Chapter 21 - The King's Son

"Wait... You're Shoku?!" Hyo exclaimed excitedly. "I thought you were a seasoned veteran fighter or something!" Shoku shook his head. "I actually only came to this world about a year ago..." Shoku replied. Hyo rummaged through the chest again, and pulled out a necklace with a Midnight Petal on it. He handed it to Shoku. "You can use this right? My father said that one of his Knights saw you use something called a 'Midnight Rose'," Hyo said excitedly. Shoku took it gratefully and the necklace vanished. Shoku's full power could be used. Shoku activated the Administrators' Hearts and the now complete Midnight Rose. "You completed the Rose... Impressive. Now think of a wide open space, and something comfortable to you, like where you like to sleep," the Administrator's voice said inside his head. Shoku imagined the garden where he saw his siblings and him, when Tsuki made the structure of stone and nature. He thought of sleeping in the trees, letting the moonlight hit him. Shoku felt something appear in his hand. He opened his eyes and found a branch the size of a needle in his hand. He checked the stats of the strange new item.


Name: Branch of the Midnight Tree


Durability: Infinite/Infinite


Attributes: Shadow, Light, Ice, Fire, Water, Earth, Electric, Spatial


Hidden Ability #1: Tree's Wrath- The target is wrapped in thick roots that drain mana.


Hidden Ability #2: Midnight Dragon's Flame- This can be used as an internal spell or an external spell. If used internally, dark flames appear surrounding the hand. The attack can be used with physical contact. If used externally, dark flames can take form in any way that the user wants it to. The attack can be used physically or from a distance. You do not have to be using this weapon to activate this ability.


Hidden Ability #3: Night's Storm- The needle is surrounded by dark electricity, and can be used by hitting the target or by casting it at the target in an inescapable shockwave. With the Midnight Rose's power, the user can also create an actual storm that summons large amounts of dark lightning wherever the user wants.


Class: Spirit


"What's that thing? A branch?" Hyo asked. Shoku closed the stat window. Shoku nodded. "But it's probably one of the most powerful weapons in existence," he replied. Hyo slashed at him with a steel longsword, and Shoku took it out in one hit, without using an ability. Hyo's eyes widened. "That was a reinforced steel sword, made by the best blacksmith in the entire kingdom!" Hyo stammered. Shoku shrugged, and the branch disappeared. He thought of bringing it back, and it appeared again. Shoku put it away once more and disguised himself again. "That is a remarkable weapon you just summoned, Shoku," the Administrator said in his head, "The only other weapon that has three Hidden Abilities is the Ice Phoenix, and it was the last item created by my mother before she died in the great war." Shoku thanked the Administrator in his mind, and turned to Hyo. "Do you mind if I teleport my companions here?" Shoku asked. Hyo shrugged, and Shoku teleported his friends into the room.


"Huh? Where are we?!" Tsuki and Sakura panicked. "It's fine, I found someone who is very powerful, and can help us," Shoku said. They both turned around to see Shoku and Hyo standing across from them. "Who's he?" Sakura asked, pointing at Hyo. "This is Hyo, and he is the son of the King," Shoku replied. Tsuki summoned her staff, and Sakura drew his katana. "Wait a minute, he's on our side. He is running from the King," Shoku said frantically. Hyo just waved with a grin on his face. The two sheathed their weapons. "So, he's going to help us fight the King?" Tsuki asked. Hyo's face dropped. "Wait, we are going to attack my father? Just the four of us?" Hyo asked, a look of fear on his face. Shoku nodded. "Hyo, us four are quite possibly the strongest people here. I have the Administrators and the Midnight Rose, as well as most of the Supernatural Powers and the elements. These guys are really strong as well. And you have the bloodline of the King. Even if the Knights attack us, they can't scratch you," Shoku explained. Hyo let out a sigh. "Alright, let's do it then..." he said reluctantly. Hyo picked up Green Lily and strapped it to his waist. Tsuki and Sakura walked up to Shoku when Hyo was getting ready. "What do you mean, Administrators? And you only have three petals!" Tsuki whispered. Shoku shook his head. "The Administrators are a long story that I will tell you later, and Hyo had the last petal. His mission was actually to kill me and, at least I think, take my petals. My Rose is complete now," Shoku replied. Hyo finished packing. "Are we all ready?"

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