I clenched my fist and observed my surroundings carefully.
If I don't react in time, I'll die and I sure as hell won't die.
It hurt the first time and it'd suck to experience it again.
A substantial tide that gradually grew in size started to swallow the hills and was charging towards me.
[Myo Dae, even though he knew the consequences of his actions, decided to journey forward using the only ability he knew, Haemokinesis]
[Myo Dae was rather disappointed with the choice, not necessarily in a bad way, but more in how Lord Shiva would help separate the seas. He obviously wouldn't show it, it'd be rude towards the Benevolent God who gave time to sponsor him after all]
Lord Shiva again.. let's see if the destruction won't consume me.
How fun, this person already has an overpowered sponsor, Poseidon.
You might as well flood the entire country while you're at it.
I gritted my teeth slightly, I'll have to part the wave somehow.
I assumed this would help in parting the seas but—
I could control the whole wave—?!
I swirled the trident around, which notioned for the wave to turn around at whoever was summoning these infinite, towering waves. I swerved the trident down, slamming it onto anyone in it's raging path.
Hearing shrieks and cries, I knew that the assailant had either perished or managed to barely survive the wave.
Feels really bad on my conscious.. but I have to remind myself that these people had tried to murder me a few minutes ago.
[Myo Dae reassured himself, trying not to blame himself for his own selfish actions, he didn't need to kill them. Why not give them an injury instead?]
A blood vessel on the side of my head pulsed.
Who does this narrator think he is?!
My thoughts were quickly interrupted, as another tremendous wave was coming my way.
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I used the trident to control it however.. it wasn't working?!
[Myo Dae failed to realise that the size of the wave determines the easability of controlling it]
So that's it.
No, I can't just give up so easily!
I'll have to figure out another way.
What is he laughing at—?
My limbs suddenly move on its own.. what the—?!
Am I dancing?!
I felt immense bliss, happiness displayed on my face as I danced to my heart's content, as the waves suddenly parted on it's own through the trident's actions.
[The art of battle can be interpreted as a dance. The rhythmic movements, the way the body flows whilst the opponent anticipates their next move, hoping to find a weak point in their moves]
[Therefore, Lord Shiva is known to be one of the most powerful primordial gods as he was known as "The Cosmic Dancer"]
Ah, no wonder.
[Myo Dae pretended as if he knew the story behind Lord Shiva, he did not]
Alright, this is seriously getting annoying!
I slightly puffed my cheeks, pouting at the narrator's commentary.
I remained focused on avoiding the wave's fury, if I was swept once I would have died or sustain severe injuries.
I can't risk my life again.
I raged through the waves.
Separate, go through, separate, go through.
Separate, go through, separate, go through.
Separate, go through, separate, go through.
...
An endless cycle, it went on for so long that I had began to grow tired.
[Myo Dae began to grow bored of their antics, he had fought for so long against their bellowing, surging tides. Why couldn't this person stop fighting like a coward?]
I panted heavily, my grip tightening on the trident.
How long have I been evading the waves? Is this their true intention? To get me tired enough for them to fight me head on?
It would be smart if it is.
I swiped away the saliva trickling out of my mouth.
[Myo Dae paused, was this truly Lord Shiva suggesting this? It would be nonsensical, an individual whose responsibility weighs on him but he continues to smile. An individual whose known for their overwhelming positivity to mankind]
[This was not the Lord Shiva Myo Dae knew]
[But did he have another choice?]
No, I didn't have another choice.
Risk being tired and washed away by the waves, leading to my demise.
Or.. risk taking an offer by an unknown deity to survive?
It's obvious what anyone would choose.
I accept your decision.
.. What?
Protagonist? What kind of protagonist is weak..?
So the unknown deity was Rudra..
"Ack..!"
A violent sting pierced my neck, my throat felt like it was closing on itself, I was on the verge of choking to death.
"Please.. I—Ugh..!"
The immense joy I had felt once I had activated
Wasn't Rudra a worshipped god?
How can he be so enraged..?
[Myo Dae had to grasp the full potential of his new art in order to win, but it was difficult to actually understand the potential of the art. Myo Dae had to find a way to accept the bloodlust that came with the art to utilise it]
That was obvious but it's easier actually stating the plan rather then trying to complete it.
I felt sick even acknowledging these grotesque and horrific depections in my head were actually things I was thinking of due to the hidden art. How would I magically accept these twisted thoughts?
Unless you lacked morals, this was impossible.
Ding!
Huh, was that from my phone?
That can't be right, I have different notifications for my phone.
A display window popped up, and I focused my remaining attention toward sit.
[Yu Haeun: Take deep breaths! The next wave is coming quickly! I'm trying to locate where the perperator is residing, but there's surprisingly atleast 12 people nearby this area. I'll keep you updated if I find where they are!]
I smirked slightly seeing the chatlog, staying true to the game "Eternal Realm", it seemed this game also had a feature to text others.
I took a deep breath, trying to clear my muddled and depraved mindset
[In everyone's life, they would learn the hard way that their first enemy will always be them. This was what Myo Dae had lived by]
[In order to defeat his opponents, he had to overcome this technicality to survive]
Right.
If I overcome this immoral and sinful feeling, I'll become stronger, I'll be able to conquer the only person I've lost to.
I need to devour this emotion and make it MINE!
With my eyes alone, I'll perceive this whole field and take you on freak-wave!
A cunning grin played on my face, why shouldn't I cherish this feeling if I'm going to devour it?
Is this how it feels to lose your morals?