Elemental Warriors Online

Dragon Friend

When Cassius logged back in again it was to the blazing afternoon and a stupid blue hawk. Monkey was draped across his face asleep, it took all of ten minutes for Cassius to dislodge the damn hawk from the top of his face.

Cassius chucked the blue avian with all of his strength across the room. The stupid hawk woke up and started flying saving itself from what would have otherwise been a rude awakening.

“Good morning Cassius you slept for a very long time. You know.” happy said with a jovial expression.

Cassius ignored him and looked around the room he was in. When he logged off last time he had not checked his surroundings due to how tired he was at the time and logged of. Now he had to say he was rather disappointed by the state of the inn.

Cassius would rather not go into a description of the place, the only thing that caught his attention was Kabiru who was also draped over Cassius’s legs much like how Monkey was, on his face a few moments ago.

Monkey landed by Cassius’s side and looked at him with a questioning expression.

“Cassius are you okay?” Monkey asked.

Cassius felt that this was as much a time as any to lay the seeds of his manipulation, he just needed to get into character. Cassius put on the most melancholic mask he could muster and shook his head no as an answer. It was Kabiru who had woken up that asked the next question.

“why, what’s wrong?”

Well here goes nothing Cassius thought to himself.

“it’s my grandfather. Back in my world; the world where we travelers came from I am not an all-powerful vampire. Infact I am a human an ordinary poor human without wealth or power.

And now my grandfather, the only family who I have left is dying and I can’t save him.”

“that’s horrible Monkey did you know this.” Kabiru asked.

‘Seriously?’ Cassius cursed In his mind. He just fed them this story if with a little embellishment how the hell was Monkey supposed to know before now. Kabiru’s slow wit was sometimes frustrating. Okay scratch that it was always frustrating.

“No Kabiru I did not know, what do we do?”

Cassius was able to notice the distinct we instead of you, so which means he was on the right track.

“But its not just about my grandfather Kabiru. After spending just one day in this world and seeing how the poor survive, seeing the slums and how dilapidated that adventurer guild is, because am sure the rich won’t provide funds for them….I want to change this world guys.”

Kabiru turned his head to Naruto and tilted it to the left.

“what do you mean Cassius?”

And now to hammer the nail into the coffin, or reel in the proverbial hook, line, and sinker.

“I want power, Kabiru. Power that will shake this world and make it tremble on its knees. I want to be able to make a safe haven for those who don’t have it, to create a future for those kids who lost their parents and have no where to go.

I want to create a kingdom where everyday there will be an abundance of fish and food. And no one has to worry about hunger, pain and suffering.”

Cassius stopped there and turned to the duo he was feeding a load of bullshit. He was actually going to do those things when the time comes, but not out of the goodness of his heart or something, but out of necessity.

He had learnt enough from Nana to know that it was always better to be loved by your subjects than to be feared. It made the people under you loyal almost to the point of obsession. Before his father had passed away, Michael had taught Naruto something. He had said

“Love is the greatest source of power in this world. With it you can achieve anything, make anything, rule anyone. But its also the most dangerous killer and the root of all evil. Its good for a man to love, but incredibly stupid for him to be consumed by it. Because loves changes men constantly, and most times its for the bad rather than the better.”

“ Cassius what kind of power?”

Cassius was almost shocked out of his mind. While Monkey still had eyes glowing with anticipation of a kingdom filled with fish. Kabiru had shown a part of himself that Naruto did not think existed. The boy was not as stupid or dense as most people thought he was.

“Any kind of power Kabiru. I know what you are thinking, but I believe there’s no wrong kind of power, only the wrong kind of wielder. Sure there will be abilities and resources people will deem evil and unclean, abilities that are best left in the dark.

And they will remain in the dark because a ruler’s true power comes from the image he gives and portrays to his followers. But if there’s a power that will help me protect my precious people, no matter how evil, I will use it Kabiru. Because it would be my responsibility to walk in the dark so that the people I love will live free and in the light.

Will you help me Kabiru?, will you follow me to the ends of the earth and brave untold dangers so that we can make a future for the less privileged and the people we love. Will you stand by my side as we bring this world to heel and punish injustice, and make right the wrongs of so many people. Will you walk the dark with me Kabiru, so that the future will be filled with light.”

Cassius was not sure asking that question after explaining what sort of power he was after to Kabiru was the way to go. But he went with his instincts here, he felt he needed to strike while the iron was still Hot. Kabiru was a remarkable character, not just with the strengths he had to offer but with his ability to get people to love him.

Cassius was perceptive enough to notice that even though Kabiru was stuck with two months of domestic chores, to make up for the destruction he caused, no one seemed to be angry with him. In fact it seemed they were all fond of him and put up with his antics because of how innocent he was.

Cassius was no exception to that phenomena, just within a day he was tired of both Kabiru and Monkey’s gullible antics but he would never change their meeting or relationship for anything in the world. Except for a s**t ton of treasure and money.

“Are we going to hurt innocent people.” Kabiru asked all of a sudden.

Cassius had to give the kid props, he was smart and he knew how to hit the angle that would most affect him and his believes. In this case, Cassius was stuck with two decisions. He could lie and say no, but if he finds himself in such a situation in the future where the innocent die because of his actions, he might not be able to defend himself.

He’d rather much be honest and bear the consequences

“I can’t promise that innocents wont be hurt in this endeavor of mine Kabiru. This world is not all roses and sunshine. But I can guarantee you I will never try to hurt innocent people, maybe my actions might have repercussions and people will get hurt. But to do so on my orders or by my actions will never happen, unless I have no choice.”

That was that, now it was up to Kabiru to make a choice. Monkey will go anywhere Kabiru goes. So it was more or less a packaged deal(though Cassius was convinced that the hawk was useless).

Kabiru turned to Cassius and looked him dead in the eye. Cassius also tried his best to meet those fiery and serpentine gaze. It was very unsettling to say the least.

Cassius might not be aware but he had the most intimidating gaze he had ever seen. It was like looking at the last boss in a game or dungeon. Those were usually very scary.

“Cassius as long as the sun rises from the east and sets in the west, you will have my flames. As long as the ocean never dries you will have my strength. As long as the moon continue to come up and go down every night you will have my loyalty. But the day you break my trust, betray me or stray from the promises you have made. You will have my rage and you will have my wrath. This I so promise by the breath of my Dragon lungs and the magic of my Dragon heart. For now and for ever, until eternity ends.”

[[SYSTEM ALERT:]]

[[YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DRAGONS OATH FROM HALF DRAGON KABIRU AHMED.[ all stats +50, fire resistance 100% permanently, gained secondary affinity for fire. All fire skills and creations +30%.]]

[FOR BEING THE FIRST TO RECEIVE AN OATH OF LOYALTY FROM A HALF DRAGON YOU HAVE GAINED THE TITLE{ DRAGON FRIEND: all relationship with dragons and their variants and breeds is set to friendly. +10 to all stats, +50% chance to tame a dragon or dragon breed creatures as a pet or mount. Gained Dragon exclusive racial skill Dragons roar.}

DRADON'S ROAR

TYPE: ACTIVE

CLASS RESTRICTION: NONE

RACIAL RESTRICTION: DRAGONS, ITS VARIANTS AND THEIR CHOSEN

GRADE: UNIQUE

INFO: cause intimidation and 100% breath damage on enemies for a distance of 20 meters and a circumference of 20 meters. Has 25% chance to stun enemies 20 levels above you for five seconds, 50% for those 10 levels below. Guaranteed stun for all enemies on equal level and below with a duration of 10 seconds. Skill will include chosen elemental affinity at master level for a 300% elemental damage. All percentage, circumference, distance, and cost increases with each proficiency level. (Cost 200 spirit),(cast time five seconds),( cool down 15 minutes)

[YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH KABIRU AHMED

HAS CHANGED FROM FRIENDS TO MASTER AND FOLLOWER.]

[THE WAY YOU ARE VIEWED BY MONKEY THE DRAGON AND KABIRU THE HALF DRAGON HAS CHANGED FROM BEST FRIENDS TO HERO WORSHIP.]

[ALERT!!: DUE TO THE DISCREPANCIES OF LEVELS BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR SERVANT, KABIRU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BECOME PART OF YOUR PARTY OR ANY ORGANIZATION YOU’VE CREATED TILL YOU REACH LEVEL 250.]

[LEADERSHIP STAT UNLOCKED.]

Cassius looked at Kabiru with a choked up expression. This time the tears in his eyes were real, as he hugged Kabiru with all the strength he could muster. While Kabiru thought Cassius was being emotional, in the head of his new master however this was dialogue going on.

‘my good luck charm has struck again. Grandfather you sly dog, your plan worked, now I have a huge op system bug following me around forever. Hehe more milk from lady luck's titties.’

“So master where to now.” Kabiru asked.

Cassius cringed at that title. He might have to get used to it since there will definitely be more people who will call him that. But to hear it from Cassius was all kinds of wrong.

“Now we head for the blacksmiths forge. Take me to the most trustworthy blacksmith here in the slums. And Monkey I have a mission for you. Are you ready.”

“yes sir!”

“Good now here’s what I want you to do.”