Keysa's swords swirled violently around him, lightning crackling as his eyes burned crimson. The village's souls restored, the cloud of vengeance thick in his veins.
With a surge of will, he prepared to teleport—light bending, reality warping around him as the system readied the jump to Sky Island.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:Body Power: Duration Expiring — 5 minutes elapsedCooldown Initiated: Immediate
Suddenly, the brilliant aura flickered, the power waned, and the swirling swords slowed.
Keysa's vision blurred as his body trembled, the immense power slipping away like sand through his fingers.
He fell backward, crashing into the ruined earth, gasping for breath.
His eyes dimmed, the boiling blood receding as exhaustion took hold.
SYSTEM STATUS:Body Power: ClosedCooldown Active: Extended recovery requiredHP/MP: Severely drained, regenerating
Pain stabbed through him, but his resolve burned brighter than ever.
Though the surge had ended, his mission remained unchanged.
Rising slowly, Keysa whispered through clenched teeth,"Next time... I will not fail."
The road ahead was longer, harder—but the Tower Master's journey was just beginning
Still shaken from the abrupt loss of his surge, Keysa rose slowly, pain radiating through his body but his spirit unbroken.
He looked over the village—the broken homes, the shattered lives, the silence hanging heavy in the air.
Kneeling, he gently cleared debris, tended to the wounded villagers who were still regaining consciousness, and whispered words of comfort to the fallen.
Once the immediate wounds were tended, Keysa drew one of his swords—an elegant blade shimmering with soft blue light.
He plunged it deep into the earth at the village's center.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:Activating Skill: Tower Creation — Protective BarrierEffect: Generates an unbreakable shield around the village, blocking all hostile forcesDuration: Indefinite until deactivated by ownerPower Source: Sword Core
A translucent dome of shimmering energy rose instantly, casting a calming glow over the village.
With one last look at his home, Keysa turned away.
He knew he could not stay. The world outside was vast, dangerous—but he had to grow stronger if he was to protect this place.
SYSTEM UPDATE:Status: Guardian ActivatedObjective: Strengthen and return stronger
Keysa vanished quietly into the shadows of the forest, leaving behind a silent promise — the village would never fall again.