"Please...let me go." Blake stuttered "It's yours!"
Dax snapped out of his mood and looked back at his group with an apologetic expression.
"I'm sorry. I lost control for a moment there." he frowned
Atlas eyed his cautiously, "You're okay?"
Dax looked down at the snake with a intense gaze and smiled, "I will be."
He flung himself to the serpent, pulling his scythe out of his storage mid-air and cut shallowly on its underside. The snake created distance and circled around Dax with a low hiss.
"You're smart, I can feel it." Dax smiled
His blade clashed with the tip of its tail that was covered in spikes. It spit out green liquid and Dax dodged swiftly.
"I don't want to kill you. Come on don't make this so hard for me!" Dax yelled
He spun his weapon and maneuvered it slash under its head and thrust down into it flesh. He used it like hook and pulled it toward him. Dax's hand shoved its head down to the ground as the rest of it body flailed around.
Thick killing intent filled the room as Dax took out his double edged sword. His face was expressionless but his eyes were filled with determination that couldn't be explained. A screen appeared in his face:
The Abyss Snake surrenders
You have gained taming? skill: your methods are questionable but it works
and
dominationpassive skill: weaker enemies naturally feel fear and terror toward you
Ethan broke the silence, "Let's go see the reward. They better be good."
"Alright." Dax smiled sheepishly as he closed the notifications
Blake tilted the fanbase screens as they opened the door. A golden light spread out throughout the area.
[ CrazedFan: HEY WHAT'S INSIDE!!
Firefighter: Please show us, PLEASE!!]
"I knew it. My luck is great!" Noah's voice exclaimed
Dax's voice echoed, "I can't wait to use this!"
Ethan came into view to the audience and the comments asked to tilt the screen. Ethan read through the comment calmly.
"That's the end of the livestream. See you during our trial." Ethan said with amusement in his eyes
~~
On a floating castle housed a veteran Faction: Wonderland ranked third. Their leader, Xavier was strong, feared and laughing?
Xavier replayed the scene where Ethan dealt a final blow on Maxwell and looked at him seated across him.
"I'll pay him back for that." Maxwell spat out
Xavier smirked, "Ask for his autograph before he assassinates you next time."
"Why are you so invested? You joined their Fanbase." A girl seated to his right asked
Xavier avoided eye content with a smile, "Madison, I'll be honest. I got hooked and wanted more."
He shared his screen with the others. It was a profile of Ethan. He was squatting looking at them with a dark green mask as usual only his eyes in view. He wore a black unzipped hoodie that barely covered his hair, white shirt inside with the faction logo in the center and black jean. His eyes were looking a words that spoke of his like, dislike and more.
Xavier swiped and the next screen was video of Noah holding huge dumb bells. The video was a strength regime that can be used by non-beastkins. The next video was of Atlas with Quill make a meal sadly Quill burnt almost everything and was kicked out by their vice.
He swiped to show a picture of Dax curled up in blankets with two feline-like creatures beside him. It was after the challenge so the sheets were slightly stained with red and the sun rise reflected inside.
"Honestly, can't believe he did all this in a day. Crazed has more fans than any faction, Daxton played smart." Maxwell commented
Xavier hushed, "Their trail has started."
The group appeared on the entrance of a maze and they were surprised when the Crazed members made sour expressions. Xavier typed a comment:
[ Hatter: What's going on? Please share with us!]
Atlas shared and the comments were silent.
First trail: Defeat the Boss, Minotaur roaming the maze!
Disadvantage two in effect: enemies will gain- increased regeneration and increased speed Good Luck (:
Xavier opened the Wonderland screen along with the other in the room and pressed a new icon they've ignored.
The Wonderland Faction benefit was there was a 38% chance of gaining an increase in defense when dressed well or in a manner that attracts the audience attention.
Their disadvantages were: 50% chance of their enemy going berserk and gaining an increase in attack power and... 17% chance of gaining two random debuffs on half the Wonderland Faction member participating in the trial/challenge.
Xavier smiled, "Madi, my friend."
Madison frowned at the soft voice directed at her with an ominous feeling.
Xavier told, " Burn your clothes, we're going shopping after I watch the trial."
~~
The Crazed member looked at the entrance with dread.
"We could admit defeat." Blake suggested
Dax smiled, "Really...should I give a passionate pep talk?"
Their attire quickly changed and they donned new battle attire with serious expressions. They past Dax in silence and entered the maze leaving him speechless.
"Shall we?" He smiled to the fans
He ignored the question about the never-seen before weapons and clothes. As he walked his causal attire changed with a burst of gold-red flames. A full black suit, white shirt and dark red tie with a silver tie bar. Silver glasses with small chains on each temple tip that connected at the back of his head.
A bow slightly and a scythe appeared. It had a silver handle with a golden-red blade and a cocky grin.
"I look good, don't I?" He laughed
When he entered he didn't see his other member. Four lizardmen monsters shot toward him before Dax could react. The space in front of him shattered and a crumpled black hole created as a pair of purple eyes met the lizards.
Hiss