Leveling up the World

Chapter 43: Limiting Echo

Chapter 43: Limiting Echo

Dallion took a deep breath. Entering the library in his awakened realm became more difficult each time. When his grandfather had told him about it, hed been curious; the second time-hed been cautious. Now, after the scribe echo had tried to kill him with feathers, he was outright terrified.

Clutching his emblem with his left hand, Dallion forced himself to cross the threshold. The instant he did, he felt the weight of two mountains on his shoulders.

So, you decided to come back. The scribe said, arms crossed, leaning against the edge of the desk. Didnt have enough last time? He raised a finger in the air.

Dallion knew perfectly well what would follow. Dozens of voices filled his mind with yells to get out.

No! He gritted his teeth. I have to get stronger. I have to be able to face a chainling, I have to

Still here? The scribe sounded somewhat confused.

Y-yes! Dallion managed to mutter. I-I-I think theres something y-you should know.

Is that so? The echo took a step closer. Tell me, before I kick you out and

Dallion didnt let the scribe finish. Drenched in sweat, he raised his dartbow and took one shot right at the echos chest. There was a single poof after which the scribe had vanished, along with the crushing atmosphere of the room.

That was it? Dallion blinked.

Now that it was over, it was so anticlimactic that it felt disappointing. Moments ago, Dallion had imagined an entirely different scenario involving quills darting at him from all sides, and him rushing about in an effort to evade them. The initial shot had only been aimed to provoke the echo, not destroy it. Not that Dallion was complaining. Getting rid of the echos burden made him feel like on the first day of spring break. That was not all. As fear left Dallions mind, it was replaced by dozens of questions and a thirst for answers.

Sure, if they let you have it. Dallion shrugged. He was a tiny bit envious, but after experiencing the awesome power of ranged combat, he wasnt losing any sleep over a sword, especially one he couldnt lift at his present level.

Battlefield lawfinders keepers. Veil swung the sword about, doing a perfect butterfly swing. Besides, its not like theyll give me any of their weapons.

Guess not. Dallion nodded. Anything else good in there?

Nothing much. Check if you want.

Ill do that. You better go have a word with Kalis about your sword. If you tell him about it on your own, youll have a better chance of keeping it.

Right. Veils smile vanished. Thats actually smart.

Yeah, yeah. Dallion laughed. At the same time, he also felt pity. If Veil had an echo, a lot of things would probably seem smart.

Dal, you okay?

Dallion looked over his shoulder. Yeah. Why?

I dont know. You seem different somehow You were all shivering a moment ago and now youre more like you were after your awakening.

Well, I guess I am. Dallion smiled. I just decided to stop being afraid.