Dark Magus Returns
chapter-167

167 The Noctis Clan

Raze and both Dame had continued to go down the mountain slope, and as they did, they noticed that the number of beasts that were coming towards them was increasing. Because of this, Raze had to change his tactic with how he dealt with the beasts. For one, he started to use more of his Qi like skills. He fought them with his sword, and added the wind magic at the end while getting closer and attacking them more physically. Fighting this way allowed him to use less mana, and he had perfected it in such a way, where he would gain enough mana from killing the beast back to what he used. This would allow him to carry on hunting without taking a break.

In turn, it allowed him to increase his wind affinity along with all his other attributes. From time to time, two beasts would come towards him and fighting the way Raze was fighting, he needed a little help. Dame would hold them off for as long as he needed to, and then when Raze was done, allowed him to fight as well. Dame was getting more and more curious as to why Raze was fighting the way he was fighting, especially when he had skills that could kill the beast in one go. 'It might have something to do with the energy he uses. Maybe it's just like martial arts with more skills taking up more Qi, and he's conserving his energy.' What was soon becoming apparent though, was just how much energy Raze had in terms of Qi and mana. Because as he looked to continue going on, he hadn't even consumed any of the pills that he had brought with him.

Yet, he was constantly able to use magic, little did he know it was all because of the items that were created. If Dame did know, then his love for these powerful items that had saved him once, would continue to grow,

Finally they had reached the end of the slope of the mountain and as they walked ahead they could see a strange outpost. "It's just like all the other dimensions." Raze commented. "They seem to have traces of an advanced civilization, or at least a society of some sort, but there's no life. Is it the same for all the dimensions in Pagna?"

While he was here, and since Dame was learning more about him everyday, he should learn more about the world of Pagna as well. There was something odd about it all, about the entire thing.

"I guess it's the same in your world of Alterian." Dame replied. "What you say is true. Nearly every dimension that leads to either a world is just filled with beasts, or one that has castles, buildings, and structures but no sign of life other than the beasts themselves." "You are honestly the first I have heard of a person from another dimension. Which was why I was excited to get to know you." n.-O1n

It was clear that he wasn't the first, since there was a whole group of those in Alter, but Raze felt like he knew who might have been the first and someone who was more like him compared to the other otherworlders. Although this still wasn't confirmed either. The otherworlders had come here from some type of portal of sorts, while Raze had transmigrated into a new body altogether. He had used an item. One that was most likely even above the Mythical grade in order to get him here, and it was an item that was discovered in one of these worlds.

"I know you're from the Demonic Faction, but I was wondering, do you know much about the Dark Faction's founder?" Raze asked.

Dame turned his head, trying to have a look at Raze's expression. In a sense the question didn't make much sense, why would Raze care about someone who had died long ago, when he was from another world, and why specifically this person.

"I know of him, but I do not know him." Dame replied back. "It's an interesting question that you ask though. Do you remember what Clan I said I was part of when we first joined the academy."

Raze did remember, because he was surprised at the reaction of Gunther at the time as well. "The Noctis clan?" Raze replied. "Correct, you see the reason why I knew that would catch their attention, is because the Noctis Clan, is the Clan that the Dark Faction's founder had created himself. There were of course clans before his, but before the Dark Faction existed as a whole, he was from this clan." Raze was still struggling to know what exactly was the big deal, so what if he was from the same Clan as the founder, why did that matter? But then it hit him. Why hadn't he heard of the clan before? The five main clans that currently made up the Dark Faction. The Noctis Clan wasn't one of them. "I know what your thinking." Dame replied. "The answer is the Noctis Clan doesn't exist anymore. That's why I knew I would be able to get away with it. There isn't a single person that can confirm or deny that I am a member." Dame was smiling to himself as he casually walked through the snow, his hands behind his head. "But doesn't that mean that there is no one that can prove you're a member as well, why would Gunther believe you?" Raze asked. "I'm not sure he did, but it would be risky for anyone to make a lie like that." Dame replied. "Besides, I actually know a few skills of the Noctis Clan. Do you remember him also stating not to show the skills?"

"The old leaders will perhaps remember what the skills look like, but none of them will be able to perform them, apart from doing a poor imitation. From what I know, there are also no records of the Noctis' Clan's skills that they used, at least in the Dark Faction." "Yet for some reason, there are the skill books in the Demonic Faction. Due to the skills themselves being from the Dark Faction, no one really in the Demonic Faction learned them. Remember how specific energy is best suited for certain skills." "So even if you learned it, it wouldn't be ideal for you, but maybe for one of your friends who have the Dark Qi in their bodies." Dame said. "For me though, I was bored and started to learn a few of the skills in there. So I was ready to demonstrate them if need be, and what better proof is that." Things were slowly starting to piece together in Raze's head, he had an idea as to why the techniques had ended up in the Demonic Faction. He remembered the writing on the cave wall, that he had decided to go to that mad place where the eyes of those chasing him didn't exist. Mad, could also be what some considered those from the Demonic Faction to be. 'Dame doesn't seem to know more about the Dark Faction founder, but it's clear that he was there hence why his skills were there. If I got to someone older or a higher up figure in the Demonic Faction, they might know.' 'I would be interested to know if the society or Alter were the ones that chased out the Dark Faction founder.' Raze thought. When reaching the barracks, the ground was rumbling underneath their feet. Through the snow they could see large mounds moving towards them. It was clear that rather than just one or two beasts, there were now groups going after them. "You might need my help with this one." Dame said. "I might, but don't go on them too hard, I still need to improve myself, and all the crystals are mine." Raze said. "Fine, as long as you give me a discount on the items when we sell them!" Dame shouted, charging in. The two of them fought against the large snakes one after the other, and Raze had no choice but to use his magic as well as his sword skills. It was the first time he was utilizing both of them in battle, and not long after that was when the others had come. They had arrived, and Gunther along with Liam, who had no clue what magic was, had witnessed it clearly for the first time.

Mass release goals!

900 golden ticket's = 1 Extra Chapter

2500 Power stoens = 1 Extra chapter

1 Castle gift and above = 1 Extra chapter