held up his flame covered arm, formed a fist then punched the demon with such force that it sent Ashford flying backward. Rayner threw away the arm that was left in his hand and with flapping his wings he flew up in the air.

(Rayner) “Infernal Burst,” he said, then a small fireball formed in his right hand. He dropped the ball onto Ashford who uncovered himself from the debris of the Academy. The ball dropped right in front of Ashford’s eyes. Once the ball touched the ground it released its brutal raw force. The ball's size increased until it swallowed Ashford and its surrounding area, then Rayner clenched his fist. The fireball stopped growing the started the shrink until nothing was left behind.

(Rayner) “He defeated ‘Rayner’? I imagine he would be stronger, ” he said, “But I guess he just wasn’t ready to control his powers yet,” he finished. “Now onto the next task,” he finished then he looked around and said. “Divine Guardian Flames,” then the entire area covered up in pinkish-purple flames. All the individuals’ bruises, cuts healed up. The demolished Academy was restored into its original form, from before the fight. Once everything was restored and all the students and staff members were healed up the fire disappeared into nothingness.

Emilia’s POV:

After the fight ended pinkish-purple flames ‘absorbed’ the entire fight scene. The flames engulfed my entire body, and it gave me a warm, energy-rich feeling. As the fire slowly disappeared it revealed the fully restored school buildings. I looked down and saw that my once ripped clothes were restored once again as well as my injuries. Each individual student was healed in such a precise way that it seems as if they were never harmed in the first place. The once dismantled and shattered ground was being restored completely to its last speck of dust. As the students watch it being restored before their own eyes as if it were the work of a god. I looked at the now restored courtyard where Rayner stood and slowly made my way towards him. Once I got close to him I slowly packed his shoulder to get his attention. With incredible speed he got a hold onto my hand and turned around, stopping his other hand inches from my face.

(Rayner) “Ah sorry Miss,” he said with a deep but gentle voice.

(Emilia) “I-is that you Rayner,” I asked in confusion. However, as he let go of my arm I hugged him. Tears started to flow from my eyes when I felt his warmth between my arms.

(Rayner)(confused) “Ah-mm- Miss are you okay?” He asked me, “And I am sorry to disappoint you but I’m not Rayner,” he stated. I let go of him and stepped back a few steps.

(Emilia) “If you are not him then who are you, and why do you look like him?” I asked.

(Rayner) “My name is Rogar, the most powerful Dragon in the world,” he said.

(Emilia) “Wait? You are that dragon who is said to have lived 400 years ago?” I asked, “And why do you look like Rayner?”

(Rogar) “It is a long story, but let’s just say that I ‘borrowed’ Rayner’s body,” he said, “I had to in order to save his life,” he finished.

(Emilia) “What do you mean to borrow his body in order to survive?” I inquired puzzled. I tried to gather some information but he held up his hand signaling to stop then said.

(Rogar) “I know you have questions but I have to go now I used up a lot of magic power in that fight, I must go back to sleep,” he said, “When he wakes up, please tell him to go to the top of the Mountain of Sacrifices,” he continued, “An old friend of mine will help him until I return,” then his whole body covered into flames and his appearance changed back into a human. Once the flames disappeared it revealed Rayner’s body collapsing onto the ground.

Three days later:

I was sitting in the nursery, talking with the nurse when Reiyi came into the room. He took down his school jacket and hung it up onto the coat hanger beside the door. He walked up to us and sat down.

(Reiyi) “He hasn’t woken up yet?” he asked while looking at him in the bed.

(Nurse) “No, he didn’t, but I believe he will regain consciousness soon,” she said.

(Reiyi) “He sure is taking his time isn’t he,” he stated sarcastically.

(Emilia) “Don’t be a jerk Reiyi, he saved all of us. If he wouldn’t come back you’ll be all dead and I…I--” he interrupted.

(Reiyi) “Hey calm down I was just joking, by the--” suddenly Rayner’s eyes shot open and sat up in his bed.

(Rayner) “ I’ve got you!!” he shouted, “Where am I?” he asked then he slowly observed the room until his eyes met ours. “Emilia, Reiyi you guys are okay? What happened?” he jumped out of his bed and rushed up to us and tried to hug us but Reiji stopped him.

(Reiyi) “Whoa there sleeping beauty put on some clothes,” Reiyi said, pointing at his lower body. Rayner immediately let go of us and jumped back. He took the blanket from the bed and covered his body.

(Reiyi) ”I’ll tell you what happened,” he said, “Ashford attacked the school and almost wiped out the entire student body, along with the staff. Then you appeared out of nowhere, and defeated him,” he said then smiled slyly. “But before you gave him the finishing blow you told him that nobody can touch your woman,” he said pointing at me.

I felt my face heat up. I punched Reiyi in the guts, making him fall to the ground. I looked at Rayner and I saw him blushing as well.

(Emilia) “Don’t listen to this idiot Rayner,” I said while I kicked Reiyi.

(Reiyi) “Hey, hey I was just kidding Emilia don’t take it to heart,” he said.

(Rayner) “Okay, but seriously tell me what happened because I can’t remember too much,” he said.

A detailed explanation later:

Third Person POV:

Emilia, Reiyi, and Rayner walked towards the Headmaster's office. When the trio arrived Rayner stepped forward and knocked on the giant wooden door. A moment later Miss. Itori opened the door and let the teenagers inside the office. In front of the table, there were three wooden chairs beside each other. Behind the table, Xavier sat with his right hand tied around his neck with a piece of white cloth. With his left hand, the Headmaster signaled the students to take a seat in the chairs aligned in front of him. Without further a due Emilia, Rayner, and Reiyi sat into the chairs from the left to the right. Xavier stood up from his comfortable leather chair and walked up to the window behind his desk.

(Xavier) “Mr. Rayner, I am glad you're back from your vacation,” he said then turned around to face Rayner. Rayner looked down onto the floor making his hair cover his eyes. “Can I ask what was the reason for your leave?” he asked.

(Rayner) “After everything happened, I realized that this power that I have is too dangerous and I can’t control it,” he said, “So I decided to--”

(Xavier) “To be a coward and run away instead of facing it,” he stated, “You thought that by running away from your problems will solve anything?” he continued, “I thought you were better than this Rayner,” he finished.

The aura quickly changed in the tiny room. Rayner sat quietly, clutching the armrest of his chair. Emilia looked at him and put her hand on top of his then she spoke up.

(Emilia) “Mr. Xavier, I know I shouldn’t interfere but after Ashford told everyone that he is a murderer, and humiliating him--”

(Xavier) “Let me guess, you would’ve done the same,” he interrupted.

(Emilia) “No, what Rayner did was wrong,” she said, “But I think--” then suddenly Rayner grabbed Emilia’s shoulder signaling her to stop. Then he stood up. He walked up to the Headmaster and bowed.

(Rayner) “I am sorry, I was a coward not to face my problems,” he said, “I promise I won't run away anymore and face any obstacles head-on.” he finished, still bowing.

(Xavier) “Good,” he said, “Now about the recent incident with Mr. Ashford,” he continued, “It would seem that the Demon Clan is making a move,” he finished.

(Itory) “And they are also targeting the students,” she stated.

(Rayner) “I am sorry but what is this Demon Clan?” he asked. There was a sudden silence in the room. Everyone looked at Rayner questioningly.

(Reiyi) “Wait, don’t tell me you don’t know about the Demon Clan?” he asked. Rayner awkwardly scratched the back of his head with a small smile on his face. This made Reiyi fall back with his chair. Once he got up he put both of his arms onto Rayner’s shoulders and said.

(Reiyi) “How come you don’t know about them?” he asked, “Have you perhaps lived under a rock for the past 17 years?”

(Rayner) “Technically, yes,” he admitted. This made Reiyi fall again.

(Emilia) “What do you mean?” she asked curiously.

(Rayner) “I already told you that I lived in the forest alone for the last six and a half years,” he said, “and we didn’t have any schools in my village, or orphanage I used to live in” he finished.

(Reiyi) “Then how did you even get accepted into this school?” he asked Rayner, who went back to his chair and sat back down.

(Xavier) “To be honest,” said the headmaster, “He failed almost all of his exams,” he continued, “However, the day before the exams I saw him practicing magic and felt a tremendous power coming from him,” he said, “So I arranged for him to get into the academy,” he finished.

(Rayner) “Ahem!” he coughed, “Back to the Demon Clan,” he tried to change the topic, “Could anyone tell me about it?” he asked. Emilia stood up and walked over to the map hanging on the right side of the room. “

(Emilia) “The Demon Clan lives on an island South-West of the Kingdom of Eastborne,” she said pointing to the map. “Legends say that during the great war 400 years ago the ruler of the Demon Clan was killed, and they were sealed away by the dragons and the Hero” she finished.

(Rayner) “But if they were sealed away 400 years ago,” Rayner asked questioningly, “How did Ashford become one?”

(Xavier) “Miss Itori, would you be so kind and hand me that letter,” said Xavier while pointing to the table across the room. Itori walked to the table and picked up the letter. Then she walked up to Rayner and handed it to him. He carefully opened it then began to read it.

(Xavier) “There is a rumor that the Demons have a new king,” he said, “And that the barrier that sealed them disappeared and they are planning to attack the humans. There are cases of individuals becoming half-demons and attacking towns all around the four kingdoms,” he finished.

(Reiyi) “So why not ask the dragons and the new Hero to seal them away before it gets out of hand?” he asked.

(Rayner) “Yes, he is right. If they did it once why won’t they do anything?” he asked.

(Xavier) “It’s not that easy,” he said, “After they sealed the Demons away, all the dragons disappeared. People believe that they have gone extinct due to the loss of numerous males. And then there is the fact that the current hero hasn’t revealed himself to humans. Meaning that he is either a coward or hasn't been born yet,” he finished.

(Emilia) “Headmaster, is it possible to borrow somebody else's body?” she asked out of nowhere.

(Xavier) Looked at her questioningly. “No I don’t think it's possible,” he answered, “But why would you ask something like that out of nowhere?” he asked now facing the blonde girl.

(Emilia) “Rayner,” she faced him, “I know why couldn’t you remember most of the fight,” she said.

(Itori) “What do you mean he couldn’t remember?”

(Emilia) “Well after he finished off Ashford I went to check on Rayner but it wasn't him who fought after he lost consciousness,” she said then she went to the bookshelf and took down a familiar old book. She opened it and carefully swept through the pages. A few seconds later she stopped and placed the book onto the table in front of everyone.

(Emilia) “It was him,” she pointed in the book, “It was Rogar the dragon who defeated him,” she said. There was once again silence in the room until reiyi spoke up.

(Reiyi) “I think you must’ve misheard something Emilia. Rogar was a dragon who lived during the Great War, 400 years ago,” he said, “How could he fought Ashford, not speaking of, in Rayner’s body, that is just stupid,” “I think you were just too excited that your knight in shining armor came to your rescue,” he finished.

(Emilia) “Wha-wha-what are you talking about?! You stupid, Idiot,” she shouted with a beat red face while hitting Reiyi on the head. An argument broke out between Emilia and Reiyi. Rayner walked up to Xavier while Itori-sensei did her best to separate Emilia and Reiyi.

(Rayner) “Mr. Xavier, what Emilia said might be true,” said Rayner, making everybody look at him. “When I lost control during the duel, a voice echoed in my head. And then before I came to fight Ashford, the same voice talked to me and showed me a way to control my power,” he said. “He said that his name was Rogar.”

(Xavier) “Interesting. Are you certain that he said that to you?” he asked.

(Rayner) “Yes and he also said that he’ll help me control his power,” he added.

(Emilia) “See Reiyi, I was right,” she said. Then she turned towards Rayner and said: “Before he disappeared he told me to tell you to travel to the top of the Mountain of Sacrifices because there is an old friend of his who can help with your power until he re-awakens.”

(Rayner) “The Mountain of Sacrifices?” he asked,

(???) “ So you are planning to visit the Grandmaster Ustrea?” Said a very familiar voice as a portal appeared in the middle of the chamber everyone resided in.

Everyone got up from their seats and looked at the portal worrying who it might be. From the portal, a silhouette formed and Rayner remembered seeing it before and had an idea of who it might be.

(Rayner) “What are you doing here?” asked Rayner. “ I thought I wouldn’t see you for a while, but time has hardly passed.”

(Sebastian) “ Yeah, It would seem so master,” He said as he walked out of the portal into the chamber everyone resided, creating confusion.

(Reiyi) “Okay, who is the weirdo who just emerged from nowhere?” Reiyi was incredulous.

(Rayner) “Well, how should I put this. Sebastian was the one who saved me from death when Ashford attacked me in the forest and helped me get back,” he said. Then Rayner with Sebastian’s help explained everything that happened before his arrival. When the explanation finished Emilia walked up to Sebastian and thanked him for his help.

(Emilia) “Thank you, Sebastian,” she said with a sincere smile on her face.

(Xavier) “Mr. Sebastian, if you don’t mind me asking,” he said, “I sense very strong mana coming from you,” he stated then walked up to him, “Who are you, and why did a very powerful individual such as yourself help Rayner?” He asked.

Sebastian knelt on his right knee and bowed his head.

(Sebastian) “I deeply apologize for not introducing myself sooner,” he said, still gazing at the floor, “My name is Sebastian Zovu, a Dragon of Darkness and Sir Rayner’s humble servant,” he said. Silence fell upon the room, hearing this Reiyi’s chin dropped.

(Everyone) “WHAAAAAT?!!!!!”

To be continued…

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